Warner, Bootle, Miller Ready to Lead as First-Time Captains
Last season, both of Nebraska’s team captains on the offensive side were underclassmen. So it shouldn't have come as a surprise when Matt Farniok and Adrian Martinez were both voted as repeat captains. However, the other three captains determined by the team vote over the weekend are first-timers.
WATCH: Nebraska Captains Talk Ohio State, Game Week Prep and More
Nebraska’s five captains—quarterback Adrian Martinez, offensive lineman Matt Farniok, wideout Kade Warner, linebacker Collin Miller, and cornerback Dicaprio Bootle—all met with the media on Monday. They talked about the honor of being named captains, preparation for Ohio State and plenty more.
Erik Chinander Talks Huskers' Inside Linebacker Rotation
Nebraska’s defensive depth chart is starting to come into focus as the Huskers head into the first game week of the season. One of the positions DC Erik Chinander offered some clarity on is inside linebacker.
Adrian Martinez, Four Others Named Husker Football Captains for 2020
Nebraska announced its team captains for the new season on Saturday. Five players will represent the team: Adrian Martinez, Matt Farniok, Kade Warner, Collin Miller, and Dicaprio Bootle.
Defensive Depth Chart Coming into Focus as Huskers Approach Opener
Defensive Coordinator Erik Chinander joined Greg Sharpe for this month's Nebraska Football Show on Thursday's edition of Sports Nightly and talked about state of his defense is as the Huskers march toward the season-opener against Ohio State.
Reimer's Growth Driving Competition for Nebraska's Inside Linebackers
From a "who's that?" walk-on to a scholarship linebacker, Luke Reimer's a guy whose stock is rising fast. Even more, he's driving competition in an inside linebacker room that needs another guy or two to round out the rotation.
Tony Tuioti Feels Good About Defensive Line Ahead of New Season
With all three of Nebraska’s starters on the defensive line in 2019 off to the NFL, the Huskers have some questions to answer. The good news? Defensive line coach Tony Tuioti feels good about where he’s at with the depth in his room right now.
Padding the Stats: Projecting Huskers Seniors Who Will Return in 2021
One Hail Varsity reader sent in a Mailbag question this week that I thought deserved more than a few sentences in response, so I decided to tackle that in-depth in my Wednesday column instead.
Are We Undervaluing Nebraska's Inside Linebacker Room? Maybe
Are we overlooking or undervaluing Nebraska's inside linebackers, what could actually end up being a pretty nice room? Derek Peterson explores that question, as well as Nebraska's punting situation and Thomas Fidone.
10 Most Intriguing Huskers: No. 4 Collin Miller
Staff writer Derek Peterson continues his annual series looking at some of the highest-potential players on Nebraska's roster heading into the new season. The fourth spot goes to inside linebacker Collin Miller.
Nebraska Roster Reset: Linebackers
The 2019 season has officially come to an end, which means its time to turn our sights toward 2020. With Nebraska locking in most of its recruiting class during the early signing period, now is a good time to take stock of where the roster stands. Next up is a look at the linebackers.
Play of the Game: Minnesota's Second Quarter Touchdown
Nebraska got pushed around from start to finish in its 34-7 loss at Minnesota, and that's why this week's Play of the Game is Minnesota's 15-yard touchdown run in the second quarter in which the Nebraska defense broke down at all three levels.
Harmony for Nebraska's Front Seven Means Chaos for Opponents
“I’m just glad [Darrion Daniels] came to Nebraska because he’s making my life real easy.” But it's not just Daniels. It's Nebraska's front seven that's creating harmony for the team and chaos for others.
A Letdown-Lookahead Sandwich this Week? Huskers Say Not So Fast
Nebraska is a prime candidate for Letdown Lookahead Sandwich Alert, but the Huskers say their focus lies squarely on Champaign.
Tracking Nebraska's Defensive Participation Against Colorado
After week one, we took a look at how Nebraska used its offensive personnel against South Alabama. This week, we're looking at the other side of the ball.
On a Salty Huskers Defense in Fall Camp: 'We Blackshirts, We’re Villains'
Nebraska's Blackshirts are villains. So much so, the "salty" Huskers are having to ease up just a bit through the start of fall camp.
Depth at Inside Linebacker a Work in Progress this Fall for Nebraska
Nebraska assistant coach Barrett Ruud is confident in his top three at inside linebacker at this early stage in fall camp. He's looking for five options before the Huskers' first game.
The 10 Most Intriguing Huskers of 2019: No. 5 Collin Miller
Derek Peterson has a 10-man list of the most intriguing Huskers. Two new names a week, leading up to Big Ten Media Days in July. Collin Miller is next at No. 5.
Offense Wins the Day as Nebraska's Defense Hits a Snag
On Monday the defense had its day at Nebraska's practice. Wednesday? It was the offense's turn.
Mohamed Barry Growing Into Leadership Role for Huskers
As important as this spring is for continuing to learn the grow comfortable within the schemes, it is equally vital in the team's attempt to cultivate new leadership following the departure of every team captain from a season ago. One player ready to step into that void appears to be Mohamed Barry.
