I was watching Newby, Rose and Bando at the end of their long day. They were spent. Coach says they have to watch those guys cause of depth.
— Mike'l Severe (@MikelSevere) March 7, 2015More Riley (on Bush): "Ability-wise, he's definitely got it." Has "beautiful arm." Release could be quicker, though.
— Steven M. Sipple (@HuskerExtraSip) March 7, 2015Riley was asked directly about AJ Bush. Riley said he liked the way Bush responded to direct coaching. "He heard what I said and executed."
— Steven M. Sipple (@HuskerExtraSip) March 7, 2015After practice @Coach_Riley said that he had to watch tape before he could answer a question. Then he said, u guys have heard that before.
— Mike'l Severe (@MikelSevere) March 7, 2015More Riley: "We threw some balls down the field I liked, I will say that. Some of the were a little late coming out ..." #Huskers
— Steven M. Sipple (@HuskerExtraSip) March 7, 2015Kieron Williams, a Session 2 guy, watched almost all of Session 1's practice. Daniel Davie, a Session 1 guy, watched all of 2. #Huskers
— Brian Christopherson (@HuskerExtraBC) March 7, 2015Mike Riley: "I thought Tommy played well. I thought for the most part, the other quarterbacks looked pretty good." #Huskers
— Steven M. Sipple (@HuskerExtraSip) March 7, 2015
First college practice ? pic.twitter.com/dd9hSMD0qp
— Eric Lee Jr6? (@elee22_21) March 7, 2015
Like this photo of Adam Taylor from @johnpeterson a lot. More from #Huskers day 1 here: http://t.co/YJfPdPOsXB pic.twitter.com/r27EsdW03E
— Brandon Vogel (@brandonlvogel) March 7, 2015
Put fr. WR Jariah Tolbert on your players-to-watch list. Made one of the best catches of day. In traffic. Defender draped on back. Smooth.
— Steven M. Sipple (@HuskerExtraSip) March 7, 2015
#Huskers practice dummies splitting in half, extra hustle, a ripped TE & more.
CAMP CHATTER: http://t.co/BwARtZHptF pic.twitter.com/m0bZ3JVxLj
— World-Herald Big Red (@OWHbigred) March 7, 2015
The start of a new chapter for the #Huskers, practice recap: http://t.co/jJebnUBCfS
Photos: http://t.co/zaKE3vw90e pic.twitter.com/fZ89VE1f9E
— Nebraska Huskers (@Huskers) March 7, 2015
DE Greg McMullen is a solid 6-3, 283. Asked if there is any thought of sliding him inside, he said, "Yes and no ..." Didn't rule it out.
— Steven M. Sipple (@HuskerExtraSip) March 7, 2015
Former #Husker running back Jay Sims was one of the former players at the practice. Looks like he could still tote it, too.
— Brian Christopherson (@HuskerExtraBC) March 7, 2015
#Huskers WR coach Keith Williams (@wideouts) is an energetic coach. Teaching guys after every rep, was fun to watch pic.twitter.com/xzaEvcqmEM
— Nate Clouse (@NateClouse) March 7, 2015
No injuries were reported Saturday, day one of 15 spring practices. #Huskers
— Steven M. Sipple (@HuskerExtraSip) March 7, 2015
For the record, every practice that WR coach Keith Williams isn�t mic�d up is a travesty. #Huskers
— Michael Bruntz (@michaelbruntz) March 7, 2015
#Huskers @Coach_Riley answers questions after the first practice of spring.
Full: http://t.co/tx3rVJitiQ
http://t.co/xftPAzJsmW
— Nebraska Huskers (@Huskers) March 7, 2015
Get your clicks on. #Huskers open spring camp http://t.co/CCndGjn0KW fr. @LJSPhotos pic.twitter.com/u1jhUyLQB6
— Husker Extra (@huskerextra) March 7, 2015
AJ Bush worked very hard in the off-season on his passing accuracy. Very hard. It shows. Great first day. #Huskers
— Steven M. Sipple (@HuskerExtraSip) March 7, 2015
Keith Williams wins for most energy of all coaches. After Alonzo Moore one-handed catch, the coach was quite literally howling. #Huskers
— Brian Christopherson (@HuskerExtraBC) March 7, 2015
My impressions of Mark Banker: Quiet toughness. Chooses words carefully -- efficient in that regard. No histrionics . #Huskers
— Steven M. Sipple (@HuskerExtraSip) March 7, 2015
We're watching Maliek Collins go through drills for the last time at Nebraska, I'm guessing. Wow, he looks great.
— Steven M. Sipple (@HuskerExtraSip) March 7, 2015
No hot takes after Day 1. MR on how teams were split: "This is not about what string they're on. This is about giving them opportunity."
— Brian Christopherson (@HuskerExtraBC) March 7, 2015
Dedrick Young does not look like a freshman, physically or on the field. Could step in and play immediately if needed.
— Dan Hoppen (@danhoppen) March 7, 2015
One down.
#GBR #Huskers ?????? pic.twitter.com/dRu0QISzjI
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFBNation) March 7, 2015
Potpourri of former #Huskers at first spring practice, from Rex Burkhead and Will Compton to Dean Steinkuhler and Harry Grimminger.
— Steven M. Sipple (@HuskerExtraSip) March 7, 2015
Biggest difference to Greg McMullen? #Nebraska's defense is trying to keep it simple: http://t.co/6AuihkZYvZ #Huskers
— Mike Schaefer (@mikejschaefer) March 7, 2015
New WR coach Keith Williams has a high energy approach at practice #Huskers pic.twitter.com/SFIQ11xAGJ
— Mike Schaefer (@mikejschaefer) March 7, 2015
#Nebraska TE commit Jared Bubak @Bubaka_03 dropped by practice on Saturday: http://t.co/SoI4S8bKJj pic.twitter.com/bmgPpLTfAC
— Mike Schaefer (@mikejschaefer) March 7, 2015
Freedom looks the part at DE. He might be the answer to part of the depth issue at DE. As for inside the Davis twins are needed.
— Mike'l Severe (@MikelSevere) March 7, 2015
Dedrick Young looks the part. In 2nd group he was one of the best in coverage. Earned praise a couple of times as walkout LB.
— Mike'l Severe (@MikelSevere) March 7, 2015
Byerson Cockrell got some work at safety on Day 1. #Huskers
— Brian Christopherson (@HuskerExtraBC) March 7, 2015
Good moment during #Huskers prax: Mike Cavanaugh brought over NU greats Mark Traynowicz, Dean Steinkuhler, Harry Grimminger to meet his OL
— Rich Kaipust (@RKaipustOWH) March 7, 2015
Ryker struggled at times getting the ball out quickly but offense new for everyone. Had a couple of balls picked.
— Mike'l Severe (@MikelSevere) March 7, 2015
Not a lot from the TEs today. Although they were open quite a bit. Gonna be interesting to see coverage wise of d stays in base on 3rd.
— Mike'l Severe (@MikelSevere) March 7, 2015
It felt good to be back on the field again ??
— Vincent Valentine (@TheRealVRVJ) March 7, 2015
Hovey has some of the best hands on the team. I think either he or Tolbert will get some work in the red zone. Both had good days.
— Mike'l Severe (@MikelSevere) March 7, 2015
That's a wrap on practice 1! #GBR pic.twitter.com/atfdVqfx9J
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFBNation) March 7, 2015
You could just watch coach williams all day out there. Dudes a trip. Gladney didn't come back in a route and Coach jumped in the air yelling
— Mike'l Severe (@MikelSevere) March 7, 2015
Riley first day quip: "I liked the enthusiasm for the work ... Some of it looked a little bit like football from time to time." #Huskers
— Brian Christopherson (@HuskerExtraBC) March 7, 2015
Coach also said that Bush has a beautiful arm and a pretty quick release but it could get better. Bush took the majority of snap with 2nd.
— Mike'l Severe (@MikelSevere) March 7, 2015
Coach riley said he could see using some up tempo stuff but doing it their way. Also AJ Bush took instruction very well. Making corrections
— Mike'l Severe (@MikelSevere) March 7, 2015
2nd practice safeties were Alexander and K Williams. Those two cover a lot of ground and look very natural. Alex had a pick 6 off a drop.
— Mike'l Severe (@MikelSevere) March 7, 2015
NU HC Mike Riley: 'I think we're getting a way better look at more players, and they're getting more coaching' #Huskers
— Rich Kaipust (@RKaipustOWH) March 7, 2015
As for the other wrs. Irons had a few nice catches but also heard it a lot from coach williams. Allen & Gladney are still behind. Burtch too
— Mike'l Severe (@MikelSevere) March 7, 2015
NU QBs had microphones in helmets to get play from NU OC Danny Langsdorf.
— Samuel McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) March 7, 2015
Mike Riley said he liked two-practice format as Nebraska started spring drills. Will do same Monday #Huskers
— Rich Kaipust (@RKaipustOWH) March 7, 2015
Great first day!
— Jordan Westerkamp (@JordanWesty1) March 7, 2015
Riley pointed to Pierson-El, Westerkamp, and the DL as players/groups that looked good.
— Samuel McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) March 7, 2015
Wilbon, Taylor Cross and Rose. RB's in first practice group. Wilbon and Taylor looked very good. Newby had a great run in the 2nd group.
— Mike'l Severe (@MikelSevere) March 7, 2015
Tommy looked pretty good. So did AJ Bush with second group. Riley praised Bush�s ability to adjust on progressions.
— Samuel McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) March 7, 2015
Tommy, Stanton and Brock were in 1st group. Armstrong looked good on some of the waggle stuff. Threw the ball deep & to the RB's quite a bit
— Mike'l Severe (@MikelSevere) March 7, 2015
DPE caught a bunch of balls today. Not just from the slot. I would say top 6, DPE, Westy, Moore, Reilly, Tolbert and Hovey.
— Mike'l Severe (@MikelSevere) March 7, 2015
Teams were split up with 1st-team guys in one group, second team guys in another, and newcomers/backups added to each
— Samuel McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) March 7, 2015
Football is back.
#MakeSomeonesDayIn3Words pic.twitter.com/3pJ9o6oCqi
— Nebraska Huskers (@Huskers) March 7, 2015
Rose, bando and Newby practiced a lot as the only healthy vets at LB. Those cats were spent after a couple of hours straight.
— Mike'l Severe (@MikelSevere) March 7, 2015
Riley refers to first day of spring practice as recess. pic.twitter.com/NE6zH6ochL
— Josh Harvey (@JoshHarveyScout) March 7, 2015
Riley: "We have this one chance to make a first impression." pic.twitter.com/YTEN4dLV1U
— Mitch Sherman (@mitchsherman) March 7, 2015
Through one practice, Mike Riley seems like the CEO type. Trusts his coaches to handle their positions.
— Dan Hoppen (@danhoppen) March 7, 2015
Riley says the biggest barrier to the players' immediate progress on offense this spring is learning new terminology.
— Mitch Sherman (@mitchsherman) March 7, 2015
Spring practice day 1 in the books @Coach_Riley meets with reporters after the workout. #Huskers pic.twitter.com/XbFJ7fzrUX
— Keith Mann (@KMann_Nebraska) March 7, 2015
Mike Riley after the first spring practice at Nebraska. pic.twitter.com/YAMNGJRTeW
— Mitch Sherman (@mitchsherman) March 7, 2015
There are a lot of people that hand there roles in this process... love and thank them all. Forever grateful pic.twitter.com/d0lp65vYx4
— Michael Rose-Ivey (@Rose_IveyNB15) March 7, 2015
Milt Tenopir watched part of practice from a chair on the sideline. Cool sight seeing him talk to Dean Steinkuhler & other past pupils.
— Brian Christopherson (@HuskerExtraBC) March 7, 2015
Mike Riley spent about 10-15 minutes talking to former #Huskers Will Compton and Rex Burkhead. pic.twitter.com/YPy6LoqKn0
— Brian Christopherson (@HuskerExtraBC) March 7, 2015
RB Imani Cross on the new Nebraska coaching staff: "Seeing them so excited, I think, rubbed off on us as players."
— Mitch Sherman (@mitchsherman) March 7, 2015
First half of first Mike Riley practice at Nebraska is in the books. Team Red is off the field.
— Mitch Sherman (@mitchsherman) March 7, 2015
Can't beat it, great day for football! #GBR pic.twitter.com/6dbANIfE3s
— Ryan Gunderson (@TheGundy) March 7, 2015
Day 1. #Huskers #SpringBall #VideoGuys pic.twitter.com/ifU54hZoro
— Nebraska Video (@NEB_FB_VIDEO) March 7, 2015
New spring. Fresh start.
#Huskers #GBR pic.twitter.com/4FIAlTJLsL
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFBNation) March 7, 2015
It's finally here, Spring Ball Day 1!!! #GBR ??????
— Mike Riley (@Coach_Riley) March 7, 2015