Omar Manning Returns to Outside Receiver Spot

Mickey Joseph discusses Zavier Betts’ status and more after final practice before spring game

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With Zavier Betts' departure, Omar Manning has moved back to the X receiver spot on the outside after spending much of the spring as a slot receiver.

"We think his natural position is going to be X," position coach Mickey Joseph said after Wednesday's Nebraska football practice, "but the best thing about it is he proved he can learn two positions. So he learned R and then he went to X, and he's been fine."

As for Betts' status, Joseph said: "He's not on the team right now, but we visit with Zavier. ... It's going to be [Scott] Frost’s decision about what he wants to do with him."

Wednesday morning's practice was the 14th of spring and the final one before Saturday's spring game (1 p.m. Central, BTN). Much more from the post-practice media availability is in the links below.

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Coverage

Non-subscription sources

• Husker247 | Fisher discusses the Husker DBs who have stood out this spring
• Husker247 | Joseph offers thoughts on Betts' status, moving Manning outside
• Husker247 | Spring snapshot: Ty Robinson and the defensive line
• Husker247 | Becoming a leader, Newsome says Husker DBs beyond new guy/old guy categories
• Daily Nebraskan | Assistant coaches provide final updates from spring practice
• Nebraska Athletics | Joseph Shares Focus on Competitiveness and Timing for Spring Game

Hail Varsity*

• Travis Fisher, Mickey Joseph Talk Expectations for Spring Game and More
• Husker Receivers and Defensive Backs Ready to Compete Against Each Other in Spring Game
• Tight End Travis Vokolek Embracing Role as Sean Beckton’s Right-Hand Man This Spring

Lincoln Journal Star*

• WR Trey Palmer might need more heat in his food, but he's positioned to add spice to Husker offense
• Red Report: Betts remains off team but Joseph in contact; Fisher's 'dogs'; Hixson relishing sixth year

Omaha World-Herald*

• Trent Hixon looking to take over as Huskers' new center
• Husker notes: Nebraska prepares for spring game  

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Video

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Video recaps

• Lincoln Journal Star | Four Downs
• Lincoln Journal Star | Two-Minute Drill
• Hail Varsity | Sorensen & Smith
• Omaha World-Herald | Shatel & Watkins

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More info

• Practice schedule
• HuskerMax/KLIN practice reports
• Spring media guide
• Nebraska football roster
• 2022 schedule