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Rapid Reaction: Another new Blackshirt; defense prepares for Michigan attack

Williams was the only addition to the initial group of Blackshirts handed out after the Colorado game - defensive linemen Mick Stoltenberg and Freedom Akinmoladun, linebackers Luke Gifford, Tyrin Ferguson, Mohamed Barry and Dedrick Young, and defensive back Dicaprio Bootle.

"He's done a good job ever since he's been back from his injury practice-wise," Chinander said. "He's played pretty well the last few weeks. We thought that he kind of took over that spot and he's given us some leadership."

Chinander and linebackers coach Barrett Ruud also addressed the challenge of preparing for Michigan's pro-style attack.

It's a challenge, Ruud said, because the Huskers practice against a spread offense every day and Michigan is one of the few teams NU will face this season that runs a pro-style attack.