Rhule Says O-Line Needs to Believe
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Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule said Thursday that the much-maligned offensive line is stocked with ample talent. Confidence, though, might be another matter.
Speaking after the Huskers' ninth practice of spring, Rhule said the O-line is "as talented a one as I've ever been around in college football as a head coach. But are they going to believe it? Are they going to put it together?"
"The narrative is 'the O-line's terrible', 'the O-line's terrible'. They hear that a lot, so I think all those guys on the offensive line just have to play with great confidence."
He singled out Bryce Benhart as a potential NFL player. "I think with what we're doing, the way we're playing, it's going to turn Bryce loose," Rhule said.
The Huskers will have a four-day weekend before returning to the practice field Tuesday.
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Coverage
Non-paywall
- Husker247 | Coaches working to build confidence, unlock potential in Benhart, Husker O-line
- Husker247 | Thursday's post-practice quick hits with Matt Rhule
- Husker247 | Gilbert works away with waiver still to be decided
- Husker247 | Veteran defensive back Myles Farmer talks progress this spring
- Husker247 | Coaches like competitive nature of Fidone, who has found quick connection with Rhule
- Husker247 | 'Caring not coddling' environment is something Huskers striving for under Rhule
- Husker247 | Nate Boerkircher likes what is ahead for Nebraska tight ends
- Inside Nebraska | Arik Gilbert needs transfer waiver, Rhule optimistic he will play in 2023
- On3 | Rhule says Gilbert's waiver is 'out of my hands'
- On3 | Rhule shares where early enrollees stand in spring practice
- On3 | Bob Wager reveals what he's learned about Nebraska tight ends
- On3 | Wager sees crossover in tight end, fullback position
- On3 | Rhule stresses importance of knowing Nebraska playbook
- On3 | Nate Boerkircher shares thoughts on Nebraska's scrimmage
- On3 | Boerkircher calls new Nebraska offense 'pretty similar'
- Nebraska Athletics | Rhule Stresses Importance of Preparation and Confidence for Team
- Nebraska Athletics | Photos from practice
More sources
- Lincoln Journal Star* | Rhule: Nebraska will win when it gains confidence
- Lincoln Journal Star* | John Bullock 'playing fast' at linebacker
- Lincoln Journal Star* | Red Report: Nebraska’s early enrollees ‘all fit in’ during spring camp, Benhart’s NFL potential
- Omaha World-Herald* | 'It's coming together': Myles Farmer talks Nebraska's new staff and defense
- Omaha World-Herald* | Possibilities abound for new-look tight ends: 'We’re going to contribute a lot'
- Hail Varsity* | Matt Rhule Challenges Players to Return From Easter Break Ready to Improve
- Hail Varsity* | Tight Ends Growing Together, Showing Versatility Throughout Spring
- Hail Varsity* | Team Coming Above Self For Spring Standout Nebraska Defenders Farmer, Bullock
- HuskerOnline* | Matt Rhule continues praise of Nebraska O-line
- HuskerOnline* | Thursday spring practice nuggets
- HuskerOnline* | TE Thomas Fidone's "relentless" competitiveness and drive have made him Matt Rhule's guy
- HuskerOnline* | Matt Rhule says if players buy in like Myles Farmer, "we'll have a chance to have a good team"
