LINCOLN – Nebraska Football head coach Matt Rhule addressed the media for the final time leading into the Huskers Week Two matchup at Colorado. The first year leader of the Big Red discussed injuries, new faces needing to step up, and much more.
HUSKER FOOTBALL THURSDAY PRACTICE COMMENTS – MATT RHULE:
RHULE – PROCHAZKA GETTING READY TO GET BACK:
Nebraska Football Head Coach Matt Rhule began his Thursday press conference by talking about injured offensive tackle Teddy Prochazka and his availability for the weekend…
Prochazka missed most of fall camp and the season opener at Minnesota due to a sustained injury. He has also missed significant time the past two seasons with knee injuries.
RHULE – FRESHMEN CONTINUING TO GET READY TO PLAY:
Nebraska Football may need to rely on younger talent due to injuries early in the season, as head coach Matt Rhule added at Thursday’s media session the freshmen are getting prepared…
The receiving corp saw Malachi Coleman and Jaylen Lloyd – both true freshmen – receive playing time at Minnesota in Week One.
RHULE – LESS TURNOVERS MEAN LESS PLAYS:
Head Coach for Nebraska Football Matt Rhule spoke at his Thursday press conference about the importance of turnovers – for and against the Huskers as they prefer for Colorado…
Colorado had one fumble in their upset win over TCU while the Horned Frogs threw three interceptions. Nebraska gave up four turnovers against Minnesota in Week One.
RHULE – NEED MORE OFFENSIVE PLAYS:
Nebraska Football’s offense aims to have more offensive plays and rhythm this week against Colorado, as Head Coach Matt Rhule reiterated during his Thursday press conference…
Offensive Coordinator Marcus Satterfield added Wednesday that the team needs to establish a physical running game to get back to their pace.
RHULE – NO CONCERNS ABOUT REBOUNDING FROM LOSS:
Nebraska Football has had more one score losses in the past five seasons than any other team in the country. First year Big Red head coach Matt Rhule was asked if there was any concern that his team may not be able to rebound heading to Colorado…
The Huskers look to avenge their Week One loss over now rated No. 22 Colorado.
RHULE – NOT WORRIED ABOUT ANYTHING EXCEPT FOOTBALL:
Husker Football is under a microscope this week with the added pressure of facing Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes. Head Coach Matt Rhule was asked if his team has been distracted with the added attention from social media…
Rhule added that his team’s focus must stay away from the outside pressures and noise – including the added media attention from being the premiere game of Week Two.
