“From August to June, it’s a constant grind.” Nebraska redshirt freshman and former Dobyns-Bennett sprint standout Bryce Barrett knows the value of hard work. But at the collegiate level, it’s an entirely different workload. “Running in college is really about working hard, but working smart, too,” Barrett said. “My first year was a big change, but our athletic and academic staff put me on the right track and it’s been a great help.” Barrett — an all-state performer in both football and track, winning the 400 state championship in 2016 — said one of the main things that drew him to Lincoln was the hometown feel and the close-knit community even though the university is quite large. “The people out here are so nice and they really do make you feel right at home,” he said.