BTN.com staff, August 10, 2012
On Thursday, the BTN bus tour hit Lincoln, Neb. There, our guys took in practice and shared their thoughts on Twitter. Dive inside this post and check out all of Gerry DiNardo's (@gerrydinardo) post-practice impressions, something he'll do after all 12 stops. Plus, see what Tom Dienhart (@BTNTomDienhart), Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) and Howard Griffith (@HowardGriffith) had to say. And don't forget to catch the Nebraska Preview Show at 10 p.m. ET Friday.
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BTN Bus Tour – #Huskers – This team is built like a lot of previous Nebraska team that were dominant.
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 10, 2012
BTN Bus Tour- #Huskers Team has a deep D that can really run,an O that has a dynamic running QB,great RB,explosive player on flank & good OL
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 10, 2012
BTN Bus Tour – #Huskers – The way the roster is built reminds me of the 10 Nebraska teams I competed against 1972, 1982 thru 1990.
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 10, 2012
BTN Bus Tour- #Huskers -Based on 2 practices D appears much improved, deep, talent, more aggressive than last year and motivated to improve
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 10, 2012
BTN Bus Tour- #Huskers -Pass game not most important issue on O most important issue is run game.Can they attack a D with a unique run game?
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 10, 2012
BTN Bus Tour – #Huskers -Run game can be unique if it can make the D defend both QB/RB & @ the same time b physical enough to win situations
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 10, 2012
BTN Bus Tour – #Huskers – D line -very impressive – 17 of them in camp – usually number is around 12 so you're 3 deep sometimes more but 17?
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 10, 2012
BTN Bus Tour- #Huskers -D Line-they have a blend of vets & youth,they have a nice combo of big butts inside & speed on the edge – impressive
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 10, 2012
BTN BusTour- #Huskers The 3 vet LB bring great leadership & experience 2allow the package 2 grow-they can handle the checks & multiple looks
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 10, 2012
BTN Bus Tour – #Huskers – Zaire Anderson a newcomer who is in position to help this year – which is what you usually want from a JC guy
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 10, 2012
BTN Bus Tour- #Huskers -Secondary in position talent wise 2 b able 2 play enough man cover that allows pressure by adding rushers if needed
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 10, 2012
BTN Bus Tour- #Huskers -O Line very solid a lot of techniques to learn & master in this offense-Thought Brent Qvale did a lot of good things
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 10, 2012
BTN Bus #Huskers K.Reed & all TE play major role in what the scheme can do-they have a lot 2 learn & a lot of diferent type of tech 2 master
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 10, 2012
BTN #Huskers Always a challenge in Neb type off is getting talented WR the ball but if they can b big play threats it changes the equation
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 10, 2012
BTN Bus Tour- #Huskers -Rex should b in Heisman convo from start of season,AA will b an important part of O & you usually need @ least 3 IB
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 10, 2012
If passing the eyeball test matters, #Huskers could be in store for a big year. They look good in warmups! #B1G
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 9, 2012
#Huskers OC Tim Beck told me after practice Taylor Martinez has improved his drop back, holds the ball higher and has better velocity. #B1G
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 10, 2012
If true frosh RB Imani Cross isn't getting carries this fall, I will be shocked. The kid is a stud. #Huskers #B1G
— Tom Dienhart (@TomDienhart1) August 10, 2012
Just based on drill observation, hard to see how this won't be a really good D. Very impressive talent, size and depth. #Huskers
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 10, 2012
Like the looks of a couple of the younger WR's – Taariq Allen and Westerkamp. #Huskers
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 10, 2012
DL is really impressive physically. Good #'s. Howard really likes some of freshmen – particularly Valentine. #Huskers
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 10, 2012
1secondary – Green and Jean-Baptiste at CB, Smith and Stafford at S. Jackson has also rotated in w 1's. Lot of good pieces here. #Huskers
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 10, 2012
Team drill – Martinez threw an ugly pick 1st possession. Next time drilled a beautiful strike to Kenny Bell vs 1 defense. #Huskers
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 10, 2012
Fr. QB Tommy Armstrong has a chance to be a superstar. Quick and elusive wow! #cornhuskers
— Howard Griffith (@HowardGriffith) August 10, 2012
Nebraska will win a lot of games with the foot of Brett Maher punter/kicker . You can take that to the bank. #huskers #cornhuskers
— Howard Griffith (@HowardGriffith) August 10, 2012