Huskers’ Arm Talent at QB Impresses; Whipple Stresses Ball Security
Nebraska opened up the early portion of its Monday football practice to the news media. It was the fifth practice of fall camp and the first practice that reporters were allowed to watch since last August.
After watching the quarterbacks, the Omaha World-Herald's Sam McKewon tweeted: "Purely on arm talent, etc...it's the most talented group NU's had in awhile. (Richie Torres has a tremendous arm.)"
McKewon elaborated on Omaha.com: "(Chubba) Purdy has a lower, tighter arm delivery that Nebraska likes; the ball comes up with zip. Torres has a longer, fluid motion that flings the ball. (Casey) Thompson ... wastes little motion either with his stroke or his lower body; he doesn't have the strongest arm, but he was accurate in drills."
After practice, offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Mark Whipple addressed what he wants to see in a starting QB.
"Taking care of the football," Whipple said. "I think first games at any level of football are lost more than they are won. So take care of the football. Understand we have a good team, we have a good defense, we have a good kicking game. It does not have to all come on you."
Coaches and players had much more to say about the offense's progress, and it's covered in the links below. Go here for a full helping of photos, videos and observations tweeted by reporters during the open practice session. Refresh page to see latest additions. Asterisk indicates subscription may be required.
Post-practice presser
Non-paywall
- Husker247 | Joseph wants WRs to stack days more consistently; Manning camping well
- Husker247 | Whipple sees 'step forward' from Husker QBs as critical August arrives
- Husker247 | Quick Hits: Mark Whipple talks QB progression, red zone and more
- Husker247 | Alante Brown a valuable Husker as 2022 season nears
- Husker247 | Fall Focus: Garcia-Castaneda 'getting better every day,' adds to tight Husker WR competition
- KLKN | 'We were all right, not great': Huskers continue to prepare for upcoming season
- KMTV | Whipple likes new Huskers assistant coaches
- Nebraska Athletics | Whipple Talks Offense on Day Five of Fall Camp
Omaha World-Herald*
- Shatel: A word about Narduzzi's comments? Nope, Mark Whipple only had a mischievous smile*
- Nebraska’s quarterbacks have talent, but Mark Whipple wants to shape their minds first*
- Practice report: Mark Whipple says he's seen Nebraska's offense 'take a step forward'*
- Husker notes: Who is Nebraska's No. 2 tight end? Sean Beckton has a few ideas*
- Mickey Joseph is adjusting to Nebraska’s recruiting reality*
- Dudes are getting pancaked': Nebraska special teams practicing with renewed vigor this fall*
More sources
- Lincoln Journal Star* | After Huskers WRs had their 'butts whooped' by DBs, Mickey Joseph searches for leader, consistency
- Hail Varsity* | OC Whipple Pleased with Huskers' Progress through an Offseason of Change
- Hail Varsity* | Mickey Joseph Expecting More From Wide Receiver Room
- Hail Varsity* | Bando Battles Back from 2021 Setback, Is Now Battling for a Starting Spot on Huskers' O-Line
- On3* | Monday nuggets: Whipple gives the latest on NU's offense, QBs
- On3* | Practice cliffs: Thompson throwing better now than in spring; Whipple emphasizes 'no turnovers'; and Joseph says his guys had rough day of practice
- On3* | After getting 'butts whooped' on Monday, Joseph waiting for more leadership from NU receivers
- On3* | Chancellor Brewington: More than a crack-back blocker
Practice observations
- Photos | H247, HI, On3,* HV,* OWH*
- On3* | Monday practice observations
- Hail Varsity* | Observations from the First Open Practice of Nebraska's 2022 Fall Camp
- Omaha World-Herald* | Sights and sounds of Nebraska QBs, a new OL coach and special teams drills
Video from practice
Post-practice video
Video recaps
- Omaha World-Herald | Watkins & McKewon
- Lincoln Journal Star | Amy Just
