LINCOLN – Offensive Coordinator Marcus Satterfield and Defensive Coordinator Tony White addressed the media prior to Wednesday’s practice, as both coaches stated their expectations for improvement before hosting Northern Illinois on Saturday.
HUSKER FOOTBALL WEDNESDAY PRACTICE COMMENTS – SATTERFIELD & WHITE:
SATTERFIELD – SIMS HAS BEEN LIMITED; EXPECTED TO RETURN:
Offensive Coordinator Marcus Satterfield began his Wednesday afternoon press conference by addressing quarterback Jeff Sims ankle injury and his practice availability…
Sims had started the opening two contests of the season and is expected to start the home opener barring a significant change to his injury.
SATTERFIELD – BACKUP QUARTERBACKS HAVE OPPORTUNITY:
Marcus Satterfield – Nebraska’s offensive coordinator – was asked the availability of his backup quarterbacks if starter Jeff Sims is unable to go Saturday, as well as how their practices have went without the No. 1 passer…
Kearney Catholic alum Heinrich Haarberg threw his touchdown pass at Colorado to tight end Thomas Fidone last week.
SATTERFIELD – PASS GAME HAS TO IMPROVE TO PROVIDE BALANCE:
Husker Football offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield spoke about the need for offensive balance during his Wednesday afternoon press conference…
Nebraska struggled to consistently gain offensive yardage in the Minnesota contest, and was unable to get an offensive rhythm going at Colorado due to multiple turnovers stalling drives.
WHITE – HUSKIES WILL BE PHYSICAL TEAM:
Defensive Coordinator for the Huskers Tony White was asked during his Wednesday afternoon presser his first impressions of the Northern Illinois squad coming to Memorial Stadium on Saturday…
Nebraska’s opens Memorial Stadium on Saturday with an evening kickoff set for 6 PM.
WHITE – TEACHING TEMPO AMONGST DEFENSE:
Defensive Coordinator Tony White spoke about the process of teaching his defense about dealing with an up-tempo offensive attack – much like the Huskers saw against Colorado last week…
The Huskers gave up late second half points allowing Colorado to ease a 22 point win in Boulder as Nebraska aims for a more complete effort against Northern Illinois this weekend.
WHITE – BLACKSHIRTS HAVE A TALENTED MIX OF SCHEMES:
Nebraska defensive coordinator Tony White spoke during his Wednesday press conference regarding his complex 3-3-5 scheme, and how it has been assembled to be a disruptive start…
White’s defense allowed only 26 points in the first six quarters of the season – 13 each to Minnesota in their first contest and to Colorado in the opening half.
