Positional competition is well underway with the Nebraska Cornhuskers heading into week two of fall camp. With a new-look 4-2-5 scheme, first-year Husker defensive coordinator Rob Aurich has said he wants the five best defensive backs on the field at all times. After practice Monday, secondary coach Addison Williams had a few things to say about the competition at cornerback.
Spring Competition Carries Over into Fall
Williams seemed pleased with what he has seen so far in fall camp, with all players getting a fair shot in different mixes of groups during different drills.
“I think those guys did a really good job over the course of the summer coming back and picking up where they left off during the spring,” he said. “It’s really tough to see who’s going in each group. I spend 20 to 30 minutes every day trying to make sure mixing the groups so everyone gets a fair shot because they are doing a great job.”…