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Here’s a football fix from the Athletic Department to get you through spring break.

Marquel Dismuke has made strides physically and mentally to become a top contender at safety. | Cam Taylor a wild card*

The Lost Spring Games: In the 1920s, the player they called “Blue” delivered for the Reds.

Luke Gifford is getting encouraging feedback from NFL teams as he strives to keep his football career going.

Former Huskers Spencer Long and Jeremiah Sirles are putting on a dinner Thursday in Schuyler for people affected by the flooding.

With Stanley Morgan gone, it’s a whole new ballgame for Nebraska’s wideouts.

The Lost Spring Games: The 1930s featured the first known admission charge for a Husker football spring game.

Ryan Held expects his stable of running backs to have a “way better” season than last year, even without Devine Ozigbo.

Former Husker O-lineman Brent Qvale has re-signed with the New York Jets.

Nebraska is a 7.5-point underdog to Ohio State in a sportsbook’s list of 45 top games of 2019.

Former Husker offensive lineman Matt Finnin is named offensive coordinator at “Last Chance U” school Independence Community College in Kansas. | Bio

The Lost Spring Games: We begin our 28-season rundown with the 1940s, featuring the likes of Al Zikmund and the “jet-propelled” Cletus Fischer, plus the slim pickings of wartime.

To become better blockers, the Huskers are focusing on “plus-twos”* — driving their man back two yards or more.

Position changes could play a key role in shaping the 2019 offensive line.

Former Husker Austin Rose pitches in with the flood-control efforts in Fremont.

Ameer Abdullah has signed a one-year deal that keeps him with the Minnesota Vikings.

Athlon looks at three possible graduate transfers who could help the 2019 Huskers.

Anatomy of an Era, the Final Chapter: Author Paul Koch concludes the series with the observation that love ultimately powered the Nebraska machine.

Anatomy of an Era, the Final Chapter: The Nebraska system and what made it work.

This week in Husker history: Nebraska wins by 50-3 — and it’s baseball, not football.

New defensive line coach Tony Tuioti is building bonds on the team and making offers* on the recruiting trail. | Corcoran update

Miami, Louisville and Kansas are among the first group of schools committed to taking part in the National AL/DL Pipeline Camp that Nebraska is hosting in June. | Ruud on in-state recruiting

Anatomy of an Era, the Final Chapter: “The best games never seen” happened in the Huskers’ high-intensity practices.

Deontai Williams did some learning* as a part-time player at safety in 2018, and that could be a springboard into 2019.

Adam Carriker would like to change the outcomes of several notable plays in Husker history, but this one* tops them all.

Anatomy of an Era, the Final Chapter: The phrase “Champions are made when nobody’s watching” holds true for Boyd Epley’s Husker Power program.

Running back Greg Bell, who played in four games as a Husker last season before deciding to transfer, has chosen San Diego State* as his destinationdestination.

The “cinco” role could help give JoJo Domann* a bigger presence on the defense this season.

Tanner Farmer leaves a big hole to fill on the O-line and in the Huskers’ scoring efficiency.

Anatomy of an Era, the Final Chapter: Leadership started with the linemen on both sides of the ball and branched outward.

Erik Chinander said after Wednesday’s practice that he likes what he’s seeing with the Huskers’ pass rush. Also, coach Jovan Dewitt talked about his battle with cancer. | Full coverage | Updates & discussion | Spring schedule

Anatomy of an Era, the Final Chapter: Improved speed and talent certainly helped the Huskers’ cause.

Progress for safety Cam’ron Jones begins in the classroom, says defensive backs coach Travis Fisher. | Taylor’s many hats

As their senior season nears, cornerback Lamar Jackson is dialed in, and receiver Mike Williams is focusing being a better blocker.

Anatomy of an Era, the Final Chapter: Dedication to one another and a devotion to the process were drivers of success.

Former Husker Russell Gary, an all-conference safety in 1980 and seven-year NFL veteran, has died at age 59.

Monday morning’s practice was the first with media access, so there are photos, videos and more to peruse, plus news about Maurice Washington’s legal case. | Updates & discussion | Spring schedule

Does NU need beer money? The pros and cons are examined.

Adam Carriker discusses his favorite game* as a Husker fan — while skiing.

Anatomy of an Era, the Final Chapter: Goal setting at the start of each offseason set the tone.

Dematrius Davis, a 2021 quarterback from Texas with a Nebraska offer, is scheduled to make an unofficial visit for Monday’s practice.

A new mindset is said to have taken hold with the Huskers in their weight-room work. | “There’s a pride”

Kade Warner is among the wide receivers being counted on to produce at a high level.

Spring back to April 1906, when football was being saved and the Cornhuskers could have been called the Guinea Pigs.

Anatomy of an Era, the Final Chapter: Motivation came in all shapes, shades, sizes, modes and intensities.

This week in Husker history: A Russian-born former Husker lineman becomes the head football coach and athletic director at Marquette.

It was a rarity when quarterback Curt Dukes did it in 2002, but enrolling early is now becoming commonplace, and Scott Frost understands the benefits.

Anatomy of an Era, the Final Chapter: The Unity Council-induced metamorphosis was easier for some than others, but it shifted thoughts and actions.

Dan Jenkins,* whose Game of the Century story for Sports Illustrated in 1971 was a classic, has died at age 89.

Collin Miller may have finally found a home at inside linebacker.