LINCOLN – Nebraska Football reported back to fall practices on Saturday and held their first practice of the 2023-24 season Monday morning. First year Head Coach Matt Rhule addressed the media after the session:
RHULE – FARMER SUSPENDED BY TEAM:
The first day of fall practices for the Nebraska Football team came with some added drama, as a returning starter in the defensive backfield was not at practice on Monday. First year Head Coach Matt Rhule had more details…
Rhule reiterated later it is a “wait and see” approach with Farmer, who was the second leader in tackles last season for the Blackshirts.
RHULE – MARTIN A GOOD HIRE REPLACING WAGER:
Nebraska Football was off to a shaky start for preseason camp as tight ends coach Bob Wager resigned after seven months on the job Friday evening. Replacing him is Josh Martin, an analyst that received plenty of praise from Matt Rhule after Monday’s practice…
Martin has become the interim-tight end coach replacing Wager. Rhule added that a permanent hire can still be made later.
RHULE – REPS ARE MOST IMPORTANT FOR YOUNG PLAYERS:
First Year Husker Head Coach Matt Rhule addressed the media after the opening practice of preseason camp on Monday, adding he was thrilled to see his younger players receiving more practice time…
Rhule complemented the team speed as well from his incoming freshman class.
RHULE – FRESHMEN SPEED STANDS OUT:
Head Coach for Nebraska Football Matt Rhule was impressed by the overall speed of his young freshman group after his first day of practice for fall camp on Monday…
The Huskers are hoping that more team speed can bring Nebraska back to a bowl game, as the last time the Big Red went bowling was in 2016.
RHULE – TEAM LIFE ON CAMPUS IN DORMS:
Matt Rhule went old-school for his first Husker fall practices, placing the team back on campus in the dorm rooms. Rhule shared he was ecstatic to get started early…
Rhule added that all coaches – including the support staff of strength coaches, analysts, trainers, and others – are all staying in the dorms as part of a team-bonding experience to begin the preseason.
RHULE – BUILDING BROTHERHOOD ON CAMPUS:
Head Coach for Nebraska Football Matt Rhule discussed his passion for the idea to keep the entire football squad on campus during fall camp after Monday’s opening session…
The Huskers started their fall camp with players reporting on Saturday. Nebraska opens their season on August 31 at Minnesota.
