Every week, Nebraska running backs coach Ryan Held tells Rahmir Johnson to be ready to play. Maybe, just maybe, it's the game coaches will truly need the true freshman.
This week, Held means it. Really.
No, really.
With sophomore Maurice Washington not currently part of the program because of disciplinary reasons and the uncertain health status of freshman Wan'Dale Robinson, chances are high that coaches will need the services of Johnson, even it means putting his redshirt in jeopardy.
"We've got to put him in a position where we can see what he can do," Held said.