But eighth-year Nebraska baseball coach Darin Erstad threw a change-up of sorts Friday as his team opened practice for the 2019 season.
"We always talk about how last year doesn't mean anything compared to this year," he said. "You say the same thing every year. But I'd be lying if I said these guys aren't ticked off and ready to get back on the field."
That's because Nebraska last season limped to a record of 24-28, including 8-14 in the Big Ten. The Huskers failed to reach even the eight-team conference tournament in Omaha as no fewer than six pitchers were out for the season or part of the season.