Fresh Links
June 4, 2018
Nebraska had the Big Ten’s second-highest total of reported fan ejections in 2017 at 141.
Adam Carriker picks his favorite all-time Husker at each position.
Steve Sipple sees Scott Frost building toward a big 2019 season with his pursuit of transfer players.
June 3, 2018
Tad Stryker applauds Scott Frost’s risk-embracing move of increasing full-speed contact in practices.
Anatomy of an Era: Keith Zimmer: “When your playing days are over, Nebraska doesn’t just discard you” but “pledges that ongoing support forever.”
This week in Husker history: Word begins leaking out in 1913 that Nebraska is seeking entry into the Western Conference, today’s Big Ten.
Indispensable Huskers: Young, Lightbourn, Farniok, Bootle, Stille.
Carlos Davis hopes for more clutch performances at the discus nationals.
June 2, 2018
Tyjon Lindsey’s creative streak helps expand his horizons far beyond the gridiron.
Husker walk-on Joey Johnson is named defensive MVP of the Nebraska Shrine Bowl. | Future Huskers shine | Vedral’s return*
JD Spielman is playing catch-up after missing most of spring ball with pneumonia.
Opponent previews: Michigan State, Illinois, Ohio State, Akron.
Nebraska is intent on remaking the linebacker position* for Erik Chinander’s 3-4 attacking defense.
The incoming walk-ons are quickly building a bond.
Anatomy of an Era: Keith Zimmer helped players from scout-teamers to All-Americans prepare for life after football.
June 1, 2018
Juco offensive lineman Desmond Bland from Arizona Western commits to the Huskers. | Highlights & coverage | 2019 class | Discuss
Nebraska lands graduate transfer Vaha Vainuku, a 6-foot-3, 295-pound lineman from Utah who has two seasons of eligibility* remaining. | Discuss
This month’s two Friday Night Lights camps will be open to the public. | Camping season
Greg Bell is just the sixth juco running back at Nebraska since 1971. Here’s a look at the five others.
Poll question: Is Scott Frost’s incentive package sufficient?
Scott Frost’s strength and conditioning program appears to be paying off for Carlos Davis in the discus.
Today’s installment of Anatomy of an Era is in memory of the recently departed, one-of-a-kind Brian Nunns.
May 31, 2018
There’s been attrition at inside linebacker, but coach Barrett Ruud says “we have three or four guys that are ready to play.”
Notre Dame graduate transfer cornerback Nick Watkins* says he’s strongly considering Nebraska as a destination.
Six kickoff times are announced, including the opener against Akron at 7 p.m. on Fox.
Husker247’s countdown of indispensable Huskers starts with safety Antonio Reed, quarterback Tristan Gebbia, receiver Tyjon Lindsey, tight end Jack Stoll and cornerback Lamar Jackson.
Anatomy of an Era: More from Trev Alberts — his rough indoctrination as a freshman, the plays he remembers most, and more.
May 30, 2018
Luke Gifford and Mick Stoltenberg* are taking part in summer workouts after missing spring ball with injuries.
Ryan Held says the pecking order at running back* continues to evolve, and a summer of conditioning and learning will be key.
Here’s a rundown of how the preseason magazines see the 2018 Huskers.
Recruiting note: Camp season is about to begin. | Pass-rushing options
Sales of the last few hundred available season tickets are under way.
It was game over for other schools once defensive end Casey Rogers got a Nebraska offer.
Anatomy of an Era: “We weren’t a very tough football team. … Early in my career I don’t believe the football team wanted it enough,” Trev Alberts says.
May 29, 2018
Husker walk-ons preparing for the Shrine Bowl have stories to tell about their first few days on campus: H247, HOL (1, 2), LJS, OWH.*
Linebacker Willie Hampton, who redshirted last season, announces* he’s transferring.
Juco newcomers are pushing the competition, and several redshirt freshmen appear ready to contribute.
Members of the coaching staff will visit 26 towns throughout Nebraska on June 11th and 12th.
Retailers of Husker merchandise are still enjoying the Frost effect.
Former Husker receiver Keyan Williams announces his transfer destination will be Ball State.
Big Red Cobcast: Pat and Tweedy yell at each other about who was better, Ahman Green or Lawrence Phillips. They also talk about recruiting and Nebrasketball.
Anatomy of an Era: A lightly recruited and “rather gangly” linebacker, Trev Alberts was an Iowa fan but found Nebraska to be a “natural fit.”
May 28, 2018
Breon Dixon’s versatility has the former Ole Miss defensive back in the mix at field-side outside linebacker. | Poll: Impact player?
Hail Varsity looks at what the Blackshirt tradition has meant over the last 50-plus years.
May 27, 2018
Opponent previews: Minnesota, Northwestern.
This week in Husker history: Future Hall-of-Famer Fielding Yost gets set for a brief stint as Nebraska’s coach.
Sunday columns: Sipple on rivalries | Shatel on scheduling*
Tony Fair, a big juco defensive tackle, will announce his decision between Nebraska and Indiana as soon as this weekend.
May 26, 2018
Mario Verduzco is focusing on four domains of learning as he gathers data to evaluate his quarterbacks’ progress.*