Hard Knocks - DONU Style

[huskerj12]

This is awesome. Something that stands out right away is how seriously and authentically Rhule and his staff take the camaraderie and "brotherhood" aspects. Just in that video we see things like:

• Moving the team into the dorms for two weeks
• Having each meeting start with a bunch of high fives and hugs all around
• Having different members of the team get in front of the group during the meeting and introduce themselves and do a bit (the player in the video rapped and the team loved it)
• Ambushing the team with water balloons at the end of a practice

Every single coach uses "culture" and "brotherhood" and "the guy on your right and left" as a cliched talking point, but it seems like NU is now doing sooo much to actually create it and have it feel real to everyone on the team. I know it's impossible to have every player on the same page, but Rhule and the gang are showing that it takes actual work and passion to CREATE team bonding and culture.

I remember hearing about how defensive players didn't even know the names of offensive players in recent years, and vice versa, I just can't imagine a disconnected atmosphere like that anymore under Rhule.

 

[SoCal_Corn]

Seems like that is what’s coming

Was that 1 Minute Episode One?

Or is there something to actually watch?

 

[Kaladin]

Was that 1 Minute Episode One?

Or is there something to actually watch?

Episode 1 is 30+ minutes long

It’s on YouTube

 

[Dell Husker]

Was that 1 Minute Episode One?

Or is there something to actually watch?

 

[herbsinator]

i really really am hopeful on this hire. He seems to want to keep the team accountable.

Someone call 911. Doc is being held hostage.

 

[vailhusker]

Was that 1 Minute Episode One?

Or is there something to actually watch?

 

[nja13]

That speech by Rhule right in the middle (starts 13:40) is amazing. The guy could make a career on the speaking circuit just repeating that speech.

 

[nja13]

Having each meeting start with a bunch of high fives and hugs all around

A little different from giving the coach a standing ovation when he walks in, isn't it?

Having different members of the team get in front of the group during the meeting and introduce themselves and do a bit (the player in the video rapped and the team loved it)

Anyone know what song he was doing? I couldn't make out a single word. (That was a problem at various times throughout the video. Sometimes the music overwhelmed the speaking. You can tell they didn't have people mic'ed up.)

 

[vailhusker]

This is awesome. Something that stands out right away is how seriously and authentically Rhule and his staff take the camaraderie and "brotherhood" aspects. Just in that video we see things like:

• Moving the team into the dorms for two weeks
• Having each meeting start with a bunch of high fives and hugs all around
• Having different members of the team get in front of the group during the meeting and introduce themselves and do a bit (the player in the video rapped and the team loved it)
• Ambushing the team with water balloons at the end of a practice

Every single coach uses "culture" and "brotherhood" and "the guy on your right and left" as a cliched talking point, but it seems like NU is now doing sooo much to actually create it and have it feel real to everyone on the team. I know it's impossible to have every player on the same page, but Rhule and the gang are showing that it takes actual work and passion to CREATE team bonding and culture.

I remember hearing about how defensive players didn't even know the names of offensive players in recent years, and vice versa, I just can't imagine a disconnected atmosphere like that anymore under Rhule.

I noticed it even with the room assignments, they really tried to mix it up so that players would be with other players they might not ordinarily be around - offense with defense, scholarship with walk-ons, older players with younger ones, and so on.

 

[Tonkasker]

I wanna play for this motherfucker!!

 

[greybeardedchild]

I wanna play for this motherfucker!!

mebbe could if you weren't old and fat

 

[HuskerDocCo]

Someone call 911. Doc is being held hostage.

may i have some grey poupon sumbitch?

 

[HuskerDocCo]

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A tale of two docs

hey sumbitch get me some grey poupon

 

[HuskerDocCo]

Bernie, go to the c store and get me some grey poupon sumbitch . Need it for some Turkey

 

[vailhusker]

 

[CornHub]

This is awesome. Something that stands out right away is how seriously and authentically Rhule and his staff take the camaraderie and "brotherhood" aspects. Just in that video we see things like:

• Moving the team into the dorms for two weeks
• Having each meeting start with a bunch of high fives and hugs all around
• Having different members of the team get in front of the group during the meeting and introduce themselves and do a bit (the player in the video rapped and the team loved it)
• Ambushing the team with water balloons at the end of a practice

Every single coach uses "culture" and "brotherhood" and "the guy on your right and left" as a cliched talking point, but it seems like NU is now doing sooo much to actually create it and have it feel real to everyone on the team. I know it's impossible to have every player on the same page, but Rhule and the gang are showing that it takes actual work and passion to CREATE team bonding and culture.

I remember hearing about how defensive players didn't even know the names of offensive players in recent years, and vice versa, I just can't imagine a disconnected atmosphere like that anymore under Rhule.

It's helping to foster a mentality that you play for your brother on the right and left of you. The game is bigger than any individual.

 

[Dell Husker]

 

[vailhusker]

 

[jickey moseph]

Another impeccably produced video. I wish they were releasing more than just the 3 episodes. The film team really loves this Ethan Nation kid - he seems like a character.

Nice little segment on IGC, I think he'll make an impact this season. Also, a Marcus Washington sighting.

 

[Goskers07]

Ethan Nation seems like a CTB type. Gonna be a fan favorite with a personality like that.