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Steven M. Sipple notes that the impending retirement of Barry Alvarez doesn’t mean Wisconsin will be changing its ways any time soon.

From the OWH, five knowns and unknowns heading into spring drills.

Steven M. Sipple has a wish list for one-on-one interviews.

This week in Husker history: Nebraska is without an athletic director as Bill Orwig leaves for Indiana and no replacement has been named.

The LJS puts together a depth chart for the defense in advance of spring drills.

Former Husker offensive lineman Tanner Farmer has moved a step closer to his dream of making the Olympic team as a wrestler.

Purdue is looking for better results on defense after coordinator Bob Diaco’s one-and-done season.

Howard Schnellenberger, who coached the Miami Hurricanes to their 31-30 upset over Nebraska for the 1983 national championship, has died at age 87.

The defensive line is loaded with experience, but there are wild cards who could emerge. | Cornerbacks & safeties

The Huskers’ first official visit for the 2022 recruiting cycle has been scheduled by Indiana defensive end Popeye Williams. | Notes

Follow-ups from Pro Day: Bootle’s focus | The nutrition factor | Next level for Stoll

Here is the Huskers’ spring practice schedule, plus info on Monday’s kickoff press conference.

Spring game tickets will be available next week, with attendance expected to be capped at about 50 percent of capacity. | Moos on radio

A one-year deal reportedly has Ndamukong Suh staying with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Help match the $125,000 donation to TeamMates by Scott and Ashley Frost. Donate here.

The Big Ten has given the green light to fan attendance at spring sporting events, subject to local restrictions. | Carriker reaction

The LJS previews the defensive line and the inside and outside linebackers.

Dicaprio Bootle’s 4.38 time in the 40 was an attention-getter as former Huskers performed for NFL scouts Tuesday on Pro Day in Lincoln.

CBS Sports previews the Big Ten and says it’s “time for a vibe check” at Nebraska.

Expounding on eyebrow-raising comments he made last month, Brenden Jaimes says Scott Frost “has this program in the right direction, even if it may not look like it.” More from former Huskers preparing for Pro Day: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Video

Georgia defensive back Sutton Smith has the Huskers in his top two.

Dicaprio Bootle discusses his NFL hopes and says focus is a player’s most important attribute.

Former Husker kicker Brett Maher has been waived by the Arizona Cardinals.

Inside linebacker Chris Kolarevic’s hometown paper looks at his journey from Michigan to Iowa to Nebraska.

From the LJS, the projected two-deeps on offense and a look at the competition at quarterback.

With help from some Hawaiian friends, Tony Tuioti’s life in Lincoln is working out well.

This week in Husker history: Spring practices in 1926 see a record turnout of 120 players.

The OWH looks at the potential improvement on the offensive line, and HuskerOnline previews the competition at tight end.

Nebraska has released a recruiting camp schedule in anticipation of eased NCAA restrictions. | Georgia QB plans to visit

Adam Carriker looks at what the Huskers can do to turn close losses into wins.

Spring previews: Budding depth at wide receiver, and seven potential breakthrough players.

Even after the extended recruiting dead period ends, football programs might be feeling its effects for years, Greg Smith writes. | Sipple on Moos

Dicaprio Bottle is supporting rare-disease research through his upcoming Pro Day performance. You can make a pledge here.

Ryan Held is hoping for improved consistency from his running backs.

Check out the National Football Foundation’s spread on Hall-of-Famer Eric Crouch.

Nebraska is looking into playing a nonconference game on the currently open first Saturday of September.

A four-pack of position previews: WR, OL, TE, RB. | Position battles

The experience of his defensive linemen has Tony Tuioti thinking optimistically.

Former Husker Jared Tomich discusses the importance of the walk-on program with Adam Carriker.

There’s wide-open competition at running back, and newcomer Markese Stepp figures to be solidly in the mix.

Utah is the latest school to join in the pursuit of Nebraska quarterback target Richard Torres.

HuskerOnline previews the quarterback competition, and Adam Carriker has three running backs to watch this spring.

This week in Husker history: Cupid’s arrow comes from an unlikely source for former Nebraska football star John Westover.

Tom Osborne is pleased to see the Oklahoma game remain on the fall schedule.

Friday’s developments cut into Scott Frost’s dwindling grace period, Steven M. Sipple writes.

Husker Doc Talk takes up the Oklahoma-game brouhaha and more.

The LJS looks at six Huskers looking to rebound from injuries this season.

Tad Stryker says Bill Moos flirted with disaster by messing with the Oklahoma game, and damage was done even though the plan was scuttled. More commentary: Shatel, Sipple, Peterson, Carriker, Chatelain, Carlson,* Husker Mike

Reserve linebacker Niko Cooper is entering the transfer portal.

After taking a beating from media and fans for exploring an eighth home game in place of the game at Oklahoma, Nebraska affirms that it’s sticking with the September contest in Norman. | Discuss