2006 Red-White pregame -- HuskerMax™

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Red-White
spring game
April 15, 2006 — 12:30 p.m.
Memorial Stadium, Lincoln


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Offseason schedule

Jan. 18:
Winter conditioning begins

March 22:
Spring practice begins
Week 1�Mar. 22, 24, 25
Week 2�Mar. 27, 29, 30, Apr. 1
Week 3�Apr. 3, 5, 7, 8
Week 4�Apr. 10, 12, 13, 15

April 15:
Red-White spring game

Aug. 3:
First fall practice

Aug. 19:
Fan Day, Memorial Stadium

Pregame press
Stories on winter conditioning and spring drills are listed here in reverse chronological order.

• Today's game offers a first glipse* at the '06 Huskers.* Here's what to look for.

• Terrence Nunn works at sharpening his skills.*

• The spring game, which is now a major recruiting tool,* can bring fleeting stardom.*

• The Huskers have their final practice before Saturday's game. Herian* will play.

• Kenny Wilson will be an interested observer* Saturday. Suh ready to be a force.*

• Linebackers Ruud and Bradley eager to be cleared for full contact.

• Huskers stay outside for 13th practice. Beck's status* for Saturday uncertain.

• Matt Slauson making a name(s) for himself on the offensive line.*

• A few injuries crop up during spring practice. • Matt Schick has a video report on Matt Herian.

• Tight end Justin Tomerlin* knows now's the time to start making a splash.

• A rugged mentality on the offensive line could mean a stronger running game.

• For many a hardcore Husker fan, the 2006-07 football season has begun.

• Cosgrove has high hopes for the defense.* Shanle* and Rigoni aim to contribute.

• Harrison Beck may miss the spring game. Huskers practice outdoors for first time.

• Planning to go to the spring game? Here's some info from the Athletic Dept.

• Joe Ganz seizes the moment. Marlon Lucky* moves north-south.

• Coaches* from 16 states attended Saturday's practice.* Running backs impress.

• Matt Herian* back on track* and expects to be at full speed. • Barry Turner ready to make an impact.*

• Tampa Bay coach Jon Gruden* visits practice and is impressed* with Taylor.

• Glenn misses most of practice with ankle sprain. • U-back becomes part of the Husker alphabet.

• A more physical* Cortney Grixby emerges. • Zack Bowman works on technique.* • Tyrell Spain catching up.

• Greg Austin lends a hand as maintenance man* at center. Chris Patrick* works hard to make an impact.

• Wednesday's practice featured a hard-hitting scrimmage.

• Barry Cryer takes healthy approach. David Harvey* looks to get noticed.

• Matt Slauson becoming a force at right tackle as the O-line builds depth.*

• The Huskers work at further improvement* on punt returns.

• Cosgrove pleased with defensive progress. Brandenburgh moves to SAM* linebacker. Carriker ready to lead.

• Injuries mar Saturday's scrimmage. • Kickers pushing each other. • Depth in offensive line* a priority.

• Glenn* impressive in scrimmage. • Steve Sipple has a Q & A session with Zac Taylor.

• Callahan, Huskers emphasize offensive line and I-backs.

• The running game* gets attention in the first major scrimmage of the spring.

• The imposing Ndamukong Suh works at mastering the game's mental side.*

• Chris Patrick glad he decided to stay and works to keep his starting spot.

• Octavien* attacks comeback.* Spain* starting over. • Tom Osborne will be at a pre-game rally.(pdf)

• Corner position looking solid thus far. • Victory Haines' maturity* is a plus as he learns the ropes.

• Thursday's practice featured early morning full-contact goal-line drills.

• Position changes give the Huskers some mental workout. • Opportunity knocks for tight end Josh Mueller.*

• Wednesday's practice inside again and focused on short-yardage situations.

• Punter position still up for grabs. Ndamukong Suh has eyes on starting position.

• This time, Andrew Shanle is intent on holding on* to his No. 1 free-safety spot.

• More reps this spring give Harrison Beck a chance to make strides.

• Cryer and Dagunduro* are filling big shoes. • Full-pads scrimmage the focus* of Monday's practice.

• Tierre Green keeps rolling with the position changes. • Leon Jackson* hopes to find his niche on offense.

• Defensive line developing two new starters. • Shawn Watson* has lots of players to work with at tight end.

• The defense has the upper hand* in Saturday's scrimmage, but I-back Cody Glenn has a strong outing.

• Zac Taylor is glad to find the game slowing down* for him. • A super-sized Adam Carriker is thinking big.*

• Day two of practice held indoors again due to the weather.

• The punting job* is still up for grabs, and the defense looks for more takeaways.*

• Huskers* sizing up Matt Slauson. Cody Glenn looking to "get loose."

• I-back competition crowded.* Taylor ready to lead. Defense* getting greedy.

• Tyrell Spain waits year for first day of practice. Tierre Green moving to safety.

• Spring practice opens with a two-hour indoor workout. Video: KLIN, KETV. Safety depth a concern.

• Zac Taylor feeling upbeat.* McKeon has confidence. Carriker intimidating.

• Phillips* enjoys battle for time with tight ends. Herian nursing hamstring pull.

• NU's offense ready to take step forward. Spring practice is a chance to shine.

• Nate makes Swift* climb to the top. • The spring practice news conference is rescheduled for Wednesday.

• The competition for running back will be crowded. • Jay Moore* has big expectations for this year.

• The change of pictures* in Bill Callahan's office says a lot, Tom Shatel writes.

• The offense* looks for improved production in '06. • Todd Peterson* now a household name on the NU roster.

• Coach Callahan has own version of March madness. • Ola Dagunduro should be a force in 2006.

• Cryer and Dagunduro* go for tackles and punchlines. More on the '06 defense.*

• Zack Bowman intends to be a force* after struggling for much of last season.

• Walk-on* players remain crucial, NU coaches say. • Zac Taylor feels at home this spring.

• Marlon Lucky learned a lot from Cory Ross and wants to be the starter this fall.

• There are shoes to fill at safety. • Injuries* will sideline several players during spring drills.

• Spring football is just around the corner, and KETV has a preview.

• Matt Herian makes progress but may be held out of full-contact drills this spring.

• Winter conditioning, which is entering its final week, has a few new wrinkles.*

• What a difference a year makes for Zac Taylor* as he heads into spring ball.

• Linebackers Bradley, Ruud and Octavien are making their way back to the field.

• Greg Austin says his chronically sore right knee feels "OK".

• Tickets to the spring game go on sale. Only 57,000 seats available this year.

• Veteran center Kurt Mann will miss spring drills because of shoulder surgery.*

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