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Matt Rhule Spring Practice Comments on Freshmen Quarterbacks, Position Groups

By Austin Jacobsen Mar 28, 2024 | 1:42 PM

Husker Football Practice Comments // NRG CNT

LINCOLN – Head Coach for Nebraska Football spoke to the media for the first time during spring practices Thursday morning, talking about his freshmen quarterbacks, position battles, and more:

 

RHULE – EMMETT JOHNSON SHOWCASING ATHLETICISM:

Head Football coach for Nebraska Matt Rhule was asked about who has stuck out in the running back lineup early in spring practices…

Johnson was the second leading running back in total yards, ending with just over 400 rushing yards in 2023. 

 

RHULE – QUARTERBACK DEVELOPMENT CONTINUES:

The hot topic for Nebraska Football has been the new addition quarterbacks, especially No. 1 rated quarterback Dylan Raiola. Head Coach Matt Rhule was asked how all the quarterbacks are developing…

Rhule also referenced fellow freshman from Bellevue West Daniel Kaelin, who is among three scholarship quarterbacks on the roster for the Big Red. 

 

RHULE – EVERYONE RECEIVES MORE REPS:

Matt Rhule has stayed consistent from this 2023 spring practices to his 2024 comments early in camp, as he spoke on Thursday morning about the importance of reps for his team…

Rhule continued that no starters have been established yet, but first-team preference is given to returning starters or players with strong offseason performances. 

 

RHULE – NEED THREE STARTING QUARTERBACKS:

Nebraska Football stands with three scholarship quarterbacks on its active roster currently. Head Coach Matt Rhule spoke Thursday morning about the need for his two freshmen – Dylan Raiola and Daniel Kaelin – to be ready to go…

The Huskers played three quarterbacks the past three seasons, including Heinrich Haarberg, Jeff Sims, and Chubba Purdy last year.

 

RHULE – GOOD DEPTH ACROSS ALL POSITIONS:

Nebraska Football has continued to develop and build depth in key position groups, as head coach Matt Rhule spoke Thursday about what position group has stood out the most…

The Huskers aim to continue to build depth leading to their April 27 Red-White Spring Game.

 

RHULE – FRESHMEN ARE AHEAD OF SCHEDULE:

Nebraska Football may rely on their incoming freshman quarterbacks, Dylan Raiola and Daniel Kaelin, throughout spring practices as referenced by head coach Matt Rhule on Thursday. Rhule added that he believes his freshmen are ahead of schedule due to their high school preparation…

Nebraska awaits their Red-White Spring Game set for Saturday, April 27.