Monday Presser: Fordham Week

Huskers resolve to right the ship after upset loss at Illinois

Joe Hudson | Aug 30, 2021

Monday Presser: Fordham Week /

Coach Scott Frost said Monday that Nebraska wasn't expecting an even defensive front from Illinois, and “about half of our game plan was out the window when they lined up how they did.”

"But, hey, we got to be better," Frost said. "We have to establish the run. We have to be ahead in the game so we can commit to the run."

Frost and several players spoke after Monday's practice, two days after the 30-22 loss in Champaign.

“I hope nobody lost excitement after Saturday. This team has a chance to be really good,” Frost said. “If there’s still some tickets out there, buy them up and come watch this team.”

Quarterback Adrian Martinez said the Huskers "are going to get this right, so stick with us. We are going to play our tails off every week."

Refresh this page to get the latest additions. Go here for the HuskerMax discussion. Asterisk indicates item may require subscription.

Commentary

Omaha World-Herald | Adam Carriker: Let's chill on the get-rid-of-Frost talk (video)
Lincoln Journal Star* | Steven M. Sipple: Bielema outfoxes Frost and 3 other takeaways from news conference
Omaha World-Herald* | Tom's Takes: A strange home opener; Tests of mental toughness; A touching Adrian Martinez story

Coverage

Hail Varsity | Half of Illinois Game Plan 'Out the Window,' per Frost, as Huskers Reflect on Loss
Husker247 | Husker Quick Hits: What were Frost's thoughts after film review?
Associated Press | Losing ways put Huskers' record sellout streak in jeopardy
HuskerOnline | Five things we learned from NU's weekly press conference
Hail Varsity | Nebraska Offense Making Group Effort to Improve on Run Game Struggles
Husker247 | Martinez wants to deliver more moving ahead, and expects it
Hail Varsity | 'Champion Mindset' Helped Gabe Ervin Jr. Become First True Freshman Running Back To Start a Nebraska Season Opener
Lincoln Journal Star* | Red Report: Sticking with Taylor-Britt on punt return; consistency key for Betts; changing scenery; RB separation
Omaha World-Herald* | Huskers 'locked in' at Monday's practice to correct Saturday's mistakes
Omaha World-Herald* | Adrian Martinez: 'I've got to improve, simple as that'
Omaha World-Herald* | As reality fails to meet expectations, Huskers vow to 'keep pushing'
Nebraska Athletics | Press conference transcripts
Omaha World-Herald* | Husker notes: O-line must be better; First starts for Newsome, Sichterman; Message for young WRs
Lincoln Journal Star | Having half the game plan go 'out the window' hindered Huskers, but OLs say they can improve, too
Omaha World-Herald* | With concern over sellout streak, Huskers call for fan support: 'We need you there'
Lincoln Journal Star* | With 375-game sellout streak in question, Husker HC Frost says, 'We need you there'

Video recaps

Omaha World-Herald | Sam McKewon & Tom Shatel
Lincoln Journal Star | Sipple/Gabriel Four Downs
Lincoln Journal Star | Sipple/Gabriel Two-Minute Drill

Presser video

Scott Frost

Wyatt Liewer

Ty Robinson

Turer Corcoran

Adrian Martinez

Samori Toure

Pheldarius Payne

Side interviews

Myles Farmer

Gabe Ervin

Matt Sichterman

Quinton Newsome

Info links

Published Aug 30, 2021

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.