Is the South African rugby team too old?
This week, Rassie Erasmus had to come out to bat for captain Siya Kolisi over whether he was over the hill. As someone eyeballing 40, it is hard to believe that players are cast into the scrap heap of rugby after 35. The balancing act of experience versus youthful energy often dictates who wins the […]
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Why can’t SA teams crack the European Competitions?
South African teams continue to disappoint in European competition. This year was terrible, and no teams advanced to the knockout stage of the Champions Cup. Not only did the Stormers, Sharks, and Bulls fail to advance, but they honestly looked out for their depth, particularly against French opposition. The Springboks are undoubtedly the best in…
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Nebraska lands stud wide receiver in the portal
Originally posted on Corn Nation. The holiday cheer continued for the Nebraska Cornhuskers with the addition of Dane Key from Kentucky who followed his position coach Daikiel Shorts to the land of corn. Key is a big-bodied receiver at 6-3 210lbs and some awe-inspiring numbers at Kentucky considering their struggles in the SEC. He had…
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2024 Nebraska Football Portal Tracker
Originally posted on Corn Nation. Nebraska had a so-so season with some high points and lowlights which will need to be addressed in the off-season. Matt Rhule has retooled his staff with some really powerful additions. It is now time to shore up the position groups of need, of which there are plenty. What makes…
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Nebraska Football Recruiting: Local lad Christian Jones is N!
Originally posted for Corn Nation. In-state linebacker Christian Jones has signed with Nebraska on this early signing day. This was a real dog fight to get the number 1 player in Nebraska to commit to the Huskers as big-time programs like Auburn and Oklahoma pursued him. The Omaha native has all of the intangibles of…
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Nebraska Football Recruiting: Mountain man OT Juju Marks has signed for Nebraska
Originally posted for Corn Nation. When you list Alabama as a school of interest for an offensive lineman, it is a great sign, and this young man looks to be a very talented prospect. At 6-6 (290 lbs), he has a large frame that needs some retooling rather than an overhaul to get him to…
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Nebraska Football Recruiting: Kade Pietrzak has signed for Nebraska
Originally posted for Corn Nation. Kade Pietrzak is a rugged defender from North Dakota who had some interest from top schools like Wisconsin, Oklahoma, and Kansas State. Getting local linemen is a recipe that has worked for many midwestern programs as the small-town, burly men from smaller schools and states have much to prove on…
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Nebraska Football Recruiting: Conor Booth is N!!!
Originally posted for Corn Nation. Two sports athlete Conor Booth has signed up for Nebraska, with baseball as part of his college plans. He has put some impressive numbers coming out of Wahoo, Nebraska, and remarkable speed for a 6-1 (212 lbs) athlete. As an in-state kid from a small town in Nebraska, it would…
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Nebraska Football Recruiting: Caden VerMaas has signed with Nebraska
Originally posted for Corn Nation. Local athlete Caden VerMaas has signed with Nebraska and will be the type of player that Rhule will look to create the heart and soul of the program. VerMaas has the size 6-0 (190 lbs) to excel at multiple positions and is the prototype player a program like Iowa would…
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Nebraska Football Recruiting: WR Isaiah Mozee has committed to Nebraska!
Originally posted for Corn Nation. Isaiah Mozee signed for Nebraska on this early signing day following his de-commitment from Oregon when his father, Jamar Mozee, was added to Matt Rhule’s staff. Wide receiver has been an area of concern for not just this past season but what feels like an age, so anytime a talented…
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Nebraska Football Recruiting: DT Tyson Terry is all N!!!!
Originally posted for Corn Nation. Terry is a big-time get for Nebraska, as he is the type of player they have let slip through their fingers previously. He has size, power, and nastiness that all good linemen have to add to growing up a Husker fan. He has some big boots to fill with the…
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Nebraska Football Recruiting: In-state Pierce Mooberry is ALL N!
Originally posted for Corn Nation. Nobody feels the passion of the Memorial Stadium crowd more than someone who grew up in the state and lived just down the drag in Omaha. Mooberry is the type of player you can build a team around at the linebacker position, where you need to be tough as nails…
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Nebraska Football Recruiting: DL Malcolm Simpson is all in on Nebraska
Originally posted for Corn Nation. Malcolm Simpson has signed his NLI with Nebraska and will be looking to bolster the defensive line that will be without Ty Robinson and Nash Hutmacher. Simpson is a coveted player out of Texas, highlighting Matt Rhule’s pull in one of the most competitive states to land top-end talent. Simpson…
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