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Diaco's high-motor approach to practice just what Riley expected and hoped

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See Bob Diaco dressed like a man who showed up knowing he was about to take part in his own workout — gray T-shirt over a black hoodie tucked into gray sweats.

Frankly, he coached just as he was advertised: high-energy, hands-on, watching over each play on March 4 like it was Sept. 4. He coached just as Husker head coach Mike Riley expected he'd coach.

"I think that his enthusiasm was a lot like the interview," Riley said. "That was not surprising to me. I've seen him also talk to the team since he's been here.