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Ahead of final home game, Scott Frost praises leadership from Nebraska seniors
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It wasn’t the magical one-year turnaround some had hoped for. The first year of the Scott Frost era at Nebraska, in a lot of ways, was one to forget.
There was a lack of discipline. Several players decided to transfer out of the program. The Huskers started the year 0-6. There was a 46-point loss to Michigan.
Rather than rolling over, Nebraska responded. The Huskers have won three of their last four games and now own one of the most high-powered offenses in the B1G. Strange for a team with a 3-7 record.
A good reason behind that success is the group of seniors that refused to give up. Before the final home game of their career in Lincoln, Frost had nothing but praise for his leaders.
“This is going to be the group that had to go through the growing pains, change and everything” Frost said. “Without really good leaders and really good seniors, that wouldn’t have happened.
“These guys are going to mean a lot to me as long as I’m coaching here. This team could’ve gone 100 different directions…this team held it together and got better.”
Nebraska still has an opportunity to finish the season on a really positive note. With games against Michigan State and Iowa remaining, the Huskers have a chance to get two wins over quality opponents and end the year strong.
It could be a huge momentum boost headed into the offseason.
While this first team of Frost’s tenure won’t be remembered by many, it’ll always hold a special place in the head coach’s heart. This will be the group that endured the pain without the kind of success it would’ve liked.
“Now we’re a team that’s dangerous,” Frost said. “We can beat just about anyone in this league. We’re a dangerous team. The culture is better. We’re having more fun, it’s starting to get right. Without this group of guys that are leaving the program it never could’ve happened.”
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB