NEWS ARCHIVE
February 2004
Items about the coaching transition are here.• Dave Kennedy says the Huskers are already becoming more explosive.
• The staff begins whittling the roster.
• Russ Hochstein signs a three-year contract with the New England Patriots.
• The Cincinnati paper assesses Demorrio Williams' pro potential.
• Matt Davison pursues a career behind the mike.
• Completion of the stadium project is pushed back a year.
• The new defense won't abandon the previous one's aggressive style.
• The staff changes still sting for Monte Kiffin, but not so with Charlie McBride.
• A Texan with a passion for the Huskers and for broadcasting is one of 12 finalists for ESPN's Dream Job.
• Eric Crouch considers another try at the NFL, this time as a defensive back.
• Richie Incognito and Grant Miller are charged with assault.
• He can recruit and coach, say those who have worked with John Blake.
• The walk-ons work extra hard to try to stay on the team.
• Steve Pederson says the staff tries hard to keep tabs on recruits' behavior.
• Jay Norvell gives coaching his all and has developed a trust and rapport with Bill Callahan over the years.
• A former NU recruiting target opts for Kansas.
• Callahan & Co. provide some halftime fireworks at the Devaney center.
• Ross Hochstein is still on cloud nine after going from near-unemployment to world champion in five months.
• Discipline and structure are big with Bill Callahan.
• Jay Norvell is glad his wait is over.
• A student of the game as a player, Randy Jordan was a natural in making the move into coaching.
• What's in a name? Tradition, says Bill Callahan as he decides to retain the term "I-back."
• Joe Dailey says he doesn't regret burning his redshirt.
• Larry Fitzgerald travels to Lincoln to prepare for the NFL combine.
• Harvey Perlman discusses NU's priorities and the football changes.
• Ryan Schuler gears up for spring ball but still awaits medical clearance.
• Tom Osborne vents about the changes in the football program but says his name can stay on the new athletic complex. More from his news conference: 1, 2, 3
• NU's running game won't turn soft, Dennis Wagner vows.
• The name is unforgettable, and so was the hair. Now find out what Wonder Monds is all about at age 51: 1, 2
• Joe Dailey says he welcomes the competition at QB.
• Tom Lemming rebuts Gary Barnett's allegations of giving Nebraska an unfair assist.
• Bill Callahan and his staff overcome a late start and sign an 18-member recruiting class that draws praise from the experts, if not a top 20 ranking: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
• Ty Steinkuhler gives the Huskers more than a strong tie to their past, and Cortney Grixby could see duty on both sides of the line of scrimmage. And Andy Christensen moves from a small school to the big stage.
• The Tunnel Walk treatment is part of NU's updated approach to recruiting.
• Cortney Grixby describes the unpeaceful life of a top recruit.
• Joe Dailey's ex-coach describes the QB as a good fit in the West Coast offense.
• The apparel contract is up for grabs as Paul Miles looks to improve NU's corporate partnerships.
• Bill Callahan still hopes to cap a frantic 3½ weeks with a big finish in the hunt for players who will begin to give the Huskers a different look.
• Home or away? Linebacker Rory Johnson and quarterback Rocky Hinds talk about the decisions they face.
• Maurice McClellan is the latest to decommit.