JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Coach Bo Pelini and defensive coordinator Carl Pelini rejoined the Nebraska football team for Sunday’s Gator Bowl practice after attending the funeral for their father.
Anthony Pelini, 85, died Tuesday in Ohio after an extended illness. His funeral was Saturday.
“It was good to be able to spend a couple days back home and be with family and pay our respects,” Bo Pelini said. “It is time to get back to work.”
The Cornhuskers practiced two hours in full pads at the University of North Florida in preparation for their New Year’s Day game against Clemson.
Pelini said he was pleased with the workout, held in sunny, 70-degree weather. He said he thought the team handled the warm weather well after it was a little bit of a “shock to their systems” Saturday.
“We got a lot done today and progressed off of yesterday, and now we are getting ready to go,” Pelini said. “The bulk of the game plan is in and now we are trying to refine it a little bit.”
Malzahn added at Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. — Gus Malzahn, who directed one of the nation’s top-ranked offenses at Tulsa, was hired by new Auburn coach Gene Chizik as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
Malzahn brings a no-huddle, fast-paced attack to the Tigers, who abandoned a struggling spread offense in midseason and returned to a more smashmouth style.
Oregon’s Johnson good to go
SAN DIEGO — Oregon running back Jeremiah Johnson, who hadn’t practiced in eight days because of hamstring and stomach problems, says he’ll be ready to go when the Ducks meet Oklahoma State on Tuesday in the Holiday Bowl.
Miami duo will transfer
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Running back Shawnbrey McNeal and tight end Daniel Adderley will be granted releases by Miami to transfer.
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