Football Fall Camp Video & Report: Aug. 11

Nebraska associate head coach and defensive coordinator Tony White spoke with the media following day 11 of fall camp on Friday. White spoke on the creativity that comes into consideration when putting together a successful defensive scheme.

“I think the biggest thing is putting the guys in positions where they can be successful. Every play on defense is designed to do something,” White said. “There are two categories for our defense, right? We're trying to stop what the offense is doing to us, or there’s a certain emphasis on self-scouting. We’ll go back through the week and ask, what we did wrong and what we need to work on.”

He also attested to the atmosphere surrounding the defensive staff.

“Being around those guys is great. You’ve got the knowledge aspect, but you have guys that have played and coached at the highest level. They’ve coached some of the most elite players on the planet,” he said. “It’s neat to be in the room and listen or see all the ideas come together. It makes it our defense, and I can’t stress that enough.”

White spoke on what linebackers coach Rob Dvoracek has brought to the table.

“He’s attentive to detail, Rob, he gets the big picture,” White said. “A lot of times position coaches they focus in on their position, and they don’t understand how it affects all the others in terms of the entire defense. He’s been very keen on seeing something and seeing what reactions would happen.”

White also talked about his observations from last Saturday’s scrimmage.

“I like the fact that the young men are starting to take on the identity of what we want to do, that’s the most important thing. We want to play with Husker speed, and we want to play with dominant contact,” White said. “You see the elements showing up on all three levels, from the D-line to the linebackers, to the secondary guys. As we continue to install defenses and as we get closer to (game day), that identity is the most important part. “

Nebraska continues fall camp with practice on Saturday. The Huskers open the season on Thursday, Aug. 31 at Minnesota.