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November 2010

30 TUE
• Regardless of the QB, Nebraska has a plan. More on offensive coordinator Shawn Watson’s task as he adjusts for injuries: 1, 2, 3
• Don’t expect the starter at quarterback to be named until game time. More from Tuesday’s press conference: Pelini video, Watson video, Quotes | Shatel’s takes
• It’s hard to choose just ten: Memorable Nebraska-Oklahoma games.
• Big 12 honors roll in: Six Huskers – five on defense – make the coaches’ first-team all-conference squad. | Amukamara, David & Martinez singled out | List
• KLIN offers up a Lyell Bremser montage from the 1971 NU-OU game.
• Hear Harvey Perlman talk about the trophy controversy and much more.
• Joe Broekemeier did just fine in his first football game in eight years.
• It’ll be strength vs. strength as the Blackshirts face OU’s passing attack. But the frenetic pace of the Sooners’ no-huddle offense will add to the challenge for Huskers.
• Prince Amukamara is snagging honors if not interceptions.
• Grab your weekly PDFs: Printable rosters | NU pregame notes | OU pregame notes
• Another day, another Sooner columnist takes his shots at the Huskers.
• Ndamukong Suh’s greatest legacy at NU? His work ethic, Randy York writes.
• Bob Stoops has reason to hope DeMarco Murray will play. | OU notes: 1, 2, 3, 4
• Take you pick of stories on the Stoops-Pelini connection: 1, 2, 3, 4
• Meet the versatile Jeremy Beal, a force for the Sooners on defense.
• Over the years, it’s been a rivalry that’s all about championships.
29 MON
• The rush is on for Nebraska-Oklahoma tickets.
• Taylor Martinez’s status remains a question mark. Monday notes: 1, 2, 3
• The Big 12 title game is one of several with more than the usual intrigue.
• Congrats to Prince Amukamara, named to the first-team coaches’ All-America team.
• David Max writes about the end of an era and submits Colorado game photos plus a video of the Husker Elvises and Larry the Cable Guy singing Red Suede Shoes.
• Hear Steve Sipple talk about Nebraska fans’ image, the QB situation and more.
• Former Huskers are glad to see the OU-NU finale materialize. | Past title clashes
• The coaches speak: Bo Pelini describes Taylor Martinez’s status as day to day. Bob Stoops says he’s not focused on Youngstown-based friendships this week.
• Demarco Murray’s status for Saturday is uncertain. | Sooner notes | OU primers: 1, 2
• Nebraska has turned Oklahoma into the people’s choice, OKC columnist Berry Tramel claims. More Monday-morning commentary: Sipple, McKewon, Burch, Klein
• After an imperfect game, the Husker secondary embraces the challenge of facing OU.
• Husker Locker offers up its All-Big 12 picks: Offense | Defense
28 SUN
• As the Husker-Sooner game becomes official, Barry Switzer looks back on the rivalry.
• No matter how you slice it, NU is No. 13: Coaches’ poll | AP poll | Harris poll | BCS
• Tom Shatel says it’s time to shelve the revenge-on-the-Big 12 mindset.
• It comes down to one last Husker-Sooner showdown for all the conference marbles: OU 47, OSU 41 | Get tickets | Series history | 12 reasons to watch | Stats matchup
• Win or lose, Nebraska could end up in an Arizona bowl.
• Being a “servant to the team” has served quarterback Cody Green well.
27 SAT
• A farewell to the NU-Colorado series from someone who’s seen it from both sides.
• The Huskers intend to finish the job next weekend in the league title game.
26 FRI
• Lincoln is deemed too dangerous for a Big 12 rep to visit. | More Beebe wisdom
• Nebraska 45, Colorado 17. Game page | Pregame page | Stryker | DVD
• “The kick” of two years ago doesn’t define Alex Henery’s career.
• A look at Nebraska’s biggest impact players of the Big 12 era.
• Niles Paul will be all ears during the Senior Day introductions.
• Future Husker: Four things about Taariq Allen | 1970 Husker: Monte Johnson
25 THU
• There’s hope that Niles Paul’s foot will be healed in time for the bowl game.
• Condolences to the family of Dan Young; the former NU assisant has died at age 69.
• No moment seems too big for Alex Henery. | A look at his CU counterpart
• Justin Prestidge gives his assessment of the Texas A&M game.
• Colorado always ratchets up the intensity during Nebraska week.
• Angry Dad looks back on the Texas A&M series and the last game.
• The “crying kid” from 2001, now an NU sophomore, awaits the CU series finale. More on an era’s end: CU fans’ void | Nostalgic for Big 8 | Motivation for Buffs
• Who should be NU’s two nominees for Big 12 defensive player of the year?
• Curt McKeever says a more natural season-ending rivalry is replacing CU-Nebraska.
• Ron Brown tells fans that he expects the Huskers to bounce back strong Friday.
• A visit by Husker players brightens the holiday week of hospital patients.
24 WED
• Cody Green will be Friday’s starter at quarterback. | Notes: 1, 2, 3
• Phil Bland’s experience in Lincoln made a believer out of his dad, a former Buff.
• The Pelini-Martinez relationship is at a pivotal point, the OWH’s Dirk Chatelain says.
• Hear Brenden Stai discuss penalties, Bo Pelini and other matters.
• From Sam McKewon, a look back at 11 memorable NU-CU games.
• Mark Schlabach joins the dogpile on Bo Pelini by placing NU in his Bottom 10.
• Check out the early round of predictions for the Nebraska-Colorado game.
• Colorado is just the latest NU opponent with momentum on its side.
• Niles Paul’s season appears over due to what sources say is a broken foot.
• A CU win Friday could provide a career boost for Brian Cabral. | CU notes & insider
• What we’ll miss about Boulder | Comparing NU & CU off the field
• Taylor Martinez’s injury tests the Husker offense. | Forgotten weapon
• Husker Dan opines on the A&M game and aftermath.
• Joe Paterno intends to coach next season when the NU-Penn State rivalry resumes.
• Annoy thy neighbor: A look at NU and CU fans sharing the same turf. | More: 1, 2, 3
• Hometown Husker: Meet Thomas Grove, walk-on from Arlington.
23 TUE
• Barney Cotton seeks a “cleaner game” from his O-line. Tuesday notes: 1, 2
• Tom Osborne expresses his support for Bo Pelini while calling it “very important” that there be no recurrence of his behavior of Saturday.
• Congrats to Austin Cassidy, a newly minted first-team Academic All-American.
• Carl Pelini issues an apology for his postgame camera grab.
• Psychologists take a crack at explaining Bo Pelini’s outbursts. | National pundits are weighing in: Forde, Hayes, Weiss
• The Boulder Camera’s Neill Woelk shares three decades’ worth of NU-CU insights.
• The OWH takes a deeper look at Saturday’s extraordinary penalty disparity. | 16 flags
• Jesse Kosch doesn’t expect the conference switch to hurt Big Red of the Rockies.
• The Huskers look for answers as the running game fades down the stretch.
• Commentary on Bo’s mea culpa: McKewon | Sipple | Shatel
• Time to download some weekly PDFs: Printable rosters | NU notes | CU notes
• From the CU camp: The Buffs’ offense is suddenly on a roll. | Notes
• Ben Cotton puts the penalty double-whammy behind him.
• Colorado merchants will miss the biennial influx of NU fans, but CU coaches won’t.
• The OWH says parts of the Carl-and-the-camera explanation don’t add up.
• From the LJS’s Curt McKeever, the best of the Big 12 for 2010.
22 MON
• Taylor Martinez, hobbled now by a toe injury, can only watch at Monday’s practice.
• Prince Amukamara is one of three finalists for the Jim Thorpe Award.
• Brian Cabral is enjoying the ride as Colorado’s interim head coach.
• Bo Pelini apologizes for his outbursts at officials, saying he “let it get personal.” More from Monday’s weekly team press conference: Quotes | Audio & video: Pelini (1, 2), Crick (1, 2), Cotton (1, 2), Gomes (1, 2), Henery (1, 2)
• Hall-of-Famer Dick Butkus brings his “I Play Clean” program to Nebraska.
• Hear Mitch Sherman and Steve Sipple talk about the aftermath of the A&M game.
• Contrary to rumors, Taylor Martinez has not left the team, Bo Pelini says.
• Being “remorseful” is the price Texas A&M’s Tony Jerod-Eddie will pay for what he did to Nebraska’s Ben Cotton.
• Monday-morning commentary: Sipple: Negative energy | Chatelain: Ailing offense | McKewon: Week of distractions | Shatel: Penalty disparities
• Check out the Nebraska-Colorado stats matchup. | About the Buffs: 1, 2
21 SUN
• CU fans say goodbye to a tradition. | Series overviews: 1, 2 | Osborne’s ’78 decision
• Harvey Perlman says Bo Pelini will get a talking-to about his sideline behavior. More on the fallout from Saturday night: Carl incident | Hamar: “Black eye for Big Red”
• The Huskers tumble to No. 15 in the coaches’ poll and 16th in AP. | 15th in BCS
20 SAT
• Texas A&M 9, Nebraska 6. Game page | Pregame page | Stryker | Bishop | DVD
• Colorado will bring a two-game winning streak to Lincoln: CU 44, KSU 36
• Future Husker: Six things about Aaron Green | 1970 Husker: Bill Kosch
19 FRI
• A comfortable player probably isn’t reaching his potential, strength & conditioning coach James Dobson tells a Big Red Breakfast crowd. | Who’s fastest?
• QB recruit Bubba Starling is named the nation’s top high school baseball player.
• Several former Huskers make Blair Kerkhoff’s best of Big 12 lists.
• The Lawrence paper diagnoses the success of NU’s pass rush against Kansas.
• Hear the Friday Husker Tailgate pregame analysis: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Carl Pelini
• Paul Myerberg of Pre-Snap Read discusses the NU-A&M matchup: Audio | Blog
• Angry Dad reports on the Kansas game and the KU-NU series.
• It takes more than memorization to master the Pelini Bros.’ defensive schemes.
• Zac Taylor finds himself on the opposite side of this Nebraska-A&M matchup.
• Sam McKewon and Steve Sipple go over their keys to the game.
• Hometown Husker: Cole Pensick settles in at the center position.
• The Husker O-line keeps striving for improved consistency.
• Hear Jon Bowling and Wilson Thomas on Saturday’s Legends Radio Show.
• More about A&M’s difference-makers on offense, Ryan Tannehill and Cyrus Gray.
18 THU
• The team finishes up preparations for the game in College Station. Notes: 1, 2, 3
• What a difference one month has made at A&M. | Video previews: Palmer, Tillman
• Help the North Texas Nebraskans send Fort Hood soldiers to the NU-A&M game.
• Twenty-three Huskers earn Academic All-Big 12 first- or second-team honors. | List
• NU and Oklahoma provide a study in opposites when it comes to road performance.
• The university will retire Ndamukong Suh’s jersey at the Colorado game.
• The Huskers try to get a grip on their ball-security problem.
• Listen to quarterback Ron Kellogg III’s story of why he walked on.
• The NU kickoff team will be put to the test again by A&M’s Coryell Judie.
• Being a student of the game has helped Lavonte David make an immediate impact.
• Cyrus Gray is an underrated part of A&M’s offensive resurgence. | Aggie Insider
• NU and Oklahoma State still have a shot at the BCS title game, Matt Hayes writes.
17 WED
• Fox Sports will televise the Big Ten football championship games through 2016.
• NU is a leader in tapping Texas talent on offense. | Not pulling back
• Taylor Martinez is looking like his old self, Shawn Watson says after practice.
• Here’s ABC’s coverage map for Saturday night’s regional games.
• See which team has the early edge in this week’s game predictions.
• Bo Pelini answers SI.com readers’ questions about the A&M game and more.
• Forty years ago this weekend, the Huskers survived a Sooner scare.
• What we’ll miss (and won’t miss) about Texas A&M and College Station.
• A blogger is called out for his Bo Pelini-Cam Newton smear job.
• On offense, will NU’s big plays reappear as Taylor Martinez returns to form?
• Husker Dan reports on the Kansas game and offers a prediction for Saturday.
• The Blackshirts hope for another big day in their chess match with A&M’s offense.
• The Huskers aim to continue their run of post-October prosperity. Notes: 1, 2, 3
• Rex Burkhead describes how faith and football led him to Lincoln. More player features: D.J. Jones, Alfonzo Dennard
• Speeding tickets put ex-Husker assistant Craig Bohl in an awkward spot.
• Tampa Bay’s Barrett Ruud dazzles more with his savvy than with his stats.
• There are Nebraska-A&M connections beyond those involving the Cassidy family.
16 TUE
• Milt Tenopir has a “big old heartache” for the ailing Dan Young.
• Bo Pelini doesn’t back off from his crowd-noise critique. | McKewon commentary
• Former Husker assistant Scott Downing gets the pink slip at Northern Colorado.
• Material from Tuesday’s press conference: Audio & video: B.Pelini (1, 2), C.Pelini (12), D.J. Jones (1, 2). | Quotes
• Sunday’s Husker Heroes event demonstrated the true power of red.
• Max Pirman, a defensive end from Ohio, commits to the Huskers. | 2011 list
• Husker players say they’re focused on A&M, not the bigger picture.
• There’s a complicated mix of loyalties this weekend in the Cassidy household.
• Powerful interests line up on opposing sides of Sam Keller’s suit against EA Sports.
• Matt O’Hanlon joins the Omaha Nighthawks – for a week, anyway.
• A teammate’s injury has thrust A&M running back Cyrus Gray into the forefront. More about the Aggies: Ryan Tannehill | Jerrod Johnson | On a roll
• Around the league: Potent ‘Pokes, Resilient Hawkins. | Ratings: 1, 2, 3
• Niles Paul is the victim of a car break-in in Lincoln.
15 MON
• Bo Pelini bemoans the lack of energy from the stands Saturday. Notes: 1, 2, 3
• Ndamukong Suh gets a nomination for Sports Illustrated sportsman of the year.
• Weekly PDF downloads: Printable rosters | NU game notes | A&M game notes
• The Pelini-Sherman connection provides a subplot to the A&M game. Audio: 1 | 2
• Taylor Martinez’s injury might make him a more complete QB, Steve Sipple says. More Monday commentary: McKewon’s review | Chatelain’s BCS odds
• The Aggies have Big 12 title hopes as they get set for another “biggest game.”
• NU’s pressure packages wreaked havoc on Kansas’ quarterback. Credit from Gill
• Well before Nebraska week, Colorado’s interim coach bans red.
14 SUN
• The Nebraska-vs.-A&M telecast will be ABC regional. Map coming at midweek.
• NU slips to 9th in the coaches’ poll and remains 9th in AP & Harris and 8th in BCS.
• See how the Huskers and Aggies match up in the major statistical categories.
13 SAT
• Nebraska 20, Kansas 3. Game page | Pregame page | Stryker | DVD
• Next week’s opponent, Texas A&M, comes from behind for a win at Baylor.
• Seventy-four years later, ex-POW Keith Colson sees his second Husker game.
• Calvin Jones’ 1991 game is one of many great performances in the NU-KU series.
• Future Husker: Five things about Zach Sterup | 1970 Husker: Joe Orduna
• The Huskers figure to fade somewhat in the Kansas City media picture.
• Whether it’s 8-team playoffs or the BCS, NU is back in the postseason conversation.
• Jayhawk players fondly recall the 2007 rout of the Huskers in Lawrence.
• Ndamukong Suh and the Lions are growing even when they’re not winning.
12 FRI
• Hear the “Friday Husker Tailgate” crew’s pregame rundown: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Ron Brown
• Eric Martin is moving to defensive end, Mike Ekeler says. | Praise for David
• It’s the season’s fourth quarter as players work through the November grind.
• The believer: A look at the things that make Turner Gill who he is.
• Sam McKewon goes over his five keys to Saturday night’s game.
• In a century-old series, the controversial 1969 NU-KU game is one that stands out.
• A ticket to Saturday’s game is also good for the NU-Vermont women’s hoops tilt.
• Eric Hagg’s stats don’t hint at his value to the Husker defense.
• More on KU’s “inflappable” quarterback, Quinn Mecham. | KU notes: 1, 2
• Walk-on DB Brent Moravec gets some playing time and some ink: 1, 2
• Wins will trump statistics every time, Bo Pelini says.
11 THU
• Taylor Martinez is ready to go, Bo Pelini says after Thursday’s practice.
• Angry Dad checks in with his Iowa State game observations.
• Hear Brenden Stai discuss ISU’s fake kick and his evaluation of Cody Green.
• A couple of game-week staples: Predictions | Printable rosters
• The final Kansas-Nebraska Act: A requiem for the series from Blair Kerkhoff.
• Veterans Day, Kansas-Nebraska themes and the symbolism in the stadium’s name are all tied together in the story of Husker legend Sam Francis.
• Cody Green is comfortable in his role, even if fans expected instant stardom.
• A once-puzzling position switch at KU starts making sense. | Riding high | KU Insider
• The athletic and versatile Eric Hagg delivers as a key playmaker the Blackshirts.
• A BCS title-game berth is a long shot for NU, but a bowl game against Pitt isn’t.
• Nebraska consultant Joe Moglia’s move to the UFL becomes official.
10 WED
• Here’s info on the availability of Saturday night’s pay-per-view telecast.
• Alfonzo Dennard is set to play Saturday. More from Wednesday’s practice: 1, 2, 3
• Husker Dan reports on the ISU game and lists gameday-experience suggestions.
• What we’ll miss about Lawrence: Everything but the basketball beatdowns.
• Listen to Brett Maher’s story of why he walked on. | Bio
• Prince Amukamara is one of eight semifinalists for the Lott Trophy.
• Forty years ago this weekend, NU set a school interception record that still stands.
• A look at Quinn Mecham, KU’s suddenly hot quarterback. | “Surreal” win
• The wildcat became more than a gadget with Taylor Martinez on the shelf.
• Texas A&M is aiming for a record student crowd for the Nebraska game.
• The team’s leaders earn respect by word and by example. | Rallying around Rex
• A nose-to-the-grindstone approach pays off for Austin Cassidy and Lance Thorell.
• Don’t count on Colorado luring Shawn Watson back, Steve Sipple writes.
• In a rating of the nation’s one-loss teams, Nebraska lands in the No. 3 spot.
09 TUE
• Austin Cassidy & Courtney Osborne earn Blackshirts. Tuesday notes: 1, 2, 3
• Turner Gill’s friend Jeff Smith will be true to his school Saturday. | Gill & Osborne
• Crisis management: How the QB situation was handled Saturday. | Silver lining
• Ten memorable Nebraska-Kansas games over the years. | The first game
• See the Week 9 rundown of how former Huskers fared in NFL play.
• Taylor Martinez is eager to get back on the field, Bo Pelini says. Audio & video from Tuesday’s press conference: Pelini (1, 2), Watson (1, 2), Kinnie (1, 2), Green (1, 2)
• Ndamukong Suh actions off the field turn a jaded sportswriter into a fan.
• Keeping three quarterbacks ready has paid off for the Huskers. | Sprain explainer
• Saturday’s win takes a bit of the heat off Turner Gill. | Friendship transcends football
• Colorado has fired coach Dan Hawkins, multiple reports say. | It’s official
• Around the league: No tears for UT | South jumble | Texas TV | Ratings: 1, 2, 3, 4
08 MON
• Eric Hagg reflects on the importance of his “pretty good play.” Notes: 1, 2, 3, 4
• Prince Amukamara & Taylor Martinez are named semifinalists for national awards.
• Download the pregame notes for the 117th Nebraska-Kansas clash: KU | NU
• Turner Gill downplays his return to Lincoln: “It’s not about me.”
• Bo Pelini expects Martinez, Lee & Dennard to be back vs. Kansas. The coach also has high praise for Virginia-bound Joe Moglia.
• Opponents’ unexpected twists are putting the Blackshirts on their heels. | Notes
• Nebraska vs. A&M will start at 7 p.m. CST for an ABC or ESPN2 telecast.
• Hear Steve Sipple discuss ISU’s fake kick and more with KLIN’s Jack & John.
• QB Quinn Mecham had a hot hand as Kansas rallied. | Getting to know KU
• Turner Gill’s return to Lincoln stirs up emotions from the recent past.
• ISU’s Paul Rhoads faces both second-guessing and support for his failed trick play.
07 SUN
• Sam McKewon saw a sample of Nebraska’s Big Ten future on the field at Ames.
• Ndamukong Suh, placekicker? Watch the big guy’s PAT try vs. the Jets. | Box
• Style points are Bo Pelini’s least worry when his top two QBs are out. | Bizarre day
• With JoePa’s 400th win comes a greatest coaches list with Tom Osborne at No. 2.
• Check out the NU-KU stats comparison. (It’s one-sided, but so was last week’s.)
• NU’s rankings: 8th in coaches’ poll | 9th in Harris | 9th in AP | 8th in BCS
06 SAT
• NU 31, Iowa State 30. Game page | Pregame page | Stryker | Bishop | DVD
• Nebraska aide Joe Moglia reportedly has been hired to coach Virginia’s UFL team.
• A divine experience? A look at the parallels between religion and Husker fandom.
• Next week’s foe, Kansas, pulls off an incredible comeback win against Colorado. And the Nov. 20 opponent, Texas A&M, upsets the Sooners. Meanwhile, Mizzou’s loss to Texas Tech gives NU breathing room in the North. | KSU trounces Texas
• Roy Helu Sr. helps Roy Jr. through the rough stretches. | Focus & humility
• The Big 12 head of officials weighs in on flagrant-play rules.
• Future Husker: Six things about Ryne Reeves | 1970 flashback: Carl Johnson
05 FRI
• Ex-Husker QB Bruce Mathison looks back on his chilling move in the NFL.
• A kicked ball. A tricky TD. A guy named Wiggins. Nebraska-Mizzou 1997? No, go back 101 years before that to the very first Nebraska-Iowa State game.
• The Big 12 gives Dan Beebe a contract extension through mid-2015.
• Listen to Friday’s “Husker Half Hour”: ISU’s voice | Greg Sharpe | Mike McNeill
• Roy Helu Jr. climbs the charts without much hoopla. | Another honor
• Hear the Friday Husker Tailgate crew dissect Saturday’s matchup: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
• Listen to Jeff Jamrog describe some of the logistics of road and home games.
• Last year’s ISU-NU game is hard to figure and hard to forget. | “Beyond belief”
• ABC analyst Ed Cunningham has a defender in Kansas City.
• Jon Zatechka & Fred Pollack are Saturday’s Legends Radio guests; 8 a.m. start.
• Even during a long-run drought, Taylor Martinez proves a distraction for defenses.
• Paul Rhoads has quickly changed the football culture at ISU | Underclassmen key
• Hometown Husker: Tyler Legate from the town of Neligh.
• Sam McKewon goes over his five keys to the game. | Ames perspective
• There’s a Jack Trice Stadium concession stand with Nebraska connections.
04 THU
• The starting QB will be a game-time decision, Bo Pelini says. Notes: 1, 2, 3
• Another Mizzou fan reflects on his visit to Lincoln and the end of an era.
• Hear Brenden Stai’s insights on the offensive line’s recent play.
• Check out the first round of predictions for the Iowa State game.
• Injuries plagued the ISU football career of Taylor Martinez’s father.
• Honor roll: Austin Cassidy Academic All-District | Ndamukong Suh rookie of month
• The Kansas game gets a pay-per-view telecast and a 6 p.m. CST start.
• Bo Pelini talks with Dan Patrick about the 2010 team and the Big Ten move.
• Iowa State game gatherings will be at the stadium in Ames and in Las Vegas.
• Bidding ends today on 1970 team autographed memorabilia.
• Pressed into service, Ciante Evans doesn’t let any freshman jitters show.
• This is a staff that’s unafraid to make midseason changes. Notes: 1, 2, 3
• Once again, it’s the end of a rivalry. | What we’ll miss about Ames
• Former Husker Mike Fultz steps down as Lincoln High’s coach.
• Here are more details about KLIN’s synced-to-TV game radio broadcast.
• Husker Dan reviews the Missouri game and shares a few photos.
03 WED
• CB Charles Jackson from Texas commits to the recruiting class of 2011.
• See whether the ABC coverage map holds good news or bad for your area.
• Husker backups work their way onto the field. | Kevin Thomsen’s story
• Angry Dad reviews the Missouri game and the series.
• NU’s offense is making hay by attacking the short side in a two-tight-end set.
• Forty years ago this weekend, the Huskers won in a romp in Ames.
• A look at how Adi Kunalic’s 7-for-7 day helped keep Mizzou’s offense at bay.
• Bo Pelini says helmet hits aren’t part of Husker technique. | Flag on Ed?
• Ever wonder what players see in film study? Here’s what five Huskers look for.
• Taylor Martinez presents a unique challenge for Iowa State’s defense. More from the ISU perspective: Cyclones’ fill-in center | Return of Barney Cotton
02 TUE
• Taylor Martinez returns to practice and is deemed “ready to go.” Notes: 1, 2, 3
• Early returns from Tuesday’s press conference: Martinez’s status | Audio & video: B.Pelini (1, 2), C.Pelini (1, 2,) Ben Cotton (1, 2), K.Reed (1, 2), C.Evans (1, 2)
• A Missourian reports back on his bittersweet trip to Lincoln
• From Husker Locker, eleven memorable Nebraska-Iowa State games.
• Game-week downloads: NU notes | ISU notes | Printable rosters
• Prince Amukamara is one of 10 semifinalists for the Jim Thorpe Award.
• As NU defends its style of play, Tom Shatel says the Big 12 is on a slippery slope.
• Paul Rhoads downplays talk of a North crown and says last year’s win is history.
• Cameron Meredith shows he’s a quick study as well as versatile.
• Around the league: A&M’s QB switch | Baylor’s rise | Ratings: 1, 2, 3
01 MON
• Annoyed by the network announcers? KLIN radio offers a work-around.
• The Huskers return to practice, but Taylor Martinez gets a rest. Notes: 1, 2, 3
• Iraq war vet Tyrone Fahie will receive an honorary Lott Impact Trophy. | Bio
• David Max provides Missouri game commentary and photos.
• Paul Rhoads doesn’t expect the Huskers to overlook his Cyclones this week.
• Taylor Martinez’s injury is an ankle sprain, and he’s improving, Bo Pelini says.
• Watch Bo Pelini preview the Clones, with highlights from ISU’s win over Texas.
• Johnny Rodgers will make two appearances in Las Vegas this weekend.
• Mizzou wants a Big 12 review of Courtney Osborne’s hit on Blaine Gabbert.
• No surprise about this one: Roy Helu Jr. is named Big 12 offensive player of week.
• Hear Steve Sipple talk about the new wrinkle Nebraska unveiled on defense.
• Spotlight on the offense: Full arsenal | Running strong | Watson’s touch
• “Steady Eddie” Zac Lee stays prepared to step in when needed. | Notes
• Missouri players and coaches ponder what went wrong in Lincoln: 1, 2
• Brush up on your ISU knowledge: Cyclones primer | Stats matchup | Pregame page