#61 Spencer Long
Jr • OL • 6-4 • 305 lbs
| Hometown: | Elkhorn, NE |
| Previous School: | Elkhorn |
Regaining Lineman Credentials
<font size="2">There was a time when Nebraska's ability to produce great linemen seemed unparalleled. In only six of Tom Osborne's 25 seasons as head coach at NU did the Huskers fail to produce an All-American on the offensive line. He produced at least one first team all-conference offensive lineman every …
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 …
What We Learn From the Depth Chart
<span lang="">The first football depth chart always provides some surprises. One takeaway is that it's fair to say that the walk-on program is still very much alive. Another is that the true freshman we've heard so much about on offense will indeed be in the mix. Finally, the number of …
Finding the Right Guard (and the Left)
<span lang="">Guard play will be a hot topic around the country in the coming weeks, but it will be completely unrelated to football. In Nebraska, with spring football practices beginning soon the Huskers need to identify two new starting guards and two second stringers so the guard talk will be quite different …
Updated Roster Provides New Information
Fans never get to know everything that people in the Athletic Department do, and that's probably a good thing. But from time to time, they tip their hand a bit and provide some new insights on the team. When Huskers.com updated their bios and roster, it gave some clues about some …
Projecting the 2009 NU Walk-On Class
The tradition of walk-on players at NU is valued and almost revered by Husker fans. While Bo Pelini and his staff did not have as many kids walk on this year as last year, it is still a vital aspect of NU's recruiting strategy. Rather than talk about the walk-on program …
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- Big 12 Commissioner's Fall Academic Honor Roll (2009, 2010)
- Big 12 Commissioner's Spring Academic Honor Roll (2010, 2011)