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Husker Football: Practice Report For August 18

By Brandon Cavanaugh

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Another day, another step closer to the beginning of the 2014 Husker football season. Unfortunately, it was also another practice, another injury, so the “Days With A Season-Ending Injury” may go back down to zero.

Here’s what went down:

– Kevin Williams was injured and down on the field for a couple of minutes. No specifics were given following practice.

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– Strangely, there’s been absolutely no mention of long snapper Gabriel Miller’s status. Backup Josh Faulkenberry and safety Nathan Gerry have been splitting reps in his absence.

– Fullback Andy Janovich, tight end Greg Hart, and offensive tackle Zach Sterup are still out, reported as a coin flip for the opener against Florida Atlantic according to Bo Pelini.

– Running back Terrell Newby, wide receiver Brandon Reilly, offensive guard Jake Cotton and tight end Sam Cotton all returned.

– Tommy Armstrong looked better today, but still struggled with consistency.

– Tim Beck after practice on Armstrong:

"He seemed to really step his game up, much more crisp in the passing game, much more decisive in the running game, read and option games. I saw a little extra gear in him, separating himself a little bit."

– After being relegated to the No. 3 offense, Johnny Stanton returned to work with the second unit.

– Beck commented on the potential backups saying:

"We are still evaluating that right now. I am really still evaluating all of them at this point. Tommy has been doing some really good things, Ryker and Johnny both had a good day today. They all possess some things that make them pretty good players."

– Newby looked like his old self, so he’s likely back at the No. 3 spot behind Ameer Abdullah and Imani Cross.

– Wide receivers have been struggling to bring in passes.

– Offensive tackle Matt Finnin was given a day with the No. 1 unit while Givens Price worked with the No. 2 group.

– The kicking competition appears to be alive and well with Mauro Bondi nailing another long one, this time from 57 yards.

– Punter Sam Foltz also had himself a banner day, nailing a punt that went a distance of approximately 65-70 yards.

– Some BTN Interviews:

Defensive end Randy Gregory:

Wide receiver Kenny Bell:

Offensive coordinator Tim Beck:

Defensive coordinator John Papuchis:

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