NEWS ARCHIVE
March 2007
• The defense has the upper hand in Saturday's scrimmage.
• Marcus Mendoza makes an early impression with his speed.
• A look at the extras in the contracts of Callahan, Pederson and Sadler.
• The Huskers reportedly will play New Mexico State in 2008, though the deal apparently has not been finalized. It would be the teams' third meeting.
• Will Henry works overtime at improving* his receiving skills.
• Dueling golf outings on the day before the spring game raise some eyebrows.
• Zack Bowman's knee injury is expected to sideline him for 4½ to 6 months.
• New items: Fear the Corn and Ralphie, It's What's for Dinner T-shirts.
• The Carolina Panthers' Mike Minter will call it quits after this season.
• Shukree Barfield aims for a starting spot this fall on the defensive line.
• Coloradans for Nebraska will have a special fundraiser on April 13th.
• It's a day for attention to focus on the defense: Larry Asante brings determination and hard hitting to the strong-safety* position, and Zach Potter's opportunity is finally at hand.* Notes from Monday: 1, 2 
• Cast your vote in the first signature series wine label design contest.
• The cornerbacks are gunning for more interceptions, and Randy Jordan wants the I-backs to have a sense of urgency. Notes from Friday: 1, 2, 3
• Maurice Purify sets high goals for himself, and Zack Bowman intends to improve on his strong finish in 2005. Beau Davis is driven by the hope for redemption.
• Houston Nutt's snub of Nebraska three years ago earns him a $1 million bonus.
• Carl Nicks aims to be a force at the "money spot" at left tackle. Thursday notes.
• Sam Keller is issued a citation for disturbing the peace.
• Maurice Purify drops some pounds after getting an ultimatum from Ted Gilmore.
• Former Husker Eric Alford is charged with sexual assault.
• Join several former Huskers on Friday night before the Spring Game.
• Tommie Frazier will be the guest speaker at the Houstonians for NE banquet.
• Spring drills begin today,* and finding a fullback is on the coaches' "to do" list. More: Bo Ruud (1, 2), notes (1, 2*). 
• Bill Callahan talks about the competition at QB on the eve of spring drills.
• The 2007 Blackshirts have leaders, Kevin Cosgrove says.
• Demand for skyboxes remains high.
• Bill Callahan says the Huskers' are on course for further improvement in 2007.
• Shawn Watson is set to fine-tune, not overhaul, the Husker offense.
• All eyes are on the QB race, but there's competition at all positions, and the LJS lists a dozen players to watch. Spring-practice notes, and a Callahan Q&A.
• Toniu Fonoti signs a free agent contract with the Atlanta Falcons.
• Who will step up this season into leadership roles on the defense?
• A former Buff catches some grief for joining the Nebraska staff as an intern.
• Bo Ruud moves to SAM linebacker and Major Culbert will again get repetitions at I-back as the Huskers head into spring drills striving for better consistency.
• Maurice Purify has added some weight that he hopes to shed.
• Carl Nicks is set to take over the left tackle spot on the O-line.
• See old playbook pages and more "insider" stuff on David Kolowski's website.
• Cory Schlesinger signs with the Dolphins.
• Contribute your Husker story to this Nebraska fans book.
• Cancer takes the life of former Husker fullback Dodie Donnell.
• Ahman Green figures he still has three or four playing years left in him.
• Zackary Bowman will be held out of contact drills this spring but intends to bring some excitement to the defense in the fall.
• Chris Patrick will skip his senior season and enter the NFL's supplemental draft.
• The Seattle Seahawks release Grant Wistrom.
• Order your limited-edition 3 Decades of Excellence Heisman football.
• Longtime athletic department administrator Barbara Hibner passes away.
• Brandon Jackson explains his decision to turn pro and says he has no regrets. More from the annual pro scout day in Lincoln: 1, 2
• Bill Callahan shares insights with high school coaches. See notes at end of file.
• Jeff checks in with a pre-spring Scarlet Commentary.
• Harrison Beck burns no bridges as he discusses his exit from Nebraska and his future at North Carolina State.
• Reserve your spot for the HuskerPedia™ 2007 USC travel/event packages.
• Another look at Nebraska's recruiting bonanza in Arizona.
• Former Husker, Packer and Steeler Lloyd Voss dies in Pittsburgh at age 65.
• Bill Callahan's agent hopes for a contract extension for the head coach.
• HuskerPedia™ readers are asked to read this important announcement.
• O-line woes: Mike Huff is injured, and tackle Chris Patrick's status is uncertain.
• Former Husker I-back Paul Miles resigns his Athletic Dept. post.