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2023 Fall Camp Thread
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Seventeen days until kickoff.
Husker offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield was among those up front after Monday morning's practice, as he spoke on the wide receivers situation, the backup QBs and the offense's response from Saturday's scrimmage that tilted the defense's way.
Here's a quick rundown of some main items:
– About the receivers in the aftermath of Saturday's news that Zavier Betts is no longer with the squad, "We definitely need to build some depth in that room. We have some guys coming back off injuries that will help us. I think it's a great opportunity for us to see what these young kids can do. We've got some young wideouts who are very talented and explosive and they're going to get a chance. If they prove it in practice they can do it, they can do it in games."
– Satterfield said so far his side has been great about responding to tough days, like Saturday's scrimmage.
"All adversity that has come our way as a team and as an offense, these kids are unbelievable. They're unbelievable workers," he said. "I think they trust our process and Coach Rhule's process. ... So they bounced back today and they were ready to go."
His main concern Saturday was the operation with the play clock and getting plays and personnel groupings on and off the field with real officials on the scene. It was also the first time some young guys had scrimmaged in the stadium.
Satterfield felt they struggled with that procedural stuff early in the scrimmage but also thought they calmed down and started chopping away.
"I told them, 'It's easy to just kind of lock up right there and not be able to perform.' But they got better as the scrimmage went on and made some plays later."
– The coach thought Jeff Sims was "steady" on Saturday. It wasn't his best day but also far from his worst day.
Sims has a good day-to-day approach, the coach thinks, about having a strategy for each day on how to just attack things and get better.
"So he came back (Sunday), got in the film room, had good meetings. He's becoming such a leader on our offense just not doing what he does, but being a vocal leader as well." The coach thought he attacked Monday's work and is in a good spot.
– What about Chubba Purdy and Heinrich Haarberg?
The meetings have been really good and so has the competition, the coach said. "Each one of them have different skillsets and different traits that they bring to the table. So you can game plan things and you can have plays ready for them to go attack a defense and maximizing what they do and what they do best. We're not really ready to name a No. 2 guy right now but we feel like both of them could go into a game and help us win."
Asked if there was any chance of being co-No. 2s basically with their different skills, Satterfield said he wouldn't say that right now but is pleased with their development in knowing the offense.
– The learning curve is steep for a true freshman, yes. "But by no stretch of the imagination would be that hard-headed. If that was going to be detrimental to a kid to go out there and function and play with his speed, then we would definitely scale back anything we had to. We're not an organization that is going to say, 'This is what we do. You've got to figure it out.' We're going to maximize the athletic traits of our kids and let them play freely."
– Satterfield said he's pleased with all the freshmen receivers in what they're tackling right now, knowing it's a whole new ballgame from the level of football they were playing.
He did mention Jaidyn Doss and Jaylen Lloyd. "Those guys have made some plays and been able to go out and function from a physical standpoint and an athletic standpoint." Asked a follow-up about Doss, he said, "Just his physical traits ... speed and everything. His power. It gives him a chance to do some things early on."
– Asked about Thomas Fidone being more than just an in-line tight end possibly, Satterfield said everyone in a "position-less offense" can ideally be used in a variety of ways and noted that Matt Rhule challenged the coaches in that regard over that weekend.
"Just because you have running back or tight end besides your name, that doesn't mean you can't play all those spots on the field." Again, Satterfield said the Huskers would adjust the offense how they need to maximize the talent.
– Yes, if Arik Gilbert did receive a waiver, it's a definite positive because he's "a special talent," Satterfield said. But he added all you can do is get the guys ready you know will be available. Gilbert has been really good about learning everyday and practicing hard with a positive mindset even while in limbo with his eligibility for 2023.
– Like the backup QBs, Satterfield said the running backs all have different skillsets they can bring to the table.
He likes what some guys have shown about being able to get to the perimeter. "(And) you've got guys who can run through your face. You've got some guys that can (be) shifty within the line scrimmage and can run through arm tackles. We have three or four guys who can play really well right now."
– What about taking on Tony White's defense?
"It's literally like trying to solve a puzzle every snap," Satterfield said. "There's different things coming at them. I think Coach Raiola does an unbelievable job of preparation just for practices, just for walk-throughs just to make sure we don't have a lot of unblocked players running through the line of scrimmage."
Satterfield was pleased with the pass protection coming out of the scrimmage in how the guys sorted things out.
"It's a credit to their hard work. They're having to do a lot of extra work just to make sure they can identify where everybody is at on that defense."
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Husker offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield was among those up front after Monday morning's practice, as he spoke on the wide receivers situation, the backup QBs and the offense's response from Saturday's scrimmage that tilted the defense's way.
Here's a quick rundown of some main items:
– About the receivers in the aftermath of Saturday's news that Zavier Betts is no longer with the squad, "We definitely need to build some depth in that room. We have some guys coming back off injuries that will help us. I think it's a great opportunity for us to see what these young kids can do. We've got some young wideouts who are very talented and explosive and they're going to get a chance. If they prove it in practice they can do it, they can do it in games."
– Satterfield said so far his side has been great about responding to tough days, like Saturday's scrimmage.
"All adversity that has come our way as a team and as an offense, these kids are unbelievable. They're unbelievable workers," he said. "I think they trust our process and Coach Rhule's process. ... So they bounced back today and they were ready to go."
His main concern Saturday was the operation with the play clock and getting plays and personnel groupings on and off the field with real officials on the scene. It was also the first time some young guys had scrimmaged in the stadium.
Satterfield felt they struggled with that procedural stuff early in the scrimmage but also thought they calmed down and started chopping away.
"I told them, 'It's easy to just kind of lock up right there and not be able to perform.' But they got better as the scrimmage went on and made some plays later."
– The coach thought Jeff Sims was "steady" on Saturday. It wasn't his best day but also far from his worst day.
Sims has a good day-to-day approach, the coach thinks, about having a strategy for each day on how to just attack things and get better.
"So he came back (Sunday), got in the film room, had good meetings. He's becoming such a leader on our offense just not doing what he does, but being a vocal leader as well." The coach thought he attacked Monday's work and is in a good spot.
– What about Chubba Purdy and Heinrich Haarberg?
The meetings have been really good and so has the competition, the coach said. "Each one of them have different skillsets and different traits that they bring to the table. So you can game plan things and you can have plays ready for them to go attack a defense and maximizing what they do and what they do best. We're not really ready to name a No. 2 guy right now but we feel like both of them could go into a game and help us win."
Asked if there was any chance of being co-No. 2s basically with their different skills, Satterfield said he wouldn't say that right now but is pleased with their development in knowing the offense.
– The learning curve is steep for a true freshman, yes. "But by no stretch of the imagination would be that hard-headed. If that was going to be detrimental to a kid to go out there and function and play with his speed, then we would definitely scale back anything we had to. We're not an organization that is going to say, 'This is what we do. You've got to figure it out.' We're going to maximize the athletic traits of our kids and let them play freely."
– Satterfield said he's pleased with all the freshmen receivers in what they're tackling right now, knowing it's a whole new ballgame from the level of football they were playing.
He did mention Jaidyn Doss and Jaylen Lloyd. "Those guys have made some plays and been able to go out and function from a physical standpoint and an athletic standpoint." Asked a follow-up about Doss, he said, "Just his physical traits ... speed and everything. His power. It gives him a chance to do some things early on."
– Asked about Thomas Fidone being more than just an in-line tight end possibly, Satterfield said everyone in a "position-less offense" can ideally be used in a variety of ways and noted that Matt Rhule challenged the coaches in that regard over that weekend.
"Just because you have running back or tight end besides your name, that doesn't mean you can't play all those spots on the field." Again, Satterfield said the Huskers would adjust the offense how they need to maximize the talent.
– Yes, if Arik Gilbert did receive a waiver, it's a definite positive because he's "a special talent," Satterfield said. But he added all you can do is get the guys ready you know will be available. Gilbert has been really good about learning everyday and practicing hard with a positive mindset even while in limbo with his eligibility for 2023.
– Like the backup QBs, Satterfield said the running backs all have different skillsets they can bring to the table.
He likes what some guys have shown about being able to get to the perimeter. "(And) you've got guys who can run through your face. You've got some guys that can (be) shifty within the line scrimmage and can run through arm tackles. We have three or four guys who can play really well right now."
– What about taking on Tony White's defense?
"It's literally like trying to solve a puzzle every snap," Satterfield said. "There's different things coming at them. I think Coach Raiola does an unbelievable job of preparation just for practices, just for walk-throughs just to make sure we don't have a lot of unblocked players running through the line of scrimmage."
Satterfield was pleased with the pass protection coming out of the scrimmage in how the guys sorted things out.
"It's a credit to their hard work. They're having to do a lot of extra work just to make sure they can identify where everybody is at on that defense."
Monday Quick Hits: Satterfield discusses QBs, young receivers and response to Saturday's scrimmage
Husker offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield offers his update on the offense's progress after Monday's practice.
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Hindsight being available, I agree it sucks being where we are now. However, this time in February we were feeling pretty good with our portal haul at WR. The room was looking like veterans of Kemp, Washington, Brown, Fleeks, IGC and Betts to lead the way with Coleman and the rest of the freshmen filling in gaps.
Unfortunately, luck struck in that Brown decided late in the game that he was no longer OOU, Betts decided he didn't wanna be a millionaire, Fleeks got chubby cheeks and Washington realized he can't stay healthy. It thinned out quick late in the process.
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Nebraska’s wide receivers coach Garret McGuire and several Husker wide receivers met with the media following Monday morning’s practice in Lincoln.
The team is entering week three of fall camp and McGuire said that despite the departure of Zavier Betts from Nebraska last week and the ongoing injuries to Marcus Washington, he sees a strong group of wide receivers in his room.
McGuire said he wasn’t too surprised by Betts moving on, but said he’s focusing his energy on guys who are in the room.
“I love Zavier,” McGuire said. “Once you’re part of our family, you’re part of our family for life. He’s got my number if he ever needs anything he can reach out to me. With all due respect, though, I want to talk about the guys in that room right now. I think they deserve that with all the work they’re putting in right now.”
McGuire said a number of young players are putting themselves in a position to play this season. McGuire said there are tangible things and intangibles that help a young receiver contribute early.
“I’m watching them move around, but the guys who don’t flinch,” McGuire said. “Right now, you gotta imagine, they’re 18 years old. Their head is spinning. They’re still trying to find out where to go to the training table and then you’ve got to learn football. It’s a lot, but those guys who don’t flinch and just kind of attack it head on and you see the talent that they show, which got them here.”
Other wide receiver quick hits, news and notes:
— McGuire said Josh Fleeks hasn’t missed a beat after arriving late to fall camp. Nebraska has been moving Fleeks around because of his dynamic ability in the offense.
— McGuire said Washington is “one of the best teammates in the (WR) room,” McGuire said. The wide receivers coach said Washington has been a great leader and teammate for younger players.
— McGuire said the Husker offense “can be a lot at first” for younger Husker players. He said the young wide receivers are taking things head on and showing a strong work ethic.
— You’ll likely see Ty Hahn and Alex Bullock on the field this season for Nebraska at wide receiver. Both players have been steady in their approach this fall and both give a physical presence on the edge, McGuire said.
— Hahn, in addition to his work on offense, has been working on each of Nebraska’s special teams units so far this fall. Hahn appeared n 11 games last season on special teams for the Huskers.
— Bullock said he has been appreciative of the trust and belief that McGuire has shown in him since arriving in January. Bullock said his only scholarship offer out of high school was to South Dakota State, but chose Nebraska and brings a chip on his shoulder because of being overlooked as a recruit.
— Bullock has also been working as a returner behind Billy Kemp and Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda.
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The team is entering week three of fall camp and McGuire said that despite the departure of Zavier Betts from Nebraska last week and the ongoing injuries to Marcus Washington, he sees a strong group of wide receivers in his room.
McGuire said he wasn’t too surprised by Betts moving on, but said he’s focusing his energy on guys who are in the room.
“I love Zavier,” McGuire said. “Once you’re part of our family, you’re part of our family for life. He’s got my number if he ever needs anything he can reach out to me. With all due respect, though, I want to talk about the guys in that room right now. I think they deserve that with all the work they’re putting in right now.”
McGuire said a number of young players are putting themselves in a position to play this season. McGuire said there are tangible things and intangibles that help a young receiver contribute early.
“I’m watching them move around, but the guys who don’t flinch,” McGuire said. “Right now, you gotta imagine, they’re 18 years old. Their head is spinning. They’re still trying to find out where to go to the training table and then you’ve got to learn football. It’s a lot, but those guys who don’t flinch and just kind of attack it head on and you see the talent that they show, which got them here.”
Other wide receiver quick hits, news and notes:
— McGuire said Josh Fleeks hasn’t missed a beat after arriving late to fall camp. Nebraska has been moving Fleeks around because of his dynamic ability in the offense.
— McGuire said Washington is “one of the best teammates in the (WR) room,” McGuire said. The wide receivers coach said Washington has been a great leader and teammate for younger players.
— McGuire said the Husker offense “can be a lot at first” for younger Husker players. He said the young wide receivers are taking things head on and showing a strong work ethic.
— You’ll likely see Ty Hahn and Alex Bullock on the field this season for Nebraska at wide receiver. Both players have been steady in their approach this fall and both give a physical presence on the edge, McGuire said.
— Hahn, in addition to his work on offense, has been working on each of Nebraska’s special teams units so far this fall. Hahn appeared n 11 games last season on special teams for the Huskers.
— Bullock said he has been appreciative of the trust and belief that McGuire has shown in him since arriving in January. Bullock said his only scholarship offer out of high school was to South Dakota State, but chose Nebraska and brings a chip on his shoulder because of being overlooked as a recruit.
— Bullock has also been working as a returner behind Billy Kemp and Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda.
Monday wide receiver quick hits: McGuire talks young wide receivers and more
Monday was a wide receiver-heavy day at post-practice interviews.
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