June 2023 fresh links

Former Husker Noah Vedral has joined the Kansas staff as a volunteer strength intern.

ESPN’s Pete Thamel provides a look at Matt Rhule’s plan to rebuild Nebraska football. | Instilling toughness | ‘Purifying fire’ at Carolina

Tight end Thomas Fidone opens up about his relationship with Matt Rhule: “We’re both extreme alphas.”

Iowa Western’s head coach is impressed with Matt Rhule as the Huskers add JUCO walk-ons.*

The player countdowns keep coming: Quinton Newsome, Luke Reimer, Henry Lutovsky,* Chief Borders.* | Five more

Bob Stoops scoffs at the notion that Oklahoma will struggle in the SEC like Nebraska has in the Big Ten.

Sports Illustrated takes a deep dive into the past, present and future of Nebraska’s strength and conditioning program.

Three-star defensive lineman Carlon Jones from Texas has committed to the Huskers. | Coverage & highlights | Class of 2024 | Discuss

The 1890 Initiative is No. 19 in a ranking of the most ambitious NIL collectives.

Nebraska quarterback commit Danny Kaelin receives his first four-star rating, from 247Sports.

Billy Kemp, Ben Scott and MJ Sherman make Athlon’s Big Ten All-Transfer Portal Team.

Offensive lineman Caleb Pyfrom of Omaha Central chooses Illinois* over Nebraska and Minnesota.

The Big 10 Show: Can Minnesota win the West?

The latest batch of player countdowns: Nash Hutmacher, MJ Sherman, Nouredin Nouili, Tristan Alvano,* Javin Wright,* Malachi Coleman,* Blaise Gunnerson.* | Five more

It’s a big get for Nebraska as Carter Nelson, four-star tight end from Ainsworth, announces his commitment to the Huskers. | Coverage & highlights | Discuss

Nebraska’s top-30 finish* in the Directors’ Cup earns Trev Alberts a six-figure bonus. | Standings

Strength coach Corey Campbell discusses the 10 percenters, summer conditioning goals and the new weight room. | Video

Class of 2025 quarterback Stone Saunders has narrowed his list to five schools, including Nebraska.

Wide receiver Quinn Clark, son of former Nebraska I-back Ken Clark, announces his commitment to the Huskers. | Coverage & highlights | Discuss

Athlon Sports has Nebraska pegged for a Pinstripe Bowl appearance.

Husker Dan: Danny Kaelin joins the list of homegrown Husker quarterbacks.

Nebraska gets commitments from Denver-area safety Rex Guthrie and running back Kewan Lacy of Lancaster, Texas. | Discuss: Guthrie, Lacy | Class of 2024

Sam McKewon sees Daniel Kaelin as a plus for the recruiting class* in more ways than one. | Nelson to announce Wednesday

Stromsburg Cross County fullback Izaac Dickey is following his dream to walk on at Nebraska.

Sam McKewon ranks all 42 of the Big Ten’s nonconference games* for 2023.

This week in Husker history: Iowa and Minnesota are said to favor Nebraska’s 1913 bid to join the Western Conference, but the distance factor is giving other schools pause.

Former Husker I-back Dahrran Diedrick* has died of cancer at age 44. | Discuss

Juco defensive lineman James Williams* is joining the Huskers as a preferred walk-on. | Discuss

Player countdowns: Teddy Prochazka, Brian Buschini, Arik Gilbert,* DeShon Singleton,* Brodie Tagaloa* | Five more

Nebraska adds kicker Nico Ottomanelli to the 2024 walk-on class.

It’s a summer in which Matt Rhule’s culture reset largely falls into the hands of the players.

Adrian Martinez’s yard sale in Papillion draws fans* from near and far.

Take a look at who’s on campus for the recruiting weekend.

Nebraska enters the top 20 in national recruiting rankings with commitments from a pair of Bellevue West receivers, four-star Dae’vonn Hall and three-star Isaiah McMorris | Discuss: Hall, McMorris | Class of 2024

The Huskers get commitments from a pair of walk-ons, including quarterback Luke Longval from Iowa Western.

Nebraska’s big recruiting weekend could get a substantial boost* even before it begins.

Donovan Jones, three-star defensive back from Omaha North, announces his commitment to Nebraska. | Coverage & highlights | Class of 2024 | Discuss

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One we missed a couple months ago: A deep dive into Tony White’s defense.

Husker athletics will now be under the direct purview of NU system President Ted Carter rather than the UNL chancellor after a change approved* by the board of regents.

Nebraska women’s basketball’s conference opponents and nonconference schedule are announced.

Former Husker Clint Finley has been named head coach and athletic director at Sealy High School West of Houston.

The Big 10 Show: Conference picks for 2023, the Notre Dame question and more from BTN’s Gerry DiNardo in a chat with Adam Carriker and Jeff Thurn.

Player countdowns: Marcus Washington, Chubba Purdy,* Bryce Benhart.

Landen Davidson, a three-star offensive lineman from the Denver area, is the latest to commit to the Huskers for 2024. | Coverage & highlights | Class of 2024 | Discuss

A national writer for 247Sports has Nebraska pegged for a 7-5 season.

Player countdowns: Jaidyn Doss,* Malcolm Hartzog, Gabe Ervin, Isaac Gifford.

Evan Taylor, a three-star defensive back from North Carolina, announces his commitment to Nebraska for 2024. | Coverage & highlights | Discuss

Husker Dan admires the recent coaching and athlete additions.

Athlon Sports previews the Huskers and gives them a No. 55 ranking nationally.

The OWH camp countdown* begins with observations about a less-than-ideal first-year roster for Matt Rhule. Also under way is the HOL top 40

Nebraska gets its third commitment of the day in Callen Barta, a defensive back from Topeka. | Coverage & highlights | Class of 2024 | Discuss

Nebraska lands another Sunday commitment as Jake Peters, an offensive lineman from Cedar Falls, Iowa, says he’ll be a Husker. | Coverage & highlights | Discuss

Braylen Prude, an under-the-radar DB/OLB from Texas, announces his commitment to the Huskers. | Coverage & highlights | Discuss

This week in Husker history: Plans for Nebraska Field move forward. The venue would serve as the Cornhuskers’ home turf for 14 seasons.

Former Husker quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. leads the Omaha Beef to the Champions Indoor Football League title with a 50-30 win over the Salina Liberty.

Tad Stryker looks forward to the night of Aug. 31st and the first test of the Huskers’ physicality in the trenches under coach Matt Rhule.

Husker lineman Bob “Boomer” Brown, the college and pro Hall of Famer whose interception sealed Nebraska’s first bowl victory, has died* at age 81. | Discuss | HOF Huskers

Omaha North 2024 defensive back Donovan Jones gets a Nebraska offer after his camp performance Friday.

Husker quarterback commit Daniel Kaelin makes the final cut* in the Elite 11 after winning the accuracy challenge and tying for fifth in the Pro Day segment. | Interview

Husker Hour: Hear what Quinton Newsome has to say about the defensive backs. Also, the Jordy Bahl Effect and Jordan Larson’s hiring.

Stormy weather* disrupts but fails to derail the Friday Night Lights camp.

HuskerOnline looks at the most important transfer additions for Nebraska and its opponents.

It’s time for Friday Night Lights* camp, and here’s a rundown of the weekend’s visitors.

Check out this personal side of Matt Rhule and the Husker staff.

Husker softball gets a major boost as All-America pitcher and Papillion native Jordy Bahl announces she’s transferring from Oklahoma to Nebraska. | “Seismic” move*

Former Husker defensive lineman Maliek Collins has signed a two-year contract extension with the Houston Texans.

Max Anderson and Brice Matthews earn second-team All-America honors from the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association.

The wraps come off the 2023 volleyball schedule.

Nebraska’s fullback camp* draws dozens of participants to the Hawks Championship Center. | ’25 in-state offer

Indispensable Huskers: Jimari Butler and Marques Buford.

Big Ten Show: Jeff Thurn and Adam Carriker offer their takes on conference scheduling, where Colorado might end up, and the “Baby Gronk” sensation.

Nebraska appears set for a top 30 finish in the Director’s Cup* standings, which would mean a bonus for Trev Alberts.

Former Husker great Jordan Larson is joining the volleyball staff as an assistant coach, and baseball is bringing Rob Childress and Mike Sirianni aboard.

Matt Rhule and the 2023 Huskers are the focus this week at Off Tackle Empire.

Husker Dan wonders if Matt Rhule can duplicate Bob Devaney’s early success.

Husker legacy prospect Quinn Clark is among those receiving Nebraska scholarship offers* after the latest camps.

The Big Ten’s new scheduling model will close the door on a decade-long opportunity that the Huskers have been unable to exploit, Dave Feit writes.

Indispensable Huskers: Nate Boerkircher and Thomas Fidone.

Punter Kamdyn Koch, son of former Husker great Sam Koch, announces his commitment to Nebraska. | Coverage & highlights | Class of 2024 | Discuss

Trev Alberts says a lighter nonconference load* might be necessary in the expanded Big Ten. | McKewon on scheduling*

This week in Husker history: The San Francisco 49ers sign their top draft pick, running back Roger Craig, to a series of one-year contracts.

Quarterback Stone Saunders* and other prospects went through the paces Saturday the second of Matt Rhule’s June football camps.

Tyson Terry, three-star defensive lineman from Omaha North, announces his commitment to the Huskers for 2025. | Coverage & highlights | Discuss

Player countdown for 2023: Rahmir Johnson and Myles Farmer.

District 6 Player of the Year is the latest honor for baseball’s Max Anderson.

Memorial Stadium’s ninth decade: Changes galore for Nebraska football, but no return to dominance.

Congrats to Nebraska track and field throwers Rhema Otabor and Axelina Johansson, gold medalists at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Texas.

Four-star cornerback Mario Buford from DeSoto, Texas, announces his commitment to the Huskers. | Coverage & highlights | Class of 2024 | Discuss

Nebraska’s 2024 and 2025 conference opponents are unveiled as the Big Ten restructures its football scheduling with the addition of USC and UCLA, each of which will get a Nebraska visit. | Trev: No complaints | Commentary: Shatel,* Just,* Washut, ESPN | Discuss

Here’s a closer look at the 10 Huskers who were highlighted this week for their “relentless pursuit of improvement.”

HuskerOnline ranks the best offenses and defenses Nebraska will face in 2023.

Tommie Frazier headlines the Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame’s six-member class of 2023.

A countdown of most indispensable Huskers for 2023 begins.

At the satellite camp in Texas come insights from Matt Rhule, Evan Cooper, Terrance Knighton and Tony White.

College football analyst Greg McElroy is bullish on quarterback Jeff Sims.

“Sleeping giant” is a recurring theme as Big Ten football coaches speak anonymously with Athlon Sports about Nebraska.

Jeff Christy is out after four seasons as pitching coach for Nebraska baseball.

It’s a big day for Omaha Creighton Prep tight end Michael Burt, with offers from Nebraska and three other Big Ten programs.

Husker Dan says landing Daniel Kaelin takes the sting out of losing Dylan Raiola.

Matt Rhule will house the entire team and coaching staff in the Selleck Quadrangle dorm during fall camp.

TV host Kelly Clarkson surprises Malachi Coleman with a $15,000 donation to his nonprofit. | Video

Frank Solich is one of nine FBS coaches on the 2024 ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame. | Shatel: He belongs*

Matt Rhule discusses his motivation, mindset and more in a KETV interview.

A year after he committed to the Huskers, it’s time to get cranking for Jaidyn Doss.

Hail Varsity looks back* at when Matt Rhule’s Temple team rallied from 18 points down to beat Scott Frost’s UCF.

This week in Husker history: Word starts leaking out in 1913 that Nebraska is pursuing entry into the Western Conference, today’s Big Ten.

Husker Hour: Recapping football scheduling news, wrapping up Husker baseball with Jeff Liese, and reacting to Keisei Tominaga’s return to Nebrasketball.

ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit expresses belief in Matt Rhule’s ability to turn Nebraska around.

Our Memorial Stadium series continues with the successes and then the storm clouds of the eighth decade, 1993-2002.

Tommi Hill* is back at corner, and defensive coordinator Tony White likes what he sees.

It’s a big recruiting weekend,* with official visits by multiple prospects, all but one from Texas or Florida.

Max Anderson earns second-team All-America honors from Collegiate Baseball, and Brice Matthews is a third-teamer.