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Nebraska commits react to the hiring of Matt Rhule

The Nebraska Cornhuskers hired former Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule. Some of Nebraska’s commits reacted to the news.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have found their new head coach. After a lengthy process, they have hired former Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule. Rhule enjoyed great success as a collegiate head coach at both Baylor and Temple.

In 2013, Temple had a 2-10 record in Rhule’s first season. He quickly turned the program around, and they won 10 games in 2015 and made it to the Boca Raton Bowl.

In 2017, Rhule became the head coach at Baylor, and his tenure followed a similar pattern. They had an abysmal 1-11 record in his first season. In 2019, the Bears went 11-3 and made it to the Sugar Bowl.

Some of Nebraska’s 2023 commits reacted the hiring. Let’s take a quick look.

2023 RB Arnold Barnes III commits to Nebraska

2023 RB Arnold Barnes III has committed to Nebraska

2023 three-star running back Arnold Barnes III has committed to Nebraska.

“The reason it’s Nebraska is because of Mickey (Joseph),” Barnes told Nick Harris of Rivals.

Barnes committed to Tulane in September. However, Nebraska still extended him an offer, and he took an official visit on October 1. He also received offers from Iowa, Charlotte, Idaho, Louisiana Tech, Navy, and Tulsa.

247 Sports ranks Barnes as the 77th-best running back in the nation and the 38th-best recruit in Louisiana. He attends KIPP Booker T. Washington High School in New Orleans, LA.

Barnes has put up some huge stat-lines. In September, he rushed for 365 yards and six touchdowns in a single game.

Barnes is Nebraska’s first running back commit in the 2023 class.

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Nebraska RB target decommits from Tulane

Nebraska RB target Arnold Barnes III has decommitted from Tulane

2023 running back Arnold Barnes III has decommitted from Tulane.

“I want to thank the Green Wave staff for believing in my opportunity to play at the next level,” Barnes tweeted. “But, after a long conversation with my family, I will be decommitting from Tulane University and opening my recruiting back up. Thank you Roll Wave family.”

Barnes received an offer from Nebraska on September 25. He visited Nebraska on October 1. He also garnered offers from Iowa, Charlotte, Idaho, Louisiana Tech, Navy, and Tulsa.

Barnes attends KIPP Booker T. Washington High School in New Orleans, LA. He had a monster performance in September rushing for 365 yards and six touchdowns in a single game.

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Tulane RB commit to take official visit to Nebraska

A Tulane RB commit will take an official visit to Nebraska this weekend.

2023 running back recruit Arnold Barnes III will take an official visit to Nebraska this weekend, according to Steve Wiltfong of 247 Sports.

Barnes committed to Tulane on September 4th, but the Cornhuskers have still recruited him. Barnes received an offer from Nebraska on September 20th.

Barnes attends KIPP Booker T. Washington High School in New Orleans, LA. He has been on a tear recently. On September 15th, he had an unbelievable game rushing for 381 yards and six touchdowns. This weekend, he rushed for 147 yards, and he had an 11-yard touchdown reception.

Barnes has also received offers from Charlotte, Idaho, Louisiana Tech, Navy, Tulsa, and Grambling State.

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Nebraska offers Tulane RB commit

A Tulane RB commit received an offer from Nebraska.

Tulane running back commit Arnold Barnes III has received an offer from Nebraska.

“WOW !!! After a great conversation with @BryanApplewhite I’m blessed to earn a offer from The University of Nebraska,” Barnes wrote on Twitter.

Barnes drew offers from Tulsa, Charlotte, Idaho, Louisiana Tech, and Navy before committing to Tulane on September 4th.

Rivals rates Barnes as a three-star recruit. He is a member of the 2023 class, and he attends KIPP Booker T. Washington High School in New Orleans, LA.

Last week, Barnes had an outstanding game rushing for 381 yards and six touchdowns.

Currently, Nebraska’s 2023 recruiting class does not include a running back.

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