#22 Rex Burkhead
Sr • IB • 5-11 • 210 lbs
| Hometown: | Plano, Texas |
| Previous School: | Plano |
| Recruited By: | Tim Beck, John Papuchis |
| Recruiting Class: | 2009 |
Phil Steele's Preseason All Conference Picks
As far as preseason selection go, guessing which players will garner the top honors by the end of the year may be the toughest picks. Phil Steele is known for his methodical predictions and meticulous statistics of teams and their final standings. Selecting preseason all conference teams can only be …
Can a Team be Great Without (Much) NFL Talent?
<font size="2">The Omaha World-Herald's Sam McKewon recently shared some predictions for Husker players in the 2013 NFL draft. <font size="2">It doesn't make 2013 look like a banner draft year for Nebraska. It raises the question, if NU is lacking high draft picks, what might that suggest about the prospects for …
Green's Puzzling Transfer
<font size="2">It's not surprising to see a player or two transfer after the completion of spring football. Often, a player's rank in the pecking order becomes clear and it may become apparent that someone else is likely to get more playing time at their position. But if you were told …
Cancellation Underscores Unimportance of Spring Game
<font size="2">For those of us born and raised in or around Lincoln, the Red-White game each spring was always a milestone. It was the only chance to see the team play (and at a nice discount) between the bowl game and the start of the season in late August or …
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>
Pelini Answers Questions About Offense
Coach Bo Pelini was able to take some time to answer some questions with the media after Saturday's 90 minute scrimmage. The questions and answers focused on the offense, its growth, and positive areas. He briefly touched on the the offensive mindset and the evaluation that went on during the …
Will Emphasis on Footwork Pay Off for Martinez?
<font size="2">The news for Husker fans coming out of the off week is that quarterback Taylor Martinez spent his Spring Break honing his game. In particular, it's been his footwork when he throws the football that he was working on. That seems to address one of the key criticisms that …
Time for a Reed Revival?
<font size="2">In the offseason, it's easy for fans to look over the roster, envision the best case scenario for a player and get really excited about what that player might produce on the field. Such was the buzz around Kyler Reed a year ago. It made sense given that Reed …
What Might the Class of 2013 Look Like?
<font size="2">There's still almost eleven months before the next class of Husker recruits sign letters of intent. Still, the anticipation of future talent might be second only to the anticipation for actual games. The games won't happen until September, but verbal commitments can continue to come in year-round. When Bo …
Bo Pelini and the Signs of Spring
Yesterday, Steve had some questions that would be nice to see Bo Pelini answer as opposed to his (any any coach's) habit of evading real answers when presented with straightforward question. Surprisingly, there was plenty of real answers to real questions during the first official spring conference between Pelini and …
Questions for Bo Pelini
<font size="2">Today marks a press conference for Bo Pelini to help launch spring practices. We may get to hear some of his thoughts on Terry Joseph, the move of running back Braylon Heard to cornerback, and maybe an update on the injuries to defensive tackles Chase Rome and Kevin Williams. But what …
Southern Mississippi Might Look Like Early Pinkel Teams
<font size="2">The last time Nebraska last beat Southern Mississippi it was 2003. Frank Solich was the head coach. A lot has changed since then. Both schools have changed head coaches twice. Yet as the Golden Eagles begin spring practice to prepare for their season debut against the Huskers, there's another …
Taylor Martinez Quietly Climbing Record Books
<font size="2">One of the storylines for the 2012 season will be to see how high Rex Burkhead climbs in the all-time rushing charts. He's in position to be second only to former Heisman winner Mike Rozier in career rushing yards. But for at least another year, the production of quarterback …
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 …
Running Game Wont Just Be Rex
<font size="2">BRN's own Darren Carlson pointed out recently that Rex Burkhead's workload a year ago was second only to Lawrence Phillips all-time for a single season. Burkhead had 284 carries, just shy of the 286 by Phillips. The highly touted trio of Ameer Abdullah, Aaron Green, and Braylon Heard combined …
Cross Adds Depth at Running Back
Nebraska may have had to alter its recruiting strategy late in the game when Lester Ward and Collins Okafor announced their intent to leave Nebraska after four years with degrees (and kudos to them for earning those degrees). They added a big back to their recruiting class yesterday in three-star …
Bowl Game is Litmus Test for Season
The Huskers will be facing a determined squad, because South Carolina is aiming for a school-record 11th win. The Gamecocks are an exceptional rushing team, not unlike the Huskers. Watching highlights of running back Marcus Lattimore before his injury was eerily similar to the tough, shifty running style of Rex …
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 …
David, Dennard Star on Senior Day
Rex Burkhead's record-breaking performance captured most of the headlines after Nebraska's 20-7 win over Iowa on Friday. But, Nebraska's defense was every bit as impressive. That group was led by two seniors - Lavonte David and Alfonzo Dennard - who delivered excellent performances on senior day. As the regular season …
Nebraska Grinds Iowa 20-7
http://bigrednetwork.com/assets/stories/rex-burkhead(1).jpg It wasn't a pretty game, but in many ways had the look of old school Big Ten football in November. It took over 29 minutes for either team to put the ball in the end zone. Thankfully, that team was wearing red.
Michigan Routs Nebraska in Ann Arbor
In order for the Huskers to have an opportunity to beat Michigan in Ann Arbor, they needed to do a few things. They had to contain Denard Robinson and Fitzgerald Toussaint - the pair ran for 218 rushing yards and four touchdowns. They had to avoid penalties - they were …
Nebraska Beats Penn State But Spartans Win Too
<font size="2">Nebraska got a much-needed victory at Penn State 17-14, but it wasn't enough to reclaim a lead in the Legends Division. Just as they did against Michigan State, the Huskers managed to be efficient enough on both sides of the football to gut out a win in a hard-hitting game. …
Huskers Upset at Home by Wildcats
<font size="2">If you were told that Nebraska would have held Northwestern to seven first half points, that they would knock quarterback Dan Persa out of the game early, and that they would have a positive turnover margin, you'd have thought that the Huskers won comfortably. You'd be wrong. </font> …
Nebraska Beats Michigan State
<font size="2">Going into a critical contest against Michigan State, the question was whether Nebraska's defense could play well enough to defeat the Spartans. The Husker defense proved up to the challenge delivering a 24-3 victory in Lincoln.</font>
Focus and Pressure
The Michigan State Spartans defeated a Wisconsin team last weekend that most fans and media had practically crowned Big Ten champs. The Spartans were able to win the game for a few key reasons. They overcame a rough start with the focus to avoid mistakes and the pressure applied to …
The one game season
Bo Pelini teams love to find a wall to put their backs against. Michigan State is that wall. Beat back the Spartans and Nebraska earns the chance to hop over to the side where Indianapolis is still a possibility. Fall to MSU and Nebraska lives on the side where a …
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.
Very Average Huskers Face Very Below Average Gophers
At the midpoint of the season, Nebraska is squarely in the middle of the pack when it comes to the stat rankings in the Big Ten. Outside of Ameer Abdullah in the return game and the combination of Taylor Martinez/Rex Burkhead in the running game, this team is statistically very …
Huskers Explode in Second Half in Unforgettable Win Over Ohio State
<font size="2">Nebraska fans have waited a lifetime to watch their team beat Ohio State. In the only two meetings between the schools more than 50 years ago, the Buckeyes won both contests. OSU looked well on its way to a third win leading 27-6. Then Lavonte David came up with …
Husker Secondary, Martinez, Not Ready For Prime Time
<font size="2">In order for Nebraska to win in Madison, the Huskers were going to have to play near perfect football. That didn't happen and as a result, NU lost a one-sided contest 48-17.</font>
Nebraska Takes Care Of Business in Wyoming
<font size="2">It wasn't highlighted as the scariest game on the schedule, but the first road trip for Nebraska this season had some of the ingredients of an upset. First, you had an undefeated team in Wyoming that wanted badly to beat Nebraska. Next, it was a night game in Laramie …
Football at 7000 Feet
War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyoming is the highest division I FBS stadium at 7215 feet (2199 meters) above sea level. At this level, the effects of altitude are no longer negligible, even to elite athletes. Any amount of preparation in Lincoln will not be fully adequate with such a …
Nebraska Offense Delivers Victory Over Washington
<font size="2">Going into the 2011 season, concerns surrounded Nebraska's offense while the defense seemed likely to be strong. For the second straight week though, it was Nebraska's offense that delivered victory as the defense struggled. Taylor Martinez accounted for 237 total yards and three touchdowns while Rex Burkhead rushed for …
Martinez Grows Up As Huskers Pull Away From Fresno State
In a game that was closer than many expected, Nebraska defeated Fresno State 42-29. Bulldog head coach Pat Hill had expressed concerns about defending the option leading up to the game and his worries were validated as Husker quarterback Taylor Martinez rolled up 154 yards and two touchdowns which ended …
What to Watch For Saturday Against Fresno State
Every football season is a work in progress, a journey where every outcome makes some impact on the one to follow. This is the case Saturday for Nebraska against Fresno State. The items for fans to watch for in these week's game are in some way a reflection of last …
Fresno State fears the option
While Nebraska's 2011 version of the speed (and slot) option may not have had Husker fans conjuring images of Frazier, Rozier, Crouch or Green, it did produce the three longest plays of the day. Rex Burkhead had a career-long 52-yard run to set up the first TD and Taylor Martinez …
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. …
A Six-Pack of Predictions for UT-Chattanooga
Six things I think might happen on Saturday after watching this allergy-riddled tween breakdown a 35-7 thumping of UT-Chattanooga on NCAA 12.
Position Battle Buzz - Offense
With Bo Pelini's disdain for preseason depth charts, we won't likely know for sure who's playing where until Sept. 3. That said, through five days of camp we are starting to get a few clues as to how things are playing out so let's play the guessing game, starting with …
An Offense That Is Just Good Enough
To see the high expectations of the Husker Defense in 2011, one need not look further than a stack of college football preview magazines. They are astronomical. Pre-season national and conference watch lists have Seniors like Jared Crick, Alfonzo Dennard, and Lavonte David leading the way, along with a bevy …
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 …
Husker Backs Will Compete In Big Ten
While watching college football, there will be those times when a fan is sitting and viewing a game in a favorite establishment. Enjoyment turns to annoyance when a neighboring table or stool indicates their bias - insisting that the Big Ten is just full of plodding running games and 11 …
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 …
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> …
Spring Is In The Air
Last April, the Red White game at Memorial Stadium was expected to be a showcase of quarterback backups and what the defense would do without Suh on the field. Instead, fans at the game caught a glimpse of speed that an option spread attack could provide. Led by Taylor Martinez …
Ron Brown Will Build Up Backs
When reviewing the illustrious coaching career of Ron Brown, one thing jumps off the page. This will be his first year coaching running backs (or as the roster lists the top guys, I-Backs). Brown may not have extensive firsthand experience with directing backs, but coaching and the mentality behind motivating …
Special Teams One Key to Spring
For good reason, much of the attention and scrutiny from media and Cornhusker fans during this year's NU spring drills has been placed on the offense. After all, that's where the Husker woes were last season, particularly as the season wore on. The offense is being overhauled under new Offensive Coordinator Tim …
Ward to Tight End Could Mean Heard's On the Way
When it comes to qualifying academically, history tells us that you don't really know until you see the player on campus. Athletes are generally confident and optimistic. So the fact that star running back recruit Braylon Heard feels he's met the eligibility requirements isn't the final word. The NCAA clearinghouse …
Return of the Back?
With all apologies to Mark Morrison, Husker fans may have reason to sing about the "return of the back". Less than a month ago, the running back position was looking like an area of possible concern for NU. After the returning Rex Burkhead, the Huskers had little production back in their …
- Big 12 Commissioner's Fall Academic Honor Roll (2009, 2010)
- Brook Berringer Citizenship Team (2010, 2011)
- Honorable-Mention All-Big 12 (Coaches, 2010)
- First-Team Academic All-Big 12 (2010)
- 2-Time Nebraska Lifter of the Year (2010, 2011)
- Honorable-Mention All-American (Sports Illustrated, 2011)
- Doak Walker Semifinalist (1 of 10, 2011)
- First-Team All-Big Ten (Coaches, Media, ESPN, Phil Steele, 2011)
- Second-Team All-Big Ten (Yahoo.com, 2011)
- Rivals.com Big Ten Player of the Week (vs. Ohio State and vs. Michigan State, 2011)
- School Record Holder for Single-Game Carries (38 vs. Iowa, 2011)
- Tied School Record For Most Consecutive Games with a Touchdown (10, 2011)
- First-Team CoSIDA Academic All-American (2011)
- Academic All-District VII (2011)
- Academic All-Big Ten (2011)
- Big 12 Commissioner's Spring Academic Honor Roll (2011)