NEWS ARCHIVE
December 2005
• Steve Pederson guarded by State Trooper at K-State game because of threat.
• Top 25 ranking next on the agenda for the Cornhuskers.*
• Wednesday's win builds momentum* for next year.
• Penalties on the game-ending play would not have affected the outcome. The play is destined* to become a classic known as the "San Antonio Scramble."*
• Nebraska deserves more credit from critics and a boost in the rankings.
• The Huskers win a thriller at the Alamodome, 32-28.
• It's 1995 Nebraska vs. 2005 USC. Vote now.
• Joe Blahak is recovering from a stoke and could use some get well cards.
• College Football News ranks two Nebraska teams 1 and 2 all time.
• Sports Illustrated rates the 1993-97 Huskers the No. 3 dynasty of all time.
• Jersey selection is sometimes a numbers game. Just ask lucky 13.*
• Victory Haines excited to be able to play at Nebraska.
• Angus McClure will join Aaron Stamn on Turner Gill's coaching staff.
• Matt Schroeder* is a classic Nebraska story.
• Former Huskers will participate in the 32nd Annual Nebraska Classic Golf Event.
• NU leads a ESPN top 10 college team poll to pit against USC.
• Cory Schlesinger still enjoys playing for the Lions in spite of the losing.
• Scott Downing is a finalist for the top job at Northern Colorado.*
• Rulon Davis reneges on his verbal commitment* and will instead attend Cal.
• Tony Samuel named head coach at Southeast Missouri State.
• Jared Helming is ending his career at Nebraska on a positive note.
• Zac Taylor's evolution has impressed Coach Callahan.
• Dane Todd:* "It's just been happier around here than it was before".
• NU freshmen give it their all on special teams.
• Le Kevin Smith puts "the play" behind him.
• Jeff Souder* keeps football practices interesting.
• Saturday's practice was without 10 seniors who took part in commencement.
• Le Kevin Smith happy he decided to stay another year.
• NU's young offensive tackles have had to grow up fast.
• Turner Gill a finalist for the University of Buffalo job.
• A Hurricane Katrina Husker family needs help.
• Perspective from several recruits and potential recruits.
• Turner Gill to get second interview at University of Buffalo.
• Harrison Beck* gets a valuable education all season long.
• More recruit commitments: OL Victory Haines* from Snow (UT) CC, OT Carl Nicks* from Hartnell (CA) CC and safety Ashlee Palmer from Compton (CA) CC.
• Six Huskers honored at annual football banquet.
• Former Huskers have mixed emotions about the future of the program.
• Former NU assistants' names come up in Big 12 coaching vacancy talks.
• It's official: Gary Barnett resigns as Colorado coach. Receives $3M settlement.
• Kyle Vanden Bosch among the NFL sack leaders.
• Husker Dan checks in with his Colorado column. Get the new Ralphie shirt.
• Josh Freeman wins the Simone Award for Kansas City's top football player.
• Gary Barnett out at Colorado.
• Jackson Stamm* makes the travel team to the Alamo Bowl.
• Turner Gill interviews for the head job at the University of Buffalo.
• Nebraska adds more Academic All-Americans.
• Alamo Bowl practice will be in the new Championship Indoor Center.*
• Troy added to the 2006 schedule on Sept. 23rd at Memorial Stadium.
• Matt Herian eases back into practice.
• San Diego running back/safety Anthony West commits to the Huskers..
• Florida* offensive lineman Cruz Barrett commits to the Huskers.
• The Colonel checks in with his Colorado assessment.
• Dontrell Moore finding a home on the defensive line.
• Congdon, Turner Named Rivals.com Freshman All-Americans.
• Adam Carriker makes AP All Big-12 and plans to stay at NU.
• Lightning and Thunder can't wait for bowl game and next season.