Collins Okafor? How is he doing in summer practices?

by Dr. Osborne on Aug 26, 2011 11:57 AM CDT

I have been following Nebraska's practices and have been wondering how our running backs are doing. The available media like Husker's HQ and huskers.com have chronicled Rex Burkhead to a fault, so I know Burkhead is having a good summer preparing for game with Chattanooga - Tennessee on Sept. 3. Still, I was wondering how our other backs were doing. I have seen a little bit on the blue chip recruit Aaron Green from Texas. How is big Collins Okafor? I have it in the back of my mind that this guy as force to be reckoned with. 6-0, 230 with good speed. I'd like to see his power assist Burkhead. How are the other backs besides the talented Burkhead doing? I have heard very little.

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well.....

Austin Jones earned a scholarship and should be considered ahead of either Collins Okafor or Lester Ward on a depth chart.
Ward moved to tight end for a while, then I believe he moved back and was taking snaps at fullback (which… perhaps you’d consider be’d be playing a type of H-Back in situations, maybe).

Okafor – I think the fact that Jones last season moved ahead of both of the other two backs as a walk-on tells us something about where they stand, meaning, they’re probably going to see little playing time unless there’s a bunch of injuries or none of the three new guys stands out much.

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by Jon Johnston on Aug 26, 2011 1:42 PM CDT reply actions

The incoming three freshmen

Braylon Heard, Ameer Abdullah, and Aaron Green should all be considered second string. Austin Jones third string. Collins Okafor may get a few carries at the end of the Chattanooga game, and that’s it.

by Husker Mike on Aug 27, 2011 7:59 AM CDT reply actions