
Nebraska’s Aaron Terpening: steady special-teams spark with veteran defensive value
Aaron Terpening was a reliable Nebraska defender and special-teams contributor in the 2002 season, starting at rover early and also showing up as a factor in kickoff, punt, and coverage work. His calling card was versatility and football IQ, plus a knack for big-moment impact — including a punt-return touchdown against Kansas in 2002. For a team, that profile screams dependable, assignment-sound, high-effort depth with game-changing special-teams juice, even if he isn’t the flashiest stat-sheet guy.