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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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Will the Huskers beat UCLA with true freshman TJ Lateef at QB?

Will the Huskers beat UCLA with true freshman TJ Lateef at QB?

Yes - His elusiveness will be key

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No - Tall order for a first start

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Yes - His elusiveness will be key

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Dennis Brown
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Dennis Brown

There are 10 other players on the offense.

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

Let Emmitt and TJ run and run and run and we'll have a victory.

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James Smith
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James Smith

Home field advantage in front of family and friends. He will relive his high school glory HUSKERS 27 ucla 24

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Mark
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Mark

Die hard husker

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Heart My Doghead
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Heart My Doghead

Mr L is from Socal, therefore highly motivated to excel...Huskers by 15

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jerry williams
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jerry williams

Adveresity often brings out the best in a team.

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AK-460Mag Nurse
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AK-460Mag Nurse

We have yet to lose two in a row this season, and I think I formation with TJ and EJ has the potential to be devastating. GBR 🤘

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Brad Bredenkamp
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Brad Bredenkamp

They won’t come out flat like they did last year. It will be a team win with a defensive or special teams score.

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James Key
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James Key

yes if EJ has plus 100 and TJ has 50 Run and 166 Pass. Then yes. All bets off if over 2 TO.

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Ron Joseph
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Ron Joseph

Time for the O to show their potential in support TJ. Once he gets comfortable with the game, he will add a dimension to the game we haven't had- dual threat QB.

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No - Tall order for a first start

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Roy Katskee
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Roy Katskee

Not enough players with the "it factor".

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VAHuskerFan
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VAHuskerFan

Unfortunately we still have a terrible O-line and now Freshman QB a Defense that can’t stop anyone, I don’t have much hope for the season ending on a positive note. Lose by 17

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Will the black-out home game vs. USC Trojans amplify the Huskers’ chance to shine?

Will the black-out home game vs. USC Trojans amplify the Huskers’ chance to shine?

Yes

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No

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Yes

8 Comments
William Schmidt
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William Schmidt

Anything that can get the players excited and more focused plus get the crowd intensity to rise is good for the huskers. If all black uniforms, like the Famed Blackshirt defense of old lights a fire by all means do it. To upset the Trojans will take a superb almost mistake free effort cause their up

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Ron Graf
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Ron Graf

I absolutely agree with Joe

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Joe Putjenter
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Joe Putjenter

I’m hoping the emotional, hype, and excitement continues through the entire game. No let downs.

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Rick Distefano
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Rick Distefano

We will finally come to play with 50 visitors watching and could mean a few commits early.

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N A
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N A

It could, it will ramp up the fans and students and make for a very loud atmosphere which could provide us with some helpful USC offensive penalities.

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George mcdaniel
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George mcdaniel

It will be just like colorado but better and nebraska will win 27 to 24 my prediction

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Bob Flanagan
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Bob Flanagan

Yes it will … But emotion only goes so far … thry still have to perform and execute at a high level

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No

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Chad Alexander
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Chad Alexander

No pass rush equals easy win for the Trojans.

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VAHuskerFan
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VAHuskerFan

Unfortunately the offense and defense has way to many issues and USC is going to expose them, gonna be a route 52-13

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Ted Fuller
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Ted Fuller

No one on the field is looking at the stands. Ask Penn State how their white out has been working this year.

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Suicide Slush Puppie
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Suicide Slush Puppie

We're not disciplined enough, and USC has more talent. This game will not be close.

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Mike O
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Mike O

The Funeral Blacks will be no better than the Surrender Whites at changing the outcome.

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John Ballew
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John Ballew

The game will be won or lost in the trenches and special teams. The color of uniforms means nothing once the game starts.

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Ron Joseph
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Ron Joseph

No - but the cold might more so. After the game starts the noise will be filtered out. But if our D can stop them consistently and we establish the run game & control the clock - then I like our chances

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