Fall Camp 2025!

[Hunchback Johnny]

YES! Welcome to the crowd. You've officially entered the senior citizen category!

@HuskersNC949597 already had me beat for the The Longest Damn Screen Name on the board so I had no incentive for keeping it. So, after 21 and a half years, I thought it was time. Think of me as an old 'Kentucky Fried Chicken' restaurant who got "modernized" to 'KFC.'

The sad truth is that most posters nowadays haven't a clue that there was once a Fumblerooki play, let alone that Nebraska made it famous. Fun fact, The NCAA banned the play 32 years ago. Sigh.

Anyhoo, I've been 'Doc' or 'Fumble' or 'DrF' to my friends here for years now so nothing really changed. I'm hoping it's a good luck charm for this season. GO BIG RED!

Well if yer gonna represent the scarlet and creme maybe you should be DrHangontothedamnball.

 

[Doc Fumble]

On today's HuskerOnline show, Sip and Sean were commenting on how big and intimidating our OL -- and DL -- look. Sip made the comment that, off-the-field, they look like the Nebraska linemen of old.

Sipple said he hasn't see that look in a long time. He made a comment about one of Frank Solich's final Husker teams that really rang true to me. He said he remembered visiting fall camp and thinking 'Where did our big linemen go?'

My family and I moved back to Lincoln back in 2002 and I had an opportunity to see our guys up-close prior to their game against Penn State. In all honesty, I literally did a double-take and thought to myself, "Where are all our big guys??!?"

 

[Doc Fumble]

I was frustrated when I wrote this that I couldn't find where I'd heard this story. Today, I found it: It was Coach Rhule's Media Days interview with Kyle Crooks and Damon Benning, if you want to hear it for yourself.

The play I couldn't remember was called "Mesh" and Rhule didn't say DH gave him 'a look' when Coach asked why he hadn't run it yet. He actually said Holgorsen got pissed off by his suggestion--but ran it a few plays later for a TD.

Here's Holgorsen in a coaches clinic talking about his Mesh play. I can see why it would be an effective play for us given the importance of the tight end.

 

[Cigarman]

The two main things that contribute to wins are talent and coaching. For the first time in many years, I do not see any deficiencies. Every position group looks capable or strong and backed with quality depth. All the coaches are studs. I see attitude and swager in the players. I see coaches who won't accept failure. This is what adds up to wins.

Like several of you have mentioned, the O-line looks like an Osborne type line. Will they pound the opposition and own the 4th quarter like the old pipeline? They have a RB who can turn any play into a TD. They have receivers who can stretch the field and score on any play. They have a QB who as a true sophomore is getting Heisman ink. The defense is deep and fast. If the coaches get them playing to potential, this will be a very good team.

I could be all wet or injuries could derail this team. However, I am excited to see the product Rhule puts on the field this season.

 

[justino52]

My biggest areas of interest/concern are the OL and DL. We've all had the discussions about run the ball, stop the run, win the game. It still holds as true today as it ever did.
I'm not as concerned on the DL as I am about the OL. I like the athletes that are on the DL. Are the experienced? Not as much as I'd like them to be but I think that this unit can be a more attacking DL than last years. How they hold up long term is the question.
On the OL, my biggest concern are the Tackle spots. I'm not sure there are solid OT right now. I'm not counting on Teddy Prochazka to play because well, he's injury prone and he doesn't last full seasons. Turner Corcoran is in that same boat. And he may shift inside. Tyler Knaak may end up as one starter. No starting experience and has had injuries as well. Elijah Prichett, the Alabama transfer, is the other guy mentioned. I thought he'd come out and be the #1 RT guy. He has starting experience but he also had some very poor games last year. I'm concerned about his pass protection.
There is also Gunner Gottula who started last year. Does he get a #1 spot or is a swing guy?
The bodies are there.
I'm not as concerned about the interior guys and I'm hoping they turn out to be a nasty bunch of guys at C and the guard spots. Rocco, Henry and Justin could be a nice nasty collection of gentlemen.

 

[Doc Fumble]

The two main things that contribute to wins are talent and coaching. For the first time in many years, I do not see any deficiencies. Every position group looks capable or strong and backed with quality depth. All the coaches are studs. I see attitude and swager in the players. I see coaches who won't accept failure. This is what adds up to wins.

BOOM!!!
Goosebumps, Cigarman!

The new grass field and the way Rhule plans to slowly ratchet up our physical practices are designed to cut down on the rash of injuries we've grown accustomed to hearing about during Fall Camp. But if it happens, as Cigarman pointed out, this team looks to have quality depth.

 

[Removed Spleen of Jordan]

Here's Holgorsen in a coaches clinic talking about his Mesh play. I can see why it would be an effective play for us given the importance of the tight end.

Running the same thing out of multiple formations, hmmm where have we seen someone do that before? It's going to be so fun being able to actually score points again.

 

[Jimbosc]

I expected the OLine to improve from last season. So good to hear the coaches agree. I know we have talent on the DLine but given the quality of the guys we lost - mainy Ty and Nash - I don't expect the Dline to be as good at least to start the season. I think they can get there with some time/experience. One thing to keep in mind is our DC is not going to just expect the Dline to win to generate a pass rush. He will bring heat from all over the field - and I suspect knows which guys he has at LB and Safety he can rely on to get in the backfield and cause havoc.

For whatever reason - White seemed to move away from blitzing last season. I think he knew he had good players on the Dline AND didn't fully trust the back end coverage - so he called games to protect the secondary.

Butler is not going to do that so I hope the back end holds up

 

[Doc Fumble]

One thing to keep in mind is our DC is not going to just expect the Dline to win to generate a pass rush. He will bring heat from all over the field - and I suspect knows which guys he has at LB and Safety he can rely on to get in the backfield and cause havoc.

Exactly! White didn't do much blitzing last season because, as you mentioned, he didn't trust our secondary. This season, the word is that we have multiple corner candidates with the ability to cover man-to-man.

The uninformed, "national" opinion is that our defense will be taking a step back because of White's move to Florida State, I respect what Tony did here but that's bullpucky in my book. I honestly believe this year's Blackshirt squad is going to have a better season statistically than last year.

 

[Doc Fumble]

It's not officially confirmed yet but the word is that Mac Markway, our transfer TE from LSU reinjured his knee and could be out (again) for the season.

If true, it's got to be a tough blow for the kid. This would be his third time injuring the same knee.

 

[valiantsailor]

It's not officially confirmed yet but the word is that Mac Markway, our transfer TE from LSU reinjured his knee and could be out (again) for the season.

If true, it's got to be a tough blow for the kid. This would be his third time injuring the same knee.

Goes with our luck at TE

 

[Huusker]

It's going to be interesting to see how this team plays. I don't think we'll really know anything substantial about this team until after the Michigan game. To my way of thinking, beating Michigan is crucial to the rest of the season. Beating Michigan, 1) it'll put that turd Desmond Howard in his place, and 2) the Huskers win that game and then they will know they can play with anyone. They'll have proof of concept so to speak. Football is a game of momentum and all the Huskers need is to get some going. As the adage goes, winning is contagious, unfortunately so is losing. So here's me hoping that all the things Coach Rhule says are fixed, are actually fixed.

One win over Michigan is worth 20 wins over Iowa in my book, but I grew up in the Detroit area and developed a natural disdain for the Wolverines and their fans.

Yet part of me says it doesn't matter which "big name" team we beat: Michigan, USC, or Penn State... we just need to win at least one of those games. One sure way of being "back" is to start becoming much more competitive with the top teams in the conference. It's time for Nebraska to pull a shocking upset this season.

 

[RED ED]

First Husker football event with alcohol sales will be this weekend

 

[Uenth]

First Husker football event with alcohol sales will be this weekend

I know it's big bucks but I'm sorry to see them selling alcohol. Drunk, obnoxious fans are not a lot of fun to sit next to, IMO. But, it's the way it is -- I get that.

 

[Husker99]

I know it's big bucks but I'm sorry to see them selling alcohol. Drunk, obnoxious fans are not a lot of fun to sit next to, IMO. But, it's the way it is -- I get that.

Hopefully there will be sober or at least not as drunk fans around to moderate the drunk fan from getting too obnoxious.

 

[RED ED]

I know it's big bucks but I'm sorry to see them selling alcohol. Drunk, obnoxious fans are not a lot of fun to sit next to, IMO. But, it's the way it is -- I get that.

I agree , and I like my beer ( lagunitas Maximus is one of my favorites ) but to many people get sloppy to easy and many of them like to start sh1t . The university is gonna have to come down hard to keep things safe for everyone

 

[Uenth]

Hopefully there will be sober or at least not as drunk fans around to moderate the drunk fan from getting too obnoxious.

We sat in front of some sh*t faced Husker fans at the NU OKS game at Arrowhead years ago. I was embarrassed by their behavior and there would have not been any moderating. They were drunk when they took their seats and it only got worse.

I also flash to the footage of Ms. Mahones spraying champaign on the little people below here after the Chiefs clinched one of their Super Bowl berths. How that translates to "enjoyment" is beyond me. I know she offered to pay for cleaning people's clothing but suede, feathers, some leathers are ruined by moisture. It's crap like that going on that keeps me from wanting to attend professional sporting events. Now that we're selling alcohol, I expect to start hearing about stuff like that. I'll watch from my living room but in person is not a huge desire of mine anymore.

 

[Doc Fumble]

I know it's big bucks but I'm sorry to see them selling alcohol. Drunk, obnoxious fans are not a lot of fun to sit next to, IMO.

Hopefully there will be sober or at least not as drunk fans around to moderate the drunk fan from getting too obnoxious.

I agree , and I like my beer ( lagunitas Maximus is one of my favorites ) but to many people get sloppy to easy and many of them like to start sh1t . The university is gonna have to come down hard to keep things safe for everyone

Once upon a time, I attended an information session conducted by the University & City police and Stadium security officials where they talked about all the drunk and disorderly conduct issues they face each and every home game. I was stunned (and absolutely appalled) by the numbers they shared. I've been going to games for years and had no idea how many dangerously drunk people (to themselves and others) security and law enforcement have to deal with every single game (even those 11:00 AM ones.) But as you would imagine, the night games are the worst.

But I was not surprised when the Board of Regents legalized alcohol sales inside the stadium. If those politicians were the least bit concerned with public safety, they'd had nixed it. But like everything else in our world, the all-mighty dollar trumps what's in the best interest of the public every single time.

 

[Husker99]

Once upon a time, I attended an information session conducted by the University & City police and Stadium security officials where they talked about all the drunk and disorderly conduct issues they face each and every home game. I was stunned (and absolutely appalled) by the numbers they shared. I've been going to games for years and had no idea how many dangerously drunk people (to themselves and others) security and law enforcement have to deal with every single game (even those 11:00 AM ones.) But as you would imagine, the night games are the worst.

But I was not surprised when the Board of Regents legalized alcohol sales inside the stadium. If those politicians were the least bit concerned with public safety, they'd had nixed it. But like everything else in our world, the all-mighty dollar trumps what's in the best interest of the public every single time.

While in college at DONU, every home game I went to I was under some level of inebriation because we would always pre-game. I remember waking up at like 5am for an 11am game and by 5:30am I had a whiskey and coke in my hands. Now, luckily for me I had spent 4 years in the US Army before coming to college so I was older, had more experience with drinking, and could better regulate and hold my liquor. Also what helped was that while I was liquored up at the start of the game, because this was the mid-90's, there was no alcohol sales so I sobered up as the game went along. By the end of the game, stone cold sober, so back to the house and start drinking again, for real this time.

Now that I am in my mid 50s, I have essentially stopped drinking alcohol. I had Captain & Cokes for the 4th of July, but outside 9f that, there has only been 1 other time so far this year where I've had a drink with alcohol--it just doesn't really interest me any more.

To your point, I used to be in favor of selling booze at football games but now I generally disagree with selling booze at the stadium and think it's a bad idea, but .

 

[Uenth]

Once upon a time, I attended an information session conducted by the University & City police and Stadium security officials where they talked about all the drunk and disorderly conduct issues they face each and every home game. I was stunned (and absolutely appalled) by the numbers they shared. I've been going to games for years and had no idea how many dangerously drunk people (to themselves and others) security and law enforcement have to deal with every single game (even those 11:00 AM ones.) But as you would imagine, the night games are the worst.

But I was not surprised when the Board of Regents legalized alcohol sales inside the stadium. If those politicians were the least bit concerned with public safety, they'd had nixed it. But like everything else in our world, the all-mighty dollar trumps what's in the best interest of the public every single time.

I worked in Records at LPD when I was attending DONU. Lincoln Police absolutely despise game days because of all the drunk and disorderly students. They do like the O/T but not the behaviors they have to put up with. Yeah, it's a huge problem. There are already a lot of drunken college students. Most of our Friday/Saturday evening mug shots were students at a party making too damn much noise and po'd neighbors ratted them out. But the massive number of drunk UNL students exiting the stadium is crazy.