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What Scott Frost said as Nebraska prepares for B1G West clash with Purdue
By Nick Schultz
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Nebraska had a lot to think over during its bye week.
The Cornhuskers are coming off another one-possession loss, this time to a shorthanded Minnesota team 30-23 in Week 7. Now, they’re gearing up for Purdue this week.
Quarterback Adrian Martinez continues to be a threat in the B1G. He ranks 12th in the league in rushing yards with 54.1 yards per game and is 3rd in passing yards per game with 249.4. He can beat teams in multiple ways, which is why Nebraska’s been able to keep with other B1G opponents.
Cornhuskers coach Scott Frost met the media Monday afternoon ahead of his team’s game against Purdue. He talked about the bye week, hitting the “mad button” in Wednesday’s practice on Wednesday and provided an update on injured linebacker Deontai Williams, who’s tied for the league lead with 4 interceptions.
Here’s what he had to say:
Frost on Deontai Williams: "He'll be back this season. I don't know when."
— Sam McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) October 25, 2021
Nebraska coach Scott Frost said Marques Buford "attacked" spring and fall camp in a way that puts him in a position to play now. #huskers
— Sam McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) October 25, 2021
Nebraska coach Scott Frost says he and his assistants hit the "mad" button last Wednesday in practice. (I asked if he's ever tempted to do so, hence the phrasing.)
Frost believes in remaining cool on gameday. Team takes on the personality of the coach. #huskers
— Sam McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) October 25, 2021
Frost is very high on Purdue edge George Karlaftis.
But he also threw out another name on their front seven: Jalen Graham, the SAM LB.
Graham has 27 tackles and a team-high five pass breakups. Pretty versatile player.
— Steve Marik (@Steve_Marik) October 25, 2021
Frost said that for Nebraska offense to be better in the red zone, "Our basic stuff has to be better." #Huskers
— Steve Marik (@Steve_Marik) October 25, 2021
Sounds like no Deontai Williams this week for Nebraska. He’s tied for the Big Ten lead interceptions with four. Expect Myles Farmer to get the start in his place at safety. Coach Scott Frost says the Huskers needs to be at their best in the secondary against Purdue. pic.twitter.com/hjBZW0eFBf
— Mitch Sherman (@mitchsherman) October 25, 2021
Scott Frost says he hit the "mad button" when coaching the #Huskers on Wednesday. Team didn't meet the coach's standards when going through high-pressure situations at practice. pic.twitter.com/W9ZN4PNUlj
— Kevin Sjuts (@kevinsjuts) October 25, 2021
Frost: "We've come up just an inch short too many times… Its up to us to make the plays when it counts to get it over the hump."#Huskers @1011_News pic.twitter.com/dGAhai175D
— Kevin Sjuts (@kevinsjuts) October 25, 2021
Nick Schultz is a columnist and breaking news writer for Saturday Tradition. A 2020 graduate of Loyola Chicago, he covered the Ramblers' 2018 Final Four run from beginning to end and has worked at NBC Sports Chicago. Follow Nick on Twitter @NickSchultz_7.