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All-American Lauren Stivrins will play this season if her injured back is sufficiently rehabbed, says volleyball coach John Cook.

Bill Moos has confirmed he’s retiring at the end of June after 3½ years as athletic director. Go here for coverage and analysis. | Discuss

Scott Frost discusses recruiting numbers and more during stops in North Platte and Kearney, and Mario Verduzco provides insights on the quarterbacks in Columbus. More from Wednesday’s Big Red Blitz: Volleyball’s Stivrins to return? | Hoiberg upbeat | Fisher on DBs | O-line growth | Full-capacity venues | Davison on new facility | Bolt on baseball | Photos | Updates & discussion

The wraps have come off the Huskers’ fall volleyball schedule.

Today marks the launch of HuskerMax’s role as content provider for All Huskers, Sports Illustrated’s FanNation site for Nebraska.

University officials defend their handling of sexual-misconduct complaints in a motion to dismiss a Title IX lawsuit filed by nine women, including former NU volleyball player Capri Davis.

Bill Moos discusses the Huskers’ offense, the pandemic’s impact on Athletic Department finances, the hopes for a football spring game and more. | Audio

The NCAA has extended the recruiting dead period for all Division I sports through April 15.

Nebraska’s Graduation Success Rate hits an all-time high of 94 percent.

Six months after sports came to a halt, the Huskers yearn to join those who are returning to the field. | Ranking the want-to*

NU president Ted Carter says the Big Ten Return to Competition Task Force is “putting together some plans that the presidents and chancellors will vote on very soon.”

In a letter to Kevin Warren, lawmakers from six states urge the Big Ten to reconsider its postponement of fall sports. | Carriker on restart odds

Hail Varsity looks back 10 years at Nebraska’s decision to move to the Big Ten.

The NCAA has made it official and granted an extra year of eligibility to athletes in Division I fall sports.

Sam McKewon goes through some of the questions awaiting answers from the NCAA and the Big Ten. | The B1G decision-makers | KLIN recap

The NCAA cancels fall Division I championships, meaning no volleyball Final Four in Omaha in December and leaving only FBS football trying to crown a champion. | KLIN recap

Power 5 conference commissioners reportedly held an emergency meeting Sunday amid growing concern that fall sports can’t be played. Bill Moos says more should be known after Big Ten athletic directors confer Monday. | “Heading for a pause” | Discuss

Season-ticket holders will be given options for the 2020 season, including full refunds. | Moos’ letter

A group of Husker athletes is requesting much greater minority representation in athletic leadership positions at Nebraska.

The NCAA has released new coronavirus recommendations, and president Mark Emmert says, “If there is to be college sports in the fall, we need to get a much better handle on the pandemic.”

Bill Moos believes Nebraska is ahead of the curve on restarting athletics but says patience is a must. | Tickets & sellouts | Audio

Coach John Cook says Nebraska is working on a plan to allow fans at volleyball matches this fall, and a pared-back schedule appears likely.

John Cook expects the volleyball season’s fate to hinge on what happens with football.

Bill Moos says the spring game will not be played April 18 and probably not at all. | Audio | No spring volleyball in G.I.

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