Nebraska whipped up on New Mexico St. 35-7. It was Nebraska's best game so far and it was a fun game to watch.
The running game got going. We will see when we play Virginia Tech if it continues or if New Mexico St. just didn't have the defensive talent.
All the running backs and offensive line played well. Mike McNiel had great touchdown. Joe Ganz played well. Marlon Lucky had his best game.
Nebraska played a different defense than what we have seen in the past. Four cornerbacks were playing most of the game. With that, we were playing a lot of the game with one linebacker. This writer is uncertain as to whether the cornerbacks are considered linebackers with this scheme but the defense was loaded with faster, quicker players to defense against one of the nation's top passing teams. Many times New Mexico St. lined up with four wideouts. The cornerbacks played directly over the receivers.
The defense was also assisted by the great play of the defensive line. Suh and Potter played very well.
On the first play of the game, #23 was playing and the fans started to say who is that? Who is Lance Thorell? Lance made four tackle on the opening drive and ended with the second most tackles on the team with eight.
Lance is a tremendous athlete from Loomis, Nebraska. Loomis is a town of app. 400 people. Most people that follow high school sports know that Loomis has been a power in D-2 and D-1. Lance was all-state in football and basketball. During his high school play, he played on the state champion basketball team in D-2 and he played in the playoffs in football. He broke the record in the 110 yard hurdles for Class D and won that race and the 300 yard intermediate hurdle in Class D. He was also a member of the Class D champion track team. He was close to the times that Niles Paul was running in the hurdles the whole 2007 track season.
So those that have followed Loomis know Lance is a great athlete. But we know there are tons of great athletes in sports. Lance's success, in this writer's opinion, is due to his hard work, his desire to succeed, and his ability to understand football concepts faster than most athletes. Lance is out to prove to himself and others that he can play for the Big Red. Who would have thought he would have been a contributor this quickly? Maybe Lance.
Before Lance entered his senior year, we had Lance complete a questionnaire. This may help you to get to know him better even though a lot of accomplishments have been achieved by Lance since this time. Lance is a cousin to Matt Hill, the Lincoln Southeast product, who is playing basketball for Texas. Remember this questionnaire was completed in August of 2006 and a lot of things have changed this that time.
QUESTIONNAIRE
Lance Thorell, a senior at Loomis High School, is relatively an unknown except for the schools that have played against him. Coach Grant Mollring of Eustis-Farnam was quoted earlier in the year in the Kearney Hub "and the best athlete west of Kearney, in my opinion, is Thorell". Eustis-Farnam plays Loomis this week in D-1 action.
Thorell has excelled in football, basketball, and track at Loomis High during his career. He played on the D-2 championship basketball team three years ago. He had top five performances in Nebraska in the 110 highs and the intermediate hurdles.
He is a two time all-stater in football. Last year he had 101 tackles and eight interceptions. Coach Denis Reese has put him in a position where he can help the team the most. His sophomore year he played receiver on offense and had a great year with all-stater Drew Billeter throwing TD's to him. Last year he played QB. This year he converts to running back. He will be tough to stop and should have a sensational season.
His strongest positions in college looks to be receiver and safety. He has excellent speed, great hands, and is a very tough hard hitter on defense.
Lance is 6'1" and weighs 180 lbs. He benches 245 lbs. and squats 315 lbs. His 40 time is 4.6 and he has a 33 inch vertical jump. His best season in receiving was in 2004 when he had 914 yards receiving and 14 TD's.
Lance will excel wherever he plays and would be a great walk on for the Nebraska program.
This year the word will get out how good he really is. Watch his progress this season.
He responded to our questionnaire and here is what he had to say:
Favorite Game Memory:
"Beating Bertrand 48-16"
Best Athlete You Have Played Against:
"Steve Dent of Mullen and Wade Vontz of Cambridge"
Favorite Team:
"Huskers"
Favorite Player:
"Michael Vick"
College Interested in You:
"Iowa, Doane, South Dakota, UNK, Concordia, Morningside, Dana"
College You Are Interested In:
"Iowa, Doane, UNK, South Dakota"
PERSONAL
What is Your Favorite Books:
"Sports magazines"
Who is Your Favorite Movie Actor:
"Brad Pitt"
What is Your Favorite Movie:
"Dumb and Dumber"
What is Your Favorite TV Show:
"That 70's Show"
Which Actor Would You Like To Be Like:
"Brad Pitt"
What Are Your Hobbies:
"Hunting and Playing Sports"
What is Important For You To Be Successful:
"Making money"
Thank you Lance for giving us this information and good luck in the playoffs.
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