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AUGUST 31, 2018

Omaha Burke’s highly recruited Chris Hickman* has scheduled an official visit for the Colorado-Nebraska game.

Hail Varsity looks back at the only other time Akron and Nebraska played. | Game page

As the sun sets on Lee Barfknecht’s 39 years with the OWH, here are some memorable moments* in print.

Huskers look to gain an advantage with the nutrition program run by Dave Ellis.

UCF transfer Tre Neal has become the “cheat sheet” for Husker defensive backs.

Take a look at Memorial Stadium’s new POW/MIA chair and plaque.

A look at the promising special teams wraps up Jeremy Pernell’s position previews.

Which Huskers are “Space Cowboy” and “Ziggy Stardust”? That and more came up as Scott Frost fielded fans’ questions on the radio Thursday night. | Audio | Discuss

Former Husker Stanley Jean-Baptiste suffers an apparent broken arm in the Baltimore Ravens’ final preseason game.

“This isn’t Year Zero”: A look at the expectations surrounding Scott Frost’s first season. More: “Can’t-miss hire” | Spotlight Saturday* | All business | “Scott Frost Day”

AUGUST 30, 2018

The one-challenge-at-a-time approach of Scott Frost’s Huskers begins with Akron, Steve Sipple writes. | Martinez’s time: 1, 2* | Zips preview*

Running back commit Ronald Thompkins has been assured his Nebraska scholarship offer still stands despite his season-ending knee injury.

The Huskers name four season-long captains for 2018: Stanley Morgan, Jerald Foster, Mick Stoltenberg and Luke Gifford. | Discuss

Take advantage of the 2 for 1 special to join the BBS and participate in the game thread on Saturday.

From Dave Feit, a rundown of rejected Tunnel Walk songs.

In case you missed it: The Scott Frost tribute music video Long Road Home.

Jeremy Pernell previews the overhauled Husker secondary.

Printable rosters and 2-deeps for Saturday’s game are now available.

Scott Frost says he likes the team’s progress and Adrian Martinez’s confidence heading into Saturday’s opener. Also, Bill Moos discusses Tunnel Walk changes, alternate uniforms and more. Get all the coverage from Thursday’s practice here. | Updates & discussion. | Practice schedule

Dynamic Kentucky athlete Wandale Robinson will be among the recruits making official visits* Saturday.

They’re ready to get running: Devine Ozigbo and Wyatt Mazour

Make your Akron-Nebraska pick here. | Predictions: Carriker, Athlon, OWH

Anatomy of an Era: Fullback Cory Schlesinger on his work in the weight room: “It was almost like a drug of wanting to improve and get better.”

Throwback Thursday: 15 years ago today, linebacker Barrett Ruud scored the Huskers’ go-ahead TD in the opener against Oklahoma State.

The Zips have an experienced secondary to test the Huskers’ inexperienced quarterback.

Husker players will have area codes on their helmets this season.

AUGUST 29, 2018

Tristan Gebbia is reportedly transferring to Oregon State, where Mike Riley* is still on the staff | Discuss

ICYMI: An ESPN segment on Scott Frost and Nebraska.

Husker Dan weighs in on the quarterback situation.

“It’s a surreal feeling”: In a BTN interview, Adrian Martinez describes his emotions ahead of his historic start under center.

Nebraska’s 2022-25 conference schedules include games with Michigan each year, a return of Iowa on Black Friday, and a challenging set of crossover games in 2024. | Discuss

Tom Osborne says he’s feeling more anxious ahead of the Huskers’ opener than he has in “20-some years.”*

The game in Lincoln will be a $1.17 million payday for Akron, according to this USA Today report.

A number of game-day upgrades await fans at Saturday night’s opener.

QBs coach Mario Verduzco says Tristan Gebbia assured him on Saturday that he was staying. Get all the coverage from Wednesday’s practice here. | Updates & discussion | Practice schedule

Jeremy Pernell’s position previews continue with a breakdown of the linebackers.

Don’t miss the Long Road Home tribute video to Scott Frost.

Anatomy of an Era: Cory Schlesinger explains why he “knew it was going to be a touchdown” when the play was called in the huddle on the first of his two TDs in the ’95 Orange Bowl.

He’s a firefighter, drummer and coach, and now former walk-on Bob Sledge* is entering the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame.

AUGUST 28, 2018

The Big Red Cobcast guys discuss how the season plays out, go over the depth chart and make their Akron predictions.

Quarterback transfers are becoming the new normal in college football. | B1G youth movement*

The defensive line gets a B-minus in Jeremy Pernell’s preseason analysis.

No Blackshirts will be issued before the opener, defensive coordinator Erik Chinander says. Get all the coverage from Tuesday’s practice here. | Updates & discussion | Practice schedule

Nebraska will look once again into getting an NCAA waiver that would make transfer quarterback Noah Vedral immediately eligible.

Adam Carriker predicts the outcome of the Akron game — and the 11 others on the Huskers’ schedule.

Husker Doc Talk: Does Tristan Gebbia’s exit add to or ease the pressure on Adrian Martinez?

Here’s a look at performances by notable true-freshman quarterbacks in season openers over the past several seasons.

Tristan Gebbia’s departure is now official as Scott Frost confirms the quarterback has been granted a release from his scholarship.

Anatomy of an Era: There were 11 fullbacks when Cory Schlesinger arrived in 1990, and he wondered, “How in the world am I going to get up there and start playing?”

Tad Stryker says the biggest vote of confidence for Adrian Martinez was cast by Tristan Gebbia — with his feet. More commentary on the Monday presser page.

AUGUST 27, 2018

Bobby Bowden won’t be in Lincoln to watch his son coach against Nebraska on Saturday.

Scott Frost makes the top five in this list of best college football offensive masterminds.

Oregon State is reportedly the transfer destination of linebacker Avery Roberts.

Check out this week’s Nebraska Football Show in six parts: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

The Akron game could be a confidence-builder with the Huskers favored by more than three touchdowns.

No. 2 quarterback Tristan Gebbia missed practice Monday and is no longer enrolled at the university. Get the details and more news and commentary from Monday’s game-week press conference here. | Updates | Gebbia discussion | Practice schedule

Former Husker AJ Bush is named Illinois’ starting quarterback after less than a month on campus.

Jeremy Pernell previews the improving offensive line.

Athlon looks at what sort of run-pass ratio to expect from Scott Frost.

The Athletic Department’s fundraising program is getting a makeover that will be launched this week.

Poll question: Will you be watching Thursday night’s games?

AUGUST 26, 2018

Husker running back commit Ronald Thompkins II suffers a knee injury in his season-opening game in Georgia.

The Huskers’ 2018 season is likely to rise or fall with Erik Chinander’s defense,* Sam McKewon writes.

The depth chart has been released, and Adrian Martinez will make history as the Huskers’ first true-freshman starter at quarterback in a season opener. Chart, coverage and analyis here. | Carriker gut reaction | Discuss

Jeremy Pernell gives the Husker receiving corps an A-minus grade.

Sean Callahan writes about Scott Frost’s unique connection to small-town Nebraska.

From Hail Varsity, a conversation with quarterbacks coach Mario Verduzco.

Anatomy of an Era: Tom Osborne on in-game adjustments, players’ ownership of the program, and how his coaching philosophy evolved.

This week in Husker history: A pair of Kickoff Classic victories (1983 & ’88) and Bo Pelini debuts (2003 & ’08).

With the arrival of game week, here are six storylines* to watch.

AUGUST 25, 2018

The OWH* and LJS roll out their season preview sections. | Shatel: 8-4 season* | Sipple on QB decision

Saturday night’s practice was open to students. Look for “Boneyard Bash” updates here.

Jeremy Pernell previews the Huskers’ promising stable of running backs.

Sophomore left tackle Brenden Jaimes is taking his big role on the O-line in stride.

Sam McKewon says it’s been eight years since Nebraska football has been this fun.*

Anatomy of an Era — Tom Osborne: “If a player felt that I at least tried to understand him, understood where he was coming from, it made a difference. It seemed to fire them up to play to the best of their ability.”

AUGUST 24, 2018

Good news for Comcast cable subscribers: BTN will stay in the channel lineup.

Running back Tre Bryant is retiring from football because of his chronic knee issues, Scott Frost announces after Friday’s practice. Word on the quarterback job may come this weekend. | Video & coverage | Updates & discussion

Jeremy Pernell previews the Husker quarterbacks.

UCF transfer Tre Neal is already a leader in the Husker secondary.

Greg Austin sees promise in Brenden Jaimes and the offensive line.

Rivals has Adrian Martinez on its list of 10 true freshmen likely to make the biggest impact this season.

AUGUST 23, 2018

Tim Riley had a mouse problem at his Omaha screen-printing shop in the mid-1980s. Here’s the story of how that led to the birth of the Blackshirts logo.

Offensive coordinator Troy Walters has high expectations for Mike Williams* at wide receiver. | McQuitty’s restart

Hail Varsity takes a crack at putting together a depth chart for the season opener.

Bill Moos says the Nebraska brand just needed a little dusting — and now, “it’s dusted”: 1, 2,* 3

Here are photos (1, 2) from Thursday’s practice, which had no media access. | Practice schedule

The Huskers’ options at the Duck-R position are still being sorted out.

Defensive lineman Peyton Newell is finding balance on and off the practice field.

Get up to speed on the 2018 rule changes affecting kickoffs, blocks below the waist and more.

Kirk Herbstreit names Scott Frost the “Biggest Impact Head Coaching Hire” of the 2018 cycle during the “Herbie Awards.” | Video

Anatomy of an Era: Sportswriter Mike Babcock caught heat for unknowingly breaking protocol before the 1978 opener against Alabama.

AUGUST 22, 2018

Here’s a look at why “fast blinkers” are in demand* in Scott Frost’s system.

Ohio State suspends coach Urban Meyer for the Buckeyes’ first three games of 2018. | Discuss

Running back Thomas Grayson announces his decommitment from the Huskers. | Coverage & highlights | 2019 class | Discuss

Linebacker Avery Roberts, a highly rated 2017 signee who was unable to rise on the depth chart this year, will transfer.* | Discuss

There’s been no decision on who will start at QB, but a situational scrimmage Thursday may help settle the matter. Also, offensive lineman Jalin Barnett has retired from football. More from Wednesday’s practice here. | Updates & discussion | Practice schedule

Tom Fornelli says Nebraska won’t win its division in 2018 but will be the team to watch in the Big Ten.

Mike Devaney sees similarities between his father and Scott Frost, as well as the initial circumstances they faced when becoming Nebraska’s head coach.

A suspect in the burglary of Scott Frost’s home is arrested again.

Here’s an X’s-and-O’s look at Scott Frost’s use of overloaded formations.

Anatomy of an Era: Sportswriter Mike Babcock says there’s always somebody out there “who knows more about what you’re writing about than you do. … So there’s a certain humility you have to have.”

AUGUST 21, 2018

Safety Marquel Dismuke is starting to live up to his reputation as a big hitter. | Bootle’s confidence* | Tone-setting seniors

Nobody will be immune from being selected for special-teams duty.

There’s more trouble for Richie Incognito as the former Husker is accused of disorderly conduct and making threats at an Arizona funeral home.

Two high-profile recruits will be among the official visitors for the Akron game.

Taking full advantage of the relaxed redshirt rules won’t be a simple task.

Cornerback Will Jackson, a juco transfer who arrived in June, has left the team.*

Here’s the story of one family’s connections to the “Band Song,” which has endured despite being hastily composed during the train trip to the 1941 Rose Bowl.

Anatomy of an Era: Mike Babcock landed a sportswriting job in Lincoln in 1978 and now “just can’t imagine” leaving the state.

In this week’s Big Red Cobcast, Pat, Joe and Tweedy talk about balloons, Maryland vs. Rhabdo, expectations and the occasional tangent.

AUGUST 20, 2018

Starting spots on defense are still being sorted out, and newcomer Braxton Clark is on the rise at cornerback. Get those details and more Monday’s practice here. | Updates & discussion. | Practice schedule

Four Nebraska opponents are in the top 15 and three others receive votes in the preseason AP poll.

It’s hard to tell cornerback is a new position for freshman Cam Taylor. | Fall camp recap

AUGUST 19, 2018

Power football still has a place in Scott Frost’s up-tempo offense, Erin Sorensen writes. | McKewon: Rewind* and Seven must-fixes* | Sipple on QBs

Wisconsin starting wide receiver Quintez Cephus takes a leave of absence to fight criminal charges he expects to be filed against him.

Anatomy of an Era: Doug Colman thinks Nebraska “can make it happen again, because Nebraska is a special place.”

This week in Husker history: Coach Ewald “Jumbo” Stiehm, whose teams lost just twice in his five seasons at Nebraska, dies at age 37.

AUGUST 18, 2018

An estimated 8,000 fans* took in Fan Day, and some early arrivers waited 12 hours* for their moment with Scott Frost. | Video: 1, 2 | Photos: 1, 2, 3,* 4* | Updates & discussion

The LJS looks at how things are shaking out by position with the opening kickoff just two weeks away.

The energy and organization of Saturday’s practice impressed the BTN Bus Tour crew during its stop in Lincoln, and Gerry DiNardo noticed an uptick in athleticism. | Video & coverage | Discussion & updates | Fall camp schedule

See this breakdown of an 18-segment, 30-second video from Friday’s scrimmage. | Recap of week

Husker Doc Talk explains why more is more when it comes to the number of players at Nebraska.

A lack of progress in negotiations with Comcast has BTN’s president concerned. | KeepBigTen.com

Anatomy of an Era: Doug Colman says coaching with Tom Osborne’s approach in mind has allowed him to “stay calm in tough situations and … make the right decisions a lot of the time.”

AUGUST 17, 2018

Former Husker Chris Jones is impressing the Detroit Lions in training camp, but with a heavy heart.

Scott Frost confirms it’s now a two-man battle for the starting QB job and says both Adrian Martinez and Tristan Gebbia would deserve to play if there were a game this weekend. Get all the coverage from Friday’s scrimmage here. | Updates & discussion | Video | Fall camp schedule

Adrian Martinez is one of Tom Fornelli’s five potential breakout quarterbacks for 2018 and is No. 9 in Athlon’s ranking of Big Ten QBs.

As Ryan Held demands toughness from his running backs, Mike Rozier’s example comes to mind.

A nine-win Husker season is among Athlon’s outrageous predictions for the Big Ten in 2018.

Brian Brown’s printable 2018 schedule is now available for downloading.

Last chance: Enter to win a hotel and ticket package for the Colorado-Nebraska game. Proceeds benefit Californians for Nebraska’s scholarship fund. Drawing is Saturday.

Husker247 looks at three newcomers and three returnees who stand out.

Anatomy of an Era: Linebacker Doug Colman initially saw Nebraska as his ticket to the NFL, but his focus soon turned from “What can this place do for me?” to “What can I do to help this team?”

AUGUST 16, 2018

Ole Miss transfer Breon Dixon says the team’s goals are paramount and he’ll give 100 percent to whatever role he’s assigned, whether it’s at linebacker or on special teams.

Hail Varsity looks at why tackles for loss are important in Erik Chinander’s defense.

See video from last week’s much-discussed talk to the team by Grant Wistrom and Jason Peter.

Deontai Williams brings an edge to the safety position as he battles for a starting spot.

Here are a few photos from Thursday’s practice, which had no media access. | Fall camp schedule

Poll question: What do you think of the new redshirt rule?

Jovan Dewitt says the Huskers have the personnel to be aggressive rather than play it safe on special teams.

The weekly Husker Hour Radio Show with Damon Benning and Gary Sharp begins August 23rd.

Sam McKewon says Devine Ozigbo’s biggest struggle — getting past the line of scrimmage — might now be one of his strengths.* | “Home-run hitter” | Bell’s progress

Corn Nation reviews the OWH book “Frost: A Husker’s Journey Home.” | Excerpts*

A Florida-based organization is pushing for Nebraska to end* its balloon-release tradition. | Discuss

AUGUST 15, 2018

The Pipeline can’t be restored overnight, but Tad Stryker does see immediate improvement coming for the offensive line under Greg Austin.

The race for the starting quarterback job continues, but it could be decided sometime soon. Get all the coverage from Wednesday’s practice here. | Updates & discussion | Fall camp schedule

Tom Osborne says the sellout streak likely would’ve ended had Scott Frost not been hired.

Athlon writers assess each game and see Nebraska finishing 6-6 or 7-5.

Ndamukong Suh says he recommended the hiring of Scott Frost three years ago, but Shawn Eichorst “made his own decisions that put us back.”

Running back Maurice Washington makes an Associated Press list of 14 true freshmen who could have a major impact this fall.

Anatomy of an Era: Clayton Carlin on the locker room after the 1995 Orange Bowl win over Miami: “Just the release of emotions was something special. It was crazy in there for a long time.”

AUGUST 14, 2018

Coach Mario Verduzco says the battle at quarterback* remains “highly competitive.” | Audio

Scott Frost talks on the Jim Rome Show about the state of the program and how his coaching style draws from Tom Osborne.

Here’s a map and what else you need to know about Fan Day.

Erik Chinander says the defensive depth chart is starting to firm up after Sunday’s scrimmage. Get video and coverage from Tuesday’s practice here. | Updates & discussion | SSO’s Fall Practice Primer | Fall camp schedule

The TeamMates mentoring program featured in a Power of Sports TV segment.

Tickets are available for the Husker Nation Kickoff Luncheons next week in Lincoln and Omaha.

A look at Scott Frost’s past patterns suggests three running backs will share the bulk of the carries. | Who rises at RB?* | Crucial week for QBs

Anatomy of an Era: Grad assistant Clayton Carlin coached quarterback Frank Costa in high school, then coached against him in the 1995 Orange Bowl.

AUGUST 13, 2018

It’s called “stretch,” but it’s actually a demanding and dynamic warm-up* that sets the tone for the fast-paced action of practices under Scott Frost.

Bill Moos says Nebraska has a structure in place* to avoid the sorts of scandals plaguing Maryland and Ohio State. | Audio | More topics | Commentary: Shatel,* Barfknecht*

Sophomore offensive tackles Matt Farniok and Brenden Jaimes enter their sophomore seasons with strong résumés but plenty to prove.

A short video released Monday is packed with 14 moments from Sunday’s scrimmage.

Grant Wistrom elaborates on what he and Jason Peter told the team Friday.

Police make two more arrests in the burglary at Scott Frost’s home.

ESPN.com looks at Scott Frost’s life in a fishbowl at Nebraska.

Nebraska vs. Michigan ranks among the five most important games as ESPN previews the Big Ten.

Anatomy of an Era: Trainer Jerry Weber remembers “great guys who worked their butts off and never took a day off or a play off, you know? A lot of kids nowadays don’t get that concept.”

Nebraska is holding its own* in recruiting among Big Ten powers. | Frost’s pitch | Class of 2019

The Tennessee Titans release former Husker defensive back Joshua Kalu.

AUGUST 12, 2018

Sam McKewon says this is the best bunch of running backs* the Huskers have had since 2011. | Sipple: Praise stirs interest | A quicker Ozigbo

Here are photos of Sunday’s scrimmage from the Athletic Department. There was no media access. | Discuss | Fall camp schedule

It’s like “going from being broke to being a millionaire.” That’s how Erik Chinander sees the move by players like Will Honas from the juco level to Division I.

Anatomy of an Era: Longtime athletic trainer Jerry Weber: “You get close to kids when they get injured because you spend more time with them, sometimes three hours a day.”

This week in Husker history: World War I brings a coaching change.

AUGUST 11, 2018

The LJS looks at how first-time QBs have fared under Scott Frost. | Sipple: 8-4 in ’18?

The OWH’s Homegrown Huskers* series continues with an examination of recruiting drop-offs in northeast Nebraska* and Omaha.* | Rural decline*

Maryland places coach DJ Durkin on administrative leave as the school investigates apparent misdeeds by the football staff that came to light after a player’s death.

Here are a few photos from Saturday’s practice, which had no media access. | Fall camp schedule

Freshman cornerback Cam Taylor is doing all the right things as he vies for a significant role in the defensive secondary.

Tom Osborne shares some words of wisdom with Turner Gill’s team at Liberty University.

AUGUST 10, 2018

The Huskers* get a pep talk from former Blackshirt greats Grant Wistrom and Jason Peter.

Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice discuss a couple of positions that Husker fans will have their eyes on — running back and quarterback — in the latest Husker Doc Talk.

Scott Frost spoke glowingly about running back Maurice Washington but cautiously about the QBs’ progress after Friday’s practice. | Video & coverage | Discussion & updates | Fall camp schedule

A 59-yard reception by Brandon Reilly was a highlight as former Huskers saw action in NFL preseason games Thursday.

O-line coach Greg Austin makes ESPN’s list of top 40 under 40 college football coaches and staffers.

Tom Osborne* talks about his 180-man rosters, how he pursued local players and more. It’s part of the OWH’s “Homegrown Huskers” series,* which examines Nebraska’s in-state recruiting* collapse. | Connecting with high schools*

Anatomy of an Era: Trainer Jack Nickolite says Tom Osborne didn’t give many rah-rah pregame speeches, but he instilled confidence by telling the players how they were going to play and what to expect.

AUGUST 9, 2018

Defensive backs coach Travis Fisher* sees a “Honey Badger-type guy” in Antonio Reed. “He can give you a lot.” | Audio

Nebraska’s young quarterbacks are picking up leadership skills on the fly.

Lamar Jackson says he welcomes being pushed by the abundant young talent at cornerback.

Thursday’s practice had no media access, but here’s a photo gallery from the Athletic Department. | Fall camp schedule

BTN is enlisting Scott Frost and other Big Ten coaches in the network’s campaign* to renew its deal with Comcast cable. | KeepBigTen.com

Athlon has Nebraska vs. Michigan State on its list of 10 potential Big Ten upsets.

Police make an arrest in connection with the burglary last month at Scott Frost’s home.*

Anatomy of an Era: Superstars or obscure walk-ons, they were all treated the same by trainer Jack Nickolite.

AUGUST 8, 2018

Notes, videos, photos and more from Wednesday’s practice are arriving, with upbeat news at the running back position. | Updates & discussion | 110-man camp roster | Fall camp schedule

AUGUST 7, 2018

Transfer linebacker Will Honas says he’s picked up confidence since the end of spring practice. | Ruud: “Smarter” camp regimen

Tight ends coach Sean Beckton says he has a “physical and dominating”* player in sophomore Jack Stoll.

Questions at quarterback, wide receiver and defensive line have expectations for Minnesota tempered in 2018.

Brenda Tracy joins the Big Red Cobcast to discuss the Ohio State situation, her relationship with Mike Riley and more. | Discuss

Anatomy of an Era: Damon Schmadeke recalls midweek practices where “it was full contact, full pads. We’d be hitting those people like it was game day.”

AUGUST 6, 2018

Red is still avoided* in Colorado’s football facilities as the Buffs and Huskers get set to renew their rivalry.

Scott Frost is No. 6 on Pat Forde’s list of most intriguing coaches for 2018.

Quinton Newsome, a three-star defensive back from Georgia, commits to the Huskers. | Coverage & highlights | Discuss | Class of 2019

Former Husker Mike Brown gets kudos in Brian Urlacher’s Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech.

Defensive coordinator Erik Chinander says the secondary has taken a “huge step” forward since spring. Full coverage of Monday’s practice here. | Discuss | Fall camp schedule

Check out the newly unveiled uniforms for 2018.

Adam Carriker lists a handful of players who could have a surprising impact on offense.

Anatomy of an Era: An injury steered reserve I-back Damon Schmadeke into a demanding coaching role in the championship seasons of 1994 and ’95.

Former Husker defensive end Jay Moore wins the Lincoln City Men’s Golf Championship with a record-setting final round. | Bio

AUGUST 5, 2018

Nebraska’s academic support complex is set for a $1.3 million renovation.

Matt Davison says his friendship with Scott Frost won’t be a problem in his continued role as radio color analyst.

Wisconsin appears loaded for a run at No. 1.*

Offensive lineman Michael Lynn from Colorado has committed to the Huskers. | Coverage & highlights | Class of 2019 | Discuss

Wide receiver Dominick Watt is awaiting NCAA clearance to join the Huskers.

Game-by-game computer projections have the Huskers on the bubble for a .500 season.

With Maurice Washington and Tre Bryant practicing, Ryan Held is flush with options at running back.

Excerpts from the OWH’s book “Frost: A Husker’s Journey Home” are viewable online.*

Here are photos from Sunday’s practice, the first pads session of fall camp. | Discuss | Practice schedule

Hail Varsity looks at Scott Frost’s blending of the old and the new in his formula to right Nebraska’s ship.

Anatomy of an Era: When Darren Schmadeke arrived in ’91, “I think we were satisfied with those nine-win seasons,” but then guys like Christian Peter and Tommie Frazier “decided we were going to take it to the next level.”

This week in Husker history: NFL jobs don’t interest Bob Devaney.

AUGUST 4, 2018

Jack Stoll appears poised for a big role at tight end after a rough start in the program. | Fresh slate for Ozigbo*

A focus on better food choices is helping players add good weight.

Saturday’s practice was closed to the media, but the Athletic Department has photos and video comments* from Scott Frost and three players. | Discuss | Fall camp schedule

The team gets an inspirational talk from former Husker Mike Rucker.

Anatomy of an Era: “The thing is, you’ve got hands like feet.” Receiver Darren Schmadeke’s reaction to those words from his position coach might surprise you.

Luke Gifford finally has the body to fit in with most Big Ten linebackers, and he credits strength coach Zach Duval and the training staff.

AUGUST 3, 2018

Kieron Williams agrees to a contract with the Phoenix franchise of the new American Alliance for Football.

Multi-sport athlete Emil Radik,* who played for the Huskers in 1952 before finishing his college career at Omaha University, has died at age 84.

Having to learn a new playbook is nothing new for Ben Stille as he tries to crack a deep defensive line rotation. | “The quiet one”: Akinmoladun*

Cole Conrad and Tanner Farmer are aiming to move offensive line forward as they wage their position battle.

Akron opens fall camp with an eye on Nebraska.

Here are interview videos of five additional players at Thursday’s press conference: Carlos Davis, Alex Davis, Ben Stille, Jack Stoll & Caleb Lightbourn. | Presser coverage

These five Huskers may be on the cusp of a breakout season.

There is no media access to today’s practice, but tweets from Athletic Department personnel provide a few glimpses. | Photos | Video | Mo Barry interview | Fall camp schedule

Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice kick off the preseason with a Husker Doc Talk session discussing Urban Meyer, the return of Dave Ellis and Ron Brown, and more.

AUGUST 2, 2018

Former Husker Quincy Enunwa’s recovery from last summer’s season-ending neck injury appears nearly complete. | New thumb injury

Coach Ryan Held provides updates on his running backs* in a Sports Nightly segment. | Audio

Hail Varsity previews the defensive line by the numbers.

Basketball came first for Mark Gilman in high school, so he’s still amazed to have become a key cog on Nebraska’s 1994-95 championship teams.

Coverage, videos, commentary and more from Thursday’s pre-camp press conference can be found here. (You won’t want to miss what Tanner Farmer had to say.) | McKewon recap | Updates & discussion

Tom Osborne says he “really didn’t understand the culture” the last three seasons but expects that to change, even though it won’t be “a reincarnation of 1995, 1996 or 1997.”

Jeremy Pernell looks at Scott Frost’s effort to build a championship culture.

Nebraska gets no votes* in the preseason coaches’ poll, while four opponents land in the top 15.

After 17 years of helping pro athletes including LeBron James, nutritionist Dave Ellis* is glad to be back with the Huskers “to give them an edge in this fueling space.” | Anatomy of an Era

Husker Dan has a true Husker story for the ages.

A Husker247 series examines how Scott Frost assembled his UCF staff and kept it intact in the move to Lincoln: Intro | Part 1

Steve Sipple wonders how much of the playbook Scott Frost will be able to throw at his young QBs.

It’s now or never for these five players, says HuskerOnline. | Fall camp storylines | Five veterans to watch

OWH camp countdown, Nos. 10-6*: Carlos Davis, Dedrick Young, JD Spielman, Lamar Jackson, Greg Bell.

Anatomy of an Era: Chad Stanley says his friend and roommate Brook Berringer was “kind of like Clark Kent back then. He was larger than life.”

Scott Frost is among the 65 coaches with a vote in this season’s Amway Coaches’ Poll.

AUGUST 1, 2018

Ohio State places coach Urban Meyer on administrative leave as the school investigates his response to domestic abuse allegations against a former assistant. | Commentary: Lesmerises, Barfknecht,* Briggs, Shatel* | Timeline | Discuss

Running back Maurice Washington is admitted* to Nebraska and gains NCAA clearance for immediate eligibility. | McKewon commentary: 1,* 2 | Highlights | Discuss

Classmates in grade school ridiculed him as a big, “dumb,” stuttering kid. Here’s the story of how Matt Slauson found his voice and made it in the NFL.

Hail Varsity looks at what can be learned from UCF’s quarterback battle in Scott Frost’s first year there.

Kirk Ferentz’s staying power at Iowa gets a tip of the cap from Steve Sipple.

Anatomy of an Era: Which assistant coach “could look at the greaseboard and really dissect a defense … and beat them”? Chad Stanley dishes on the 1990s staff.

Sam McKewon lists seven walk-ons* to watch, and five potential break-out* Huskers. | Five newcomers to watch | Top transfers*