Fall Camp Practice #15

Battles for starting jobs continue at cornerback and at a few key specialist positions.

Joe Hudson | Aug 16, 2021

Nebraska Athletic Communications

Defense and special teams were the focus of discussion after Monday's Nebraska football practice, and battles continue at the cornerback spot opposite Cam Taylor-Britt and at a few specialist positions.

Defensive coordinator Erik Chinander said sophomore cornerbacks Quinton Newsome, Braxton Clark and Tyreke Johnson are all getting reps with the No. 1 defense.

"That position has got to shake out a little bit for us," Chinander said.

Likewise, special teams coordinator Mike Dawson said the No. 1 punter, return man and kickoff specialist have yet to be determined.

Inside linebackers coach Barrett Ruud said work continues on avoiding penalties and making the Huskers more disciplined. “When you let little things slide," he said, "that’s when they show up.”

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Coverage

Lincoln Journal Star | Red Report: Sophomore trio fighting for CB spot; NU showing physicality on offense; 'good-on-good' in practice
Omaha World Herald | Huskers aim to solidify depth chart this week before advancing to Illinois prep
Husker247 | Quick Hits: Special teams diligence, backup backers and more
Nebraska Athletics | Chinander Explains Defensive Priorities
Hail Varsity | Huskers Turn Attention to Illinois Game Prep in Last Week of Fall Camp
Lincoln Journal Star | Isaac Gifford knows what his role looks like for 2021: 'Special teams is going to be huge'
Husker247 | Gifford sees role growing in second year at Nebraska
Omaha World-Herald | Transitioning to college football can be a struggle, even for Nebraska's top recruits
Omaha World-Herald | Notes: D-lineman Ty Robinson adds mental strength to physical prowess
HuskerOnline | As game week nears, No. 2 CB job remains up for grabs
KMTV | Blackshirts have noticed Husker offense's commitment to downhill running game
Omaha World-Herald | Special teams are 'way different,' Huskers say: 'Everybody's bringing it' and having fun
Lincoln Journal Star | Freshman OLB Ho'ohuli trying to get up to speed after long layoff from football
Lincoln Journal Star | Chinander says pass rush is 'much improved' and addresses several other topics
Lincoln Journal Star | How Garrett Snodgrass' progress, special teams work factors into Huskers' depth at ILB
HuskerOnline | Isaac Gifford making sure Huskers can't keep him off the field in 2021
Husker247 | Dawson said Husker players 'working their butts off' on special teams

Video recaps

KLIN/HuskerMax report

Lincoln Journal Star | Sipple/Gabriel Four Downs
Hail Varsity | Sorensen/Smith
Lincoln Journal Star | Sipple/Gabriel Two-Minute Drill
HuskerOnline | Sean Callahan

Interviews

Erik Chinander, Braxton Clark, Ben Stille

Isaac Gifford

Nick Henrich

Barrett Ruud

Mike Dawson

Noa Pola-Gates

Info links

Published Aug 16, 2021

JOE HUDSON

Joe Hudson has operated a Husker-related website since 1995 and joined forces with David Max to form HuskerPedia (later renamed HuskerMax) in 1999. It began as a hobby during his 35 years as a newspaper editor and reporter, a career that included stints at the Lincoln Star, Omaha World-Herald, Philadelphia Inquirer and Denver Post. In Denver, Joe was chief of the copy desk during his final 16 years at the Post. He is proud to have been involved in Pulitzer Prize-winning projects in both Philadelphia and Denver. Joe has been a Nebraska football fan since the mid-1960s during his childhood in Omaha. He earned his bachelor of arts degree in journalism and economics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1976. He resides a few freeway exits north of Colorado Springs and enjoys bicycling and walking his dogs in his spare time. You can reach him at joeroyhud@outlook.com.