#15 Brion Carnes
So • QB • 6-1 • 200 lbs
| Hometown: | Bradenton, FL |
| Previous School: | Manatee |
| Recruited By: | Shawn Watson |
| Recruiting Class: | 2010 |
Handicapping the Spring Game
<font size="2">The Nebraska Athletic Department has released the rosters for the Spring game. <font size="2">Based on what we see, which team has the edge?</font></font>
Huskers Stomp Mudhole in Golden Gophers
Nebraska had its most dominant effort of the season taking a 34-0 halftime lead on its way to a 41-14 victory at Minnesota. NU scored on each of its first half drives which included a fumble return for a touchdown by defensive back Austin Cassidy.
Huskers Top Chattanooga, 40-7
Taylor Martinez rushed for 135 yards and three touchdowns and added 116 yards passing to help lead Nebraska past FCS division foe Chattanooga, 40-7. First-time starter Brett Maher booted four field goals and defensive end Cameron Meredith had two sacks and an interception to power the Huskers past the Mocs. …
Husker Football Numerology
You know football news it a bit slow when you get excited about the new football roster being released. Am I right? Not to be too Navin R. Johnson about it, I always take a keen interest in the numbers assigned to - or selected by - incoming freshman. If …
Five Great Players for 2011
Former Husker linebacker and Wisconsin head coach Barry Alvarez once shared his theory that to win a national championship you don't need 22 great players. You just need five and the rest just need to be really good. We've made it something of a tradition to look at Nebraska's roster …
On Cody Green
<span lang="">We were taken to task for not jumping on the story sooner, but the departure of Cody Green isn't something that was particularly surprising or concerning. It's a bit like seeing Joe Dailey transfer in 2005. Sure, all else equal it would be nice if he stayed. But he …
No News Season
Signing day passed. Spring game done. Bo Pelini's new contract signed. Once the best of the graduating and leaving Huskers are drafted, the dead zone of news happens for about a month. Last year, there was the rumor and questions surrounding the conference stability and what Nebraska was going to …
A Fairly Clear Decision
Husker fans will spend the next four or five months wondering who the starting quarterback will be in the fall and who the starting signal caller should be. The two top candidates (in the eyes of fans anyway) are probably Taylor Martinez and Brion Carnes. The choice for Nebraska head …
Martinez Would Start Tomorrow. Duh.
This week, Nebraska Head Coach Bo Pelini went on ESPN's "College Football Live" program and discussed his team. Quarterback play was among the topics covered. Pelini indicated that Taylor Martinez would be the starter if NU played a game today. The fan and reaction to this rather obvious statement has me a …
Rex In Effect
Once you get past the impressive debuts by Brion Carnes and Jamal Turner, Saturday's spring game star had to be Rex Burkhead. The junior running back finished with 91 yards on 11 carries, and looked every bit the quick, reliable and surprisingly powerful back that Husker fans have come to expect. But, the spring …
The Clamor for Carnes Begins
<font size="2">They say the most popular player on a football team with the fans is often the backup quarterback. This spring's contest might well make that true for redshirt freshman Brion Carnes. In a game where neither Taylor Martinez nor Cody Green played particularly well, Brion Carnes finished with a …
Handicapping the Spring Game
<span lang="">Since Bo Pelini returned to Nebraska, the spring game has become a competitive contest. By splitting the talent, Nebraska's head coach has kept things from becoming too one-sided. Even so, it's often been clear which team had an advantage. This season's contest might be the toughest to call yet.</span> …
What To Watch For Saturday
Tens of thousands of Nebraska fans will be watching the Husker's annual spring game this Saturday. While it won't be on television, scads more will listen on the radio and digest every bit of information they can from news reports. What should the fans inside Memorial stadium direct their attention? Well, other …
Who Will Be QB in 2012?
This year's class has been touted by the major recruiting services as a strong one for Nebraska due to offensive line and secondary positions. But an important fact in the rankings is that the Huskers have offered scholarships to two of the top quarterbacks in the country. When Jamal Turner …
The Names You'll Hear in the New Year
<font size="2">The long offseason begins and while there will be plenty of buzz about the stable of studs on defense, those fans who want to experience some measure of hope for the offense will likely focus on a few names. In fact, fans may spend as much time talking up …
All Eyes on Martinez
The Holiday Bowl provides a potential moment of redemption for Husker quarterback Taylor Martinez. The success he had against Washington the last time he faced the Huskies, the cloud of his last performance and his need to hold off potential competitors for the quarterback job are all factors in this …
What's Scary About Western Kentucky?
The football season is getting closer. Now is the time when we at Big Red Network turn our attention to previewing Husker opponents for 2010. Though with the glut of pre-season magazines, web sites and TV prognosticators all offering their views on every team under the sun, well, these things can …
Huskers Land Big Quarterback Commit
Bubba Starling isn't just a big-time baseball and football prospect. The Kansas native is big period. He's 6'5". But he's not one of those plodding pocket passers. Rather, he's a speedy player to boot. And he's got a cannon for an arm. Which is probably why defending national champion Alabama had …
Not to Jinx it but...
When Bo Pelini came to Nebraska as head coach after the 2007 season, one of the things he sought to do was to change the culture. "Culture" is an encompassing term that covers a lot of territory, but you'd certainly imagine that it included putting an end to any sense of …
Carnes May Be Star of 2010 Recruiting Class
Owamagbe Odighizuwa was the star recruit Husker fans were watching on national signing day, but it's Brion Carnes who may ultimately be the alpha male for Nebraska (even if both had opted to come to NU). That's because simply by virtue of position, Carnes will have a greater opportunity to influence …
Who'll Play Early?
One of the first questions people tend to ask about a new recruiting class, is which players will play next year? We know most players under Pelini redshirt. That's why we shouldn't expect to see the true freshmen offensive linemen. You'd say the same about the defensive linemen except that two …
Almost All the Bases Are Covered
A few weeks ago, I used the analogy of Linebackers stepping up to fill in gaps to try and figure out where Coach Pelini might try and plug future holes with his recruiting. What I found were that the top three needs in the future (not necessarily this year) were likely …
Geography Matters
Geography is destiny. Where you are often dictates the outcomes in your life, whether you want to admit it or not. You geography affects everything - your economic opportunity, the medical health problems you may encounter in life, even things as small or as simple as your everyday mood. Where you …
2010 Nebraska Football Signing Day Coverage
Welcome to Signing Day, the ultimate guilty pleasure of the college football season. If this wasn't the last breaking news event (or first depending on how you want to look at it) of the season until spring practice starts the whole thing might seem a little misguided but it is so …
2010 Signing Day Won't Lack Drama
Editor's Note: Also check out our running coverage of the 2010 Signing Day. It was sure there would be something to talk about this week, when rumors came out that Brion Carnes committed to Western Kentucky. Then within 24 hours we learned that he remained undecided. Linebacker Lavonte David, seemingly committed …
Coveting Carnes: Why NU Needs a QB Recruit
Nebraska's recruiting class has three big prospects on the board. Though, to listen to most of the fan base, you would think two were a much higher priority than the third. And, while the idea of Nebraska signing defensive end Owamagbe Odighizuwa and safety Corey Cooper is very exciting to fans …
Should the Coaches Have Known Nebraska Would Be So Good?
Odd question, especially when you're talking about Bo Pelini. He doesn't lack confidence nor does he seem unwilling to place high expectations on his team (Nebraska's back and the defense will be five times better next year, he'll tell you). Yet, as you look at these final weeks of recruiting, you …
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- Brook Berringer Citizenship Team (2011)
- Nebraska Student-Athlete HERO Leadership Award (2011)