First Glimpses of Matt Rhule’s Huskers in Pads

Third spring practice featured 40-minute segment open to media

Joe Hudson | Mar 23, 2023

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About 40 minutes of Thursday's Nebraska football practice was open to the media. Scroll down for videos and photos from various sources, as well as links to reporters' observations.

It was the third practice of spring for coach Matt Rhule's Huskers and the first in pads. Afterward, defensive coordinator Tony White had praise for Malcolm Hartzog, saying the versatile defensive back has the "it factor" and excellent attention to detail. Offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield said the offense was "coming naturally" to transfer receiver Billy Kemp.

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Punt-block drill.

Defensive coordinator Tony White.

Head coach Matt Rhule.

Offensive linemen Justin Evans-Jenkins and Ben Scott.

Quarterback Jeff Sims.

Offensive linemen Turner Corcoran and Keegan Menning.

Matt Rhule and defensive back Javier Morton.

Offensive lineman Nouredin Nouili.

Defensive backs Malcolm Hartzog and Javier Morton.

Linebackers coach Rob Dvoracek.

Special teams drill.

Head coach Matt Rhule during stretching.

Running back Gabe Ervin.

Stretching on the indoor turf.

Quarterbacks Chubba Purdy and Heinrich Haarberg.

Linebackers Chief Borders and Grant Tagge.

Placekicker Spencer Pankratz.

Head coach Matt Rhule.

Tight ends Arik Gilbert and John Goodwin

Team huddle.

Practice observations

Hail Varsity* | Notes and Observations from Nebraska's First Open Practice Window
Omaha World-Herald* | Camp chatter: Sights and sounds from Nebraska's practice
Lincoln Journal Star* | Takeaways on drills, non-participants and coaching from Nebraska football’s open practice
HuskerOnline* | Spring practice observations
More photos | LJS,* HOL

Practice footage

Presser coverage

Husker247 | Veteran Billy Kemp adjusting to new team with Huskers
Husker247 | Husker D-coordinator White on being 'intentional' with your work, position moves and early impressions
Husker247 | Husker OC Satterfield encouraged by first days of spring ball; plus the tight end possibilities
Husker247 | Newsome has plenty of motivation as he builds bonds with new Husker staff
Husker247 | Hutmacher adjusts to another defensive line coach, leadership role
247Sports | OC Marcus Satterfield talks QB competition, singles out early standouts in spring practice
On3 | Nebraska quarterback reps 'as balanced as possible'
On3 | Marcus Satterfield raves over potential of Arik Gilbert
Saturday Tradition | Nebraska OC encouraged by tight ends early in spring, highlights Arik Gilbert
Nebraska Athletics | Satterfield Discusses Offensive Depth
Hail Varsity* | Satterfield, White Want Huskers to Be Deliberate and Turn Thoughts Into Instincts
Hail Varsity* | Billy Kemp Brings Explosiveness, Durability to Nebraska's Wide Receivers Room
Omaha World-Herald* | Receiver Billy Kemp is 'attacking' changes ahead of final season
Omaha World-Herald* | Why Marcus Satterfield wants Nebraska to have a 'positionless' offense
Lincoln Journal Star* | Red Report: The players who’ve impressed DC Tony White, why Nebraska has no single-digit jerseys
Lincoln Journal Star* | Nash Hutmacher eyes bigger role on Husker D-line after body transformation
HuskerOnline* | Thursday practice nuggets
HuskerOnline* | Practice cliffs: Nebraska coach praises 2 defenders in spring ball
HuskerOnline* | WR Billy Kemp IV adds versatility and experience to Nebraska

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Published Mar 23, 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.

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