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• Ndamukong Suh impresses in his first workout as a Detroit Lion.

• Nick Covey is working for a NASCAR pit crew. Will Curt Tomasevicz be next?

• Zach Sterup of Hastings has several FBS offers but is waiting for that special one.

• Hear Blake Lawrence discuss his post-football life in a Huskers Gameday podcast.

• Big12Sports.com previews the 2010 Huskers.

• The Lombardi Award watch list includes Pierre Allen but strangely omits Jared Crick.

• Life hasn't slowed down for Zach Wiegert, a player in Lincoln's potential arena project.

• A new king in the North? That's the talk out of Manhattan, Kan.

• Omaha's UFL home schedule avoids conflicts with Husker games.

• Leadership 101 will feature Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. | Notes

• No. 2 in the NFL draft is also No. 2 in rookie jersey sales.

• Questions at QB? There are plenty of 'em around the Big 12. | The NU continuum

• A way-early 2011 mock draft has two Huskers and two opposing QBs as 1st-rounders.

• Mike Rozier talks about the 1983 team and his athletic son & daughter.

• The LJS begins its opponent previews with a look at Western Kentucky.

• The NFL draft serves as a reminder of the holes that must be filled on defense.

• Let the preseason magazine season begin: Athlon previews the Big 12.

• Is the conference-realignment conjecture overblown? Sam McKewon suspects so.

• Meet the man who won last fall’s bidding for Ndamukong Suh’s throwback uniform.

• Carl Pelini will speak at Northeast Kansans for Nebraska's Founder's Day on May 8.

• Harvey Perlman sorts out the key conference realignment issues NU must consider.

• Oops! We overlooked an opponent spring game: South Dakota State (and Steve Sipple was there). Just one remains: Washington’s is Friday.

• A cupcake-laden nonconference slate can haunt a BCS-conference team.

• Scout the latest opponent spring games: KU (1, 2) | KSU (1, 2) | Idaho (1, 2)

• Phillip Dillard goes to the Giants and Larry Asante is picked by the Browns. Matt O'Hanlon signs with Carolina and Barry Turner with Chicago. | Dickson on the draft

• NU's early commits show that the Huskers are solidly in the hunt for elite talent.

• Addressing a coaches’ clinic at his alma mater, Bo Pelini recalls his Buckeye roots.

• ABC News honors Ndamukong Suh as its Person of the Week.

• No Huskers go in Rounds 2 & 3 of the NFL draft | Suh in Detroit | Tracker

• Here's a thank-you to those who were part of last Friday's pep rally/fundraiser.

• A new competitive element helped spice up this year's winter conditioning.

• Great expectations follow Ndamukong Suh into the NFL as No. 93 goes No. 2 in the draft, to the Lions. The view from Detroit: Albom | Sharp | Wojnowski | Fans | Profile

• It was a big night for the Big 12, which accounted for the top four selections. More: NU draft history | Fan photos | Suh highlights | Suh vault

• Now the waiting begins for Phillip Dillard and more of Suh’s friends.

• David Max adds two individuals to his lawsuit concerning HuskerPedia.

• Jalen Grimble's spring game visit puts NU in the hunt for the four-star defensive end.

• More conference-realignment chatter: “If I were Nebraska, I would be very nervous.”

• Strength & conditioning coaches like Willie Jones are key to athletes’ development.

• Tonight will find Ndamukong Suh in the spotlight at a life-changing moment rife with uncertainty. More on the NFL draft: Ready to wreak havoc | The NFL grind | Q&A | “Sandman” wowed | Raiola wants Suh | Risky QBs | Suh/McCoy | Videos

• Former Husker Jordan Picou is cited on suspicion of misdemeanor child abuse.

• Something new for Suh: Immortalized in pepperoni. | Full Choke party & CD

• Larry Asante isn’t picky about which NFL team calls this weekend.

• The Big 12’s top Texas powers seem content with the conference as it is. |
Not so fast on the Big 10’s expansion | Three cases for an NU move: 1, 2, 3

• Ndamukong Suh’s wish to leave a great legacy factored in his donation. | Star power

• Ron Pruitt and Mike Fultz will be Saturday’s Legends Radio Show guests.

• The QB battle is a good thing, says Bo Pelini, but Steve Sipple sees a challenging situation for the coaches. | Big 12 teleconference notes

• Jim Tressel talks about his Pelini connections – and a potential NU-Ohio State series.

• The Rams trade former Husker Adam Carriker to the Redskins.

• Full Choke’s “A Man Named Suh” is now available on CD.

• Bo Pelini and the Husker Legends Golf Classic return to Columbus in June.

• Blake Lawrence receives the Athletic Deparment's top life-skills honor.

• Former Kansas State QB Dylan Meier is killed in a hiking accident at age 26.

• Ndamukong Suh had specific upgrades in mind when making his pledge. |
Not No. 1 in draft? That's OK | AP columnist’s salute | Visit our Suh vault

• Defensive tackle Kevin Williams from Ohio commits to the Huskers. | 2011 list

• TV man Ed Cunningham says his officiating stint Saturday was tough but satisfying.

• ESPN.com examines the Huskers: Momentum | Looser on offense | Crick's new role

• Are you fretting about the defense? Don't, Sam McKewon advises.

• Rickey Thenarse is glad to be delivering hits again. | Sunday notes

• From soccer to sacker: The K.C. Star profiles Suh. | TSN mock draft | Woeful Lions

• To be continued: the Prince-vs.-Paul practice-field rivalry.

• He came bearing gifts: Ndamukong Suh pledges $2.6 million to the university.
Video: 1, 2. | York: “Extraordinary benevolence” | Chatelain: Pivotal 2001 | Legacy

• Five 2010 NU foes had spring games Saturday. See how things went at Western Kentucky, Okla. State (1, 2), Iowa State (1, 2), Texas A&M (1, 2), Mizzou (1, 2).

• Reds 21, Whites 16: Game page | Pregame page | Highlights DVD.

• Saturday marks the first major exam for an offense seeking to pull its weight this season. More on the 15th and final skirmish of spring: Fading stars? | Key battles | Visiting recruits | Quiet spring | Commentary: Sipple, Shatel | Printable rosters

• The new Suh coin will be used for Saturday’s coin toss. | Order yours

• About 150 former players dust off their golf swings and share football memories.

• Ndamukong Suh makes a guest appearance on Friday’s Jimmy Fallon show.

• Congrats to the 18 Huskers named to the Brook Berringer Citizenship Team.

• From Sam McKewon, five questions for Saturday and 10 players to watch.

• The Red and White rosters are unveiled. | QB showdown | Print & take to game

• The LJS asks & answers five questions about the quarterbacking in the spring game.

• A big crowd Saturday could help seal the deal with visiting recruits. | 2011 list

• Brent Qvale & Jeremiah Sirles appear to be the start of something big on the O-line.

• The Traditions Lobby is an awe-inspiring embrace of history, Randy York writes.

• Corn Nation assesses the competition at linebacker. | Fisher’s ascent

• The NCAA approves new rules on eye black, wedge blocks and taunting.

• There's a Pelini connection as the UFL announces its new Omaha franchise & coach.

• A contrite Carl Nicks visits practice and mends fences with Bo Pelini & Tom Osborne.

• It's an event-filled weekend. Here's a wrapup of things to know.

• See video from Thursday’s rise-and-shine workout.

• Jared Crick is one of 42 players named to the Lott Trophy watch list.

• Zebra for a day: Ed Cunningham of ESPN/ABC will be the spring game’s side judge.

• Excelling on special teams can be a foot in the door as an every-down player.

• Husker Dan attends a spring practice session and files this report.

• Different doors are opening for Blake Lawrence in his post-football life.

• Bo Pelini says fans can expect “pretty basic football” Saturday. Notes: 1, 2, 3

• From Barney Cotton, six things to watch when evaluating the O-line on Saturday.

• The new Traditions Lobby might be worth adding to your game-day agenda. | Tips

• Ndamukong Suh says the Rams are still in contact with his agent.

• Linebacker Sean Fisher is on a mission to improve his strength and technique.

• Here’s the latest on tickets, parking and other details for Saturday. | Don’t speed

• If not a redshirt for Adi Kunalic, how about a Blackshirt?

• Belated news from Canada: Barron Miles retires & joins the coaching ranks. | NU bio

• ESPN breaks down the science of Ndamukong Suh’s explosiveness.

• Former Huskers might soon be playing in Omaha as part of a UFL team. | Q&A

• Roy Helu is learning to play with pain. Monday notes: 1, 2

• Ohio State coach Jim Tressel will speak Monday at an FCA event in Lincoln.

• Ndamukong Suh and 15 other players get invitations to attend the NFL draft.

• Cody Green wore a green jersey Monday but is said to be full-go for Saturday.

• Toughness and attention to detail turn Niles Paul into a complete receiver.

• Huskers Illustrated breaks down the Huskers at spring's three-week mark.

• LJS video: Jared Crick on the O-line's improvement | Sipple & Christopherson on the reality of covering spring ball

• The Peppermill Cafe in Valentine is the latest addition to the business directory.

• Californians for Nebraska will honor Ray “Doc” Peterson this Saturday.

• Bob Hamar has a hunch Shawn Watson is about to look a whole lot smarter.

• Austin Cassidy is glad he didn't take the easy route three years ago. So is the staff.

• Entering spring ball’s final week, the OWH looks at whose stock is rising: 1, 2

• Trust is a huge factor in settling on a QB, and Shawn Watson is in no rush.

• Catch up on the April 10th spring game in Boulder (1, 2)

• More chiseled than before, D.J. Jones makes a strong push at offensive tackle.

• A strong finish to 2009 has Alex Henery optimistic about his double duties.

• Support the Husker Salute to the Troops by ordering their commemorative coin.

• Shawn Watson is upbeat on the offense after Saturday's practice. Notes: 1, 2, 3

• It’s flippin’ awesome: the Sportula, for the ultimate Husker tailgater.

• David and Donna Max celebrate their 34th wedding anniversary.

• Clifford Hardin was a key behind-the-scenes player in luring Bob Devaney to NU.

• Bo Pelini is cool and comfortable in this "hot seat" ranking of Big 12 coaches.

• Don't forget Friday's benefit pep rally in Omaha with the Sidetrack Band.

• Sixty years ago, the high-octane 1950 team sputtered in the first NU spring game.

• The peso defense will make Eric Hagg’s sprints to sideline a thing of the past. On the D-line, Pierre Allen is eager for the challenge of a leadership role.

• The offense gets a bit of an upper hand in Friday’s practice.

• The contenders at linebacker know they can’t waste opportunities to impress.

• Curenski Gilleylen learned his lesson – don’t get complacent – the hard way.

• Johnny Rodgers will be the featured guest at the OR4NE Founders Day dinner.

• Suh or Bradford? USA Today makes a case for each as the Rams get set to decide.

• The Wildcat offense has the potential to be much more than a gimmick.

• Tight ends Kyler Reed and Ben Cotton aim to shatter stereotypes associated with their contrasting physiques. | Notes from Wednesday's practice: 1, 2, 3

• Offensive lineman Ryan Klachko becomes NU's fifth commitment for 2011. | List.

• Adi Kunalic hopes to redshirt in 2010 but says he'll do what's best for the team.

• Marvin Sanders makes sure his athletic corners don’t neglect the fundamentals.

• “Huskers’ Edge,” NET's history of the walk-on program, can now be yours on DVD.

• A series with Wisconsin might be in the works, but there are roadblocks.

• Several more school records will be in Alex Henery’s reach in 2010.

• Husker defensive intern Doug Colman accepts a position on the Tulane staff.

• Ndamukong Suh’s message in Columbus: Listen and work hard.

• Hear the podcast of Jerry Murtaugh’s interview with Ferragamo, Malito & Max.

• Taking every day seriously is part of Jared Crick’s forumla for improvement. | Star list

• Curenski Gilleylen learned his lesson – don’t get complacent – the hard way.

• Steve Sipple sees Eric Hagg as the key man in NU's new defensive approach.

• Bo Pelini says the team wasn't as sharp as he'd like at Monday's practice.

• Rickey Thenarse calls his injury a blessing, though it was tough to deal with.

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• It’s a run-first approach in Texas’s spring game, but Garrett Gilbert’s arm impresses.

• Terrence Moore rebounds from the bad wheel that slowed him in ’09. | D-line preview

• Former NU chancellor Clifford Hardin dies at his home in Lincoln at age 94.

• Cameron Meredith aims to become one of the new cogs in what is hoped to be another fearsome defensive front. | Shatel: O-line's future is now

• Enjoy three NU-Oklahoma classics on DVD with original radio broadcast: ’59, ’71, ’78

• Taylor Martinez’s foot speed gives him a intriguing dimension at quarterback.

• Shawn Watson sounds satisfied with Saturday's 150-play scrimmage. Notes: 1, 2.

• Yoshi Hardrick's motor impresses the coaches. | Broken bone no hindrance

• Bobby Bowden marvels at how quickly Bo Pelini has transformed the program.

• There'll be lots of scrimmaging at today's practice. | Notes | Video: Hagg, Pelini

• Mike Caputo vies for the center's job with confidence in his abilities.

• A Husker pipeline of a different kind has created substantial defensive depth.

• His body has changed, but Rex Burkhead’s "lunch-pail" approach hasn’t. | More: 1, 2

• There's a little bit of cowboy in walk-ons Austin Cassidy and Tyler Legate.

• The TEs know Mike McNeill’s switch is no guarantee they'll play more. | Kyler Reed

• Bobby Bowden will be in town to share some core beliefs that should sound familiar.

• Partake in the good grub and good cheer at the HuskerMax spring game tailgate.

• AP takes a look at who’ll be filling Suh’s shoes in 2010.

• Want to be cheered on in Memorial Stadium? Finish the Lincoln Marathon.

• Linebacker Will Compton aims to lose the hesitation that held him back last fall.