'We're Gonna Talk With Our Pads': New Nebraska Football Assistants Mike Ekeler, Terry Bradden & Addison Williams

The three new Husker staffers met with the local media for the first time Tuesday.

Nebraska speical teams coordinator Mike Ekeler at his introductory press conference on March 4, 2025. | Kaleb Henry

Three more of Nebraska's new assistant coaches met with the Husker media Tuesday morning.

Special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler, defensive line coach Terry Bradden, and defensive backs coach Addison Williams each answered questions on what led them to Nebraska and how they feel about the program going into 2025.

Ekeler, a former Husker assistant, has devoted his coaching life to that third of the game that is often ignored. Ekeler says he likes being on an island and having the control, for good or for bad.

"If things go right, thats on the kids. If things go wrong, that's on me. I like the heat. That's why I came here."

Ekeler was also extremely complimentary of Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule.

"This man may be the best leader I've ever been around," Ekeler said.

Watch the appearances for Ekeler, Bradden, and Williams below. Continue scrolling for more coverage from Tuesday.

Coverage

• Husker247 | Ekeler enthusiastic to be back home leading Husker special teams
  
• Husker247 | Ekeler, Bradden and Williams: Notable quotables and some takeaways
• Husker247 | The returns were good where Ekeler came from, and there are Huskers eager to be in on it
• Inside Nebraska | Bradden on his D-line: "We can't get bored with fundamentals"
• The Athletic* | Mike Ekeler eager to energize Nebraska special teams: ‘We’ll talk with our damn pads’
• Lincoln Journal Star* | Two Minute Drill: First look at new assistant coaches
• Omaha World-Herald* | Tom Shatel's Press Box: Special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler returns to Nebraska
  
• Omaha World-Herald* | Mike Ekeler's 'culture' for returners, Addison Williams bullish on DBs
• Inside Nebraska* | Mike Ekeler talks return to Nebraska, expectations for special teams unit
• Husker Online* | Introducing Ekeler, Bradden, and Williams
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