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A Lee Enterprises, Incorporated newspaper. Majority shareholder: David Hoffmann, Hoffmann Media Group.
Beck looking for offense to take another step
- Brian Christopherson
- Feb 28, 2013
- Feb 28, 2013 Updated Apr 18, 2013
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Nebraska offensive coordinator Tim Beck is confident his offense can take the next step in 2013.
FRANCIS GARDLER/Lincoln Journal Star
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The calendar pages sure turn fast, even faster than Tim Beck likes to run plays.
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