Clester Johnson Believes Nebraska Football is Closer Than You Think

The Huskers had a bye week, but there was still plenty to talk about, and this week the Common Fans welcomed back former Husker national champion Clester Johnson for a wide-ranging conversation about Matt Rhule, Nebraska's heartbreaking losses to Indiana and Oregon, and what it will take for the program to finally get over the hump.

Johnson brings a unique perspective as a national championship winning player for Tom Osborne, and he doesn't shy away from discussing the mistakes that have cost Nebraska games. But he's also more optimistic about this year's Huskers than he has been in quite some time.

Learning to Finish: Lessons From the Osborne Era

Nebraska has now surrendered fourth-quarter leads in consecutive games, raising familiar questions about discipline, conditioning, coaching decisions, and the team's ability to finish.