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Steven M. Sipple: With Stepp shelved, a Husker fan's mind may wander to unpleasant places
- Steven M. Sipple
- Apr 11, 2021
- Apr 11, 2021 Updated May 17, 2021
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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez is attended to after going down with an injury against Colorado on Sept. 8, 2018, at Memorial Stadium.
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Photos: What's a spring Husker football practice look like? Take a look inside Hawks Championship Center
Nebraska wide receiver Omar Manning (5) watches his teammates during a spring football practice Wednesday at Hawks Championship Center.
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Nebraska wide receiver Zavier Betts (bottom) catches a pass during a spring football practice Wednesday at Hawks Championship Center.
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Nebraska quarterback Matt Masker (18) throws a pass during a spring football practice Wednesday at Hawks Championship Center.
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Nebraska head coach Scott Frost (left) and linebacker Damian Jackson (38) share a laugh during a spring football practice Wednesday at Hawks Championship Center.
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Nebraska quarterbacks (from left to right) Matt Masker, Logan Smothers, Heinrich Haarberg and Adrian Martinez await the start of a sprint during a spring football practice Wednesday at Hawks Championship Center.
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The Nebraska defense works on blocking drills during a spring football practice Wednesday at Hawks Championship Center.
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Nebraska quarterback Logan Smothers (8) throws a pass during a spring football practice Wednesday at Hawks Championship Center.
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Nebraska outside linebacker Damian Jackson (right) registered among the top achievers in the Huskers' strength index testing, which was conducted before spring ball started.
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Nebraska defensive coordinator Erik Chinander (right) instructs his players during a spring football practice on April 7 at Hawks Championship Center.
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Nebraska wide receiver Alante Brown (left) runs with the ball after a catch during a spring football practice Wednesday at Hawks Championship Center.
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Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone (left) blocks fellow tight end Nate Boerkircher during a spring football practice Wednesday at Hawks Championship Center.
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Nebraska wide receiver Jamie Nance runs after catching a pass during a spring football practice Wednesday at Hawks Championship Center.
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Nebraska wide receiver Samori Toure (center) tries to avoid a tackle after catching a pass during a spring football practice Wednesday at Hawks Championship Center.
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Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone (left) blocks fellow tight end Nate Boerkircher during a spring football practice Wednesday at Hawks Championship Center.
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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) leads the team during warmups at a spring football practice on April 7 at Hawks Championship Center.
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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) directs the team during a spring football practice Wednesday at Hawks Championship Center.
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Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg (10) throws a pass during a spring football practice Wednesday at Hawks Championship Center.
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Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone in action during a spring football practice Wednesday at Hawks Championship Center.
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Nebraska quarterback Logan Smothers throws a pass during a spring football practice Wednesday at Hawks Championship Center.
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Nebraska players run sprints during a spring football practice at Hawks Championship Center on April 7.
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Nebraska's inside linebackers coach Barrett Ruud instructs players during a spring football practice on April 7 at Hawks Championship Center.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
Nebraska linebackers, including Garrett Nelson (44), Blaise Gunnerson (24), Nick Leader (81) and Damian Jackson (38), during a spring football practice Wednesday at Hawks Championship Center.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Nebraska offensive coordinator Matt Lubick during a spring football practice Wednesday, April 7 at Hawks Championship Center.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Nebraska defensive coordinator Erik Chinander talks with players during a spring football practice April 7 at Hawks Championship Center.
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A look at Nebraska football's spring football practice April 7 at Hawks Championship Center.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
Nebraska freshman defensive lineman Ru’Quan Buckley works during a spring football practice on April 7 at Hawks Championship Center.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
Nebraska's Blaise Gunnerson takes part in a drill during a spring football practice at Hawks Championship Center on April 7.
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A view of Nebraska football's spring practice Wednesday at Hawks Championship Center.
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