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What was the most impressive thing you saw in the 30 minutes of practice? (@btran0524)
Erin Sorensen: This is hard, because it’s a very calculated 30 minutes that we see. If Scott Frost wants us to see it, we do. If he doesn’t, we don’t. With that said, I think I'd say something that struck me was Adrian Martinez. During the “Nebraska drill,” he bounced all over supporting his teammates. Considering this is something Frost and Mario Verduzco want to see from him, I found his presence impressive in that short period of time. It’s clear he’s taking the leadership piece to heart and putting it to work in practice.
Greg Smith: I was struck by Martinez’ encouragement as well but for the sake of giving something different, I’ll go with Will Honas and Nick Henrich. Seeing both of them running around well and without a brace was a great sign even if we didn’t get to see them participate in much contact.
Derek Peterson: Lamar Jackson, easy. During “The Nebraska Drill,” the senior corner was getting after it and initiating contact. Just looks like a different player since that benching last year.
What was the most impressive thing you saw in the 30 minutes of practice? (@btran0524)
Erin Sorensen: This is hard, because it’s a very calculated 30 minutes that we see. If Scott Frost wants us to see it, we do. If he doesn’t, we don’t. With that said, I think I'd say something that struck me was Adrian Martinez. During the “Nebraska drill,” he bounced all over supporting his teammates. Considering this is something Frost and Mario Verduzco want to see from him, I found his presence impressive in that short period of time. It’s clear he’s taking the leadership piece to heart and putting it to work in practice.
Greg Smith: I was struck by Martinez’ encouragement as well but for the sake of giving something different, I’ll go with Will Honas and Nick Henrich. Seeing both of them running around well and without a brace was a great sign even if we didn’t get to see them participate in much contact.
Derek Peterson: Lamar Jackson, easy. During “The Nebraska Drill,” the senior corner was getting after it and initiating contact. Just looks like a different player since that benching last year.
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Says new defensive line coach Tony Tuioti: "I see Darrion just every single practice becoming more and more vocal. It’s one thing to be vocal, it’s another thing to show it by example, and he does both. He checks off both boxes for us."
It appears that Darrion Daniels and brother Damion Daniels, a 6-3, 340-pound sophomore, could become a one-two punch in the middle of the defense.
It appears that Darrion Daniels and brother Damion Daniels, a 6-3, 340-pound sophomore, could become a one-two punch in the middle of the defense.
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One-third of the way home and one more workout before spring break, Nebraska football finished up its fifth practice of spring ball on Wednesday. The Huskers defensive assistants and several players stopped to speak to the media after.
Here’s what they had to say:
Deontai Williams felt the Huskers secondary has done a nice job this spring compared to last at being disruptive by getting their hands on passes and coming away with takeaways – be it interceptions or fumbles. Williams forced two fumbles and picked off two passes last season in limited time.
Williams, who referred to himself as the OG in a young safety room, said he needed to soak up as much of the defensive playbook from Tre Neal as possible last year. The safety said the extra knowledge has him flying around this spring and making plays. He feels comfortable and loose at safety and now can help teach some of the younger guys around him and help them in the ways Neal helped him.
Williams said he felt he tested strong athletically this winter, but also feels like that’s never going to be a problem for him. The safety said he does want to add another 10 pounds and get up to 210 pounds for the fall.
Williams feels Cam Taylor is going to be a huge asset to Nebraska. He echoed the thoughts of Travis Fisher from the week prior, saying Taylor has been helpful at both cornerback and safety this spring and that he’ll continue to get work at both and help provide depth at each spot.
Secondary coach Travis Fisher thinks maturity and physical transformation has put Marquel Dismuke in a great spot this spring. The defensive backs said Dismuke has had a nice start to the spring, and has a long way to go, but is in good shape, knows where he’s supposed to be and has been very helpful with teaching the guys younger than him various things as well. Dismuke has been getting some reps with the top unit as the Huskers explore what they have at the position.
JoJo Domann is working primarily at outside linebacker this spring, with little work at safety. Domann said this offseason was the first time he’s been healthy since the summer prior to his senior season of high school. Domann is up to 230 pounds this spring and noted that his experience playing safety has helped him process things more quickly at outside linebacker. Domann wants Nebraska to use him in a variety of ways this season, whether that’s at linebacker where he’s spent much of the spring or as more of a downhill safety against teams like Iowa or Wisconsin.
Travis Fisher said Domann still comes to defensive backs meetings. "JoJo is kind of all over the field ... Depends on what defense we're in."
Outside linebackers coach Jovan Dewitt says of Domann, "Excuse my French, but he's kind of built like a brick s--- house for 230 pounds." The aspect Domann has to work on is being down in the box instead of out in space. "But he gives us the ability to morph into some (different) defenses with him on the field."
Defensive line coach Tony Tuioti likes what Casey Rogers has brought so far, but thinks the freshman has a long way to go to playing faster. Tuioti said the defensive line has to be able to move quickly and with purpose and while Rogers has provided some pass rush — like on Wednesday for instance — he wants the defender moving quicker both physically and mentally.
Tuioti said Nebraska has pieces he really likes, but when compared with Cal where he as at for the last two seasons, he said the Huskers need war daddies in the middle that set the tone for the entire defensive line. So far Tuioti is quite pleased with what he’s seen out of both Darrion Daniels and Damion Daniels.
Travis Fisher said of Jovan Dewitt, who has been at four of the five practices: "All I gotta say about that guy is that guy is tough. He lights up the room every day. His voice is heard ... He's dealing with what he's dealing with, but he's there every day."
Senior outside linebacker Alex Davis says he feels much more comfortable in the scheme this year. "Just processing things faster and just letting go, honestly."
Nebraska defensive coordinator Erik Chinander said he has been impressed with his defense’s ability so far to get after the passer and cause turnovers. Chinander praised the Husker defensive backs for coming up with interceptions at a higher clip than they did a year ago. Chinander noted that Nebraska’s outside linebackers also have a better understanding of how to get after the quarterback within Nebraska’s scheme.
Inside linebackers coach Barrett Ruud said that junior linebacker Will Honas appears to be ahead of schedule working his way back from a knee injury. Honas has been going through individual work during spring practices, and Ruud said he was impressed with how Honas stayed engaged while coming back from his injury.
Senior D-lineman Carlos Davis had this to say: "They're not babying us anymore. Especially with the warmup – it's fast."
Davis said new D-line coach Tony Tuioti did a good job of easing into it with his new players and getting to know them. "Most new coaches, they come in and try to break everyone in and set the tone." Tuioti isn't a big get-in-your-face guy, according to Davis. He lets the play go on and then offers corrections when there's an opportunity.
Tuioti went to The Watering Hole to eat wings with the D-linemen last week. Carlos Davis on that scene: "We put away some food ... I can tell you each person had, at least, two pounds (of wings). But I know we ate more than that ... Everything they had on that
One-third of the way home and one more workout before spring break, Nebraska football finished up its fifth practice of spring ball on Wednesday. The Huskers defensive assistants and several players stopped to speak to the media after.
Here’s what they had to say:
Deontai Williams felt the Huskers secondary has done a nice job this spring compared to last at being disruptive by getting their hands on passes and coming away with takeaways – be it interceptions or fumbles. Williams forced two fumbles and picked off two passes last season in limited time.
Williams, who referred to himself as the OG in a young safety room, said he needed to soak up as much of the defensive playbook from Tre Neal as possible last year. The safety said the extra knowledge has him flying around this spring and making plays. He feels comfortable and loose at safety and now can help teach some of the younger guys around him and help them in the ways Neal helped him.
Williams said he felt he tested strong athletically this winter, but also feels like that’s never going to be a problem for him. The safety said he does want to add another 10 pounds and get up to 210 pounds for the fall.
Williams feels Cam Taylor is going to be a huge asset to Nebraska. He echoed the thoughts of Travis Fisher from the week prior, saying Taylor has been helpful at both cornerback and safety this spring and that he’ll continue to get work at both and help provide depth at each spot.
Secondary coach Travis Fisher thinks maturity and physical transformation has put Marquel Dismuke in a great spot this spring. The defensive backs said Dismuke has had a nice start to the spring, and has a long way to go, but is in good shape, knows where he’s supposed to be and has been very helpful with teaching the guys younger than him various things as well. Dismuke has been getting some reps with the top unit as the Huskers explore what they have at the position.
JoJo Domann is working primarily at outside linebacker this spring, with little work at safety. Domann said this offseason was the first time he’s been healthy since the summer prior to his senior season of high school. Domann is up to 230 pounds this spring and noted that his experience playing safety has helped him process things more quickly at outside linebacker. Domann wants Nebraska to use him in a variety of ways this season, whether that’s at linebacker where he’s spent much of the spring or as more of a downhill safety against teams like Iowa or Wisconsin.
Travis Fisher said Domann still comes to defensive backs meetings. "JoJo is kind of all over the field ... Depends on what defense we're in."
Outside linebackers coach Jovan Dewitt says of Domann, "Excuse my French, but he's kind of built like a brick s--- house for 230 pounds." The aspect Domann has to work on is being down in the box instead of out in space. "But he gives us the ability to morph into some (different) defenses with him on the field."
Defensive line coach Tony Tuioti likes what Casey Rogers has brought so far, but thinks the freshman has a long way to go to playing faster. Tuioti said the defensive line has to be able to move quickly and with purpose and while Rogers has provided some pass rush — like on Wednesday for instance — he wants the defender moving quicker both physically and mentally.
Tuioti said Nebraska has pieces he really likes, but when compared with Cal where he as at for the last two seasons, he said the Huskers need war daddies in the middle that set the tone for the entire defensive line. So far Tuioti is quite pleased with what he’s seen out of both Darrion Daniels and Damion Daniels.
Travis Fisher said of Jovan Dewitt, who has been at four of the five practices: "All I gotta say about that guy is that guy is tough. He lights up the room every day. His voice is heard ... He's dealing with what he's dealing with, but he's there every day."
Senior outside linebacker Alex Davis says he feels much more comfortable in the scheme this year. "Just processing things faster and just letting go, honestly."
Nebraska defensive coordinator Erik Chinander said he has been impressed with his defense’s ability so far to get after the passer and cause turnovers. Chinander praised the Husker defensive backs for coming up with interceptions at a higher clip than they did a year ago. Chinander noted that Nebraska’s outside linebackers also have a better understanding of how to get after the quarterback within Nebraska’s scheme.
Inside linebackers coach Barrett Ruud said that junior linebacker Will Honas appears to be ahead of schedule working his way back from a knee injury. Honas has been going through individual work during spring practices, and Ruud said he was impressed with how Honas stayed engaged while coming back from his injury.
Senior D-lineman Carlos Davis had this to say: "They're not babying us anymore. Especially with the warmup – it's fast."
Davis said new D-line coach Tony Tuioti did a good job of easing into it with his new players and getting to know them. "Most new coaches, they come in and try to break everyone in and set the tone." Tuioti isn't a big get-in-your-face guy, according to Davis. He lets the play go on and then offers corrections when there's an opportunity.
Tuioti went to The Watering Hole to eat wings with the D-linemen last week. Carlos Davis on that scene: "We put away some food ... I can tell you each person had, at least, two pounds (of wings). But I know we ate more than that ... Everything they had on that
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Other notables from the workout inside the Hawks Center on a rainy day:
» Outside linebackers coach Jovan Dewitt spoke with reporters at length for the first time since his battle with a form of throat cancer went public. The assistant said he's attended four or five practices and has lost about 45 pounds in the last two weeks. He said he doesn't think his doctors would approve of him exerting himself as he has.
» Safety Deontai Williams said he wants to add about 10 pounds before the fall. He's listed at 6-foot-1, 200 pounds. Chinander said Williams always played with speed and violence but has evolved since November.
"The difference for him right now is he really understands what we want to get done," Chinander said. "It's not just renegade football, it's not intramural football right now anymore. It's learning stuff within the scheme of the defense, playing within the scheme of the defense, but still playing with that same violence and intensity he had when he kind of didn't know what he was doing."
» Junior JoJo Domann is playing some safety and outside linebacker. He said he has a position unique to him called "Cinco," as a nickelback.
» Defensive line coach Tony Tuioti said brothers Darrion and Damion Daniels are the "alpha males" at the position.
» Among the former Huskers to attend practice Wednesday were NFL draft hopefuls Stanley Morgan and Devine Ozigbo.
» Class of 2020 outside linebacker prospect Cullen Coleman took an unofficial visit to Nebraska on Wednesday. He's a three-star prospect from Rye, New York.
.https://www.omaha.com/huskers/huske...cle_9e0687b3-5426-5e6d-8e0a-58fcc041ca8e.html
» Outside linebackers coach Jovan Dewitt spoke with reporters at length for the first time since his battle with a form of throat cancer went public. The assistant said he's attended four or five practices and has lost about 45 pounds in the last two weeks. He said he doesn't think his doctors would approve of him exerting himself as he has.
» Safety Deontai Williams said he wants to add about 10 pounds before the fall. He's listed at 6-foot-1, 200 pounds. Chinander said Williams always played with speed and violence but has evolved since November.
"The difference for him right now is he really understands what we want to get done," Chinander said. "It's not just renegade football, it's not intramural football right now anymore. It's learning stuff within the scheme of the defense, playing within the scheme of the defense, but still playing with that same violence and intensity he had when he kind of didn't know what he was doing."
» Junior JoJo Domann is playing some safety and outside linebacker. He said he has a position unique to him called "Cinco," as a nickelback.
» Defensive line coach Tony Tuioti said brothers Darrion and Damion Daniels are the "alpha males" at the position.
» Among the former Huskers to attend practice Wednesday were NFL draft hopefuls Stanley Morgan and Devine Ozigbo.
» Class of 2020 outside linebacker prospect Cullen Coleman took an unofficial visit to Nebraska on Wednesday. He's a three-star prospect from Rye, New York.
.https://www.omaha.com/huskers/huske...cle_9e0687b3-5426-5e6d-8e0a-58fcc041ca8e.html
On Monday, I asked senior wideout Mike Williams about the freshman and if he needs any help or advice at this point.
Williams just smiled.
“He’s got it,” he said. “He’s got it. I think he’s going to be a playmaker this year. … I think he’s up there with us, he’s got the offense, so he [doesn’t] really need that much help.”
Williams just smiled.
“He’s got it,” he said. “He’s got it. I think he’s going to be a playmaker this year. … I think he’s up there with us, he’s got the offense, so he [doesn’t] really need that much help.”
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