The Nebraska outside linebackers coach, after all, was a physics and mathematics major at Northern Michigan in his playing days, speaks fluent French and could have worked for NASA if he hadn’t decided on getting into coaching.
Dewitt is adamant, however, that his position group shouldn’t have much trouble learning the Huskers’ new defensive playbook.
“You may be a true defensive end at one play and the very next play you may be lining up and playing man on (the) No. 2 (receiver) to the field,” he explained. “The very next play you may be in space like a true Mike or Will linebacker.