Nebraska Fall Camp Practice No. 4: News and Quotes

Huskers aim to set the tone with a physical running game

A powerful running game. It was a Husker staple for decades, and getting it re-established was a focus of discussion after Thursday morning's Nebraska football practice.

Position coach E.J. Barthel spoke of instilling a "lion mentality" in the running backs. "Lion's going to hunt. If he doesn't kill, he doesn't eat. That's the reality of how we want to run the football. Everything we do needs to be with physical intent."

Offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield indicated several backs are likely to share the load in the run game.

“The preference is to have Bo Jackson, but you know there’s not a lot of Bo Jacksons out there. So we've got a room full of really talented guys that do a lot of different things. ... It's going to take more than just one this year for us to be successful.”

Thursday's practice was the fourth of preseason camp and the first in full pads. Also speaking to the media were running backs Gabe Ervin and Rahmir Johnson, center Ben Scott, and tight end Nate Boerkircher. Scroll down for all the coverage and video. Asterisk indicates item may require a subscription. Refresh this page for the latest additions. | HuskerMax discussion

Coverage

• Husker247 | Quick hits: OC Marcus Satterfield happy with summer to fall camp transition
  
• Husker247 | Thursday post-practice Quick Hits with E.J. Barthel: 'You wake up a lion, you do lion things'
• Husker247 | Liebentritt making right impression early as Huskers consider fullback possibilities
• Husker247 | Opportunity available for Nebraska's freshman wide receivers
• Inside Nebraska | Quick Hits from OC Marcus Satterfield
• Inside Nebraska | Quick Hits from RBs coach EJ Barthel
• On3 | Marcus Satterfield says young receivers bring speed to offense
• Nebraska Athletics | Football Fall Camp Video & Report: Aug. 3
• Hail Varsity* | 'Lion Mentality' and Nebraska's Pursuit of an Aggressive Running Game
• Hail Varsity* | Nebraska Backfield Embracing Fullbacks in Preseason Camp
• Omaha World-Herald* | Omaha Skutt's Barret Liebentritt turning heads at fullback
• Omaha World-Herald* | Nebraska eyes committee approach at running back
• Omaha World-Herald* | New Nebraska tight end coach Josh Martin is full-go
• Omaha World-Herald* | Notes: Nebraska returns to full team practices
• Omaha World-Herald* | Rahmir Johnson ready for running back race
• Omaha World-Herald* | The hammer is polished: How Nebraska's Gabe Ervin became a leading rusher contender

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