Nebraska Football: Coaches’ New Year’s Resolutions

The “Stop the Ball” Guys

John Parrella

Parrella no doubt would like to rotate guys in and out more in 2017. His other resolution should be to get a consistent pass rush from the big men up front. When the Huskers don’t blitz linebackers and safeties, they still need to get pressure on the quarterback which was severely lacking this past season.

Brian Stewart and Trent Bray

These two coaches are in the same position for next year. Both have a lot of returning talent and

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both lost a group leader. Safeties coach Stewart lost big hitter Nate Gerry, but has the Williams duo in Kieron and Aaron returning as seniors.

Bray lost team captain and team leader in tackles Josh Banderas. However, he has Marcus Newby, Chris Weber, Dedrick Young, and Mohamed Barry returning. The two coaches’ resolutions need to be to replace the team leaders and get all of the returners to take their talent and skill to the next level.

Donte Williams

The new secondaries coach should have a very simple resolution. He’s been handed a pretty experienced group to work with considering seniors Josh Kalu and Chris Jones return. He will also have sophomore Lamar Jackson back with a season under his belt. His goal should be to learn the players. Find their strengths and weaknesses and help them take that next step.