Greg Smith and Derek Peterson talk running backs this week and what to make of the room after the spring.
Derek Peterson
Derek is a newbie on the Hail Varsity staff covering Husker athletics. In college, he was best known as 'that guy from Twitter.' He has covered a Sugar Bowl, a tennis national championship and almost everything in between (except an NCAA men's basketball tournament game... *tears*). In his spare time, he can be found arguing with literally anyone about sports.
Mailbag: Toughest Games, Polar Bears, Portals, and Season Projections for Nebraska
The Hail Varsity team is back to answer another round of your mailbag questions. This week features portal talk, projections, and more.
Taking Stock of Nebraska’s Inside Linebacker Group After a Dynamic-Shifting Spring Injury
Even with two athletic ‘freaks’ projected as the starters, Will Honas’ injury this spring changes things at inside ‘backer. How much remains to be seen.
Husker Running Back Ronald Thompkins to Enter the Transfer Portal
Third-year running back Ronald Thompkins announced on Wednesday he has entered the transfer portal.
Outside Hitter Lexi Sun Will Return to Nebraska for Fifth Year
Senior outside hitter Lexi Sun announced on Wednesday that she intends to return to Nebraska for a fifth year.
WATCH: Can a Nelson-Payne Duo Cause Pain for Nebraska in 2021? Or is More Needed at OLB?
Derek Peterson and Greg Smith discuss Nebraska’s outside linebacker position and what will be needed from the group in 2021.
Taking Stock of Nebraska’s Tight End Room on the Heels of Spring Ball
There was considerable excitement over a newcomer, but an injury might change the dynamics. Still, tight end feels a position of strength for NU.
On Damion Daniels, a Potential Difference-Maker in the Middle of Nebraska’s Defense
The feeling is that Damion Daniels is poised to take a big step in the middle of Nebraska’s defense. That would be a pretty big deal.
Taking Stock of a Deep Defensive Line Group for Nebraska Post-Spring
Nebraska’s defensive line made big-time improvement in 2020, but that’ll need to continue into 2021. What questions remain there after spring ball?
Catching Up with Darrion Daniels | The Varsity Club Podcast
Darrion Daniels joins the podcast to catch us up on his first year in the NFL. We also talk about NU’s d-line and what to expect from Damion in 2021.