Fresh Links
February 6, 2019
Anatomy of an Era: “Tom Osborne Show” host Bill Doleman got inside perspectives on the team but sat outside in a most unusual seat during games.
February 5, 2019
With most of the hay already in the barn, it figures to be a quiet* signing day Wednesday for the Huskers. | Past follies with WRs | The development factor* | 2019 class
Former Husker offensive lineman Spencer Long is released by the New York Jets.*
Former Husker Jimmy Burrow, longtime defensive coordinator for Frank Solich at Ohio, announces his retirement from coaching.
On the eve of signing day, Sports Illustrated examines the rise in uncommitable offers.
Here’s a rundown of former Husker players and coaches in the new Alliance of American Football.
Transfer defensive tackle Darrion Daniels says there’s more to what drew him to Nebraska than his brother Damion’s presence on the team.
February 4, 2019
Defensive end Steven Parker opts for Kansas over Nebraska and Texas Tech. | Discuss
Sign up for next month’s Hunt with the Huskers featuring Scott Frost and benefiting Teammates Mentoring.
It’s now official: Former Husker Zac Taylor is the Cincinnati Bengals’ new head coach. | Highlights & more
Nebraska Athletics ended the 2018 fiscal year $6.6 million in the black.
Athlon forecasts this spring’s starting 11 on offense.
Four Huskers have been cited by Lincoln police for hosting a disorderly party.
February 3, 2019
Check out Burkhead and Suh images and more from Super Bowl LIII, won by the Patriots 13-3. | Carriker gut reaction*
Former Nebraska offensive coordinator Danny Langsdorf is joining the Fresno State staff as quarterbacks coach.
Anatomy of an Era: What sets Nebraska apart? To John Livingston, “it was those fans! … They’re a family who accept you once you come into the program and it stays with you for life.”
This week in Husker history: Staying or going? Coach William “King” Cole keeps Nebraska in suspense.
Former Husker Zac Taylor, coaching today in the Super Bowl, had coolness and toughness epitomized the drive in 2006 at Texas A&M.*
February 2, 2019
Lincoln High tight end John Goodwin* will walk on at Nebraska.
Jack Hoffman contines to provide inspiration to Rex Burkhead.
Receiver Demariyon Houston appears to be the most likely recruit to join the Huskers’ 2019 class come Wednesday, but things get fuzzy beyond that.
Anatomy of an Era: Receiver John Livingston turned down Nebraska for Arizona State but got a second chance.
February 1, 2019
A few perspectives on this year’s Super Bowl Huskers: Suh: SI, Newsday, OWH* | Burkhead: Cincy Enquirer, Newsday, OWH*
About 40 recruits are expected to turn out for this weekend’s junior day.* | Local prospects*
Ed McCaffrey says of his four football-playing sons, including new Husker quarterback Luke: “We didn’t sign them up for football. You’ve got to fall in love with the game on your own.”
Carlos Polk is replacing another former Husker, Doug Colman, as assistant special teams coach with the Dallas Cowboys.*
The Big Ten passed the SEC in per-school revenue payout for 2018, according to a USA Today report.
Sports Illustrated assesses the attractiveness of 17 teams’ national championship odds, including Nebraska’s at 100-1.
Foreman and Vrzal talk Super Bowl and recruiting in podcast episode 4.
January 31, 2019
An ESPN segment looks at the benevolent side of Ndamukong Suh.
Rivals’ national recruiting chief sees Nebraska’s class as the nation’s most surprising, and 247Sports has the Huskers among 10 teams that could make a splash on signing day. | Wooing WR Houston* | Remaining targets
The 2018 Huskers showed progress in this measure of success on offense, but there’s still plenty of room for improvement.
Athlon Sports has Nebraska among its top 20 teams on the rise for 2019.
Anatomy of an Era: “We were little linemen,” Riley Washington says of the receivers’ main role in the 1990s offense.
January 30, 2019
Bill Moos says on Sports Nightly that he’s not going to change his outgoing style. | Audio
New Husker defensive lineman Darrion Daniels is No. 9 in a ranking of transfer players for 2019.
A new statistical analysis finds that bad luck had a big hand in Nebraska’s narrow loss to Texas in 2006. | Game page
Former Husker teammates Ndamukong Suh and Rex Burkhead field questions about facing each other in the Super Bowl. | Rex in scholarly trio
The NCAA is considering ways to make marathon overtime games a thing of the past. | Poll on format
Three thousand free spring game tickets will be made available to military members and veterans.
Anatomy of an Era: Riley Washington feels he was let down by his coaches after he was vindicated in the legal system.
January 29, 2019
Athletic Director Bill Moos says the rumors about him are disgusting and have no merit,* and he has received the full support of the university president and chancellor* in a joint statement. | McKewon video | Timeline*
Wandale Robinson and Rondale Moore: Their first names are just the start of the playmakers’ similarities.
Husker Doc Talk discusses medical marijuana after Tom Osborne took a public stand on the issue.
Anatomy of an Era: Riley Washington’s recruiting trip from San Diego sold him on Nebraska even though it was December and he “had to get a jacket from the equipment room.”
January 28, 2019
Ndamukong Suh’s masterpiece is remembered as the former Husker gets set for football’s biggest stage. | 2009 Texas game page
Nebraska’s quest for pass-rushing help continues as outside linebacker Dylan Jordan* opts for TCU.
January 27, 2019
Steve Sipple says he’s going to miss Mr. Stiff-arm, Stanley Morgan Jr.
It’s either Nebraska or TCU for linebacker Dylan Jordan, who plans to announce his decision Monday. | Frost’s flights* | Carriker on top targets*