prentisswaggner7_18200.jpgWith so little time left before signing day arrives on 2-06-08,  Nebraska is beginning to roll ahead at full steam when it comes to recruiting.  The newly assembled staff has been zig zagging this great nation of ours for some in-home visits and finally, this weekend, they become the hosts to several intriguing prospects.

Prentiss Waggner-  This guy has great speed and size.  6′2″ and runs a 4.45 ( rivals states 4.51, but he states 4.40) forty and has had 25 picks in his last 2 years.  Combine him with David Whitmore and we  have 2 really good lock down corners.

Baker Steinkuhler-  You know his lineage, and if you watched the Army All-American game, you saw him dominate the best of the best.  Offense or Defense, either way you are gonna win, but I would like to see him at DT which is probably our thinnest area of true talent.

Steven Osborne-  Tall and quick wide receiver out of Texas, who with twin brother Courtney, will probably be a package deal.  Steve is very versatile and shows some good quickness and moves in one of Texas’ toughest H.S. conferences.  Courtney is projected as an athlete, but looks like he was playing as a DB in school.  If you can watch this guys film, he gets downright violent sometimes.  Add on a little weight and we just cloned Ricky Thenarse, my favorite Husker.  Anyone remember the Bullocks Bros?  Marvin Sander’s teachings and Bo Pelini’s Defense is what made those guys NFL’ers.

Laron Byrd-  Another tall and speedy wide out, however at 6′4″ and 205 lbs., this guy could play right away with his 4.45 speed.  He has an upcoming visit to Miami right before signing day, so look for that to be when he makes his decision for his football future.

Also visiting are:  Kenny Stafford, NU commits Kyler Reed and Ricky Henry, Jordan Makovicka( Geez, what is in the water in Brainard, NE…I mean isn’t he like the 30th Makovicka to go to UNL in the last 15 years?), and Antonio Bell.  So far, Khiry Cooper is the only scheduled visit for February, but I expect that to change due to the fact this staff has brought in a lot of kids since the dead period. 

Only two weeks to go, so should be exciting around these parts.  My wish is this class will stay intact all the way past signing day.  Over the last couple of years, during the last administration, our cupboards were raided on signing day by other schools looking to fill  their spots.  I just hope Bo can keep em’ from jumping ship.  Good Luck HUSKERS and GO BIG RED!