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Scott Frost on Maurice Washington: “We’re going to stand beside him and stick with him.” More from a round of interviews: Unity Council* & captains | Tide’s titles | Scholarship for Vedral | Osborne & Solich

Athlon ranks Nebraska’s schedule as toughest in the Big Ten.

Anatomy of an Era: Troy Dumas recalls the rumble with local gangbangers that bonded the ’91 freshmen.

Scott Frost says Nebraska will be improved this season but “really dangerous” in 2019. More: OWH,* H247 | Audio

Searches are under way for new leadership for sports nutrition and the Nebraska Athletic Performance Laboratory.

USA Today has a wish list of 10 college football nonconference matchups, and two of them involve Nebraska.

Nebraska is continuing its push into the juco ranks for 2019. | Recruiting notes

Wayback Wednesday replay: The 1993 Huskers leaned on true freshman Lawrence Phillips and overcame a turnover binge to beat UCLA on the road.

It’s the truest competition at quarterback for the Huskers since 2010, and it will continue into fall camp.

Steve Sipple says Breon Dixon’s enthusiasm could be contagious for the Huskers’ defense.

Land of 10 breaks down the Huskers’ scholarship distribution on defense and offense.

Tom Osborne says the 1982 and 1993* Huskers were the best of his non-national championship teams.

An academic redshirt may be in the cards* for incoming running back Maurice Washington. | Woodyard finishes strong

The LJS presents arguments for and against legalizing sports betting in Nebraska.

Running back Rahmir Johnson wasn’t about to forget his Harlem roots when committing to Nebraska. | Highlights

Nebraska’s opening opponent, Akron, appears solid on defense but has holes to fill on offense. | Schedule rundown

Four-star QB Michael Johnson has a family connection to Nebraska and plans to visit soon. | Recruiting notes

Former Memorial Stadium announcer Patrick Combs gets jail time, probation and faces a $45,000 fine in his theft case.*

Husker receiver Keyan Williams announces he will transfer.

Receiver Jaevon McQuitty discusses his recovery from a torn ACL and more in a TV interview.

Anatomy of an Era: Joel Wilks provides a peek behind the curtain at high-profile teammates Tommie Frazier, Lawrence Phillips and Zach Wiegert.

There will be plenty of competition at safety, but will there be stability that was missing in 2017?

An Iowa blogger says Scott Frost’s approach to coaching provides a reason to cheer for Nebraska.

Mother’s Day isn’t just a once-a-year thing for Adrian Martinez, who lost his mom when he was 10.

This week in Husker history: Turner Gill considers going pro in baseball instead of returning for his senior year as the Huskers’ quarterback.

Anatomy of an Era: Offensive lineman Joel Wilks on silencing the ‘Canes, pancaking “The Rock” and more.

Eric Crouch’s foray into college coaching isn’t something he’s doing on a whim.

Meet the freshmen: Miles Jones, Casey Rogers, Cam’ron Jones

Anatomy of an Era: Joel Wilks entered the program as a walk-on with a chip on his shoulder. He ended up as the king of “pancake” blocks.

Former All-Nebraska player Alec Cromer is leaving South Dakota State to walk on for the Huskers as a punter.

Bob Welton, the director of recruiting operations for Scott Frost, takes a job at Alabama. | Discuss

Former Husker Maliek Collins will miss part of the Dallas Cowboys’ training camp after breaking a bone in his left foot.

Husker fans respond to Berry Tramel’s column on Nebraska’s lengthy absence from college football’s elite.

The Huskers get some late-night TV publicity courtesy of Gabrielle Union.

Newcomers are in the mix for key roles on special teams.

Adam Carriker gives his thoughts on the Huskers likely eliminating the fullback position and the effect it could have on the roster.

Outside linebacker Caleb Tannor intends to make his mark early at Nebraska, his high school coach says. | The competition

BTN’s Gerry DiNardo says Scott Frost has a plan while Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh seems to be “all over the map.”

Breon Dixon, the transfer outside linebacker from Ole Miss,* has been granted immediate eligibility at Nebraska by the NCAA. | McKewon commentary* | Discuss

Quarterback Tanner Lee signs a rookie contract* with the Jaguars.

Nebraska is continuing to look west to Colorado for talent. | Juco pass-rusher visiting*

Chris Weber and soccer’s Alli Peterson will receive Big Ten Postgraduate Scholarships.

Scott Frost talks UCF’s title claim, an eight-team playoff and fatherhood with Orlando’s Mike Bianchi.

CBS Sports’ Barton Simmons explains why he has Scott Frost ranked as the nation’s No. 6 coach.

Jordan Westerkamp likes Stanley Morgan’s chances of breaking the 1,000-yard mark in receiving yards this season.

Anatomy of an Era: Adam Treu talks about team motivation, bowl-trip shenanigans and his unheeded advice to Bill Callahan.

Intriguing 2018 Huskers: Will Honas, Michael Decker, Alex Davis.

Adrian Martinez is No. 68 in Athlon’s quarterback rankings. | Big Ten rankings

The Oklahoman’s Berry Tramel sizes up the Nebraska slump that Scott Frost is trying to end.

Take in a Wayback Wednesday replay of the 1996 Blackshirts’ taming of the Wildcats (zero net yards at halftime) in a 39-3 road win over Kansas State.