Nebraska offensive tackle Brenden Jaimes started nine games as a true freshman. According to NU, only four previous Husker offensive linemen started games as true freshmen — Tyler Moore (2011), Jaivorio Burkes (2007), Jacob Hickman (2006) and Matt Slauson (2005).
CHRIS MACHIAN/THE WORLD-HERALDHusker fans and media are so absorbed and obsessed with offensive line play that, sometimes, it veers over into a curious idolatry.
Like the time reporters were so intent on getting answers from former offensive line coach Barney Cotton that we backed the giant man into a water fountain, which sprayed water on his trademark sweatshirt.