Mitch Sherman - The Athletic

[Pipe Line]

What scouts are telling Cam he needs another year? The consensus is rds 3-5, maybe higher since he is gonna murder the combine/pro-day workouts.

Article from Sip and @Faux Sean Callahan said 3-5 this offseason, and I believe 2-3 next offseason, if I remember right. Basically would help his draft stock if he stayed one more year to improve

 

[ChocaEgg]

Article from Sip and @Faux Sean Callahan said 3-5 this offseason, and I believe 2-3 next offseason, if I remember right. Basically would help his draft stock if he stayed one more year to improve

That is far from "needs another year"

 

[slattimer]

What scouts are telling Cam he needs another year? The consensus is rds 3-5, maybe higher since he is gonna murder the combine/pro-day workouts.

Hell likely kill it at his pro day workouts. He’s a freak show athletically. And you’ve got to be a freak show to play at that level. Centers that can move like him. They’re rare. And valuable.

 

[Pipe Line]

That is far from "needs another year"

Different wording, sure, not far though. He needs another productive year to improve his draft stock. Could technically be the same said for Adrian. The same can be said for the defensive guys that came back last year

 

[aBgRdFn]

Is this thread from last night still around?

Yes. Unfortunately for you it’s behind a paywall….

 

[CybrrMonky71]

Maybe you don’t live in the metro and have access to his radio show.

Damon literally spends 3 hours a day hinting at doom and gloom shit that only comes to fruition 1/2 the time. He’s absolutely masterful at making a whole bunch of nothing sound like something and a big portion of our fan base eats it up and gets him the attention he craves. He’s basically the Husker football version of a cock tease.

I’m guessing that Mitch’s “source” was present when @Boondock_St_Sker heard Benning say that there might be a few disgruntled players. And Boondock basically said, if I’m not mistaken, that Damon delivered it in his usual cryptic manner.

Honestly, we give Dean so much shit but Damon is just as bad except with a better delivery and less punchable face. Absolute clown.

Yep
That’s DB
He loves to act like he’s above drama but he hints around to create drama so he can claim deniability when what he’s hinting isn’t true/can’t be tied to him
Neither him or Severe are half as smart as they think they are. Severe will just say dumb stuff which in reality is a better kinda of stupid

 

[CornHub]

Here's what I find interesting...
Why the fuck would Mickey come here if this place is such a dumpster fire? HC in waiting? Must be the $$$? Wants to coach at his Alma Mater?

He HAS to know who the OC is going to be right? does it matter? he's the fucking associate head coach!!

Who is the swingin' dick in the coaches room now?

Yeah this is a bunch of bullshit if you ask me. Sherman got a bad source or things aren't going well over at the athletic and they're desperate for new subscribers.

 

[Faux Sean Callahan]

Article from Sip and @Faux Sean Callahan said 3-5 this offseason, and I believe 2-3 next offseason, if I remember right. Basically would help his draft stock if he stayed one more year to improve

He is a mid 4th round right now.

Centers don't have a ton of value in the draft. So because of that it will be very tough for him to Crack that 1st round ever, but he can be an easy 2nd round guy given his natural athleticism.

 

[Faux Sean Callahan]

My favorite part of this is you have a Fake Dean Twitter account

I have one of 247 too.. Debating on bringing the show to rivals but I really don't want to pay for that trash

 

[huskermack]

It’s all so sad.

 

[wildcat_husker]

Yeah this is a bunch of bullshit if you ask me. Sherman got a bad source or things aren't going well over at the athletic and they're desperate for new subscribers.

Why do you think this? Mike513’s posts on RSS were pretty negative. Everything I’ve heard sounds pretty somber as well. Maybe things truly aren’t that great?

 

[BIG TONE SOPRANO]

Interesting article he put out today. Seems to be confirming some of the turmoil going on, otherwise it would be odd to publish this.


LINCOLN, Neb. — If the first seven days of the offseason at Nebraska serve to preview the nine months ahead, buckle in for a bumpy ride before the Huskers kick off in Dublin against Northwestern.

The latest developments out of Memorial Stadium exacerbate the need to find impact players in the transfer portal, with the early departures of quarterback Adrian Martinez, first-team All-Big Ten tight end Austin Allen, second-team All-Big Ten cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt and defensive end Deontre Thomas. In addition, third-team All-Big Ten center Cam Jurgens and nose tackle Damion Daniels are on track to leave, said multiple sources close to the program. Jurgens has two seasons of remaining eligibility; Daniels has one.

It was a turbulent week behind the curtain in Lincoln. In the wake of a 3-9 season, the fallout began.

Conversations between coach Scott Frost and some of the departing players grew contentious, sources said, and several players took concerns to athletic director Turd Alberts. Alberts canceled travel plans Friday to attend meetings with Big Ten ADs ahead of the conference title game, participating instead via Zoom.

It all comes as Martinez, the four-year starter, entered the transfer portal and former Nebraska quarterback and LSU assistant Mickey Joseph returned as associate head coach, wide receivers coach and pass game coordinator.

Meanwhile, Frost continued his search for new assistant coaches — including an offensive coordinator — to replace the quartet fired on Nov. 8.

Who really thought, after five consecutive losing seasons, it would be a smooth ride to August?

Notably, the wait for Frost’s next move is occurring amid tension.

Between the end of the regular season and the open of the early signing period, the coach had 18 days to rebuild his offensive staff and sell a new vision to committed recruits — while attempting to add firepower to a class that ranks last in the Big Ten, according to the 247Sports Composite.

Now he’s got 11 days. Furthermore, the clock is ticking on transfer portal entries. More than 100 FBS players on Monday alone declared their intentions to find new schools. Nebraska, without a full staff or a known offensive identity, has been left more flat-footed than it would prefer at the start of a transfer season that needs to deliver a series of big hits.

Frost’s search to fill the spot for a play-calling offensive coordinator has led to speculation about numerous options. As the wait lengthens, it remains unclear if Frost has been turned down, or if he’s waiting on a decision from Zak Hill at Arizona State, while also looking at a pool of possible candidates that includes Robert Anae of Virginia, Warren Ruggiero at Wake Forest or Brent Davis at Army.

Donovan Raiola, the Chicago Bears assistant and brother of former Nebraska great Dominic Raiola, is believed to be under consideration to coach the offensive line. Ron Brown, a longtime former offensive assistant at Nebraska who has worked as an analyst this year and served as interim running backs coach for the Huskers’ final two games, may be in line to take that job on a permanent basis.

A special-teams coordinator might have to come later in the offseason.

What other areas of uncertainty could exist?

Well, there’s the quarterbacks. The identity of the next offensive coordinator looms large for returning QBs Logan Smothers and Heinrich Haarberg. It could also impact plans of Richard Torres, the San Antonio quarterback pledged to sign with the Huskers this month.

Nebraska is sure to scour the portal for a QB to compete with Smothers and others next spring. The first-time starter accounted for three touchdowns and 262 yards against Cockeyes on Nov. 27 in the Cockeyes’ 28-21 victory.

Martinez’s exit, while not a surprise, closed a chapter of the Frost era. He leaves as the all-time leader in total offense at the school after posting a 14-24 record as the starter since 2018 and the only three-time captain at Nebraska.

The arrival of Joseph opens another chapter. His hire was announced Friday. The 53-year-old assistant played QB at Nebraska from 1988 to 1991 under Tom Osborne, starting in 1990 for a nine-win team. He got his start in coaching at Omaha North in 1995 and spent the past five seasons at LSU, earning acclaim for recruiting prowess.

Joseph coached Ja’Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson and Terrace Marshall, a record-setting group, for the Tigers’ 2019 national championship team. His receivers this year at LSU included former five-star prospect Kayshon Boutte and four-star talents Malik Nabers and Chris Hilton.

Seemingly set to receive a raise over his $500,000 LSU salary, Joseph provides an immediate boost for the Huskers in recruiting. His reputation and resume figure to excite a receiving corps at Nebraska that, while disjointed under former offensive coordinator Matt Lubick, features considerable talent.

Omar Manning, the NFL-caliber wideout, is eligible to return for one season after he recorded 27 catches for 379 yards this year, his first as a contributor. Zavier Bettscaught 20 balls and flashed high-level ability. Young receivers Alante Brown, Will Nixon, Latrell Neville, Kamonte Grimes and Shawn Hardy could provide plenty with which Joseph can work.

In Joseph, the Huskers perhaps found a dose of stability. Their hope is that it’s contagious.

Mitch hates that faggit Frost

 

[Faux Sean Callahan]

Interesting...didn't think that post earlier could possibly by true...looks like I'm wrong.

I mean mitch is hardly a decent reporter... He probably scooped it off here and ran with it.

Who knows, probably some truth but doubt it is as juicy as some are thinking.

 

[Cash68847]

Why do you think this? Mike513’s posts on RSS were pretty negative. Everything I’ve heard sounds pretty somber as well. Maybe things truly aren’t that great?

How great can things be after four straight losing seasons and finishing 3-9 this year?

 

[Cash68847]

He is a mid 4th round right now.

Centers don't have a ton of value in the draft. So because of that it will be very tough for him to Crack that 1st round ever, but he can be an easy 2nd round guy given his natural athleticism.

So it’s safe to assume cam is gone?

 

[BIG TONE SOPRANO]

I mean mitch is hardly a decent reporter... He probably scooped it off here and ran with it.

Who knows, probably some truth but doubt it is as juicy as some are thinking.

Hes amazingly smooth. You have downs

 

[huskermack]

Hes amazingly smooth. You have downs

 

[CornHub]

Why do you think this? Mike513’s posts on RSS were pretty negative. Everything I’ve heard sounds pretty somber as well. Maybe things truly aren’t that great?

It just doesn't add up. Why would the players not stop trying during the regular season after their coaches were fired? Why would Mickey Joseph come here knowing he's walking into a cluster fuck (he had to know, I'm sure he talked to Turd and former players before taking the job)? Why haven't we seen more players names in the portal if there's really so much turbulence? It seems to be only the old players that were likely to move on anyways that are pissed off? Idk, it's just doesn't make sense.

 

[Baron Winnebago]

How great can things be after four straight losing seasons and finishing 3-9 this year?

No fucking kidding. No reason to Baghdad Bob it.

 

[Faux Sean Callahan]

So it’s safe to assume cam is gone?

I would say that is where it is trending.

It makes sense if he is worried about his injury history.

He is a guy who is still pretty raw and could climb to 2/3 round range. Which if he was drafted the same spot as Humphrey (2nd center in 21 draft in the late 2nd round) he would make roughly 40% more. If he gets to early 2nd he is looking at closer to 100% more.