Huskers’ Defensive Coordinator Says Tackling Not Up to Snuff

Tony White disappointed with performance during Nebraska football’s first scrimmage of fall camp

HuskerMax Practice Report, Aug. 13, 2024 /

Defensive coordinator Tony White wasn't pleased with the tackling during Nebraska football's first fall camp scrimmage Saturday, and he let it be known after Tuesday's practice.

"I don't think we tackled very well the very first scrimmage," White said. "First time, I get it. But just like Coach (Rhule) said, you want to see the things you practice and preach every day. You want to see it show up on the grass live. Get the coaches out of there, get all the cameras out of there and let them play ball, and it didn't show up like it needed to. Not with the group we have."

White said some players are still finding a comfort level with the defensive scheme.

“We’re throwing a lot of situations at them this week, especially,” White said. “Coach (Rhule) has situations mapped out, different thoughts, and want to get that practiced. And the great thing is especially in those situations he’s pulling the guys up a lot and going over the philosophy of why we’re doing certain things. ... You can see some guys starting to get comfortable in terms of their groove and their feel about playing.”

Also speaking after Tuesday's practice, the 12th of preseason camp, were linebackers coach Rob Dvoracek, linebacker Princewill Umanmielen, and defensive linemen Elijah Jeudy and James Williams. Scroll down for all the coverage, and refresh this page to see the latest content. Asterisk indicates item may require a subscription. | HuskerMax discussion

Coverage

• Husker247 | Dvoracek sees progress in linebacker group
• Husker247 | Husker camp feedback from Tony White: On Singleton balling out, scrimmage tackling, and corner competition
• KETV | What we learned from Nebraska football's defensive assistants after practice
• Nebraska Athletics | Fall camp report: Aug. 13
• Omaha World-Herald* | White unimpressed with tackling in scrimmage
• Omaha World-Herald* | Ceyair Wright, four freshmen battling for Nebraska cornerback reps
• Omaha World-Herald* | 'We can find a place for this guy': Nebraska freshman Vincent Shavers continues camp rise
• Omaha World-Herald* | Freshmen Vincent Shavers, Maverick Noonan turning heads in training camp
• Omaha World-Herald* | 'The talent is everywhere': LB Princewill Umanmielen's potential tied to his process
• Omaha World-Herald* | The return of 'Sack Man': James Williams finding role among Nebraska's defensive line stars
• Lincoln Journal Star* | The position group that changes 'every day,' and a true freshman who won't redshirt
• Lincoln Journal Star* | How fatherhood has helped Elijah Jeudy grow as a leader on Nebraska's defense

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