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Rex Burkhead gets his first NFL postseason touchdown, a six-yard run for the Patriots against the Chargers. | Huskers in playoffs

Zac Taylor’s former Husker teammates explain the traits that have helped his rapid rise in the NFL coaching ranks.

This week in Husker history: Coach Bill Glassford weathers a player revolt, and Ndamukong Suh makes it official that he’s returning for his senior year.

Steve Sipple says the Huskers aren’t likely to be top-25 material without significant improvement on defense.

Assistant coach Sean Beckton’s connections aid the Huskers’ hunt for talent in Georgia* and elsewhere in the SEC footprint.

Anatomy of an Era: Aaron Graham says that “statistically, the ’95 line was really better than the ’94 line, but I also know that ’94 line were the pioneers.”

“Guys have to give it their all in the weight room” this winter, Adrian Martinez says on Sports Nightly. | “Evolved” as freshman

By walking on with the Huskers, Sam Shurtleff is following a dream that’s common in Nebraska – but he’s from Georgia.

Here’s a look at the four prospects known to be taking official visits to Lincoln this weekend. | Frost in Columbus*

Sam McKewon has the Huskers at No. 20* in his early 2019 rankings.

Matt Vrzal & Jay Foreman post their first 2019 podcast

Athlon looks at 10 Huskers who could use a strong offseason in the weight room.

Frank Solich* talks about his playing and coaching days at Nebraska, moving on from his 2003 firing and more in an interview with Adam Carriker.

Anatomy of an Era: Aaron Graham marvels at what the O-line accomplished.  “I’m telling you, that group that I played with? It may never be duplicated again.”

Dedrick Young is slated to play in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl on Jan. 19.*

Former Husker quarterback Zac Taylor is reportedly the Cincinnati Bengals’ choice as the team’s next head coach.

Stanley Morgan says the Huskers have talent at receiver even if experience is in short supply. | Prospects to visit

Here’s a look at how Nebraska’s national championship teams stack up against Clemson of 2018.

Husker Doc Talk returns after its December hiatus.

Coaches are proposing a two-tiered targeting rule that would result in fewer player ejections. | Discuss

Recruiting returns to full swing Thursday as the dead period is lifted. | Calendar

Anatomy of an Era: Aaron Graham remembers that he “didn’t even make the top 100 players in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metro area. To me that was a real driving force.”

It’s an emotional night for Frank Solich as he receives a hero’s welcome* at the Outland Trophy award dinner in Omaha. | Photos: 1, 2,* 3* | Video | Notes | Carriker’s memories

Mick Stoltenberg says he won’t try to play pro ball after a Nebraska career that took a physical toll.

Nebraska releases the schedule for its spring clinics and camps, including Friday Night Lights.*

Athlon predicts a third-place finish in the Big Ten West for the 2019 Huskers.

Anatomy of an Era: Christian Peter led by example and also with his locker-room speeches: “I just always said what was on my mind and what I thought was right.”

Frank Solich, in Omaha to receive the Tom Osborne Legacy Award on Wednesday night, doesn’t dwell on his 2003 firing* and says the honor “is special for me.” | Video

Adrian Martinez wins the FWAA’s first Shaun Alexander Inspirational Freshman of the Year Award.

The Dallas Cowboys add former Husker receiver Brandon Reilly to their practice squad.

Anatomy of an Era: He had played just one year of high school football, and only Temple and Nebraska were interested in Christian Peter.

The Huskers land in several more early top-25 rankings (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) for 2019, and only seven teams have better national title odds according to one Las Vegas sports book. | McKewon commentary* | Carriker: Closing the gap*

Greg Schiano is out as Ohio State’s defensive coordinator, replaced by Greg Mattison and Jeff Hafley.

Adrian Martinez is named to the FWAA freshman All-America team. | Previous Husker honorees

The new Husker Air Fleet donor program gives a boost to coaches’ recruiting-related travel.

Nebraska has plenty of company in the Big Ten when it comes to having young quarterback talent that seems ready for the big stage.

A list of the 10 most-hyped teams for 2019 includes Nebraska. | Carriker on ranking*

This week in Husker history: Forty-one days after the firing of Frank Solich, Bill Callahan is introduced as Nebraska’s new head football coach.

Anatomy of an Era: It was bittersweet for Troy Branch when the 1994 team won the national championship.

Frank Solich’s appearance Wednesday at the Outland Trophy banquet in Omaha will be a step toward healing for the former Husker coach. | Shatel commentary*

Omaha Westside athlete Tyson Guzman announces he is walking on at Nebraska.

Sam McKewon says the Big Ten West is on the rise,* but the East still has the upper hand.

Wandale Robinson shows his big-play ability and toughness in the All-American Bowl.*

Anatomy of an Era: Troy Branch says one of Tom Osborne’s strengths was his ability “to get people to focus in the moment.”

Saturday’s All-American Bowl in San Antonio is just part of a whirlwind week for Wandale Robinson.*

Athlon makes an argument for a preseason top-25 ranking for the 2019 Huskers.

Anatomy of an Era: Linebacker Troy Branch talks about playing for the position coach they called Sybil.

Tonight and Friday will be a time to share memories of George Sullivan as services are held for the longtime Nebraska athletic trainer.

Anatomy of an Era: Toby Wright had a bitter rivalry with teammate Mike Minter — until he found out they were cousins.

Nebraska is lining up January visits as the dead period in recruiting continues.