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Spring Practice (3/25/19)
- Thread starter Red Reign
- Start date
I think the plan is to RS him which makes sense
Yup and builds another year between him and Martinez which makes all the sense in the world
I’m sure he will get his 4 games and maintain his RS, maybe save them for the end of the season in case of injury?
asked about WR's that were "separating or surprising [him] at this pioint], Walters names
https://nebraska.rivals.com/news/video-troy-walters-monday-press-conference
https://nebraska.rivals.com/news/video-troy-walters-monday-press-conference
- Andre Hunt
- Jaron Woodyard
- wyatt liewer
the 4 games gives us a lot of flexibility in case we really need him. If we can give him sufficient reps in practice, we may be able to use him in a couple big situations within the 4 game limit.
Exactly. I think they want to build up that thoroughbred succession order a bit and not burn eligibility for these guys early if they don't have to. Start lining up McCaffrey, Smothers, etc so they have a couple years overlap and a couple years to start.
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Interesting set of names.
Hunt was a USC commit at one point, IIRC, and is supposed to have speed to burn
Woodyard is a more mature kid (JUCO route) and has a TON of speed (10.68 100 meters in HS)
Leiwer was the scout team offensive player of the year last year and is a big receiver with a nice vertical and long arms and good hands
I think it will be the same calculation as with Gebbia - dress and travel to every game, if there's a need for long term replacement, burn the redshirt. Otherwise, he will save the year. I can't see them doing anything else, unless it's some sort of Newcombe/Crouch "must get this athlete on the field" sort of thing. I don't think McCaffrey is that special compared to Wandale Robsinson and Spielman.
I respectfully disagree. IF Luke is the second best QB, then that is the guy I want in the lineup. That's even more important if it goes beyond 4 games. If we need him in > 4 games because of an AM injury, then it's been a worthwhile investment of his freshman campaign. I would hate to use our 3rd best QB this year just so that we could save Luke for some point 4 years from now. (Again, this discussion is moot if he doesn't earn the backup spot).
Does anyone know how they split reps? My assumption is that #2 QB gets a few more reps with the big boys. I think we can all agree that the #2 guys needs to get his reps with the #1's, who the #2 is may be up for debate amongst the less knowledgeable. I have now talked about if's and assumptions, is there anything else?
I am REALLY hoping that 'mop-up duty' again becomes a regularly occurring event for the Huskers. Haven't seen much of that in a long time.
