Jurgens

[HCFord1]

When is the last time we recruited a true HS center instead of converting a player from another position into a center? Seems like a position you would want someone with experience handling the ball, leading a group of O linemen, communicating protection during a game, and just being familiar with that roll.... oh and actually snapping the fucking ball, forgot about that part. Apparently our $35m head coach did too.

edit: I looked, I think the last true Hs scholarship center recruited to Nebraska was Michael decker. Ouch

Part of that is that most kids who play OL in major conferences are the best linemen on their team. It's not unheard of but they typically don't play center in HS, partly because they're usually the biggest guy on the team.

 

[Havoc34]

Part of that is that most kids who play OL in major conferences are the best linemen on their team. It's not unheard of but they typically don't play center in HS, partly because they're usually the biggest guy on the team.

that’s a fair point, just seems like it’s more important for the center to get the ball to the QB cleanly than being an elite blocker. I’d take a kid who’s an elite snapper and a mediocre blocker than one who risks turning the ball over 2-3 times a game.

 

[HCFord1]

that’s a fair point, just seems like it’s more important for the center to get the ball to the QB cleanly than being an elite blocker. I’d take a kid who’s an elite snapper and a mediocre blocker than one who risks turning the ball over 2-3 times a game.

Definitely. But the crazy thing is that it isn't that difficult of a skill to learn, so it shouldn't be a sacrifice that ever needs to be made. People move to center all the time. Hell, Matt Farniok is able to snap the ball just fine and he had never played the position until a couple of weeks ago.

 

[Havoc34]

Definitely. But the crazy thing is that it isn't that difficult of a skill to learn, so it shouldn't be a sacrifice that ever needs to be made. People move to center all the time. Hell, Matt Farniok is able to snap the ball just fine and he had never played the position until a couple of weeks ago.

Jesus, makes it all that more frustrating to think about

 

[Jim14510]

Definitely. But the crazy thing is that it isn't that difficult of a skill to learn, so it shouldn't be a sacrifice that ever needs to be made. People move to center all the time. Hell, Matt Farniok is able to snap the ball just fine and he had never played the position until a couple of weeks ago.

I'd contend that the vast majority of high school centers have less bad snaps.

 

[ThomOsborneMD]

According to a genius over on RSS he just needs to practice snapping “500+“ times

 

[Alcaus]

According to a genius over on RSS he just needs to practice snapping “500+“ times

Only way to establish mind-muscle connection

 

[ThomOsborneMD]

Only way to establish mind-muscle connection

Sure but has he not been practicing?

 

[Alcaus]

Sure but has he not been practicing?

Snapping? No way, it's an injury issue.

 

[BIG TONE SOPRANO]

Is this a new development going forward or has he already been helping? I really hope it's new...

happened last year as well

 

[MtnHusker]

Sure but has he not been practicing?

from all accounts our insiders who have seen practice claim he snaps well in practice. Few issues. Appears to me he just gets in his own head during the games and gets the Yips. Lots of responsibility on the Center to make calls to go along with snapping the ball. Not sure it is a "Slow Blinker" maybe just nerves during the games.

 

[Havoc34]

from all accounts our insiders who have seen practice claim he snaps well in practice. Few issues. Appears to me he just gets in his own head during the games and gets the Yips. Lots of responsibility on the Center to make calls to go along with snapping the ball. Not sure it is a "Slow Blinker" maybe just nerves during the games.

these boys need to get laid and lighten up, maybe they’re having a tough time finding good pussy on campus because of covid/social distancing?

 

[Jim14510]

these boys need to get laid and lighten up, maybe they’re having a tough time finding good pussy on campus because of covid/social distancing?

Was a problem before covid. You'd have to have really bad game if you can't get laid as a power 5 football player.

 

[DrinkItIn]

 

[Alcaus]

JFC

🤣

 

[Havoc34]

Was a problem before covid. You'd have to have really bad game if you can't get laid as a power 5 football player.

So Nebraska girls not putting out? Maybe these culture issues are bigger than we suspected

 

[slattimer]

According to a genius over on RSS he just needs to practice snapping “500+“ times

I'm amazed at how often I'm amazed at the pure fucking stupid that is posted on tater island...like every fucking day.

 

[Blackshirts_Win_'ships]

Something tells me you were a center in your day. Am I right or wrong?

Indeed I was...and the Cam Jurgens of long snapping