Author: jonathanshort

Every year, the successful programs in the Big Ten Conference field a number of players who end up being named to the All-Conference Teams. Ohio State had 16. Oregon had 12. Michigan had 9.  How many did Nebraska have? The answer is 1.  Defensive Lineman Ty Robinson was the only player for Nebraska that landed on an All-Conference Team, and he barely snuck in. Robinson had a terrific final season leading the Blackshirts and will likely find himself being drafted in the first 4 rounds of this year’s NFL draft. Had Nebraska finished the season with a better record, he…

In what has been a whirlwind of transfer portal additions and subtractions, there was one area that Nebraska still desperately needed to address— the offensive line, and specifically, the Left Tackle position. The Huskers got exactly what they needed in the former 5-Star, Alabama starter, Elijah Pritchett.  Coming out of high school, Pritchett was ranked as a Top-5 Tackle in his class and a consensus Top-30 prospect, but this past season for the Crimson Tide, Pritchett struggled to protect the Quarterback. According to PFF, Pritchett was the lowest graded starter on Alabama’s offensive line.  It’s a fair point to make…

After four years in Lincoln, Tight End Thomas Fidone has said his farewell to the Huskers.  It was a tumultuous ride for Fidone in his time at Nebraska, dealing with injury early on and then followed by complete coaching overhaul. It’s a tough pill to swallow when you look back to the beginning. His commitment stirred up a certain excitement that made fans believe in the trajectory of the program, but unfortunately, hype doesn’t always materialize into results.  When Dana Holgorsen arrived on campus late into the season, he was tasked with looking for the flaws holding back the Nebraska…

Wide Receiver Jaylen Lloyd, Nebraska native, entered the transfer portal earlier this week after the Huskers bowl game win against Boston College. It’s always unfortunate to lose a guy that the program had high hopes for, but it stings just a little more when it’s a hometown kid. The departure, like Malachi Coleman a few weeks back, is a bit of a shocker given the current situation at Nebraska.  The Huskers are trending upwards. With a reformed offense under the guidance of Offensive Coordinator Dana Holgorsen, and Dylan Raiola, a 5-Star Quarterback coming off a record breaking freshman campaign, the…

For the first time in nearly a decade, Nebraska has won a bowl game.  From start to finish, excluding an abysmal outing on special teams, Nebraska gave Boston College front row seats to good ol’ Big Ten football.  Under the guidance of Defensive Coordinator John Butler, the defense proved it has what it takes to get the job done without former DC Tony White. Boston College had the ball on the Huskers side of the field 7 times, only scoring twice. Senior Linemen Ty Robinson and Nash Hutmacher played inspired football up front, holding the Eagles from getting anything going…

Nebraska is one day away from playing in its first bowl game in ten years as they prepare to play Boston College in Yankee Stadium.  Much has changed since the last time the Huskers made an appearance in  the postseason. NIL and the state of the transfer portal have a lot to do with it. Both teams will look a little different than they did en route to securing a spot in the Pinstripe Bowl. New coaches, without key players, but still, it’s a chance to build momentum leading into next season.  For Nebraska, all eyes will be on the…

New Transfers Nebraska picked up two commitments from the transfer portal on Thursday, Defensive Lineman Gabe Moore from Mississippi State and Wide Receiver Nyziah Hunter from California.  Moore was a 3-Star recruit coming out of high school and has yet to play a single snap of college football thus far. After redshirting during his freshman campaign, Moore was out in 2024 with injury. He will come to Lincoln with all 4 years of eligibility remaining.  Hunter, a freshman standout, was the best receiver for the Golden Bears this past season. Hunter racked up 578 yards on 40 catches to go…

Christmas is right around the corner, and that means shopping season is in full force. If you’re not on top of your list, you might just be out of luck. The shelves empty quick. When it’s gone, it’s gone. The transfer portal is no different.  There will be several spots on the roster that Matt Rhule needs filled, and the Wide Receiver position is one of them. The Huskers will lose Seniors Isaiah Neyor and Jahmal Banks after the bowl game, and Malachi Coleman, a promising hometown standout, is already in the portal. Luckily, the receivers are not out of…

After entering his name in the transfer portal just last week, Emmett Johnson has made the decision to return to Nebraska next fall. In the last two games of the season, Johnson showed glimpses of what won him Mr. Football during his high school days in Minnesota. Retaining Johnson is a big win for new Offensive Coordinator Dana Holgorsen, who, according to Johnson, was a key contributor in bringing him back.   “He (Holgorsen) just showed how much he wanted me here,” said Johnson, adding that “it was more of him having my trust and me having his trust.”  Johnson…

The news around the Nebraska football program this week has been a rollercoaster. From key pieces moving on, to recruits putting pen to paper, there has been a plethora of ups and downs. The way it feels to be taking in all of the news is reminiscent of how my dog releases his pent-up energy— A.K.A. the zoomies. No, I’m not full sprinting through the house, slipping and sliding on the composite flooring, but my mind feels similar.  We’ll start with the negatives to get them out of the way.  Alongside former Defensive Coordinator Tony White, Defensive Line Coach Terrance…