Adam’s dream of playing for the Huskers came to fruition. He was twice named first-team All-Big 12, leading the conference in sacks and winning the Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year award his senior season, along with several other awards, including finishing with All-America honors, in addition to being named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll three times. He’s also been named to Nebraska’s All-Century Team, voted The Best Husker Defensive End since the start of the new millennium, and has been inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame.
Adam went on to play eight years as a Defensive Lineman in the NFL with the St. Louis Rams and Washington Redskins. He was drafted in the 1st round, winning Rams Rookie of the Year; he’s the only Ram in franchise history to start all 16 games as a rookie. He also won the Strongest Redskin award multiple times during his career in the NFL.
Since retiring, he’s experienced great success in the business world and has also appeared multiple times on National Television and Radio Shows, and currently hosts his highly popular show, the Carriker Chronicles, aka, the People’s Show, which has been viewed by millions!
Adam gives some unique insight into why the Huskers' QB1 is leaving, given some of the behind-the-scenes action that’s been going on with the Raiolas at Nebraska.
Terry Bradden has been fired as Husker football's defensive line coach, following O-line coach Donovan Raiola out the door. There's plenty for Adam to unpack, including the far different fate of strength coach Corey Campbell.
Rob Aurich is a high-ceiling and low-floor hire for Matt Rhule's Huskers. Aurich's defenses are known for being physical and gritty, which is music to Adam's ears.