NEWS ARCHIVE
April 2007
• NFL draft, Day 2: Jay Moore is taken by the 49ers (1, 2, 3, 4), and four Huskers agree to free-agent deals.
• Adam Carriker (1, 2, 3, 4, 5), Brandon Jackson (1, 2, 3, 4, 6) and Stewart Bradley (1, 2) are chosen on Day 1 of the NFL draft.*
• Off-season reading materials: Forever Red by Steve Smith, Diary of a Husker by David Kolowski, An Era of Greatness by Johnny Rodgers.
• Jay Moore and Adam Carriker have driven each other to greater heights, on the field and on the NFL draft charts.
• The last blanks in the 2008 schedule are filled with San Jose State, New Mexico State and, still unofficially, Western Michigan.
• Players bring some smiles to patients at Omaha Children's Hospital.
• As the draft nears, Jay Moore works on his game — his golf game.
• His NFL draft fate is filled with uncertainty, but Brandon Jackson savors the moment as he is about to end a Nebraska dry spell. And Dane Todd hopes his name is called.
• UNL's chancellor isn't on board the latest push for a playoff.
• Tim Bangert of McClurg Capital joins the Business Directory.
• He arrived in Lincoln with little fanfare. Now it seems everyone's taking a look at Adam Carriker.
• David Max interviews former coach Bill Glassford (1949-55).
• This article has somehow escaped our attention for more than a year. Better late than never: The story of Clinton T. Ross.
• Ex-Husker Dan Alexander's six-TD game sets an AFL record.
• Coach Cosgrove will speak at a Chicagoans for Nebraska event.
• Brandon Jackson waits to find out where the NFL draft sends him.
• Tony Horning of Minneapolis is the winner of the first Signature Series wine label design contest. Graphic artists are invited to compete for the Roger Craig label.
• Text messaging may soon be banished from college football recruiting.
• Zac Taylor will be the main attraction at a Big Red of the Rockies event.
• NFL Network will re-telecast the spring-game five times in the next few days.
• Wake Forest initiates new season-ticket policies to keep the red away.
• Harvey Perlman says he expects to extend Steve Pederson's contract.
• Another academic honor comes Dane Todd's way.
• Grant Wistrom will start his life after the NFL as an assistant high school coach.
• The Huskers' safeties try to send a message with some big hits. On the line, Ndamukong Suh acquires a "killer instinct."
• It's all Reds in a 38-0 rout as QBs Keller and Ganz both shine. Marlon Lucky's knee injury is described by Coach Callahan as a medial sprain.
• Several of NU's 2007 foes also had their spring games this weekend. Scout 'em: Wake Forest, Iowa State, Oklahoma State, Texas A&M, Colorado, Kansas.
• The 10 members of the 2007 Brook Berringer Citizenship Team are announced, and Andrew Shanle earns the first Cletus Fischer Endowed Scholarship.
• The Huskers will be looking for playmakers at quarterback other positions as fans get their spring fix. More: six thing to watch for, seven Huskers to watch.
• Going to the game? Print out the Red-White rosters (and even your tickets) before you go. And check out these other things to do on campus, and don't forget the HuskerPedia Hangout tailgate.
• Linebacker Nick Covey refuses to let injuries keep him down.
• A cornerback from Texas is a "soft commit" for 2008. About 80 prospects are expected at the spring game Saturday.
• Danny K's in Orange, CA, will host a CFN watch party at 5:30 p.m. April 14.
• Ted Gilmore seeks better consistency from his wide receivers, and Kevin Cosgrove looks for big plays from the defense.
• Never mind the QB race -- who will suit up as Lil' Red?
• Frank Solich briefly returns to Lincoln in conjunction with the reunion golf outing.
• Last season's clock rule changes are overturned. Also, kickoffs will now be made from the 30 yard line.
• NFL Network subscribers can see a tape-delayed telecast of the spring game.
• The spring game has become much more than a scrimmage.
• Sam Keller and Joe Ganz will take turns directing the No. 1 offense Saturday.
• Andre Jones hopes to give the kickoff-return game a spark.
• The spring game program (a de facto media guide) is available for downloading.
• ESPN.com looks at the closer-than-expected competition at quarterback.
• Buddy Wyatt embraces the rebuilding job now underway on the defensive line.
• Football apparently has become more fun these days for Marlon Lucky.
• Lydon Murtha says it's time to step up. Todd Peterson learns the rise and shine* routine. Practice moves outdoors for the first time this spring.
• Tom Osborne still misses coaching and the relationships with players.
• The linebacking corps hopes to avoid the injury bug. Steve Octavien sees some action at rush end.
• Placekickers* Jake Wesch and Alex Henery try to seize an opportunity. Ndamukong Suh shows his versatility. Rickey Thenarse thrives on the big hit.* Notes from Friday: 1, 2, 3
• Zach Potter plans to fill Adam Carriker's shoes by being himself.
• The offensive players get used to the quarterbacks' individual quirks.
• J.B. Phillips: Is he a tight end or a fullback?* Sometimes a little of both.
• Redshirt freshman Keith Williams is ready to contribute at offensive guard. Notes from Wednesday: 1, 2, 3
• Cody Glenn plays with pain as his foot injury still hampers his running.
• The Sporting News' Tom Dienhart ranks the Big 12 coaches.
• Tom Osborne helps Iowa Western C.C. get up and running in football.
• Zack Bowman's injury makes this spring seem like a flashback to Andre Jones.
• Kevin Cosgrove expects a speedy recovery for Zack Bowman. Notes from Monday's practice.
• Walk-on Andy Poulosky works into contention* at defensive end.
• There are a few tickets still available for the DREAM Spring Game event.
• It's a pivotal spring for D.J. Jones and other young offensive linemen.
• Shukree Barfield is happy to be in Lincoln after his detour through Kansas.
• The contenders at fullback have big shoes to fill.
• Bill Callahan's drive to learn brings a parade of coaches to town.
• Zack Bowman's injury puts the cornerbacks on the hot seat.