LINCOLN – Nebraska Defensive Coordinator Tony White opened up the Monday afternoon press conference prior to the Huskers practice, speaking about the return of the Blackshirts, naming the defensive starters, and previewing the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
HUSKER FOOTBALL MONDAY PRACTICE COMMENTS – DC TONY WHITE:
WHITE – RHULE EARNED RIGHT TO GIVEAWAY BLACKSHIRTS:
Defensive Coordinator Tony White addressed the media prior to Monday afternoon’s practice and was asked about why the decision was made to give away Blackshirts prior to the start of the season…
Nebraska assigned eleven Blackshirts, going to each starter for the defense to open the season.
WHITE – DEFENSE KNOWS MEANING OF BLACKSHIRTS:
Nebraska Football defensive coordinator was asked prior to Monday’s practice whether the Blackshirts being assigned to certain defenders still held value to the tradition…
Eleven Blackshirts were given to defenders prior to practice Monday, with each defensive starter earning the coveted practice jersey.
WHITE – BLACKSHIRTS WILL STAY AT ELEVEN:
Nebraska Defensive coordinator Tony White was asked during Monday’s media session whether the eleven Blackshirts handed out this week will stay at that number or if a change could occur…
Nebraska will have their defensive starters don the Blackshirts in practices leading into their season opener at Minnesota.
WHITE – DEFENSE HAS CONTINUED TO ELIMINATE PROBLEMS:
Tony White – first year defensive coordinator for Nebraska Football – spoke to the media prior to Monday’s practice and said the defense continues to improve by eliminating problems…
Nebraska is aiming to clean up mistakes and create havoc in White’s new 3-3-5 scheme that faces Minnesota on Thursday.
WHITE – STARTERS REWARDED BY CONSISTENCY:
Nebraska Defensive Coordinator Tony White has been impressed by his starters in preseason camp, and highlighted a player whose play has remained dependable during game week preparation…
Borders arrived from Florida having played for the Gators in all twelve regular season games last season.
WHITE – MINNESOTA MODEL OF CONSISTENCY:
Tony White, Nebraska defensive coordinator, showcased praise for the Minnesota program’s consistency during his Monday press conference…
Nebraska aims to break the Golden Gophers consistent win streak over the Big Red; Minnesota has won each matchup since 2018.
