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Monday notebook: Lee ready for big opportunity
***Nebraska gave out 16 total Blackshirts prior to Monday’s practice. The recipients were defensive linemen Freedom Akinmoladun, Mick Stoltenberg, Carlos Davis, Khalil Davis; linebackers Marcus Newby, Dedrick Young, Chris Weber, Alex Davis, Luke Gifford, Mohamed Barry; and defensive backs Lamar Jackson, Eric Lee, Dicaprio Bootle, Aaron Williams, Joshua Kalu, and Antonio Reed.
***No defensive players or coaches were available to media following practice, but a couple of the offensive coaches said there was definitely a buzz during the practice amongst the whole team.
***Offensive coordinator Danny Langsdorf said Arkansas State’s defensive line and overall pass rush would be a huge test for NU’s offense on Saturday. He said the Huskers would have to utilize a lot of extra help in pass protection as well as relying on the screen game and draw runs.
***In fact, Langsdorf said he led off the Arkansas State scouting report with how good the Red Wolves’ pass rush was, as they ranked sixth in the country in sacks as a team last year.
***Langsdorf said for those buying into all the Tanner Lee hype lately: “Cool your jets a little bit.” Langsdorf said the staff is obviously excited about Lee’s ability, but he’ll only be as good as the rest of the offense around him. If the other 10 guys play well, Langsdorf said Lee will obviously reap the benefit of that.
***Langsdorf said the plan all along was to redshirt Tristan Gebbia this season if possible. While it’s not out of the question that he still could play this year if necessary, the hope is Gebbia will benefit from a year off and still working with the varsity team in practice the way Patrick O’Brien did last year.
***Langsdorf said the staff has discussed which running back will start on Saturday and have come to a decision, but wouldn’t say who it would be.
***Langsdorf said pass protection wouldn’t be the end all factor in which running back plays the most vs. ASU.
***Offensive line coach Mike Cavanaugh said Matt Farniok has had an “outstanding” fall and will definitely be a big factor in the o-line rotation despite not being a starter. Farniok will be an option at both left guard and right tackle.
***Receivers coach Keith Williams said his son, wide out Keyan Williams, is still day-to-day with a hamstring injury. Keyan did not practice again on Monday.
Monday notebook: Lee ready for big opportunity
***Nebraska gave out 16 total Blackshirts prior to Monday’s practice. The recipients were defensive linemen Freedom Akinmoladun, Mick Stoltenberg, Carlos Davis, Khalil Davis; linebackers Marcus Newby, Dedrick Young, Chris Weber, Alex Davis, Luke Gifford, Mohamed Barry; and defensive backs Lamar Jackson, Eric Lee, Dicaprio Bootle, Aaron Williams, Joshua Kalu, and Antonio Reed.
***No defensive players or coaches were available to media following practice, but a couple of the offensive coaches said there was definitely a buzz during the practice amongst the whole team.
***Offensive coordinator Danny Langsdorf said Arkansas State’s defensive line and overall pass rush would be a huge test for NU’s offense on Saturday. He said the Huskers would have to utilize a lot of extra help in pass protection as well as relying on the screen game and draw runs.
***In fact, Langsdorf said he led off the Arkansas State scouting report with how good the Red Wolves’ pass rush was, as they ranked sixth in the country in sacks as a team last year.
***Langsdorf said for those buying into all the Tanner Lee hype lately: “Cool your jets a little bit.” Langsdorf said the staff is obviously excited about Lee’s ability, but he’ll only be as good as the rest of the offense around him. If the other 10 guys play well, Langsdorf said Lee will obviously reap the benefit of that.
***Langsdorf said the plan all along was to redshirt Tristan Gebbia this season if possible. While it’s not out of the question that he still could play this year if necessary, the hope is Gebbia will benefit from a year off and still working with the varsity team in practice the way Patrick O’Brien did last year.
***Langsdorf said the staff has discussed which running back will start on Saturday and have come to a decision, but wouldn’t say who it would be.
***Langsdorf said pass protection wouldn’t be the end all factor in which running back plays the most vs. ASU.
***Offensive line coach Mike Cavanaugh said Matt Farniok has had an “outstanding” fall and will definitely be a big factor in the o-line rotation despite not being a starter. Farniok will be an option at both left guard and right tackle.
***Receivers coach Keith Williams said his son, wide out Keyan Williams, is still day-to-day with a hamstring injury. Keyan did not practice again on Monday.
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