NEWS ARCHIVE
December 2008
• Twenty-five years later, Tom Osborne's gutsy decision still draws admiration.
• Hank Rohn, a fullback on the 1941 Rose Bowl team, dies in California at 87.
• From Steve Sipple, a tip of the cap to Joe Ganz.
• Bo Pelini reflects on how he was shaped by his father.
• Improved defensive play has some Huskers wishing for a mulligan or two.
• It's time to peruse the Week 17 installment of Huskers in the NFL.
• Check out the song Sea of Red from Bullseye, a band that includes former Huskers Joe Chrisman and Brett Lindstrom.
• Joe Ganz's top attributes don't show up on the stat sheet, Shawn Watson says.
• A strong finish by Marlon Lucky would be fitting, Tad Stryker writes.
• Steve Sipple says Bo Pelini deserves a pay raise.
• Motivation is the bowl wild card, as the 1969 Sun Bowl showed.
• Mike Brown goes on injured reserve for the fourth time in five years.
• The Wall Street Journal researches the Ohio "Cradle of Coaches."
• Winners of the Gator Bowl ticket contest were Troy Bowen of Denver and Kristopher Petersen from Missouri.
• Offensive tackle Mike Smith turns a midseason setback into motivation.
• Patrick Witt and Zac Lee battle for an inside track on the QB job.
• Anthony Pelini, the father of Bo and Carl, dies at age 85 in Ohio.
• Mike Rucker does charity work while home for the holidays.
• Anthony Steels counsels others after overcoming cocaine addiction.
• Rickey Thenarse pushes forward after his family tragedies.
• The Huskers' time-of-possession advantage has paid dividends.
• Roger Craig is a Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist for the first time.
• See the Week 16 wrap-up of Huskers in the NFL.
• Steve Sipple says ISU's new coach should borrow a few ideas from Bo Pelini.
• Hype, hope and the new BMOC: A meditation by Sam McKewon.
• Alfonzo Dennard starts getting the hang of the defensive scheme.
• The versatile Russ Hochstein adds fullback duties to his repertoire.
• Husker Dan puts together his Christmas wish list.
• The 2009 secondary will have experience on its side.
• Alex Henery and fame continue to be something of an odd couple.
• Tom Osborne says Bo Pelini's relatively low salary must be taken in perspective.
• NU's recruits include a sizeable representation from championship-caliber high school programs. | Cody Green's title game: 1, 2
• Iowa State hires Paul Rhoads as its head football coach.
• Alex Henery will contend for punting duties in '09.
• It's been a long journey to a California title game for future Husker Taylor Martinez.* | Result*
• Stability at the top is benefiting NU's highest-profile sports, Tad Stryker writes.
• Mark Mauer recalls the 1982 Orange Bowl game vs. Clemson.
• After football, it's a "Mr. Mom" life for 1983 Heisman winner Mike Rozier.
• Johnny Rodgers, Mike Rozier and Eric Crouch relish the Heisman experience.
• See the Week 15 summary of Huskers in the NFL.
• Anthony Blue struggles to regain confidence in his mended knee.
• Jacob Hickman says the new-look '09 O-line will be fine.
• From the OWH, the sad story of Stevie Hicks.
• Turner Gill and Buffalo agree to a contract extension through 2013.
• A wealth of redshirts sets a solid foundation, Steve Sipple writes.
• The captain-selection system is a hit.
• The recruitment of defensive backs addresses a depth shortage in the secondary.
• Team awards & season captains are unveiled at the team banquet.
• Four Huskers make the Orange Bowl's 75th Anniversary Team.
• Former Husker assistant Monte Kiffin will join son Lane at Tennessee.
• Quentin Castille takes his short-yardage role to heart.
• Andrew Green of San Antonio becomes the third cornerback to commit to NU in a week.
• Bill Callahan seems to be a good fit with the New York Jets.
• Ganz, Swift & Peterson relish the ride from the 2004 scout team to the big stage.
• Gene Chizik bolts from Iowa State after two seasons to take the Auburn job.
• Husker fans go Hollywood in the Jim Carrey film "Yes Man."
• Crouch, Rozier and Rodgers explain their Heisman votes.
• Sam McKewon looks at the evolution of Shawn Watson's offense.
• Who'll fill the shoes of Swift & Peterson and Ganz in 2009?
• Husker Dan checks in with some Gator Bowl talk and more.
• Check out the Week 14 installment of Huskers in the NFL.
• QB recruit Cody Green toughs it out as he and his team aim for a Texas high school championship.
• There are new faces ready to step up on the 2009 offensive line.
• Steve Sarkisian gets job-juggling advice from Bo Pelini.
• The coaches' ballots reveal something about poll politics.
• Steve Sipple rethinks things and says Auburn could be a good fit for Turner Gill.
• Lazarri Middleton, a California cornerback, commits to Nebraska.
• Marlon Lucky second-guesses his decision to return in 2008 but aims for a strong finish to his senior season.
• The New Mexico job reportedly goes to someone not named Shawn Watson.
• Sam McKewon looks at the offensive players who stood out for Nebraska in '08.
• Shawn Watson reportedly interviews for the New Mexico job.
• NU is enjoying momentum on the recruiting trail, and the Florida trip could add to that, Bo Pelini says.
• Bo Pelini looks back on the whirlwind that was December 2007.
• Tad Stryker revisits five indicators in assessing the '08 Huskers.
• Roy Helu is a spark plug the Huskers' resurgent ground game.
• Zac Taylor's younger brother is gunning for a national title. | Result
• Three walk-ons were key in the big three-pointer against Colorado.
• Turner Gill was tired of being turned down before Buffalo came calling. Now his Bulls are MAC champions.
• Ndamukong Suh is named first-team All-Big 12 by the Associated Press, and Matt Slauson and Alex Henery are second-teamers.
• Armando Murillo and his brother continue their sibling rivalry.
• Scott Koch of York gets ready for another big game as an official.
• Mike McNeill works to become a better blocker as he chases a receiving record.
• Alex Henery shrugs off his new hero status.
• From Sam McKewon, top defensive players and best plays of '08 for Nebraska.
• Steven Sipple and Tom Osborne discuss offensive juggernauts.
• Husker Dan reviews the Colorado game & other items of interest.
• Ndamukong Suh says he'll return for his senior season.
• The Huskers return to practice and begin preparations for Clemson.
• From Sam McKewon, the best and worst of the Huskers' season.
• Big 12 red tape may delay NU's official Gator Bowl invitation until Sunday, but sources say it'll be Nebraska vs. Clemson. Check out our bowl game ticket & lodging packages. Study up on the Tigers via the pregame page.
• Nebraska and Wyoming set up a three-game series for 2011, ’13 and ’16. | Future schedules
• Check out the Week 13 report on Huskers in the NFL.
• Alex Henery wins Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week honors.
• David Max gives his 2 cents and some video links on the Colorado game.
• Welcome to a new contributor to the site, Justin Prestidge. | Monday review
• DE Kevin Young decommits from Kansas and switches to NU.