The Huskers’ head coach is riding a wave of respect and support from some of Nebraska’s most legendary alumni. A former Nebraska standout, who was an All-American and a 5-star NFL Pro Bowler, appreciates what Matt Rhule is building at Lincoln. Ndamukong Suh’s time at Nebraska was nothing short of legendary. He dominated the defensive line from 2005 to 2009. In 2009, Suh put together one of the most commanding defensive seasons in college football ever recorded.
He had 85 tackles, 12 sacks, 20.5 tackles for loss, 10 pass breakups, three blocked kicks, and an interception. Suh practically owned the field and led Nebraska to a Big 12 North Division title and a spot in the conference championship game. His relentless play earned him prestigious awards like the Outland Trophy, Lombardi Award