N E W S A R C H I V E
September 2012
30 SUN
See the fans and former players who were there for our tailgate Saturday.
29 SAT
The quest for a conference championship begins in earnest tonight for the 2012 Huskers. Read all about it from the papers in
Omaha ( 1, 2, 3, 4),*
Lincoln ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5),*
Grand Island,
Madison ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)*
and
Milwaukee ( 1, 2).
| Commentary: Sipple,* Shatel,* Callahan, Oates*
28 FRI
The #Huskers hashtag isn't just window dressing, as Randy York explains.
Tom Osborne covers a lot of ground in a BTNLive interview.
Hear why Damon Benning considers this a must win for the Huskers.
The secret feature of the shoes that'll be worn Saturday is revealed.
Taylor Martinez is a midseason addition to the Maxwell Award watch list.
The uniforms aren't the only thing special about Saturday's game: It'll be a Team Jack moment.
Frank Solich says he still draws upon what he learned while coaching under Tom Osborne. | Kerkhoff: What if?
We want this one bad, says Husker receiver Kenny Bell.
If you missed the Friday HuskerMax Tailgate, here's the audio: 1, 2, 3
The Badgers get ready for the Memorial Stadium experience.
Athlon Sports previews the game and forecasts a 31-20 Nebraska win.
27 THU
Angry Dad looks at Nebraska's road ahead in the Big Bad B1G.
Something new on the playing field: A Huskers hashtag.
Here's an update on A.J. Natter,* NU's recruit from Wisconsin.
Turner Gill is determined to once again prove his doubters wrong.
Rex Burkhead is one of 147 semifinalists for the National Football Foundation's top scholar-athlete award.
What if Tom Osborne had returned to coaching five years ago? A Kansas columnist speculates on what might have been.
From Dirk Chatelain, 10 thoughts about trash talk.
He still cant throw, Wisconsin DE David Gilbert says of Taylor Martinez.
There's a new Big Red anthem by rapper Brown, and iTunes sales benefit the TeamMates mentoring program.
Check out SB Nation's video tour of the Husker football facilities.
26 WED
Commentary on Dr. Tom and his legacy: Shatel,* Dienhart, Dodd, Hayes, York, Dufresne, Sipple,* Kelly,* OWH,* Keeler | Reaction: Brown,* Miles , McBride  , Erstad  , Benning  , Various ( 1, 2,* 3, 4, 5,* 6)
A third of the 90 Huskers who played Saturday were walk-ons.
Rick Kaczenski knows line play* is crucial in the Big Ten. | Notes: 1,* 2*
A Wisconsin perspective on NU's offense sees Rex Burkhead as key.
25 TUE
Husker Dan reviews last weekend's game -- and shares memories of his first game at Memorial Stadium, in 1966.
Beware of overplaying the revenge card, Sean Callahan says.
24 MON
Wicked Shadows rolls out its wallpaper for Wisconsin week.
Running back Terrell Newby gives his Lincoln visit high marks.
With Joel Stave at quarterback, Wisconsin is rediscovering the big play.
NU is dusting off its base defense* for the Badgers. | Notes: 1,* 2*
Wisconsin is well-stocked at tailback even if Montee Ball can't play.
23 SUN
The birth of the Big Six, Devaneys big win in Ann Arbor, the controversial 1982 loss at Penn State, and Nebraska's first victory in a night game. It's all part of this week in Husker history.
22 SAT
Bid on four Michigan-Nebraska skybox tickets for St. Augustine Episcopal Church in Elkhorn.
All six Brewsky's locations in Lincoln and Omaha are now on MenuPedia.
Nebraska 73, Idaho State 7. The Huskers put the Bengals away early and cruise to victory. Go to the game page for all the coverage, stats and multimedia. | Commentary: Stryker, Whitney
Husker QB recruit Johnny Stanton is done for the year with an ACL injury.
Next week's opponent, Wisconsin, fends off UTEP as the Badgers break in a new starting QB and Montee Ball leaves with a head injury.
It's the final tune-up for the Huskers before conference play begins. Can NU stay focused today against lower-division Idaho State? Get your pregame info from the papers in Omaha ( 1, 2),*
Lincoln ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5),*
Grand Island and
Pocatello.*
Commentary: Babcock, Sipple,* Shatel,* Vogel
Dale Klein still holds three NCAA records, but his degree is what's really taken him places.
21 FRI
New Nebraska Football Hall-of-Famer Ahman Green landed in two football towns – Lincoln and Green Bay – that are a lot alike.
Hear Damon Benning break down Saturday's contest and discuss what can be accomplished in a game like this.
Download the Wicked Shadows Kenny Bell player-of-the-week wallpaper.
If you missed the Friday HuskerMax Tailgate, here's the audio: 1, 2, 3
Is this Idaho States Super Bowl? Bengal players insist it isnt.
Step into the world of former Husker QB Joe Ganz,* low-paid graduate assistant and mentor to Taylor Martinez.
20 THU
Husker fans with Dish Network* may need backup plans for Saturday.
Future Husker Marcus McWilson* is projected as a safety at Nebraska but also wants to give punting a try.
Eric Martin fields fans' questions on Ask the Huskers (video).
Charlie McBride says players must stay intense against overmatched foes.
Jason Peter and other former Huskers find a post-career niche on the air.*
Imani Cross says he's learned a lot in a short time from Ron Brown.
19 WED
Husker Dan comments on last weekend's game and a Team Jack moment.
Attention to details helps P.J. Smith* and the secondary improve.
Johnny Stanton* generates a mix of hype and skepticism among scouts.
A 2009 Harvey Perlman e-mail questioned the basis of the NCAA's legal defense in the licensing case filed by Sam Keller and other players.
18 TUE
Rex Burkhead is named to the 11-member AFCA Good Works Team, and you can vote for him for captain here. For the Idaho State defense, turnovers* take a back seat to execution.
Tale of the Tape: A coach's view of key plays against Arkansas State.
Four former Huskers are among this year's inductees in the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame. The ceremony will be Oct. 7 in Lincoln.
Former Huskers Pat Ricketts and Clete Blakeman help break down Nebraska's performance against Arkansas State in the latest video edition of Tommie Frazier's Xs & Os.
Idaho State's coach expects his players to be ready for the step up.
The Huskers insist they won't take any opponent* lightly. | Notes: 1,* 2*
P.J. Smith says the defense still has plenty of room for improvement.*
Dave Feit submits his assessment of the Arkansas State game.
17 MON
Even though he now has his first TD under his belt, Imani Cross knows playing time might come at a premium from here on.
16 SUN
Zaire Anderson said it felt good to be in the thick of the action Saturday.
This week in Husker history: Two Husker coaches make their debuts five years apart, with fitting results.
Here's the stats matchup for Saturday's game against Idaho State.
Its business as usual as Bo Pelini* returns to work on Sunday.
Wounded warriors might miss this year's Salute the Troops* event in October unless additional donations materialize.
Download the T-Magic wallpaper from Wicked Shadows.
15 SAT
14 FRI
If you missed it live, here's the HuskerMax Friday Tailgate: 1, 2, 3
Want-to doesn't solve everything on defense, Dirk Chatelain* writes.
This isn't the first time Bo Pelini and Gus Malzahn have crossed paths.*
13 THU
Yahoo Sports beholds Frank Solich's transformation of Ohio's program.
Former defensive coordinator Charlie McBride discusses the importance of speed and the roll of the dice involved in using younger players.
Arkansas State has found a big-play guy in freshman Rocky Hayes.
See how the video crew and the technology it uses can help coaches and players analyze the Huskers and their opponents.
Ben Cotton fields fans' questions on Ask the Huskers.
This is my chance, LB David Santos* says of his likely role Saturday.
Hear former Blackshirt Oudious Lee dissect the current D-line strategy.
Despite its current struggles, the Big Ten remains the right choice for the Huskers, Tom Shatel writes.
Angry Dad's thinking the Huskers are still stuck in LA-LA land.
The offense seeks to maintain its patience* when the pressure is turned up.
12 WED
Listen as rumors of a switch to the 3-4 on defense are discussed on Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
Husker Dan is optimistic that Bo Pelini can turn the defense around.
A closer look at two trouble spots for the Huskers: third down* for the defense and second half* on the road for the offense.
11 TUE
Arkansas State wide receiver Allen Muse is off the team after an arrest.
Hear the latest on recruiting from Nate Clouse of HuskerOnline.
The OWH & LJS offer up Husker analysis on dueling video shows.
This week's Wicked Shadows wallpaper features Ameer Abdullah.
Dirk Chatelain says Tim Beck fell into a common trap in the fourth quarter.
Listen as 1990s O-lineman Matt Hoskinson weighs in on the 2012 Huskers.
CBSSports.com's Bryan Fischer sees a conference-wide need for speed.
10 MON
Brett Maher is one of three Lou Groza Award "stars of the week."
Dave Feit submits his commentary on the UCLA game.
The Idaho State game gets a 2:30 p.m. CDT kickoff and BTN telecast.
Enter Californians for Nebraska's ticket raffle for the Wisconsin game.
Alonzo Whaley says better tackling by the Huskers must start with him.
09 SUN
Podcasts from the UCLA Big Red Over-Reaction postgame show are here.
08 SAT
UCLA 36, Nebraska 30. A porous defense and an erratic offense doom the Huskers in Pasadena. Get all the stats and coverage, including Tad Stryker's commentary, on the game page.
Two offenses that are off to fast starts* will duel tonight as Nebraska and UCLA tangle in the Rose Bowl. Read about the matchup from the papers in Lincoln ( 1,
2,
3,
4,
5),*
Omaha ( 1, 2),*
Grand Island ( 1, 2),
Los Angeles ( 1, 2, 3) and
Palm Springs. |
Commentary: Shatel,* Sipple,* Barfknecht*
07 FRI
The Friday HuskerMax Tailgate podcast is here.
Nebraska leads the list of Athlon's Big Ten week two game previews.
06 THU
Tyrone Hughes will root for the Huskers on Saturday but is pulling for coach Jim Mora to be a success at UCLA.
NU-UCLA gets "game of the week" treatment on ESPN.com blogs: 1, 2
Watch as running back Ameer Abdullah fields fans questions about his stepped-up role and his new familiarity with snow.
Nebraska has managed to outdo UCLA in landing contributing players from the Inland area of southern California.
Much-needed renovations are under way at the Rose Bowl.
Hear Alex Henery as he gets set to begin Year 2 as an NFL kicker.
UCLA's Owamagbe Odighizuwa was a Husker recruit who got away.*
Rick Kaczenski says the D-line's execution* could use improvement.
David Max will be a speaker at a Pasadena Quarterback Club luncheon.
It took time for former QB Tyler Evans to get comfortable as a receiver.
Corey Cooper's dime role* was made possible by offseason film study.
05 WED
He won the Heisman, but he never won in Manhattan, Kan. Eric Crouch returns there this weekend as a broadcaster.
Mike Marrow has shown power on the field and patience* off it.
After Taylor Martinez's big passing day, UCLA remains wary of his running.
Future Husker Marcus Newby works on skills he'll need at the next level.
Here's the early round of predictions for the UCLA game.
A deep corps* of receivers helps the Husker offense keep up a quick pace.
Dave Feit checks in with his impressions of Saturday's performance.
Watch as 1970 Husker All-America offensive tackle Bob Newton assesses the 2012 team and the matchup in Pasadena.
The OWH and LJS crews discuss this week's game on video.
04 TUE
Saturday's Legends Radio guests will be Todd Brown & Ricky Simmons.
The heat* at Saturday's game caused problems for fans and led officials to declare a mass-casualty incident. 
Husker Dan files his report on the opening game.
The Huskers are featured prominently in Athlon's Big Ten power rankings.
Ameer Abdullah says inside running* is his bread & butter despite his size.
Get the Wicked Shadows wallpaper for the UCLA game.
A return to Nebraska is looking less and less likely for Tyler Moore.
Jeff Jamrog's car was broken into* during Friday's Big Red Breakfast.
03 MON
Alfonzo Dennard is happy to have survived cutdown day with the Patriots.
Husker fans have a chance of outnumbering UCLA partisans in the Rose Bowl on Saturday, the L.A. Times reports.
The Husker receivers showed talent* and savvy* on Saturday.
After a stellar game for the offense and the O-line, the Huskers are on guard against buying into the hype.
02 SUN
Frank Solich went away from his roots to transform Ohio's offense.
If you missed Saturday's postgame debut of Big Red Overreaction, with Peter, Bishop, Severe & Sharp, you can listen here: 1,
2,
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Nebraska 30, Wisconsin 27. After a horrid start, the Huskers roar back from 17 points down to bag the Badgers. Get all the coverage, stats and multimedia on the game page. | DVD | Stryker commentary 
Nebraska 49, Southern Miss 20. The Huskers ride the arm of Taylor Martinez to a season-opening win, but a couple of injuries put a damper on the day. Go to the game page for all the coverage, stats and multimedia. | Commentary: Stryker, Whitney
Can the 2012 Huskers achieve the maturity and consistency* last year's squad lacked? The answers start coming* today. Get the pregame scoop from the papers in Omaha ( 1, 2, 3,)* Lincoln ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5),* Grand Island ( 1, 2), Biloxi, Hattiesburg, Jackson and Pascagoula.
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