Omaha World Herald points to former Mankato State head coach, Jeff Jamrog, as the man charged with revitalizing the walk-on program. Jamrog walked on at NU out of Elkhorn Mount Michael in 1983, eventually earning a scholarship and becoming a starter at outside linebacker. So, he’s been there.

Now in this fourth role at Nebraska, Jeff Jamrog, 42, is charged with the task to revitalize the Huskers’ walk-on program. One of his chief priorities, Jamrog said, is to help deliver the message that NU wants to again connect with every community in the state.

“Jeff understands the dilemma that some of the players in this state face,” Osborne said. “The financial issue is big for a lot of families, but so many players in this state still have a tremendous desire to play for Nebraska.”

Already, NU has secured the return of three walk-ons who went elsewhere on scholarship out of high school.

Quarterback Jim Ebke of Lincoln Northeast transferred to Nebraska this month after spending the fall at South Dakota State. Receiver Matt Donahue of Fremont, who signed with Ohio a year ago, and linebacker Tyler Legate of Neligh, Neb., a freshman last fall at South Dakota, have also joined the Huskers.