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Nebraska Football: Secondary seems to be locked in and ready to go

By Danny Jaillet

LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 27: Defensive back Deontai Williams #41 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers intercepts a pass in the second half against the Bethune Cookman Wildcats at Memorial Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)
LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 27: Defensive back Deontai Williams #41 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers intercepts a pass in the second half against the Bethune Cookman Wildcats at Memorial Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images) /
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Nebraska Football should have a very strong secondary in 2019

This would certainly fall under the category of good news. It seems like of the defensive back unit for Nebraska Football is focused, sharp, and ready to begin the season. That is certainly a contrast from where they were last year. Nevertheless, players grow each season, and experience certainly plays a role. If the defensive back unit can focus, and play the game at a high level like everyone knows they can, it could be a long year for opposing offenses.

Last year, Lamar Jackson for instance didn’t always have his head in the game. Off-the-field troubles contributed to what was a very difficult year for him. It didn’t seem like it was just Jackson however. At times, the unit seemed out of sorts and not in the right state of mind to play football at certain times. However, it appears to be behind them. That is good news, because when this secondary is on top of their game, they can be difficult to stop

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They certainly have some room for improvement. Last year, they ranked 65th in the country with 11 interceptions. All in all, that is not such a terrible ranking. They were tied with the likes of Michigan, Ohio State, and UCLA. Last year, three players were tied for the team lead with two interceptions. Two of those players will be coming back this year. Jackson and Deontai Williams should be able to hold down the secondary. It is important to note that they can do more than just intercept the football. Jackson finished the season with 28 tackles, while Williams had 23.

Whatever the case may be, the turnaround of the secondary would fit nicely with what it seems like the whole Nebraska Football team has been doing. There has definitely been an urgency to get going. Players undoubtedly want to get that 4-8 taste out of their mouth. I can’t say that I blame them. Nebraska secondary coach Travis Fisher says the turnaround has been noticeable.

"“I don’t have to pinch them to go,” he said. “They all listen. They’re very attentive in meetings and also on the field, the whole entire group.”"

I am fired up to see what the secondary can bring to the table. A new attitude is a great start, and it should hopefully translate to on-field success. This team, not just the secondary, has a ton of potential. Hopefully, they can capitalize on it.

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