Husker linebacker Honas picks up confidence with a little help from his friends

Linebacker Will Honas (3) lines up for a drill during Nebraska football practice at Hawks Championship Center in April.

That's precisely what Nebraska inside linebackers coach Barrett Ruud wants to hear from Honas in these early stages of preseason camp. As the Huskers prepare for their Sept. 1 opener against Akron, Ruud emphasizes the need for depth in his position group. Senior Dedrick Young and junior Mohamed Barry have an inside track to starting positions, while Honas, a highly rated transfer from Butler (Kansas) Community College, is among a handful of players trying to solidify roles.