Heat Index: Ruud has some decisions to make at inside linebacker

Nebraska linebacker Mohamed Barry tries to slow Purdue running back Richie Worship during a game last season in West Lafayette, Ind.Husker Extra is running a four-week series called Heat Index, a quick look at the Huskers before fall camp. This week, Steven M. Sipple counts down five position battles of particular interest.

Today, a look at inside linebacker, where senior Dedrick Young is a safe bet to earn a starting job. Juniors Mohamed Barry and Will Honas appear set to battle for the other ILB position.

Barry probably has an edge on Honas entering camp. The 6-foot-1, 230-pound Barry, a native of Grayson, Georgia, started twice last season, against Purdue and Minnesota, and finished the…