Nebraska Spring Game Format Still Up in the Air
Eleven days before the Nebraska football spring game, coach Matt Rhule said the format for the annual scrimmage in Memorial Stadium is still being decided
It comes down to numbers of available players at various positions, Rhule said after Tuesday's practice, but "we're planning on playing a game. ... My goal is for it to be a competition."
In recent years when numbers have been an issue, an offense-vs.-defense format and special scoring rules have been used.
A scrimmage scheduled for Saturday will provide a chance to assess how the defense is adjusting to a new tackling philosophy, Rhule said.
"We always are tracking the hip; we don't have guys running over the top," he said. "That's a departure from the way maybe they've played, so we still sometimes struggle with our angles.
"I think we're very willing to tackle; we're not a soft team. This Saturday I'll have a better answer because we're going to line up and play in the scrimmage and play a ton of plays and see how they tackle. I think our tackling is getting better."
Scroll down for much more from Tuesday morning's practice, a portion of which was open to the media. Speaking afterward besides Rhule were receivers Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda and Joshua Fleeks and their position coach, Garret McGuire. Asterisk indicates item may require a subscription. Refresh this page for the latest additions. Go here for the HuskerMax discussion.
Practice video
Practice notes
- Hail Varsity* | No-Contact Crew Shrinks, Time with the QBs and Other Observations from Nebraska's Practice
- Lincoln Journal Star* | Quick hits: Defensive drills, energetic coaching and more Tuesday standouts
- Omaha World-Herald* | Camp chatter: Sights and sounds from Nebraska's practice
- HuskerOnline* | Tuesday spring practice observations
- Photos: | HOL, H247, OWH,* LJS*
Presser coverage
- Husker247 | Quick Hits from Rhule: High praise for Garret McGuire and optimism about receivers
- Husker247 | Wide receiver quick hits and notes
- Husker247 | McGuire connects fast with Husker receivers, who have found a home in his office
- Husker247 | Spring Snapshot: Marcus Washington
- Husker247 | Garcia-Castaneda settles in after fall away from the Huskers
- On3 | Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda addresses reason for entering the transfer portal, returning
- Nebraska Athletics | Coach Rhule Previews Scrimmage, Spring Game
- Hail Varsity* | Rhule Challenged Huskers With Five Practices Left
- Hail Varsity* | 'Dependable' Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda is Making the Most of His Second Chance
- Hail Varsity* | Breaking Down Film, Developing Diverse Receiver Group Part of Garret McGuire's 'Dream Come True'
- Hail Varsity* | Joshua Fleeks Settling In, Opening Up
- Lincoln Journal Star* | Receivers coach Garret McGuire combines youthful energy, NFL experience
- Lincoln Journal Star* | Why Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda felt he still belonged at Nebraska after entering transfer portal
- Omaha World-Herald* | Rhule is focusing on practices, not the transfer portal opening
- Omaha World-Herald* | Receiver Joshua Fleeks settling back in with familiar faces
- Omaha World-Herald* | Rhule is tweaking Nebraska's tackling regimen with new drills and classic philosophy
- Omaha World-Herald* | Matt Rhule says he'd want his son to play for Garret McGuire
- HuskerOnline* | Practice cliffs: Rhule keeps mind on business
- HuskerOnline* | Tuesday nuggets: Rhule talks receivers, transfers and McGuire
