Nebraska 2018 Season Thread

[MarqHusker]

How old is that graphic?  1995ish?

[Entropy]

Brutus...

imo, and maybe my opinion only, CU/Missouri/KState/OSU were 2nd tier to OU.. not necessarily in quality of competition as they all had years they were very very good, but rather OU was who you wanted UNL to beat more than anyone else.  They were the measuring stick and many times that game became a reflection of the success of the season.

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don't forget the ISU Cyclones

[Brutus Buckeye]

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now we need a "dislike" button

[ELA]

How old is that graphic?  1995ish?

That's the Wikipedia template chart graphic

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Nebraska's 2018 walk-on class just keeps growing. 

The latest addition is Kearney High standout Isaiah Stalbird, who announced his intentions to join the Huskers via Twitter on Wednesday afternoon. 

Stalbird, who is listed at 6-foot-1 and 196 pounds on his Hudl profile, played receiver and safety for the Bearcats, who went 12-1, losing in the Class A state championship game to Omaha North. 

Now, he's No. 15 in the Huskers' large walk-on class. 

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Wide receiver Tyjon Lindsey and defensive lineman Dylan Owen were hospitalized after a winter workout, but have been released and have returned to the team, Nebraska head coach Scott Frost confirmed to the Journal Star on Tuesday morning.  

Lindsey and Owen both were treated for rhabdomyolysis, the first-year Husker head coach said. Lindsey was in the hospital for three days and Owen for two. 

"Anything that happens in our program is ultimately my responsibility," Frost said. "Our strength coach and training room were coordinating to do absolutely the best they could to make sure the transition went smooth, but two kids that exerted themselves too far and had (rhabdomyolysis).

[MaximumSam]

Nebraska's 2018 walk-on class just keeps growing.

The latest addition is Kearney High standout Isaiah Stalbird, who announced his intentions to join the Huskers via Twitter on Wednesday afternoon.

Stalbird, who is listed at 6-foot-1 and 196 pounds on his Hudl profile, played receiver and safety for the Bearcats, who went 12-1, losing in the Class A state championship game to Omaha North.

Now, he's No. 15 in the Huskers' large walk-on class.

Nebraska's 2018 walk-on class just keeps growing.

The latest addition is Kearney High standout Isaiah Stalbird, who announced his intentions to join the Huskers via Twitter on Wednesday afternoon.

Stalbird, who is listed at 6-foot-1 and 196 pounds on his Hudl profile, played receiver and safety for the Bearcats, who went 12-1, losing in the Class A state championship game to Omaha North.

Now, he's No. 15 in the Huskers' large walk-on class.

Walk-ons used to be a big deal for Nebraska weren't they?

[CWSooner]

Wide receiver Tyjon Lindsey and defensive lineman Dylan Owen were hospitalized after a winter workout, but have been released and have returned to the team, Nebraska head coach Scott Frost confirmed to the Journal Star on Tuesday morning.  

Lindsey and Owen both were treated for rhabdomyolysis, the first-year Husker head coach said. Lindsey was in the hospital for three days and Owen for two.

"Anything that happens in our program is ultimately my responsibility," Frost said. "Our strength coach and training room were coordinating to do absolutely the best they could to make sure the transition went smooth, but two kids that exerted themselves too far and had (rhabdomyolysis).

From the Font of All Wisdom and Knowledge:

Rhabdomyolysis is a condition in which damaged skeletal muscle breaks down rapidly.[3] Symptoms may includemuscle pains, weakness, vomiting, and confusion.[3][4] There may be tea-colored urine or an irregular heartbeat.[3]Some of the muscle breakdown products, such as the protein myoglobin, are harmful to the kidneys and may lead to kidney failure.[3]

The muscle damage is most often the result of a crush injury, strenuous exercise, medications, or drug abuse.[3]Other causes include infections, electrical injury, heat stroke, prolonged immobilization, lack of blood flow to a limb, or snake bites.[3] Some people have inherited muscle conditions that increase the risk of rhabdomyolysis.[3]The diagnosis is supported by a urine test strip which is positive for "blood" but the urine contains no red blood cells when examined with a microscope.[3] Blood tests show a creatine kinase greater than 1,000 U/L, with severe disease being above 5,000 U/L.[5]

The mainstay of treatment is large quantities of intravenous fluids.[3] Other treatments may include dialysis orhemofiltration in more severe cases.[4][6] Once urine output is established sodium bicarbonate and mannitol are commonly used but they are poorly supported by the evidence.[3][4] Outcomes are generally good if treated early.[3] Complications may include high blood potassium, low blood calcium, disseminated intravascular coagulation, and compartment syndrome.[3]

Rhabdomyolysis occurs in about 26,000 people a year in the United States.[3] While the condition has been commented on throughout history, the first modern description was following an earthquake in 1908.[7] Important discoveries as to its mechanism were made during the Blitz of London in 1941.[7] It is a significant problem for those injured in earthquakes and relief efforts for such disasters often include medical teams equipped to treat survivors with rhabdomyolysis.[7]

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Walk-ons used to be a big deal for Nebraska weren't they?

Here's the list of all 25 of the Husker walk-ons who went on to hear their name called in the NFL Draft, listed with position and the year in which they were drafted.
Andy Janovich, FB, 2016: Janovich was drafted in the sixth round (No. 176 overall) by the Broncos. 
Spencer Long, OG, 2014: The Washington Redskins drafted Long in the third round (No. 78 overall). Long was named to the All-Big Ten first team as a Husker in 2012.
Alex Henery, K, 2011: A fourth-round pick (No. 120 overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles, Henery played three seasons in Philly before a short stint in Detroit in 2014. A first-team All-America kicker and standout punter at Nebraska, the Omaha native connected on 18-of-19 field goals as a senior. That senior season helped him leave Nebraska holding several records, including the NCAA marks for career accuracy rate (89.5 percent) and PAT success rate (96.7 percent). He also took the reins as punter during his final two seasons at Nebraska, punting 147 times for an average of 42.2 yards. 
Stewart Bradley, LB, 2007: Bradley was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round, No. 87 overall. 
Sam Koch, P, 2006: Koch was selected by the Ravens in the sixth round (No. 203 overall). He set the Huskers’ single-season punting average record (46.51 yards) as a senior in 2005, when he was also a semifinalist for the Ray Guy Award.
Josh Sewell, C, 2004: Sewell was drafted in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL draft by the Denver Broncos 
Scott Shanle, LB, 2003: The St. Edward, Nebraska, native was drafted in the seventh round, No. 251 overall, by the St. Louis Rams. After a stint with the Dallas Cowboys, Shanle was traded to the Saints, 
Joel Makovicka, FB, 1999: A fourth-round draft choice in 1999, Makovicka played four NFL seasons with Arizona. 
Jared Tomich, DE, 1997: Picked in the second round (No. 39 overall) of the 1997 NFL Draft by the Saints, Tomich was a member of the Huskers’ 1994 and 1995 national championship teams and a two-time first-team All-America selection.
Adam Treu, C, 1997: Treu was selected by Oakland in the third round (No. 72 overall) of the 1997 draft. He played in 155 games — starting 44 — over 10 seasons for the Raiders, 
John Parrella, DT, 1993: Parrella was a part of three Super Bowl teams, one each with the Buffalo Bills (who drafted him in the second round in 1993), the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders. He finished his 12-season NFL career with 26.5 sacks and more than 400 total tackles. Parrella was a first-team All-Big Eight selection and second-team All-American at Nebraska in 1992. He’s now the defensive line coach at his alma mater.
Keith Neubert, TE, 1988: Neubert played only one year of football at Nebraska, but that was enough for the New York Jets to draft him in the eighth round, No. 203 overall, in 1988. 
Tim Rother, DT, 1988: The St. Paul, Nebraska, native was drafted in the fourth round, No. 90 overall, by the Los Angeles Raiders. 
Shane Swanson, WR, 1985: Swanson, a Hershey graduate, was drafted in the 12th round, No. 315 overall, by the Cleveland Browns. 
Mark Schellen, FB, 1984: A third-round pick in the supplemental draft by the San Francisco 49ers, 
Toby Williams, DT, 1983: Williams was drafted in the tenth round (No. 265 overall) of the 1983 draft by the New Orleans Saints and was later acquired by the New England Patriots in a draft-day deal.  He played three seasons at Nebraska, earning All-America and All-Big Eight honorable mentions and finished with 137 total tackles, 10 tackles for a loss and five sacks.
Todd Brown, WR, 1983: A sixth-round draft pick (No. 154 overall) by the Detroit Lions
Rodney Lewis, DB, 1982: The New Orleans Saints drafted Lewis in the third round, No. 58 overall. 
Jimmy Williams, DE, 1982: The Detroit Lions made Williams their first-round pick in the 1982 NFL draft with the 15th overall selection. He played 12 seasons in the league, most of that with the Lions but also with the Minnesota Vikings and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He finished his pro career with 27.5 sacks. He was an All-American at Nebraska in 1981.
Derrie Nelson, DE, 1981: The defensive end from Fairmont, Nebraska, left Nebraska having earned first-team All-American status in 1980, unanimous selection to the All-Big Eight team and Big Eight defensive player of the year honors. A fourth-round draft pick (No. 108 overall) by the Cowboys in 1981, 
Jarvis Redwine, IB, 1981: Redwine was a second-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings in the 1981 draft. He was an All-American at Nebraska in 1980.
I.M. Hipp, RB, 1980: Generally regarded as the program's most famous walk-on, Hipp was a fourth-round selection (104th overall) by the Atlanta Falcons in 1980. Hipp left Nebraska as its all-time rushing leader (2,940 yards) and the record-holder for rushing yards in a game (254), setting the single-game mark in his first career start as a sophomore. A 1995 inductee to Nebraska Football Hall of Fame, Hipp was the first Husker to have consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons.
Kelly Saalfeld, C, 1980: Saalfeld was selected in the ninth round, No. 226 overall, by the Green Bay Packers. 
Steve Manstedt, LB, 1974: Manstedt, a Wahoo, Nebraska, native was the Houston Oilers’ first selection in the 1974 NFL Draft in the fourth round, No. 79 overall. 
Jim McFarland, TE, 1970: The St. Louis Cardinals drafted McFarland in the seventh round of the 1970 NFL draft. 

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Zack Darlington arrived as a quarterback, moved to wide receiver, and found a role as the team's holder and a popular personality with fans and media.

But Darlington is moving on to other pursuits and won't be with the program in 2018, a spokesman confirmed on Tuesday. He would've been a senior on the field this year.

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Nebraska got a boost to its walk-on class on Tuesday when the Huskers added Corbin Frederick, a safety out of Mansfield, Texas.

The defender visited Nebraska in early January and announced his decision:

Nebraska added the commitment of Frederick's teammate, Cam'ron Jones, on Saturday. The pair made the visit to Nebraska together in January and now will be playing together in Lincoln.

[847badgerfan]

Color me impressed that Scott Frost has embraced the walk-on program that was once the best in the country.

One of the best in the country is now in a different Presidential City to the Northeast, but that could change with the renewal in Lincoln.

Did Pelini embrace the walk-on tradition? I can't imagine Billy or Riley did all that much, but Pelini strikes me a guy who would have liked it.

The walk-on program Barry built in Madison was embraced by Bielema and now Chryst. The guy in between wanted nothing to do with it. The state coaches hated him for it, and it hurt.