LINCOLN – Several Nebraska players addressed the media prior to Tuesday’s practice, as the Huskers prepare for a showdown in Boulder, Colo. facing the Buffaloes.
NEBRASKA FOOTBALL TUESDAY PRACTICE COMMENTS – PLAYERS;
BULLOCK – RECEIVERS MUST STEP UP WITH IGC INJURY:
Alex Bullock, a receiver for the Husker Football team, was asked if the receiving corp feels more pressure now that senior Isaiah Garcia-Castenada was ruled out for the year after the Minnesota contest…
Bullock has the lone touchdown on the season so far for the Huskers, catching a touchdown pass from Jeff Sims in the third quarter.
BULLOCK – SIMS CONTINUED TO LEAD DESPITE SLOW START:
Nebraska Football receiver Alex Bullock spoke about how quarterback Jeff Sims continues to lead despite his three-interception day in the opening game against Minnesota…
Head Coach Matt Rhule added on Monday that Sims has been focused on watching more film on how to improve before the Colorado contest.
PIPER – SIMS READY TO BOUNCE BACK AT COLORADO:
Offensive lineman Ethan Piper was adamant during Tuesday’s press conference that Husker quarterback Jeff Sims is ready to bounce back in Week Two for the Big Red…
Sims threw three interceptions in his opening contest as a Cornhusker, with Nebraska dropping to 0-1 on the year after falling to Minnesota.
PIPER – O-LINE MUST IMPROVE VISION TO PREVENT MISTAKES:
Nebraska offensive lineman Ethan Piper spoke at Tuesday’s press conference about what can improve for the Husker offense heading into Week 2…
The Huskers only mustered ten points and had four turnovers in the opening contest at Minnesota.
BROWN – COLORADO BASE IS MOSTLY SKILL POSITIONS; LOOK FORWARD TO CHALLENGE:
Nebraska defensive back Omar Brown broke down his evaluation of the Colorado offense, and said he’s more than ready to face the talented Buffs…
The Huskers defense played stout throughout their Week One matchup, allowing the top rushing attack in the conference last season to only 55 yards of rushing.
BROWN – DEION SANDERS DEMANDS RESPECT:
Omar Brown, Nebraska defensive back, was asked about what the feeling is going into the Colorado matchup facing off against “Prime Time” Deion Sanders as the Buffaloes head coach…
Sanders played at Florida State in his college career, was a top five NFL draft selection, won multiple Super Bowl rings, and is a member of the NFL Hall of Fame all prior to becoming the head coach at Jackson State before taking the job in Boulder.
NEWSOME – DEFENSIVE FOCUS IN WEEK TWO:
Defensive back Quentin Newsome spoke about the keys for the Blackshirts coming into the matchup with Colorado…
Newsome and the Huskers likely aim to force turnovers against the high-powered Colorado offense – the Blackshirts had an interception in Week One against Minnesota.
NEWSOME – SANDERS IS A GREAT QUARTERBACK:
Nebraska defensive back Quentin Newsome gave praise to Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders during Tuesday’s press conference, saying the coach’s son takes care of business…
Nebraska will face a loaded Buffalo offense; Sanders threw for over 500 yards in Colorado’s opening win against TCU.
