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Omaha Creighton Prep’s John Bullock announces he’ll walk on at Nebraska and likely start out as a safety.

Former Husker kicker Brett Maher earns NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors for the second time this season.

Adam Carriker says the Huskers won’t improve in the trenches without pushing themselves in the weight room.*

George Sullivan, longtime athletic trainer at Nebraska, has died at age 91.* | Book segments: 1, 2 | Mike Babcock’s memories

Tre Neal’s Nebraska career lasted just 127 days, but he’ll be a Husker much longer.

Scott Frost sees a winning mentality in the Huskers’ 2019 recruits.

Anatomy of an Era: Linebacker Mike Anderson says it was no fun going against hard-hitting fullback Cory Schlesinger in practice.

The OWH ponders what Nebraska would be without Husker football.*

Lincoln Pius X quarterback Austin Jablonski will walk on at Nebraska.

Anatomy of an Era: Mike Anderson and other linebackers almost left early because of their position coach’s ways.

The 2019 season has youth-movement potential for the Huskers.

Former Husker Alfonzo Dennard is arrested after another run-in with Lincoln police.

Meet Scott Frost’s right-hand man in recruiting, Sean Dillon. | ’19 class analysis*

Anatomy of an Era: Linebacker Mike Anderson wanted to play for Wyoming — until his family moved to Nebraska.

This week in Husker history: Nebraska hires Dana X. Bible, who would become the program’s first 50-win coach en route to college football’s Hall of Fame.

Scott Frost expects the players to be ready for Zach Duval’s winter conditioning program this time around.

The LJS looks at how the 2019 roster stacks up after the early signing period.

Running back signee Ronald Thompkins says his rehab is on schedule after Nebraska stuck with him following his ACL injury.

It’s now official that defensive tackle Darrion Daniels, brother of Nebraska D-lineman Damion Daniels,* is joining the Huskers as a graduate transfer.

Anatomy of an Era: Sonya Varnell had her run-ins with Lawrence Phillips, but she felt that keeping him on the team was the right move “because of all the demons he had inside of him.”

Nick Henrich expects his injured knee to be rehabbed in time for spring bill.

A Lincoln man pleads guilty in the July burglary at Scott Frost’s home.

Iowa Western O-lineman Joshua Wegener will walk on at Nebraska.

Linebacker Jacob Weinmaster is retiring from football because of injuries.

A Lincoln woman is charged in a scam involving hundreds of fraudulently purchased Nebraska football tickets.

Anatomy of an Era: Sonya Varnell is a Southerner who helped minority athletes with the transition to life in Lincoln.

Nebraska announces an early-signing class of 23 as defensive end Ty Robinson, O-lineman Jimmy Fritzsche and defensive end Brant Banks pick the Huskers. Scott Frost indicates there are a couple more coming. | 2019 signees | Frost presser & more

Ty Robinson’s decision is one to watch as signing day has arrived. Follow the tweets and signee info on recruiting page. | Discussion thread  | Timetable: Commits, Targets

Future Husker Luke McCaffrey has some old-school blood in him.

There’s no Pro Bowl spot for former Husker Lavonte David even though he’s had another productive season.

Sam Shurtleff, an outside linebacker prospect from Georgia,* announces he’s walking on at Nebraska. | Hudl highlights

Husker247 reviews the performance of Nebraska’s quarterbacks and secondary. | Scoring the defense

Here are a couple of rundowns of things to know with the early signing period* almost here.  | Signing-day drama*

Adam Carriker could’ve been a college quarterback,* but that would’ve meant giving up his dream of playing for Nebraska.

Anatomy of an Era: David Alderman says that “if your goal is for team success and not for personal accolades, it’s amazing what you can accomplish.”

Nebraska and Akron have scheduled a 2025 game and settled this year’s no-go for $650,000. | Moos: Talks “not contentious”

Poll question: Will Nebraska play in a bowl next season?

Wandale Robinson* talks about picking the Huskers, which coach had the biggest role in his recruitment and more. | Signing day preview | Recent hits & misses* | Recruiting ticker

Anatomy of an Era: David Alderman says the upperclassmen “didn’t view the younger people as a threat, but actually acted as coaches.”

Future Husker Ethan Piper says he’s fine with playing either D-line or O-line. | Early role for Chase?

Anatomy of an Era: Texas, not Nebraska, is where walk-on cornerback David Alderman almost ended up.

This week in Husker history: Bob Devaney says no to Miami.

Nebraska’s five in-state scholarship recruits form the bedrock* of the Huskers’ 2019 class. | Henrich’s decision* | Areas of attrition*

Anatomy of an Era: Gary Fouraker noticed diminishing camaraderie toward the end of his two decades with the Athletic Department.

Husker O-lineman commit Bryce Benhart is one big dude, but his coach says he’s also “a technician” who “understands leverage and balance.” | Extra mile by Wandale

Backup quarterback Andrew Bunch is exploring a possible transfer* but could end up staying put.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have waived former Husker Niles Paul.*

Former Husker assistant Mike Ekeler joins the staff at Kansas.

Anatomy of an Era: Gary Fouraker was the man holding the purse strings during the 60 & 3 era.

The Husker staff makes another mass recruiting visit, this time to woo four-star defensive end Ty Robinson in Arizona. | Spots to fill* | Signing schedule