Spring position battles to watch: Nebraska Cornhuskers

Terrell Newby rushed for 765 yards last season and led Nebraska's running backs with 24 receptions, but could be fighting for carries in the fall.Depth charts remain a work in progress around the Big Ten as spring practice reaches the midway point for the first batch of league teams. Though some positions appear settled, many will be contested through the offseason. We’re looking this week at the most important position battles of 2016 for each league program. Next up is Nebraska.

Running back: Senior Terrell Newby started eight games last season and performed well, rushing for 765 yards and leading the backs with 24 receptions. Why, then, is Newby’s job up for grabs and considered just as…