Huskers Snag Second Texas Stud: Rex Burkhead is N
For those of you who haven’t been playing "Nebraska Recruiting: The Home Game", a little bit about Nebraska’s newest commit Rex Burkhead:
Burkhead’s running style seems to change up given the situation. In some cases he reminds me of the days of Mike Rozier in the way he seems to run with abandon that makes you wonder how he doesn’t fall down on his own and is deceptively quick. It’s that sort of speed where if everyone’s running at a blazing pace side by side they don’t necessarily look THAT fast, but Burkhead possesses speed, vision and hands which is exactly what the current trend in college football points to.
Rex can switch things up in a hurry, though and once he snags the ball on a quick dump off pass can either do damage or with a properly placed hit take it to the house. Regardless of what running style Burkhead chooses to initiate at any given time, it’s powerful and effective. I look at Burkhead as this year’s Sam McGuffie except he doesn’t jump over trash cans and will likely be far more effective when he plays as a freshman and yes I do believe he can hurdle a redshirt.
Rex’s Plano High School team managed to get to the second round of the Texas Class 5A Division I playoffs before a loss to Euless Trinity knocked Burkhead’s mindset from high school football into the next level and he’ll be playing it as a Cornhusker. This is a good thing. Don’t believe me? Burkhead rushed for 1,762 yards, snagged 42 passes for 594 yards and scored 33 touchdowns during his senior season. He’s also logged 74 all-purpose touchdowns and 4,560 rushing yards since his sophomore season to compliment his 1,155 receiving yards in that time span as well.
Have a look at what the 5’ 11" 190-pound APB can do (He’s the guy who looks really good all the time):
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Any recruiting breakdowns comming?
I’d love to see one Blank. I try not to get too wrapped up in recruiting, and I find the whole premise around scout and rivals disgusting so I’m not paying them a dime.
But I always like to hear how NU is doing recruiting from someone that follows it closely.
Oh and rumors going that Norman is no longer N.
You can't possibly be a scientist if you mind people thinking that you're a fool.
~Wanko the Sane
by JLew on
Dec 15, 2008 11:18 PM CST
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I heard the Norman rumors as well...
and thought I would check in w/you guys. I spoke with the kid several times when he was committed to KU and then again after the switch and I’m a little surprised by this one. I never felt he was completely sold on Kansas but when he made the move to NU it sounded like he was genuinely looking forward to it.
Now I’ve heard different things as to why he is moving on and it sounds as though once again it may have been a mutual parting of ways. All I can say is if it’s true I hope the kid get’s everything figured out it’s been a wild ride with his recruitment and he’s clearly a good player just can’t seem to get all his ducks in a row. I guess we’ll see, he may still end up at NU but doesn’t sound good.
Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.
by Denverjhawk on
Dec 16, 2008 7:41 PM CST
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The guy looks good
He looks really talented on the high school football field hopefully it transfers to the next level.
by Huzkerfan on
Dec 15, 2008 11:19 PM CST
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He does remind
of Rozier.
I’ve heard that Robinson probably won’t be N because of grades.
"Where do you put the bayonet?" (upon seeing a flamethrower fo the first time)
by 96operator on
Dec 16, 2008 12:26 AM CST
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JLew
Yeah, I mentioned this before but I do plan to break down our class. I want to wait a bit, though so I’ll probably spotlight a few guys before going over the class as a whole. Maybe a bi-weekly article on the current lot.
by Blankman on
Dec 16, 2008 12:57 AM CST
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Aren't
we a little undernourished on the defensive line?
Go Big Red Nebraska!
Our Cobs Are Bigger Than Yours!
Corn Nation!
by corn blight on
Dec 16, 2008 10:59 AM CST
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Indeed
We are, Jon and I think that’s an area where we’re going to finish this class out in.
by Blankman on
Dec 16, 2008 2:14 PM CST
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