Husker Spring Game "Draft" Intriguing

Double Extra Point found this 4/15/2008 on bigrednetwork.com [flag]

Bill Callahan's use of the Red-White Spring Game as a glorified exhibition intended to entertain crowds and woo recruits. Top units never squared off against each other, and scores got a bit out of hand. After a year or so of this, hard-core NU football fans grew pretty tired of the lack of competition. Many folks - BRN included - would like to see a stiffer level of competition in the Spring ... [link]

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Nate Swift: Mr. Forgettable?
Published 4/15/2008 by Jeffie Husker at Double Extra Point
... the sticks So, again I ask: why is everyone forgetting about Nate Swift? Yes, we supposedly have a lot of talent coming up at the WR spot. But let’s not downplay the role of proven contributors like Swift and Todd Peterson. These guys know the offense, they’re skilled route runners, and they’ve proven their mettle in Big 12 play. The guys the media is currently spoon feeding us this spring? Not so much. Just something to keep in mind when your college football fantasy (or real life spring game ) draft comes around. Nate Swift on YouTube: Career Highlights: My Favorite ...

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