Husker Receiver Zavier Betts Not With the Team

Scott Frost mum on why and on possibility of return

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Wide receiver Zavier Betts' future with Nebraska football became a big question mark after Thursday's practice, the Huskers' eighth of spring.

Betts is "not a member of the team right now," head coach Scott Frost told reporters. Frost did not specify why, nor would he say whether the third-year receiver from Bellevue West might return.

Frost called the morning's practice the best of spring thus far. "I was really impressed with the intensity and desire to get better."

Zavier Betts / Kenny Larabee, KLIN

Much more from Thursday's post-practice interviews is in the links below, including offensive lineman Nouri Nouili's enthusiastic description of the unit's performance under new coach Donovan Raiola. Also notable is running back Jaquez Yant's improved game and physical condition. 

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Commentary

• Greg Smith* | Signing Receivers No Issue for Huskers, Maximizing Potential a Different Story
• Steven M. Sipple* | Assessing Betts' situation and Huskers' WR group without him

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Coverage

Husker247

• Frost doesn't get specific on injuries, but Huskers working around setbacks at tight end
• Bryan Applewhite Thursday quick hits
• The full rundown on what Frost said after Thursday's practice
• Motivated Yant feeling more explosive after trimming weight
• Broc Bando feels comfortable in new spot on offensive line
• Nouili optimistic about Husker O-line's togetherness – and aggression this spring

More non-subscription sources

• HuskerOnline | WR Zavier Betts no longer on the team, no update on Fidone's status
• HuskerOnline | Husker RB Jaquez Yant is leaner with improved explosiveness, blocking
• Daily Nebraskan | Zavier Betts future uncertain, Husker coaches talk run game
• Nebraska Athletics | Frost Talks Spring Practice Progress

Hail Varsity*

• Frost Talks Zavier Betts' Absence, Thin Tight End Room and More
• Jaquez Yant Wants to Be Depended On, So He's Making Changes
• Offensive Line Embracing New Technique and Playing Style Under Donovan Raiola

Lincoln Journal Star*

• Frost says Zavier Betts 'not a member of the team'; no updates on Fidone
• Feeling 'superblessed,' Husker punter Buschini notes increased pressure in his new world
• Red Report: No official word on Fidone; Applewhite's RB assessment; and Purdy still limited
• Running back Yant eschews fast food and pizza as part of mission to build stamina

Omaha World-Herald*

• With more energy, Nebraska's Jaquez Yant is becoming a threat at running back
  
• Zavier Betts' future unclear with Nebraska football
• Injuries plaguing several key Nebraska players during spring practice
• Notes: Transfer Anthony Grant adjusting well at running back
• Nouredin Nouili evolving for Huskers' stronger and faster offensive line standard

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Video recaps

• Hail Varsity | Sorensen & Smith
  
• Lincoln Journal Star | Steven M. Sipple

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Video

Posted by Nebraska Football on Thursday, March 24, 2022

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More info

• Practice schedule
• HuskerMax/KLIN practice reports
• Spring media guide
• Nebraska football roster
• 2022 schedule

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