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Keyshawn Johnson Jr. commits! Has recruiting turned the corner?
Husker Max Asked by Husker Max
4/23/2016

Keyshawn Johnson Jr. commits! Has recruiting turned the corner?

53%
You bet WINNER

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47%
Not so fast

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53%
You bet

11 Comments
Cody Shepherd
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Cody Shepherd

I've followed recruiting for over 15 years and I've never seen this much excitement by high level talent this early on the year. I get the feeling things are going to steamroll a bit this year.

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Jon Morrow
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Jon Morrow

Cause this staff can recruit!!

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Rusty Roland
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Rusty Roland

Things in motion tend to stay in motion

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James P. Melegrito
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James P. Melegrito

Cuz the Huskers are getting recruits that in past years they wouldn't have a chance to get. The recruiting seems to b getting better!

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Kevin Hamilton
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Kevin Hamilton

When you have 4 and 5 star players with N in their top 5 it is progress. We do need to land more however but this is a start.

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Greg Moore
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Greg Moore

Cannot hurt any...

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Brandon Stewart
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Brandon Stewart

For offensive skill players, it has. For the offensive line, it is somewhat improved. However, defensive line recruiting is still a big concern, though linebacker and secondary recruiting seems good.

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Scott Thomsen
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Scott Thomsen

Nebraska beat out Alabama, Ohio State, Clemson and USC for Keyshawn after getting Patrick O'Brien. They're competing head-to-head with top programs and not coming in second or worse.

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

We are now focusing on the best players the country (though we can't expect to win the majority) and that is refreshing.

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Brad Lee Hann
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Brad Lee Hann

Karma ... Ours is due!!!

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47%
Not so fast

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Visitor
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Visitor

Have at least two years of top 15 recruiting then we'll talk.

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Mike Conyers
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Mike Conyers

Nice bump, but turned the corner? Not yet, but has potential.

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Isaiah Skrdla
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Isaiah Skrdla

Last I checked you need defensive linemen to play football. Haven't landed a d-tackle for a bit and only one 3 star d-end last year. D-linemen and corner backs are probably the most important pieces to a defense. Imo you can get away with lesser tallent at lb and safety but not dl and cb.

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Stephen Johnson
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Stephen Johnson

The recruits are geared towards a pro style offense. Not rushing. Only time will tell. It may look like 1977 again. A great passing offense but losing to teams we should beat.

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Sean Fluharty
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Sean Fluharty

One recruit does not make a class, and one good class does not make a program. Let's finish in the Top 15 in recruiting on a consistent basis before we say that we've "rounded the corner."

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Visitor
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Visitor

a couple of four star commits and a class that is no better than some over the past 8 years is not quite turning the corner.

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Randy Rogers
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Randy Rogers

One commit does not a recruiting class make.

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Charles Hasegawa
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Charles Hasegawa

Saying it has turned the corner only can be said a few years from now when the talent pans out.

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Rizeabuv Yorzelf
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Rizeabuv Yorzelf

Hold your horses. If we land a Top 15 Class for 2 consecutive years then break out the champagne; otherwise, keep your pants on.

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Visitor
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Visitor

we have not had enough time to tell yet give it a couple of more years

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Visitor
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Visitor

I like what I see but it's far too early to make this judgment!

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Joel Schneekloth
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Joel Schneekloth

Still too early to tell.

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Lee Anderson
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Lee Anderson

I'm hoping it has turned but it isn't next Feb yet. It would be cool to see it go as we dream. Everybody should want to be a HUSKER

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Michael Ervin
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Michael Ervin

Like a previous poster stated...we got work to do...but I like the direction

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Valerie Gilmore
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Valerie Gilmore

still real early on saying that any corner has been turned, we get to ahead of ourselves and then here comes the hay maker right on your chops...let's let it play out....

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bahusker
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bahusker

Great start, need to finish!

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John Ross Clark
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John Ross Clark

We started out pretty fast two years ago. It's encouraging, but until we're consistently landing top fifteen classes year after year, were not there yet.

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Jerry Williams
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Jerry Williams

It is too early to tell, let us see what the season brings.

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Josh Smith
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Josh Smith

I think the recruiting is most definitely improved since Mike has been the head coach but with that said, we still have work to do and our recruiting still needs to get better.

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Dale Paulsen
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Dale Paulsen

I want to see this kind of production in recruiting continue before I am ready to vote yes to this question, absolutely a step in the right direction! GO BIG RED!!!

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brown oyster
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brown oyster

Long way to go. Until we have 2 deep at each position and 1 additional group of 4* level talent in the redshirt group we will not be there. But this is a good start.

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Visitor
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Visitor

Until we beat the Ohio States and Michigans when it counts (BIG Championship game) THEN you can say the Huskers have turned the corner. Tell you what "If you don't ask the hottest girl to the dance, how do you know if she will say No?" Thats a Poke at The Bo and Solich era's.

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Joshua Howard
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Joshua Howard

Let's see how things progress after year 3, we all remember Marlon Lucky...

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Does Raiola’s Maxwell watch listing heighten Husker expectations?

Does Raiola’s Maxwell watch listing heighten Husker expectations?

Yes, legit national recognition

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No, preseason lists carry little weight

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Yes, legit national recognition

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No one has commented yet

No, preseason lists carry little weight

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PJ SAid
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PJ SAid

Proof is in the pudding. Actions speak louder than words. Show me don't tell me. I will let you know after Black Friday

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Is it reasonable to consider Nebraska a potential playoff team in 2025?

Is it reasonable to consider Nebraska a potential playoff team in 2025?

Yes, it just might happen

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No, that's crazy talk

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Yes, it just might happen

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Jeff Shaw
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Jeff Shaw

Qb. Oline. Offense could be very good. Back 7 on d should be good Concerns at rb depth and unknowns on interiour d line.

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Terrence Smith
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Terrence Smith

With their schedule, they might be able to make it this year.

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Chester Ogborn
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Chester Ogborn

They are as much a potential playoff team as Arizona State and Indiana were last year. There is no harm is fans dreaming big. A team with a recent history like Nebraska is going to put it together this year. Why not the Huskers?

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Joe Nigro
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Joe Nigro

Just wishful thinking but I believe the talent is there. We will need a few breaks but it is possible.

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George mcdaniel
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George mcdaniel

It had to do with mindset confidence and luck

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Matt
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Matt

They have a schedule that gets to the year 3 Matt Rhule 10 wins. If they can hang with Penn St. then they could be in the conversation as a 10-2, 11-1 team.

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No, that's crazy talk

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Chad Alexander
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Chad Alexander

So tired of delusional preseason talk. How about a winning conference record and a bowl win.

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Charlie Knapper
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Charlie Knapper

Haven't proven anything, yet.

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Brad Mcbride
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Brad Mcbride

They are a 6-6 football team until proven otherwise.

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Chin Sin Chong
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Chin Sin Chong

No on field results to support that yet. History told us talks are simply empty statements

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Roy Katskee
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Roy Katskee

NU has not demonstrated that they belong.

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Melvyn Halfon
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Melvyn Halfon

NU has not been able to recruit top notch players. The media has led fans to believe that 3 star players can be molded into 4 and 5 stars. That dog don’t hunt?

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Kevin Hubbell
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Kevin Hubbell

Let's not put the cart before the horse! 7 or 8 wins maybe.

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Joe Hegarty
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Joe Hegarty

That's crazy alright. Just hope they make a bowl game again.

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Suicide Slush Puppie
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Suicide Slush Puppie

We simply don't have the level of talent needed to reach the playoff. Achieving more wins that last year is a more realistic goal.

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Bill Petty
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Bill Petty

Anything can happen, but up until now, Rhule hasn't shown that he can get the job done. I hope I'm wrong, but I just can't by the hype. Show me on the field.

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Eric Picquet
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Eric Picquet

They haven’t done anything on the field to warrant that expectation. But there is nothing wrong with the team setting it as a goal and striving to reach that goal.

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Mike O
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Mike O

Immanuel Kant would say no, but he had a very strict definition of reason. I can only imagine him pooh-poohing the Huskers because Rhule is compulsed to pass the ball on clear running downs. Afraid to actually hand the ball to the fullback on 3rd and 1. And instead is in the shotgun. NO THEY KANT!

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Bob Flanagan
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Bob Flanagan

Thry’ll be better this year, but I think 9-3 or 8-4 are likely which keeps them out of contention this year. My hope is that by year 4 under Rhule will finally get them ibto the playoff picture

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Richard Johnson
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Richard Johnson

They need to prove they belong. Still to ,many players on the squad that played on bad teams and don't know how to win yet.

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Greg Engel
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Greg Engel

I just can’t let myself get my hopes up too high. I am hopeful for a good season, though

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Dan Larsen
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Dan Larsen

Let's consider a few "bigger" bowl game victories first.... way to early!

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