NU Notes: Fisher Leading Foothold In Florida

Credit defensive backs coach Travis Fisher for helping Nebraska re-establish its recruiting foothold in the talent-laden state of Florida.

After being shut out of the Sunshine State in last year's recruiting class, Nebraska has signed seven players from Florida. Two are coveted four-star players who announced their decisions on Wednesday, the first day of the early signing period, giving the Huskers' overall class a big late boost.

Nebraska coach Scott Frost said Fisher, a Florida native, did yeoman's work on the recruiting trail in his home state, labeling him a "super star" on this year's recruiting staff.

"He knocked it out of the park this year," Frost said. "That's really valuable to our…