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The Huskers’ quarterbacks are making strides physically and mentally this offseason.

The Big Red Cobcast crew discusses the new NCAA rules and the latest recruits, and Tweedy counts how many times Pat is wrong in one episode (spoiler alert: it’s a lot).

Can strength coach Zach Duval’s system help the Huskers stay healthy throughout the season?

Omaha Burke’s Nick Henrich says his unofficial Lincoln visit Monday was “fantastic,” and he has trimmed  the list of schools he’s still considering.

Graduate transfer Vaha Vainuku has arrived on campus and will take part in summer conditioning with his new teammates.

Luke McCaffrey says he’ll be focusing on recruiting* at the upcoming Friday Night Lights camp. | Fan info

Fan Day is set for Saturday, Aug. 18, midway through fall camp.

Adam Carriker speaks about the history of the Blackshirt tradition, the importance of throwing the bones and why the black practice jersey means so much to him.

The OWH begins its camp countdown* of key Husker players for 2018.

Anatomy of an Era: The games and plays aren’t what stick in Brett Popplewell’s memory, but rather the “blokes” who were his teammates.

The Husker staff hopes to continue tapping the talent lode at Grayson High in Loganville, Ga.

Omaha Burke linebacker Nick Henrich is following his weekend visit to Wisconsin with an unofficial visit to Lincoln on Monday.

A 3-4 defense? Perhaps, but intensity matters more than labels to defensive coordinator Erik Chinander.

Anatomy of an Era: Receiver Brett Popplewell was one of the unlikeliest of Huskers, hailing from south of the equator in Melbourne, Australia.

North Platte Husker football enthusiast and columnist Butch Rasmussen has died at age 79.

This week in Husker history: Plans for Nebraska Field move forward. It would serve as the Cornhuskers’ home turf for 14 seasons.

Nebraska’s Big Man Camp took place Saturday morning. Here are photos and video.

Here are observations from the Friday Night Lights* camp, attended by about 2,200 fans. | Video | Photos: 1,* 2,* 3, 4, 5 | Top performers* | In-state standouts* | Jackson on campus

O-line coach Greg Austin sees signs of improved off-field accountability.  | Opportunity for Conrad

Former Florida State commit Ronald Thompkins, a Georgia running back suited for the Duck-R position, commits to the Huskers. | Coverage & highlights | 2019 class | Discuss

ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg says Scott Frost has the toughest road schedule of any new coach in 2018.

Anatomy of an Era: Bryan Bailey worked in the weight room, but he also had memorable moments on the sideline — including a tongue-lashing from Charlie McBride.

The first of this year’s Friday Night Lights* camps is almost here, and players on the fringe of being offered scholarships will get a close look. | Fan info | Recruiting notes

From Land of 10, two views on what Scott Frost can learn from Jim Harbaugh’s first three seasons at Michigan: Beat your rivals, Manage expectations.

It looks like another rebuilding season for Colorado, the Huskers’ second 2018 opponent.

View the video of the “Marty Smith’s America” segment with Scott Frost in the Grand Canyon that airs Thursday at 7 p.m. CDT on ESPN.

Athlon ranks Nebraska’s schedule as the nation’s second-toughest in 2018.

JD Spielman is No. 18 in this ranking of returning Big Ten players.

A Las Vegas sports book has Nebraska’s win total at six.

Anatomy of an Era: Strength coach Bryan Bailey says the Pipeline O-linemen “were like my sons, and they trusted me and I trusted them.”

Adrian Martinez has added strength and weight this spring and is now well above his listed 205 pounds, quarterbacks coach Mario Verduzco says.

More true freshmen* will see game action this season as the NCAA loosens up rules on redshirting. | Transfers, too: 1, 2

Indispensable Huskers: Stanley Morgan, Brenden Jaimes, Aaron Williams, Tanner Farmer.

Anatomy of an Era: Strength coach Bryan Bailey found ways to push players to new levels. “I didn’t want to be loved by everybody.”

There’s news about Blackshirts, Florida’s pursuit of Scott Frost and more from Day Two of the football staff’s Husker Nation Tour. | Discuss

The Big Red Cobcast crew tackles recruiting, the Tunnel Walk and Nebrasketball.

Here’s what fans need to know if they plan to attend the Friday Night Lights camps.

Nebraska is No. 10 in this ranking of college football receiving corps.

Athlon ranks Scott Frost seventh among Big Ten coaches.

More pieces are in place than usual for coach Pat Fitzgerald to go for a second consecutive high-end season at Northwestern.*

Phil Steele sees Adrian Martinez starting at QB and the Huskers finishing fourth in the Big Ten West.

Spencer Long and Brent Qvale give the Huskers a mini alumni group on the New York Jets’ offensive line.

Previewing the Buffs: Experience at quarterback and instant help at running back. | Ranking the games*

Bill Moos mentions Kansas State and Kansas as possible future opponents as the Husker Nation Tour kicks off in the Nebraska Panhandle. | More coverage | Audio | Discuss

Adam Carriker talks to Nebraska QB commit Luke McCaffrey about picking the Huskers, Scott Frost’s offense, the influence of his dad and brothers, and more.

Anatomy of an Era: Matt Vrzal says fights in practice “always brought everyone together. Remember, for a fight to happen you have to have two people who deeply care about the situation.”

This week in Husker history: The 49ers sign their top draft pick, running back Roger Craig, to a series of one-year contracts.

Anatomy of an Era: A center with the speed of I-back Ahman Green? It happened on one memorable play for Matt Vrzal.

Scott Frost talks about his support for an eight-team playoff and more on the Rich Eisen Show.

Linebacker Luke Gifford says he gained some bigger-picture insights about accountability and leadership during his injury layoff.