Week 1 Depth Chart vs UTEP + Game Week Notes, Odds & Ends

[Pepe Silvia]

133 starts from four OLmen is absolutely insane.

In contrast, I just read elsewhere that Notre Dame's starting OL has 6 total starts

 

[2010sarenevercomingback]

Our DL is going to fuck people up

Cam & Princewill might be a couple of the best second-string defensive players in the country.

The glass half-empty angle to that is that their total buy-in & work ethic may not yet be where it should be.

 

[Dr.DrakeRamoray]

Cam & Princewill might be a couple of the best second-string defensive players in the country.

The glass half-empty angle to that is that their total buy-in & work ethic may not yet be where it should be.

Or they are behind 5th year seniors

 

[vailhusker]

Cam & Princewill might be a couple of the best second-string defensive players in the country.

The glass half-empty angle to that is that their total buy-in & work ethic may not yet be where it should be.

They will rotate in a lot like last year. These coaches really like to have a good rotation going. We can go two or even three deep on the defense.

I think you will start to see more rotation on the offense this year too. Rhule was even talking about more rotation on the OL in the spring.

 

[MaxHuskers34]

1. Our starting fullback last year is a starting receiver this year
2. Not many ORs compared to other years
3. Who the heck is Derek Branch
4. Malachi needs to step up. Barney will see the field before him this year
5. Our Special Teams scares me

Rhule addressed Malachi in the presser. Said he's further down right now because he's coming back from a groin injury.

 

[2010sarenevercomingback]

Or they are behind 5th year seniors

Butler's a junior. But yes, age/experience is a factor.

 

[Lionsfan93]

RFr at both #2 tackle spots. While the kicking game is shaky, the backup OTs are definitely my biggest concern.

 

[Baron Winnebago]

RFr at both #2 tackle spots. While the kicking game is shaky, the backup OTs are definitely my biggest concern.

Do you think back up OTs will cost more points than a shitty kicker? I'm not saying you're wrong

 

[MaxHuskers34]

RFr at both #2 tackle spots. While the kicking game is shaky, the backup OTs are definitely my biggest concern.

Not concerned with the RT spot. There's a reason Benhart has 41 career starts, he's a very durable guy.

 

[lee_carvallo_12]

RFr at both #2 tackle spots. While the kicking game is shaky, the backup OTs are definitely my biggest concern.

Same, both starting tackles need to stay healthy. The whole OL needs to stay as healthy as possible. Not great depth after the starters.

 

[djw004]

Cause we all know Corc ain't holding up

Haven't they always said they can plug and play in times of crisis? Lutovsky is 6'6 - get his long ass out there in Corc goes down...

 

[djw004]

I don't see how we lose a game with this squad

 

[Cornicator]

I think there is an excessive amount of OVERREACTION about the Tackle position. This is the depth chart for UTEP. I think if Nebraska had to play Colorado or even a Big Ten team this weekend, they would consider some other options or shifting some dudes if Corcoran were to go down.

Secondly, Seagren isn't the scrub people think. Is he inexperienced? Absolutely. But the dude is extremely athletic and turned down the option to play TE at South Dakota State before walking on at Nebraska.

 

[Baron Winnebago]

I think there is an excessive amount of OVERREACTION about the Tackle position. This is the depth chart for UTEP. I think if Nebraska had to play Colorado or even a Big Ten team this weekend, they would consider some other options or shifting some dudes if Corcoran were to go down.

Secondly, Seagren isn't the scrub people think. Is he inexperienced? Absolutely. But the dude is extremely athletic and turned down the option to play TE at South Dakota State before walking on at Nebraska.

Not helping brôther

 

[Pipe Line]

Not helping brôther

My immediate thought

 

[Papa...Football]

I think there is an excessive amount of OVERREACTION about the Tackle position. This is the depth chart for UTEP. I think if Nebraska had to play Colorado or even a Big Ten team this weekend, they would consider some other options or shifting some dudes if Corcoran were to go down.

Secondly, Seagren isn't the scrub people think. Is he inexperienced? Absolutely. But the dude is extremely athletic and turned down the option to play TE at South Dakota State before walking on at Nebraska.

You may be right. But that last sentence is concerning to say the least. We’re supposed to feel better since a TE walked on to play tackle here?

 

[Lionsfan93]

Do you think back up OTs will cost more points than a shitty kicker? I'm not saying you're wrong

I don't think we have a shitty kicker. Good? I don't think so. Probably average. So 2 RFr at OT is more concerning than average kickers.

 

[vailhusker]

 

[Cornicator]

Not helping brôther

My immediate thought

You may be right. But that last sentence is concerning to say the least. We’re supposed to feel better since a TE walked on to play tackle here?

Do you know how many former FCS TEs have turned into multi-year Offensive Tackles at the NFL Level?

Its actually more than the number of former 5-Star HS tackles. I'm not saying Seagren is future NFL All-Pro. But I do know the kid has a freakish body at a hair under 6'7 with abs and an 84 inch wingspan that would've been 2nd at the 2024 NFL combine.

He's taller, bigger, faster, stronger, and more athletic than Corcoran.

 

[Bulldog10]

Do you know how many former FCS TEs have turned into multi-year Offensive Tackles at the NFL Level?

Its actually more than the number of former 5-Star HS tackles. I'm not saying Seagren is future NFL All-Pro. But I do know the kid has a freakish body at a hair under 6'7 with abs and an 84 inch wingspan that would've been 2nd at the 2024 NFL combine.

You’re going to need to post proof here. I have a very hard time believing the number of fcs tight ends playing tackle in the NFL, is higher than the number of HS five stars…. I still think Seagren is way better than people give him credit for.