February 2023 fresh links

Michigan State overwhelms the Huskers with torrid three-point shooting in the second half, and the Nebraska men’s four-game win streak ends in an 80-67 loss on Senior Night in Lincoln.

Preston Love Jr. tells the story of Nebraska football’s pioneering Magnificent Eight.

An NCAA panel is considering rule changes that would shorten games starting with the 2023 football season. | Discuss

Jaz Shelley, scoring leader for Nebraska women’s basketball this season, earns first-team All-Big Ten honors.

Today is the last day for the 2-for-1 Dave deal on the bulletin board subscription.

Husker Dan: Is the “Rhule School” a jewel?

Nebraska safety Myles Farmer pleads no contest* in his November DUI case.

New Jersey has produced some of the greatest Huskers, and Matt Rhule’s staff is looking for more. | In Texas too*

Out of a dark place: Nebrasketball’s Derrick Walker* opens up about why he missed the first five games.

He didn’t suit up, but former Husker Dicaprio Bootle earned his Super Bowl ring.*

Josh Caron homers twice and drives in five runs as the Huskers complete a sweep of South Alabama, 9-3.

Jaz Shelley and Alexis Markowski combine for 35 points and 27 rebounds as the Husker women end the regular season with an 80-64 win over Northwestern. | Stats | Highlights

This week in Husker history: Former Nebraska defensive coordinator Craig Bohl accepts the head coaching job at North Dakota State.

Six Huskers score in double figures as the Nebraska men stay on a roll with a 78-67 win over Minnesota. | Raiola in the house

Nebraska baseball jumps ahead early and breezes to a 15-3 win to clinch the series against South Alabama.

Husker Hour: Kent Pavelka, big volleyball announcement and Amie Just.

Dylan Raiola’s moves are attracting many eyes – including those of other top recruits.

Don’t be surprised if position switches* are part of the formula for Matt Rhule at Nebraska.

Husker baseball finally gets into the winning column by holding off South Alabama for a 5-4 victory in Mobile.

An attendance record is likely to be set as Nebraska volleyball hosts UNO in Memorial Stadium as part of an Aug. 30 doubleheader celebrating the impact of the sport in the state. | Press conference

Former Huskers Trey Palmer, Travis Vokolek and Ochaun Mathis have a chance to improve their draft stock next week at the NFL Combine.

The university has hired former Husker Ahman Green to develop a varsity esports team.

Meet Tory Pittman,* the 14-year-old Omahan with a Nebraska football offer.

Jeff Sims is No. 9 in Athlon’s rankings of Big Ten quarterbacks for 2023.

The Husker women break their four-game skid with a stunning 90-57 romp at No. 25 Illinois.

Nebraska opens as a touchdown favorite over Colorado in both teams’ second game of the season.

Linebackers coach Rob Dvoracek,* offensive line coach Donovan Raiola* and strength coach Corey Campbell met with the media Wednesday. Go here for the video | Quick hits: 1,* 2 | Commentary: Sipple,* Just*

Former Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez is selected in the second round of the USFL draft by the New Jersey Generals.*

The Nebrasketball Meme Army: A loss to the Huskers now means more than just an L on the record.

Athlon Sports has three reasons for optimism about the 2023 Huskers.

Four-star athlete Roger Gradney from Texas become the first commitment of Nebraska’s 2024 recruiting class. | Coverage & highlights | Discuss

Nebraska announces the Huskers’ schedule of spring practices.

Nebraska baseball remains winless after surrendering six runs in the bottom of the seventh in a 16-16 tie with San Diego.

Husker Dan is all in on Marcus Satterfield.

Athlon Sports suggests three priorities for Matt Rhule.

Husker Doc Talk: Inside the NFL with Clete Blakeman.

Derrick Walker and Keisei Tominaga combine for 43 points, and Sam Hoiberg’s steal and score in the final 40 seconds of overtime helps Nebraska stun Maryland, 70-66. | Highlights

A six-run lead goes up in smoke as Huskers baseball drops another one to San Diego, 10-9.

Sam McKewon breaks down Matt Rhule’s three-point framework* for winning.

Check out the latest pair of videos from winter conditioning.

This week in Husker history: George “Potsy” Clark becomes head football coach for a second time at Nebraska.

Nebraska is one of college football’s biggest underperformers* relative to recruiting level.

Nebraska baseball falls to 0-2 on the season with a 5-3 loss to San Diego.

Iowa gets 30 points from Caitlin Clark and routs the Nebraska women in Lincoln, 80-60.

Husker Hour: Nebrasketball’s run, baseball’s return, and football’s roster changes and recruiting going into spring ball.

See the CBS News story about Malachi Coleman and his efforts to assist foster kids. | Discuss

The Huskers collapse in the late going and drop a 7-3 decision to San Diego in Nebraska baseball’s season opener.

Ron Brown* is thrilled to be rehired by Nebraska in part because he sees “eye-to-eye” with Matt Rhule in key areas.

Athlon Sports speculates on how the Big Ten football schedules will look with the addition of USC and UCLA.

Former Husker Eric Johnson has been arrested in Georgia on human-trafficking and gang charges.

Tad Stryker sizes up the Pro Football Hall of Fame credentials of Ndamukong Suh and a deserving Husker from a century ago.

Matt Rhule’s plan to fix Nebraska’s failing fourth quarters* involves building a team that better manages pressure moments and the physical toll of games. | Rhule on recruiting | JD Pickell interview

The 1890 Initiative has signed more key players to NIL deals.

Jaz Shelley scores a career-best 37 points, but a last-second Minnesota three-pointer sinks the Husker women, 95-92.

Matt Rhule says competitive practices* will be the norm this spring and beyond.

Wide receiver Alante Brown and offensive tackle Hunter Anthony are no longer listed on Nebraska’s official roster.

Athlon Sports says landing Dylan Raiola would be Nebraska’s biggest recruiting win in a generation.

Keisei Tominaga leads four Huskers in double-digit scoring as the hot-shooting Nebraska men upset Rutgers on the road, 82-72.

Barry Switzer says his Sooners’ 1978 loss in Lincoln “still upsets me.” | Game page

The Huskers are building bonds along with muscle under strength coach Corey Campbell.* | Video

National commentator Josh Pate says Matt Rhule helps Nebraska’s chances of winning at a high level again.

Husker Dan takes his own survey about the Matt Rhule hire.

Alabama hires former Nebraska assistant Kevin Steele as defensive coordinator.

Sam McKewon says whittling the number of walk-ons* makes sense. | Callahan’s rundown*

The Nebraska women hang tough with No. 12 Michigan, but the Wolverines pull away for an 80-75 win.

This week in Husker history: With Nebraska’s playing field about to be overtaken by a new engineering building, the team wonders where its home games will take place.

Signee analysis: Additions to an experienced group will make for an interesting spring at defensive back. | Position breakdown*

Nebraska is producing more FBS players than ever before. Here’s a look at why that is.*

The Husker men erase a 17-point second-half deficit and pull away from Wisconsin in overtime for the win, 73-63. | Stats | Highlights

Trev Alberts is on board with Matt Rhule’s vision for a big support staff.*

Nebraska’s recruiting efforts in Texas are aided by connecting beyond the game.

Husker Hour: Fred Hoiberg’s future and Matt Rhule’s early impact.

Quarterback Jeff Sims comes out on top in the Super Six media poll ranking of Husker recruits and transfer additions for 2023.

Signee analysis: Jeremy Pernell looks at the newcomers at linebacker. | Position breakdown*

The Husker women’s offense goes AWOL in the second half in a 72-64 home loss to Illinois.

Tight ends coach Bob Wager and wide receivers coach Garret McGuire took reporters’ questions Thursday afternoon. Go here for the video. | Quick hits* | Commentary: Just,* Shatel,* Sherman*

Zac Taylor talks about the Huskers and previews the Super Bowl in this video. | Sipple commentary*

Signee analysis: Restocking at edge defender.

The Husker men fall to a hot-shooting Michigan team in Ann Arbor, 93-72.

In a first for the program, Nebraska baseball next month will retire the jerseys of Darin Erstad, Alex Gordon and Shane Komine.

Ochaun Mathis, Trey Palmer and Travis Vokolek receive invitations to the NFL Combine.

The last of the salary figures for Matt Rhule’s assistant coaches have now been released, with Bob Wager earning $315,000 per year.

Signee analysis: A much-needed infusion for the Huskers’ defensive line. | Position breakdown*

From the farm to football’s biggest stage: Cam Jurgens represents rural Nebraska at Super Bowl LVII.*

Matt Rhule on KLIN radio calls the Nebraska situation “definitely a rebuild” but says, “I don’t believe that we have to lose.” | “Next Round” podcast

History suggests that improvement on defense* won’t be immediate. | Athlon’s five predictions

Vince Ferragamo and Jackie Slater discuss Nebraska football and the hiring of Matt Rhule.

Jeremy Pernell breaks down the Huskers’ additions on the offensive line. | Position status report*

After dominating much of the contest, the Nebraska women need to hold on late to secure a 78-66 victory at Northwestern.

Punter Brian Buschini is changing his jersey number to 18 in honor of Brook Berringer.

Nebraska is winning over Texas high school coaches — including former Husker Cody Glenn.*

Husker Dan’s mailbag on the Matt Rhule hire.

Athlon Sports looks at the transfer additions that are most likely to help Nebraska’s rebuild under Matt Rhule.

Brian Christopherson writes about the Huskers’ pursuit of strong complementary football.

Corn Nation looks back at the beginning of Nebraska football.

Signee analysis: A newcomer to football, Ismael Smith Flores joins a tight ends group that’s thin on experience. | Position breakdown*

Keisei Tominaga’s career-high 30 points and Jamarques Lawrence’s key 3-pointer in the final minute help the Nebraska men put away Penn State, 72-63.

Matt Rhule’s support staff* might be the largest in the Big Ten.

The 2-for-1 Dave deal for BBS subscriptions is back for new AND existing members.

Jeremy Pernell takes stock of the Huskers’ additions at wide receiver.

This week in Husker history: Two-time captain John Westover’s eligibility at Nebraska was used up, but that didn’t stop a Western Conference school from trying to lure the star tackle for an additional season of play in 1903.

Vince Ferragamo previews the Super Bowl.

Matt Rhule has hired Texas’ Mitch Cholewinski as coordinator of sports science* for Nebraska football. | Bio

Husker signee Jason Maciejczak reaches a strength goal three months early.

Husker Hour: Super Six for the ’23 recruiting class, plus Husker hoops.

Signee analysis: Speedy running back Kwinten Ives fits the profile Matt Rhule’s staff likes. | Position breakdown*

Spring game ticket sales are off to a fast start.

The Athletic looks at what’s driving the decision-making of Dylan Raiola as the highly coveted quarterback weighs his collegiate options.

Jeremy Pernell’s position-by-position signee analyses begin with Tristan Alvano, who figures to contend immediately for the placekicking job.

Michigan State cuts a 21-point deficit to 1, but the Husker women hold on for a 71-67 win.

Strong reviews are easy to find on Billy Kemp, a new Husker but a veteran receiver.

NBC Sports unveils its Big Ten Saturday Night announcing team: Noah Eagle, Todd Blackledge and Kathryn Tappen.

Matt Rhule offers his first significant assessment* of Casey Thompson while making it clear that the quarterbacks will enter spring ball with “clean slate.” | Video

A strong connection with Georgia assistant Fran Brown helped Matt Rhule land three Bulldog transfers, including tight end Arik Gilbert.

Jeremy Pernell ranks Nebraska’s 2023 signees. | Athlon’s 5 sleepers

The fallout from the structuring of Matt Rhule’s contract is seen by one columnist as a self-inflicted black eye for Nebraska.

Jeremy Pernell has Nebraska’s recruiting class ranked No. 25, a big jump from how things looked in November.

Matt Rhule discussed the signing class, the staff’s recruiting efforts and more in a press conference Wednesday afternoon. | Video | Quick hits: 1,* 2 | Commentary: Sipple,* Shatel,* Just,* Washut,* Struve, Christopherson | Class of ’23

Matt Rhule has filed a lawsuit in a dispute with the Carolina Panthers over his severance compensation.

D’Andre Barnes, a Denver-area defensive back, joins the Huskers’ recruiting class of 2023 as the final signatures roll in. | “They’re fast” | Discuss