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Rapid Reaction: Jones out for rest of season; Illini's new defense; offensive game planning

NU running back Miles Jones talks with Associate Athletic Director Matt Davison during football practice outside the Hawks Championship Center in August.

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Freshman running back Miles Jones will miss the rest of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery, Nebraska offensive coordinator Troy Walters said Wednesday.

Jones, played only against Bethune-Cookman this season, and had surgery after that contest. He had one rush for five yards, and a 21-yard reception in that game.

"We wanted to make sure he'd be back for spring," Walter said. "We've got to get him healthy, ready to go.