Marques Watson-Trent on football, faith and a big ole chip on the shoulder
Get to know Nebraska's instant-impact addition at linebacker, Marques Watson-Trent.
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Football Analysis + Interviews: WR Nyziah Hunter, LB/DE Dasan McCullough, TE Mac Markway, OT Elijah Pritchett + LB Marques Watson-Trent
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I’ve said it a few dozen times on here over the past 23 years. The great MLBs and safeties are born that way. It’s very difficult to coach in that natural nose for the ball. I love how he’s patient in the first second to let the play develop. He’s not rushing forward instantly to get caught up in the traffic.
Something that was sorely missed last season….ie. Kaleb Johnson TD run.
Bullock played about as could be expected for a walk on who switched positions late in his career. This cat is several steps above John. Barring injury, we’re going to be set very well at that position, which was my biggest concern in early December.
I remember watching Bullocks in Frost’s last spring game, the kid was wearing #37 I believe at that time and just showed up everywhere, was wondering who he was because he looked like he really enjoyed playing Football, that’s something that separates these 4 and 5 star busts each and every year, do they love playing Football?
He’s played a lot of football and that experience will definitely benefit our D next year
Definitely sounded like he's exactly what Rhule was looking for. Mature guy who knows what he's being brought in to do in 2025.
Column on Mac Markway, who I forgot about until a post of his on X over the weekend reminded me he's still around and plans to be with the team in 2025:
Column breaking down how Dasan McCullough fits into John Butler's defense:
Column on WR Nyziah Hunter, one of Nebraska's new receivers from the transfer portal:
Marik: Nebraska TE Mac Markway anxious to show what he's got
Nebraska tight end Mac Markway took to social media to express his excitement for 2025.
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Column breaking down how Dasan McCullough fits into John Butler's defense:
Marik: Thoughts on Dasan McCullough's fit at Nebraska
Dasan McCullough will bring size, length and speed to Nebraska's defense in 2025.
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Column on WR Nyziah Hunter, one of Nebraska's new receivers from the transfer portal:
Marik: Breaking down Nyziah Hunter, the big-bodied playmaker from Cal
Nebraska has retooled its receivers room this offseason, and California transfer WR Nyziah Hunter is part of it.
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And we know first hand, sadly, that the kid can play ball at any level. I had Key in the #1 must get spot early and an ILB in the #2 spot. And we weren’t going to do much better than we did at LB in general.
Get this kid healed up and we just might have a BIG type TE who may have a future beyond college ball. I know I may be expecting more than this young man may deliver but he has everything you need out of a quality TE. I'm just guessing but I think we are going to be very pleased Markway decided to be a Husker and I'm sure Holgorsen is too. Very excited to watch his progress, he sure has the moxy.
Knowing Rhule's M.O. there are certain guys (this guy, Rahmir, etc) where I'm already like "oh he's gonna be a part of the Rhule coaching tree someday" haha.
I hadn’t thought about Rhamir being a coach but I love the idea of it. Once a Husker always a Husker applies 125% with RJ.
I have no idea if it's something he's interested in, but based on how much heart and soul and sacrifice he put into the sport in high school and then again with everything he dealt with in college, and then hearing how Rhule talked about him, I could picture him wanting to stay in the game.
Appreciate the effort. This is great content.Marques Watson-Trent on football, faith and a big ole chip on the shoulder
Get to know Nebraska's instant-impact addition at linebacker, Marques Watson-Trent.nebraska.rivals.com
Kinda think Shavers fully embraces the V9 nickname and that becomes his number
Like Lavonte David. I'm in no way comparing. But that guy had a nose for the ball! Every play was an opportunity for him to make a play. Guys like him are few and far between!
Marik: Thoughts on Dasan McCullough's fit at Nebraska
Dasan McCullough will bring size, length and speed to Nebraska's defense in 2025.
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As a fan of football, believe me, nothing would make me happier than to see a 6-5, 235-pounder out there roaming around in the middle of the field. That's the definition of fun. But there weren't many suitable coverage clips, otherwise I would've added them. He spent much of 2024 hobbled IMO. Maybe going back two seasons would produce some, but I don't have the time to do that.
How does this staff steal a player of this obvious talent from OU?Marik: Thoughts on Dasan McCullough's fit at Nebraska
Dasan McCullough will bring size, length and speed to Nebraska's defense in 2025.nebraska.rivals.com
My gut feel is McCullough needed a change of scenery. He dealt with injuries that kept him off the field in both his seasons. He rotated with two other guys at the cheetah. I think the familiarity between his family and the Merritts helped out here, as did the opportunity to come in and be a starter day one.
Wow, thanks for the kind words! And that's great to hear your grandson has an idea of what he wants to do! That's important.
Haha thanks so much! Gotta be the first, and definitely last, comparison I'll hear between me and Dasan McCullough lol
The tools are there, you're right about that.
Our team is just as good as theirs now. And would you rather play for Rhule or Venables?
I've been thinking the same thing all year about Ty and Nash. But maybe speed and agility instead of taking up 2 blocks waiting to bust through may work. More disruption? I'm spitballin kool-aid.
I'm all in for Bum rushing and relying on 3rd level to cover.
