#56 Mark Pelini
RFr • OL • 6-0 • 285 lbs
| Hometown: | Youngstown, Ohio |
| Previous School: | Cardinal Mooney |
Strongest Offensive Line in Years?
The 2000 offensive line was one to remember. The interior featured Dominic Raiola, Toniu Fonoti, and Russ Hochstein. Raiola and Hochstein had All-American seasons and Fonoti was a All-Big 12 (attaining All-American status a year later). Since then, there have been a few standouts, but mostly an unspectacular group. For …
Huskers Add Three Recruits, Still Work to Do
The last few days brought a lot of good news on the recruiting front for Nebraska. First, Louisiana tight end Cethan Carter gave his commitment to the Huskers. Unless LSU can offer a full scholarship (which might require some defections from their large class), you'd expect him to sign with …
Georgia's 3-4 Defense Presents New Challenge
Nebraska has seen 3-4 defenses this year, but not like the one they'll face against Georgia. One reason that you see relatively few of these defenses at the college level, is that the personnel can be hard to find. In particular, you want a gi-normous nose tackle in the middle. …
Injuries a Significant Factor for Title Game
This week's Big Ten title game is a rematch between Nebraska and Wisconsin. But, that doesn't mean everything will be the same. In the course of a season, a lot can change. For Nebraska and Wisconsin, one of the major differences for the upcoming game is personnel. Nebraska will be …
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 Add Safety Commit
<font size="2">Despite the departure of their secondary coach, Nebraska added a safety to the recruiting class of 2013 in Marcus McWilson. McWilson attends Cardinal Mooney high school in Ohio, the alma mater of NU head coach Bo Pelini. He had offers from division rival Michigan State, among others. He's been …
Line Play Biggest Question Mark Offensively
<font size="2">Nebraska returns a lot at of experience at the skill positions offensively. There are returning starters in the offensive backfield with Taylor Martinez and Rex Burkhead. The top two receiving options at tight end are back in Kyler Reed and Ben Cotton. Young but veteran receivers return in Kenny …
Finding the Silver Lining
<font size="2">When Nebraska learned that its bowl opponent would be South Carolina, there was some mixed emotion. As nice as it would feel to beat a quality opponent, the prospect of ending another season with four losses is hardly appealing. The Gamecocks' running quarterback plays right to Nebraska's weakness. Their …
All-Big Ten Teams Testament to NU Walk-On Program
<font size="2">When the All-Big Ten teams were announced, it was no surprise to see Butkus finalist Lavonte David, cornerback extraordinaire Alfonzo Dennard, and workhorse/Superman Rex Burkhead honored as first team selections. Given his performances this season, it was also no shock to see walk-on kicker/punter Brett Maher receive top honors …
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 …
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