Nebraska coaches brief reporters after Tuesday’s practice
There were injury updates and more as assistant coaches took reporters' questions after Tuesday's Nebraska football practice.
Defensive coordinator Erick Chinander confirmed that safety Myles Farmer would start Saturday against Purdue in place of Deontai Williams. Williams remains sidelined with a knee injury suffered in the Oct. 16 game at Minnesota.
Running backs coach Ryan Held said Rahmir Johnson practiced Tuesday and is "good to go." Johnson had been in concussion protocols after being knocked out of the Minnesota game.
Two Purdue players were singled out Tuesday as difference-makers who will need to be accounted for. Chinander described David Bell one of the nation's best receivers and a "dangerous, dangerous weapon." Offensive coordinator Matt Lubick called defensive end George Karlaftis a "special player" who's "every bit as good" as Michigan's Aidan Hutchinson.
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Coverage
- Husker247 | Quick hits from Chinander, Lubick and more
- HuskerOnline | Tuesday nuggets: Huskers healthy as ever after bye week
- Hail Varsity | Details Nebraska OC Matt Lubick Looked at in Bye Week and More from Huskers
- Lincoln Journal Star* | Rapid Reaction: Chinander remembers his father; Karlaftis a challenge; Rahmir Johnson ready
- Lincoln Journal Star* | Chinander says his late father would want him 'to be here for the players and for this program'
- Omaha World-Herald* | Husker RB Rahmir Johnson exits concussion protocol, will be available against Purdue
Video recaps
- Hail Varsity | Sorensen & Smith
- Lincoln Journal Star | Four Downs
Video: Coaches
Erik Chinander
Matt Lubick
Ryan Held
Tony Tuioti
Video: Players
Marques Buford
Myles Farmer
Levi Falck
Austin Allen
From the other side
- Lafayette Journal & Courier | Purdue football: More passing game threats can jumpstart offense
Info links
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- Purdue game page on HuskerMax
- Nebraska media guide
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