I’m a sucker for a good underdog story, which is why I write a lot about Lincoln Southwest graduate Brandon Reilly.
Veteran Andre Holmes (13 receptions) also is back. As was the case with Reilly last year, Holmes came into the league in 2011 as an undrafted player.
“His best football’s ahead of him,” said former Nebraska receivers coach Keith Williams, who regularly trains a cadre of NFL receivers in Lincoln — including Reilly. “I told him, ‘Bro, they won’t be able to guard you.’ He’s big, fast, quick, smart and strong, and he can catch. Plus, he isn’t an idiot.