Betts is back!

timnsun

All-American
Jan 25, 2008
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Short leash I’m betting, but if he puts in the work, welcome back!
 

mgbreeze

All-Conference
Dec 16, 2004
10,100
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I don't really see the downside. Since the program is totally new it's like he moved to a different team... without leaving town.
 

Husker.Wed._rivals

All-Conference
Feb 13, 2004
17,648
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I don't really see the downside. Since the program is totally new it's like he moved to a different team... without leaving town.
Only downside is if he goes on scholarship and uses one of the 85 that could be better awarded to a portal transfer who has already "found himself". With everyone this staff has bought in plus who they will bring in before spring ball and after spring practice, Rhule is fast running out of scholarships.
 

Hford

Redshirt
Aug 11, 2020
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Only downside is if he goes on scholarship and uses one of the 85 that could be better awarded to a portal transfer who has already "found himself". With everyone this staff has bought in plus who they will bring in before spring ball and after spring practice, Rhule is fast running out of scholarships.
His upside is worth it. If he taps out again you can always replace him.
 

dand84

All-Conference
Oct 28, 2017
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I’m fine with it but only as a walk-on. He hasn’t earned a scholarship.
 
Sep 29, 2001
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A big time talent, no debate about it.

A troubled individual returns for another shot? I really do hope for his sake and the sake of the team that he has figured out how to resolve his demons or whatever was troubling him. It would be such a great feel-good story if he's able to make that comeback.
 

WHCSC

All-Conference
Feb 4, 2002
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I don’t get all the bad vibes towards him. Can you blame a kid for not wanting to be a part of that dumpster fire under frost?
 

Hford

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Aug 11, 2020
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I don’t get all the bad vibes towards him. Can you blame a kid for not wanting to be a part of that dumpster fire under frost?
Especially with the portal open, there will be other WRs available after spring ball. A talented 6-4 WR works out, or the staff goes gets somebody else in the next transfer window after spring ball.
 

Redscarlet

Heisman
Jun 17, 2001
32,930
10,921
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Was he still taking classes? If eligible the staff should welcome his as a walk-on..
 
Dec 4, 2007
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My thoughts:

Were there issues with the WR room?
The previous regime's dumpster fire was worse than we thought.
Betts sees the new staff as the good grandparents not having to live up to the rules as mom and dad.
His temper tantrum did not work on MJ

Betts's maturity button got pushed by the new staff.
The new staff is desperate.
The new staff is collecting spaghetti and throwing it on the wall to see what sticks.

The list goes on but I think this will be interesting to watch develop.
 

STUCKNKS

All-American
Jan 2, 2012
18,274
6,175
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This is great news for the both the kid and team. Especially if he works hard to be who he can be........very talented!
 

inWV

All-Conference
Sep 22, 2007
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4,837
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I would think that since NU is approaching being double digits over on scholarships and probably still get a portal TE and LB, there is no scholarship available for Betts.
But the kid has a boatload of talent and is capable of being a guy who gets at least one chunk play per game.
 

STUCKNKS

All-American
Jan 2, 2012
18,274
6,175
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My thoughts:

Were there issues with the WR room?
The previous regime's dumpster fire was worse than we thought.
Betts sees the new staff as the good grandparents not having to live up to the rules as mom and dad.
His temper tantrum did not work on MJ

Betts's maturity button got pushed by the new staff.
The new staff is desperate.
The new staff is collecting spaghetti and throwing it on the wall to see what sticks.

The list goes on but I think this will be interesting to watch develop.
Lololol
 

x35goahs

Sophomore
Feb 4, 2005
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I just hope the kid is not a cancer. Talent wasn’t the issue it was his lack of drive and attitude that was the issue.
 

HuskerLLM

All-Conference
Aug 1, 2004
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I would think that since NU is approaching being double digits over on scholarships and probably still get a portal TE and LB, there is no scholarship available for Betts.
But the kid has a boatload of talent and is capable of being a guy who gets at least one chunk play per game.

When Rhule let players back in past they had to walk on...maybe Betts gets some NIL (?)
 

Redmich

Redshirt
Jun 21, 2022
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0
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Agree with many here

It isn’t a coincidence that we haven’t won a title ever since Solich let that whiny QB back on the team after he quit in the late 90s
 
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dinglefritz

Heisman
Jan 14, 2011
51,413
12,826
78
Zero downside here....I like it.
The downside would be if he didn’t come to work. You need everybody on the same page. That said I suspect he’s figured out that life without sports isn’t all he thought it would be. He might have grown up a lot in 10 months. Hopefully he’s on a county scholarship and not taking one of the 85.
 

Yantzeee

Redshirt
Nov 25, 2021
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0
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Agree with many here

It isn’t a coincidence that we haven’t won a title ever since Solich let that whiny QB back on the team after he quit in the late 90s
That whiny QB was the last QB to win us a conference championship. He also won a heisman and had us playing in the championship.

Give me Betts over hardworking less talented walk-one any day, as long as Betts is now serious. Elite talent trumps the rest
 

Hford

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Aug 11, 2020
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The downside would be if he didn’t come to work. You need everybody on the same page. That said I suspect he’s figured out that life without sports isn’t all he thought it would be. He might have grown up a lot in 10 months. Hopefully he’s on a county scholarship and not taking one of the 85.
If he doesn't buy in Rhule kicks him off the team, same as anybody else. The idea that a guy with major upside is taking up a scholarship for a semester or a year that may not work out is some huge deal is laughable. He doesn't earn it he'll be in the portal again.
 

dinglefritz

Heisman
Jan 14, 2011
51,413
12,826
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If he doesn't buy in Rhule kicks him off the team, same as anybody else. The idea that a guy with major upside is taking up a scholarship for a semester or a year that may not work out is some huge deal is laughable. He doesn't earn it he'll be in the portal again.
While he could be removed to a non-football scholarship he would still count towards the 85 IF he was on scholarship in the fall. When we’re already over the limit I think that’s the only concern.
 

Baxter48_rivals204143

All-Conference
Sep 22, 2010
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I’m not worried about over the scholarship limits there will be a roster change after spring ball some kids will be asked to leave if they haven’t contributed after 3 years in the program. That’s the way things work in today’s college football
 

king_kong_

Redshirt
Nov 3, 2021
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While he could be removed to a non-football scholarship he would still count towards the 85 IF he was on scholarship in the fall. When we’re already over the limit I think that’s the only concern.
B1G football scholarships are guaranteed for 4 years

I don’t know how it works in this case & frankly don’t care

We have way, way worse players on scholarship than Betts
 

SuperBigFan

Redshirt
Jun 10, 2021
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0
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B1G football scholarships are guaranteed for 4 years

I don’t know how it works in this case & frankly don’t care

We have way, way worse players on scholarship than Betts
For sure...

There are too many fans that think dudes with great talent don't work hard.

I would rather get rid of Timmy Ra-Ra that you know is never ever going to play.
 

king_kong_

Redshirt
Nov 3, 2021
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For sure...

There are too many fans that think dudes with great talent don't work hard.

I would rather get rid of Timmy Ra-Ra that you know is never ever going to play.
There is a large contingent of fans and posters here who quit on the Huskers under our previous coach

Many are here dogging Betts for doing the same

Typical