The silent plainsman

Sporting News, The, Dec 19, 1994 by Steve Marantz

"Now I understand his thinking better," Rodgers says. "He takes what you give him. It's not an egotistical thing with Tom. You don't have to open up your offense if you`re getting 300 yards rushing."

Rodgers says the current Huskers could be as good as the undefeated `71 national champions, if not for one shortcoming.

"This team doesn't have a punt-return threat," Rodgers says.

Punt returner on the `71 team?

Johnny Rodgers.