Turnovers don't just happen. You have to force them.

That fundamental defensive concept is getting renewed emphasis in the Nebraska football team's practices.

The Huskers recovered just three fumbles and came up with a total of 11 turnovers last season. Both numbers are school-record lows. Nebraska's minus-17 turnover margin ranked 117th in the Bowl Subdivision.

First-year coach Bo Pelini was coordinator of the ball-hawking '03 defense. That unit intercepted a nation-leading 32 passes, ranked second with 47 total turnovers and led the country with a plus-23 margin.

Courtesy: Associated Press