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Sophomore defensive lineman Damian Jackson and freshman outside linebacker Garrett Nelson were given Blackshirts this week as announced by Defensive Coordinator Erik Chinander.
“Garrett has done a good job to get on the field a lot more,” Chinander said. “Being a Blackshirt is more than just performing on Saturday. Coach Frost and the staff felt like those guys were deserving of doing things the right way on the practice field, off the field, on game day and taking a little more of a leadership role. Those guys were deserving of it.”
Nelson became emotional upon hearing the news:
Here’s freshman Garrett Nelson’s reaction to earning his Blackshirt. #Huskers pic.twitter.com/P3KD0YuAaW
— Brian Rosenthal (@GBRosenthal) November 12, 2019
Chinander talked about Wisconsin’s offense and said what you’d expect him to say:
“They do a great job of scheming their offense for what they have,” he said. “They have big offensive linemen. They have good tight ends and fullbacks. They’ve got some good receivers on the perimeter. They make you earn everything. They earn everything. They don’t do anything stupid with the football. I think they do a tremendous job of coaching that group up. Then obviously they’ve got a first-round draft pick at running back (Jonathan Taylor). Stopping the run is of utmost importance right now.”
Chinander also spoke on how Wisconsin’s passing offense compliments its rushing offense, which ranks 16th nationally.
“Anytime you have a running back and run scheme like they have, guys start creeping up in the box,” Chinander said. “Guys start getting their eyes miscued because everyone is so worried about stopping the run, and that obviously opens up the pass game. [Quarterback Jack] Coan has done a good job with the passing scheme they have. He’s made some good decisions. He’s thrown a couple of picks, but for the most part, he has made good decisions. He checks the ball down when he’s supposed to check it down. He makes big throws when he needs to. I think he’s improved every single game this year.”
No doubt Nebraska’s defense has their work cut out for them.
Nebraska continues to prepare for Wisconsin this weekend. Our beloved Huskers take on the Badgers at 11 am on BTN.