Spring Competition Pushes Nebraska Quarterbacks
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Jeff Sims and Heinrich Haarberg are engaged in a "healthy competition" at quarterback, says Nebraska football offensive coordinator and QBs coach Marcus Satterfield.
Speaking after Tuesday's practice, Satterfield of Sims: "We went into this spring wanting to take care of the football and increase his completion percentage, and he's done both of those to this point."
The transfer from Georgia Tech has "a nice, calming demeanor out there," Satterfield said. "He's never too high, never too low."
As for Haarberg, the sophomore from Kearney is a big, tough and athletic runner, but "he can throw the football as well," Satterfield said. "So he allows you to be multiple in a lot of the things we're doing offensively. Really pleased with his development thus far."
Satterfield said last season's starter, Casey Thomson, is "right on schedule" in his rehab from shoulder surgery. "Mentally, he's really good," Satterfield said. "He works at it, grinds at it."
Tuesday's practice was the 13th of spring ball, which wraps up with Saturday's Red-White game at 1 p.m. in Memorial Stadium. Scroll down for more from the post-practice press conference, which also included offensive line coach Donovan Raiola, O-linemen Ben Scott and Teddy Prochazka, and defensive back Corey Collier. Asterisk indicates item may require a subscription. Refresh this page for the latest additions. Go here for the HuskerMax discussion.
Coverage
Non-paywall
- Husker247 | Teddy Prochazka, Ben Scott Tuesday quick hits
- Husker247 | Satterfield discusses QB progress and a daily mantra for the offense
- Husker247 | Satterfield appreciates the variation of looks Tony White's 'disruptive defense' offers the offense
- Husker247 | Spring Snapshot: Corey Collier connects with Cooper in first spring as a Husker
- Husker247 | Donovan Raiola eager to see how Husker O-linemen keep changing their bodies by fall
- Husker247 | Husker center Scott having steady spring after arriving from Arizona State
- 247Sports | Former Heisman Trophy winner Eric Crouch offers advice to team at spring practice
- The Spun | Nebraska Legend Has 4-Word Message For Football Team
- Nebraska Athletics | Satterfield Explains Hopes for Final Week of Spring Ball
- Nebraska Athletics | Photos from practice
More sources
- Hail Varsity* | Satterfield Notes 'Healthy Competition' Among Quarterbacks
- Hail Varsity* | Ben Scott Building Chemistry With Offensive Line, Pleased With Coaching Staff Mentality
- Hail Varsity* | Prochazka Focused on Health, Leadership and Camaraderie this Spring
- Omaha World-Herald* | Spring game crowd another key evaluation piece for Nebraska quarterback battle
- Omaha World-Herald* | Casey Thompson still impressing coaches behind the scenes
- Omaha World-Herald* | No fluff, all tough: Donovan Raiola's revolution to remake Nebraska's offensive line
- Lincoln Journal Star* | Nebraska's 3-3-5 defense no problem for Corey Collier
- Lincoln Journal Star* | Teddy Prochazka's long-term vision to become a force on Nebraska's O-line
- HuskerOnline* | Practice cliffs: Casey Thompson on schedule in return from shoulder surgery
- HuskerOnline* | Tuesday nuggets: Satterfield gives update on offense going into the spring game
- HuskerOnline* | Back after injury, O-lineman Teddy Prochazka is gearing up for a full-go fall
