'Plug-and-Play' lineman talks the kind of game Nebraska football needs

When Micah Mazzccua committed to the Nebraska football team, it was a bit of a surprise get for Matt Rhule, Donovan Raiola and company. It turns out that when they reeled in the massive offensive lineman, the Huskers landed someone who embodies exactly what the team needs in 2024.

Once he got to Lincoln, Mazzccua started impressing coaches and teammates right away. Then he did what most transfers do and struggled a bit to match Rhule's rigorous standards. To his credit, he adjusted what he was doing and how he did it and now looks like a shoo-in for a starter's spot.

Nebraska football fans don't know it yet, but the arrival of Micah Mazzccua could end up being as important as the arrival of Dylan Raiola. Not just because the monster offensive lineman is an imposing physical force that will help clear room for Raiola and the running backs, but because his attitude has been sorely lacking, especially up front.

Nebraska football needs "Plug-and-Play' lineman's size and attitude

Mazzccua has been called "plug-and-play." He's been called "instant impact" and he'll be called the starter by the time the Huskers announce their depth chart. But it's about more than his ability and his massive 6-foot-5, 325-pound frame.

The transfer offensive lineman isn't afraid of taking anyone on. And he made that clear during a press conference earlier this week. He's got the attitude that Rhule has talked before about putting in the past.

Mazzccua isn't about hoping he's going to beat his opponent. He's about knowing he can beat his opponent. That's an attitude the Huskers will have to learn this year, but they're not all there yet.

"I'm not scared of anybody. There are good players out there, but I'm not really thinking like, 'Oh, we have to deal with them.' They have to deal with me," he said during his presser. "Feel me?"

He's also got the right approach to working. And that's especially important considering that was in doubt when he first joined the Cornhuskers. He talked about that too.

"No glitz & glamour…he [offensive line coachDonovan Raiola] keeps a standard & is always on us. We gotta be everywhere 15 min early…I love it.”

Nebraska football will need Micah Mazzccua's attitude this year. They'll also need him to push around opposing defenses if they want to have any success.