1910: Missouri Valley Conference schools reject a Kansas proposal to replace football with rugby.

1925: Spring practices are over, but backs and ends continue with light training three times a week.

1930: Husker tackle Hugh Rhea sets a Drake Relays record in the shot put, but it is broken the next day and he finishes second.

1940: With few losses to graduation, prospects seem bright for the 1940 Cornhuskers, but a schedule that includes trips to Minnesota, Oklahoma and Pittsburgh appears daunting.

«1960: Sophomore fullback Bill “Thunder” Thornton has an impressive outing in the Huskers' first spring scrimmage.

1965: Bob Devaney splits the team into offensive and defensive units as spring drills resume after the university's spring break.

1970: Flanker Johnny Rodgers and linebacker Bob Terrio move to the top of the depth chart as Bob Devaney announces roster changes.

1975: Tom Osborne cancels a midweek scrimmage because of a shortage of available running backs.

1990: Jeff Mills is the first of five Huskers selected in the NFL draft.

1995: Three starters on the offensive line -- Zach Wiegert, Brendan Stai and Rob Zatechka -- are among seven Huskers taken in the NFL draft. Also, transfer quarterback Scott Frost leads the White team past the Reds in the spring game.

2000: Johnny Rodgers is tapped for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.

2005: Fabian Washington goes to the Raiders in the first round of the NFL draft.

2010: Great expectations follow Ndamukong Suh into the NFL as No. 93 goes No. 2 in the draft, to the Lions. The view from Detroit: Albom | Sharp | Fans

2015: Coach Mike Riley visits Capitol Hill and gets some expert advice on playcalling.