When newly drafted players join their NFL teams this season, the coaches, system and competition each encounters will have a huge influence on how quickly they can make an impact. Here’s a look at the best and worst fits for players drafted in 2012. Note: this isn’t an assessment of good or bad picks, but rather an analysis of the best and worst marriages between player and … [Read more...] about NFL Draft 2012: Best and worst team-to-player fits
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Nebraska spring football: preview of the Cornhuskers offense and defense
After ending their 2011 campaign with a disappointing defeat at the hands of the South Carolina Gamecocks, the Nebraska Cornhuskers are more than happy to herald in a new season with the return of spring football. Nebraska began its spring football season on March 10 and ran three practices before ending temporarily on March 14. The season has been idle since as players … [Read more...] about Nebraska spring football: preview of the Cornhuskers offense and defense
Nebraska’s Jared Crick: Best NFL Talent in Big 10, Not the Next Suh
Jared Crick has really torn up opposing offenses in his three years with the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Ndamukong Suh's alma mater. Crick is a dominating player in his own right; but he's not like Suh. Detroit Lions DL Ndamukong Suh was fined $20,000 by the NFL last Wednesday for a hit on Cincinnati Bengals QB Andy Dalton. Infractions aside, Suh is a beast among beasts, and the … [Read more...] about Nebraska’s Jared Crick: Best NFL Talent in Big 10, Not the Next Suh
Nebraska Cornhuskers Back-7 Blackshirt Stars: Lavonte David and Alfonzo Dennard
Defense is a tradition in Lincoln, Nebraska. The "Blackshirts" are a legendary point of pride for the Nebraska Cornhuskers college football program, and this year's unit looks especially special. There are future NFL stars and potential national award winners in all three position groups. We'll get to DTs Jared Crick and Baker Steinkuhler later. For now, let's focus on … [Read more...] about Nebraska Cornhuskers Back-7 Blackshirt Stars: Lavonte David and Alfonzo Dennard