The Elephant in the room

[mavsker_rivals]

Are we going to address the elephant in the room here regarding scholarships limits? we have to get down to 85 scholarship players by time august rolls around, by my count we are at 91 I think, by my math that means we will need to lose one a month every month for the next six months just to meet the 85 limit. am I the only one worried about this, have we ever been so far over before?
and, what happens if august 1 comes around and we are at, say, for the sake of discussion 87.

 

[RedCap_rivals330392]

Are we going to address the elephant in the room here regarding scholarships limits? we have to get down to 85 scholarship players by time august rolls around, by my count we are at 91 I think, by my math that means we will need to lose one a month every month for the next six months just to meet the 85 limit. am I the only one worried about this, have we ever been so far over before?
and, what happens if august 1 comes around and we are at, say, for the sake of discussion 87.

People need to stop worrying about scholarship limits. The transfer portal will take care of it.,

 

[99_BoothBalloons]

Do you think the staff is going to forget about the rule and we’ll get penalized? Are you worried about a few kids’ feelings if they’re encouraged to move on?

I’m confused about why you’re worried.

 

[Spartanhusker]

I thought the elephant in the room was the return of Hoboken Joe

 

[GBRforLife1]

Are we going to address the elephant in the room here regarding scholarships limits? we have to get down to 85 scholarship players by time august rolls around, by my count we are at 91 I think, by my math that means we will need to lose one a month every month for the next six months just to meet the 85 limit. am I the only one worried about this, have we ever been so far over before?
and, what happens if august 1 comes around and we are at, say, for the sake of discussion 87.

#MathExpert

 

[fyrefightr]

Are we going to address the elephant in the room here regarding scholarships limits? we have to get down to 85 scholarship players by time august rolls around, by my count we are at 91 I think, by my math that means we will need to lose one a month every month for the next six months just to meet the 85 limit. am I the only one worried about this, have we ever been so far over before?
and, what happens if august 1 comes around and we are at, say, for the sake of discussion 87.

If you have read the articles they have explained the numbers so I guess my answer is No. I’m not concerned

 

[HominidHusker]

The new era is load up on as many as you can to foster the competition, then process those left behind, while still balancing some time allowance for younger players to develop.

There’s always risk of losing some guys you don’t want to lose also, but at least leaves you more prepared to adjust with the extra players on the roster.

The real elephant for me is how are we gonna be in the trenches.
It’s all about the LOS

 

[10Trvln]

Are we going to address the elephant in the room here regarding scholarships limits? we have to get down to 85 scholarship players by time august rolls around, by my count we are at 91 I think, by my math that means we will need to lose one a month every month for the next six months just to meet the 85 limit. am I the only one worried about this, have we ever been so far over before?
and, what happens if august 1 comes around and we are at, say, for the sake of discussion 87.

They will be handing out 6 County Scholarships.

 

[10Trvln]

we going to address the elephant in the room here regarding scholarships limits? we have to get down to 85 scholarship players by time august rolls around, by my count we are at 91 I think, by my math that means we will need to lose one a month every month for the next six months just to meet the 85 limit. am I the only one worried about this, have we ever been so far over before?
and, what happens if august 1 comes around and we are at, say, for the sake of discussion 87.

 

[wxman39]

I think OLine and DLine have far more concerns.

 

[GeorgeFlippin]

Transfer Portal will take care of any concerns. War Rico!

 

[Husker88]

Damn.

And here I thought the Elephant in the room was not beating Iowa for 8 straight years.

Iowa.

 

[Hoyt Shepherd Sr.]

Are we going to address the elephant in the room here regarding scholarships limits? we have to get down to 85 scholarship players by time august rolls around, by my count we are at 91 I think, by my math that means we will need to lose one a month every month for the next six months just to meet the 85 limit. am I the only one worried about this, have we ever been so far over before?
and, what happens if august 1 comes around and we are at, say, for the sake of discussion 87.

Just relax and don't worry about this, take a chill pill. Frost has everything under control so you don't need to worry. Just trust in the coaches to know what they are doing and life will be much happier for you.

 

[Headcard]

The elephant in that room is our basketball win streak. It’s like a no hitter in baseball, everyone knows it’s happening but is afraid to talk about it.

 

[Spartanhusker]

Great point!!!! If we win out and win the Natty, we would have a winning record!

 

[JabroniBlvd]

We are at 90:

Logan Smothers
Markese Stepp
Michael Lynn
Alex Conn
Tyreke Johnson

We will be at 85

 

[Spartanhusker]

NO ON LOGAN!!!! I love the kid…

 

[RedCap_rivals330392]

We are at 90:

Logan Smothers
Markese Stepp
Michael Lynn
Alex Conn
Tyreke Johnson

We will be at 85

Although I wouldn't agree with your specific list necessarily, everybody knows there will be attrition from the WR and RB ranks at a minimum. I'd say probably two each just from those rosters. And throw in a QB because we all know most QBs aren't satisfied with bench duty after the pecking order shakes out. That's just offense, then there's defense on top of those five which surely will have a couple more players as well.

So not only will we not have a problem, there will likely be room to bring in another player or two from the portal.

 

[Mack In Motion]

Yep. There is going to be attrition.

Someone should let the coaches know.

 

[tone1017]

After a handful of spring practices there will be enough guys that don’t like their spot on the depth chart that we should clear that number easily.

 

[dinglefritz]

I thought the elephant in the room was the return of Hoboken Joe

Considering that he's dead THAT is a LARGE elephant....

 

[artguy68]

I am pretty sure I read somewhere that if Nebraska ends up with too many scholarships, Kevin Warren has appointed Iowa as the team that gets to decide which two players we lose. Odds on favorites are Prochazka and Benhart.

 

[mgbreeze]

Are we going to address the elephant in the room here regarding scholarships limits? we have to get down to 85 scholarship players by time august rolls around, by my count we are at 91 I think, by my math that means we will need to lose one a month every month for the next six months just to meet the 85 limit. am I the only one worried about this, have we ever been so far over before?
and, what happens if august 1 comes around and we are at, say, for the sake of discussion 87.

Have you been asleep for the last year? In this transfer portal environment you think there will be any issue with at LEAST 6 out of 91 players leaving the team before August? I don't. Not worried at all. And I'm pretty sure we'll add a couple more new players before then.

 

[realHuskerDrew]

Jeezus yore a newbie OP, we have given out surplus schollys to walk ons for at least the last 15 seasons in a row… pull yore head out for cryin out loud. It’s a non issue

 

[coach-ed]

Spring practice will take care of the elephant in the room. Going to lose (at least) two RB's, probably a QB and most likely several DB's. They'll be under 85 with room to either add a couple more transfers or reward some walkons.

 

[Charlie Marlow_rivals363743]

County scholarships have never been included in the 85.

 

[itseasyas1-2-3]

I am pretty sure I read somewhere that if Nebraska ends up with too many scholarships, Kevin Warren has appointed Iowa as the team that gets to decide which two players we lose. Odds on favorites are Prochazka and Benhart.

They can have Benhart.

 

[dinglefritz]

Spring practice will take care of the elephant in the room. Going to lose (at least) two RB's, probably a QB and most likely several DB's. They'll be under 85 with room to either add a couple more transfers or reward some walkons.

WRs

 

[fyrefightr]

Although I wouldn't agree with your specific list necessarily, everybody knows there will be attrition from the WR and RB ranks at a minimum. I'd say probably two each just from those rosters. And throw in a QB because we all know most QBs aren't satisfied with bench duty after the pecking order shakes out. That's just offense, then there's defense on top of those five which surely will have a couple more players as well.

So not only will we not have a problem, there will likely be room to bring in another player or two from the portal.

funny part is none of our QB's who decide to transfer after spring are good enough to win a starting position anywhere this fall so they might as well just stay put and see what happens during the season. There could be injuries that would allow playing time. I always look at OSU where the 3rd string QB won them the National Championship