2:50 p.m.: Here's a quick, quotes-only recap of a few of the week's top storylines, courtesy of the Nebraska coaches and players.

> “Everyone wants to focus on the quarterback position. At the end of the day, it's every position. There are other positions where that starting job is up in the air. It makes guys come with an edge. It makes guys understand the importance of practice and performing in practice.” -- coach Bo Pelini

> “It's great knowing that if we win all of our games, it's going to vault us into a position where we want to be -- going to a Big 12 championship game, going into the bowl week. Knowing that we're rated that high, it's heightened expectations, but we could care less. We know we've got to go out and do our business on the field every single day and if not, that high rating's for nothing.” -- junior defensive tackle Jared Crick

> “It's time for somebody to step up. I want to see people, when the intensity level picks up, how much more they can focus or how better they can focus. That's what I'm looking for.” -- secondary coach Marvin Sanders

> “(My first game) was against Western Michigan, two years ago. I think my heart was making my chest pads move. A little nervous, but it was a lot of fun. … Your first time at anything, no matter what the situation, you're going to get a little nervous.” -- junior center Mike Caputo

> “I think there's a quite confidence about (our defense), but I think the swagger comes as you face opponent after opponent. I think it will come.” -- defensive coordinator Carl Pelini

> “Everybody asks me to explain (Lavonte David) … but there's nothing to explain. He's a football player. He's got a knack for the football. He's just always around the football. Wherever you see the football, he's there.” -- junior receiver Brandon Kinnie

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