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5 Greatest Nebraska Football Players Of All Time, Ranked
Regardless of falling on onerous occasions lately, Nebraska soccer stays one of the crucial storied packages in school soccer historical past. The Cornhuskers merely dominated the game within the latter half of the twentieth Century, ending with at the very least 9 wins in each season from 1969 to 2001. With Matt Rhule now on the helm, the Huskers are hoping to return to the glory days beginning in 2023.
With such a profitable program, a number of the biggest school soccer gamers ever have donned the scarlet and cream. Many of those gamers performed through the Huskers’ glory days, though a couple of have come after. A few of these gamers have additionally gone on to turn into NFL legends too, however others have loved extra success on the school stage.
Whereas loads of gamers have a case to make the listing, solely 5 could make it. Nonetheless, there are two gamers who got here very shut and deserve honorable mentions. Defensive finish Grant Wistrom (1994-97) terrorized opposing offenses, and he nonetheless holds the college file with 58.5 tackles for loss and is second with 26.5 sacks. Tampa Bay Buccaneers star linebacker Lavonte David (2010-11) additionally deserves a point out, as he’s fourth at school historical past with 285 tackles regardless of solely taking part in two seasons.
With these honorable mentions out of the way in which, now we are able to get to the listing correct. Listed here are the highest 5 biggest gamers in Nebraska soccer historical past.
5. RB Ahman Inexperienced, 1995-97
Truthful warning, there’s going to be numerous working backs on this listing. Legendary head coach Tom Osborne, who coached the Cornhuskers from 1973 to 1997, used the triple choice offense to nice success, which doesn’t come with out elite rushers. The primary of mentioned elite rushers was none apart from Nebraska native Ahman Inexperienced.
Inexperienced first broke out as a freshman in 1995, when he rushed for 1,086 yards and 13 touchdowns to assist Nebraska win the nationwide championship. Regardless of struggling a turf toe harm in 1996, he nonetheless led the crew with 917 yards and 7 touchdowns. Inexperienced then had a monster 1997 season, speeding for 1,877 yards and 14 touchdowns to guide Nebraska to a different nationwide title.
Inexperienced completed his illustrious profession with 3,880 speeding yards and 42 speeding touchdowns, putting third at school historical past in each classes. He then loved a robust, 12-year NFL profession, incomes 5 Professional-Bowl choices alongside the way in which. Inexperienced completed his NFL profession with 9,205 yards and 60 touchdowns speeding, primarily taking part in with the Inexperienced Bay Packers.
4. RB Mike Rozier, 1981-83
One other working again, Rozier is chargeable for a number of the most insane stats in school soccer historical past. After transferring from junior school, Rozier accrued 943 yards and 5 touchdowns in his first season in Lincoln. He then had a monster 1982 season with 1,689 yards and 15 touchdowns, however even that pales compared to what he did in 1983.
Rozier’s 1983 season is likely one of the craziest school seasons of all time, as he ran for an absurd 2,148 yards and 29 touchdowns. For sure, he received the Heisman Trophy handily. Though, his magical season resulted in disappointment, as Nebraska misplaced 31-30 to Miami within the Orange Bowl, and Rozier left the sport with an ankle harm.
Virtually 40 years later, Rozier remains to be Nebraska’s all-time speeding chief with 4,780 yards. He’s additionally second in speeding touchdowns with 49, and he holds the one season file in each yards and touchdowns. Have in mind, he did all of this earlier than the NCAA even counted bowl recreation stats.
3. DT Ndamukong Suh, 2005-09
Suh is the one participant on this listing not from Nebraska’s heyday, however he was as dominant as they arrive. Suh’s senior season in 2009 is the stuff of legends in school soccer. The longtime NFL star put collectively arguably one of the best season by a defender in school soccer historical past.
Suh completed the 2009 season with 85 tackles, 20.5 for loss, 12 sacks and 28 QB hits. He was additionally strong in protection, defending 10 passes and getting an interception. He was so good, that he was even a Heisman finalist, one thing solely three defenders have executed since. Suh was nice earlier than his senior season, however that alone is sufficient to make him one of many sport’s biggest.
2. WR/RB Johnny Rodgers, 1970-72
Rodgers was the primary in an extended line of nice working backs for Nebraska soccer, though it wasn’t his major place. As a substitute, he primarily performed broad receiver and dealt with kick return duties. Rodgers wasn’t only a jack of all trades, however a grasp of all trades.
The Huskers star completed his profession with 5,586 all-purpose yards, which was an NCAA file on the time. He nonetheless holds the information for profession punt return touchdowns (seven) and kick return touchdowns (9). He’s additionally nonetheless Nebraska’s all-time chief in landing receptions with 25. Add in two nationwide championships in 1970 and 1971 and a Heisman in 1972, and you’ve got a really legendary profession.
1. QB Tommie Frazier, 1992-95
It was an in depth name, however Frazier wins out ultimately as one of the best Nebraska soccer participant ever. At first look, his stats might sound low in comparison with others on this listing, and he doesn’t presently maintain any college information. Nonetheless, he’s essentially the most iconic participant at school historical past and led the Huskers to their finest stretch ever.
Frazier by no means put up large passing numbers, however that’s as a result of he was primarily a runner. He completed his profession with 2,263 speeding yards and 36 touchdowns, regardless of not taking part in full seasons in 1992 and 1994. He capped off his profession with one of the crucial memorable performs in school soccer historical past, shaking off seven tackles for a 75-yard landing within the 1996 Orange Bowl win over Florida.
Nonetheless, what really places Frazier excessive is Nebraska’s success with him on the helm. Frazier posted a 33-3 file as a starter, and led the Huskers to 2 undefeated, nationwide title seasons in 1994 and 1995. When one thinks of Nebraska soccer, they consider Tommie Frazier.
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Nebraska Football Targeting California Commit
Nebraska is now a leader to land Aiden Manutai. Here is the latest.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers aren’t exactly done in the 2025 cycle as they have been searching for some flip targets. After actively searching, the Huskers may have found another one.
That guy is Aiden Manutai. Manutai is a Kahuku High School defensive back from Kahuku, Hawaii. He plays safety and is a listed four-star from ESPN. Manutai is committed to the California Golden Bears.
Manutai has been a target for the Cornhuskers for a bit of time and started to trend towards the Cornhuskers earlier this month. Manutai was originally interested in Nebraska along with five other schools before committing to the Bears.
Manutai did not make a trip to Lincoln this weekend, which is a good sign for the Golden Bears. However, the Cornhuskers are in a good spot despite this visit not happening. The Huskers made their first bowl game in years which is a positive sign for any recruit.
Manutai is also one of many recruits who were influenced by the addition of Dawson Merritt, who recently flipped from Alabama to Nebraska. Will Manutai be the next flip for the Big Red?
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Analytics Review: Nebraska Football vs. Wisconsin
It was an unseasonably nice afternoon in Memorial Stadium. And no, I’m not talking about temperatures in the high 50s for the final home game. In his second game as offensive coordinator, Dana Holgorsen’s offense exploded for arguably the Nebraska offense’s best game under Matt Rhule. Dylan Raiola played his best game, throwing for over 290 yards with no sacks and no turnovers. For the first time all season, I’d say the Huskers played well in all three phases of the game, and that was enough to send them bowling this December.
The story of this game was the Huskers offense. Emmett Johnson became Nebraska’s second 100-yard running back of the Matt Rhule era, joining Anthony Grant last season against Louisiana Tech. The Huskers had just two of their runs “stuffed” (a run for 0 or fewer yards) on their way to their second-best rushing output this season.
I was struck by the blocking effort in this game. Jahmal Banks held his block on the edge until Dante Dowdell crossed the goal line. Linemen were pulling and still blocking ten yards downfield, helping players fight for extra yards. That type of extra effort made this a special night for the offense.
The Husker’s offense also dominated the control of the ball. The Nebraska offense was built on methodical drives. Even if you remove Nebraska’s two explosive plays, the Huskers offense still managed an EPA of 3.88. This was the first game all season where Nebraska’s non-explosive plays went for a positive EPA.
Special teams was also a big positive for the Huskers in this game. Nebraska’s special teams performed 12.5 points better than Wisconsin’s this game. This was just the second time this season that Nebraska’s special teams unit was a net positive (Ohio State, 2.86 EPA). John Hohl’s 14 points were the most by a kicker in the Matt Rhule era.
The defense still had its concerning moments this game. Wisconsin performed in the 90th percentile or better in many offensive statistics, including its seven explosive plays. These big plays are a cause for concern against Iowa, as the Wisconsin offense is one of the worst teams in the country in generating explosive plays, at just 5.8%. The Nebraska defense was stout on crucial plays, allowing just a 30% 3rd-down success rate and a 33% red zone success rate.
Going into this game, Nebraska lost nine straight games after winning number five and ten consecutive games to Wisconsin. Many people on social media want to make fun of Nebraska fans for storming the field after getting to bowl eligibility. I’m happy these people can enjoy their laughs while they can. The Matt Rhule rebuild is running on schedule, and we all know what year three looks like for him.
Through 11 games, the Nebraska skill position group is the youngest in college football. The extra practice to build chemistry with each other and get more practice reps running Holgorsen’s offense is invaluable. The 2024 seniors won much less than most in Lincoln would’ve liked. But as they walked off the field for the final time, they put Nebraska football on a new trajectory.
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Gallery: Nebraska Volleyball Sweeps Wisconsin on Senior Night
Nebraska and Wisconsin Volleyball have played a total of six sets against each other this season, all of which have been won by the Huskers. Seniors, Merritt Beason, Leyla Blackwell, Lindsay Krause, Kennadi Orr and Lexi Rodriguez were all celebrated for their contributions to the program after tonight’s win.
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