Go Big Read: Another freshman running back is making news for Nebraska football and other kernels

The Nebraska football team has yet another freshman running back is getting quite a bit of attention from the coaching staff. That and other kernels in this morning’s Go Big Read.

There has been quite a bit of talk about Maurice Washington during fall camp. It turns out he isn’t the only true freshman on the Nebraska football team who has been turning heads.

Miles Jones has been overlooked a bit thanks to Washington’s exploits. It turns out he’s not being ignored by the coaches.

Read about Miles Jones and other kernels in this morning’s Go Big Read.

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Jones showing out at running back
Miles Jones could be one of the big surprises from the 2018 season if he keeps playing like he has been so far. Mike Schaefer got the scoop.

‘Broke’ Mazour thrilled to be one of three Husker walk-ons to earn scholarships
Running back Wyatt Mazour and several other Huskers benefitted from some sudden openings in the scholarship numbers.

With both ‘perfectly capable,’ the wait continues for Nebraska’s starting quarterback
We thought the Huskers’ were going to name a starting quarterback on Friday. It turns out the Cornhuskers are still waiting to name him but both are plenty talented.

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With top rusher Morgan Ellison suspended, who will Hoosiers look to fill the void?
The Huskers don’t get to play Indiana this year. That doesn’t mean them losing their starting running back isn’t going to affect them.

Clayton Thorson “feeling awesome”
Northwestern is supposed to be pretty good this year. They could be even better if their starting quarterback really is feeling awesome.

Urban Meyer issues statement on press conference demeanor
Urban Meyer had to apologize for his apologizing on Friday. This thing still sucks big time. Here’s hoping the Nebraska football team can show him how disgusting he really is.