LINCOLN – Nebraska Football continues their preparation leading into game one of not only the 2023 season but also the Matt Rhule era. Prior to Monday’s practice, special teams coach Ed Foley addressed the media to discuss position battles, development, and more.
HUSKER FOOTBALL MONDAY PRACTICE COMMENTS – ST ED FOLEY:
FOLEY – KICKER JOB STILL TO BE DETERMINED:
Special Teams coach Ed Foley spoke to the media prior to Monday’s practice, and was asked if the starting kicker spot had been determined…
The kicker spot will come down to incumbent Timmy Bleekrode and Omaha Westside freshman Tristan Alvano.
FOLEY – HUSKERS HAVE PRACTICED MOST SITUATIONS:
Ed Foley, Nebraska Football special teams coach, continues to prepare his unit for more situational awareness…
Nebraska faces Minnesota on the road on Thursday.
FOLEY – NOT WORRIED ABOUT WHO, MORE ABOUT EXPERIENCE:
Ed Foley – special teams coordinator for Nebraska Football – addressed the media prior to Monday’s practice and said he is focusing on getting more reps to get comfortable for his players in the third phase of the game…
Nebraska aims to make a splash on special teams at Minnesota on Thurday.
FOLEY – BUSCHINI HAD TERRIFIC CAMP:
Brian Buschini is the most consistent piece returning back for the Huskers special teams this year, as special teams coach Ed Foley elaborated further prior to Monday’s practice…
Buschini was named to the Ray Guy award watchlist earlier this summer.
FOLEY – JOHNSONS WILL BE RETURNERS:
Ed Foley, Nebraska Football’s special teams coordinator, was asked who the kick returners leading the Big Red could be heading into their first game…
Nebraska has not fielded a kick return touchdown in multiple seasons, as the Scott Frost era did not yield a single special teams return score.
FOLEY – SPECIAL TEAMS AIDS IN DEVELOPMENT:
Nebraska special teams has been a thorn in the side of the Huskers for nearly a decade – however Ed Foley, special teams coach under Matt Rhule, added Monday that he believes in the third unit’s ability to develop talent…
Nebraska opens their season on Thursday at Minnesota.
