Filed by Mitch Sherman at 8:11 p.m.
Menelik Holt and Curenski Gilleylen returned to practice with the top offensive units today after the veteran receivers spent two weeks on the scout team.
“They're trying to get back in good graces,” receivers coach Ted Gilmore said after the Huskers completed a lighter-than-usual first practice of the week.
Holt, a senior, and the sophomore Gilleylen were benched after both contributed to the Huskers' eight-turnover performance Oct. 24 in a 9-7 NU loss to Iowa State.
“Hopefully, they learned from this and value every single rep,” the coach said. “Their attitude's been tremendous through it all. I'm really proud of them.”
Gilleylen ranks fourth on the team with 16 catches, and Holt is fifth with 15.
Gilmore said they must work for playing time Saturday when the Huskers visit Kansas.
“They're obviously excited to be back in and have a chance to show,” he said. “Today was just a work day. Tomorrow's when we really start with the game plan. That's when we got to crank it up and go to a whole level.”
Coach Bo Pelini said he liked the Huskers' tempo in practice after their 10-3 win over Oklahoma Saturday night.
Several Huskers sat out of practice, including center Jacob Hickman, left guard Keith Williams and safety Larry Asante.
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