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These are challenging and defining times for Scott Frost and others in leadership roles, Steven M. Sipple writes.

A collection of links and updates about the coronavirus can be found here.

Spring practices are off until at least April 6 as the Big Ten suspends all organized team activities. | Five questions | KLIN report | Moos statement | Spring schedule

Commentary on a surreal two days for sports: Callahan, Shatel,* Carriker

The Big Ten has now canceled all sporting competitions through the end of the academic year and ordered a moratorium on off- and on-campus recruiting activities. The NCAA also cancels all winter and spring championships, including March Madness and the College World Series.

Here are some unofficial results from the Huskers’ pro day in Lincoln. | Last one in 2020? | Photos

Entering the NFL draft was a tempting option for left tackle Brenden Jaimes over the winter.

Nebraska heeds the Big Ten’s directive and closes all home sports competitions to the public. There will be further discussion of the volleyball and football spring games.

Part of Greg Austin’s new role as running game coordinator is to make sure the Huskers are choosing what works for them in the ground game. | Monday presser

Basketball coach Fred Hoiberg is released from an Indianapolis hospital after being diagnosed with influenza A. He became too ill to finish coaching the Huskers’ game against Indiana, and the team was briefly quarantined afterward. | Updates | Hoiberg statement

The NCAA places March Madness off-limits to fans because of coronavirus concerns, and the Big Ten does likewise with all winter and spring sports competitions starting Thursday. No word yet on the spring game’s status. | Junior Day canceled | NBA on hiatus

Here are some images and video from Wednesday’s practice.

Congrats to Eric Crouch, the 19th Husker player selected for the College Football Hall of Fame. | HOF Huskers | Discuss

Here’s a closer look how Nebraska’s brand-building partnership with Opendorse will work.

Scott Frost is No. 1 in College Football News’ hot seat rankings for the Big Ten.

Carlos and Khalil Davis talk with Adam Carriker about their NFL Scouting Combine performances, the Huskers’ progression under Scott Frost and more.

Athlon sees the Huskers’ secondary as a strength despite the loss of likely NFL draftee Lamar Jackson.

Nebraska’s fourth opponent, Cincinnati, cancels its spring game as a precaution against the coronavirus outbreak.

Quarterback Noah Vedral and offensive tackle Brant Banks have been added to the short-handed basketball team’s roster for Big Ten Tournament play. | Discuss

Nebraska and Opendorse announce the launch of a program to help student-athletes build their individual brands.

Scott Frost says quarterback Adrian Martinez will be limited this spring because of surgery on his left shoulder. Go here for all the coverage and video from Monday’s spring press conference. | Spring schedule | Media guide | Updates & discussion

Monday Morning Quarterback: Which priority is bigger for Husker football in 2020?

Spring drills are under way, and the Huskers will meet the press at noon. More: KLIN preview, O-line outlook, Weighty expectations, Athlon preview, Four storylines

Brandon Vogel says the numbers show that the Huskers don’t need to run the ball more often, just more effectively.

Steven M. Sipple says it’s high time the Huskers broke their streak of going without a first-team all-conference selection.

Tad Stryker reports on the weekend baseball series with Columbia. | More coverage

Former Husker Tanner Farmer comes up just short of a national championship in wrestling.

Multiple new faces could emerge this spring at defensive back even though there’s no shortage of returning experience.

This week in Husker history: Four years after playing in the Rose Bowl, Walter “Butch” Luther gives his life for his country.

Steven M. Sipple says Scott Frost has a lot to solve in limited time during spring drills.

After playing in three games as a true freshman, defensive lineman Ty Robinson will contend for a much larger role. | Five spring storylines

A spring game without fans? It’s not an option at this point, but that could change if the coronavirus situation worsens.

Get to know incoming running back Sevion Morrison.

More spring-preview material: Shoes to fill on the defensive line, five questions on defense, Vokolek’s potential at tight end, and eight questions for Frost.*

Best of all time? This video breaks down the numbers of 1995 Nebraska, 2001 Miami and 2019 LSU.

Former Husker running back Maurice Washington receives a 30-day jail sentence and two years of probation in his California revenge-porn case. | Discuss

Athlon previews the linebackers and gives the position group a C.

Looking at the Husker offense: 5 questions and data-based insights. | Position battles*

Tanner Farmer’s journey from big-time football to small-college wrestling has created a buzz in the NAIA. | Video

A grab bag of spring preview material: the receiving corps, O-line contenders & starters, the special-teams redo,* walk-ons to watch,* prove-it time.*

Jeremiah Sirles, newly retired from the NFL, is joining the Husker Sports Network.

Danny Langsdorf, Nebraska’s offensive coordinator under Mike Riley, is joining the Colorado staff as quarterbacks coach.

Walk-on punter Sami Khawja says he welcomes the competitive situation he’ll face in Lincoln.

Next week’s spring press conference will take place at noon Monday after the Huskers’ first practice.

De’Mornay Pierson-El discusses his XFL success and his thoughts on the Huskers with Adam Carriker.

Answers to many of the special teams questions aren’t likely to emerge until fall.

With the attrition at wide receiver, the eligibility of juco signee Omar Manning takes on added importance.

Athlon previews the contenders on the defensive line, and HuskerOnline takes a look at the running backs.

Former Husker O-lineman Jeremiah Sirles announces his retirement after a six-year NFL career that he began as an undrafted free agent.

The seven-year-old FieldTurf at Memorial Stadium will be replaced after the spring game.