Remember when Matt Rhule held off the traditional spring practice for the year 2025? The reason? Yes, he was really afraid of his star-studded roster getting exposed to the outside coaches. In the era of the NIL domination and the current unrest inside the locker room, player outflow became an everyday blitz. Spring game, being a hub of the A-lister coaches, can give them a great edge to scout the talent across the teams and poach them accordingly. Rhule pulled a precaution. He couldn’t afford the risk. Now enter UNO reverse, suddenly the coach with a crippling fear, becomes the one to manifest his own panic on the others, precisely, UM coach Mario Cristobal.

Nebraska football is aggressively pushing to swoop in on North Dakota State running back CharMar Brown. The standout athlete took a trip to Lincoln this Thursday. He had a good time with head coach Matt Rhule, offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen, and running backs coach E.J. Barthel. His addition behind Emmett Johnson can give the Huskers’ offense a special edge over the others.

Although their depth looks pretty jacked up with Kwinten Ives and Mehki Nelson showcasing their potential, Brown will certainly add distinct value to the table. He boasted 1181 yards, 15 touchdowns last season. So, the Huskers don’t really want to miss out on him. Nebraska’s new special teams coordinator, Mike Ekeler, read the team’s pulse and went beyond the ethics.

CharMar Brown, who’s a very quiet guy, that’s what you’re going to get to know about him. Very quiet. He’s like, “Okay, what’s actually going on here?” ”Mike Ekeler, who is this guy!” He had never met Mike Eckler before. Mike Ekeler knows who Brown is, but not vice versa.” Wilson Dittman dropped a bombshell in the Huskers’ locker room. “They’re getting close to lunchtime, or they’re getting not close to breakfast time. Mike Ekeler pops out of nowhere like a scare tactic. He points at Charmar Brown. He says, “And you, I don’t even know if I like you yet.” 

Ekeler, a recruiting mastermind, knows how to strike hard on the recruit’s head. Psychology says triggering curiosity with a blend of ignorance subtly plays a magic on the receiver’s subconscious, forcing him to feel oddly attracted to the one who did. The special team co-ordinator did exactly the same. He didn’t meet the North Dakota guy before, but he knows who Brown is and what his high school films look like. Buy, he narrowly hides his interest, and guess what! It turned out to be a goal.

Dittman added, “So, Mike Ekeler goes and talks to CharMar Brown for about eight minutes, talking his head off. You know, how Mike Ekeler talks with all energy, all intensity. He’s talking about how Nebraska’s going to utilize him, what you can expect when you’re a corner, all this. And CharMar’s just taking it in. He’s not even talking. Mike Ekeler is giving him a whole spiel,” The new special-teams coordinator understood his job quite well. CharMar just came fresh off a Miami visit. To nullify the effect, Rhule deployed his strongest brain. A clap back from Rhule? Perhaps, resonating behind the door.

They go their separate ways. CharMar Brown is sitting and eating breakfast with some of the coaching staff, Matt Rule, and Damon Benning. says, “CharMar,  what are you thinking?” He has his head down. He forces very quietly, and says, “You know what I like about that guy.” Referring to Mike Eckler.” Dittman continued. Is a heartbreak loading for Miami and Cristobal? Well, Brown seems totally soaked in Ekeler’s convincing words. The rest depends on the NIL and other necessary conditions. But even if he really joins forces, he will have to take notes from Rhule’s recent ultimatum.

Matt Rhule has a wake-up message to all his recruits 

Amidst the Spring practice, we see a lot of back and forth in the locker room for all the teams. With the portal window just getting closed, Rhule, like all the coaches, embraced a few new faces to his team. But all he wants to give them is a reality check as early as dawn. All he wants from them is a never-give-up attitude when it comes to practices and gaining reps for the team and their own individual growth. Adjusting to a new team’s setting can be a bit challenging, but consistency can solve a lot of trouble.

“We help them as much as we can,” Rhule set the bar higher for the guys. “They should stick it out and fight,” Rhule said. “I think too many people — outside people, parents, coaches — are always trying to find a better situation. But if you really are an NFL player or a great player, you’ll make your situation good enough just by getting better. And if you stay in this place, if you stay in this weight room, in this training facility, in this training table for four years, you’re probably going to get developed.”

Rhule also had a message to the players who considered hitting the portal a week back. He doesn’t have any problem with players chasing their career growth over blind loyalty. But he doesn’t want anyone to be lured by any false promise. Just like someone can offer them a starting role but can end up exposing a stocking depth. So, they need to be careful whom they trust before leaving the house. That’s all. That’s it.