Doc’s Diagnosis: A Read Option Goes the Distance for Nebraska

Ethan Piper’s block gave Heinrich Haarberg a clear lane in his touchdown run against Illinois

Dr. Rob Zatechka is a big fan of the option play in any form. In this episode of Doc's Diagnosis, he breaks down one that worked to perfection for Nebraska in Friday night's game at Illinois. One would-be tackler was frozen by the possible handoff to the running back, and another was taken out of the play on a block by pulling left guard Ethan Piper. It added up to a quick six points on a 25-yard run by quarterback Heinrich Haarberg in the Huskers' 20-7 win.

Doc’s Diagnosis: Nebraska’s Goal-Line Stand vs. Illinois


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Doc Talk is produced by Bald Media. Its hosts are former Husker and 1994 Big 8 Athlete of the Year Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice, who has over 25 years of experience in Nebraska sports media.