Well, it’s that time of year again. The corn is just tall enough that you have to come to a complete stop at all gravel road intersections because the corn is completely blocking the view of oncoming traffic. That means fall camp for the Huskers is upon us. This week Nebraska started fall practice, where the next few weeks Rhule and company will use iron to sharpen iron in hopes of putting together a team that can snap a bowl game appearance drought that stems back to the 2015/2016 season.
The first week of fall camp is always an unpleasant experience as players will be tested to see if they put in the necessary work over the summer to compete in such a high stress conference. But as the sweat starts to flow and they can faintly start to hear the sound of the Tunnel Walk upon them, things start to get a lot more interesting. Here is a short rundown of how week one and week two are laid out as far as on field practices go.
Week 1:
Wednesday, July 31: Practice (No Media)
Thursday, Aug. 1: Practice (No Media)
Friday, Aug. 2: Early morning practice with media availability afterward
Saturday, Aug. 3: Big Red Preview—a chance for fans to see the team up close as they support the 1890 Collective (NIL).
Sunday, Aug. 4: Day off
Week 2:
Monday, Aug. 5: Practice (No Media)
Tuesday, Aug. 6: Morning practice with media availability
Wednesday, Aug. 7: Another intense session
Thursday, Aug. 8: The grind continues
Friday, Aug. 9: Early practice, followed by player interviews
Saturday, Aug. 10: Coach Rhule shares insights
Sunday, Aug. 11: Rest and recovery
Head coach Matt Rhule enters fall camp with three key objectives on his mind. He wants to emphasize the importance of creating turnovers. With an offensive unit that I think Husker fans will be pleasantly surprised with, coach Rhule knows that if the defense can steal a possession from time to time that could very well be the defining factor of the game. After a 2023 turnover rate in which I hope I never have to witness again, the Huskers are laser-focused on protecting the football. And last but definitely not least is competitiveness. Fall camp is more than just preparation for the upcoming season. It is a proving ground for both new players and veterans alike. This gives the opportunity for freshman or overlooked upperclassmen to show the staff that they can compete for a starting job. Rhule and staff are about putting the best players on the field, and as a player fall camp is the perfect time to prove that it’s where you belong.
