Will compton nebraska update#

Holt has played as the only linebacker in some dime formations. So for now, the Huskers will likely rely on junior linebacker Colton Koehler, who recorded a tackle in the end zone that gave Nebraska a safety late in Saturday's game. But you get to the point now where it would take a lot for me to pull a redshirt from a guy after eight games.' 'We try and be on the same page all the way through,' Pelini said. Eleven played last year, including sophomore offensive tackle Jaivorio Burkes, who appeared in only Nebraska's final four games after an injury sidelined senior Lydon Murtha. It's a different philosophy than the Huskers are used to.Ī school-record 13 true freshmen played in 2005. You've got to make sure you've got everybody's best interest at heart in every decision that you make. 'From a coaching standpoint, you have to be unselfish. 'You've got to always be thinking not only what's in the best interest of the team, but what's in the best interest of each young man you coach and their future,' Pelini said. The Huskers, tied with Kansas and Missouri at 2-2 in conference play, have four Big 12 games remaining. Pelini's thinking about more than just the success of this year's team, which still has a legitimate shot at the Big 12 North title. Only five true freshmen - linebackers Matt Holt and Sean Fisher, defensive backs Mason Wald and Alfonzo Dennard, and defensive end Cameron Meredith - have played this season. And he hasn't played a snap yet? I just don't think it's the right thing.' 'If he were my kid, I'd have a problem with that, if a coach put him there with 33 percent of the season left. 'For me, it's a pretty easy decision because it's a matter of right and wrong,' Pelini said. 'I'd feel real comfortable putting him into the game.'īut Pelini said having Compton play in the team's final four games of the season isn't worth it for the linebacker, who will have four years of eligibility left if he does redshirt in 2008. 'I think he's making really good progress,' Pelini said. 2 middle linebacker behind Dillard on Nebraska's depth chart all season. At best.'Ĭompton has been listed as the team's No. 'I would say they're questionable at best right now. He doubts that Dillard or junior Menelik Holt, who left Saturday's game with a leg injury, will be available to play against Oklahoma.

Will compton nebraska update#

The coach wasn't too optimistic, though, when he gave an injury update Sunday. Dillard was carted to the locker room, but Pelini said X-rays were negative. The Huskers will have to find some other way to replace Dillard, who injured his ankle in the third quarter of Nebraska's 32-20 win over Baylor on Saturday. Will Compton, he's a guy that could factor in at linebacker right now. 'I'm not pulling a redshirt,' Pelini said. Nebraska coach Bo Pelini said Sunday that Compton, who hasn't played in a game all season, will stay on the sideline for the rest of the year. LINCOLN - Will Compton won't be called on to help fill in for injured Husker linebacker Phillip Dillard, even though the true freshman is ready and willing to contribute.