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Can you reduce this to an executive summary with bullet points only? TIA
CharMar “Marty” Brown is Not N yet
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CharMar “Marty” Brown is Not N yet
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Executive Summary – Nebraska Visit (Marty’s Trip)
- Loud noise early in visit: Rhule missed special teams meeting (Eckler-led) to focus on recruit.
- Eckler gave intense first impression; Marty later said, “I like that dude.”
- Marty had lunch with Emmitt; saw NU players are unfazed by competition.
- NU recruiting approach:
- No chasing or desperate selling.
- Players must meet NU halfway.
- No dropping bags (like Miami) or over-wooing (like Cal/KSU).
- Program acts like a 10+ win team already.
- Rhule’s message:
- Experience NU authentically — real practice, real meals.
- “We can do a 5-star dinner, but that’s not what matters.”
- Dinner with Rhule, Barthel, Dana, and Julie Rhule (described as “pocket aces”).
- DB’s advice: Ignore message boards — they don’t reflect true interest.
- Overall impression: NU recruits by selling real culture, confident and genuine.
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The Book of Marty, Chapter 1
The Visit to the Land of Huskers
- And it came to pass in the days of spring, that Marty journeyed unto the land of Nebraska, to behold the ways of the Huskers and discern if the Lord's path led him there.
- And lo, at the beginning of his sojourn, there arose a mighty noise from the upper chambers, like thunder shaking the heavens. And the brethren were sore afraid.
- But it was revealed unto them that it was but Coach Rhule, who, in his zeal, had missed the greatest special teams gathering ever led by the mighty Eckler.
- And Eckler, being filled with the spirit of battle, met Marty with a shout and a charge, as a lion meets his prey. And the defensive backs who stood by were uncertain, and whispered among themselves.
- Yet, later in the day, Marty spake, saying, "Surely, I like that man, for he is full of fire."
- Then was Marty brought to dine with Emmitt, a young warrior not shaken by trials, nor fearful of the multitudes who would contend for the crown.
- And Marty looked upon the ways of Nebraska's recruiting and was well-pleased. For he saw that the men of Nebraska chased not after any player, neither did they throw gold and silver as did the men of Miami.
- Neither did they fill houses with many fine words, as the men of California. Nor did they clamor with desperate urgency, as did the men of Kansas State.
- But the Huskers walked uprightly, as though they had already conquered many fields and gathered many victories, even as a ten-win host.
- Then Coach Rhule spake unto Marty, saying, "We desire that thou wouldst watch our warriors clad in armor, and eat where thou shalt eat, and dwell as thou shalt dwell, that thou mayest know the truth of our way."
- "If thou seekest a table set with gold and fine meats in a five-star hall, we shall grant it," said Rhule. "But know this: it is not the riches we offer, but the life and brotherhood that we live daily."
- And in the evening, Marty supped with Coach Rhule, and Barthel, and Dana, and the lady of favor, Julie Rhule, who was called among them "the pocket aces."
- And the father of Marty was counseled by the wise ones, saying, "Pay no heed to the idle words of the message boards, for they are as the chaff which the wind driveth away. The true measure of Nebraska’s desire is found not in vain talk, but in the deeds and spirit of their house."
- And so Marty saw that the men of Nebraska walked in confidence and truth, and that their culture was their armor and their banner, not as merchants who sell vanity, but as brothers who offer a true home.
- Thus ended the first visit, and Marty pondered all these things in his heart.
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Miami on3:
The Miami Hurricanes’ running backs room could get a boost later today. North Dakota State RB transfer CharMar Brown, who was on of the FCS’s most dangerous players as a freshman last season, tells CaneSport that his hope is to announce a decision in the next 12 hours.
He is down to a final two programs, and one of those is Miami. The other is believed to be Nebraska.
The Canes, of course, had only four scholarship backs in spring football led by Mark Fletcher and Jordan Lyle. And coordinator Shannon Dawson has shown the last two years he likes to roll reps around between several backs.
Brown visited Miami April 21-22, and visited Nebraska soon after that. Other programs that have pushed for him include LSU, Indiana, Cal, Arkansas, and West Virginia.
“I am trying to (make an announcement) today,” Brown said. “It’s Miami and just one other school [in it].”
Brown says on his Miami visit he bonded well with Fletcher and Lyle.
“They showed a lot of love, we’ve talked and they talked about everything,” Brown said. “What makes Miami a great fit for me is I come from an offense that is physical, tough and I feel like having that aspect to it of me doing the same thing in the ACC will bring wonders to the offense, something that’s missing, something that can wear out the defense.”
The 5-11, 214-pound bruiser ran for 1,181 yards and 15 touchdowns this past season while averaging 4.8 yards per carry. That performance earned the Nebraska native the Jerry Rice Award, which is given annually to the top freshman in FCS football. Per Pro Football Focus he graded out at an elite 90.8 percent in his 402 reps (sixth-best among all FCS backs). That included 3.12 yards after contact, 51 forced missed tackles (24th most in FCS) and 28 carries of 10+ yards.
VIDEO: CharMar Brown punches it in for a North Dakota State TD
“I feel I can be that guy to punish the defense, also make stuff happen as well, get first downs,” Brown said. “That’s what really matters – keep the chains moving and make those big runs as well.”
Of course, Miami is a much different level. UM only returns two backs with any real amount of carries – Fletcher started games each of the last two years and ran for 607 yards in 2024 and 514 in 2023, while Lyle had a breakout freshman season with 400 rush yards and a 7.4 yard-per-carry average. The team leaned on three backs last year (with 1,000-yard starter Damien Martinez now off to the NFL), so Brown can compete with redshirt freshman Chris Wheatley-Humphrey and true freshman Girard Pringle for meaningful reps.
Mario Cristobal and RB coach Matt Merritt have been in constant contact since Brown wrapped up his Miami visit.
“Last year Miami had one of the best O lines in the country, the best offense in the country – I feel having that balance is great because the teams don’t know what you are going to do,” Brown said. ““We have one of the best QBs in the country right now [Carson Beck]. I feel this will be a great fit. I honestly do.”
A final question for Brown: Does one school have an edge over the other as we sit here on Monday morning?
“It’s about 50-50,” he says, adding that the current NIL offers from both schools are relatively similar.
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Publisher above, Managing Editor here. This "all things being equal it's Miami" stuff is stupid. There is no reason Miami is better if the NIL is the same. And it's not "a NIL battle". This is just homerism.
Tell the kid to kick rocks and be an Omabust elsewhere
Tracking OmaBust this decade so far
Hit
Xavier Watts
Will Swanson
Nick Heinrich
Bust
Jacob Arop
Sam Thomas
Daniel Kaelin
Daevon Hall
Isaiah McMorris
Caleb Pyfrom
Zane Flores
Jaylen Lloyd
CharMar Brown
Tristian Alvano
Devon Jackson
Deshawn Woods
Kaden Helms
Micah Riley
Gage Stenger
Avante Dickerson
Keagan Johnson
Teddy Prochazka
Kobe Bretz
AJ Rollins
Zavier Betts
Chris Hickman
Too early
Ashton Murphy
Michael Burt
Teddy Rezac
Caleb Benning
Eric Ingwerson
Donnovan Jones
Sam Sledge
Mason Goldman
Maverick Noonan
Hit
Xavier Watts
Will Swanson
Nick Heinrich
Bust
Jacob Arop
Sam Thomas
Daniel Kaelin
Daevon Hall
Isaiah McMorris
Caleb Pyfrom
Zane Flores
Jaylen Lloyd
CharMar Brown
Tristian Alvano
Devon Jackson
Deshawn Woods
Kaden Helms
Micah Riley
Gage Stenger
Avante Dickerson
Keagan Johnson
Teddy Prochazka
Kobe Bretz
AJ Rollins
Zavier Betts
Chris Hickman
Too early
Ashton Murphy
Michael Burt
Teddy Rezac
Caleb Benning
Eric Ingwerson
Donnovan Jones
Sam Sledge
Mason Goldman
Maverick Noonan
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I have a problem with one guy's classification. As a sophomore this past season Devon Jackson was 6th in tackles on a team that finished 13-1. I can't label that a bust. It worst it's "too early" but more likely a Hit. Actually, I think "too early" is the better classification for Brown as well.
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Nakos now saying Cal is the leader. Lol
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waiting for the random sacramento state update after his secret visit there
