Go Big Read: Nebraska football coaches are fans of ‘smarter’ preseason rules and other kernels
Nebraska football coach Barrett Ruud is a big fan of doing away with two-a-days and other kernels of Husker news in today’s Go Big Read.
The Nebraska football team, as well as the rest of college football, don’t have a tool in its practice toolbelt that used to be standard. Two-a-day practices, once a staple of football in general, are not allowed by the NCAA anymore.
To hear linebacker coach Barrett Ruud tell it, that particular tool isn’t going to be missed. Ruud recently talked to Steve Sipple about how much he likes the new practice and “preseason” rules put in place.
Check out his comments and more in this morning’s Go Big Read:
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Steven M. Sipple: With two-a-days banned, Ruud praises NCAA’s ‘smarter’ preseason rules
Ruud talks about the fact that he even used to have three-a-day practices. The coach likes the way things are done now quite a bit better.
Husker linebacker Honas picks up confidence with a little help from his friends
Yet another new Husker is getting quite a bit of praise for his performance early in camp.
UCF grad transfer Neal’s impact already felt at Husker practice
Speaking of new Huskers, Tre Neal is more than a boost in talent in the defensive backfield. As Parker Gabriel points out, he’s like having another coach playing right there on the field.
Sean Beckton raves about top Husker TE Jack Stoll: ‘He wants to whip the guy in front of him.’
There’s also been plenty of praise for a returning Nebraska football player. Tight end Jack Stoll is apparently stepping up.
Outside of Nebraska football and around the Big Ten
Spartans lose top DB Scott to injury
Michigan State lost one of its best defenders for the season earlier this week. That could have one heck of an implication for the Huskers.
John Beilein undergoes successful double bypass heart surgery
Beilein is one of the best head coaches in college basketball. Its good to see he is apparently recovering well. When we beat Michigan this year, we’re going to want him at the helm.
Ezekiel Elliott’s dad one of 200-250 people who rallied in support of Urban Meyer Monday
It wouldn’t be a day that ends in y if we didn’t talk about Ohio State. That rally was an embarrassment to anyone who considers themselves a rational human. I get why Ezekiel’s family supports Urban. It would have been better if they supported him from afar.