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Docs Diagnosis: Belly G Option Pass

Doc's Diagnosis: Belly G Option Pass

It worked to perfection for Nebraska against Northwestern, and Dr. Rob Zatechka explains why

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Nebraska Cornhuskers

The play caught Northwestern flat-footed, and Malachi Coleman was wide open for a touchdown that put the Huskers up by double digits early in the fourth quarter Saturday. Dr. Rob Zatechka breaks down what made it work in this edition of Doc's Diagnosis.

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Heinrich Haarberg sends a pass at the beginning of the game. 

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Phalen Sanford makes a tackle on Northwestern's AJ Henning. 

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The Huskers celebrate Nash Hutmacher's (0) sack. 

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The defensive line attempts to block a field goal from Northwestern. 

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The Huskers met with the Northwestern Wildcats Saturday afternoon in Lincoln. 

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Emmett Johnson breaks free on a run play. 

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Emmett Johnson is taken down by Northwestern defenders. 

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Heinrich Haarberg runs the ball in the second quarter. 

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Emmett Johnson had 73 rushing yards on the afternoon. 

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Joshua Fleeks recovers a fumble. 

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Jaylen Lloyd celebrates Heinrich Haarberg's rushing touchdown late in the first half. 

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Jimari Butler celebrates a false start from Northwestern. 

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Nash Hutmacher and Isaac Gifford celebrate another Husker sack. 

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The Huskers beat Northwestern 17-9 to improve to 4-3. 

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Malachi Coleman celebrates his touchdown in the fourth quarter. 

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Heinrich Haarberg rushed for 72 yards in Saturday's Husker victory. 

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Devin Turner intercepts a pass that was thrown behind Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone in the first quarter 

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Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg hands the ball off to Emmett Johnson during the first quarter.

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Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg runs the ball during the second quarter.

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Northwestern running back Anthony Tyus III is brought down by Nebraska's Isaac Gifford (2) and Javin Wright (33) during the second quarter.

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule talks with a referee during the first quarter. 

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Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg runs three yards for a touchdown late in the second quarter.

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Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg (10) and tight end Luke Lindenmeyer celebrate after a touchdown by Haarberg late in the second quarter.

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Nebraska's Emmett Johnson breaks free for a big gain in the first quarter.

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Nebraska quarterback Heinrich Haarberg runs the ball out of the end zone after starting one the 1-yard line against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Emmett Johnson looks for running room during a second-quarter scoring drive.

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Nebraska's Tommi Hill returns a second-quarter kickoff.

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Nebraska's Emmett Johnson runs against Northwestern linebacker Mac Uihlein during the second quarter.

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Anthony Grant runs for a short gain in the first quarter.

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The Nebraska defense makes a key stop in the third quarter to force a punt.

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Heinrich Haarberg scrambles in the second quarter.

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Northwestern wide receiver A.J. Henning catches a pass against Nebraska's Malcolm Hartzog during the third quarter.

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Husker quarterback Heinrich Haarberg rolls right during the third quarter.

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Malachi Coleman celebrates after his fourth-quarter touchdown.

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Malachi Coleman and offensive lineman Nouredin Nouili celebrate Coleman's touchdown grab.

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Nebraska fans cheer during the fourth quarter.

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Nebraska coaches Tony White and Matt Rhule shout instructions to the defense during the fourth quarter.

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