Huskers Run Through First Practice in Ireland
Nebraska football coaches ran the Huskers through two hours of practice Wednesday, the first drills in Ireland for the team.
After handing out Blackshirts to nine of his players, defensive coordinator Erik Chinander said he's looking forward to seeing how the defense performs come game time Saturday against Northwestern.
"I want to see if these guys are who I think they are," he said. "By that I mean, will they play as hard as they have, can they step it up a bit? I want to see big-time effort. ... Some of these guys are starting their first game, so we'll see how they operate."
He said the team's energy was good Wednesday despite the overseas traveling.
"I thought they came out and practiced well today," he said. "They were ready to go. The schedule's been great. The people have been doing an unbelievable job getting us all the accommodations we need. And our people back home did a great job with setting our kids up for success over here."
Offensive coordinator Mark Whipple said the quarterbacks finished well Wednesday after a slow start. "As the practice rolled on, they were getting their legs back and feeling better," he said.
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- Husker247 | Chinander from Dublin: Talks Blackshirts picks, prep for Wildcat wrinkles, and what he wants to see Saturday
- Husker247 | Whipple sees offense finding footing in Dublin
- Husker247 | Husker Mash: Casey Thompson's daily tests, Gabe Ervin's comeback, a culture building trip in multiple ways?
- On3 | Mark Whipple details adjustment period in Dublin, travel experience
- On3 | Sipple & Peterson recap (video)
- KOLN/KGIN | Huskers hold first practice in Ireland
- Nebraska Athletics | Huskers Hold First Practice in Ireland
- Omaha World-Herald | Sam McKewon recap (video)
- Omaha World-Herald | Adam Carriker: Gut Reaction to Nebraska's newest Blackshirts (video)
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- Hail Varsity* | New Blackshirts Practicing With Different Demeanor in Ireland
- Hail Varsity* | Dublin Dispatch I: The Sleep Struggle Is Real (But Will Be Fine)
- On3* | Wednesday nuggets: Whipple, Chinander give the latest from Ireland
- On3* | After strong offseason, game day the next test for Casey Thompson's leadership
- On3* | Practice cliffs from Dublin: O'Neill native Liewer enjoys Irish spotlight; why Whipple won't panic if ride gets bumpy Saturday; and it's a big day for Husker defenders
- Omaha World-Herald* | Practice report: Nebraska finding its legs — and Blackshirts — in Dublin
- Omaha World-Herald* | Whipple wants Nebraska quarterbacks to 'clean up' some mental mistakes
- Omaha World-Herald* | After unique ceremony in Ireland, Blackshirts and Chinander aim to reach big goals
- Omaha World-Herald* | Husker notes: Chinander says Nebraska's defense ready for whichever QB Northwestern uses
- Omaha World-Herald* | Gorgeous, quirky Aviva Stadium should be a hit with Nebraska fans
- Omaha World-Herald* | Nebraska in Dublin, Day 2: A city of stone, grit and sudden, soothing splashes of green
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