Scott Frost touts unique NIL opportunities for athletes at Nebraska

Nebraska coach Scott Frost believes his team is uniquely positioned to thrive under the new NIL rules.

When discussing the situation at Thursday’s B1G Media Day, Frost cited both the fact that Nebraska is the lone Power 5 program in-state and they have a national fan base. The Huskers are also a big draw without a professional sports team to compete with in Lincoln.

Scott Frost also excited about NIL.

“We’re the only game in town. We have fans all over the country.”

— Dustin Schutte (@SchutteCFB) July 22, 2021

Frost touched on a variety of other topics as well, including his excitement about the season opener vs. Illinois, the strides his team has made in the offseason, and the addition of AD Trev Alberts.

Here’s a sampling of what Frost had to say:

Scott Frost: Really excited this season, excited to kick off college football with our game against Illinois. …Excited with the changes at Nebraska.

Mentions new AD Trev Alberts

— Dustin Schutte (@SchutteCFB) July 22, 2021

Scott Frost: This is the most excited I’ve been about our team.

Talks about self-inflicted wounds. Says Nebraska will have to go out and “earn it.” Players understand doing the little things is important.

— Dustin Schutte (@SchutteCFB) July 22, 2021

Scott Frost:: I was really excited when they hired Trev Alberts. I think the other coaches were really excited to have someone who understands Nebraska…Nebraska is a special place and is unique. I think we hired a guy who understands that.”

— Dustin Schutte (@SchutteCFB) July 22, 2021

Scott Frost: We fought hard for football last year because we thought it was the right thing.

— Dustin Schutte (@SchutteCFB) July 22, 2021

Scott Frost: Been on the wrong side of too many close games. This will probably be the most experienced team we’ve had.

Talks more about the little things. Mistakes here and there have cost the Huskers.

(12 of 20 losses by one possession).

— Dustin Schutte (@SchutteCFB) July 22, 2021

Scott Frost: I’m ready to get the season started.

— Dustin Schutte (@SchutteCFB) July 22, 2021

Nebraska is coming off a 3-5 season in 2020. Nebraska’s Week 1 road contest vs. Illinois is slated for Aug. 28 (1 p.m. EST) and will be televised on FOX.