LINCOLN – The Nebraska Football team continued their second week of fall camp this week, as several players addressed the media after the conclusion of Monday and Tuesday’s practice.
NEBRASKA FOOTBALL PRACTICE COMMENTS – PLAYERS:
ISAAC GIFFORD – RESPECT FOR NEW COACHING STAFF:
Nebraska Football defender Isaac Gifford was recruited and played for the Scott Frost staff before they were terminated before the end of the 2022 season. Gifford spoke after Monday’s practice that the new staff has already earned his respect…
Gifford received praise by Head Coach Matt Rhule after Tuesday’s practice stating he saw the Lincoln native as a future NFL prospect.
ISAAC GIFFORD – TEAM CONTINUES TO WORK HARD:
Isaac Gifford, a defensive back for the Nebraska Football team, spoke earlier this week about how the team’s work ethic hasn’t changed – but the coaching staff’s trust in the team did…
Nebraska made a change after their Week 2 loss last season to Georgia Southern, before completely removing the Scott Frost staff at the end of the season with the newly hired Matt Rhule as Head Coach.
ISAAC GIFFORD – CAMP IS TOUGH, ONE DAY AT A TIME:
Nebraska Football’s fall camp has tested the players and coaching staff, and Isaac Gifford – a returning veteran defensive player – stated that he enjoys taking each day one piece at a time…
Gifford’s mentality earned him the sought-after single digit uniform, awarded from his peers as one of the toughest players on the team.
ISAAC GIFFORD – PLAYING SAFETY IS NATURAL:
Nebraska Football defender Isaac Gifford has made a switch to the safety position in defensive coordinator Tony White’s new 3-3-5 scheme. Gifford added in post-practice comments that he’s comfortable with a familiar spot…
The Lincoln native is line for a big season, as Head Coach Matt Rhule spoke in media comments he believes Gifford could be a future NFL prospect.
MALCOLM HARTZOG – PRACTICE GETS EVERYONE READY:
Returning Nebraska Football defensive back Malcolm Hartzog said during the second week of fall camp that the Huskers continue to put good practices together…
The Big Red open their season on August 31 against Minnesota on the road in Big Ten conference play.
MALCOLM HARTZOG – PRACTICING AND FOCUSING AT SAFETY:
Malcolm Hartzog was a good piece to the Huskers defensive backfield last season, and is expecting a new position this year with an adjustment to safety…
The Huskers believe Hartzog to be a key piece to replacing departed starter Myles Farmer, who left the team to enter the transfer portal after the first week of fall camp.
MALCOLM HARTZOG – NEW SCHEME FITS WELL:
Nebraska defensive back Malcolm Hartzog is learning his second defensive scheme in two years, but said during the second week of fall camp he’s excited about the new opportunities in coordinator Tony White’s new 3-3-5…
Hartzog routinely made plays at cornerback last season for the Big Red, as Nebraska expects big plays again from him and returning contributor Isaac Gifford.
MALCOLM HARTZOG – COOPER PROVIDES MOTIVATION:
With a new defensive scheme arrived new defensive coaches for Nebraska Football over the offseason, as Erik Chinander was replaced by defensive coordinator Tony White and his 3-3-5 scheme. Likewise, Corey Cooper is in as the secondary coach, and returning safety Malcolm Hartzog likes what Cooper provides early in fall camp…
The entire defensive staff for Nebraska is new since the final game at Iowa in 2022.
BRYCE BENHART – DORM LIFE IS NOT COMFORTABLE:
Offensive lineman for Nebraska Bryce Benhart had some fun at his first media session during fall camp, saying living in the dorms is not ideal for the returning starter…
The 6’9”, 315 pound right tackle last season has received many compliments from Head Coach Matt Rhule, as the first year Husker coach has stated he sees Benhart as a future NFL lineman.
BRYCE BENHART – HUSKERS CONTINUE TO IMPROVE EVERYDAY:
The Nebraska Offensive line struggled at times in the 2022 season, but returning starter Bryce Benhart remains positive through fall camp as he sees further improvement…
Nebraska aims to rotate at minimum seven offensive lineman this season.
BRYCE BENHART – WORKING ON CONSISTENCY:
Offensive lineman Bryce Benhart had a simple answer for what he’s improving on the most this season…
Benhart and the Huskers O-Line struggled at times in 2022, and are hoping year two under coach Donovan Raiola provides that consistency.
BRYCE BENHART – NEW COACHING PROVIDES TOUGH LOVE:
Offensive lineman Bryce Benhart was singing the praises of tough love from the new Husker coaching staff during the second week of fall camp, saying he has seen the difference from previous coaches…
Nebraska Football puts that tough love to the test on August 31, opening play at Minnesota.
PHALEN SANFORD – TEAM CONTINUES TO WORK DAY-BY-DAY:
Nebraska Football continues their fall camp with the same mantra etched in the sides of Memorial Stadium, as defensive back Phalen Sanford explained in his post-practice comments…
Sanford and the Blackshirts continue to learn Tony White’s new 3-3-5 scheme, set to make its first appearance on August 31 at Minnesota.
PHALEN SANFORD – POSITION IS FAMILIAR FOR HUSKERS:
Phalen Sanford, a returning defensive contributor, spoke after his post-practice comments about the similarities in his position last year to where is placed this season…
The Huskers have adjusted to a 3-3-5 look, allowing more defensive backs on the field to create confusion for opposing offenses.
PHALEN SANFORD – DEFENSE CREATES PLAYMAKERS:
Benkelman native Phalen Sanford explained in his post-practice comments during fall camp how the new defensive scheme for the Blackshirts will aid in creating more plays…
The Huskers aim to create more big plays from their defensive backfield this season with the switch to a 3-3-5 system.
