McKewon: Three takes on Ashton Murphy committing to Nebraska

»The in-state lineman pipeline continues: If Nebraska cleaned up with in-state offensive linemen final 12 months, Murphy, recruited by NU line of defense coach Terrance Knighton, will play on the opposite aspect of the ball. It is extra proof that Nebraska’s new teaching workers believes, strongly, that it could actually recruit native guys to play on the road of scrimmage. Historical past tells us that is true on offense and comparatively true on protection. Proof contains the current profession of Garrett Nelson and Colton Feist, or perhaps a man like Ross Dzuris, who was NU’s finest go rusher in 2016. 

»Talking of pipeline, Elk South has constructed considered one of its personal: First, offensive deal with Teddy Prochazka. Subsequent, exterior linebacker Maverick Noonan. Now, Murphy. The Storm are likely to have a few of the finest offensive and defensive traces in Class A – and by extension, the state – as a result of this system commits to operating the ball and stopping the run. Plucking a lineman from Elkhorn South may come a semi-regular prevalence. 

»Murphy can transfer on a soccer discipline: A two-way participant for Elkhorn South, Murphy has zero dangerous weight – he seems like he may very well be a good finish – and possesses athletic potential to maneuver with smaller defensive ends (when he is a deal with) and pursue operating backs (when he is on protection). He’ll achieve appreciable weight to play school soccer, however it’s higher to snag an athlete and bulk him up a bit than ask a man to drop 30 kilos upon their arrival.