11.   The Huskers run an option offense, which allows the backs to get the football in space and run through gaping hopes provided by huge linemen.

12.   The Huskers signed their usual group of huge offensive linemen and a terrific in-state running back in Ahman Green of Omaha Central.

13.   Under the old approach, the smaller defensive linemen were at a disadvantage, letting huge offensive linemen get in the first blows.