That’s what made Friday’s closed situational scrimmage at Memorial Stadium important in the head coach’s mind. The Huskers gave many of their key players either the day off from contact work or, in the case of sophomore quarterback Adrian Martinez, limited situational work early on.
Among those that didn’t participate: Running back Maurice Washington, wide receivers JD Spielman, Kanawai Noa, Wan’Dale Robinson and Kade Warner and defensive back Deontai Williams. Of that group, only Warner is known to have anything resembling a substantial injury – Frost on Friday said it wasn’t serious and Warner should return before long – but rather Friday was about maintenance for many who already have roles solidified.