The Scott Frost era officially got underway at Nebraska bright and early Friday morning. His first spring practice began at 6:00.
Frost says he was impressed with what he saw during the the two hour workout in helmets, jerseys, and shorts. “Good day one,” Frost said. “Really impressed with the effort and enthusiasm out here. The guys took to the style of practice that we’re going to have really well. A lot of details that still need to get fixed, but that was good effort and intensity.”
Frost says it was great to see the players come to practice ready to hit the ground running. Most of them were already at the football facilities by 4-4:30 a.m.
Frost said the first practice here was much better than the first one at Central Florida two years ago. “This was quite a bit better first day than we had on our first day down there,” Frost said. “I think our guys were a little more mentally prepared for it. As coaches, we were a little better because we’ve been through this process before. I was really impressed with the execution and the understanding of what we were trying to get done on Day 1.”
For Frost it was a chance to take the practice field for the first time as the head coach at his alma mater. “It’s special for me to be back here,” Frost said. “This is a little different setting than what I was used to practicing in, but seeing that ’N’ up there is special to me. Once you get on the field and practice starts, it’s practice. I could be in Siberia or Yemen for all I know, it’s practice. But when we take time to step back and look at things, being back here in Lincoln is pretty special for me.”
(Photo: Ryan Callaghan)