Husker Football Practice Comments // NRG CNT
LINCOLN – Nebraska Football head coach Matt Rhule spoke to the media Thursday morning, addressing his defense’s playmaking ability, punt returns, and previewing the talented Maryland offense.
NEBRASKA FOOTBALL THURSDAY PRACTICE COMMENTS – MATT RHULE:
RHULE – EMMETT JOHNSON DOING GREAT WITH OPPORTUNITIES:
Nebraska Football’s head coach Matt Rhule spoke highly of running back Emmett Johnson, as the freshman back has received more touches due to injuries in the backfield…
The Huskers lost Rahmir Johnson and Gabe Ervin after the third game of the year, while Anthony Grant has been limited in his carries due to fumbling issues. Johnson has nearly 250 yards rushing on the season.
RHULE – DEFENSE CONSISTENT AGAINST BIG PLAYS:
Nebraska Head coach Matt Rhule spoke at his Thursday press conference leading into the matchup with Maryland about the Blackshirts’ performance against Michigan State, saying his defense will need to stay consistent against big plays…
Maryland is third in the conference in plays of twenty or more yards, as the Terrapins hope to steal a win in Lincoln Saturday at 11 AM.
RHULE – MARYLAND OFFENSE WILL TEST BLACKSHIRTS:
The Husker defense lost its usual edge at Michigan State last week, as Nebraska dropped the 20-17 contest. Matt Rhule previewed what the Blackshirts will face this week against a talented Maryland attack…
The Huskers will look to contain Taulia Tagovailoa, the younger brother of former Alabama quarterback Tua.
RHULE – DEFENSE NEEDS TO MAKE PLAYS; CUT LOOSE AND ATTACK:
The Nebraska defense could not create big enough plays in the loss at Michigan State as the Huskers dropped their first contest since September. Head Coach Matt Rhule spoke Thursday at his media presser that he wants the Blackshirts to cut loose…
Nebraska looks to contain the third-ranked offense in the Big Ten in terms of yards per contest as Maryland enters Lincoln for the 11 AM kickoff.
RHULE – SATTERFIELD FINDING COMFORT IN PRESS BOX:
Matt Rhule, Nebraska Football head coach, was asked what his thoughts on offensive coordinator’s Marcus Satterfield’s comfortability is after calling plays in the press box the past two weeks…
Satterfield spoke on Tuesday that he enjoys the field view and ability to separate the game from the emotion on the sideline.
RHULE – PUNT RETURN WILL BE DETERMINED IN-GAME:
Nebraska fans grew frustrated with the lack of punt return ability that set the Husker offense in precarious situations at Michigan State. Matt Rhule was asked if any changes could come to the return game…
The Huskers dressed Billy Kemp to only catch punts – with no returns – against Michigan State until Ethan Nation returned a short punt for four yards in the fourth quarter.
