NU practice has some surprises!

I watched the Friday NU practice during the Coaches Clinic on Friday. There were some surprises for this writer. A surprise is seeing something that makes you take note. It is something that is unexpected. Seeing Roy Helu perform is not a surprise because I expected it. Here are my top six surprises:

1. Ndamukong Suh. Yeah, right! A surprise?? I already said he may be the top defensive player in the nation this fall. This writer was totally impressed by the leadership position he has taken. He is the leader for the defense. He gets on players when he knows they can do better and he pats others on the back. When he is off the field he wants to know what the defensive call is so he can watch his fellow players. He has taken a special liking to linebacker Alonzo Whaley. (Zoe they call him). When Ricky Henry and Terrance Moore got in some fisticuffs, Suh charged out and grabbed Moore. Suh is the leader of the team!!!

2. Will Henry. At 6'5" he has now turned into a physical player and he can take a hit. Zac Lee likes to throw to him. He is easy to see and he can catch the ball. It looks like this kid could get a lot of playing this fall. Watch for Will Henry.

3. Will Compton. For a red-shirt freshmen, he is built like a true linebacker. When he learns the system, he will be a force. He looks powerful and fast. He makes some of the other linebackers look like true freshmen. Phil Dillard wasn't at practice on Friday that this writer can see but he was there on Saturday.

4. Jacob Hickman. He seemed to be our best offensive lineman going one-on-one with the defensive linemen. He was one of the few who seemed to consistently handle his man. He will be good and potentially an All Big 12 player.

5. Cameron Meredith and Josh Williams. Both are red-shirt freshmen who are our backups to Barry Turner and Pierre Allen. If either of them have to go into a game, they can play. They have developed well. They are fast and strong. Williams is especially quick and might play a role like Demorrio Williams did in 2003. Both these players could handle the offensive line except for maybe Hickman.

6. Prince Amukamara. He is the fastest kid on the team. At least that's my guess. He seemed to be better than all the other cornerbacks. He looks like he can make turnovers and break up a lot of passes. Extremely talented.

Zac Lee is way ahead of the other QB's but Cody Green will be great when he learns the system. Green has a heck of an arm. Zac Lee is very fast. Crouch-like fast almost. Andy Christensen is good enough to start. He was impressive. Mike Smith and Derek Meyer did well also. Smith is consistent as the left tackle. On defense, Larry Asante was impressive. Lance Thorell continues to develop and makes plays. He likes to hit. Marcus Mendoza, who is playing receiver, could be a role player on this team. He could be the second fastest player on the team and you notice him with his quickness and speed. Remember the old wingback reverse. He's the man!

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