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There’s some offseason buzz building around the incoming freshmen running backs for Nebraska. At different times this offseason, we have talked about the physical gains of Sevion Morrison and Marvin Scott. Summer workouts are starting back up with strength and conditioning coach Zach Duval and we have seen several videos like this one featuring Scott.
HULK Is HULKING SMASHING! #RunningBack #NEBRASKASTRONG #LeanMuscleMass @Mscott4__ pic.twitter.com/puapBYamv0
— Zachary Duval (@zduval1) July 13, 2020
We’ve also seen Morrison post that he is making gains. The Oklahoma native has gained seven pounds recently and had been working hard before workouts resumed. The type of early work ethic that each have displayed since arriving in Lincoln doesn’t come as a big surprise. As running backs coach Ryan Held said on Sports Nightly on Tuesday, Scott and Morrison were his two top guys that he evaluated in the 2020 recruiting class.
“You start with Marvin [Scott], he’s a kid who’s very physical for his age in terms of his maturity,” Held said. “He’s a kid we’re really, really excited about early just because he comes in and he was a power lifter in high school. He looks like an older kid right now. He doesn’t look like a freshman.”
Held went on to compare and contrast the styles of Scott and Morrison. The two 2020 signees could compliment each other well.
“And then Sevion,” Held continued. “They’re two different backs. Sevion’s a taller kid, kind of a longer, taller kid that has track speed at the tailback position, but has a lot of opportunity to put on really good weight.
“I think Sevion’s a guy when it’s all said and done, can be a 225-pound, big-time running back. He’s got that game-changing speed you’re looking for. He’s gotten up here and really worked hard as well.”
The Huskers being so happy with the two guys that they signed is another example of them sticking to and believing in their evaluations. As Held warned on Tuesday night, we don’t need to be crowning anyone just yet but I’ve been pretty consistent in saying that both Morrison and Scott were underrated coming out of high school. They were both productive players who played against good competition. Each has the physical tools to be productive.
The running back room is young overall but rounding into shape for Nebraska. There is a lot of hard work ahead but Held’s room is full of guys that will embrace the challenge.
Recruit Watch
>> Class of 2021 defensive lineman Luther McCoy has the Huskers in his top 10.
👀 @CHSFLRecruiting @DeshawnBrownInc pic.twitter.com/hcGtztzf2Q
— Luther McCoy (@LutherMcCoy5) July 15, 2020
>> Wisconsin offensive lineman Marcus Mbow has the Huskers in his final five.
Coming to a University near you… @cfb_recruits #Blessed pic.twitter.com/S3djKSm94A
— Marcus Mbow (@MarcusMbow) July 15, 2020
>> IMG Academy 2022 4-star defensive tackle Dominick James picked up an offer from the Huskers on Tuesday evening.
Beyond blessed to receive an offer from University of Nebraska #AGTG @CoachBA1010 @dzoloty @IMGAcademy @Dubb_drick @HuskerFBNation @ChadSimmons_ @DemetricDWarren @Rivals @247Sports @HamiltonESPN pic.twitter.com/lWd8DNTdBd
— Nick james (@Njames9999) July 14, 2020
>> Nebraska quarterback commit Heinrich Haarberg got a regal edit from Nebraska that he posted on Wednesday.
#GBR 🌽🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/C7TVfhfCib
— Heinrich Haarberg (@HKHaarberg10) July 15, 2020
>> Bellevue West 2022 tight end Micah Riley added another Big Ten offer to his list when Purdue joined the party.
After a call with @Coach_RWallace, I am extremely happy to announce I have received a scholarship offer from Purdue University! 🚂 pic.twitter.com/2T9DchylCg
— Micah Riley (@micah_r_d) July 14, 2020
ICYMI
>> Jacob Padilla is excited that basketball is back in the latest Padding the Stats,
>> The Hail Varsity staff is back to answer your questions in the mailbag including how many football games we will get in 2020.
>> Running backs coach Ryan Held feels the best he has about his room since arriving in Lincoln.
Greg is the Recruiting Analyst for Hail Varsity and has covered Husker athletics since 2013. He has always had a passion for sports while growing up in the Chicago area. As he got older and had to hang up his cleats and sneakers, he realized his passion for sports went beyond just watching and attending games. He has covered many events from the Rose Bowl to championship boxing matches. If he’s not talking sports, he’s hovering over his grill. He is married to an amazing woman, Kim, and they have a dog that barks when Greg yells at the TV during games.
