LINCOLN -- Nebraska's players got a break from the intensity of a two-a-day practice session Wednesday morning when comedian Larry "The Cable Guy" stopped by practice. The Pawnee City native watched practice, told the team a few jokes and visited with Cornhuskers' AD Steve Pederson.

As many of you may know, Larry is a big Nebraska football fan -- as evidenced by his camo Husker hat. "The Cable Guy" said he's leased a skybox at Memorial Stadium and plans to be at every home game this season.

Asked how much he was looking forward to this season, Larry replied: "I'm happier than Michael Jackson disguised as a floor lamp at a 'Harry Potter' book-signing. It's going to be fun."

In football news, coach Bill Callahan reported linebacker Steve Octavien had his appendix removed Tuesday, but should be back in time for the Sept. 2 season opener against Louisiana Tech.

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