* Nebraska offensive line coach Mike Cavanaugh receives his share of flak for generally sticking with five starters during games. Some folks want to see him better prepare backups for the future by inserting them in key moments.
Cavanaugh won't hear any knocks from Brenden Stai, an All-America guard at Nebraska in 1994. Bottom line, Stai prefers limited rotation.
"From playing the game and understanding the game, you learn there is definitely a certain chemistry and certain rhythm you get into collectively as an offensive line," he said. "When you substitute every other series, or two series, it disrupts that a little bit."
At the same time, "If the guys are used to subbing, then it becomes part of the process," Stai said. "I'm not saying either way is right or wrong, but I certainly believe in that chemistry and cohesiveness you build using five. You know what the guy next to you is doing and you get a better feel for what the defense is doing throughout the game rather than coming in and out and trying to warm that back up.
"The game moves fast. Throughout the game, the defense makes adjustments. When you're substituting every other series, I really don't think you can get used to tendencies except for what you've studied on film."
If you don't like Stai's answer, take it up with him. Warning: The 6-foot-4, 300-pound California native still looks like he could play in the NFL.