Papuchis paid dues before landing Nebraska job.

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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP)—John Papuchis is the youngest defensive coordinator in the Big Ten, and Bo Pelini has charged him with repairing a Nebraska unit that underperformed in the Cornhuskers’ first season in the conference.

The 33-year-old Papuchis says he feels no pressure. Rather, he sees an opportunity, one he’s waited for since he was an unpaid high school junior varsity assistant a little more than a decade ago.

Pressure, to Papuchis, is trying to make ends meet on a paltry salary year after year and having his wife work three jobs so he could keep following his dream.

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[kchusker_chris]

at least JP has a clear understanding and acceptance of his role - we'll see how long that lasts.