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As recruiting analyst Greg Smith posted about in a notebook last week, Nebraska has partnered with Adidas to host a 2019 National OL/DL Pipeline Camp in Lincoln on June 15. There’s a lot to like about that camp on its own, but it’s not the only camp on Nebraska’s schedule over the coming months.
Looking at HuskerCamps.com, Nebraska is set for a busy few months. That’s not a bad thing either. However, there isn’t a schedule on the site that shows every camp in relation to one another. Let’s break that down, shall we?
Here’s a look at each camp (or clinic), the date(s) and what to expect from each according to the website information (all in date order):
Nebraska Coaches Clinic
Date: Friday, April 5-Saturday, April 6
Info: The Husker Coaches Clinic will offer an in-depth look into what makes Scott Frost's program successful. The Husker Coaches Clinic will include classroom work, on the field demonstrations, fellowship with the coaching staff, as well as watching practice. Former Kansas State coach Bill Snyder is the keynote speaker of the event.
Individual Camp, No. 1
Date: Friday, May 31
Info: The Husker Football Individual Camp No. 1 is for high school athletes entering the 9th-12th grade in the fall of 2019. This camp is designed to teach the fundamentals and techniques of football. The campers will be broken down into groups by position/grade level to receive as much information and instruction as possible.
Inside Husker Football 101
Date: Wednesday, June 5
Info: How is your football IQ? Are you smarter than the average Husker football fan? Here is your opportunity to find out what you know and learn more from the Nebraska staff. The goal will be to advance past introductory football topics and concepts with our eye toward offensive, defensive, and special teams concepts and strategy.
During the clinic, you will hear presentations from a number of individuals on our staff including a short presentation from our head coach and some of our assistant coaches.
Specialist Camp
Date: Thursday, June 6
Info: The Husker Football Specialist Camp is for high school athletes entering the 9th-12th grade in the fall of 2019. This camp is designed to teach the fundamentals and techniques of kicking, punting, and long snapping. The campers will be broken down into groups by position/grade level to receive as much information and instruction as possible.
Individual Camp, No. 2
Date: Thursday, June 6
Info: The Husker Football Individual Camp No. 2 is for high school athletes entering the 9th-12th grade in the fall of 2019. This camp is designed to teach the fundamentals and techniques of football. The campers will be broken down into groups by position/grade level to receive as much information and instruction as possible.
Husker Football Youth Camp
Date: Saturday, June 8
Info: The Husker Youth Football Camps is for boys and girls entering the 3rd-8th grade in the fall of 2019. This camp is designed to teach the fundamentals and techniques of football. The campers will be broken down into groups by age/grade level to receive as much information and instruction as possible.
Husker Football 7-on-7 Camp
Date: Sunday, June 9
Info: In its second year of existance, Nebraska’s 7-on-7 Camp has been expanded from 15 teams to 32 teams. The camp is under the guidance of tight ends coach Sean Beckton.
Husker Football Women’s Clinic
Date: Tuesday, June 11
Info: The Husker Football Women's Clinic is for all female Nebraska Football Fans. Must be at least 18 years of age and a non-high school student to attend. This camp is designed to teach the fundamentals and techniques of football. The campers will be broken down into groups to receive as much information and instruction as possible.
Inside Husker Football 202
Date: Wednesday, June 12
Info: Building on Inside Husker Football 101, we will take a deeper look into what makes Scott Frost's program a successful one. We will dig deeper into some concepts and strategies that will challenge the knowledge of the average husker fan. We will go more in depth on certain concepts and strategies of our offense, defense and special teams. The goal will be to go into more detail and enhance the knowledge of past introductory football topics and concepts with our eye toward offensive, defensive, and special teams concepts and strategy.
During the clinic, you will hear presentations from a number of individuals on our staff including a short presentation from our head coach and some of our assistant coaches.
Friday Night Lights, No. 1
Date: Friday, June 14
Info: The Husker Football Friday Night Lights camp is for high school athletes entering the 9th-12th grade in the Fall of 2019. This camp is designed to teach the fundamentals and techniques of football. The campers will be broken down into groups by position/grade level to receive as much information and instruction as possible.
National OL/DL Pipeline Camp (Adidas)
Date: Saturday, June 15
Info: HuskerCamps.com has partnered with Adidas to make Lincoln, Nebraska, a destination point for top offensive and defensive linemen looking to be instructed by some of the best coaches in the country. The camp will be unique as it will draw participants from a large geographic footprint. It will also allow campers to showcase their skills in padded, contact format. It is expected that the camp to be well represented by other FBS and FCS schools.
Friday Night Lights, No. 2
Date: Friday, June 21
Info: The Husker Football Friday Night Lights camp is for high school athletes entering the 9th-12th grade in the fall of 2019. This camp is designed to teach the fundamentals and techniques of football. The campers will be broken down into groups by position/grade level to receive as much information and instruction as possible.
Worth noting:
- Frost has made critical comments of former coach Mike Riley in the past, but let’s not forget that he has also said that "not everything they did here was terrible.” One of those things? The Friday Night Lights camps. Started in 2015, Riley and his staff created the high school camp that quickly became popular among recruits. It’s not hard to see why either when thousands of Nebraska fans show up on a June night to catch one-on-one drills and more. This summer will mark the fourth year of the Friday Night Lights camps, and it doesn’t seem like it’s going anywhere anytime soon.
- We’ll have to talk more about that OL/DL pipeline camp in the coming weeks, but let’s just start here: The event looks awesome. Considering Nebraska has traveled over the years to various satellite camps, it’s a big perk to get the nation’s top offensive and defensive linemen on campus in Lincoln instead. Since HuskerCamps.com has partnered with Adidas, other Adidas programs will be in attendance. But again, Nebraska isn’t going to have to travel to see the talent for this one. The talent (and the other interested programs) are going to have to come to Nebraska.
- Inside Husker Football 101 and 202 look interesting. It’s always a fun experience when Nebraska fans can get an inside look and expand their knowledge with something like this. Expect both to sell out quickly.
- Don’t let the note on the Specialist Camp about registration opening soon fool you. Registration is open. You’re welcome.
Recruit Watch
>> This could technically fall under the ICYMI section, but let’s put it here instead. Greg looked at the storylines to watch on the recruiting trail for Nebraska in 2020. (Premium)
>> Montra Edwards, a 3-star defensive tackle from Holmes County Central in Lexington, Mississippi, received an offer from Nebraska on Saturday. He has other offers from the likes of LSU, Mississippi State, Louisville and more.
https://twitter.com/MontraEdwards5/status/1099428647545511938
>> No one tell him about the blizzard.
https://twitter.com/NoaPola/status/1099490244594827264
But seriously, don’t let him talk to Tony Butler.
https://twitter.com/TButler1017/status/1099492370037592064
>> Nash Hutmacher, a 2020 defensive line target for Nebraska, won his third straight A-285 title in South Dakota over the weekend.
https://twitter.com/JeremyKarll_DR/status/1099521349553451009
ICYMI
>> How good can the Huskers’ offense be in 2019? Nebraska has two key factors working in its favor, according to Brandon Vogel.
>> Jacob Padilla checked in with 2021 Nebraska target Hunter Sallis, who doesn’t pay much attention to recruiting rankings but he appreciates when his hard work is recognized. (Premium)
>> Well, Game 4 was a pretty good summary of Nebraska baseball’s series with Oregon State. The Huskers dropped Sunday’s game, 8-3, and ultimately the whole series.
