NEWS ARCHIVE
April 2006
• Willie Harper reflects back on his playing career.
• Coach Callahan hits the recruiting trail.
• RealFootball365.com looks at the first half of the schedule.
• The spring shake-out continues as DE-LB Adam Blankenship departs.
• Tickets to the Big 12 championship game in K.C. go on sale.
• Titus Adams' late-season surge* improves his chances in the NFL draft.
• Husker coaches hit the recruiting trail, particularly in Texas.
• Husker Dan checks in with his spring game assessment.
• HuskerPedia™ interviews Larry The Cable Guy.
• Cody Glenn gets selected as a Sports Illustrated spring game star.
• Leon Jackson's exit exposes two ugly traits* of recruiting hype.
• Cory Ross strives to keep playing in a big man's game.*
• Stewart Mandel is encouraged by the Huskers, and SI ranks Nebraska 16th.
• CoachCallahan.com has updates on the recent golf classic and spring game.
• Larry Jacobson named one of twelve greatest South Dakota athletes.
• Leon Jackson decides to leave the program.*
• Seppo Evwaraye and Sam Koch hope their names are called in the NFL draft.
• The fumblerooski passes away quietly at age 27.
• Turner Gill works on attitude adjustment at Buffalo.
• Omaha North QB Phillip Bates* chooses Iowa State over Nebraska.
• A look at Maurice Purify's unprecedented two-sport accomplishment.
• The Big Red is back.
• A new MRI on Harrison Beck's throwing shoulder shows no major damage,* and Bill Callahan says the QB's progress as a player remains on track.
• The OWH marks the 10th anniversary* of Brook Berringer's* death.
• Use of a banned supplement gets Iowa State's top tackler kicked off the team.
• Starting jobs on defense are far from settled,* Kevin Cosgrove says.
• David Max endorses Tom Osborne for Governor.
• Bluecreek has a new Restore the Order desktop.
• Wistrom, Rucker, et al. have earned NU the label Defensive End U.
• Other schools try to duplicate Nebraska-style spring fever.
• The Reds dominate on both sides of the ball in a 35-7 win as the spring season wraps up. Find stats and coverage on the game page.
• Terrence Nunn works at sharpening his skills.*
• Eleven players are named to the Brook Berringer Citizenship Team.
• The Big 12 title game's future could be in doubt.
• Kenny Wilson will be an interested observer* Saturday. Suh ready to be a force.*
• Former Huskers Inc. event in Lincoln features Christian Peter and Tom Osborne.
• Linebackers Ruud and Bradley eager to be cleared for full contact.
• Matt Slauson making a name(s) for himself on the offensive line.*
• A few injuries crop up during spring practice.
• Matt Schick has a video report on Matt Herian.
• Southern Cal tries to stay hungry* as it reloads for next season.
• Tight end Justin Tomerlin* knows now's the time to start making a splash.
• A rugged mentality on the offensive line could mean a stronger running game.
• For many a hardcore Husker fan, the 2006-07 football season has begun.
• Planning to go to the spring game? Here's some info from the Athletic Dept.
• John Mabry interviews Steve Pederson.
• Barry Turner ready to make an impact,* but he knows he must be patient.
• The university says no to filmmakers shooting a football movie.
• Glenn misses most of practice with ankle sprain.
• Husker football coordinators get pay hikes.
• Rick Anderson prints are now available in the HuskerPedia™ Mall.
• U-back becomes part of the Husker alphabet.
• A more physical* Cortney Grixby emerges in spring ball.
• The fourth annual Former Huskers, Inc. dinner will be in Lincoln April 14th at the Cornhusker Marriott with Aaron Davis and Tom Osborne as speakers.
• Part three of the Tom Osborne interview covers the political years.
• Zack Bowman works on his technique.*
• Tyrell Spain tries to catch up after sitting out last season.
• Chris Patrick* works hard to make an impact on the offensive line.
• Greg Austin lends a hand as maintenance man* at center.
• Ten years after the plane crash, FCA festivities to honor Brook Berringer.*
• Barry Cryer takes healthy approach. David Harvey* looks to get noticed.
• Real Football 365 looks at the Nebraska running game.
• Matt Slauson becoming a force at right tackle as the O-line builds depth.*
• Crunch time with Daniel Bullocks 04/05.
• Patrick Kabongo re-signs with the Edmonton Eskimos.
• The Huskers work for further improvement* on punt returns.
• Cosgrove pleased with defensive progress. Brandenburgh moves to SAM* linebacker. Carriker ready to lead.
• Several players sustained injuries in Saturday's scrimmage.
• Kickers pushing each other in spring practices.
• Depth in offensive line* a priority. Glenn* impressive in scrimmage.
• Steve Sipple has a Q & A session with Zac Taylor.
• Callahan, Huskers emphasize
offensive line and I-backs.
• The running game* gets attention in the first major scrimmage of the spring.
• The imposing Ndamukong Suh works at mastering the game's mental side.*
• Chris Patrick glad he decided to stay and works to keep his starting spot.
• Advertising clutter at Memorial Stadium is being cut back.