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Micah Mazzccua Bringing "Physicality" to Nebraska Offensive Line

Florida transfer Micah Mazzccua was a featured interview on "Sports Nightly" Thursday, talking about his relationship with the Nebraska Cornhuskers coaching staff, this year's offensive line, and more.

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Micah Mazzccua during a 2024 Nebraska football spring practice.
Micah Mazzccua during a 2024 Nebraska football spring practice. / Nebraska Athletics via X
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Micah Mazzccua feels right at home with Nebraska football.

The former Florida Gator offensive lineman joined "Sports Nightly" on Thursday evening, talking with co-host Jessica Coody about several topics including why he chose Lincoln for his next stop after entering the transfer portal.

"I really wanted to be somewhere where I was going to be challenged, and to work on my discipline as a person," Mazzccua said. "Coach Rhule had my best interests."

The relationship with Rhule's staff was evident from the start, as the Pennsylvania native originally earned a scholarship from special teams coach Ed Foley while he was at Temple. Mazzccua was also heavily recruited to join the current Husker coach during his tenure at Baylor before leaving for the NFL.

Florida Gators offensive lineman Micah Mazzccua (54) grabs some water between drills Tuesday.
Florida Gators offensive lineman Micah Mazzccua (54) grabs some water between drills Tuesday. The University of Florida Football team held their 2023 Football Spring Practice Tuesday afternoon, March 7, 2023 at Sanders Football Practice Field at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. / Doug Engle / USA TODAY NETWORK

"We have stayed in contact. Coach Rhule has always been close to my family, so it was an easy choice. Even the year I transferred to Florida, I wanted to come here.," Mazzccua said.

Mazzccua added that the environment in Lincoln has been a family atmosphere from the start.

"It is a family oriented program. I don't really feel like they are my coaches. It feels more like they are my uncles or a father figure," Mazzccua said.

Nebraska Cornhuskers assistant coach Donovan Raiola
Sep 16, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers assistant coach Donovan Raiola before the game against the Northern Illinois Huskies at Memorial Stadium. / Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

Mazzccua does have family on the roster, as his older brother Maurice is a senior running back on the team.

The former Baylor Bear also spoke on how the offensive line's chemistry continues to build through fall camp.

"It is really easy," Mazzccua said. "The communication is the same everywhere, just different words. I feel like everything was pretty easy to pick up."

Nebraska Cornhuskers offensive lineman Bryce Benhart (54), offensive lineman Henry Lutovsky (59)
Sep 23, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers offensive lineman Bryce Benhart (54), offensive lineman Henry Lutovsky (59), Nebraska Cornhuskers offensive lineman Ben Scott (66) and teammates before the game against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Memorial Stadium. / Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

"I feel like we're going to be great. We keep striving. Right now, we are just worried about day-by-day. We keep getting better," Mazzccua said.

The offensive lineman has been a fan-favorite over the past few weeks, including his press comments where he discussed he "isn't flinching" when facing Nebraska's upcoming opponents.

During his year at Florida, Mazzccua went viral on social media for his square-up in the Tennessee matchup:

"These next two weeks we're working on game prep," Mazzccua said. "I think we're on the right track.

"We wanted to be the most physical, and we're working on the turnover battle. I think we're going to be successful this season," Mazzccua said.

Watch the full Sports Nightly episode below:

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Austin Jacobsen
AUSTIN JACOBSEN

Austin Jacobsen is a radio broadcaster and former Sports Director in Central Nebraska. He has seen the Cornhusker state from all corners; growing up in the Panhandle, completing his college degree in Kearney, working in the rural Sandhills, and now residing in Omaha. Austin is a statewide, regional, and national radio award winner and can usually be found at a high school football field on Friday nights and tuning in to the Huskers wherever they travel. If he is not on the road, Austin enjoys movie dates with his girlfriend and their dog, Ava.

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