Social Media reacts to Mickey Joseph’s press conference
Nebraska Interim Head Coach Mickey Joseph met with the media on Tuesday afternoon. Among the topics discussed were an updated player injury report, ongoing changes to the coaching staff, and the need for a bye week following the conclusion of the non-conference season.
The worst news of the day was the announcement that running back Ajay Allen is done for the year after undergoing surgery on an injury he suffered during the Oklahoma loss. The freshman from Monroe. Louisiana appeared in all four games this season and carried the ball 33 times for 190 yards and two touchdowns.
Below is a collection of social media reactions from today’s press conference.
#Huskers interim head coach Mickey Joseph shared some insight into his decision to part ways with former defensive coordinator Erik Chinander ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/AKhcXN7k9t
— Hail Varsity (@HailVarsity) September 20, 2022
The Ajay Allen news sucks. Such a bummer.
— Josh Peterson (@joshtweeterson) September 20, 2022
The #Huskers will slow down the offensive tempo going forward into Big Ten play, per Joseph. Said this will help protect the defense, and wishes he had done that against Oklahoma.
— Hail Varsity (@HailVarsity) September 20, 2022
Joseph says RB Ajay Allen will miss the rest of the season following surgery from an undisclosed injury.
— Evan Bland (@EvanBlandOWH) September 20, 2022
Mickey Joseph called former DC Erik Chinander a good man and a good coach, but said "the numbers didn't add up" when looking at the defense.
— Hail Varsity (@HailVarsity) September 20, 2022
Mickey Joseph says he’s elevated quality control assistant Joey Connors to help with special teams as Bill Busch takes over the Nebraska defense. https://t.co/I7uPpFcQtA
— Mitch Sherman (@mitchsherman) September 20, 2022
Mickey Joseph calls former DC Erik Chinander a good man. But "the numbers didn't add up." Saw a defense that didn't improve through four games.
— Evan Bland (@EvanBlandOWH) September 20, 2022
In talking about recruiting, Mickey Joseph says the remaining coaches will not sabotage the Nebraska program as they finish this season and wait to learn of their job status. He said they plan to do things “the right way” and leave the Huskers in a better spot than they found it.
— Mitch Sherman (@mitchsherman) September 20, 2022
Mickey Joseph said Ajay Allen had surgery the other day. He'll miss the rest of the season.
— Brian Christopherson (@Husker247BC) September 20, 2022
Joseph says Nebraska will slow down the tempo moving into Big Ten play to help protect the defense. Regrets he didn't do it Saturday against Oklahoma.
— Evan Bland (@EvanBlandOWH) September 20, 2022
Mickey Joseph: "We're selling the University of Nebraska. We're going to do things the right way. We're not going to try to sabotage anything."#Huskers @1011_News pic.twitter.com/L4iHgOMndH
— Kevin Sjuts (@kevinsjuts) September 20, 2022
Injury update for the #Huskers:
Mickey Joseph said running back Ajay Allen will miss the rest of the season. He just had surgery yesterday.
— Erin Sorensen (@erinsorensen) September 20, 2022
Interim HC Mickey Joseph said he’s challenged the kids to get better into the bye week. “Nebraska v Nebraska” is the motto this week.
— Brady Oltmans 🤠 (@BradyOltmans) September 20, 2022
Joey Connors, who is in his second season with the #Huskers, has been elevated from special teams quality control coach to help coach special teams fully. Bill Busch has taken over the defense.
— Hail Varsity (@HailVarsity) September 20, 2022
Freshman RB Ajay Allen will miss the rest of the season and redshirt after undergoing surgery Monday. a key playmaker lost for Nebraska.
Last question to Mickey Joseph was about the timing of the bye — if it came at a good time.
“Absolutely,” Joseph responded enthusiastically.
— Mitch Sherman (@mitchsherman) September 20, 2022
Joseph: "I'm going to do everything in my power to make sure I make them a better football game… You're right, we have to keep their chins up. They have been through some change."#Huskers @1011_News pic.twitter.com/Qapq2psR4H
— Kevin Sjuts (@kevinsjuts) September 20, 2022
Will there be any more changes to Nebraska's coaching staff?
Joseph: “I don’t know. Can’t tell you that. Wish I could, but I can’t tell you that.”
— Evan Bland (@EvanBlandOWH) September 20, 2022
Did Nebraska need this bye week?
"Absolutely."
— Hail Varsity (@HailVarsity) September 20, 2022
Nebraska interim coach Mickey Joseph on the decision to fire DC Erik Chinander: “The numbers didn’t add up. I didn’t see us getting better.”
Joseph says the Huskers’ motto this week is “Nebraska vs. Nebraska.” pic.twitter.com/Tfb6BTHwwR
— Mitch Sherman (@mitchsherman) September 20, 2022
Joseph says punter Brian Buschini will be "fine" and had a sprained ankle.
— Evan Bland (@EvanBlandOWH) September 20, 2022
Mickey Joseph says “we’re gonna recruit like we’re gonna be here.”
“We’re not going to sabotage the place.”
— Amie Just (@Amie_Just) September 20, 2022
Mickey Joseph says “we’re gonna recruit like we’re gonna be here.”
“We’re not going to sabotage the place.”
— Amie Just (@Amie_Just) September 20, 2022
Mickey Joseph on #Huskers assistant Bill Busch, who is taking over as defensive coordinator:
"Bill is built for this."
— Zack Carpenter (@Zack_Carp) September 20, 2022
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