NEWS ARCHIVE
August 2006
• The secondary expects to be picked on this fall.
• A closer look at the stadium enhancements.
• Bird's Nest in Chicago is an official HuskerPedia Hangout again this year.
• Tom Osborne is impressed with the facility* that is named after him.
• Security will be tighter* at games this fall.
• Husker Dan has a new Chip Chuckley show and LA Tech prediction.
• Blackshirts go out to 14 players.*
• Ndamukong Suh waits his turn.* A Cody Glenn Q&A.*
• The stadium upgrade has plenty of wow factor.*
• See how NU stacks up in a quirky Big 12 media survey.
• There are co-No. 1's at I-back* on the first depth chart, and Bo Ruud* is the starter
at weakside linebacker. More from Tuesday's news conference: 1,* 2, 3
• Ex-Husker Joe Dailey gets the starting nod at North Carolina.
• Former junior college players are fitting the system* in Lincoln.
• A Husker fan has a premonition about the USC game.
• The HuskerPedia Hangout tailgate party for LA Tech will be in a new location.
• Husker linemen look to live up to old standards.
• Stewart Mandel's PlayStation has the Huskers in the NC game.
• Zac Taylor's passing efficiency in practice is "way up," Bill Callahan says.
• It's yours for the downloading: The 2006 Media Guide.
• Cryer and Dagunduro* boost each other with a bond forged in the dorm.
• Brandon Jackson* is in the mix in the Huskers' I-back by committee.
• Meet Paul Farino, Nebraska's 270-pound fullback.*
• Zac Taylor is still picking up new things* in the West Coast offense.
• Bill Callahan's sales job is about to pay off.
• Trev Alberts returns to cover college football for CSTV.
• USC may need three or four players to replace Reggie Bush.
• Nicholls State CFN ticket winners were Jayne Gustafson of Fremont, NE and Ron Blase of Grand Island, NE. USC game deadline is Friday.
• For Rickey Thenarse,* Lincoln is an escape from south-central L.A.
• Lance Brandenburgh doesn't let his limited playing time soften his work ethic.*
• Mike Huff has lofty expectations for the offensive line.
• A Fort Worth writer observes the confidence level in Lincoln.
• RealFootball365 predicts the linebackers will lead the Big 12.
• Steve Octavien says he's back at full speed* after his appendectomy.
• Dan Titchener and Michael Such battle for the punting job.
• George Darlington* gets ready for his return to Lincoln.
• The stadium's new official seating capacity: 81,067.*
• The Huskers focus on situational drills at Thursday's (Aug. 24) practice.
• Lydon Murtha strives to play to his potential.* Cortney Grixby's cast stays on.*
• Nebraska cornerbacks face tough matchups in 2006.
• The new video screen is a big hit with the moth population.
• Sam Keller: Is he* or isn't he Nebraska-bound? Regardless, Joe Ganz says he welcomes any competition. Here's a look at Keller's record* at Arizona Statee.
• Husker Dan's Army has a new website location.
• Congdon ready to take the next step.
• Titus Brothers says there's no need to panic about the cornerback situation.
• Adam Carriker: Maybe he should be called Captain Crunch.*
• Sandro DeAngelis finds success in the CFL.
• KETV has a video preview of Texas Tech.
• Steady play puts Mike Huff* in line for a starting role.
• The brothers Roark* are excited to be on the same practice field.
• Louisiana Tech CFN ticket winners were Neil Mollard of Sacramento, CA, and Jeffrey Anderson of Centralia, MO. Nicholls State deadline is Friday.
• Meineke Car Care Centers in Omaha join the Business Directory.
• The Denver Post looks at the elevated expectations in Lincoln.
• A Q&A with Phil Elmassian.
• More from Sunday's practice: O-line tracker, the punting job*
• The OWH analyzes the strengths* of Glenn, Jackson, Lucky & Wilson.
• Tyrell Spain* jumps at the opportunity to contribute at cornerback.
• A decidedly faster tempo marks Bill Callahan's third fall camp.
• Andre Jones says he's got the green light to practice.
• Offensive tackle Carl Nicks learns that he has room to improve.*
• A sore hamstring hobbles cornerback Andre Jones.*
• Corey McKeon intensifies his focus* on the game, while Ndamukong Suh and Ty Steinkuhler prepare for larger roles.
• The Lincoln paper takes a look at the $69 million athletics budget.
• Nate Swift's* an offensive leader. Barry Turner willing to wait his turn on defense. Brandon Jackson in race for RB spot. Grixby not ready* to panic.
• New facility* tour set for Sept. 1st.
• Dane Todd* rides herd on the I-backs.
• QB Beau Davis seeks another chance to prove himself.*
• Major Culbert tries to stay focused and patient.
• Here's what you need to know about Fan Day today.
• Steve Octavien is out for a few days after having his appendix* removed.
• The USC game has Maurice Purify* stoked.
• No more Itty Bitty Committee: The receiving corps gains stature.
• A look at the new H-back* designation.
• Sports Illustrated previews the Huskers and ranks them 18th.
• Already have your USC tickets? Join us for the Friday cruise and/or dinner plus the tailgate
with 1,000 other Husker fans.
• The deadline for the CFN LA Tech ticket opportunity drawing is Friday.
• RealFootball365 looks at the secondary depth.
• A bigger, stronger Barry Turner has some new techniques* up his sleeve.
• Bill Callahan has praise for the O-line after Monday's situational scrimmage.*
• Brandon Jackson looks to be a difference maker.
• 'Coach Elmo' concerned about DB shortage.* Hardy working on regaining form.*
• What is the prototypical quarterback* in Bill Callahan's system?
• Barry Cryer's family is still weathering the storm.*
• Tom Shatel sees more than a little irony* in the look of the offense.
• Brian Hildebrand* is aboard and the running game shows signs of life* as the Huskers begin two-a-days and hold a scrimmage.
• RealFootball365 looks at the week one practice winners and losers.
• Nate Swift working to improve on his breakout year* in 2005.
• Blackshirts make progress.* Grixby feels no pressure leading the secondary.* Anthony West* shows promise.
• Harrison Beck* lands at North Carolina State.
• The Fort Worth paper looks at Turner Gill and his tall task in Buffalo.
• Notes from Thursday's (Aug. 10) practice, another indoors session.
• I-back Leon Jackson* leaves the team.
• Menelik Holt wants to contribute.* Joe Ganz working to be "the guy."* Dan Titchener aims to be NU's next great punter.*
• Husker Dan has an update on the game video request for NE soldiers in Iraq.
• The NCAA reinstates star USC receiver Dwayne Jarrett.
• JUCO quarterback Brian Hildebrand* is set to join the fall roster.
• A look at what's shaping up* at the safety positions.
• Fortunes can change fast..
• Ahman Green eases back into action in Green Bay.
• A healed Andy Christensen* vies for a spot in the O-line rotation.
• Dagunduro and Cryer* assume leadership roles on the defense.
• RealFootball365 previews the Colorado game.
• Mick Lowe checks in with the latest Huskers in the CFL news.
• Fourteen KSU players fail conditioning test.
• Demorrio Williams is stung by his reduced role with the Falcons.
• The Washington Post gives Zac Taylor passing grades.
• Californians for Nebraska will have ticket raffles again this year.
• A torn ACL* means Zack Bowman is out for the season.
• Jerry Tagge joins 10 other '70-'71 teammates at Adrian Fiala's golf tournament.
• The staff tries to locate Harrison Beck* after he misses practice. More from Saturday's drills: The linebackers, the O-line,* Dane Todd, notes (1,* 2)
• Day 2 of practice elicits stories on Todd Peterson, Brandon Rigoni and Kurt Mann, plus some notes: 1, 2, 3
• The BBS server is back up and running.
• There's a lively chemistry* between Kevin Cosgrove and the Blackshirts.
• The evolution at Nebraska is nearly complete, USA Today observes.
• NU starts at No. 22 in the coaches' poll.
• Nebraska is tops in a couple of categories in a poll of Big 12 players.
• Optimism and determination are in the air as the Huskers meet the press and open fall camp.* More coverage: 1,* 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,* 7,* 8,* 9, 10,* 11
• Lincoln native Jannel Rap will perform her Sea of Red song at the USC tailgate.
• The Blackshirts have high expectations; the offense has something to prove.*
• On the eve of the first practice, Steve Pederson likes the program's direction.*
• Californians for Nebraska will honor Darin Erstad on August 18th.
• Big 12 North hopes its slight experience edge* will lead to resurgence.
• Marvin Sanders* reflects on his days at Nebraska.
• Get through August. Purchase historic Husker videos dating back to 1940.
• A failed 2-point conversion is deja vu for the Huskers (from Canada).
• Ricky Thenarse is rarin' to go after getting the NCAA Clearinghouse's green light.