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LINCOLN — As important as it might be for the Nebraska seniors to go out with a bang on Saturday, receiver Kenny Bell has tried to remind them — and the rest of his teammates — of something else.

Go out with a smile, too.

Bell was a steady voice within the team starting the week as the Huskers began the healing process after the 59-24 loss at Wisconsin. It wasn’t as much the rah-rah stuff as some friendly advice.

“I’m just trying to let the young guys know that it’s bigger than this game, what we do, and don’t get wrapped up in scores or statistics,” Bell said. “For so long I was wrapped up in that and it’ll make you miserable. Enjoy your time you have with the people you love. That’s what I’m going to do.”

Bell will be among 13 seniors Saturday playing their final home game at Memorial Stadium. Their final regular-season game will be the following Friday at Iowa.

Bell will leave as the Huskers’ all-time leader in receptions and receiving yards, but said it will be the relationships that will stay with him far longer than the rest.