Suspended Nebraska football player Lawrence Phillips could be reinstated within a month if he takes steps to control his anger.

Phillips, a junior, who rushed for 359 yards and seven touchdowns in the No. 2 Huskers’ first two games, was suspended Sept. 10 after being charged with hitting his ex-girlfriend.

Coach Tom Osborne said Phillips, who has pleaded innocent to misdemeanor charges of assault, trespassing and destruction of property, is in counseling.

“I would not allow him to return unless medical people say some significant changes have taken place,” Osborne said.

“It’s possible that in a month or so he could return.”