The game of football can be a nasty one. One minute, you’re the starting running back at Nebraska. The next, your season is done due to injury.
As went the day for both Gabe Ervin Jr. and Rahmir Johnson this past Saturday against Northern Illinois. Both were lost to season-ending injuries that will require surgery.
With all that heartbreak by these guys who worked their tails off to get to where they were comes an opportunity. Someone has to run the ball, right?
Nebraska just lost its two best backs in one game. Let’s take a look at who Nebraska has in the bullpen.