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LINCOLN — Ryan Held is feeling rejuvenated fresh off a welcome vacation. But that’s not why the Nebraska running backs coach is so high on his position group entering fall camp.

Opportunities aplenty await the backs, with 195 carries last year coming from players who have exhausted their eligibility. And these Huskers can do a little bit of everything.

“We will be a point of strength,” Held said during an appearance on the Husker Sports Network on Thursday night. “We’re inexperienced, but we’re going to work hard to get this thing right.”

As Held articulated the possibilities, a common thread emerged — versatility. If a back isn’t getting a carry or making a catch, he can still contribute in another phase of the game. He said sophomore Maurice Washington, who is the team’s most experienced rusher, should be able to make an impact as a returner or even punt-team gunner or gunner blocker.

“As a group, on offense, we have to do a better job on special teams and not relying on the defense,” Held said. “Everybody in my room is going to be in special teams some way, shape or form to help our team. Because we just can’t rely on the defense to play all those snaps.”

Other notes from Held’s radio interview: