N E W S A R C H I V E
November 2012
30 FRI
Stanford rallies in the fourth quarter to claim the Pac-12's Rose Bowl berth with a 27-24 win over UCLA.
The HuskerMax/Blur Parties Tailgate is under way in Indianapolis. See photos of the early arrivers.
Coaches Mark Dantonio and Bill O'Brien scout the Huskers and Badgers.
It happened in April: 18 hours* that changed the Huskers.
Get ready for the silly season* of coaching vacancies, Steve Sipple writes.
Monte Kiffin, former Husker player and assistant, is leaving his son's staff at Southern Cal after the season.
A Wisconsin columnist calls on Bret Bielema to roll the dice more.
Meet the man responsible for hauling* all the Huskers' gear.
29 THU
Travel industry experts have varying takes on Husker fans likely turnout* for Saturdays game.
A focus on coaches: Terry Joseph* keeps the secondary improving, and Tim Beck* keeps calm in the heat of the game.
28 WED
From Hail Varsity, a look at which team should have the upper hand Saturday based on some distilled stats.
The NFL straddles the fence by fining Ndamukong Suh $30,000.
Only six seats remain on the Omaha-to-Indy bus trip.
NU ends up selling just over half* its ticket allotment for Saturday's game.
Is Ohio State's absence a plus or a minus for Bo Pelini's Huskers?
Hear Jay Foreman discuss defensive strategy for Saturday's game.
Wisconsin quarterback Curt Phillips* is finally getting his chance.
Here's another batch of championship game wallpaper.
Mark Pelini* has never approached games with a backup's mentality.
27 TUE
Loyal fans Don and Barb Suhr got married on a game day in 1951, but they still made it to the stadium on time – and they still do.
Here's the Week 12 rundown of Huskers in the NFL.
The latest Tale of the Tape examines how Nebraska and Wisconsin match up in their second go-round.
Ellis Johnson is fired after one season as head coach at Southern Miss.
Husker Dan says the script in Iowa City was straight out of Hollywood.
Wicked Shadows has game-week wallpaper for your computer and phone.
Shaky placekicking has cost the Badgers late in the season.
Mark Pelini* held his own against Iowa, but Saturday's starter at center has yet to be determined. | Notes: 1,* 2*
Coaches Bielema and Pelini both stuck to their core beliefs* this season when adversity struck, Sam McKewon writes.
The Badgers see their title game experience as an advantage.
There's weaker-than-expected demand* for Indy tickets and travel.
26 MON
The Iowa game MVPs: Burkhead, Martin and Maher.
Spencer Long makes both the media and coaches' All-Big Ten* squads, while Taylor Martinez,* Eric Martin, Daimion Stafford and Brett Maher are named to one team or the other. Second-team honorees include Ameer Abdullah, Kenny Bell, Jeremiah Sirles, Baker Steinkuhler and Will Compton. Maher wins a share of kicker-of-the-year honors.
Only 10 seats remain on the HuskerMax bus to Indianapolis from Omaha.
Purdue will have a new coach when it plays Nebraska next season.
Sam McKewon examines what NU has done right* during its win streak.
With physical Wisconsin up next, it's an inopportune time for the Huskers to lose two starting linemen,* Steve Sipple writes.
It's been a tough year* for several Big Ten media days participants.
25 SUN
This week in Husker history: Notre Dame & the final Nebraska Field game.
The Huskers lead the nation in pass defense and are No. 2 in pass-efficiency defense. See how NU and Wisconsin match up statistically.
At a crucial juncture of the season, there suddenly are holes to fill* on the offensive and defensive lines. | Notes*
Bo Pelini's "win out" statement became a challenge his players embraced.*
Actor Bruce Dern says he knew nothing about his Husker connection until a guy sent pictures of his grandfather. (That guy was us at HuskerMax.)
24 SAT
Rex Burkhead will go down as one of the most inspirational Huskers ever, Randy York writes.
Tom Shatel is starting to get used to this whole Big Ten* thing.
23 FRI
Nebraska 13, Iowa 7. Next stop, Indianapolis. The Huskers prevail in a defensive struggle on a raw, windy day in Iowa City to secure a berth in the Big Ten championship game. Get the details and view the highlights on the game page. | Stryker commentary | Game DVD
The Huskers can punch their ticket to Indianapolis today with a win in Iowa City. Get the pregame stories from the papers in
Omaha (1,
2),*
Lincoln (1, 2, 3),*
Grand Island (1, 2),
Des Moines,
Iowa City (1, 2),
Quad Cities (1, 2)
and Dubuque.
Commentary: Shatel,* Sipple,* Harty, Callahan
HuskerMax welcomes JK Realty in Phoenix to the business directory.
A controversial play involving Ndamukong Suh has em talking in the NFL.
22 THU
Tom Osborne can identify with this year's Nebraska Heroes Game honoree.
A Gopher fan reports on his excellent Lincoln trip (which included meeting a Nebraska football legend at the HuskerMax tailgate).
One thing Iowa can't afford is an ugly loss, columnist Mike Hlas says.
21 WED
The Huskers continue a 20-year tradition of Thanksgiving hospital visits.
Hail Varsity crunches some stats to see how Nebraska's 2012 offense stacks up against those of previous Husker teams.
Husker Dan looks forward to the Hickoff Classic.
It's the Wednesday edition of the Friday HuskerMax Tailgate: 1,
2,
3
Hear Jay Foreman discuss rivalries and the importance of the Iowa game.
Ticket availability is just a part of what determines how much red* will be in Kinnick Stadium on Friday.
20 TUE
Hear the OWHs Henry Cordes discuss some of the surprises unearthed in his new book* about Tom Osbornes final five years of coaching.
Noel Martin still follows the Huskers, 50 years after he scored Nebraska's only touchdown in the first game of the sellout streak.
Corn Nation previews the Hawkeyes: Will ball security be an equalizer?
19 MON
Going to Iowa City? Here are some restaurants to consider.
Maryland's regents approve the Terps move to the Big Ten.
Don't look now, but the Blackshirts are a top 20* unit. | Notes*
The Big Tens stature will get a needed lift if Nebraska and Ohio State keep winning,* Lee Barfknecht writes.
18 SUN
The Shrine Bowl is moving to Kearney for the 2013 and 2014 games.
Check out the photos from our pregame tailgate Saturday.
See how the Huskers and Hawkeyes match up statistically after 11 games.
Glenn Presnell capped a spectacular season on Thanksgiving Day 85 years ago. This Week in Husker History also notes the birth 100 years ago of the NU-Oklahoma series.
Patricia Poppe is one person who hasn't quit caring about Thunder Collins.
17 SAT
As the Gophers come calling, it's a day for fans to salute the senior class as well as a legendary figure in Husker athletics. Get the game-day lowdown from the papers in
Lincoln (1,
2,
3,
4),*
Omaha (1,
2),*
Grand Island (1,
2,
3),
Minneapolis (1, 2),*
St. Paul (1,
2)
and
St. Cloud (1, 2). |
Commentary: Sipple,* Shatel,* Scroggins,* Mason, Callahan
16 FRI
Lincoln* is now a possible venue for Southern Miss home game against NU next season. Also, the 2014-15 Miami series might be in jeopardy.
Ameer Abdullah is proving wrong those who figured he was too small.
Listen to the Friday HuskerMax Tailgate: 1,
2,
3 |
Osborne
The toss sweep* returns to NU's offensive attack. | Notes: 1,* 2*
It's been a good week* for Bo Pelini, Steve Sipple writes.
Future Husker: LB Courtney Love,* another Cardinal Mooney product.
15 THU
Micah Kreikemeier, the first player to commit to the Huskers after Bo Pelini's hiring, reflects on the past five years.
Who's that fan in the sombrero? It's Paul Favela, aka the Husker Hombre.
The Big Ten becomes part of the future Orange Bowl mix.
Linebacker-turned-defensive end Eric Martin reflects on Senior Day with no regrets* about his Nebraska career. | Notes: 1,* 2*
Watch Will Compton field fans' questions on the latest Ask the Huskers.
The recruiting outlook on the D-line* is brightening, Sam McKewon writes.
Saturday's Legends Radio guests: Phillip Dillard & Blake Lawrence.
14 WED
Listen to beat writer Phil Millers assessment of the 2012 Gophers.
Dirk Chatelain lists 10 reasons why Bo Pelini and Arkansas might tango.
Corn Nation previews the bowl-eligible Golden Gophers.
It keeps getting harder for Tampa Bay's tackling machine, former Husker linebacker Lavonte David, to avoid the spotlight in his rookie season.
13 TUE
Husker Dan files his report on the Groundhog Day Penn State game.
This week's Tale of the Tape analyzes five key plays vs. Penn State.
Ndamukong Suhs stats don't do justice to his dominating play, says Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz. | NFL Huskers, Week 10
The Huskers have a genuine leader in linebacker Will Compton.*
Dave Feit breaks down the victory over Penn State.
Minnesota's MarQueis Gray has taken his position change in stride.
The fumble call* won't soon be forgotten in Penn State country.
Injuries haven't driven the passion out of Rex Burkhead.* | Notes: 1,* 2*
In his quest to improve, Brett Maher* takes it one kick at a time.
12 MON
A rotation of six bowls for the playoff semifinals is approved by the BCS commissioners and Presidential Oversight Committee.
Saturday's game will be No. 500 for Tom Osborne as a coach or AD.
Brett Maher is named Big Ten special-teams player of the week.
Taylor Martinezs more aggressive running is making him a nightmare for opponents to defend, Dirk Chatelain writes.
Poor play in the second half has dogged Penn State all season.
11 SUN
NU moves up to 14th in the coaches' and BCS rankings and 16th in AP.
See how Nebraska and Minnesota stack up against each other statswise.
This week in Husker history: Bad blood between Kansas and Nebraska in 1897, and boosters pass the hat for Bob Devaney in 1962.
10 SAT
Nebraska 32, Penn State 23. It's another double-digit second-half comeback and another dose of officiating controversy. Get the details and view all the big plays on the game page. | Stryker commentary | DVD
Next week's foe, Minnesota, defeats Illinois on the road, 17-3.
The Huskers hope to reduce the miscues today against an efficient Penn State squad that has shown resiliency and resolve. Get the scene-setters from the papers in
Omaha (1,
2),*
Lincoln (1,
2,
3,
4,
5),*
Grand Island (1, 2, 3),
Harrisburg,
Pittsburgh (1, 2),
State College,
Scranton,
Allentown
and
Philadelphia.
Commentary: Shatel,* Sipple,* Rudel, Callahan, Vogel
09 FRI
Bo Pelini talks with Tim Brando about what's a stake Saturday and more.
Listen to Damon Benning's breakdown of what to expect in Saturday's game.
Here's what an East Stadium expansion might have looked like in 1979.
Randy York has some facts and figures to ponder as you contemplate the 50-year sellout streak.
A study of early hype: Taylor Martinez, the original Johnny Manziel
Here's the audio from the Friday HuskerMax Tailgate: 1, 2, 3
Hear PSUs Bill OBrien discuss his team with 1620's Sharp & Benning.
The Husker O-line is producing results in relative anonymity.*
The 2012 Huskers have done something no other NU team has done since 1964* – and theyve done it twice.
Former Husker assistant Shawn Watson's name surfaces in speculation about the Auburn job.
The tight ends* are a big part of what makes Penn State's NFL-influenced passing game click. | PSU notes
Jamal Turner fields fans' questions in the latest Ask the Huskers (video).
08 THU
Nebraskas Life Skills program can be a difference-maker in recruiting.
Angry Dad wonders whether ugly can turn pretty.
Congrats to the Huskers' four academic all-district honorees: Rex Burkhead, Sean Fisher, and Spencer and Jake Long.
Severe weather* could hit during the latter part of Saturday's game.
The TD catch in East Lansing has given Jamal Turner* a confidence boost.
Tommie Frazier weighs in on who would have won if Penn State and Nebraska had played in 1994.
Cornheads are the craze at a Tennessee high school. Here's why.
07 WED
The Husker offense has been penalty-free when it has mattered most this season: in its fourth-quarter comeback touchdown drives.
Former Husker volleyball coach Terry Pettit and 1970s player Nancy Grant Colson are the Legends Radio Show guests at 8 a.m. Saturday.
Fans at Saturday's game can donate to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.*
Penn State coach Bill OBrien wishes to replicate NU's walk-on success.
The stars could align to place Notre Dame* in the Rose Bowl for the first time since the days of the Four Horsemen.
Husker Dan weighs in on the victory at Michigan State.
06 TUE
Hear what Eric Crouch thinks of the breaking of his total-offense record. (Go forward 7 minutes into the audio clip.)
Penn State coach Bill OBrien says there are tricks of the trade at his disposal to slow down the Husker offenses tempo.
Here's the Week 9 stats wrap-up of Huskers in the NFL.
A home-and-home series with Oklahoma* in 2021-22 has been agreed to in principle, Tom Osborne says.
Tim Beck's zone-read offense keeps opponents guessing.*
It's been a season of adjustments for Rick Kaczenski and his D-line.*
What do the Huskers do on Sundays?* Tim Marlowe explains.
05 MON
Adam Rittenberg beholds Taylor Martinezs transformation into a clutch QB.
MSU hoops coach Tom Izzo joins in the criticism of Saturday's officiating.
You can order tickets to the Bronko Nagurski award banquet in Charlotte, N.C., where NU's Larry Jacobson will receive the legends award for 1971.
Big Ten weekly honors go to Taylor Martinez for the fourth time this season.
The Minnesota game gets a BTN telecast and a 2:30 p.m. CST start.
A mobile QB can create fear* in any defense, Sam McKewon writes.
A patient approach made Jamal Turners big moment* possible.
Taylor Martinezs quarterbacking tutor says No. 3 still has room for improvement on his mechanics. | Notes: 1,* 2*
04 SUN
Mike Devaney says his father would be proud of the Huskers' sweep of the Michigan schools in this golden-anniversary season.
Nebraska represents the Big Ten's last hope for national relevance this season, USA Today's Paul Myerberg writes.
It was 15 years ago this week that Matt Davisons flea-kicker catch saved the day against Mizzou. And 105 years before that, bigotry kept the 1892 Nebraska-Missouri game from being played. This week in Husker history.
03 SAT
Nebraska 28, Michigan State 24. It's another incredible comeback after miscues put the Huskers in a deep hole. Get the details and see the big plays on the game page. | Stryker commentary | Game on DVD
Next week's foe, Penn State, blows out Purdue on the road.
All signs point to a bruising battle today in East Lansing as the Huskers try to stay on track for a division crown. Get the pregame coverage from the papers in
Lincoln (1, 2, 3, 4),*
Omaha (1, 2),*
Grand Island (1, 2),
Detroit (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6),
Grand Rapids
and
Lansing (1,
2,
3,
4,
5).*
Commentary: Sipple,* Shatel,* Barfknecht,* Callahan
02 FRI
Extra police will patrol Interstate 96 because of shootings last month.
Saturday's Legends Radio Show guests will be Bob Newton and Dave Morock from the 1970 national championship team.
Jeff Jamrog says a Superdome game against Southern Miss next season isn't a sure thing. More from the Friday HuskerMax Tailgate: 1,
2,
3
Michigan State hopes to avoid the indignity of a home-field sea of red.
The Spartans' offense eats up time* even when it doesn't score points.
NU appears well stocked at linebacker for 2013 and beyond.| Notes: 1,* 2*
Rex Burkhead is named a finalist for the ARA Sportsmanship Award.
01 THU
Who is Eric Kapitulik and why did he receive the game ball from the Michigan game? The answers and much more are right here.
A look at the offenses Michigan State has faced might take some of the shine off the Spartans lofty defensive rankings. | Physics lesson
Statistics indicate why Nebraska's first-down performance against the Spartans defense is likely to prove pivotal.
MSU linebacker Max Bullough is ready to get physical with Nebraska.
David Santos* is starting to put his speed to good use at linebacker.
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