Early impressions of Nebraska running backs have been good. Upcoming ones should be more accurate.
With the first two spring practices in helmets only and just a sprinkling of live work so far, Husker rushers haven’t had much chance to change the outlook of offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield. The coach said Thursday that the collection — five scholarship backs, seven walk-ons — has different individual traits.
“Some guys catch the ball, some guys run the ball,” Satterfield said. “Some guys run through you, some guys run around you. We’ve been really focused on throwing the football a little bit more this spring thus far.”
Should the Huskers scrimmage Saturday — Satterfield said he expects some “action” — evaluations will be more detailed. Sophomore Emmett Johnson, senior Rahmir Johnson and sophomore transfer Dante Dowdell were among those on the field Thursday, Satterfield said, while others sat for minor “precautionary reasons.” The other scholarship backs in the group are sophomore Kwinten Ives and the injured junior Gabe Ervin.
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“I think we’ll be able to tell a lot about the running backs after we get our first live scrimmage and we see who can break a tackle and who can make a guy miss,” Satterfield said.
Photos: Nebraska football spring practice, March 28
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule speaks during a news conference after practice on Thursday at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska Offensive Line coach Donovan Raiola runs players through drills during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
Nebraska’s Jacob Bower is tackled by Gage Stenger during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
Nebraska’s Bryce Benhart (center) wears a Guardian Cap during practice on Thursday at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska Defensive Coordinator Tony White instructs players during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
Nebraska’s Cayden Echternach is seen during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
Nebraska’s Ismael Smith Flores makes a catch during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
Nebraska’s Jack Woche throws a pass during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
Nebraska’s Jahmal Banks loses control of catch during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
Nebraska’s Keelan Smith makes a catch during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
Nebraska football players wear Guardian Caps during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
Nebraska’s Ian Flynt makes a catch during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
Injured players run through drills during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
Nebraska’s Thomas Fidone runs after making a catch during practice on Thursday at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Marcus Satterfield gives instruction during practice Thursday at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola throws a pass during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
Nebraska’s Heinrich Haarberg throws a pass during practice on Thursday at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska’s Luke Longval throws a pass during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola throws a pass during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
Nebraska’s Malachi Coleman makes a catch during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
Nebraska’s Isaiah Neyor makes a catch during practice on Thursday at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska Defensive Coordinator Tony White gives instructions during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
Nebraska defensive linemen prepare for a drill at practice last week at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule is shown during a spring practice last week at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska’s Conor Connealy runs a drill during a football practice on Thursday at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska’s Daniel Kaelin throws a pass during practice on Thursday at the Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola throws a pass during a practice on Thursday at the Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska’s Heinrich Haarberg throws a pass during a football practice at the Hawks Championship Center, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lincoln.
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