Nebraska defensive coordinator Erik Chinander (right) instructs his players during a spring football practice on April 7 at Hawks Championship Center.
Steven M. Sipple, Parker Gabriel and Chris Basnett ring in the big No. 200 with a recap of a busy first week of preseason camp for the Nebraska football program. So far, QB Adrian Martinez has received glowing reviews and a couple of in-state inside linebackers (and a local wide receiver) are considered potential breakout candidates. That, plus the health of the running back room and some thoughts on where special teams battles stand currently and more.
Nebraska defensive coordinator Erik Chinander was pleased with what his veteran unit was able to accomplish in the Huskers’ scrimmage inside Memorial Stadium on Sunday, the first high-level scrimmage of fall camp.
The Huskers tackled well, Chinander said, which was good to see in a live situation early in camp. The unit also got put into a few situations that provided teaching points going forward.
“Coach (Scott) Frost put us in some good situations that we need to teach from and get that dialed in,” Chinander said. “Because with this older group it’s going to be a little bit more about getting lined up and executing the defense, more about mastering the situation as we move forward.”
Tyreke Johnson, the transfer defensive back from Ohio State, has fit in well through his first couple of weeks of practice, Chinander said. The former five-star recruit understands technique, and his experience with the Buckeyes has helped ease the transition.
“Obviously he’s got some experience in the league, he’s played in games, so the situation’s really not too big for him like it is for a new guy sometimes coming in the program, whether it’s from a smaller school or a freshman,” Chinander said. “He’s got a lot of confidence, he’s got a lot of grit to him, and he also knows the technique really well. It’s just learning a new language probably for him with the new defense.
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