For the defense, the learning curve appears less daunting this season
The defensive side had the spotlight after Monday's Nebraska football practice, and the coaches who spoke said the players' greater understanding of the system has been a big bonus.
Coach Mike Dawson said his outside linebackers have gone from "400-level classes to 700 level" since last year. Defensive coordinator Erik Chinander said the players are having "real football conversations now."
Linebackers Chris Kolarevic and Garrett Nelson were among the players who spoke. Scroll down for all the coverage and video, and go here follow the discussion on the HuskerMax forums. | Practice schedule
Coverage
- HuskerOnline | Monday Fall Camp Nuggets: Blackshirts already off and running
- Husker247 | Husker Quick Hits: Attention on the linebackers
- Hail Varsity | 'Willingness to Do Things Right' Leads Way Early in Huskers' Fall Camp
- Lincoln Journal Star | Rapid Reaction: Blackshirts and calculus; Ruud happy with early ILB rotation possibilities
- Omaha World-Herald | Garrett Nelson learning how to be more than just the 'biggest and baddest dude'
