1.   At Nebraska, the offensive line is regarded as a skill position.

2.   At the skill positions, Aikman is the only player poised to start the season at his intended position.

3.   Buffaloes have key people back at offensive skill positions and seven starters back on defense.

4.   Close enough ... While the multifaceted Raider offense is set at the skill positions, Oakland is still looking for a right guard.

5.   Columbia certainly had its chances against the depleted Big Green, whose depth was tested at several skill positions.

6.   Depth at the skill positions in the league is particularly suspect.

7.   Donnan addressed the problem through recruiting, adding speed at the skill positions and signing several linemen.

8.   Eight starters return on defense, but the offense lacks talent at the skill positions.

9.   For his part, Sherrill opined that the SEC is the better league for linemen and the ACC better for skill positions.

10.   Have the Giants added enough speed and scoring ability at the skill positions?