Plenty of Work Ahead, but Defense is Making Strides

Plenty of Work Ahead, but Defense is Making Strides

Reviews for the defense by the media in attendance were glowing after Saturday’s scrimmage for the Huskers, but defensive coordinator Bob Diaco was a bit more critical after practice on Tuesday, “We have a long way to go, so much to coach,” Diaco said. “We make our...
Huskers Coaches Discuss Early Defensive Standouts

Huskers Coaches Discuss Early Defensive Standouts

LINCOLN, Neb. — Husker practice rolled on Tuesday afternoon despite the un-spring-like temperatures and defensive coordinator Bob Diaco said the team has made good progress learning the new scheme. “They’re focused, they’ve done a nice job with the install up to this...
Huskers Have Two Potential Paths with New DC Hire

Huskers Have Two Potential Paths with New DC Hire

Let the record show that Mike Riley, Mr. Nice Guy, is pretty ruthless in his Nebraska years. At least he is when it comes to coaching changes. Wednesday’s announcement brought Riley’s total number of surprising coaching moves to three since he arrived at Nebraska...
Scout Team Stars Make Case For Next Season

Scout Team Stars Make Case For Next Season

The primary focus of bowl practices is obviously to prepare to play in the game itself, but every year it also provides an opportunity for some younger players not yet in the rotation to show the coaches what they can do. “Bowl prep has been good,” offensive...
Injuries May Test Huskers’ Linebacker Depth

Injuries May Test Huskers’ Linebacker Depth

Under Trent Bray’s tutelage last season, linebacker developed into one of the deepest positions on the team last year for Nebraska and all of the rotation players returned for 2016-17. That depth hasn’t really been tested this year as the group has stayed relatively...