JonnyHintz

December 15th, 2022 at 7:46 PM ^

Im not saying he will be, im just saying that having that flexibility would make him a highly sought after guy on its own. He’s essentially a transfer that has the eligibility of a recruit. A recruit that has seen the field a ton at the P5 level. That’s valuable to a lot of teams, even if he’s not expected to see the field in a large capacity right away.
 

Michigan uses 2 linebackers at a time and assuming Barrett returns, we return both starters. NHG returns from injury and was a projected starter entering the year. Which in all likelihood puts this kid in a battle with Rolder for the 4th linebacker spot. Now I don’t know how many snaps they would plan on getting the 5th string linebacker, but it would seem like they could finagle their way into keeping it within the 4 game if they wanted to. 

m1817

December 15th, 2022 at 12:37 PM ^

The true freshman linebacker appeared in all 12 games this season for the Huskers. He racked up 54 total tackles, two tackles for loss and a sack. He started in six of the Huskers' 12 games this season, including starts in the final four games of the season, and he played in 474 out of a possible 933 snaps for the Nebraska defense. That includes playing 139 out of 145 snaps across the final two games as he saw his stock soar during the second half of the season.

https://nebraska.rivals.com/news/ernest-hausmann-decoldest-crawford-brant-banks-enter-the-transfer-portal

m1817

December 15th, 2022 at 12:59 PM ^

Decoldest Crawford should not have entered the portal. He suffered a major injury to his right knee during the final scrimmage of fall camp. His freshman year development and ability to contribute early was wiped away as a result of the injury.  If some team doesn't take a chance on his recovery from the major knee injury, he will be left out in the cold.

MaizeBlueA2

December 15th, 2022 at 12:28 PM ^

Eh, I hear you. In this case I think the info is that he committed (with a link to the source).

I don't fault someone for not telling me who he is...I mean, I've got Google so I just Googled him and looked for myself.

Also, I'd never put opinion in an OP. I intentionally don't. I post, wait an hour, then post my opinion in the body with everyone else.

MaizeBlueA2

December 15th, 2022 at 12:24 PM ^

Interesting. Especially with NHG back next year.

Nevertheless, welcome Ernest!

...could this mean Mullings to RB as the full-time '23 power RB (versus a transfer for this role) confirmed? 

Indonacious

December 15th, 2022 at 12:26 PM ^

Ernest Hausman* “He had a big game at No. 3 Michigan, finishing with 10 tackles, including a three-yard sack for his first career sack. He topped that effort with a career-high 12 tackles the next week against Wisconsin. Hausmann ended the year with six solo tackles at Iowa with a fumble recovery that set up a Husker field goal.“ from his bio.

1989 UM GRAD

December 15th, 2022 at 12:29 PM ^

A quick glance at The Google makes it look as though this is a great pick-up.  

Nebraska was not great this year but he got quite a bit of PT and racked up quite a few tackles.

LB is one of the positions that definitely needs a bit more depth.