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Todd Haley, upset with the defense getting too close to Baker Mayfield: “Good teams don’t touch the fucking quarterback!”
Gregg Williams: “Block ‘em then!”
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Ja’Marr Chase: “I’m mad because I called their ass Elves. We just lost to some Elves.”
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Ochaun Mathis on what needs to change: “Our belief system. There’s a losing culture going on A lot of guys don't know what it looks like to win at this point. So just working, just gaining trust for each other.”
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I thought joint possession was illegal in this state
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Joseph to end the presser: "First place is when you end the season. This is fake first place."
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Chancellor Brewington added 15 pounds to his frame this summer (now listed at 220). Said he was working out 3-4 times per day. OC Mark Whipple said Brewington has been moving up the depth chart.
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Mickey Joseph says NU should’ve gone to Logan Smothers earlier. On Purdy: “He’s not seeing the coverages. He’s not seeing the progressions that he needs to get to.
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#Nebrasketball
guards Bryce and Trey McGowens pose with their cousin, Chase Clemons, one of many talented hoops recruits visiting Memorial today. Student section started separate chants for the McGowens bros near the south end zone.
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I give OU students 3 hours before they realize the eclipse can be turned into a fest
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Lotta joy in Trey McGowens’ postgame Instagram video. Here’s a clip of the celebration and a warning against Eduardo Andre dumping the Gatorade cooler. “Put that back. We got five more.” (Link to full vid: )
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One thing you cannot afford to do is embarrass the program. That’s the message from Trev Alberts today
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Taped up and braced up, but Teddy P is back in action
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Scott Frost (along with this swagged out Husker fan) is ready for some football
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Interim coach Mickey Joseph: “I know (the players) are hurting. Frost is like a brother to me. … But at the end of the day, that ball’s gonna kick off on Saturday. So we’ve got to get them ready.”
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Alabama transfer Stephon Wynn on Nebraska's culture: "They haven't won that many games, (but) the culture here is still strong. The leadership on this team is great. Garrett Nelson is one of the best leaders I've ever been around. He's gonna hold everybody accountable."
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Juwan Gary has committed to
#Nebrasketball
, per his IG. 6-foot-6 Alabama transfer that started 16 games for the Tide last year.
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Scott Frost says QB1 is Casey Thompson’s job to lose. Thompson had a thumb procedure during the offseason and has looked much better since. Also can tell Thompson has the most experience. “He does some things that young quarterbacks don’t do.”
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Since Kobe Webster played his first minutes against Creighton, Nebraska is+33 with him on the court. That, my friends, is good.
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I know you're mad about the INT -- and, potentially, the play call that led to it -- but I think Kevin Stefanski coached his tail off today. Column:
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Anthony Grant brings the pain. Defender down after the play
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Derrick Walker on the prospect of guarding five Big Ten bigs in five days: “I’m not worried. Every game you’re gonna be sore, no matter how big or small the dude is. I’m strong. I’m looking at those dudes, they don’t scare me. I’m a giant too.”
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Nebraska HC Mickey Joseph on Mark Whipple’s self belief comments from yesterday: “I think he’s right on. They hadn’t won a lot of games. If you were on this team and you lost nine straight, would you think you can win every game? No, it’s human nature to doubt yourself.”
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Nash Hutmacher, along with the rest of the D-linemen, has shaved his head. Ty Robinson’s idea. Did it the day before camp started. Colton Feist will get his shaved after his wedding.
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During his two-week stint on the bench, Bryce Benhart’s teammates never saw his commitment slip. Now that he’s returned to the starting lineup, he’s blocking harder, longer and playing with more fire. How Benhart’s demotion gave NU a “better Bryce”
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Can confirm Trey McGowens will play summer league with the LA Clippers next month. Husker connection with Clippers coach Ty Lue
#Nebrasketball
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Two of the greatest offenses of this generation, and nobody could score in part because every shot carried so much weight. Hasn't been matched since
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The Browns account tweeted the trade before Schefter. Score one for Freddie’s leakless lockdown
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Texas transfer Marcus Washington with a good run down on his fellow WRs:
-Trey Palmer: “Super fast. I haven’t seen speed like that.”
-Omar Manning: “Super big. Very physical receiver.”
-Oliver Martin: “Very fundamental.”
-Alante Brown: “Making plays.”
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Scott Frost says Nebraska put left guard Nouredin Nouili on scholarship this week. "He's done a great job. He's been one of the best guys we've had." Frost also called the foreign exchange student/Norris High grad a "great story"
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Huskers cornerback
@CamTaylorBritt_
shares no DNA with the man he calls "Pops." But he and Darrell Britt share everything else that defines father and sons. Football, family and, as of two years ago, a name. Story:
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The Browns failed to score a first-quarter touchdown in every game before Freddie Kitchens took over as OC. They've scored one in four of the six games since then.
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I’m not sure what firing the DC will do but I understand the instinct to make a change. Tough deal for Chinander. Did a great job last year
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Myles Farmer says Nebraska’s DBs are staying back today for a player-run film session. Mentioned that Noa Pola-Gates, Quinton Newsome, himself and others have been leading those meetings after practice. “That’s just being a leader, being a real teammate.”
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Samori Toure goes 258th to the Green Bay Packers — 28th wide receiver off the board.
#Huskers
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Teddy Prochazka with high praise of Casey Thompson’s pocket presence today. Said he always knows where Thompson will be on his drops. “If I know where the quarterback is, I know where my body needs to be lined up to stop defenders from getting to him.”
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Michigan WR Roman Wilson when asked if Ohio State looked tougher this year: “No. Definitely not. I see guys who wanna put on the Louis V $1,000 outfit, wanna act hard. When you’re out there … I see the film. You’re not tough.”
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Since 2020, only six NFL teams have won 20 home games, and the Browns are one of them. Next time someone asks why you bong beers in the muni lot at 5 a.m., show them this:
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From Scott Frost’s Thursday presser:
-Frost thinks the bye week did Nebraska a lot of good. Sees an extra spring in the Huskers’ step.
-NU held a kicker competition this week, including a four-way “kick off.”
-Rahmir Johnson is ready to go. RB rotation after him? “We’ll see.”
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FINAL: First-year coach, backup QB: 30, Fourth-year coach, fourth-year QB: 22. Woooo boy.
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Derrick Walker: " ... You can come out and support us and watch us play basketball, but the song — you hate the song. It’s still a reflection of us. And I feel like if you hate the song, you hate us."
The University of Nebraska will continue to play what's often referred to as the Black national anthem before
#Husker
basketball games, despite objections from
@GovRicketts
.
Read more from
@CHRISBURBACH
and
@JimmyWatkins95
:
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I’m very sad to say that Monday is my last day at the OWH, which is my favorite place I’ve ever worked. Can’t thank
@swmckewonOWH
,
@EvanBlandOWH
,
@jxlorenzi
,
@tomshatelOWH
,
@dirkchatelain
and so many others enough for the memories, & I can’t thank y’all enough for following along
On an emotional Half-Court Press podcast we bid farewell to
@JimmyWatkins95
who is moving on from our OWH family.
Jimmy shares memories including hijacking a Starbucks bathroom for an hour to get a phone interview with Fred Hoiberg.
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I'm counting one first down in the last 10 drives with Chubba Purdy at quaterback
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Not sure about a defender wagging his finger after the start to this game
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McGowens said Nebraska watched film of every offensive rebound against Western Illinois. Said a lot of the younger players don't think about rebounds deciding games. Will be a focus on Friday.
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Mickey Joseph says he’s encouraging NU’s receivers to practice through minor “nicks” this fall. “Once you start camp, you’re never going to be at 100%. So you’ve got play through it and let the adrenaline get you back to 100. You might be sore, but I still expect you to go.”
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No Husker FB availability today, so here’s an excellent Football Guy quote OLB Garrett Nelson delivered last week when asked about losing two teeth against Penn State last season
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SMU transfer Emmanuel Bandoumel has committed to
#Nebrasketball
, per his IG. Averaged 10.6 ppg and 3.8 rpg on 36.1% shooting last season
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Nebraska couldn’t trust its special teams to be competent last season. Now that unit flips the game positively every other week. That’s why you commit resources to ST.
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Alberts says the Nebraska football team is 90 percent vaccinated
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Confirmed
#Nebrasketball
visitors from Oct. 1-Oct. 3:
-Ramel Lloyd Jr. (committed,
#83
prospect in ‘22)
-Omaha Billiew (undecided,
#2
prospect in class of ‘23)
-Simeon Wilcher (
#11
prospect in ‘23)
-Chase Clemmons (class of ‘23, offers from Georgia, Georgetown and Houston
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Cleveland has never witnessed a comeback like Joe Flacco’s, and we might never see one again. So as the city prepare a playoff celebration tonight, let’s savor the QB’s unlikely role in it. Column:
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FINAL: OSU 87, Nebraska 79. Buckeyes outscore NU 15-7 in OT. Huskers led by five with 36 seconds left in regulation but couldn't hold on. Branham finished with 35. McGowens had 18 and Walker had 15 and 10. So close, "Just like football," said an NU fan exiting the arena
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Tommi Hill says he’s playing with the starters right now, “but the spot’s open for anybody.” Asked about playing power football in the Big Ten: “I was never afraid to tackle. (I’ve got) pads on. If I get hurt, I get hurt.”
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Can confirm that
#Nebrasketball
is hiring Ernie Zeigler as its new assistant coach. Zeigler checks a lot of boxes. High-major experience, recruiting connects and a former HC. Spent the last seven seasons as an assistant at Miss St under Ben Howland.
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Big guys moving big guys. OL coach Donovan Raiola liked this rep from Bryce Benhart
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Teddy Prochazka is running again. And after a long, difficult rehab, he’s eyeing a fall camp return. More details on Prochazka’s injury, recovery and increasing optimism:
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FINAL: Western Illinois 75, Nebraska 74. Verge tried to go coast-to-coast but missed a reverse layup at the buzzer. Brutal start for the much-hyped Huskers.
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Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg announces that assistant coach Matt Abdelmassih will be taking a leave of absence due to “health-related issues.” Abdelmassih is Nebraska’s highest-paid assistant and lead recruiter. Full statement
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More conference realignment news: This week was my last at the Manhattan Mercury. I’m joining
@OWHnews
to cover Nebraska hoops and football. I start next week.
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Brody Belt says Nebraska has a lot of guys playing in multiple phases this fall. “I think special teams is gonna be a big turning point for us. … We’re a lot better at catching punts, returning balls. I think our return game is gonna be something different this year.”
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News to share: Friday was my last day at the Sandusky Register. I'm joining
@MERCsports
to cover preps and K-State beginning next week. I will spend the coming days packing, eating and making playlists for the drive. Open to recs on any of the above
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Still thinking about Trey entering the scrap from his scooter. This should be an NFT
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Fred Hoiberg is battling a viral infection ahead Nebraska-Northwestern tomorrow. Voice is gone. Said he's tested negative for COVID and the flu. He will coach tomorrow but rely on assistants and hand signals to communicate with players
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It’s hard to watch this Browns team and not wonder what could’ve been. But it’s impossible to watch them and not appreciate what they are despite all the injuries. Instant column from Browns-Jags:
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C.J. Wilcher entered the interview room humming the J.G. Wentworth "8-7-7 cash now" theme. Winning brings the good vibes
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FINAL: Rock Creek 19, Anderson County 0. Mustangs are state champions for the second time during Shane Sieben’s tenure.
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Here’s the obligatory empty gym pic. Covering the tourney was a fun twist ending to the hoops season. Shout out Creighton fans for a fun week. Shout out Nebraska fans for the FU tweets that made me laugh. Good times
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Verge on why Hoiberg is the man for the job: "He's really a good coach. He's really detailed. He works so hard -- after games, we get on a flight and the first thing he does is watch film. He's a hell of a coach, man, and I would play for him any day, honestly."
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Joe Burrow says the bandwagon is open. Multiple Bengals believe Ohio is becoming a Bengals state. Some even think we’re already there. “They’re season’s over. Go ahead and hop on, man. We welcome all newcomers.”
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Creighton was 5-43 from 3 in its previous two games. 10-22 today. O'Connell has three of them and 14 points. Kaluma (18 points, 11 rebounds) has his first career double-double. They have six dudes, and they're playing the 1-seed even
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Derrick Walker will return next season. Broke the school record for field goal percentage last season.
#Nebrasketball
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Ja’Marr Chase was still dissing the Browns after they beat his team (again) and held him below 50 yards (again). Consider his frustrations a warning to future trash talkers that dismiss a franchise on the rise:
Play first, talk later. Or get embarrassed:
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LB Nick Henrich was impressed with Nebraska’s RBs during this weekend’s scrimmage. “They’re just hitting gaps really hard downhill, which is something that they’ve been improving on throughout the spring.”
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Caleb Tannor on the responsibility of being a captain: “Everything. Whatever the team does, it falls back on us. If we win, if we lose, it’s gonna come back on the captains because we’re the leaders of the team.”
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Scott Frost says Omar Manning had a good week of practice. Travis Vokolek (ankle) is “getting close” but remains day to day. Asked about outside pressure/scrutiny: “I have no idea what's being said. I'm worried about this team. My phone wasn’t charged most of the week.”
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Countdown to Week 0: 17 days. Bill Busch fired up because 🗣 we outsiiiiiiiiide
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Fred Hoiberg said he talked to ~20 coaches for the open assistant job. Said Ernie Zeigler “checked all the boxes.” Proven track record as a recruiter (multiple top-10 classes), former head coach (proven player dev/game planning).
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Five penalties, a punt block and an INT in the first quarter. Can only go up from there, yeah?
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FINAL: Nebraska 78, OSU 70. Huskers break a 24-game losing streak against ranked teams and win their first such game under Hoiberg. Bryce McGowens scores 26, Wilcher adds 15 and Verge dishes 11 assisst to go with 13 points. OSU needed a win to keep pace for a double bye. Nope.
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Nouri Nouilli: “The way we’re running the ball is kind of crazy right now. We’re coming off the ball a lot better.”
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FINAL: Nebraska 75, Omaha 61. Not sure this dub will make Fred's memoir but NU is 2-0 for the first time since his first season. Make your free throws and this is a blowout.
Wilcher: 21 points
Griesel: 18 points
Bando: 18 points
Blaise: 12 rebounds.
Now we wait on Gary news
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JoJo Domann was the difference between three points and seven on that drive. Jordon Simmons was absolutely scoring on that screen before Domann shook his block.
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Buddy Hield’s incredible recruiting journey, Trae Young’s unceasing work ethic, coaching legends. Chris Crutchfield’s path to D-1 head coach intersected with all three, and it taught him the formula for a successful program. How will it work at UNO?
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New
#Nebrasketball
walk-on
@calejacobsen_
is all grind, no glitter. Exactly what NU needs out of that role:
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FINAL: Nebraska 82, Colorado 67. Huskers finished ugly but Colorado couldn't score enough for that to matter. Buffaloes shot 32 percent from the field. Nebraska turned those misses (and CU's 16 turnovers) into fast points at the other end. Western Illinois comes to PBA in 9 days
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For a long time, athletes struggling with mental health suffered in silence. But Omar Manning’s story highlights how the conversation (and resources) concerning the issue are changing. Story on Manning’s journey and the support system behind it:
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The tools behind to Ryan Kalkbrenner’s breakout season: a notepad and the exercise bikes in the corner of CU’s practice gym. How Kalkbrenner cleared his head and overhauled his conditioning:
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Wilhelm Breidenbach is back. “It’s been long, it’s been tough.”
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The punter has arguably been the most consistent player out there today. How bout that
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Sean Beckton says the competition for NU’s
#2
TE spot has been “fierce.” First three names he said: Nate Boerkircher, Chris Hickman and Chancellor Brewington. AJ Rollins is “in the mix” and James Carnie had a nice day today. Rollins and Thomas Fidone didn’t practice today.
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Malcom Hartzog in his first three college starts:
-punt block return touchdown
-game-sealing INT
-INT in the end zone.
Kid makes plays
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Chubba Purdy says his cleats caused the foot injury that forced him to miss a chunk of spring practice. He also says he’s making fast friends with teammates this offseason. More on Purdy’s acclimation to Nebraska:
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McDermott on CU's team chemistry: "This has been such a fun group. There's been a lot of laughs. There's been a lot of tears and every emotion you can imagine in between. And when that happens, you really get close to people. It's been such a pleasure to be part of this ride."
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Jo Jo Domann is ESPN’s best prospect available right now, fwiw
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Keisei says last year's team played for individuals. This year's team plays together. Steady stream of comments like that this year
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First time in Georgia Southern history that the Eagles have recorded consecutive 300-yard passing games
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