malachi coleman

He got a real taste by being out there a lot, catching a pass, running routes, making some key blocks, and could see how happy Coleman was when HH ran that option play for a touchdown run.  He was so excited celebrating with him. 

Little by little he's going to become more comfortable out there and wanting to make more plays.  I was happy for MC.  

 
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Stone Cold said:
I think its fear that he will bolt, its to easy to leave now when you dont get what you want.
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That's my concern about a slow rebuild, develop guys approach of Rhule.  Transfer portal makes that a lot harder.  I think most kids recruited now are wanting to play immediately.  Maybe Rhule's diamond in the rough approach will work with kids who are not on the radar or didn't hit all the camps...

 
teachercd said:
Yeah the old "You are in or your are out" idea is okay...but not when you are talking about super talents.

Do all you can to keep them.
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I don't disagree with this concept in general but there are plenty of players labeled 4 & 5 stars that take a year or two before they are ready for this level.  Not saying Coleman won't be the guy by the end of the year but fans need to understand that not every "star" freshman is ready to excel out of the gate.    

 
lo country said:
Short Side Option mentioned this earlier in the season.  Said he could be all conference, but lacked a solid work ethic (paraphrased).  We could really use his ability.  If he’d really use his ability.  A smart HC/OC would get a few plays he could run in his sleep and use those.  Have him run other routes to keep DC’s honest, but use him and his limited experience. 
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Might have been said already but this comment sounds like another WR from Bellevue West that showed great promise and skills- hope it isn't true

 
Hilltop said:
Not saying Coleman won't be the guy by the end of the year but fans need to understand that not every "star" freshman is ready to excel out of the gate.    
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This is something that drives me batty about certain posters...

 
BoSolich said:
maybe post a relevant stat to the topic at hand like passing yards between nebraska and colorado

i'll do it for you. CU 1784 vs NE 697
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Does it really matter how many passing yards CU has if they are losing? And since when are stats that show gross incompetence (such as CU's defense) irrelevant?

 
Toe said:
This is something that drives me batty about certain posters...
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I understand your POV and @Hilltop POV as well.  However, there are certain 4 star recruits that are just more gifted and talented than other recruits.  The two examples that come to mind are Fidone and Coleman.  

Malachi got schollie offers from USC, Penn State, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Missouri, Colorado, MICHIGAN, Oregon, Ole Miss, Florida State, etc.  

These are guys you get onto the field and into the rotation Day One.  

 
Hilltop said:
I don't disagree with this concept in general but there are plenty of players labeled 4 & 5 stars that take a year or two before they are ready for this level.  Not saying Coleman won't be the guy by the end of the year but fans need to understand that not every "star" freshman is ready to excel out of the gate.    
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I understand that and so do others.  There is nothing wrong with Husker fans getting excited about guys like Coleman and Fidone playing right away and making contributions and small impacts throughout their first season.  

But is it really their fault?  

Seriously, who talked about Malachi Coleman his entire JR and SR year when he was in high school?  The media and the writers from Omaha and Lincoln, and UNL twitter feed shoved amazing highlights and stories about him for more than a year and during the offseason too.  Blame those guys for the hype and not the fans.  He committed to Nebraska and more highlights and stories followed.  What is a fan to do?  Ignore all that from the past 16-24 months?  And be patient?  And wait until next year while walkon recievers are getting schollies?  It's not the Husker fans fault when they have been fed the hype and kool-aid.  Malachi could be at USC right now playing with Heisman QB Caleb Williams..... and he'd probably have 7-10 catches while in the 2 man rotation through 6 games.  Nebraska, with Haarberg and Sims need him even more.  And fans can see that too.  

 
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admo said:
I understand your POV and @Hilltop POV as well.  However, there are certain 4 star recruits that are just more gifted and talented than other recruits.  The two examples that come to mind are Fidone and Coleman.  

Malachi got schollie offers from USC, Penn State, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Missouri, Colorado, MICHIGAN, Oregon, Ole Miss, Florida State, etc.  

These are guys you get onto the field and into the rotation Day One. 
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admo said:
I understand that and so do others.  There is nothing wrong with Husker fans getting excited about guys like Coleman and Fidone playing right away and making contributions and small impacts throughout their first season.  

But is it really their fault?  

Seriously, who talked about Malachi Coleman his entire JR and SR year when he was in high school?  The media and the writers from Omaha and Lincoln, and UNL twitter feed shoved amazing highlights and stories about him for more than a year and during the offseason too.  Blame those guys for the hype and not the fans.  He committed to Nebraska and more highlights and stories followed.  What is a fan to do?  Ignore all that from the past 16-24 months?  And be patient?  And wait until next year while walkon recievers are getting schollies?  It's not the Husker fans fault when they have been fed the hype and kool-aid.  Malachi could be at USC right now playing with Heisman QB Caleb Williams..... and he'd probably have 7-10 catches while in the 2 man rotation through 6 games.  Nebraska, with Haarberg and Sims need him even more.  And fans can see that too.  
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There, I crossed out the stuff that doesn't matter at all with regards to whether or not Coleman should be on the field for you. Hopefully that helps clear some things up.

 
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Toe said:
There, I crossed out the stuff that doesn't matter at all with regards to whether or not Coleman should be on the field for you.
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Sensitive much as always, I see ?  

My opinion and thoughts are just as valid as yours.  We just see differently and I'm OK with that  ;)  

 
admo said:
I understand your POV and @Hilltop POV as well.  However, there are certain 4 star recruits that are just more gifted and talented than other recruits.  The two examples that come to mind are Fidone and Coleman.  

Malachi got schollie offers from USC, Penn State, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Missouri, Colorado, MICHIGAN, Oregon, Ole Miss, Florida State, etc.  

These are guys you get onto the field and into the rotation Day One.  
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You play a guy based upon his rating by recruiting services?

 
Players ahead of him are hurt. 
we have  no deep threat. 
 

he needs to play out of necessity. And he can run fast downfield. Play him and see what might happen if we throw it deep to him 2-3 times a game. Lastly, he did block very well in the last game. 

 
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