Fresh Links
February 16, 2020
This week fortnight in Husker history: A February start for 1950 spring drills.
Six months after his wife’s death, former Husker Chris Dishman is focused on “being an advocate for mental health awareness and suicide awareness.”
February 15, 2020
An examination of at the 2016 recruiting class finds a success rate of a shade under 50 percent.
February 14, 2020
Nebraska reportedly is hiring Jonathan Rutledge of Auburn as special teams analyst.
Freshman wide receiver Darien Chase has decided to transfer, saying he needs to be closer to home in Washington state for personal reasons. | Discuss
O-lineman Christian Gaylord announces he’s been granted a sixth year of eligibility.
February 13, 2020
Nebraska and Oklahoma State will play in 2034 and ’35, and several other schedule spots have been filled for 2024-2030 seasons.
A number of last year’s redshirts could become key contributors in 2020.
ESPN’s Bill Connelly has Nebaska at No. 25 in his preseason SP+ rankings. | McKewon commentary*
It will be a Lincoln reunion for former housemates Ashton Hausmann and Nouredin Nouili, walk-ons from Norris who took different paths to becoming Huskers.
February 12, 2020
Sporting News sees Cincinnati at Nebraska as college football’s best under-the-radar September game and a “huge” one for Scott Frost.
Mel Tucker will become Michigan State’s head coach after one season at Colorado.
Adam Carriker talks to Grant Wistrom about the culture change in the first two years under Scott Frost , his favorite Nebraska memories and more.
February 11, 2020
Monday Morning Quarterback: Should Nebraska legalize sports betting?
Elkhorn South offensive lineman Teddy Prochazka, a Nebraska commit for 2021, is among the nation’s top 60 recruits in the latest Rivals rankings. | Player info
February 10, 2020
Tom Osborne testifies against a proposal in the Nebraska legislature to legalize sports betting.
Former Nebraska offensive coordinator Troy Walters has landed with the Cincinnati Bengals as assistant wide receivers coach.
Athlon’s roster rankings have Nebraska fourth in the Big Ten.
See how former Huskers fared in the XFL’s debut weekend.
Scott Frost is bullish about the incoming receivers and linebackers in his recruiting recap show.
February 9, 2020
The transfer market could be used to bolster the 2020 Huskers at these positions. | Quiet period*
This week in Husker history: Lawrence “Biff” Jones, the hall-of-fame coach who led the 1940 Huskers to the Rose Bowl, dies at age 84.
Rosters for the Nebraska Shrine Bowl in June include a dozen Husker walk-ons.
February 8, 2020
Dicaprio Bootle says players are working hard at improving themselves in the weight room.
Retiring Big Ten official Dan Capron says Bo Pelini* is the worst coach he ever worked with, and it’s “not even close, no one within 10 miles.”
February 7, 2020
A ranking of teams’ returning production for 2020 has Nebraska at No. 2 on offense, No. 82 on defense and No. 17 overall.
Four Blackshirts — Lamar Jackson, Darrion Daniels, and Carlos and Khalil Davis — receive invitations to the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.
Experience is thin at running back, so newcomers will have a chance to contend for early playing time.
Brandon Reilly, one of five former Huskers set to make their XFL debuts, says he’s excited about his opportunity in St. Louis.
February 6, 2020
Longtime Kansas State assistant Sean Snyder, believed to be a candidate for a special-teams role at Nebraska, has reportedly been hired by Southern California.
Spring game ticket sales trail last year’s pace but are still strong.
Details of Matt Lubick’s contract have been released,* and other assistants have received extensions through 2021.
It’s all A’s and B’s as Athlon grades Nebraska’s recruiting class by position.
February 5, 2020
Bill Moos supports a Big Ten proposal to allow a one-time transfer without penalty, but he does have reservations.
Scott Frost discusses recruiting, his changes to the staff and more in interviews with Rivals and Sports Nightly. | Video | 2020 class | Top 20 finish likely | Pernell’s rankings: Husker signees & national | “Super Six” voting | Togiai to Utah: 1, 2
The additions of Tyler Crawford, Beau Psencik and Isaiah Harris as 2020 preferred walk-ons are now official.
A reminder: Spring game tickets are on sale now.
February 4, 2020
Lamar Jackson is projected as a third-rounder in April in an NFL.com mock draft.
Signing day is shaping up as a non-event* Wednesday in Lincoln, with the 2020 class essentially completed during December’s early signing period. | Togiai a longshot | Walk-on from Texas | 2022 offer: 1, 2
Mark Dantonio has retired after 13 seasons at Michigan State, and Luke Fickell of Cincinnati, a 2020 Nebraska opponent, is seen as a possible replacement. | McKewon commentary | Discuss
February 3, 2020
Former Husker Jeremiah Sirles testifies in favor of a bill in the Nebraska legislature that would allow players to profit from their names, images and likenesses.
Placekicker Dylan Jorgensen has entered his name in the transfer portal.
The Huskers have no shortage of talent at quarterback, and it might be a prove-it season for Adrian Martinez.
Adam Carriker takes a look at who’s likely to step up into key roles on the defensive line.
A quiet signing day is coming Wednesday, with defensive lineman Tanoa Togiai* the only known potential addition to Nebraska’s scholarship class. | Depth by position
February 2, 2020
Placekicker/punter Tyler Crawford from Oklahoma announces his commitment to the Huskers for 2020 as a preferred walk-on.
Alante Brown gets an early start to contribute.
This week in Husker history: Big decision for Bill Glassford, heart surgery for Tom Osborne and a green light for I-back Derek Brown.