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| | Thursday, September 16 Possibility remains Evans may return to Huskers | |||||
| LINCOLN, Neb. -- Nebraska coach Frank Solich has
not ruled out the possibility of I-back DeAngelo Evans returning to
the team.
Solich told reporters after Wednesday's practice that he talked
to Evans on Tuesday night.
"We're going to have to visit with him again, and that will be
done in the near future," Solich said. "It was good to have a
conversation with him."
Evans was Nebraska's starter in its first two games this season
before unexpectedly quitting the team Sunday. Solich said the
junior running back was frustrated because of injuries that have
kept him out of ball games in the past and a slow start this year.
Solich said the Wichita, Kan., native remains in Lincoln, but
Evans could not be reached for comment.
In announcing Evans' decision Tuesday afternoon, Solich said he
"would never want to close the door on any player in terms of
communication."
The coach added, "But from our conversation this weekend, I
don't see it being the case where he would come back to this
football team."
Solich on Wednesday brought a quick end to reporters' questions
about Evans. "We'll get together again with him and eventually, if
there's anything worthwhile to throw out to you guys, we'll
certainly do it," Solich said.
I-Back Correll Buckhalter, who led the team in rushing last
year, quit the team for three days last week, apparently upset
about lack of playing time behind Evans and Dan Alexander.
He returned but served a one-game suspension against California.
At least one Nebraska player feels it will be difficult for
Evans to return to the Huskers, who are 2-0 entering a meeting with
Southern Mississippi (2-0) on Saturday.
Starting rush end Aaron Wills, a senior from Omaha, said the
team's Unity Council, made up of about 20 players, discussed the
situation.
"I think the feeling was unanimous that we wanted the situation
to stay the way it is," Wills said. "We were under the impression
he really kind of burned his bridges here, as far as the way he
talked to the coaches."
Wills, however, said the players will support the coaches no
matter the decision.
"But DeAngelo will probably have a harder time coming back than
if he stayed away," Wills said. "Because he'll have to earn his
respect from ground zero, from not only us but the fans. We want to
go out and win games, but if someone doesn't want to be a part of
that then, hey, see ya, because we'll get it done without him."
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