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Steven M. Sipple: Why Ochaun Mathis' mom trusted NU; Chinander's wisdom; and Toure's rise

Things I know, and things I think I know:

Ochaun Mathis, the gifted pass rusher who starred at TCU, soon will live full time outside of the state of Texas for the first time in his 23 years of existence.

As he narrowed his list of potential new places to play, his mom, Ochana Daniels, looked for people whom she could trust with her son's well-being.

She saw that in Nebraska's football program.

"They were so attentive about every little aspect of the program," Daniels said of the family's April 7-9 visit. "I mean, the entire staff met us and I was like, 'Wow, this is totally different than any official or unofficial visit we've ever had.