Trying To Catch Up

Wouldn't you know that while the most newsworthy items that are coming from Lincoln in the past couple months are happening at the same time I'm moving into a new house? It's sort of messing with my ability to post as much as I would like to. So much is happening as we are halfway through spring practice and less than two weeks away from the Spring Game, which is looking like a sellout if the weather cooperates.

No, your eyes are not playing tricks on you. The first picture posted is really showing former running back Cody Glenn (#34, above left) lining up in the WILL linebacker position. Word is that Glenn is adapting very well to his new spot during practice scrimmages. Time will tell if he has a big impact in game day settings. Some positive things are occurring however, on Friday Glenn intercepted his first ball and has been disrupting the offense and causing more turnovers since.

JUCO tight end transfer Tyson Hetzer sustained a knee injury the first week in practice and will not be seeing the field for the duration of spring practice. It's unfortunate as the size that Hetzer brings to the table could have been an asset for the offense. And I sort of wanted to see how he actually played in the Spring Game. Film on him was pretty limited during the recruiting process.

One name that I've been waiting to hear from the coaches and media out of practice this spring is Roy Helu (right). I've been excited about the potential of this running back since he was picked up in 2007. Bo has reportedly been very impressed with his cutback ability and change direction. Also, little known speedster receiver Curenski Gilleylen has been spotlighted as a player that offensive coaches have been excited to inject into their gameplan this spring. Hopefully he can be used in a similar fashion to that of border state rival Missouri's All-American Jeremy Maclin. Time will tell as we all know Maclin is the real deal and Gilleylen is to this point untested.

The next practice session for the Huskers is Wednesday, April 9th at 3:30pm.