February 2008 - Posts

• Seahawks Lose Brown, May Gain Crumpler

  The Seahawks had more done unto them than they actually did in the first day of free agency, but there are rumors afoot, and players in town who may not leave without contracts. Meanwhile, a kicker goes east, and D.J. Hackett might be waiting to see if... Posted Feb 29 2008, 11:31 PM by Scout.com > NCAA > Nebraska Filed under: 2047

• Lechner Reels in Number One

  Jon Lechner is a big physical lineman who plenty of college programs are already tracking, but he got some really big news on Thursday when he found out that the Wisconsin Badgers were offering him an official scholarship offer. Read More... Posted Feb 29 2008, 12:36 PM by Scout.com > NCAA > Nebraska Filed under: 2047

• Report: Brown won't return in 2008

  Less than 24 hours after the start of free agency, the Seattle Seahawks took a big blow as reports surfaced late this morning that K Josh Brown will not return to the team in 2008. 950 KJR-AM host Dave "Softy" Mahler made the announcement during... Posted Feb 29 2008, 12:23 PM by Scout.com > NCAA > Nebraska Filed under: 2047

• Free Agency News and Notes - 2/29/08

  The 2008 NFL year officially began when the clock struck midnight Thursday. The question is, how long it will take for heads to shake, incredulous at some of the initial signings that will take place in free agency? Read More... Posted Feb 29 2008, 09:06 AM by Scout.com > NCAA > Nebraska Filed under: 2047

• Nebraska prep-star already with three offers

  A few days ago, Big Red Report brought you the “Dirty Dozen”, our top 12 players within the state of Nebraska this year. Well, sitting at number two is a young man who is sitting on three offers already. Who is in the mix, is Nebraska part of it and where... Posted Feb 29 2008, 05:21 AM by Scout.com > NCAA > Nebraska Filed under: 2047

• ScoutTV: John Lechner Junior Highlights

  John Lechner, offensive guard from Omaha-Creighton Prep, (Neb.), is a powerful run blocker and has received his scholarship first offer. Other schools in the Midwest are showing interest as well. Take a look at Lechner's junior highlights... Read... Posted Feb 29 2008, 03:06 AM by Scout.com > NCAA > Nebraska Filed under: 2047

• Nebraska Walk On: Colin McDermott

  The walk-on program is a proud tradition, but in order to get players to keep walking on the program must talk about rewards. And rewards come in a number of different forms. For Colin McDermott, he has been working hard the past four years and has that... Posted Feb 28 2008, 10:21 PM by Scout.com > NCAA > Nebraska Filed under: 2047

• Gaithersburg's Stanley Updates Recruitment

  Junior defensive end prospect Sean Stanley is just one of several linemen to earn scholarship offers from the Terps. After failing to sign a defensive end in the '08 class, Maryland has extended offers to more than a dozen linemen. The Gaithersburg... Posted Feb 28 2008, 02:09 PM by Scout.com > NCAA > Nebraska Filed under: 2047

• Huskers making it look easy

  After back- to-back wins over top 25 teams, the Huskers came out to last night’s game and flat out dominated the Oklahoma Sooners. The closest the Sooners came to matching Nebraska’s play was in the opening minutes of the second half where they jumped... Posted Feb 28 2008, 01:16 PM by Scout.com > NCAA > Nebraska Filed under: 2047

• Rebels offer local product

  The Rebels were able to dip into the Oxford area last year when they inked WR Horatio Williams Read More... Posted Feb 28 2008, 11:42 AM by Scout.com > NCAA > Nebraska Filed under: 2047

• Lynn looks at big picture, not big brother

  It doesn’t seem that long ago when Gabe Lynn, the younger brother to current Husker linebacker Phillip Dillard, camped at Nebraska before his sophomore year. He as yet another promising prospect out of Oklahoma , yet another promising prospect out of... Posted Feb 28 2008, 04:37 AM by Scout.com > NCAA > Nebraska Filed under: 2047

• GM Graves Addresses Cornerbacks at Combine

  Cardinalinsider.com's Amberly Richardson spoke with GM Rod Graves at the NFL Combine to find out what he plans to do about his shaky cornerback corps. While Graves was tight-lipped about his plans for draft day, he revealed where "cornerback... Posted Feb 27 2008, 11:43 PM by Scout.com > NCAA > Nebraska Filed under: 2047

• Big Red Report Nebraska Dirty Dozen

  It’s a little early, but it’s never too early to start talking football. Last year was a banner year for in-state talent for Nebraska. Baker Steinkuhler and Trevor Robinson were both U.S. Army All-Americans were clearly the top players in the state last... Posted Feb 27 2008, 09:51 PM by Scout.com > NCAA > Nebraska Filed under: 2047

• Video: Jacksonville RB runs wild

  Steve Barnett will be one of the top running back prospects in North Florida this year and you can check out the Jacksonville (Bolles) standout on film right here. Read More... Posted Feb 27 2008, 08:51 PM by Scout.com > NCAA > Nebraska Filed under: 2047

• Offers Still Pouring in for Dexter Pratt

  Navasota (TX) running back Dexter Pratt saw his basketball season come to an end Tuesday night, but his football recruitment is just beginning. The offers continue to roll in for Pratt, who says he's made a decision on who will receive some of his... Posted Feb 27 2008, 06:40 PM by Scout.com > NCAA > Nebraska Filed under: 2047