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8/21 Husker Football Practice Comments – Head Coach Matt Rhule

By Austin Jacobsen Aug 21, 2023 | 7:31 AM

LINCOLN – Nebraska Football wrapped another scrimmage – this time at Memorial Field and in front of select students – during Saturday afternoon’s preseason session. Matt Rhule addressed the media following practice.

 

NEBRASKA FOOTBALL SATURDAY PRACTICE COMMENTS – MATT RHULE:

RHULE – TEAM IS TRENDING TO BEING HEALTHY:

Nebraska Football Head Coach Matt Rhule addressed the media after Saturday’s open practice and scrimmage, and gave a general health update from his squad…

Offensive tackle Teddy Prochaszka has been out since the first week of camp, while receiver Marcus Washington has been in-and-out of practices as well. 

 

RHULE – SATURDAY SCRIMMAGE STEP IN RIGHT DIRECTION:

Matt Rhule, first year Nebraska Football Head Coach, was satisfied from the improvement he saw in his team after Saturday’s scrimmage and practice at Memorial Stadium…

The Huskers continue to trend toward their opening game coming up in ten days on Aug. 31 at Minnesota.

 

RHULE – FUMBLES, MISSED KICKS; MISCUES NEED CORRECTED:

Head Coach for Husker Football Matt Rhule spoke to the media after Saturday’s open scrimmage and said there is still some correction needed across the Big Red…

The Huskers will begin their preparation for their season opener at Minnesota later this week, after taking Sunday and Monday off from practice sessions for the start of the academic year.

 

RHULE – DEFENSE SHOWCASES FUNDAMENTALS AND BIG PLAYS:

Matt Rhule was impressed by his defense’s stout showing after Saturday’s scrimmage, and spoke about their high level of play in his media comments after…

Nebraska’s defense was a weak point in the opening weeks of the season last year, as the Blackshirts hope to showcase improvement beginning Big Ten play at Minnesota next week.

 

RHULE – PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR START OF SCHOOL YEAR:

Nebraska Football has been in their preseason fall camp since July 31, and Head Coach Matt Rhule said after Saturday’s scrimmage it’s important to allow his team some time off with the start of the school year…

The Huskers have been on campus for over four weeks as classes begin today. 

 

RHULE – CAM LENHARDT HANDLES MATURITY:

Last week, true freshman defensive end Cameron Lenhardt was named a preseason freshman All-American by media outlets. Head Coach Matt Rhule said he wasn’t surprised, due to the young up-and-comer’s maturity…

Lenhardt was a four star rated defensive end and has been listed as a rotational starter with incumbent Blaise Gunnerson for the Blackshirts.