NEWS ARCHIVE
January 2010
• An early signing period would be bad for NU, Sam McKewon says.
• Quarterback Brion Carnes says he remains undecided despite a report of a commitment to Western Kentucky.
• WR recruit Quincy Enunwa could be this year’s under-the-radar standout.
• Carl Nicks is rated the 13th-best player in the upcoming Super Bowl.
• Steve Sipple sees Yoshi Hardrick as a potential difference-maker on the O-line.
• NU enjoys an improving image in the eyes of prospects and their coaches. | Notes
• Season ticket prices hold steady for the 2010 season.
• Walking on at NU prepared Curt Tomasevicz for the rigors of becoming an Olympian.
• Funding disparities between academics and athletics have detractors and defenders.
• A strong finish to 2010 recruiting can set up a big 2011, Sam McKewon writes.
• Shawn Watson and two others with NU ties – Tyrone Hughes and Joe Moglia – pursued the South Florida coaching job that went to Skip Holtz.
• The Walk-On Club's recruiting wrap-up is Feb. 12 in Hastings featuring Ted Gilmore.
• Saturday’s Senior Bowl gives two Huskers a chance to enhance their draft status.
• Kyle Vanden Bosch is added to the AFC Pro Bowl roster.
• Recruiting updates on three players: Corey Cooper | Owamagbe Odighizuwa (1, 2) | Bronson Marsh (1, 2)
• Tickets to the Red-White spring game go on sale next week.
• Adrian Fiala is out as color commentator for Husker radio broadcasts.
• Millard South QB Bronson Marsh ends the waiting and commits to UNO. | McKewon on recruiting
• It’s always a work in progress for James Dobson and his staff.
• A player’s character is more important now than ever before, Steve Sipple writes.
• Tad Stryker says Prince Amukamara must be ready for the spotlight.
• NU remains solidly in the hunt for defensive stars Corey Cooper & Owa Odighizuwa.
• Recruit Walker Ashburn has more than an idle interest in Sunday’s NFC title game.
• Being Tommie Frazier’s cousin doesn’t make Brion Carnes a run-first QB.
• Steve Sipple doesn’t sense Bo Pelini is among coaches looking for greener pastures.
• Kansas enters the picture for Millard South’s Bronson Marsh.
• Get your Blackshirts and official Holiday Bowl t-shirts.
• Vince Ferragamo and Tom Osborne will be the guests at the CAL4NE banquet.
• See the tribute video that was played at the Outland Trophy banquet.
• Expect some Suh backlash by April, Sam McKewon writes.
• Ex-Husker Curt Tomasevicz is officially an Olympian in both 2- and 4-man bobsled.
• Recruiting creates tough calls for players and coaches alike. | Remaining targets
• See Ndamukong Suh’s appearance on ESPN’s SportsCenter.
• Larry Asante will play in the Senior Bowl on Jan. 30.
• Ex-NU punter Sam Koch says he's in a groove entering tonight’s Ravens-Colts game.
• Former Husker cornerback Andre Jones gets probation in his TV-theft case.
• As the Jets’ O-line coach, Bill Callahan is “the most content* I've been.”
• Tad Stryker weighs in on the debate over Bo Pelini’s pay.
• It's fitting that No. 93 is sharing the spotlight Thursday with two fellow Blackshirts.
• Ndamukong Suh gleans history lessons from his awards haul.
• Husker Dan checks in with his mid-January report.
• Four Huskers are on the early invitee list for the NFL Combine. | Suh all business
• Here's the wild-card weekend edition of Huskers in the NFL.
• Phillip Dillard is fined for driving on a suspended license.
• Prince Amukamara is staying for his senior season, Carl Pelini says.
• Matt O'Hanlon faces a familiar challenge as he pursues a spot in the NFL.
• Jermarcus Hardrick intends to compete for a starting job on the O-line in August.
• On sports radio in Portland, Ndamukong Suh discusses the season and his future.
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• It’ll be a 365-day season for Bo Pelini and his staff, Sam McKewon writes.
• The OWH lists six pressing questions for the offseason.
• Texas Tech hires coach Tommy Tuberville as the successor to Mike Leach.
• Roger Craig is one of 17 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
• Owamagbe Odighizuwa discusses his renewed interest in Nebraska.
• NU ends up 14th in the coaches' and AP polls, the Huskers’ highest finish in eight years. Stats-wise, the Huskers finish No. 1 in scoring defense and pass-efficiency defense. | NCAA stats champs | York commentary | Numbers crunched: 1, 2
• James Dobson pushes the players to improve in the offseason.
• Zac Lee is resting after undergoing surgery on his throwing arm.
• Offensive lineman Jaivorio Burkes is no longer with the team.
• A strong Texas showing tonight could enhance NU’s stature, Steve Sipple writes.
• Carl Pelini reportedly gets a big pay raise, but Tom Osborne says nothing's final yet.
• Ex-Husker Kevin Dixon, ready for his finale with Troy, makes progress on overcoming the problems that led to his dismissal.
• NU recruit Andrew Rodriguez collides with the best in Texas.
• Next week’s Outland Trophy banquet should draw a big crowd.
• See the Week 17 installment of Huskers in the NFL.
• Jeff Raikes will be honored by the Nebraska Society of Washington, D.C.
• Quarterbacks remain on NU’s recruiting radar. | 2011 prospect Jamal Turner
• NU's restored stability isn't good news for the rest of the division, Tad Stryker writes.
• Justin Prestidge files his Holiday Bowl commentary and looks ahead to next season.
• Steve Sipple looks at what Joe Ganz brings to the table as a staff intern.
• David Max gives his 2 cents on the Holiday Bowl.
• Sign up for the 36th Annual Nebraska Classic golf tournament on Feb. 15th.
• Bo Pelini’s Match Read Zone defense is shaping up as the next Big 12 fad, Sam McKewon writes. | Monday takes
• An Arizona columnist says UA’s bowl shutout is a new low for the program.
• There’s much reflection and analysis regarding the 2010 Cornhuskers: Position by position | Quarterback | Defense | High expectations | Watson’s offense
• Look for the wildcat formation to become a growing part of NU’s offense.
• Brad Dickson dishes out some zingers in his week in review.
• Players’ astute understanding of the defense bodes well for the 2010 Blackshirts.
• Get your HP Holiday Bowl koozie and 2010 Husker calendar.
• Take a look at the impressive differentials of Bo Pelini’s defenses.