The 10 Players Most Vital to the Nebraska Cornhuskers’ Success in 2011
As of July 1, another tradition-rich school will be added to college football’s oldest conference.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers now find themselves as members of the Big Ten, a league often viewed so rough on each other that Doug Lesmerises of The Plain Dealer suggested that the divisions be named Black and Blue.
Out of over 100 players, Nebraska has 10 whose loss would be near devastating to high goals in their inaugural season in the Big Ten.
Kinnie proved to be Nebraska’s most prolific receiver in 2010, catching 44 passes for 494 yards and five TDs.
Recently-hired Rich Fisher will take over as receivers coach, and Kinnie is the perfect player to mold in Fisher’s desired image.
At 6’3” and 230 pounds, the big-bodied senior is able to push and shove with plenty of the more physical cornerbacks in the Big Ten.
Much like Mike Caputo at the center position, Kinnie could be a vital asset to the first-year coach by being a vocal leader amongst the receiving corps.