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NEBRASKA
CORNHUSKERS |
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OFFENSE
- 6 |
------RETURNING
STARTERS------ |
DEFENSE
- 7 |
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KEY
LOSSES |
OFFENSE:
Zac Lee-QB, Roy Helu-IB, Niles
Paul-WR, Mike McNeill-TE, Keith
Williams-OG, Ricky Henry-OG, D.J.
Jones-OT, Alex Henery-K/P, Cody
Green-QB |
DEFENSE:
Pierre
Allen-DE, Eric Hagg-NB, Prince
Amukamara-CB, Rickey Thenarse-SS,
DeJon Gomes-FS |
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Quarterback
/ Defensive Line |
Taylor
Martinez is the
type of quarterback
Nebraska has thrived
under for decades...a
swift-footed power
runner who can see
the field. Jared
Crick may be the
best tackle in America.
This defensive line
will wear the Blackshirt
with honors. |
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Receiver
/ Offensive Line |
This
little used passing
attack struggles
with prime time
receivers. Now they
have none. The offensive
line lost three
heavy weights. |
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QB
Taylor Martinez |
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DT
Jared Crick |
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DEPTH CHARTS were only designed
as a simplistic gauge for listing
players that departed and players
that received the most playing
experience (consistent starters).
NationalChamps.net recognizes
the importance of missing personnel
data not listed such as redshirts,
transfers, injuries, incoming
recruits, back ups and alternates.
Their coverage will begin with
our full 2011 Preseason Preview
due out this coming spring. |
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NEBRASKA
2011 DEPTH CHART
Returning
Starters/Key
Players |
OFFENSE |
QB |
Taylor
Martinez-So (6-1, 205) |
Brion
Carnes-RFr (6-1, 200) |
FB |
Tyler
Legate-Sr (5-10, 235) |
C.J.
Zimmerer-So (6-0, 235) |
IB |
Rex
Burkhead-Jr (5-11, 210) |
Collins
Okafor-Jr (6-1, 225)
Aaron Green-Fr (5-11,
190) |
WR |
Brandon
Kinnie-Sr (6-2, 225) |
Stanley
Jean-Baptiste-So (6-3,
220) |
WR |
Khiry
Cooper-Jr (6-2, 195) |
Kenny
Bell-RFr (6-1, 180) |
WR |
Quincy
Enunwa-So (6-2, 215) |
Jamal
Turner-Fr (6-1, 180) |
TE |
Kyler
Reed-Jr (6-3, 230) |
Ben
Cotton-Jr (6-6, 255) |
OT |
Jeremiah
Sirles-So (6-6, 320) |
Jermarcus
Hardrick-Sr (6-7, 325) |
OG |
Andrew
Rodriguez-So (6-6, 325) |
Brandon
Thompson-Jr (6-6, 300) |
C |
Mike
Caputo-Sr (6-1, 275) |
Cole
Pensick-So (6-2, 275) |
OG |
Brent
Qvale-So (6-7, 325) |
Seung
Hoon Choi-Jr (6-2, 290) |
OT |
Marcel
Jones-Sr (6-7, 320) |
Jake
Cotton-RFr (6-6, 285) |
K |
Mauro
Bondi-Fr (6-0, 190) |
Brett
Maher-Jr (6-0, 185) |
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NEBRASKA
2011 DEPTH CHART
Returning
Starters/Key
Players |
DEFENSE |
DE |
Josh
Williams-Jr (6-4, 290) |
Eric
Martin-Jr (6-2, 255) |
DT |
Jared
Crick-Sr (6-6, 285) |
Thaddeus
Randle-So (6-1, 300) |
DT |
Baker
Steinkuhler-Jr (6-6, 290) |
Terrence
Moore-Sr (6-3, 290) |
DE |
Cameron
Meredith-Jr (6-4, 260) |
Jason
Ankrah-So (6-4, 265) |
MLB |
Lavonte
David-Sr (6-1, 220) |
Graham
Stoddard-Jr (6-2, 235) |
WLB |
Will
Compton-Jr (6-2, 230) |
Mathew
May-Sr (6-1, 215)
Alonzo Whaley-Jr (6-1,
235) |
CB |
Ciante
Evans-So (5-11, 185) |
Antonio
Bell-Jr (6-2, 200) |
CB |
Alfonzo
Dennard-Sr (5-10, 205) |
Dijon
Washington-So (6-0, 185) |
SS |
Austin
Cassidy-Sr (6-1, 210) |
Corey
Cooper-RFr (6-1, 210) |
FS |
Courtney
Osborne-Jr (6-3, 200) |
P.J.
Smith-Jr (6-2, 215) |
NB |
Andrew
Green-So (6-0, 190) |
Justin
Blatchford-Jr (6-1, 200) |
P |
Brett
Maher-Jr (6-0, 185) |
Jon
Damkroger-Sr (6-1, 185) |
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QUICK
ANALYSIS |
12/18/10
The Huskers have back-to-back
10-win seasons for the first
time since 2000 and 2001. The
formula they utilize will not
be altered no matter whether
participating in the Big 12
or their new home for next season...the
Big Ten. But that usual formula
of running with the ball, playing
solid defense and the kicking
of Alex Henery has a few missing
links. The offensive line losses
three full-time starters, big
I-back Roy Helu is gone and
Henery graduates to a hopeful
future in the NFL. All is not
lost, especially considering
that youthful quarterback Taylor
Martinez is what made this offense
click the past season. His wheels
are the weapons but it will
be very important for Martinez
to develop more of a passing
threat to evolve in the smash-mouth
style of the Big Ten. One aspect
does fit this scheme...the ability
to be physical is a plus in
the confines of their new conference
and Nebraska certainly knows
how to do that. The defensive
line is a great place to start.
With Jared Crick leading the
way from his tackle spot, this
has the potential to be a run
stuffing operation. The stout
secondary has some serious reloading
to do so expect there to be
some drop off here. The truth
is that Nebraska probably had
a better preseason outlook heading
into 2010. Too many key players
will be departing for the Huskers
to be expected to push for a
Rose Bowl bid while adjusting
to a new conference. The plus
side is that head coach Bo Pelini
has taught his team a winning
mentality, in particular on
the defensive side. With a healthy
Taylor Martinez behind center
and an athletic Rex Burkhead
taking over at running back,
the personnel loses won't hurt
too much.
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NEBRASKA
2011 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE |
DATE |
OPPONENT |
9-3-11 |
CHATTANOOGA |
9-10-11 |
FRESNO
STATE |
9-17-11 |
WASHIGTON |
9-24-11 |
at
Wyoming |
10-1-11 |
at
Wisconsin |
10-8-11 |
OHIO
STATE |
10-22-11 |
at
Minnesota |
10-29-11 |
MICHIGAN
STATE |
11-5-11 |
NORTHWESTERN |
11-12-11 |
at
Penn State |
11-19-11 |
at
Michigan |
11-26-11 |
IOWA |
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