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There were a bunch of guys that seemingly needed to shit or get off the pot. Let's take a look at if the following were able to do it with what we heard during spring.
A crowded Running back room:
I feel like Rahmir Johnson solidified himself as a playing time candidate once again. The guy emerged only as the season went on last year after a pretty quiet spring and summer where many thought (including me) he was a transfer candidate. Now he appears to have stepped up as a leader too.
Yant needed a big spring after varying results running the ball last year. People doubted if he could get into shape or had the mental toughness to overcome some attitude issues that crept up late in the season. I feel like he answered the questions because he reported in good shape and was rumored to be a bull in practice. Looked good despite not being able to show off his top trait in the two hand touch spring game, his ability to break tackles.
Newcomer Anthony Grant seemed to do what he needed to do to get into the playing time conversation. He showed up, practiced well and broke a big run in the game. Add a good summer and he'll look like a recruiting steal.
Off the pot: Markese Stepp. This has seemed like a bad transfer for a while now. Injuries made sure it started bad and he was never able to get any sort of positive momentum going. Doubtful to factor him in to much PT on Saturdays.
Gabe Irvin gets no grade from me. Still recovering from an injury and has the chance to be buried by the time the season gets rolling. Unfortunate, but that's how college football goes.
Defensive backs:
Farmer and Newsome have the most experience and didn't hurt themselves at all.
Issac Gifford and Marques Buford seemed to build on all the positive things we heard about them from last year and should see time this year.
Tommi Hill and Deshon Singleton seem to be the newcomers getting rave reviews now. Tommi also puts in time on special teams. Sounds like they did what they needed to do. Omar Brown and Javier Morton were big transfers/recruits but didn't seem to make much noise. Jury still out there based on such a short time in Lincoln.
Tyreke Johnson had a quiet spring but made a play or two in the spring game. That's a positive sign. Will it be enough?
Off the pot: Noa Pola Gates looks like a 4 star bust at this point. He has never flashed bright enough to be noticable despite him being such a coveted high school recruit. If it didn't happen this spring with 3 DB positions open, when will it?
Braxton Clark could be the guy who gets passed over. Didn't really hear any buzz about him. Transfer?
Tamon Lynum has been reported to be a good teammate and put on the size needed but still might be low on the chart. Might need another year.
Javin Wright: Is he a safety? OLB? 3rd down passing coverage LB like Jojo? Hasn't Issac Gifford usurped him for that spot already? Did he even play in the spring game? Is he passed his blood clot issues? Might be time to move on and give his scholarship to a contributor.
What do you think guys?
A crowded Running back room:
I feel like Rahmir Johnson solidified himself as a playing time candidate once again. The guy emerged only as the season went on last year after a pretty quiet spring and summer where many thought (including me) he was a transfer candidate. Now he appears to have stepped up as a leader too.
Yant needed a big spring after varying results running the ball last year. People doubted if he could get into shape or had the mental toughness to overcome some attitude issues that crept up late in the season. I feel like he answered the questions because he reported in good shape and was rumored to be a bull in practice. Looked good despite not being able to show off his top trait in the two hand touch spring game, his ability to break tackles.
Newcomer Anthony Grant seemed to do what he needed to do to get into the playing time conversation. He showed up, practiced well and broke a big run in the game. Add a good summer and he'll look like a recruiting steal.
Off the pot: Markese Stepp. This has seemed like a bad transfer for a while now. Injuries made sure it started bad and he was never able to get any sort of positive momentum going. Doubtful to factor him in to much PT on Saturdays.
Gabe Irvin gets no grade from me. Still recovering from an injury and has the chance to be buried by the time the season gets rolling. Unfortunate, but that's how college football goes.
Defensive backs:
Farmer and Newsome have the most experience and didn't hurt themselves at all.
Issac Gifford and Marques Buford seemed to build on all the positive things we heard about them from last year and should see time this year.
Tommi Hill and Deshon Singleton seem to be the newcomers getting rave reviews now. Tommi also puts in time on special teams. Sounds like they did what they needed to do. Omar Brown and Javier Morton were big transfers/recruits but didn't seem to make much noise. Jury still out there based on such a short time in Lincoln.
Tyreke Johnson had a quiet spring but made a play or two in the spring game. That's a positive sign. Will it be enough?
Off the pot: Noa Pola Gates looks like a 4 star bust at this point. He has never flashed bright enough to be noticable despite him being such a coveted high school recruit. If it didn't happen this spring with 3 DB positions open, when will it?
Braxton Clark could be the guy who gets passed over. Didn't really hear any buzz about him. Transfer?
Tamon Lynum has been reported to be a good teammate and put on the size needed but still might be low on the chart. Might need another year.
Javin Wright: Is he a safety? OLB? 3rd down passing coverage LB like Jojo? Hasn't Issac Gifford usurped him for that spot already? Did he even play in the spring game? Is he passed his blood clot issues? Might be time to move on and give his scholarship to a contributor.
What do you think guys?
