They haven't bagged a bird on their early morning adventures yet, but in no way does Scott Frost consider it wasted time.

Nebraska's new head coach is always looking to gain new insights from his old coach, Tom Osborne. They don't just come while sitting in his office or when Osborne pops by to view a practice either.

There are good talks also being had these days while turkey hunting. That's right. Wouldn't most Nebraskans love to be in that field to hear the words exchanged?

You'd have to set the alarm early to do it. Frost and Osborne have been out there before the sun rises.

"He and I have actually been out at 5 in the morning a couple times the last two weeks turkey hunting, and spending that time with him, that's a special experience that most people in Nebraska would love to have. I just feel lucky to have him around and having a guy that we can go to for advice and wisdom."

They haven't quite been in range to get a turkey yet. Frost figures not getting one yet might actually be good for him though. "That probably means I get to go with him more often." They've got to get one together, after all.

The hunts have been a success in his estimation anyway.

"Every time I talk to Coach Osborne there's new nuggets of wisdom that I'm able to take out of the conversation," Frost said.

Osborne isn't the only former Husker head coach Frost has had a talk with.

Frost has also had a conversation once or twice with Frank Solich since Frost was hired as the Husker coach. Solich was the running backs coach during Frost's time here and about to take over as the NU head coach as Frost was finishing his senior season.

"I think so much of Frank," Frost said. "I've said this, but Nebraska football was in good hands when it was with Frank. Frank won over nine games a year, almost 10 games a year on average. Most schools in the country, almost every school in the country, would relish the opportunity to win nine to 10 games a year. I feel like Frank got a little bit of a raw deal here but he's welcome here anytime. And we're going to be rooting for Ohio as long as he's there."

While Solich is busy in the fall coaching his own team, entering his 14th year with the Ohio Bobcats, Frost would certainly be in favor of the former Husker player and coach coming back some Saturday in the fall to get his due before a full stadium.

"I think Frank's earned the right to feel like he's home here," Frost said. "And I hope someday we're able to get him back, and get him in front of the people of Nebraska so they can thank him for the things he did for Nebraska and Nebraska football."