[Husker] All Holy Spirit Husker Talk

[Mike Jaixen]

The World-Herald reported that Beck noted redshirt freshman guard Jake Cotton 
and freshman tackle Tyler  Moore made strong impressions in spring camp, too, 
for an offensive line  that could have "10, 11, 12 guys fighting for starting 
jobs."'

http://www.omaha.com/article/20110721/BIGRED/707219753/-1#beck-says-martinez-is-biggest-surprise


 
I don't know where I read it, but I thought I had seen some speculation that 
neither Hardrick or Siriles would be starting this fall.

Mike Jaixen
http://huskermike.blogspot.com
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From: Jon Johnston <jon.johnston at gmail.com>
To: David Elfering <aroundomaha at gmail.com>
Cc: Husker Discussion List <husker at tssi.com>
Sent: Fri, July 22, 2011 1:28:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Husker] All Holy Spirit Husker Talk

No one asked about the offensive line? 



Jon Johnston

On Jul 22, 2011, at 11:50 AM, David Elfering wrote:

> My parish (All Holy Spirit Greek Orthodox Church) has put on a July Husker
> season preview the past couple years. Tim Beck and John Papuchis come and
> discuss various things about the coming season, take questions, etc. I
> didn't email in advance of the event as I didn't want to come across as
> advertising.
> 
> This year's talk had a different complexion given the change in Coach Beck's
> responsibilities!
> 
> My take aways
> Both coaches were relaxed but professional, their real world answers
> resonated with veracity and there was very little "coach speak". To his
> credit Coach Beck told everyone up front that no specifics of the new
> offense would be covered as they are purposely keeping it under wraps, and
> though Bubba Starling does confide his thoughts to him he would not disclose
> them. The one nugget we derived about the offense came from a question about
> whether the role of the fullback would once again be more prominent. Coach
> Beck's answer "did you see the spring game?". Food for thought.
> 
> I learned some things that surprisingly I didn't know but suspected. They
> recruit a lot by positional need, but do save "wild card" spots for best
> available athletes. Recruiting, as has been the case for many years, is done
> by regional assignment but once a player moves beyond a certain point their
> prospective position coach becomes involved. Another question was about
> whether Nebraska will more intently target a recruiting area in which the
> local school is having NCAA issues that might affect whether high profile
> athletes would consider outside schools (when they wouldn't normally) and
> the answer was yes, but that they do not change their entire recruiting
> approach to do so.
> 
> Coach Papuchis was enamored with the talent and depth of the defensive line.
> He also had some keen insights into Dennard, who he said has a rare talent
> for a defensive back in that he is very physical and attacks his opposing
> assignment. He asks to be assigned the toughest receiver on the other team
> and makes it his personal mission to shut them down. On special teams he
> said there is no replacing Alex Henery but that we should have some pleasant
> surprises at the kick return position with an in flux of talented young
> players there.
> 
> The outlook on linebackers seemed positive after a year of multiple
> injuries. As expected both coaches gushed about Lavonte David. Though they
> didn't say this, it sounds like he is a Suh type generational player at his
> position. He came from a much smaller, lower profile program and dominated
> in a way that isn't normally possible - and did so with only a basic
> understanding of the defense.
> 
> Someone asked about differences between the B12 & B10. The answer in short;
> not a great deal except that there is a lot more true, two back offense in
> the B10 and almost none in the B12.
> 
> There was some talk about the new staff additions. Tim Beck characterized
> them as hungry and extremely knowledgeable.
> 
> Though the coaches always do a great job, I felt they were more relaxed than
> in other years. There were a few funny stories and quips. Having seen both
> coaches up close I came away with a very positive feeling about them. Good
> coaches and good guys.
> 
> This is all off the top of my head.
> ---
> David Elfering
> aroundomaha at gmail.com
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