The Red-White festivities were a lot of fun on Saturday. The luncheon ahead of the game featured Coaches Bill Callahan, Doc Sadler, and John Cook. The video presentations were great and the food was furnished by Skeeter Barnes. Introducing Coach Callahan was Brandon Rigoni, the special teams leader from the past few years. We will miss his spunk. Charles Richardson Jr., this writers favorite player of this year's team, introduced Doc Sadler. The Coach talked about how, right before his father died seven years ago, that his father's wish was to come to a NU football game. Coach Sadler and his father made the trip from Texas and he then realized what a special place NU was. He is committed to making NU Big 12 champs. You believe that he can do it! Jordon Larson introduced Coach Cook, who coached the National Volleyball champs of 2006. Traci Stalls introduced Athletic Director Steve Pedersen who said "We dream of championships" and we "Don't Wait" to accomplish them. Injured football players Kenny Wilson and Zach Bowman were given standing ovations.
The game featured the Sam Keller-Joe Ganz battle for QB. Both played like they can make NU winners this fall. It was pretty even but Sam Keller maybe edged his way to the No. 1 caller. Joe Ganz is a leader however and we will have the bestbackup in years with either player. I hope both get lots of playing time this fall.
Marlon Lucky and Cody Glenn both looked very good. Marlon Lucky suffered some type of knee injury. If Cody Glenn is healthy, this writer likes him because of his tackle breaking ability. Lucky is best at speed, quickness, and making the tackler miss the hit.
The offensive line looked pretty solid. Matt Clauson, Carl Nicks, and Brett Byford looked impressive. DJ Jones received lots of playing time and did well when Lydon Murtha went down with a sprained ankle. Todd Peterson, Nate Swift, and Maurice Purify had great days. Keller likes to throw to Peterson and Purify. Ganz appears to favor Peterson and Swift.
The defense looks solid. N. Suh is dominant. The linebackers all played well. It was good to see Philip Dillard back in action. Our defensive secondary looke good against the second team. Can they be dominant against USC etc.
Nebraska heads into the toughest non-conference schedule in the nation this fall. It will be fun!! This writer is glad we are playing tougher opponents.
Injuries have become a factor. We will have to see how that plays out.
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