From the Lincoln (Neb.) Journal-Star and the excellent "Life in the Red's" blog covering Nebraska Cornhuskers athletics, these recent posts of note (non-LSJ content italicized):
Today after Nebraska's practice, head coach Bo Pelini talked briefly about Quentin Castille's transfer to NSU, and Pelini echoed what Peveto reported Pelini had told him:
"I told him they'd be well-served to have him on their football team," Pelini said
While Demon fans have enjoyed visiting You Tube to watch Castille's 58-yard burst that helped spark Nebraska's come from behind Gator Bowl win over Clemson, Nebraska fans are wondering about who will handle shorter runs:
I've heard a lot of talk this week about how much Nebraska will -- or won't -- miss Quentin Castille in third-and-short situations.
A look at Q's production last year on short-yardage plays in the regular season is telling (note the following stats are corrected):
On plays of third- or fourth-down and 2 yards or fewer to go, Castille converted on 17 of 22 opportunities (all runs) for an average of 4.2 yards on those plays. On one of those plays where he didn't convert, Castille gained 37 yards on the ensuing fourth-down play.
That's not to say Roy Helu or Rex Burkhead or Ndamukong Suh can't gain a couple yards in those situations. But Q did prove dependable last season, for sure.
And a note that indicates the passion 'Husker fans have for their team and players:
Wanda Castille said her son really liked the coaches at Northwestern State, some of whom, including head coach Bradley Dale Pevento, coached with Bo Pelini at LSU. As break-ups go, this was not a messy one. And my guess is Castille will maintain a lot of fans in Nebraska who will suddenly be checking the stat page from Northwestern State games.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Fa$cinating time$ for Terrence McGee
The next few days could be very lucrative for Demon great Terrence McGee:
http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/story/775885.html
http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/story/775885.html
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Peve was there just after ...
A post-practice visit with Bradley Dale Peveto this evening revealed these entertwined nuggets from the fall of 2001...
... The new Demons' football coach has extra appreciation for NSU's 2001 27-24 overtime win at TCU. It was a Horned Frogs team that beat nationally-ranked Louisville and reached a bowl game at season's end.
Peveto watched the game on tape right away. He was secondary coach at Houston in 2001, and the Cougars played TCU the following week after the Demons' Sept. 22 win. TCU handled Houston 34-17 in Houston.
Peveto remembers the great effort of the Demons, and watching future NFL QB Craig Nall and teammates pull off the upset. He was impressed with Demons' tailback Jeremy Lofton, who caught the game-tying 14-yard touchdown pass with 50 seconds left in regulation and ran for 96 yards on 22 carries....
... That game was the first contest for both TCU and NSU after the tragedy of 9/11/01, the attacks on America beginning with the World Trade Center.
When college football resumed 11 days later, Peveto and the Cougars had an unforgettable experience. Their first game back was at Army.
West Point, he recalls, was in high security alert on Sept. 22. In fact, there were four stone-faced soldiers inside the Cougars dressing room, standing guard, throughout game day. Bomb-sniffing dogs checked all vehicles and security details inspected the Cougars' busses. Sharpshooters were posted throughout the area around the stadium.
To say that it was an emotion-filled day is a vast understatement, said Peveto.
Army prevailed, 28-14.
... The new Demons' football coach has extra appreciation for NSU's 2001 27-24 overtime win at TCU. It was a Horned Frogs team that beat nationally-ranked Louisville and reached a bowl game at season's end.
Peveto watched the game on tape right away. He was secondary coach at Houston in 2001, and the Cougars played TCU the following week after the Demons' Sept. 22 win. TCU handled Houston 34-17 in Houston.
Peveto remembers the great effort of the Demons, and watching future NFL QB Craig Nall and teammates pull off the upset. He was impressed with Demons' tailback Jeremy Lofton, who caught the game-tying 14-yard touchdown pass with 50 seconds left in regulation and ran for 96 yards on 22 carries....
... That game was the first contest for both TCU and NSU after the tragedy of 9/11/01, the attacks on America beginning with the World Trade Center.
When college football resumed 11 days later, Peveto and the Cougars had an unforgettable experience. Their first game back was at Army.
West Point, he recalls, was in high security alert on Sept. 22. In fact, there were four stone-faced soldiers inside the Cougars dressing room, standing guard, throughout game day. Bomb-sniffing dogs checked all vehicles and security details inspected the Cougars' busses. Sharpshooters were posted throughout the area around the stadium.
To say that it was an emotion-filled day is a vast understatement, said Peveto.
Army prevailed, 28-14.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Great story on Werner, good news for Lawrence
Fabulous, moving story run today in the Shreveport Times on former Demon football offensive coordinator Dan Werner. It originally appeared in the Jackson Clarion-Ledger:
http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20090824/SPORTS02/908240316&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL
Also, found out yesterday that Demon baseball pitching great Brian Lawrence, released earlier this month by the Padres' Triple-A affiliate in Portland, has rejoined the New Orleans Zephyrs and had a strong outing last week. Times-Picayune sportswriter Lori Lyons interviewed Brian and this story ran in Sunday's New Orleans paper.
http://www.nola.com/zephyrs/index.ssf/2009/08/new_orleans_zephyrs_brian_lawr.html
http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20090824/SPORTS02/908240316&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL
Also, found out yesterday that Demon baseball pitching great Brian Lawrence, released earlier this month by the Padres' Triple-A affiliate in Portland, has rejoined the New Orleans Zephyrs and had a strong outing last week. Times-Picayune sportswriter Lori Lyons interviewed Brian and this story ran in Sunday's New Orleans paper.
http://www.nola.com/zephyrs/index.ssf/2009/08/new_orleans_zephyrs_brian_lawr.html
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