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Steven M. Sipple: Frost battles societal forces in fortifying walk-on program, but it's worth the fight

You perhaps already noticed, but I'm asleep right now. Please don't wake me, as I'm having an interesting dream.

It goes like this: Kids throughout Nebraska shun their video game systems and find open fields to — get this — play football. They actually organize their own games. Yes, outside. In fresh air. What a concept. Some kids even play touch football in the street. Neighbors look on with mouths agape.

The dream continues. Football fever grips our state. Kids imitate Adrian Martinez's open-field moves that leave defenders grasping for air. They practice Maurice Washington's spin move.