The Nebraska Cornhuskers finished their three week Friday Night Lights in style this evening, with the biggest turnout of the month & some glowing statements from the participants.
Mike Riley on the third FNL camp and all the fans: "I've coached over 40 years and I've never seen anything quite like tonight."
— Samuel McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) June 25, 2016
First and foremost, the crowd. The crowd was SOMETHING.
Thousands on hand to watch recruits @Huskers #Huskers #FNL #GBR pic.twitter.com/hnDavEDFD1
— Husker Fan Podcast (@HuskerPod) June 25, 2016
We're not even talking about practice.
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFBNation) June 24, 2016
Fans are lined up to watch some Friday Night Lights Camp.
✊https://t.co/VCfTI826iR
Word from the street says over 2000 people came. For a three hour camp.
While there, they were treated to the fanfare that was touted to arrive. One visitor that I didn’t include yesterday (due to seeing nothing confirming it) was Anthony Payne, who goes to the same HS as Jaevon McQuitty.
Raymore (MO) Peculiar DE Anthony Payne at #Nebraska for Friday Night Lights. 3-star recently added #Michigan offer. pic.twitter.com/6ZXHF5pFoU
— Randy Withers (@RandyWithersKC) June 24, 2016
Payne & McQuitty sounds like they are splitting town early though, but only for a 7 on 7 tournament that’s in Kansas City tomorrow.
Speaking of Kansas City, sounds like a Mizzou verbal arrived unexpectedly tonight, and turned some heads. Remember, it’s on his own dime.
Another kid - who just showed up - was 2017 Mizzou WR commit Da'Ron Davis. Very good. Deep speed. 4-star guy. Watch him.
— Samuel McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) June 25, 2016
But, it sounds like the person who stole the show is 2018 CB Calabasas prospect Brendan Radley-Hines. He shined big time.
The best guy tonight? I gotta say, it's just one camp but...2018 prospect Brendan Radley-Hiles - goes by Bookie - looked "the guy" tonight.
— Samuel McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) June 25, 2016
Joseph Lewis beat him Bookie once. But, I'll tell ya, Radley-Hiles can *really* cover. Physical. Good ball skills. Great timing. Stud.
— Samuel McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) June 25, 2016
Calabasas 4-star DB/WR @Bookie_44 with #GBR HC @Coach_Riley at Friday Night Lights! pic.twitter.com/Aqk9mDX1Ek
— CHS Coyote Football (@CalabasasFtball) June 24, 2016
Calabasas 4-star DB/WR @Bookie_44 with #GBR HC @Coach_Riley at Friday Night Lights! pic.twitter.com/Aqk9mDX1Ek
— CHS Coyote Football (@CalabasasFtball) June 24, 2016
Here is Bookie with Mike Riley and Hank Bounds, President of the University of Nebraska. pic.twitter.com/W6OKxKLj8x
— Connor Happer (@thehappster) June 25, 2016
It sounds like Bookie went hard against fellow Calibraska guy Joseph Lewis and they shared their fair sort of wins.
And... THIS OH MY GOD THIS.
Also, @Bookie_44 can jump a bit. #Huskers pic.twitter.com/UQCFhej8Im
— Michael Bruntz (@michaelbruntz) June 25, 2016
So, what to make out of all this? Well, the fanbase support, as well as so many stars had to impress a lot of folks both on the field and in the stands observing.
I would suspect that Nebraska will see the benefits of these past 3 weeks more and more in the not too distant future. But, take the words of the participants for yourself.
Look what I witnessed‼️ https://t.co/viYmlz3sZ9
— Xavier Goldsmith (@XGoldsmith_) June 25, 2016
Thank you for EVERYONE coming out for the camp. Husker nation is the best damn fans in AMERICA
— Keyshawn Jr. (@keyshawnnnn) June 25, 2016
The best camp I have ever been part of. Hands down. #GBR https://t.co/DqSLXDolk3
— Jaylen Kelly-Powell™ (@JKellypowell) June 25, 2016
What a Friday Night in Memorial Stadium, great camp, and the best fans in America!!! #GBR pic.twitter.com/ACEmEeDbXR
— Mike Riley (@Coach_Riley) June 25, 2016
GO BIG RED. That's all I have to say... #HuskerNation ‼️ pic.twitter.com/PCJhhkIj5e
— Tyjon A. Lindsey ® (@tyjonlindsey) June 25, 2016