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Steven M. Sipple: Coffee with Riley, and plenty to discuss

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First day of spring football practice, 3.7.15

Nebraska coach Mike Riley (right) talks with offensive coordinator Danny Langsdorf on Saturday, March 7, 2015, during the first spring football practice.

Mike Riley

Mike Riley speaks during a press conference after being introduced as the new Nebraska head football coach on Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.

Nebraska head coach Mike Riley (left) signs an autograph for Huskers fan Jeff Schmidt during a public event to celebrate the Huskers' 2015 recruiting class on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015, at the Devaney Sports Center.

Nebraska head coach Mike Riley talks to wide receiver De'Mornay Pierson-El (15) during the second quarter of the Red-White Spring Game on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at Memorial Stadium.

Nebraska head coach Mike Riley (right) talks with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas during an event to celebrate the Huskers' 2015 recruiting class in February at the Devaney Sports Center.

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As he greets you, Mike Riley is like a kid who wants to show off a new toy.

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Reach the writer at 402-473-7440 or ssipple@journalstar.com. On Twitter @HuskerExtraSip.

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