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By ERIC OLSON
AP Sports Writer
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – Ameer Abdullah arrived at Nebraska this year without a lot of hype.
The 5-foot-9, 180-pound freshman was largely overlooked in recruiting until his senior year of high school in Homewood, Ala. Alabama didn’t offer a scholarship. Auburn offered, but he wasn’t its first choice at running back.
Husker fans certainly know his name now. Abdullah returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown to break open last week’s 42-29 win over Fresno State. He ranks second nationally in kick returns with his 42-yard average.
Abdullah worked out in the offseason with New Orleans Saints return specialist Darren Sproles and he will be back on the field Saturday when the Huskers face Washington.
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