The Huskers look to plant seeds of success with Maurice Washington (left), Adrian Martinez (center) and JD Spielman.
Journal Star file photos; Illustration by Clark Grell, Journal StarThe question posed to Troy Walters on Wednesday morning after practice was actually about running back Maurice Washington, but the way he answered it – why is the gifted freshman such a difficult matchup? – he could easily have been talking about sophomore receiver JD Spielman.
“Those are the type of athletes and type of guys we want are versatile players,” Walters said. “Running backs that can line up outside, receivers that can line up as a running back.