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Monday Morning Quarterback: Who would win, ’71 Huskers or ’95 Huskers?

Nebraska is No. 17 in Dennis Dodd’s post-spring top 25.

Brian Christopherson notes that Nebraska’s NFL draft streak had been running on fumes for a while, and Sam McKewon says coaching upheaval* exacted its toll. | Carriker’s thoughts | Four-year rankings |  2020 prospects

Quarterbacks coach Mario Verduzco was impressed but not exactly surprised by Noah Vederal’s strong spring.

This week in Husker history: Hall of Fame for Grant Wistrom.

Nebraska’s NFL draft streak is over after 56 years with at least one player chosen. | Commentary: Sipple, McKewon*| Husker draft history | Free-agency deals: 1, 2

Inside linebacker Mohamed Barry says he’s driven to become a game-changer in his senior season.

Safety Cam’ron Jones is the latest to announce he’s leaving the program.* | Scholarship chart | Discuss

Not much was settled this spring at the running back position.

Mario Verduzco likes his quarterbacks’ improvement, but he says even the leader of the pack, Adrian Martinez, needs help with his footwork.

The next step is almost here for Stanley Morgan Jr. as he hopes to hear his name called in the NFL draft.

Grant Wistrom, Ed Weir and Carol Frost are among the seven 2019 inductees in the all-sport Nebraska Athletic Hall of Fame.

Dennis “Duke” Emanuel, whose Army service was bracketed by two stints as a Husker in the 1950s, has died at age 86.* | A spring game first

Nebraska isn’t easing up on its strong recruiting presence in Arizona.

Linebacker Quayshon Alexander, who did not appear in a game in his three years at Nebraska, reportedly will transfer. | Discuss

Breon Dixon, the linebacker who gained immediate eligibility last year after transferring from Ole Miss, is leaving the program. | Discuss

Nebraska is tied for fifth place in a tabulation of NFL players produced. | Ozigbo’s anticipation

Luke Gifford* talks with Adam Carriker about the NFL draft process, the biggest difference between Mike Riley and Scott Frost, and why Nebraska’s last six games of 2018 were so different from the first six.

Scott Frost makes his first Wood River public appearance since becoming the Huskers’ head coach and says the program is “moving in a really good direction.”

Nebraska quarterback commit Logan Smothers is switching schools in Alabama because of his father’s job change.

Scott Frost says he’s “in a hurry” to surround Adrian Martinez* with “guys that can change games.”

After the AAF’s sudden demise, Josh Banderas hopes the XFL is a possibility for him next year.

HuskerOnline kicks off its post-spring assessment of each position group with a look at the quarterbacks.

Deontre Thomas’ added bulk will help him in his fight for playing time on the defensive line.

Jeremy Pernell lists his top 100 prospects for the NFL draft. | Ozigbo confident* | Huskers’ prospects

Monday Morning Quarterback: Who will be the Huskers’ top receiver in 2019?

Athlon sees two Huskers as likely picks this weekend in the NFL draft.

Adam Carriker sees summer conditioning* as an under-the-radar but crucial phase of the off-season.

Steve Sipple says Nebraska has something Ohio State doesn’t: A star quarterback with depth behind him. | McKewon’s rewind*

Giving Husker athletes a competitive advantage* is now the focus of the Nebraska Athletic Performance Lab.

This week in Husker history: Two former Huskers describe their daring bombing runs in the South Pacific during World War II.

The LJS has a number of questions (and potential answers) for the 3½ months until the start of fall camp in August.

Luke Gifford is optimistic about his NFL chances* regardless of whether he gets drafted.

Tad Stryker looks at the reunions and fan rituals that came at the end of last week’s spring game.

With his secondary solidified, coach Travis Fisher can recruit with a sense of confidence.

Dedrick Mills isn’t on campus yet, but the juco signee is motivated* to become the starting running back this fall.

Scott Frost talks about the O-line’s development, the growing walk-on program and more* during an hour on Sports Nightly. | Audio

Sophomore walk-on Trent Hixson has won and lost some battles while making a strong run at the starting left guard spot.

Scott Frost, Fred Hoiberg and Bill Moos will meet with fans at three locations across the state in the Big Red Blitz on May 30.

Mario Verduzco* talks with Adam Carriker about the progress of Adrian Martinez and his backups, what he looks for in a quarterback and more.

Athlon says some Nebraska fans will always find one thing lacking in Scott Frost’s offense.

From Adam Carriker,* two strong positives from the spring game and two areas that need work.

Shelved last season by injury, defensive end Casey Rogers wants to help usher in a new level of toughness for the D-line.

The NCAA is considering a new rule that would reduce the number of graduate transfers in football and basketball.

Alabama is a little over halfway toward matching Nebraska’s record of 348 consecutive weeks in the AP poll.

See this 100-yard walk and talk by Adrian Martinez and Ameer Abdullah.

Juco defensive tackle Jahkeem Green has committed to the Huskers but has coursework to complete before becoming eligible for 2019.* | Recruiting notes | Discuss

Husker punter Caleb Lightbourn will transfer and says he’s leaving with no regrets.

Hail Varsity has come up with projected depth charts for the offense and defense.

Nebraska football and basketball fans have donated more than $160,000 toward flood-relief efforts.