2002 SPRING DRILLS
& RED-WHITE GAME
Links to coverage, roughly in reverse chronological order:
• Will the stars of the spring game fade from view in the fall?
• The papers in Omaha, Grand Island, Lincoln preview the game, and so does the Colonel.
• Walk-ons keep up their pursuit of a dream.
• An update on the Bullocks twins and Mike Stuntz, and a spring game preview.
• A look at the special teams' prospects.
• Le Kevin Smith aims for August two-a-days.
• Trevor Johnson has turned things up a notch.
• Cory Ross and Marques Simmons make a run for playing time.
• The O-line's struggles keep Milt Tenopir busy.
• Willie Amos has two torn knee ligaments and faces surgery this week. Other notes from Monday's practice.
• Craig Bohl likes what he sees in LB Demorrio Williams.
• The defense is dominant in the April 13th scrimmage, and Willie Amos goes down with a knee injury.
• There's no slowing down for the sixtysomethings on the coaching staff -- Tenopir, Darlington and Young.
• A sore hamstring will keep Josh Davis out of the April 13 scrimmage. Look for more reps for the backup QBs.
• Wanted: More rush end production.
• LB Chad Sievers feels at home now.
• Photos from Wednesday's practice.
• Mike McLaughlin moves to receiver.
• A look at NU's changes on defense.
• Who will step up at tight end?
• Seppo Evwaraye: The Finn fits right in.
• Mike Stuntz and Curt Dukes will share the No. 2 QB spot this spring. Meanwhile, battles shape up at other positions, and Richie Incognito contends for the starting spot at left tackle.
• Randy Stella won't be back: 1, 2, 3
• The defense and especially the front four shine in Saturday's scrimmage. The O-line, meanwhile, needs time to gel.
• Another look at the I-back competition.
• Barrett Ruud keeps things intense but still has fun.
• Phil Bland gives the free safety position a try.
• For Rodney Burgess, patience pays.
• There's quite a crowd at I-back behind Diedrick and Collins.
• A four-pack on the QBs: Lord, Dukes, the Mikes and Giacone.
• Demorrio Williams contends for the Will linebacker spot.
• Signs of fatigue show at Wednesday's practice.
• Ross Pilkington discusses his return to football.
• Randy Stella's status will be decided by April 5.
• Curt Dukes makes a quick impression, but Jammal Lord is the clear No. 1 for now.
• Willie Amos adjusts to the cornerback position.
• Jammal Lord gets the green jersey and Curt Dukes tosses a TD pass in NU's first scrimmage.
• Wilson Thomas appears likely to figure in the leadership picture.
• The secondary works on improving its zone coverages as the Huskers strap on the pads for the first time.
• DeAntae Grixby talks about his trying times in 2001.
• An atypical newcomer at wide receiver is showing promise.
• Will less mean more for the O-line?
• Frank Solich says QB Jammal Lord may get the green jersey.
• NU tries out a smaller ball.
• On defense, Barrett Ruud gets the top spot at middle linebacker, while the line shapes up as a mix of youth and experience.
• The last thing Mike Stuntz wants is for "the play" to define his career. DeAntae Grixby, meanwhile, figures it's time to make an impact.
• Spring drills for the 2002 Huskers are finally under way. Among the changes are a slimmed-down Nate Kolterman and a greenish receiving corps. Still no word on whether Randy Stella will be allowed to rejoin the defense.
• Judd Davies plans on providing some in-your-face leadership, and John Garrison will lead in his own way on the O-line.
• The snowstorm delays the start of spring drills until Wednesday.
• Randy Stella awaits Frank Solich's call.
• There are the usual holes to fill but an unusual level of fan skepticism as the Huskers head into spring ball looking for answers on defense and at quarterback.
• With No. 7 gone, look for the offense to spread the ball around more.
• Richie Incognito is penciled in at left tackle.
• NU faces a rebuilding job on the O-line.
• Who will step up as team leaders?
• Jammal Lord hopes to build from a strong offseason and erase one of 2002's question marks.
• Jason Lohr and four others get an extra year for medical hardships.
• Results from performance testing show across-the-board improvement, and Wes Cody has reached a bench-press milestone.
• DeJuan Groce and Dahrran Diedrick say they'd like Randy Stella back on the team.
• Randy Stella meets with Frank Solich in the suspended linebacker's bid to return to the team.