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June 15, 2021
A few tweaks have been made to the personnel lineups for Wednesday’s Big Red Blitz.
Husker Dan takes a look back at the Eric Crouch/Bobby Newcombe saga and more.
June 14, 2021
Jeremy Pernell sees Tyreke Johnson as a big get for the Huskers’ defensive secondary. | Inside Johnson’s decision: 1, 2
Richard Torres, a 6-foot-6 three-star quarterback from San Antonio, has announced his commitment to the Huskers. | Highlights & coverage | 2022 recruits | Discuss
Luke McCaffrey lands at Rice after his brief Louisville stint.
Off Tackle Empire offers up its cocktail party preview of the 2021 Cornhuskers.
June 13, 2021
Steven M. Sipple says the naysayers are a likely source of motivation for Adrian Martinez. | McKewon and Peterson on playoffs | Callahan’s rundown
One of the nation’s top 2023 prospects, linebacker Tausili Akana from Hawaii, has a Nebraska connection and will make an unofficial visit Monday. | Sunday’s 7-on-7 performances
Ohio State transfer Tyreke Johnson, a defensive back who was a five-star recruit out of high school in Florida, announces he’ll be a Husker. | Analysis: Callahan, McKewon | Discuss
Nebraska games are first and last in Sam McKewon’s ranking of all 42 Big Ten nonconference contests.
This week in Husker history: The path to the 1936 Summer Olympics begins for three-sport Husker Paul Amen.
June 12, 2021
Bill Moos says Wisconsin’s soon-to-retire Barry Alvarez is “my kind of guy. … And he’s always been proud to be a Husker.”
The U.S. Justice Department says the university is misreading Title IX sex discrimination laws in regard to a lawsuit that includes women’s accusations against athletes.
Quantaves Gaskins, a Georgia defensive back with a Husker staff connection, is under the radar no more after an eventful week. | In-staters impress
June 11, 2021
The wraps have come off the Huskers’ fall volleyball schedule.
Reserve linebacker David Alston is transferring out after three seasons at Nebraska. | Carriker: Middle ground with portal
June 10, 2021
A proposed 12-team format will be considered next week by the College Football Playoff management committee, and Tom Shatel says the more teams, the merrier.
Brian Christopherson says it’s too soon to assign a plus or a minus to the net effect of the transfer portal on the Huskers.
Another big recruiting weekend is taking shape in Lincoln.
Randy Gregory is counting on an improved mindset to help him be a major piece of the Dallas Cowboys’ defense.
Ben Stille and Adrian Martinez have earned first-team honors on the Academic All-District team.
Lavonte David explains his motivation for completing his college degree: “I made a promise.”
Could Luke McCaffrey return this season to Nebraska? A compliance official’s explanation indicates it’s a “maybe” situation.
June 9, 2021
Nebraska is on the radar of football/baseball star Robby Snelling of Reno, Nev.
Monday Morning Quarterback: Do you see the Huskers getting to eight wins in 2021?
The OWH looks at the stats behind Nebraska’s notable struggles to win at home since joining the Big Ten.
Outland Trophy winner Larry Jacobson is among six who will be inducted into the Nebraska Athletic Hall of Fame.
Shortly after arriving at Louisville, former Husker quarterback Luke McCaffrey has left the Cardinal program. | Discuss
The Husker247 countdown of indispensable Huskers finishes with quarterback Adrian Martinez at No. 1.
June 8, 2021
The possibility of a future expansion of the College Football Playoff, perhaps to 12 teams, will be on the playoff managers’ agenda this month.
Husker Dan takes a look at some shortcomings in the Scott Frost era.
The Huskers are pegged at fifth in the West Division in Athlon’s Big Ten predictions for 2021.
Nebraska is cited as one of the teams on the short end of transfer portal activity.
Details of the Big Red Blitz tour of Nebraska have been firmed up.
Under the tutelage of Will Bolt, the seniors of 2021 helped awaken the Nebraska baseball program from a long slumber, Tad Stryker writes. More commentary from Nebraska’s swan song in Fayetteville: Sipple, Shatel, Babcock, McKewon
June 7, 2021
Arkansas scores four runs with two out in the bottom of the eighth inning to end the Huskers’ baseball season with a 6-2 win in Fayetteville. | Stats | Photos
Chase Androff, a three-star tight end from Minnesota, has announced his commitment to the Huskers. | Highlights & coverage | Class of ’22 | Discuss
Johnny Rodgers will be attending two events in Sacramento this weekend.
Last week’s eight official visitors came away mightily impressed, but can that feeling hold up as they shop around?
June 6, 2021
The baseball Huskers upset Arkansas, 5-3, to force a Monday showdown for a berth in the NCAA Super Regionals. | Stats | Photos | Quotes
Steven M. Sipple says Dominic Raiola deserves a spot on the next College Football Hall of Fame ballot.
An 18-4 romp over NJIT keeps the Huskers alive in the Fayetteville NCAA baseball regional and sets up a Sunday night rematch against top-ranked Arkansas. | Stats
A look at the stats indicates the path to a Big Ten West title starts with defense and takeaways.
Four-star running back Justin Williams from Georgia has Nebraska at the top of his list after his weekend visit, but he won’t make a decision until late fall. | More positive reviews
This week in Husker history: Gale Sayers commits to Nebraska.
June 5, 2021
Walks and miscues hurt Nebraska as No. 1 Arkansas leads from start to finish in a 5-1 win over the Huskers in the NCAA baseball tournament, and NU may be without Max Anderson on Sunday. | Stats | Photos
The depth of the 2023 in-state recruiting class is solid, if the first several days of June are any indication.
Quarterback prospect Richard Torres came away impressed by his visit to Lincoln.
Steven M. Sipple says Nebraska is catching up to its Big Ten rivals with the new football complex.