Matt Rhule’s Theme Is Respect at Big Ten Media Days

Respect. Coach Matt Rhule talked about restoring it to Nebraska football during his time on the podium Thursday at Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis.

Asked about his goal for his first season with the Huskers, Rhule said, "We want to be a team that you say, 'You know what? That team's feared.' But we're not at that point yet. We're at a point where I believe we have to take back the respect of what it means to play Nebraska and to be at Nebraska.

"I want people to respect when they see that white helmet with that red N on it. I want our fans to respect us when they pay their money to come watch us to play. And I want our opponents to respect us. And I want all of college football to respect the way Nebraska plays the game.

"And most importantly I want our players to respect what it means to be a Cornhusker and playing at Nebraska. This season for me is all about us not just earning, but taking back respect and bringing back respect to Nebraska football.

"Once you earn respect then you can talk about being feared. And that's the process we're going to go through.

The full video is above (or floating at right), and a transcript is here. Check back later for more coverage, including insights from the Huskers' player representatives in Indy - Jeff Sims, Ethan Piper and Luke Reimer. And check the HuskerMax discussion thread for real-time updates.

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