Quick hits, news and notes from Nebraska’s Wednesday practice.
— Nebraska head coach Mike Riley announced Wednesday that quarterback Tommy Armstrong is continuing to progress through the concussion protocol, and will practice Thursday. If things go well there, Armstrong could be cleared to play Saturday against Minnesota. Riley noted that Armstrong has yet to be cleared to return to game action, yet.
— Nebraska guard Jerald Foster said he has been cleared to play against Minnesota if needed, and that he saw some reps with the top group on Wednesday. Foster said he has felt good coming back, and that his conditioning shouldn’t be an issue. Foster said he’s unsure what the coaches have planned for him for this weekend. Foster said the injury was to his MCL.
— Offensive coordinator Danny Langsdorf on Foster’s return: “He’s admitted himself he has to knock some rust off and get in shape, but he’s been a pleasant surprise,” Langsdorf said. “He’s looked good. It seems like he’s coming right back into the mix without any hangups.”
— Nebraska had its original projected starting lineup back together for the first time on Wednesday since August. Langsdorf said it was good to see that group back together during Wednesday’s practice.
— Langsdorf said the Huskers' reliance on Terrell Newby as the featured back has been primarily injury-related with Devine Ozigbo battling an ankle injury. The second-year offensive coordinator said he would like to see more of a rotation this week at that spot.
— Nebraska offensive line coach Mike Cavanaugh said Cole Conrad will get the start at right tackle against Minnesota in place of David Knevel.
— Foster said he was cleared on Sunday and returned to practice on Tuesday. He admitted to being slightly rusty during Tuesday’s practice, but said he felt good on Wednesday. Foster said that all along, he had been told he could return to action within three to four months of the injury that he sustained in fall camp.
— Nebraska head coach Mike Riley announced Wednesday that quarterback Tommy Armstrong is continuing to progress through the concussion protocol, and will practice Thursday. If things go well there, Armstrong could be cleared to play Saturday against Minnesota. Riley noted that Armstrong has yet to be cleared to return to game action, yet.
— Nebraska guard Jerald Foster said he has been cleared to play against Minnesota if needed, and that he saw some reps with the top group on Wednesday. Foster said he has felt good coming back, and that his conditioning shouldn’t be an issue. Foster said he’s unsure what the coaches have planned for him for this weekend. Foster said the injury was to his MCL.
— Offensive coordinator Danny Langsdorf on Foster’s return: “He’s admitted himself he has to knock some rust off and get in shape, but he’s been a pleasant surprise,” Langsdorf said. “He’s looked good. It seems like he’s coming right back into the mix without any hangups.”
— Nebraska had its original projected starting lineup back together for the first time on Wednesday since August. Langsdorf said it was good to see that group back together during Wednesday’s practice.
— Langsdorf said the Huskers' reliance on Terrell Newby as the featured back has been primarily injury-related with Devine Ozigbo battling an ankle injury. The second-year offensive coordinator said he would like to see more of a rotation this week at that spot.
— Nebraska offensive line coach Mike Cavanaugh said Cole Conrad will get the start at right tackle against Minnesota in place of David Knevel.
— Foster said he was cleared on Sunday and returned to practice on Tuesday. He admitted to being slightly rusty during Tuesday’s practice, but said he felt good on Wednesday. Foster said that all along, he had been told he could return to action within three to four months of the injury that he sustained in fall camp.