Nebraska Football: Like Frankenstein, how to build the perfect Husker

Halloween is right around the corner and so with Frankenstein as an inspiration, we decided to put together the perfect Nebraska football player.

As I was driving to work, I got to thinking about Halloween and all the classic monsters of the holiday. Frankenstein is a favorite of mine and that led me to think of what I would do if given the powers of the crazed doctor. How to build the perfect Nebraska football player is what had me perplexed, at first.

Let’s first start with attitude. Much like Coach Scott Frost had to do when he came to town, I need to begin with the correct attitude for my creation. I would select Tanner Farmer. He’s got it all. He wants to win every down. He wants to expect to win until the final score tells him otherwise. He had that epic speech early on in the season that was only missing a mic drop.

I would mix in the media poise and character of that youngin’ who is already making a name for himself as a freshman quarterback for Big Red, Adrian Martinez. He has a simple blend of “QB speak” and honest remarks in his pressers that would make any Husker proud. For an 18-year-old, he’s pretty amazing.

I’d take the shoulders of Mick Stoltenberg and put them into my Frankenstein. He’s embodied what it means to shoulder the burden when things have gone wrong for Nebraska football and yet, regardless of injury, he just keeps standing up straight and responding to whatever comes his way.

I want to add in the biceps of Coach Frost. He’s still got pretty good guns for a guy his age. Not overly developed proving that he can be well rounded, and still room to grow. Yes, please.

Hands. This was the easiest. Wide receiver Stanley Morgan Jr. has made some terrific catches over the years. He’s not quite a “Westerkamp” but I’ll still take his hands over the rest of the current team. He started off the year a little slow but he’s gaining a lot of ground, literally. Go get yourself some the rest of the year, Stanley!

Feet. I want the quickness of running back Maurice Washington‘s fleet feet. The way he just sticks those feet into space and spins or jukes is worthy of a Cedar Pointe roller coaster ride. I can’t wait to watch him next year after Coach Duval and the training table have worked their magic.

Feet aren’t any good unless there is something strong behind them so this was another no-brainer. I’m adding in  Devine Ozigbo‘s legs! That kid has lots of photos where, due to his legs continuously churning, he gains positive yards when most players would be stuck like a mob snitch in cement loafers. He’s always reminded me of running back Rex Burkhead in that way, and not only because he wears number 22.

Finally, I would whip in a lot of NO quit. That is embodied by linebackers Mo Barry and Luke Gifford. They get after the offense like a fat kid after cake. Nebraska football’s much-maligned defense over the years has had a lot of bad things thrown their way. It’s great to see them come out of the Diaco darkness and into the shining light of Husker tackles.

There you have it. That’s my Husker Frankenstein. He’s built out of a lot of different parts, much like this team comes from many different area codes as evidenced on the front of their helmets. In my Halloween scenario, this player would line up next to the quarterback and create havoc as he races into the end zone on almost every play.

Don’t get upset because I left out a kicker. It’s not an afterthought. In my scenario, with MY perfectly built Husker, we don’t need a kicker because we go for 2 every time, and get it!

If you don’t like my creation, build your own Husker and share it with us. Feel free to send me photos of your best Husker Halloween get up or whatever spirit moves you on Wednesday on Twitter at Kelian_NE. As always, GO BIG RED!