Nebraska Fall Camp Practice No. 4: News and Quotes

Huskers aim to set the tone with a physical running game

Joe Hudson | Aug 3, 2023

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A powerful running game. It was a Husker staple for decades, and getting it re-established was a focus of discussion after Thursday morning's Nebraska football practice.

Position coach E.J. Barthel spoke of instilling a "lion mentality" in the running backs. "Lion's going to hunt. If he doesn't kill, he doesn't eat. That's the reality of how we want to run the football. Everything we do needs to be with physical intent."

Offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield indicated several backs are likely to share the load in the run game.

“The preference is to have Bo Jackson, but you know there’s not a lot of Bo Jacksons out there. So we've got a room full of really talented guys that do a lot of different things. ... It's going to take more than just one this year for us to be successful.”

Thursday's practice was the fourth of preseason camp and the first in full pads. Also speaking to the media were running backs Gabe Ervin and Rahmir Johnson, center Ben Scott, and tight end Nate Boerkircher. Scroll down for all the coverage and video. Asterisk indicates item may require a subscription. Refresh this page for the latest additions. | HuskerMax discussion

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Husker247 | Quick hits: OC Marcus Satterfield happy with summer to fall camp transition
Husker247 | Thursday post-practice Quick Hits with E.J. Barthel: 'You wake up a lion, you do lion things'
Husker247 | Liebentritt making right impression early as Huskers consider fullback possibilities
Husker247 | Opportunity available for Nebraska's freshman wide receivers
Inside Nebraska | Quick Hits from OC Marcus Satterfield
Inside Nebraska | Quick Hits from RBs coach EJ Barthel
On3 | Marcus Satterfield says young receivers bring speed to offense
Nebraska Athletics | Football Fall Camp Video & Report: Aug. 3
Hail Varsity* | 'Lion Mentality' and Nebraska's Pursuit of an Aggressive Running Game
Hail Varsity* | Nebraska Backfield Embracing Fullbacks in Preseason Camp
Omaha World-Herald* | Omaha Skutt's Barret Liebentritt turning heads at fullback
Omaha World-Herald* | Nebraska eyes committee approach at running back
Omaha World-Herald* | New Nebraska tight end coach Josh Martin is full-go
Omaha World-Herald* | Notes: Nebraska returns to full team practices
Omaha World-Herald* | Rahmir Johnson ready for running back race
Omaha World-Herald* | The hammer is polished: How Nebraska's Gabe Ervin became a leading rusher contender

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Published Aug 3, 2023

JOE HUDSON

Joe Hudson has operated a Husker-related website since 1995 and joined forces with David Max to form HuskerPedia (later renamed HuskerMax) in 1999. It began as a hobby during his 35 years as a newspaper editor and reporter, a career that included stints at the Lincoln Star, Omaha World-Herald, Philadelphia Inquirer and Denver Post. In Denver, Joe was chief of the copy desk during his final 16 years at the Post. He is proud to have been involved in Pulitzer Prize-winning projects in both Philadelphia and Denver. Joe has been a Nebraska football fan since the mid-1960s during his childhood in Omaha. He earned his bachelor of arts degree in journalism and economics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1976. He resides a few freeway exits north of Colorado Springs and enjoys bicycling and walking his dogs in his spare time. You can reach him at joeroyhud@outlook.com.