NU coaches have announced the rosters for the Spring Game. Unlike previous years, this year's squad scrimmage will feature a mix of the top units on each side. The game is sold out, with an expected 80,000 plus crowd.
NU spring game rosters
Red Roster White Roster
No. Name Pos. No. Name Pos.
3 Rickey Thenarse S 1 Chris Brooks WR
4 Menelik Holt WR 2 Patrick Witt QB
5 Marlon Lucky IB 3 Zac Lee QB
5 Armando Murillo CB 4 Larry Asante S
6 Major Culbert S 8 Austin Cassidy S
7 Kody Spano QB 8 Will Henry WR
11 C. Gilleylen WR 10 Roy Helu Jr. IB
12 Joe Ganz QB 12 Blake Lawrence LB
14 Anthony Blue CB 16 Jim Ebke QB
15 Beau Davis QB 17 Todd Peterson WR
21 P. Amukamara DB 18 Shawn Sullivan DB
23 L. Washington LB 19 Q. Castille IB
24 Adam Watson DB 20 Adi Kunalic PK
27 Kenny Wilson IB 22 Anthony West CB
32 Marcus Mendoza IB 24 Niles Paul WR
36 Thomas Lawson FB 27 Ryan Ford DB
37 Kevin Thomsen FB 28 Eric Hagg DB
39 Lance Thorell DB 30 Mike Hays LB
41 Thomas Grove LB 31 Nick Covey LB
42 Joseph Camarata LB 31 Austin Jones IB
44 Mike McNeill TE 33 Matt O'Hanlon S
48 Tyler Legate FB 34 Cody Glenn LB
49 Dreu Young TE 36 Mathew May S
52 Phillip Dillard LB 37 Jake Wesch PK
53 Tyler Wortman LB 41 Aaron Gillaspie FB
54 Max McShane OT 43 Ty Steinkuhler DT
56 J. Baumgartner LS 45 J. Makovicka FB
57 Jeff Sayre LB 46 Ben Tasa TE
58 Mike Caputo OL 47 William Yancy DE
63 Ben Martin DT 54 Colton Koehler LB
66 Cruz Barrett OL 56 S. Barfield DT
68 Keith Williams OL 61 Mike Huff OL
70 Matt Slauson OL 65 Mike Smith OL
75 L. Lingenfelter DE 67 Jacob Hickman OL
76 Lydon Murtha OL 69 Cory Iske OL
78 Marcel Jones OL 71 Mike Masin OL
83 Matt Donahue WR 72 Jaivorio Burkes OL
85 F. KlingelhoeferDE 73 D.J. Jones OL
87 Nate Swift WR 74 Taylor EscamillaDL
88 Ben Lester WR 80 David Harvey DE
88 Jay Martin TE 80 Ryan Hill TE
89 Jonathon Santin DE 82 Wes Cammack WR
90 Alex Henery PK 82 T.J. O'Leary LS
90 Terrence Moore DT 84 Xavier Rucker WR
92 Tyrone Fahie DL 85 Tyson Hetzer TE
95 Pierre Allen DE 88 Clayton Sievers DE
97 Kevin Dixon DT 89 H. Teafatiller TE
97 Dan Titchener P 93 Ndamukong Suh DT
98 Zach Potter DE 94 Jared Crick DE
99 Barry Turner DE
Showing posts with label Sports - Husker FB Spring Game. Show all posts
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Thursday, April 17, 2008
Monday, March 31, 2008
Husker Spring Practice Notes
OWH reports a number of Husker players are reporting in a bit lighter than under the previous regime.
"Dillard reported for the Huskers' first spring practice Wednesday at 238 pounds. He was listed at 250 last season but said at times he was closer to 265. NU coach Bo Pelini told Dillard he wanted him playing at a lower weight. Guard Matt Slauson and defensive end Zach Potter said the same Monday, and defensive end Barry Turner and I-back Quentin Castille also are supposedly lighter."
The transition to more of a speed type attacking defense appears to be well on its way.
In addition, RB Cody Glenn is healthy and looks forward to competing for some touches after being disappointed with his amount of playing time last year, and lineman Mike Smith moves around in the 2 deep to C/G from offensive tackle. The starting line is shaping up with Jacob Hickman at C, Mike Huff at LG, Lydon Murtha at LT, Matt Slauson at RG and Javario Burkes at RT. OL Coach Barney Cotton said the team expects to do less 'cross-training' than last year's squad.
In a related article, Coach Bo Pelini believes QB Joe Ganz has a chance to be a special kind of QB, and the Husker senior is a little surprised by all the attention he is getting as "the man" now in Lincoln.
"And the new head coach, by the way, said he's impressed with Ganz."I like Joe," Bo Pelini said. "I think he is a leader. He has a tremendous amount of confidence, and I think he is a good football player. At this point of his career, he has only touched the base of his talent. There is a lot more out there for him. He understands that. "He is very intelligent. You put that together with the work ethic he has, and the sky is the limit."
Pelini, for the record, said all that this week, two days before the Huskers opened spring drills. It ranked unchallenged at the time as the highest praise delivered by Pelini about one of his new players. Apparently, the quarterback's feelings about Pelini are mutual."I love Coach," Ganz said. "His door is always open, and his mentality is definitely welcomed around here. He knows how to motivate us. He's a player's coach. I'm very excited to get to work for him."
Zac Lee, Patrick Witt, Beau Davis and newcomers Kody Sprano and Jim Ebke will audition for the understudy role this spring with the competition likely to continue into the fall.
"Dillard reported for the Huskers' first spring practice Wednesday at 238 pounds. He was listed at 250 last season but said at times he was closer to 265. NU coach Bo Pelini told Dillard he wanted him playing at a lower weight. Guard Matt Slauson and defensive end Zach Potter said the same Monday, and defensive end Barry Turner and I-back Quentin Castille also are supposedly lighter."
The transition to more of a speed type attacking defense appears to be well on its way.
In addition, RB Cody Glenn is healthy and looks forward to competing for some touches after being disappointed with his amount of playing time last year, and lineman Mike Smith moves around in the 2 deep to C/G from offensive tackle. The starting line is shaping up with Jacob Hickman at C, Mike Huff at LG, Lydon Murtha at LT, Matt Slauson at RG and Javario Burkes at RT. OL Coach Barney Cotton said the team expects to do less 'cross-training' than last year's squad.
In a related article, Coach Bo Pelini believes QB Joe Ganz has a chance to be a special kind of QB, and the Husker senior is a little surprised by all the attention he is getting as "the man" now in Lincoln.
"And the new head coach, by the way, said he's impressed with Ganz."I like Joe," Bo Pelini said. "I think he is a leader. He has a tremendous amount of confidence, and I think he is a good football player. At this point of his career, he has only touched the base of his talent. There is a lot more out there for him. He understands that. "He is very intelligent. You put that together with the work ethic he has, and the sky is the limit."
Pelini, for the record, said all that this week, two days before the Huskers opened spring drills. It ranked unchallenged at the time as the highest praise delivered by Pelini about one of his new players. Apparently, the quarterback's feelings about Pelini are mutual."I love Coach," Ganz said. "His door is always open, and his mentality is definitely welcomed around here. He knows how to motivate us. He's a player's coach. I'm very excited to get to work for him."
Zac Lee, Patrick Witt, Beau Davis and newcomers Kody Sprano and Jim Ebke will audition for the understudy role this spring with the competition likely to continue into the fall.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Husker Round Table from Spring Game
Several Husker bloggers (Big Red Network, Corn Nation, Husker Guy, Double ExtraPoint, HiPlains Drifter, Husker Mike, and perhaps more) have gotten together for Round Table Husker discussions, but unfortunately (perhaps wisely, it may turn out) haven't asked me to participate yet.
Obviously an oversight on their part, because my Husker knowledge runs DEEP, grasshoppers.
No matter, I'll just answer them questions now, since I'm good like that, having my own blog and all. They can apologize (profusely) later for the oversight.
Or I'll host my own damn golf tournament and not invite them. Take that, you rascally Husker bloggers!
Here are the questions they've asked coming out of the spring game.
1. Keller or Ganz. Pick one, then give three reasons.
Love Joey Ganz's work ethic and knowledge of the O, but I'll take the big league arm, big league experience and big league attitude - Sam yells at the wideouts when the drop his passses.
2. The most impressive guy at the Spring Game.
The bartender at Barry's?
Didn't see the "game" (overhyped set piece scrimmages don't thrill me) but understand Nicks and Suh were both pretty much studly looking and terrorizing the Whites at every turn. Which is as it should be.
3. If you were the Athletic Director, what would you do with the proceeds?
Host a charity golf tournament and only invite my real friends - all one of them.
4. Do 54,000 people show up at Nebraska's Spring Game because there is really nothing else to do in Nebraska OR because we're more in love with our Huskers than anyone else is with their team.
First thought - Crap, there goes our 2007 running game.
Then it was "Why on God's green earth was he in so late in the "game", Coach C?"
Then is was "converted safety leads Big 12 in rushing - film at 11."
Ok, it's a long shot, but possible if the roadgraders do their duty.
6. Were you at all concerned by the fairly modest rushing performance overall by the Red team or is that a sign there's some depth on the defensive front seven?
Given it was against the Yellow shirts in a scrimmage designed to make the new QB's look good, no, not concerned, and it just might be that the depth in the D-line is better than might be discerned at first glance.
7. Callahan called the receiving corps the strength of the team.Would you tend to agree with that or would you choose another aspect(e.g. linebackers)
Depth at wideout is likely better given the injury history of the LB corps, but I think the strength of the team had better become the LBs (if it isn't) as they may have to carry the entire defense, unless my note above becomes reality and the line all turn into the Peter brothers' and Trev Alberts clones. Which given the advancements in medical science, is surely just around the corner, insuring a championship talent Husker defense in perpetuity.
Remember, clones are cool, just ask anyone on Star Trek.
Obviously an oversight on their part, because my Husker knowledge runs DEEP, grasshoppers.
No matter, I'll just answer them questions now, since I'm good like that, having my own blog and all. They can apologize (profusely) later for the oversight.
Or I'll host my own damn golf tournament and not invite them. Take that, you rascally Husker bloggers!
Here are the questions they've asked coming out of the spring game.
1. Keller or Ganz. Pick one, then give three reasons.
Love Joey Ganz's work ethic and knowledge of the O, but I'll take the big league arm, big league experience and big league attitude - Sam yells at the wideouts when the drop his passses.
2. The most impressive guy at the Spring Game.
The bartender at Barry's?
Didn't see the "game" (overhyped set piece scrimmages don't thrill me) but understand Nicks and Suh were both pretty much studly looking and terrorizing the Whites at every turn. Which is as it should be.
3. If you were the Athletic Director, what would you do with the proceeds?
Host a charity golf tournament and only invite my real friends - all one of them.
4. Do 54,000 people show up at Nebraska's Spring Game because there is really nothing else to do in Nebraska OR because we're more in love with our Huskers than anyone else is with their team.
Both, unless you really enjoy watching the corn growing or the cows wandering the western prairie. Although I heard Bama drew 90,000 + to see Nick Saban, which is pretty impressive, unless you take into account the cotton crop was destroyed by flooding this year.
5. When you heard or saw Marlon Lucky was injured, your first thought was?
5. When you heard or saw Marlon Lucky was injured, your first thought was?
First thought - Crap, there goes our 2007 running game.
Then it was "Why on God's green earth was he in so late in the "game", Coach C?"
Then is was "converted safety leads Big 12 in rushing - film at 11."
Ok, it's a long shot, but possible if the roadgraders do their duty.
6. Were you at all concerned by the fairly modest rushing performance overall by the Red team or is that a sign there's some depth on the defensive front seven?
Given it was against the Yellow shirts in a scrimmage designed to make the new QB's look good, no, not concerned, and it just might be that the depth in the D-line is better than might be discerned at first glance.
7. Callahan called the receiving corps the strength of the team.Would you tend to agree with that or would you choose another aspect(e.g. linebackers)
Depth at wideout is likely better given the injury history of the LB corps, but I think the strength of the team had better become the LBs (if it isn't) as they may have to carry the entire defense, unless my note above becomes reality and the line all turn into the Peter brothers' and Trev Alberts clones. Which given the advancements in medical science, is surely just around the corner, insuring a championship talent Husker defense in perpetuity.
Remember, clones are cool, just ask anyone on Star Trek.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Husker Spring Game Televised
NFL Network will carry the Husker Spring game (tape-delayed) at 8 pm central time.
Greg Sharpe, Husker legend Matt Davidson and Coach Callahan will call the game in the booth.
OC Shawn Watson and Receivers Coach Ted Gilmore will call the plays. Both Sam Keller and Joe Ganz will QB for the Red team, with Beau Davis and Patrick Witt leading the White squad.
The projected offensive starter at Left Guard, Andy Christensen, will be held out due to a foot injury. Redshirt Frosh Kevin Williams will get the start for the Red team in his place. Frosh RB Marcus Mendoza may be held out as well due to injury. Word also has it that Tierre Green and juco transfer Larry Asante will get the starts for the Red team at the safety spots over Ricky Thenarse and Ben Eisenhart, who will work with the White secondary. With the injury to CB Zac Bowman, Anthony West has been moved back to CB from safety and will likely play on the White squad. It will also be interesting to see who gets to carry the rock with with all the injuries at running back, I imagine Marlon Lucky goes for the Reds and Major Culbert for the White with Cody Glenn possibly getting totes on both sides if he's available.
Greg Sharpe, Husker legend Matt Davidson and Coach Callahan will call the game in the booth.
OC Shawn Watson and Receivers Coach Ted Gilmore will call the plays. Both Sam Keller and Joe Ganz will QB for the Red team, with Beau Davis and Patrick Witt leading the White squad.
The projected offensive starter at Left Guard, Andy Christensen, will be held out due to a foot injury. Redshirt Frosh Kevin Williams will get the start for the Red team in his place. Frosh RB Marcus Mendoza may be held out as well due to injury. Word also has it that Tierre Green and juco transfer Larry Asante will get the starts for the Red team at the safety spots over Ricky Thenarse and Ben Eisenhart, who will work with the White secondary. With the injury to CB Zac Bowman, Anthony West has been moved back to CB from safety and will likely play on the White squad. It will also be interesting to see who gets to carry the rock with with all the injuries at running back, I imagine Marlon Lucky goes for the Reds and Major Culbert for the White with Cody Glenn possibly getting totes on both sides if he's available.
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