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In Nebraska, almost everyone has an opinion about the offensive line coach. That coach, somewhat unfairly, often is compared to Milt Tenopir and Dan Young, who oversaw the construction of the original Pipeline. But fair or not, they are the standard. On a windy Saturday morning before the Nebraska-Maryland game, I asked 100 Husker fans this question: “How would you rate Donovan Raiola’s job performance in his second year as offensive line coach?” As people thought it over, I suggested they consider things like recruiting, retention, development and game-day performance. I offered five options:...
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Nebraska sits at 0-2 and finds itself in a position where it needs to win six of its remaining 10 games to reach a bowl game for the first time since the 2016 season. To do that, the Huskers will need to win at least four conference games, something else they haven't done since 2016. The blame falls squarely on the shoulders of an offense that has lacked cohesion and has failed to demonstrate any kind of identity. When Matt Rhule put his staff together, I highlighted three coaches who I was skeptical of - at least initially. I've softened my stance a bit on wide receivers coach Garret McGuire....
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As I look through the different position groups on the 2023 Huskers, I can find things I like - and things that worry me - across the board. I'm finding myself very optimistic on the offensive line. Heck, there is a chance they could be one of the strengths of this team. I know… I'm surprised too. And before you ask, I'm not drowning in Kool-Aid, nor have I been smoking anything. Instead, I'm seeing a handful of things that lead me to believe this is the year the offensive line shifts from liability to asset. It’s Donovan Raiola’s second season.I will freely acknowledge I was not a fan of the ...
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Quarterback Jeff Sims will play an integral role in how successful coach Matt Rhule's first season at Nebraska is, but there's no way to downplay the importance of the offensive line making significant strides from last year. The Cornhuskers could have Bryce Young under center, but if the O-line is as inept as it was last season, it won't matter much. One thing this iteration will benefit from is the offense having an identity. There is a unified vision for how this offense will operate. For the first time in far too long, everyone will be on the same page. What does that mean? First things fi...
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Satterfield provides updates on progress of Sims and Haarberg after Tuesday’s practice Jeff Sims and Heinrich Haarberg are engaged in a "healthy competition" at quarterback, says Nebraska football offensive coordinator and QBs coach Marcus Satterfield. Speaking after Tuesday's practice, Satterfield of Sims: "We went into this spring wanting to take care of the football and increase his completion percentage, and he's done both of those to this point." The transfer from Georgia Tech has "a nice, calming demeanor out there," Satterfield said. "He's never too high, never too low." As for Haarberg...
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Matt Rhule already has built enough equity to speak out on the Huskers’ greatest tradition, the offensive line For someone who grew up in New York City, Matt Rhule seems to understand a lot about Nebraska football. To date, almost everything he’s done resonates strongly with the majority of the fan base. Based on early returns, he passes the Bob Devaney test. Devaney was an outsider who captivated long-suffering Cornhusker fans with his wit and his determination to run the football effectively. It’s true that Rhule lacks Devaney’s charm, but he makes up for it with his honor, his work ethic an...
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But history has shown that new Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule is no slouch at selecting collegiate assistants Yesterday I summarized the job that new Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule has done so far and did an overview of his coaching beliefs. If reading it gave you a Kool-Aid mustache, that's understandable. Like I admitted yesterday, I love the hire for Nebraska. So everything must be sunshine and roses, right? Rhule has a reputation for remaking programs with his approach - and his success speaks for itself. He's afforded the benefit of the doubt, at least initially. It's my stance to...
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Will Rhule and his staff act in concert to enforce a ‘body blows’ identity? Can the last two decades of Nebraska football be attributed to a serious case of mistaken identity? Not completely, but NU’s lack of identity has been the biggest contributor to a deteriorating foundation. If you’re starting over, setting your bearings on a new identity is the place to start a real rebuild. Matt Rhule has quickly diagnosed the root problem, and has swiftly moved to dig out the indecisiveness that has held the program hostage for so long. He’s putting his focus exactly where he said he would — on winnin...
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Taking stock of Matt Rhule’s first few weeks on the job and more Have you missed us? It's been a while, since we've taken a couple of weeks off in between podcasts. Blame Travis! He decided to escape to Europe for a couple of weeks so he could pout about his Hawkeyes losing to Nebraska and avoid Dr. Rob living rent-free inside his head! In this episode of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by Betfred Sports, Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice cover a lot of ground. With the dismissal of Mickey Joesph from the program, O-line coach Donovan Raiola was retained by Matt Rhule, and Rob's Vegas vacatio...
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Donovan Raiola staying as O-line coach; Tony White coming in as defensive coordinator What had been reported during the last day or two was made official Friday: New head coach Matt Rhule has added two more assistant coaches to his Nebraska football staff. Donovan Raiola (above left) will retain his post as offensive line coach, while Tony White (above right) will serve as defensive coordinator White spent the past three seasons as defensive coordinator at Syracuse, where he helped transform the defense into one of the top units in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Syracuse chalked up to back-to-...
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