• The Huskers insist they're motivated. The Huskies believe they're improved. Round 2 of
Nebraska-Washington unfolds tonight, and here is the game-day coverage from
Omaha (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7), Lincoln ( 1, 2, 3), Seattle (1, 2, 3, 4), Everett (1, 2), Tacoma,
San Diego (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) and Kansas City. | Commentary: Shatel, Sipple, McKeever

• The L.A. Times looks at the strong-but-silent Taylor Martinez. | Licensing deal

• The latest rains are expected to affect parking but not the playing field.

• Sam McKewon: Which QB will translate his passion into victory?

• Five reasons to be excited about Thursday night's game.

• San Diego transit officials are beefing up trolley service for the bowl game.

• The Tacoma paper looks at NU's past and present success at inside runs.

• All-America placekicker Alex Henery discusses his remarkable NU career.

• Husker Locker previews the game: Matchups | Huskers to watch | Huskies to watch

• What must UW's depleted defensive line do to avoid a mismatch in the trenches?

• The tumultuous season might help Bo Pelini & Co. down the road. | Osborne's takes

• Tailback Chris Polk would love to shoulder the load against NU. | Early exit?

• Rematches aren't always kind to the winner of the first game.

• Martinez & Watson need good games Thursday, Sam McKewon writes.

• DeJon Gomes' high football IQ is part of what makes him more than meets the eye.

• The Huskies don't seem to mind the underdog role. | UW notes: 1, 2

• Rex Burkhead's Wildcat role is here to stay, Shawn Watson says.

• The San Diego paper looks at the NFL potential of Jared Crick.

• Husker staffer Brandon Rigoni tests his mettle on the Navy SEALs' obstacle course.

• View scenes from the players' visit to the USS Ronald Reagan.

• A couple of made-in-Nebraska scouting reports on the Huskers: 1, 2

• DeJon Gomes wears a protective boot as NU holds its final practice. Notes: 1, 2

• The Huskies' upset hopes might hinge on running the ball and stopping the run.

• Being a long shot motivates Washington linebacker Cort Dennison.

• UW's wideouts hope to be more physical this time. | UW notes: 1, 2 | Injury update

• Criticism of Shawn Watson has been unfair, Cody Green says. | Shatel: Good to go?

• The San Diego paper makes note of Bo Pelini's fiery sideline demeanor.

• NU fosters California recruiting ties by putting on a clinic for high school coaches.

• Who will take the snaps for UW when the Huskies visit next fall? | Washington Insider

• From Seattle, an assessment of the quarterback position at Nebraska.

• Niles Paul calls UW's "trash talk" a motivator. Notes from Monday's drills: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

• Check out the early round of predictions for the NU-Washington game.

• It figures to be tougher going for Nebraska's offense this time around against UW.

• Jared Crick is finishing strong after a slow start to 2010. | Game's NFL prospects

• Steve Sipple sees little chance of a Big Red letdown against Washington.

• Sam McKewon's Monday Takes: Taking the high road in recruiting.

• Here's a report on Washington's Sunday practice. | Notes

• Jake Locker says he skipped the 2010 NFL draft just for college experiences
like Thursday's bowl game. | Second chance | Something to prove

• Cornerback Alfonzo Dennard says he's returning "for sure" for his senior season.
Ditto for Lavonte David. More from Sunday's practice in San Diego: 1, 2, 3, 4

• The Huskers arrive in San Diego after a Christmas Day practice in Lincoln.

• Washington's defensive plans against NU begin with stopping the run. | UW notes: 1, 2

• Bo Pelini could learn from K-State's fiery basketball coach, Tom Shatel writes.

• The San Diego paper looks at how the Holiday Bowl dropped in the pecking order.

• Zac Lee remains positive as his NU career enters its final stretch.

• The Huskies hit the practice field in San Diego. UW notes: 1, 2

• Joe Broekemeier is just one of the team's walk-on success stories.

• Don't blame the bowls for schools' holiday red ink, Lee Barfknecht says.

• Ciante Evans and other young DBs look to step up. | Peso prospects

• A "Mission Valley Miracle" makes the Qualcomm field good as new.

• Here's another look at the big plays and close wins that got UW to a bowl.

• There was lots that Cameron Meredith had to master as a DE in the Pelini system.

• This month's extra practice time has given P.J. Smith a chance to regroup.

• Does UW have the nation's most overpaid assistant coach?

• New starter Terrence Moore intends to "make the best of a bad situation."

• A good game next Thursday could boost the draft stock of Jake Locker.

• Get your pregame PDFs: Printable rosters | NU media guide | UW media guide

• Washington junior tight end Chris Izbicki has left the team.

• Qualcomm Stadium's field is under water because of the California rains.

• The OWH tries to figure out the secret to Bo Pelini's bowl success on defense.

• Cameron Meredith has developed his game into a versatile package.

• Bowl ticket sales indicate Husker fans aren't hyped for this one. | Is anyone happy?

• Husker Dan previews the Holiday Bowl & gives an update on Christian Berkshire.

• Five Husker stories explain why donating tickets to the military is a good idea.

• Half of Washington's wins came in games not decided until the final play.

• Eric Hagg & Prince Amukamara are competitive buddies in the NU secondary.

• UW receiver James Johnson has a chance to salvage his season. | DT still learning

• Washington hopes the game marks the revival of a rich bowl tradition.

• Jake Locker is a man newly engaged to be married as he prepares for the bowl game.

• The Huskies have their final Seattle practice before their trip to San Diego.

• The hiring of Mike Ekeler by Indiana becomes official. Shawn Watson, meanwhile,
might be in the hunt for the Miami of Ohio job.

• Courtney Osborne is more than just a hard hitter, Marvin Sanders says.

• NU will need the depth on the D-line that Terrence Moore & Thaddeus Randle provide.

• After a season in flux, UW's O-line hopes it has found the right combination.

• McKewon's Monday takes: The Pelinis continue adjusting on defense.

• Rickey Thenarse is suspended for the bowl game after a DUI arrest in Lincoln.

• About 3,900 of Nebraska's bowl tickets remain available. | Holiday Bowl Blitz

• Washington linebacker Cort Dennison sat out the September game but hopes to be
a difference-maker this time. | UW Sunday practice notes

• The OWH looks at what made Lavonte David an instant success.

• Tom Shatel: The upcoming test of consistency will help tell whether NU is "back."

• UW's lack of depth at defensive tackle was evident at Saturday's practice.

• The Husker seniors reflect on their ascent from the tumult of 2007.

• When tailback Chris Polk gets his carries, Washington tends to get the win.

• The bowl experience isn't something to be taken for granted.

• Mike Ekeler reportedly is leaving to become Indiana's co-defensive coordinator.

• Congrats to the Husker athletes who picked up their diplomas today.

• Washington's defensive coordinator has gotten his wish: a do-over against
Nebraska. QB Jake Locker also says he's looking forward to Round 2. | Husky notes

• Bo Pelini is sticking with a bowl routine that has worked. More from Friday's
practice: Audio: Pelini, Sanders, Gomes | Notes: 1, 2

• Roy Helu Jr.'s unselfish way hasn't kept him from rising high on NU's rushing charts.

• Taylor Martinez's injury is rated the No. 3 turning point of the college football season.

• Steve Sarkisian wants his receivers to push back at NU's defenders. | Locker healed

• The wildcat formation gives Tyler Legate more chances to shine.

• The Huskers know it's essential to learn from their close losses.

• The two teams are drawing on differing motivation for the bowl game.

• Speedy scout-team receiver Kenny Bell gets rave reviews from the secondary.

• The young O-line talent seems to bode well for the future, Steve Sipple writes.

• Ten Huskers could be picked in the NFL draft next spring. | Dennard pondering

• Zac Lee says he's good to go if he's needed in the bowl game. | Post-practice
audio: Brown, Meredith, Cotton | Video: Gomes, Amukamara | Wednesday notes: 1, 2

• From Seattle, a look at what'll be different about NU vs. UW the second time around.

• This year's bowl game will run in the red financially for the Athletic Department.

• Brandon Kinnie prepares for an even bigger role in 2011.

• Spirits are high as the team moves past the loss to Oklahoma and begins
preparing for a familiar foe. Notes from Monday's practice: 1, 2, 3

• The Seattle Times examines UW's performance key statistical categories.

• Monday commentary: McKewon – The private-jet factor | Sipple – Emotional Bo

• Lavonte David's work ethic and nose for the ball add up to a monumental rookie year.

• An injury at defensive tackle has Washington making adjustments.

• Get a grin or three from Brad Dickson's look at an eventful week.

• Team captains and award winners are unveiled at the annual team banquet.

• More Pelini-Miami aftermath: What recruits are hearing | Sipple commentary

• The Huskies hold their first bowl practice since the 2002 season.

• Bo Pelini issues a statement saying he won't interview for the Miami job.

• A South Florida reporter talks with KLIN about the Miami/Pelini story.

• There's no mention of Shawn Watson in this update on the Vanderbilt search.

• Get used to Bo Pelini being a hot commodity, Sam McKewon writes. | Shatel: Is Bo
making a point? | Pluses & minuses of Miami job | Bo on the recruiting trail

• Another look at the strong bowl lineup that's in the Huskers' Big Ten future.

• John Papuchis dismisses a report that he's the frontrunner for a spot on Texas' staff.

• Bo Pelini declines to comment on a published report stating that he'll be
talking to Miami about its coaching vacancy. | Pay rank | The latest on Watson: 1, 2, 3

• Prince Amukamara receives the Pop Warner National College Football Award.

• The band may get to fly to the bowl game this time around.

• The Huskers are honored for the football program's academic success rate.

• Baker Steinkuhler is suspended for the bowl game because of a DUI citation.

• Odds & ends: Osborne to stay for a while; bonuses for Pelini

• There's plenty of Jan. 1st action in the Big Ten bowl lineup.

• There's been no big rush for bowl tickets, but sales could pick up.

• HuskerMax™ will join the NAA to form the largest tailgate at the Holiday Bowl.

• Take a look at the swag the players will receive at the various bowl games.

• The OWH's Dirk Chatelain breaks down some numbers that show an offense that
doesn't deliver under pressure. | Shatel: Indefensible decisions

• The Taylor Martinez rumors have Bo Pelini frustrated, Steve Sipple writes.

• It might've been an NU-Irish Holiday Bowl if UW hadn't finished strong. | Fan interest

• See how each coach voted in the final pre-bowl USA Today poll. | Bo has NU 8th

• Shawn Watson reportedly is in the running for the head coaching job at Vanderbilt.

• Sam McKewon: Will Bo Pelini be defined by his decision to back Taylor Martinez?

• Hear Steve Sipple discuss the fallout from the OU game and bowl announcement.

• Believe it or not, it'll be a rematch of the Huskers and Huskies in the Holiday Bowl
in San Diego. | Commentary: Max, McKewon, Bishop, Shatel, Keeler, McGrath |
Tickets: 1, 2 | Stats matchup | Bowl lineup