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Incoming defensive back Cam Taylor keeps the memory of some special people close as he looks to make an immediate impact. | More on the newcomers

This week in Husker history: Penn State’s Mike McCloskey admits he was out of bounds on his crucial catch in the waning seconds of the 1982 PSU-Nebraska game.

He was “the yeller” that Tom Osborne wasn’t. George Darlington looks back on the staff’s contrasting styles, what it was like to get fired, and much more.

From Steve Sipple, an ode to a vanishing breed — the Nebraska fullback.

Offensive lineman Bryan Brokop has apparently left the program.

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz says the Hawkeyes and Huskers are returning to the Black Friday slot in 2022, but Bill Moos says it’s not yet* a done deal. | Discuss

Running back Rahmir Johnson from New Jersey has committed to the Huskers for 2019. | Highlights & coverage | Class of 2019 | Discuss

Anatomy of an Era: Always-frank George Darlington talks about bad officiating, good teams and the Huskers’ change of defensive schemes in the early 1990s.

Cornerback Javin Wright, son of NFL veteran and former Blackshirt Toby Wright,* gets a Nebraska offer for 2019.

Fans can help longtime trainer George Sullivan celebrate his 91st birthday Sunday. | Book excerpts: 1, 2

Eight football Huskers are among the 62 Nebraska student-athletes receiving their diplomas Saturday.

Nebraska has added a second Friday Night Lights* camp in June, plus an Inside Husker Football event. | Details

Scott Frost isn’t totally on board with UCF’s national championship claim. | McKewon commentary*

Adam Carriker’s advice to trash-talking Iowa fans: Enjoy it while you can.

Husker walk-ons are being allowed to play in the June 2 Shrine Bowl even though it conflicts with summer workouts for early enrollees.

David Knevel is drafted by the B.C. Lions with the 21st pick in the CFL draft.

Bill Moss defends his tenure at Washington State* after an internal audit finds mismanagement in the athletic department during his time there. | Discuss

Receiver Mike Williams believes his move from slot to the outside can allow him to be more of that deep-ball threat.

Kenny Wilhite’s rapport with high school coaches and his St. Louis connections are important parts of the Huskers’ recruiting operation.

Focusing on the defensive secondary: Opportunity for Bootle | Add a grad transfer?

Anatomy of an Era: Former QB Gerry Gdowski witnessed a change in mindset on the team in the early ’90s as a graduate assistant.

Dennis Claridge, who quarterbacked* Nebraska to the program’s first two bowl wins, has died at age 76 after a battle with cancer. | Orange Bowl run | Interviews: 2004, 2012 | York commentary

Freshman fullback Ben Miles announces he’s transferring from Nebraska, saying the program is “no longer the right fit for me schematically.” | Discuss

Juco receiver Jaron Woodyard says he’s cleared to enroll and will arrive in Lincoln on May 22. | Highlights | Recruiting notes

Adrian Martinez is No. 10 in an Athlon ranking of Big Ten quarterbacks.

The 1994 Huskers took control in the second half with a dominant ground game in this Wayback Wednesday game at Texas Tech.

Former receivers coach Keith Williams says his son Keyan is in good hands with the new staff.

Added strength and depth will be a must on the defensive line. | Freedom’s focus

An early start for some incoming freshmen should help with the newcomers’ learning curve.

Nebraska is the target of jabs* at an I-Club event attended by Iowa coaches in Council Bluffs.

It’s shaping up as an important year in O-line recruiting for the Huskers. | Badgers’ specialty*

Nebraska is reportedly working to get the Iowa game returned to the Black Friday slot.

Thirteen questions: Get to know quarterbacks coach Mario Verduzco.

Anatomy of an Era: More from Dr. Jack Stark, including the dreaded “9th Week Syndrome,” the coaches’ pregame speeches, and the extraordinary pressures student-athletes sometimes face.

Damion Daniels‘ size and strength have him contending for a role in the middle of the defensive line as a redshirt freshman.

Fullback Luke McNitt’s unorthodox journey continues as he vies for a spot with the Atlanta Falcons.

He went to high school in Tennessee, but quarterback Andrew Bunch has Nebraska family ties that go way back.

A sports book sets its line at 5.5 regular-season wins for Nebraska in 2018.

Sam McKewon examines the reasons for the Huskers’ NFL draft slump. | Carriker commentary* | Hope for the undrafted | Free-agent updates | Poll: Lee’s chances

Incoming running back Maurice Washington talks about what motivates him in this OWH video.

ESPN.com looks at how Scott Frost is transforming Nebraska. | Winning spring | Discuss

Anatomy of an Era: Dr. Jack Stark on identifying and encouraging team leaders, the birth of the pregame prayer and more.

Expectations at running back are heating up along with the competition.

Former Husker Josh Davis has launched a foundation to honor letter winners in all sports.

A sense of unfinished business contributed to Stanley Morgan’s decision to return for his senior season.

The difficulty of the task Scott Frost faces mustn’t be underestimated, Steve Sipple writes.

Anatomy of an Era: Psychologist Jack Stark looks back on how one player’s suggestion brought a big change that helped mend the team’s divisions.

This week in Husker history: If Academic All-America honors had existed in the early 20th century, surely Fred Hunter would’ve been a contender.

Several undrafted Huskers are reaching free-agent deals with NFL teams.

The NFL draft ends with quarterback Tanner Lee as the only Husker selected, extending Nebraska’s streak to 56 years with at least one player picked. More coverage: LJS, HOL, H247, OWH* | Lee’s thoughts | Christopherson commentary | Husker draft history