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.
