April 9, 2007
Huskers players need you to speak s-l-o-w-l-y
Nebraska QB Sam Keller, who transferred to NU from the bright lights / big city at Arizona State, is having to re-learn his play calling for his new Husker teammates. According to the Omaha World-Herald, Keller's teammates can't understand him because he talks too fast.
"He doesn't slur his words, but they just come all together," NU receiver Maurice Purify said. "It's sometimes that he says it so fast that you don't catch all the necessary stuff. We just have to pay attention a little more when Sam's calling the plays."
Comments:
posted on April 9, 2007 5:05 PM — link — abuse?Kevin Donahue said:
Don't read too much into it, boys. Keller talks too fast.
OU-Ron said:
posted on April 9, 2007 6:35 PM — 68.12.221.125 — link — abuse?
If Calahan would get the plays in faster, Keller would not have to talk so fast ( just kidding )
I have to agree with the Husker fans (and that don't happen too often)The start of this blog could make you think the players are a little on the slow side.GO SOONERSZac said:
posted on April 9, 2007 6:51 PM — 65.31.230.72 — link — abuse?
Kevin: You need neither my permission nor my advice to post your articles. The Constitution gives you that right. That having been said, when I moved out here and not only saw Husker flags & banners, but bird feeders, squirrel feeders, mail boxes, garage doors, welcome mats, weather veins (You name it.), I knew I had stepped into a part of the country where college football is big time religion. Had I known about this article, I would have advised you to stand by. But, as I've said, you don't need my advice. I know what you meant, and those Nebraskans that took the time to read the article know what you meant. Some folks, they just can't get past the title.
posted on April 9, 2007 8:04 PM — link — abuse?
I've got nothing but love for the Husker fans. Before you take offense, read the original article from Omaha. I'm not misstating anything. One of the problems in the NU huddle is Keller is talking too fast. The other players need him to slow it down. That's it. End of story.
Diggs the Mountie said:
posted on April 10, 2007 2:46 AM — 68.48.90.248 — link — abuse?
SoCal (#6),
I don't think there is a "whole-lot" of topic worthy content this early in the season?
I for one don't mind the little things that really don't mean too much....
I mean it's kinda nice to dabble into something rather than just.... stats, stats, and more stats all the time.
Tomcat said:
posted on April 10, 2007 8:20 PM — 68.89.128.237 — link — abuse?
#10 I agree, Calihans offense is extremely complicated and its probably difficult enough without a fast talking QB. They had better slow it down a bit, because this upcoming season the Huskers will have their hands full. They have Wake Forrest and USC as OCC opponents and they are coming down to Austin to play the Horns.
I'm not sure if they have Ok State on their schedule or not, but that was one hell of a game last year. With that kind of opposition Nebraska could have one heck of a ranking.
Hookem-HornsSo Cal Athlete said:
posted on April 10, 2007 11:18 PM — 204.62.68.23 — link — abuse?
Diggs (posts 10, 11), I dont know, its proably a combination of a couple of things.
For one, just trying to keep the guy on his toes. Some of these topics have simply been dopey: the FieldTurf/Global Warming/Al Gore thing. Come on Diggs, multiple people called him on that one.The guy is also a bit too selective with what he brings attention to (atleast whats how it seems sometimes), and I dont think its just me. Here's GatorHippy commenting on a story regarding Florida players being arrested I brought up...
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gatorhippy says: posted on April 5, 2007
SoCal (#27), Yeah, I e-mailed that to K-Hue back on Monday when it broke...Hoping he'd put a thread up...But I guess he didn't feel that it warranted discussion...
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Also, with some of the heavy slants he puts on things, he opens himself up to repremand. HE tells Clemson81 "nice spin on [that] one" in the Michigan-faces-ApplyState blog/thread... "Michigan is taking the easy road" he says ! Its Michigan's first time EVER scheduling a Non-D1A opponent and he trys to knock em down for it ?An underlying provocation, Id say, is that he closes certain Blog/Topics when there's still a lively discussion going on... its a bit irking I must admit. (Just leave em open for a bit, Donny).
So Cal Athlete said:
posted on April 10, 2007 11:31 PM — 204.62.68.23 — link — abuse?
and Diggs, look at the first 3 posts on this blog/topic... I guess Im also picking-up-on other people's cues in regards to K-Hue's Blog/Topics selections & slants.
Chris says:
posted on April 9, 2007
Not really sure, Kev, what your title for this one implies. The new Husker offense is extremely complicated and Keller needs to be sure to annunciate every syllable. He'll be fine by August...
CJV says:
posted on April 9, 2007
Uhhh...yeah...what exactly is the point of this one? Are you trying to imply Husker players are stupid? Hmmm...wonder where they're at as far as academic all-americans...
Barry says:
posted on April 9, 2007
Kev, you must be a Sooner fan.
LOL
T-Mac said:
posted on April 11, 2007 12:25 AM — 66.78.139.117 — link — abuse?
So Cal Athletic Supporter, YOU are more than welcome to move on to another College FB Blog. If YOU aren't happy with the thread topics and Kevin Donahue then as I've been told a lot of times growing up, " Carry Yo A$$ "!!! Move on bro. Take a walk. Don't let the door hit ya on the way out Homie!!! T-Mac approved this message.
Shout out to Kevin and all my boys on Fanblogs!
So Cal Clipper NATION said:
posted on April 11, 2007 8:27 PM — 204.62.68.23 — link — abuse?
TMac, youre passed silly. Youve said recently "take it up with Kevin" - which has been the case anyway... you've said "its an open forum"... and you say "youre more than welcome to move on... get tha-steppin".
... Im expecting TMac to come with "talk to the hand" next.anyway...
Diggs, actually I dont have much of an issue with this particular blog/topic. Its kind-of-an interesting situation. Keller's been described as "fiery & tenacious" even back at ASU, so there may be a deeper/interesting dynamic there, but I agree with most of the other people that Nebraska/Nebraska Players will sort this stuff out in time.
Tomcat said:
posted on April 11, 2007 8:39 PM — 68.89.128.237 — link — abuse?
So Cal,T-Mac any thoughs on this years team, read post #13. Calihan was really on the hot seat until their win over Michigan in 05 Alamo Bowl.
This past year got whupped by USC lost a close one to Texas, sqeezed by A&M,then got hammered by Ok State Cowboys, lost to OU and then lost another close one to Auburn.
Any comments or predictions on the 07 Huskers
Hookem-HornsT-Mac said:
posted on April 11, 2007 9:52 PM — 66.78.139.117 — link — abuse?
So Cal, post 17. You are correct. I did say it is an open forum and to take it up with Kevin. I said those things. I'll say em again. Fanblogs is an excellent site and if you aren't happy with how things go then You are more than welcome to move on. That's all. Fanblogs would go on without you and we'll all still talk. I sincerely hope you don't leave fanblogs. You do need to lighten up on Kevin though. This is a very slow time of year man. Not much going on in College FB. Just recognize that bro.
P.S. (talk to the hand) is weak as hell, but funny. When did people stop saying that? Sometime around 1995.Does anybody know where Tommie Trojan is???
I'd like to send a shout out to my boys 3-6 Mafia.
Eye of the Tiger said:
posted on April 11, 2007 10:03 PM — 138.163.0.37 — link — abuse?
Tomcat, I'll barge in on this oone and say I think the Huskers will be better than the Sooners, not better than Texas, but a little better than Texas A&M and that will put them 2nd in the conference. No worries though be/c the Big 12 is back on the rise, so to be 2nd in that conference this year is saying alot, if it wasn't saying enough already. Keller is the best QB the University has seen for awhile, so it will be real interesting to see how he can lead this team. I think they will have some big wins and it will be a real interesting match-up at the Conference Championship between Texas and Nebraska.
So Cal Clipper NATION said:
posted on April 11, 2007 10:40 PM — 204.62.68.23 — link — abuse?
Tomcat, what do you mean Nebraska could have "one hell of a ranking" -- you mean in terms of Strength of Schedule? They'd have to win lots of games to be ranked high, regardless.
I dont know how similar the offenses are, but Arizona St's offense (last year) cant be that different than Nebraska's. There's nothing about Keller not picking-up on the offense, from that article. Also, this will be Callahan's 4th Year there. Id say that this group of Nebraska players should be the most prepared, as far as understanding the system. The team as a whole just needs reps to get in sync.
In USC circles there was some talk (mostly in a joking manner) about players not understanding JD Booty's Cajun/Louisiana accent. I dont think it was ever a big deal though.
So Cal Clipper NATION said:
posted on April 11, 2007 11:07 PM — 204.62.68.23 — link — abuse?
Nebraska - they lose their leading Rusher, Jackson, but have some pretty good depth (Lucky, Glenn, Wilson). However, they've had some injuries to contend with too, so... I dont know... the defense might be a bit more concerning.
They lose their two big-time DEs which were the two best Sacksters & Tacklers-for-Loss on the team; with not much behind them to work with.
And I think there were other injuries or arrests/suspensions recently, if Im not mistaken.Nebraska's depth will be tested right-off-the-bat this season.
TripleOption said:
posted on April 11, 2007 11:42 PM — 216.170.58.10 — link — abuse?
Glenn & Wilson are out due to injuries.
As for the QB situation, Keller will be the man to start the season regardless. Billy C's ego won't let anyone else in there until the season starts to faulter. Word is Ganz may be playing better in the spring than Keller though.
If Callahan doesn't do something grand this year, he never will.
T-Mac said:
posted on April 12, 2007 12:09 AM — 66.78.139.117 — link — abuse?
VOLPIMP, What's Up Dog??? Yeah, Justin Harrell looks like he's gonna be pretty bigtime. I'm sure he is chill. I might have to bang with him in a year or 2 though. He has a great future! VOLPIMP, Have you heard anymore about a kid named Chris Donald? I think he is from Huntingdon or Martin,Tennessee. He is supposed to be off the chain from what I hear. There has to be talk of him. What school did he decide on? Do you know? Well, VOLPIMP you are very lucky to have a wonderful family. Your son Knox is the future. You are right. I'm not going to live forever. That's why I would love to start my family as soon as possible, but it just isn't in the cards right now. Hopefully, I'll find a special lady who supports me. Alright, enough of that. I'm goin all DR Phil on here. I sound like a girl. It aint nothing T-Mac can't take. I have roommates that are crazy as hell, but are my brothers. Literally. Blood brothers. It would be nice to have someone steady. They both have steady girlfriends, but women think I'm gonna bolt when I tell them what I do. Well, God Bless you and your family VOLPIMP! Ya boy T-Mac
Tomcat said:
posted on April 12, 2007 8:09 PM — 68.89.128.237 — link — abuse?
Thanks So-Cal #23 My mistake wrong use of termiknowlegy, cant spell too good either. You know what I meant anyway.Yes SOS after a trip To Wake and hosting the Trojans, they will face 30% of the meat of the XII south.They have Ok State Cowboys and A&M at home then they travel to Austin. I dont know if coach Bill will redshirt alot of guys or not, however he did pick up some great freshman this year. He picked up a kid from La Porte Texas RB Quentin Castille 1,800 yds and 22 TDs his senior year.So even though they have injuries they have the depth to be competitive.
Looks like they have what it takes to make a run for it, we will all find out when they visit those Demon Deacons.
Hookem-HornsTripleOption said:
posted on April 13, 2007 12:59 AM — 216.170.58.10 — link — abuse?
#27 SoCal: I believe Wilson is out for the year. Broke his leg apparently moving a TV. Must of been one big a$$ TV. Cody Glenn "may" be back. It was supposedly a minor foot or ankle injury he suffered late in the regular season last year, but he still hasn't recovered, so rumblings are it's more severe than what is being let on by the coaching staff. Also Marlon Lucky had some "medical" issues where he wound up in the hospital after being found unconsious by his roomate in their bathroom. Back to practicing but no one is letting out what happened.
They lost there only "hope" at DB. DB Zac Bowman out for 6 months. Can't remember which but he tore ligaments in a leg. Conflicting reports whether he can recover by October or if he's done for the year.
Clipper NATION said:
posted on April 13, 2007 7:54 PM — 204.62.68.23 — link — abuse?
Damn, Nebraska is hobbling that bad, huh?
The XII North is truely wide-open then.Along with Nebraska/Keller/Callahan, theres pleanty of interesting potential there... Prince/Freeman/KState... Pinkel/Daniels/Mizzu... Hawkins/Colorado. But who knows if thats a good thing or a bad thing.
Defensive Minded Nebraskan said:
posted on April 14, 2007 6:39 PM — 71.31.196.213 — link — abuse?
Husker spring game was today... Glenn looked faster than last year, just as strong still... i believe he lost some weight (by design). Cody glenn actually took more snaps than lucky did. From what i have seen... i think Sam Keller gets the nod this year, and Goe Ganz ( i think he was par with Zach Taylor last year... maybe a prettier deep ball too) gets backup role as well as his senior year next year.. while patrick witt (a genies 18 yr old kid) gets 2 years to master the nuances of the Mid-west coast offense, then gets his Junior and Senior season to break career records. I wont go into stats of any kind because the defense stays vanilla all game... i just think (ironically) the biggest depth gap is at RB. 2 injuries worth noting.. Murtha went down with an ankle injury just as soon as the game started.. at least it isn't his plant foot beings that he is slated for RT. Marlon Lucky also tweaked something in his leg during a pile-up near the end of the game. If we can stay healthy this should be a great year. Go Skers!
Chris said:
posted on April 14, 2007 6:57 PM — 71.31.221.217 — link — abuse?
Just got back from the Nebraska spring game. Only one thing to say.... Wow! The Keller/Purify connection along with Lucky will certainly be the most potent Callahan offense yet at Nebraska. Keller throws a laser on every down. Even with the injuries they will more than dominate the XII North...
So Cal Clipper NATION said:
posted on April 15, 2007 8:43 PM — 204.62.68.23 — link — abuse?
"Wow" is right... Nebraska's 3rd String Running Back is "Mothra"!?! Ya better get em healthy, imagine Mothra running the ball. Oh wait, thats M-u-r-t-h-a, nevermind.
D-Minded Sker, how did the D-Line look? That what Im curious about with Nebraska. I figured Keller would be a nice fit in Callahan's West-Plains Offense.
Defensive Minded Nebraskan said:
posted on April 15, 2007 9:12 PM — 71.31.196.213 — link — abuse?
Its hard to say... The DT's made some good plays and i come away less afraid to see the 4-3 (or even better; a 3-4 utilizing 2 DT's (one at base end)) But honestly.. i think that the play of the LB's and what they seem to be wanting to do with them will more than overcompensate for even par performers to do well this year.. and yes, its honestly like that.. 4 Senior LB's all whom seem actually well adapted at each position they are in... not like last year where Mckeon was hung out to dry sometimes in the passing game, as well as ruud getting knocked off plays by linemen. I see speed, and balance on defense being showcased this year, much like the run game was last year. Go Skers!
Defensive Minded Nebraskan said:
posted on April 15, 2007 9:22 PM — 71.31.196.213 — link — abuse?
oh yea... before i forget. i only stated that Nebraska is a 'smidgen' low at depth from the RB position for Nebraska being... well Nebraska. Then, on a different subject i stated injuries worth noting... one being from the projected starter (at RT) Lydon Murtha and the other being Marlon Lucky (projected 'leader of the commission' at RB).. thus getting back to the gist of said section of the previous blog; depth at RB...
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Chris said:
posted on April 9, 2007 3:21 PM — 204.137.64.112 — link — abuse?Not really sure, Kev, what your title for this one implies. The new Husker offense is extremely complicated and Keller needs to be sure to annunciate every syllable. He'll be fine by August...