Nebraska opened up the early portion of its Monday football practice to the news media. It was the fifth practice of fall camp and the first practice that reporters were allowed to watch since last August.
After watching the quarterbacks, the Omaha World-Herald’s Sam McKewon tweeted: “Purely on arm talent, etc…it’s the most talented group NU’s had in awhile. (Richie Torres has a tremendous arm.)”
McKewon elaborated on Omaha.com: “(Chubba) Purdy has a lower, tighter arm delivery that Nebraska likes; the ball comes up with zip. Torres has a longer, fluid motion that flings the ball. (Casey) Thompson … wastes little motion either with his stroke or his lower body; he doesn’t have the strongest arm, but he was accurate in drills.”
After practice, offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Mark Whipple addressed what he wants to see in a starting QB.
“Taking care of the football,” Whipple said. “I think first games at any level of football are lost more than they are won. So take care of the football. Understand we have a good team, we have a good defense, we have a good kicking game. It does not have to all come on you.”
Coaches and players had much more to say about the offense’s progress, and it’s covered in the links below. Go here for a full helping of photos, videos and observations tweeted by reporters during the open practice session. Refresh page to see latest additions. Asterisk indicates subscription may be required.
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