Fresh Links
February 19, 2023
This week in Husker history: George “Potsy” Clark becomes head football coach for a second time at Nebraska.
February 18, 2023
Nebraska is one of college football’s biggest underperformers* relative to recruiting level.
Iowa gets 30 points from Caitlin Clark and routs the Nebraska women in Lincoln, 80-60.
Husker Hour: Nebrasketball’s run, baseball’s return, and football’s roster changes and recruiting going into spring ball.
February 17, 2023
See the CBS News story about Malachi Coleman and his efforts to assist foster kids. | Discuss
The Huskers collapse in the late going and drop a 7-3 decision to San Diego in Nebraska baseball’s season opener.
Ron Brown* is thrilled to be rehired by Nebraska in part because he sees “eye-to-eye” with Matt Rhule in key areas.
Athlon Sports speculates on how the Big Ten football schedules will look with the addition of USC and UCLA.
Former Husker Eric Johnson has been arrested in Georgia on human-trafficking and gang charges.
Tad Stryker sizes up the Pro Football Hall of Fame credentials of Ndamukong Suh and a deserving Husker from a century ago.
February 16, 2023
Matt Rhule’s plan to fix Nebraska’s failing fourth quarters* involves building a team that better manages pressure moments and the physical toll of games. | Rhule on recruiting | JD Pickell interview
The 1890 Initiative has signed more key players to NIL deals.
February 15, 2023
Jaz Shelley scores a career-best 37 points, but a last-second Minnesota three-pointer sinks the Husker women, 95-92.
Matt Rhule says competitive practices* will be the norm this spring and beyond.
Wide receiver Alante Brown and offensive tackle Hunter Anthony are no longer listed on Nebraska’s official roster.
Athlon Sports says landing Dylan Raiola would be Nebraska’s biggest recruiting win in a generation.
February 14, 2023
Keisei Tominaga leads four Huskers in double-digit scoring as the hot-shooting Nebraska men upset Rutgers on the road, 82-72.
The Huskers are building bonds along with muscle under strength coach Corey Campbell.* | Video
National commentator Josh Pate says Matt Rhule helps Nebraska’s chances of winning at a high level again.
February 13, 2023
Husker Dan takes his own survey about the Matt Rhule hire.
Alabama hires former Nebraska assistant Kevin Steele as defensive coordinator.
February 12, 2023
Sam McKewon says whittling the number of walk-ons* makes sense. | Callahan’s rundown*
The Nebraska women hang tough with No. 12 Michigan, but the Wolverines pull away for an 80-75 win.
This week in Husker history: With Nebraska’s playing field about to be overtaken by a new engineering building, the team wonders where its home games will take place.
February 11, 2023
Signee analysis: Additions to an experienced group will make for an interesting spring at defensive back. | Position breakdown*
Nebraska is producing more FBS players than ever before. Here’s a look at why that is.*
The Husker men erase a 17-point second-half deficit and pull away from Wisconsin in overtime for the win, 73-63. | Stats | Highlights
Trev Alberts is on board with Matt Rhule’s vision for a big support staff.*
Nebraska’s recruiting efforts in Texas are aided by connecting beyond the game.
Husker Hour: Fred Hoiberg’s future and Matt Rhule’s early impact.
February 10, 2023
Quarterback Jeff Sims comes out on top in the Super Six media poll ranking of Husker recruits and transfer additions for 2023.
Signee analysis: Jeremy Pernell looks at the newcomers at linebacker. | Position breakdown*
February 9, 2023
The Husker women’s offense goes AWOL in the second half in a 72-64 home loss to Illinois.
Tight ends coach Bob Wager and wide receivers coach Garret McGuire took reporters’ questions Thursday afternoon. Go here for the video. | Quick hits* | Commentary: Just,* Shatel,* Sherman*
Zac Taylor talks about the Huskers and previews the Super Bowl in this video. | Sipple commentary*
Signee analysis: Restocking at edge defender.
February 8, 2023
The Husker men fall to a hot-shooting Michigan team in Ann Arbor, 93-72.
In a first for the program, Nebraska baseball next month will retire the jerseys of Darin Erstad, Alex Gordon and Shane Komine.
Ochaun Mathis, Trey Palmer and Travis Vokolek receive invitations to the NFL Combine.
The last of the salary figures for Matt Rhule’s assistant coaches have now been released, with Bob Wager earning $315,000 per year.
Signee analysis: A much-needed infusion for the Huskers’ defensive line. | Position breakdown*
February 7, 2023
From the farm to football’s biggest stage: Cam Jurgens represents rural Nebraska at Super Bowl LVII.*
Matt Rhule on KLIN radio calls the Nebraska situation “definitely a rebuild” but says, “I don’t believe that we have to lose.” | “Next Round” podcast
History suggests that improvement on defense* won’t be immediate. | Athlon’s five predictions
Vince Ferragamo and Jackie Slater discuss Nebraska football and the hiring of Matt Rhule.
Jeremy Pernell breaks down the Huskers’ additions on the offensive line. | Position status report*
February 6, 2023
After dominating much of the contest, the Nebraska women need to hold on late to secure a 78-66 victory at Northwestern.
Punter Brian Buschini is changing his jersey number to 18 in honor of Brook Berringer.