LINCOLN – Nebraska Football head coach Matt Rhule addressed the media Monday morning, giving a solemn injury update, highlighting the play of underclassmen, and much more.
NEBRASKA FOOTBALL MONDAY PRACTICE COMMENTS – MATT RHULE:
RHULE – TEAM IS PRETTY BEAT UP; INJURY UPDATE:
Nebraska Football head coach Matt Rhule gave a solemn update to the injury situation for his Huskers during his Monday press conference…
The Huskers had already lost three other offensive starters to season ending injuries earlier this season; Rhule added that each injury against Northwestern were contact injuries and he has never dealt with this many loss of starters in his tenures.
RHULE – GUYS STEPPED UP WHEN NEEDED:
Despite the injury news, Matt Rhule was positive with his team’s performance when backups were asked to step up for injured starters…
The Huskers will continue to play younger players as the season progresses to gain experience and aid the returning starters to win games.
RHULE – PROCHASZKA READY TO CONTRIBUTE:
Teddy Prochaszka, an Elkhorn South alum and former Husker starter, is back in the starting lineup after recovering from his own off-season injury. Head coach Matt Rhule added he trusts the tackle’s ability…
Prochaszka’s past two seasons have been cut short by knee injuries.
RHULE – YOUNGER PLAYERS HAVE MADE PLAYS WHEN ASKED:
Matt Rhule was very pleased with his younger players during his Monday presser, saying that each freshman or underclassmen stepped up to the plate against Northwestern…
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The “next man up” mentality will greatly affect the offensive line, where three new starters are expected to replace injured veterans this week.
RHULE – PURDUE WILL PRESSURE OFFENSE TO TURNOVERS:
Matt Rhule, Husker Football head coach, previewed the Purdue defense and emphasized the importance of limiting turnovers for his offense…
Nebraska’s first two offensive possessions against Northwestern ended in turnovers, while several fumbles were nearly lost by the Big Red in the first half.
RHULE – HARD-WORKING PRACTICES FOR HUSKERS:
Nebraska Football head coach Matt Rhule re-emphasized the importance of practicing tough for his team, especially late in the season…
Rhule added that the scout mentioned only one other team that practices harder than the Huskers – No. 1 Georgia.
