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Fall camp preview: Breaking down the Husker offense

• Brian Christopherson
• Aug 1, 2016
• Aug 1, 2016 Updated Aug 9, 2017
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Danny Langsdorf is in his second season as Nebraska's offensive coordinator.

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Nebraska quarterback Tommy Armstrong has shown what he can do with his legs. Will he be able to cut down on turnovers?

Nebraska offensive linemen and coach Mike Cavanaugh run through drills at Hawks Championship Center last spring. Cavanaugh will need to mesh a line that includes only two players that have started a game at NU.

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After the sorrow-filled week that surrounded Husker football, one that ended with teammates attending the funeral of one of their leaders, Sam Foltz, just five weeks before the season opener, there is no easy transition from real-life heartache to the on-field obstacles that pale in comparison.

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