• Craig Bohl lands the North Dakota State job (1, 2, 3), and George Darlington becomes an assistant at Marshall (1, 2, 3).

• Frank Solich denies reports that Jemayel Phillips has left the team.

• Texas takes up a player-stipend proposal.

• Scott Downing tries to separate fact from fiction as he begins work on the recruiting class of '04.

• More on the timing of the Southern Miss game.

• Eric Crouch says the CFL is an option, but Mike Martz says the Rams would welcome him back as wide receiver.

• NU staffers learn quickly that there's a new sheriff in town in Steve Pederson.

• George Darlington seeks a position at Marshall.

• Bo Pelini quashes the rumors that he's leaving.

• Richie Incognito moves to center.

• Chris Kelsay heads for the scouting combine.

• The Southern Miss game may be headed for a Thursday night ESPN slot.

• The halo rule is history.

• Woody Paige chimes in on the pay-for-play plan. Other opinions: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

• Barry Alvarez emulates Bob Devaney as he steps into a big new role.

• Tom Rathman follows Steve Mariucci to Detroit.

• Dr. Tom opposes the Chambers-Johanns idea.

• Ken Hambleton examines the player-pay issue.

• Curt Dukes' knee rehab may allow him to play this spring.

• Nebraska's governor comes out in favor of pay for college football players.

• The 2002 uniforms are history, prices of tickets are going down, and a revamped Herbie Husker is on his way, Steve Pederson announces.

• Get on the new single-game ticket waiting list.

• Craig Bohl and Mark Mauer apply for the top job at North Dakota State.

• Boyd Epley and the players hit the weight room with a new resolve.

• See how the major colleges' football and other athletic budgets compare with one another.

• Darren DeLone blazes a trail in coming to NU.

• A Pennsylvania columnist writes in glowing terms about Steve Pederson's impact at Pitt.

• RB Antwaun Guidry, a 2001 NU recruit, transfers to another junior college.

• A big-time collector puts his NU memorabilia on display in his new grill and pub in Lincoln.

• Get the rundown on who signed and how the Huskers' recruiting class ranks nationally.

• Jimmy Williams' hiring becomes official: 1, 2, 3, 4

• Chris Kelsay prepares for the NFL draft.

• Grand Island running back Scott Siegel will walk on.

• Sign-'em day finally arrives, and even with a couple of late additions (1, 2, 3), NU appears to have a class that won't bowl over the analysts. But two cornerbacks hope to make an immediate impact.

• Some Omaha-area stars await NU's call.

• Jimmy Williams reportedly has been hired as linebackers coach.

• Benard Thomas talks about his hopes for the 2003 defense.

• Linebacker recruit Lance Broadus de-commits.

• An energized approach helps turn around NU's recruiting season, but nothing's guaranteed until signing day.

• The final coaching spot may be filled soon.