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Steven M. Sipple opens the mailbag and addresses Husker media “hype” and the “curse” of Frank Solich’s firing. | Stacking acorns

Low expectations might be good for the Huskers, Adam Carriker says.

Big walk-on running back Jaquez Yant has become a source of intrigue this spring.

Here’s a look at the 2022 and ’23 recruits who are expected to attend the spring game.

The NCAA alters football’s extra-point rules for overtime in an attempt to shorten games.

Twenty-five years ago today, 4,000 mourners gathered in Goodland, Kan., for the funeral of Husker quarterback Brook Berringer and his girlfriend’s brother, Tobey Lake.

Tom Shatel says a 64-team college football super league has a chance to happen in the next round of realignment.

The Husker football spring media guide is now available for viewing and downloading.

Coaches Greg Austin and Sean Beckton said the defense had the upper hand in Wednesday morning’s scrimmage. Go here for more on the Huskers’ 11th practice of spring. | Updates & discussion

The OWH looks at Nebraska’s mid-40s ranking in ESPN’s Football Power Index.

Youngstown State is placed on NCAA probation for violating recruiting rules during the tenure of former Husker coach Bo Pelini.

It’s now official that BTN will televise the spring game, and tickets remain available via the Athletic Department and the resale market.

There were updates from the defense as players and coaches from that side of the ball fielded reporters’ questions after Monday’s practice. Go here for coverage and video. | Updates & discussion

Monday Morning Quarterback: Are there cultural issues that need fixing before the Huskers find success on the playing field?

The offensive line’s quest for 1990s-style dominance is the focus of the latest Through Our Eyes installment.

Tad Stryker says Scott Frost’s emphasis on fundamentals is conducive to bringing much-needed stability to the program. More Sunday night commentary: McKewon, Sipple, Peterson

Husker Doc Talk’s breakdown of Saturday’s open practice leads to a discussion on how to make spring football better for players and fans.

This week in Husker history: Tragedy in ’96 and a life-altering hit in ’76.

Nebraska is gaining another quarterback as Spencer Arceneaux from Mobile, Ala., has announced he’ll walk on.

The Husker men’s gymnastics team finishes strong to claim fourth place in the NCAA Championship Finals.

The Huskers’ open practice is in the books, and the wide receivers are garnering praise from the media members who were present. Go here for coverage and analysis. | Updates & discussion | Spring schedule

Ohio State is loaded with talent but lacks experience at key positions.

What to watch during Saturday’s open practice: Five things, Eight players

A return to the normal NCAA recruiting calendar on June 1 is now official, and the list of scheduled official visits to Lincoln is growing. | Transfer rule loosened

Nebraska announces the hiring of Ben Murray to lead the Athletic Department’s fundraising arm.

The 8th Annual Team Jack virtual auction is live now. Bid here.

Here’s a Throwback Thursday look at the Memorial Stadium pressbox setup in 1962, Bob Devaney’s first season.

A jury finds former Husker Katerian LeGrone not guilty of sexual assault in a 2019 case involving a 19-year-old UNL student.

Offensive coordinator Matt Lubick says he’s seeing improved accuracy and timing in Adrian Martinez’s passes this spring. Go here video and coverage from Wednesday’s post-practice press conference. | Updates & discussion

Larry the Cable Guy talks with Adam Carriker about the state of the Huskers and more.

At least six official visitors are expected June 4, assuming the NCAA ends its recruiting dead period. | ’23 QB back on market

An NFL draft projection has Brenden Jaimes as a potential third-round pick.

The offense’s performance in Friday’s closed scrimmage got good reviews during Monday’s post-practice presser. Go here for coverage and video. | Updates & discussion

A Denver columnist has some Nebraska-related advice for the Colorado Buffaloes.

Athlon Sports looks at what the 2021 Huskers are facing in this schedule analysis.

Back in spring of 2004, sophomore Adam Carriker’s first practice with the first-team defense didn’t exactly go according to plan.

Sam McKewon wonders if Nebraska’s inconsistency at running back is about to end, and Steven M. Sipple says staying healthy at that position will be a must. | Peterson’s storylines

Familiarity could be a key to increased production from the Huskers’ wide receivers. | Toure impressing

Nebraska baseball’s “championship Sunday” is paying off, Tad Stryker says in this video report on the weekend series with Maryland.

This week in Husker history: Two spring games 65 years apart — 1951 and 2016 — are decided by scores on the final play.

Congrats to the Husker bowling team, winners of the program’s eighth NCAA championship with a 4-1 win Saturday night over Arkansas State.

David and Donna Max are celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary.

Early enrollee Gabe Ervin has been quick to make his presence known in the competition at running back.

Senior safeties Deontai Williams and Marquel Dismuke shed light on their motivation and goals in the second installment of the Athletic Department’s “Through Our Eyes” video series. | Fatherly duo

Bret Bielema has his hands full at Illinois, but he’ll do things his way, Sam McKewon writes.

Check out this video from Friday’s scrimmage inside Memorial Stadium.

Even with two returning starters, there’s healthy competition at inside linebacker this spring, Adam Carriker says.

Content continues to sprout from this week’s pressers: Safeties’ leadership | D-line competition and goals (1, 2, 3) | O-line potential (1, 2) | Developments on offense

The Jet Award on Thursday night with keynote speaker Herschel Walker is sold out. You can watch via Zoom at 6 p.m. Central. Passcode 424691.

Former Husker and orthopedic surgeon Scott Strasburger is sponsoring three Babe Ruth teams in Lincoln.