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• AP's national football writer predicts a Huskers-'Canes Orange Bowl. | NU preview

• Bo Pelini wants the competition at quarterback to continue. Commentary: McKewon, Sipple, Shatel | Notes: 1, 2, 3 | Video: Bo, Carl, Players | Quotes

• Five of eight ESPN analysts pick Nebraska to win the Big 12.

• Jake Cotton pleads not guilty in an assault case from last fall.

• October looms as a key stretch for the Cornhuskers.

• A quarterback rotation could present a cadence challenge for the offensive line.

• The NFL has Ndamukong Suh's rough play from Saturday under review.

• New starters await the trial by fire that only a live game provides. | WKU preview

• True freshmen are showing up in greater numbers on depth charts around the league.

• The Austin paper previews the Big 12 North: 1, 2 | Barfknecht's ratings

• Lincoln extends bar closing hours to 2 a.m., a move opposed by Tom Osborne.

• Three games that will shape the Big 12 Championship | Worst game of week

• Eric Crouch: From running the option to running a business.

• Joel Mackovica partners with the Grant Wistrom Foundation to form Husker Hope.

• The L.A. Times' Chris Dufresne pegs the Huskers at No. 3.

• Austin Cassidy earns a scholarship. More from Monday's practice: 1, 2, 3

• The OWH explores the behind-the-scenes action that led Nebraska to the Big Ten.

• For Western Kentucy coach Willie Taggart, resilience is an important theme.

• Several Huskers show up on Kirk Herbstreit's Herbie Award lists.

• NU's final Big 12 road trips are certain to include some less-than-warm welcomes.

• Download the Nebraska pregame notes for the Western Kentucky game.

• Fans are reminded of a couple of new stadium policies. | 2010 fan guide

• Maurice Clarett officially joins Ahman Green in the Omaha Nighthawks backfield.

• Bid to play golf with Brenden Stai or Matt Davison at Jason Peter's Oct. 15 event.

• Bo Pelini says there's been no decision on a starting quarterback.

• Read up on WKU: Pregame notes | Depth chart | Media guide | Game page

• It's not too early to get educated about all the Big Ten's traveling trophies.

• Eric Crouch touts exercise and nutrition at the Nebraska State Fair.

• Another 2010 forecast has Nebraska in the national championship game.

• Check out the Sunday OWH's Husker season preview: PDF | HTML

• ESPN.com's David Ubben has some Big 12 predictions, fearless and otherwise.

• Sam McKewon lists lessons learned from NU's Big 12 years. | Sipple's crystal ball

• The Huskers are counting on a return of some of that old versatility on offense.

• It's a tough way to start for Willie Taggart and Western Kentucky | The streak

• See the Husker preview at Pre-Snap Read, which ranks NU fifth nationally: 1, 2

• The Huskers are a Memphis columnist's pick to win it all in 2010. | On the way up

• Mike McNeill is feeling settled in among the wide receivers.

• CBSSports.com's All-Americans: Crick, 1st team; Amukamara, 2nd; Henery, 3rd

• Nebraska's quality cornerbacks are like a security blanket for Carl Pelini.

• Kyler Reed, packing 10 more pounds, aims to be a more physical tight end.

• Steve Sipple discusses NU football with Huskers GameDay.

• Special teams have a way of giving walk-ons an opportunity to shine.

• Tom Shatel forecasts an 11-3 season. More commentary: Hamar | Kerkhoff | Dickson

• There's a plan at QB, but Bo Pelini isn't revealing it. | Saturday's practice: 1, 2, 3

• The Boulder paper's season preview includes some Big Red morsels: 1, 2, 3

• There's probably no perfect way to slice the Big Ten.

• Western Kentucky names its team captains as it wraps up fall camp.

• The New York Times forecasts a Sugar Bowl berth for the Huskers vs. Alabama.

• Carl Pelini says the defense's M.O. might differ from last year's. | Expanded role

• A 2:30 p.m. kickoff appears likely for the Nebraska-Texas game.

• Lee Corso predicts a Nebraska-Florida national championship game.

• The Washington Huskies look leaner and meaner after offseason conditioning.

• Here's information about the PPV telecast of the NU-Western Kentucky game.

• Jay Moore explains why he chose Omaha's team over America's team.

• WKU's coach and Tommie Frazier share the same Florida roots. | Gearing up

• Jared Crick joins Pierre Allen on the Lombardi Award watch list.

• All three of the contenders at QB have enhanced their games, Shawn Watson says without hinting at who's the leader. Notes from Thursday's practice: 1, 2, 3

• Frank the Tank is afraid the Big Ten will be the next New Coke. | Shatel's take

• Can northern teams rise again in college football? Tom Osborne says yes.

• Starting Mizzou tailback Derrick Washington is hit with an indefinite suspension.

• Carl Pelini marvels at what walk-ons add to the program. | Wesch's goal

• Sporting News' preseason countdown puts Nebraska at No. 7.

• Four from the Grand Island paper: Redshirting | The culture | O-line | Secondary

• Chase Rome and Quincy Enunwa are listed among Big 12 freshmen to watch.

• Sam McKewon analyzes the Husker secondary and what makes it so good.

• A three-pack from Columbia: Era-ending year | One missed block | Big 12 capsules

• Joe Paterno remembers it, even if most of us don't: His first game against Nebraska.

• Husker Dan shares stories and photos from the 1970 reunion.

• It's team first for Roy Helu Jr. as he climbs the career rushing charts. | Snubbed

• Barry Alvarez reveals a couple of pieces of the Big Ten puzzle. | Iowa perspective

• Big12Sports.com offers a video preview of the Huskers. More: 1, 2, 3

• You can meet former Blackshirts at the Strategic Air & Space Museum on Saturday during a special edition of the Legends Radio Show.

• The Omaha Nighthawks, with a few ex-Huskers aboard, are creating a buzz.

• Preseason polls can prove pivotal come season's end.

• Western Kentucky turns its focus to Nebraska as fall camp nears an end.

• Jim Delany discusses Ohio State vs. Michigan and other scheduling issues.

• Joe Dailey's twist-filled college career prepared him for coaching.

• Pat Forde looks at how the steady Tom Osborne became an agent of change.

• A personal tragedy helps fuel the determination of Dontrayevous Robinson.

• David Ubben previews the Big 12, and Nebraska tops his list of things to watch.

• Husker fans in Texas can now get their own specialty license plates.

• Sean Fisher's injury gives Eric Martin a greater sense of urgency.

• A Nebraska travel agent is now a major Washington season-ticket owner.

• With the team now in a challenging stretch, Tuesday's practice leaves Bo Pelini less than pleased. Notes: 1, 2, 3, 4 | Photos: 1, 2

• Two more years? Colorado's Big 12 exit might not coincide with Nebraska's after all.

• Matt O'Hanlon gets a third chance as he signs with the Giants.

• It's gone but certainly not forgotten: The fumblerooski. | 1979 | 1983 | 1992

• Bo Pelini says Nebraska is not a steppingstone job.

• Game manager or game changer? Steve Sipple sizes up the QB race. | Shatel's take

• Phil Steele discusses Nebraska football with HuskersGameDay.

• LB Eric Martin says he's cutting down on mental mistakes. | Story lines for 2010

• Hey, who says it's too early for a game-by-game forecast of 2011?

• Tom Osborne comes out against a proposed 2 a.m. bar closing time in Lincoln.

• Former Washington TE Kavario Middleton won't be enrolling at Nebraska after all.

• Maurice Clarett hopes to join Ahman Green in the Omaha Nighthawks backfield.

• Dennis Dodd previews the Big 12, with an emphasis on NU vs. Texas.

• College Football News' top 100 players include Jared Crick and Prince Amukamara.

• Stryker: NU's mystique must include a strong running game. | McKewon's takes

• Adi Kunalic paces himself in hopes of swinging a strong leg all season long.

• Safety Anthony West brings a new mind-set to his new position.

• From Big Ten country, two perspectives on the Nebraska effect: Pennsylvania, Iowa

• New, thicker-padded stadium rental seats will replace the old canvas ones.

• It's been a rough stretch for injuries, with Dreu Young the latest casualty, but Bo Pelini isn't fretting. | Sipple: Heat is on at fall camp

• Bo Pelini's passion for his people gives him phenomenal potential, says Joe Moglia.

• Focusing the fury is an ongoing process for offensive guard Ricky Henry.

• Bo Pelini meets the press after Saturday's practice. | QB battle | Notes: 1, 2, 3

• NU opens at No. 8 in the AP poll, the Huskers' highest ranking in nearly eight years.

• A year's experience and a robust O-line have Rex Burkhead excited.

• Graham Spanier sees the history between Penn State & NU as worth cultivating.

• Will Henry hopes to replicate Chris Brooks' senior-year blueprint. | Friday notes

• Ohio State & Michigan appear headed for separate Big Ten divisions: 1, 2 | BBS

• Four skybox suite tickets for the Texas game are the grand prize in this church raffle.

• From Huskers.com, a progress report on the first two weeks of fall camp.

• Alex Henery is named to the watch list for the Lou Groza Award.

• Corso & Herbstreit agree on this: Huskers vs. Sooners for the league title.

• Steve Sipple and Tom Shatel reflect on Bo Pelini's media ban.

• The Husker staff awaits highly touted running back Aaron Green's decision.

• The Sports Network previews the Washington Huskies and Jake Locker.

• Scout.com lists six Huskers among its top 150 NFL draft prospects for 2011.

• Dennis Dodd discusses Nebraska football with HuskersGameday.

• There's no news from Thursday's practice, but here are more than a dozen photos.

• Huskers show up in these College Football News rankings: DT, DE, CB, TE, K, KR

• Opponent roundup: Texas A&M tries a new defensive scheme. | S. Dakota State aims again for postseason play. | W. Kentucky tries to recapture its winning heritage.

• Two more stories focus on fullback Tyler Legate: 1, 2

• Farmers can support Husker athletics via the Cornhusker Co-op.

• Ryon Bingham, now with the Chargers, hit rock bottom after his foot injury in 2000.

• As Bo Pelini sounds ready to back off his media blackout, pundits weigh in on the issue: Shatel, Sipple, Babcock, Ubben | Anthony Blue out | Big 12 injuries

• Successes against the Blackshirts give the offense reason for hope. | Wiley veterans

• The Memphis Area Huskers have a new official watch site this season.

• The ground game will define the offense, Sam McKewon writes. | Tough Tyler Legate

• It took Blaine Gabbert months to shake the effects of that big sack by Suh.

• Stewart Mandel of SI.com discusses NU's title chances and the conference switch.

• The Durham Museum will open an exhibit of interest to Husker fans on Aug. 28.

• Bo Pelini shuts off media access to practices until Saturday.

• Mike McNeill is lighter but adds another bruising element to the receiving corps.

• Sean Fisher is feared lost for 2010 with a leg injury. | Tues. notes: 1, 2, 3, 4

• A “rejuvenated” Kavario Middleton discusses his decision to transfer to Nebraska.

• Safety P.J. Smith is calmer and smarter than a year ago. | Rex Burkhead Q&A

• Jim Delany says 2015 is the earliest any move to a 9-game Big 10 slate could occur.

• Jared Crick comes in at No. 15 in a countdown of top Big 12 players. | Helu No. 20

• Being double- and triple-teamed fails to rattle Ndamukong Suh.

• A refocused Redout Around The World website has its launch. | Osborne comments

• NU has the nation's No. 5 defensive line and No. 10 secondary, says Rivals.com.

• Niles Paul makes the watch list for the new Paul Hornung Award for versatility.

• Act now to get in on Californians for Nebraska's ticket drawing for the season opener.

• Sports-agent laws, such as the one crafted by Tom Osborne, are rarely enforced.

• Kavario Middleton, a tight end dismissed by Washington, plans to enroll at Nebraska.

• Brian Brown's printable schedule is now available for downloading.

• It's all coming together for the defense systemwise, Carl Pelini says. Meanwhile, Bo Pelini sees the team getting more and more focused and mentally tough.

• Consistency is the key to more playing time for Will Henry. More player features: DeJon Gomes | Alex Henery Q&A | Notes from Monday: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

• Bubba Starling impresses on the mound at the Under Armour All-American Game.

• A more-rested defense could be a difference-maker for the Huskers.

• Highlights from ESPN's college football preview: Must see | Title shot | Pro prospects

• The dog days of fall camp can take their toll. | McKewon's Monday takes

• Linebackers coach Mike Ekeler's enthusiasm dates back to his playing days.

• It's a day for focusing on a trio of tight ends: Kyler Reed, Ben Cotton, Dreu Young

• Matt Slauson learned all about fighting the odds from members of his family.

• Prince Amukamara tops a list of Big 12 NFL-ready players. | Video breakdown

• The coaches expect big improvement this month from defensive end Jason Ankrah.

• The Big 10 & Big 12 are placed on opposite ends of the conference threat spectrum.

• Rivals.com gives Nebraska a No. 5 preseason ranking | Fiutak on NU's title chances

• Phillip Dillard shows lots of fire in preseason camp with the Giants.

• Memories and good times flow at the 1970 team reunion in Omaha.

• Mike McNeill's move could pay dividends on the scoreboard for the Huskers.

• The Denver Post previews Nebraska and its still-scary defense.

• Ndamukong Suh makes his presence felt in his NFL preseason debut.

• The life skills program is taking on added emphasis under Tom Osborne.

• Bo Pelini will lean on Shawn Watson's expertise in deciding the QB race.

• The OWH is the latest to write about how the Cottons ended up together in Lincoln.

• A true freshman makes an impression. More from Saturday's scrimmage: 1, 2, 3

• Jim Delany says the Big 10 is about a month away from deciding on its divisions.

• Khiry Cooper's two-sport routine means he has catching up to do. | Jared Crick Q&A

• It's not just at the peso spot where versatility is the byword. | Fri. notes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

• No longer hobbled, Terrence Moore expects bigger things. | Pierre Allen Q&A

• A bigger, more sure Dontreyevous Robinson knows he's not just a short-yardage guy.

• In Green Bay, Brandon Jackson improved habits bring noticeable results.

• Phil Ellis provides some Big Red cheer at a Grand Island veterans' home.

• The Walk-On Club announces its fall lineup of events.

• As two-a-days begin, Bo Pelini scotches rumors that Taylor Martinez was AWOL.

• Mike McNeill & Mike Smith will pick up their diplomas on Saturday.

• Jared Crick says his NFL decision will wait until season's end.

• OKC columnist Berry Tramel would like to see one last hurrah in December for NU-Oklahoma.

• ESPN's Big 12 blogger ranks Nebraska's quarterbacking 10th in the league.

• The much-anticipated NU game has become a distraction for South Dakota State.

• Fans of the marching band should mark Aug. 20 on their calendars.

• Ndamukong Suh eagerly awaits his NFL exhibition debut Saturday night.

• Shawn Watson is poised to get smart again in fans' eyes, Tom Shatel writes.

• It's a more motivated and vocal Roy Helu his final time around. | Tyler Legate Q&A

• A look at defensive ends Josh Williams and Cameron Meredith | Thursday notes

• Matt Slauson is in a friendly battle for the starting left-guard spot with the Jets.

• The rivalry between the receivers and cornerbacks is less one-sided this year.

• Surrounded by family, Ben Cotton is ready to take leadership and starting roles.

• Barry Switzer says there's nothing that will replace the OU-Nebraska rivalry.

• Highlights from SI's preview issue: Defense rules | NU at No. 9 | Texas wins Big 12

• Huskers Gameday analyzes the coaching staff and its stability: 1, 2, 3, 4

• Wide receiver Khiry Cooper works hard at becoming a better blocker.

• AP looks at the Huskers and the high expectations for 2010.

• Fourteen of the newest Huskers help brighten the day of hospital patients.

• Marvin Sanders sees Eric Hagg as someone you can build a defense around.

• The linebackers stay upbeat despite lessened opportunities. Wednesday notes: 1, 2, 3

• The O-line takes a hit as a broken leg sidelines Mike Smith for the season. | Bio

• ESPN's Brian Griese predicts an 11-1 season for Nebraska, and StatePaper's Sam McKewon has an identical forecast. | Rivals.com Big 12 preview

• Replacing the middle of the defense will be pivotal for the 2010 Huskers.

• Nebraska places 11th in ESPN staffers' preseason power rankings.

• Dontrayevous Robinson makes it a three-man race at I-back. | A look at Helu

• Lavonte David is rising fast in the competition at linebacker.

• DBs Anthony West and Anthony Blue bounce back from setbacks.

• Brandon Jackson emerges as a kickoff returner with Green Bay.

• AP's college football writer calls NU-Texas one of six must-see games for 2010.

• Niles Paul is named to the Biletnikoff Award watch list, Jared Crick is on the Walter Camp Award list, and Pierre Allen is on the Ted Hendricks Award list.

• The Huskers hold Tuesday's practice indoors. | Kunalic Q&A | Notes: 1, 2, 3, 4

• Tom Shatel says now is the time to schedule NU vs. Oklahoma for 2021.

• An improved injury situation fuels optimism on the O-line. | Caputo measures up

• Monday's practice was in half pads and extreme heat. | Notes: 1, 2, 3, 4

• Niles Paul expresses regret for his alcohol-related offense last spring.

• Roy Helu, Jared Crick & Prince Amukamara are named to national award watch lists.

• Dennis Dodd makes a case for putting Ohio State & Michigan in separate divisions.

• Brandon Kinnie draws motivation from his near miss vs. Texas. | Kyler Reed Q&A

• Spunk, sass and style are emerging as hallmarks of the Huskers. | McKewon's takes

• It’s time for Huskers to start earning their way into the Top 10, Tad Stryker writes.

• From Indianapolis, an update on Cody Glenn.

• DeJon Gomes' ball-hawk mentality serves him well. | Hagg & the Peso

• The race at quarterback begins in earnest as the Huskers have their first practice of fall camp. | Commentary: Sipple, Shatel | Notes: 1, 2, 3, 4 | 2010 Media Guide

• College Football News rolls out its Big 12 Preview.

• Fan Day observations: Huskers.com; Sam McKewon: Big Red Swagger, O-Line Options, photos; OWH: Quarterbacks, Turnout, photos. KOLN video.

• Delany wants Big 10 divisions decided next month. Bielema wants NU rivalry game.

• Mike McNeill stays focused on this season. Keith Williams watching his back.

• Fall Camp starts Saturday. The quarterback situation remains the center of attention.

• Randy York's N-Sider: Tomasevicz giving NASCAR a shot.

• Nebraska is ranked ninth in the USA Today preseason poll. BBS.

• Sam McKewon discusses the need for attitude and has fall camp questions.

• Bo Pelini is pumped he can finally run the football.

• Nebraska's move to the Big 10 will cause a change in the lyrics to the KU fight song.

• Sipple: Coaches are keeping an open mind about the quarterback competition.

• Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis is chosen for the inaugural Big 10 title game.

• Order the 2010 season on DVD which could have a Top 10 finish.

• The Wall Street Journal and WallStreetHusker give perspectives on the Big 10 move.

• Ndamukong Suh wastes no time getting placed on the Lions' first team.

• Fan Day set for Saturday. Recruit Jamal Turner is a fan of Joe Ganz.

• Sam McKewon looks at the "Prove It" players on offense and defense.

• Ndamukong Suh agrees to a five-year deal with the Lions worth $68 million, $40 million guaranteed.

• Big Ten players look forward to playing Huskers. Move will not affect Texas recruiting. More: Mandell, Musselman, Seligman, McKeever, Barfknecht, Shatel. 1, 2

• Sam McKewon ranks NU, OU and UT at the top of the Big 12 special teams.

• Big 10 Media Day One: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, BBS

• Pierre Allen confident going in to senior season.

• Prince Amukamara on the Jim Thorpe Award preseason watch list.

• Big 10 Media Days begin in Chicago. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Watch it live.

• NewOrleansSaints.com interviews Shanle. Lions feed off Vanden Bosch's intensity.

• TCU, Arkansas, and Houston lead a list to replace NU and CU in the Big 12.

• Take a trip down memory lane with this 1993 Nebraska tribute to Johnny Carson.