With one year as main starter under his belt, Heinrich Haarberg works through fall camp
As a junior and the oldest arm in Nebraska’s quarterback battle, Haarberg continues his goal of being a leader.
By News Channel NebraskaLINCOLN, NEB. - The case of Huskers Quarterback Heinrich Haarberg is an unique one.
In 2023, the Kearney Catholic alum went from second string QB to Nebraska’s main starter and leader in rushing yards. Now, as a junior and the oldest arm in Nebraska’s quarterback battle, Haarberg continues his goal of being a leader.
“Being the older guy in the quarterback room, that comes with responsibilities,” Haarberg said. “I’ve tried to help everyone, especially these young quarterbacks.”
Haarberg led all Nebraska ball carriers with 477 yards, averaging four yards per carry last season. However, his passing numbers weren’t where he wanted them. Completing less than 50% of his passes, Haarberg tossed seven touchdowns, but also seven interceptions.
The issues in passing became the center point of his offseason training.
“Just tried to ficus on those, things like accuracy,” Haarberg said. “And also there’s no limit to the mastery of the offense. Continuing to know it, inside and out, those are things you can’t snap your fingers and correct.”
As he gets set to embark on his junior season, Haarberg continues to represent his hometown of Kearney, as just a kid from a farming family… To an extent.
“I didn’t like grow up in a combine,” Haarberg joked. “My dad owns an Ag equipment manufacturing company and my mom’s side is a ranch family, so there is some of that, but I didn’t grow up on a farm I grew up on a small acreage outside of Kearney.”