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• Tom Shatel says the Big Back Era* at NU may be upon us.

• Brandon Kinnie relishes his chance with the Kansas City Chiefs.

• A salute to veterans at Memorial Stadium shaped Neil Dufford's life goals.

• Running back Aaron Green will transfer* from Nebraska, his father says and Bo Pelini confirms. | What's next?

• Recruiting tidbits: The Huskers remain No. 1 on California defensive end Joe Mathis' list, and South Dakota linebacker Nathan Gerry gets an NU offer.

• NU is No. 17 in a preseason Top 25 from ESPN's “College Football Live.”

• One fan's GameDay memories involve a notable Colorado alum. | Vote redo

• It's high time that Big Ten teams aim higher* than the Rose Bowl, Lee Barfknecht writes. | Leaders Division capsules*

• Former Husker Jason Licht* helps shape one of the NFL's top franchises as personnel director of the Patriots.

• There's no getting around it: This week in Husker history is a slow one.

• It's Alfonzo Dennard to the Pats and Marcel Jones to the Saints in the NFL draft's seventh round. Earlier Saturday, the Texans took Jared Crick in the fourth.* | Free-agent news | Highlights: David, Crick | NU's 344 draftees

• Three more opponent spring games took place Saturday. Results here.

• Four Huskers help a Lincoln fifth-grader live his Make-A-Wish dream.

• Lavonte David goes to the Buccaneers with the 26th pick of the NFL draft's second round.* | Bio | David autographed items

• From Dirk Chatelain, commentary on the SEC's talent trove and Ron Brown's rights & responsibilities. | Wojciechowski and Shatel on Brown

• Lavonte David must wait until tonight to see where he lands in the NFL.

• QB Aaron Baily, a top target for the Huskers at QB, opts for Illinois.

• Congrats to Mike Nobler, Big Ten football video coordinator of the year.

• The BCS recommends a four-team playoff, effective in 2014. Details still must be agreed upon, and university presidents still must OK the idea.

• Hear Barrett Ruud discuss his move to Seattle. (Forward to 2:15 mark.)

• ESPN's woefully flawed College GameDay balloting remains on hold.

• From the OWH, a spring recap* by position group.

• Sam McKewon projects how tonight’s first round* of the NFL draft might go. More: What makes Lavonte David* special | Patience | Projections: 1, 2

• All signs point to a Superdome date with Southern Miss in 2013.

• Nebraska gets a Rivals columnist's nod for Kicker U. designation.

• Writers at Athlon assess the Huskers' chances of winning the Big Ten.

• In an Associated Press inverview, Ron Brown defends his anti-gay-rights stance.

• Bo Pelini's contract has been extended* through the 2016 season.

• Join Prince Amukamara & Roy Helu at a Boys Town fundraiser next week.

• The Wisconsin, Ohio State and Michigan games all get 7 p.m. CDT starts for telecasts on ABC, ESPN or ESPN2.* | Discuss

• Husker freshman-to-be Greg McMullen earns an MVP award in Ohio.

• The NU staff isn't finished hunting for top defensive prospects for 2013.

• For new prep coach Rickey Thenarse, it's about giving Watts kids hope.

• Saturday's Legends Radio Show guests are women's hoops star Maurtice Ivy and coach Angela Beck.

• NU has built a reputation for developing NFL-caliber defensive backs.*

• HuskerMax readers can save on subscriptions to InfoFree.

• A prime-time kickoff appears likely for the Michigan-NU game in Lincoln.

• Iowa reels in another eight-man standout from Nebraska, Nathan Bazata.

• Share your favorite memories of ESPN GameDay in Lincoln. | Voting starts

• Nebraska's season-ticket prices remain second-highest in the Big Ten.

• Police say Alfonzo Dennard was warned twice before his arrest.*

• Brandon Kinnie hopes for a fair shot,* regardless of whether his name is called during the upcoming NFL draft.

• There's still reason to believe in Alfonzo Dennard, Steve Sipple writes.

• Linebacker Courtney Love of Ohio commits to the Huskers for 2013.

• Tom Osborne's NFL stint helped foster his appreciation for walk-ons.

• Bo Pelini goes into detail about the strides* the team is making and says: "We've been good, but not great. We need to take that next step."

• This week in Husker history: Western Conference reforms create havoc with NU's 1907 scheduling. Also, an assortment of first-round draft picks.

• See the results of Saturday's opponent spring games. | Legends capsules*

• The Huskers may have a couple of silent commits, but who are they?

• Anfonzo Dennard is jailed on suspicion of assaulting a Lincoln policeman.*

• Husker assistants get ready for several weeks of hitting the recruiting trail.

• Former Memorial Stadium hotdog slinger P. Stephen Potter explains his exit from the game in a CBS Evening News segment. | Background

• Niles Paul prepares to make a switch to tight end with the Redskins.

• In a first, ESPN will film a College GameDay commercial this summer on a campus selected via fan voting. The balloting begins Monday at 11 a.m. CDT. Get the details here, and help spread the word by sharing this card.

• Former Husker Damon Benning's run as Omaha Northwest's coach* is over.

• Six of Tom Dienhart's top 15 Big Ten games of 2012 involve Nebraska.

• The Big Ten/Pac-12 scheduling partnership has hit a snag.

• The receivers get a better feel for their added route-running freedom.

• Taylor Martinez & Lauren Cook brighten the day of an ailing Husker fan.

• The signup deadline is April 30 for the Bo Pelini Foundation Celebrity Dinner, featuring Larry the Cable Guy, Ndamukong Suh and Eric Crouch.

• Lyell Bremser* will be inducted tonight in the Omaha Sports Hall of Fame. More: Video | HuskerMax page | Legends Radio Show tribute (audio) | “MW&C” origin

• The LJS reviews the defense and assembles a two-deep chart.

• Jack Hoffman's parents receive some bad news, but optimism prevails.

• Rickey Thenarse becomes head coach at Jordan High in L.A. | Bio

• Dirk Chatelain writes about the personal significance of April 18, the day Brook Berringer died. | Discuss

• Montee Ball & Rex Burkhead top Athlon's ranking of Big Ten running backs.

• Former Husker Dominic Raiola says he accepts the likelihood of short-term memory loss as one of the consequences of the game.

• The LJS concocts a two-deep chart as it reviews the offense.

• NU is in the hunt for John Montelus, a top East Coast O-line prospect.

• Saturday's Legends Radio Show guests: Dion Booker & Mark Vedral

• ESPN's Adam Rittenberg weighs in on Rex Burkhead's Heisman odds.

• Wrapping up spring ball: LJS (video) | Husker Locker

• Mother Nature couldn't thwart one family's spring-game magical experience.

• A.J. Natter, a DE from Wisconsin, commits to the Huskers for 2013.

• A second option is now available for those with spring game tickets.

• Maurice Purify displays his Husker pride at an arena game in Iowa.

• Steve Sipple suggests an August recompense for Saturday's cancellation.

• Here's a salute to everyone who missed his or her center-stage moment Saturday at Memorial Stadium. | Student-athletes of year

• A look back at 1956, when the Alumni beat the Varsity in the spring game.

• New at the HuskerMax shop: “Trapped Hurricanes,” the first in a series of Framed and Autographed Classic Plays pieces.

• National pundits are foolish to exclude Rex Burkhead* from the Heisman conversation, Lee Barfknecht writes. | McKewon's rewind*

• It was still a “great spring,” Bo Pelini tells BTN. (Video)

• This week in Husker history: A spring-game standout who faded in the fall.

• The storms didn't stop the HuskerMax tailgate. Here are some photos.

• Five NU opponents had their spring games Saturday. Find reports here.

• NU officials made the right call in canceling the game, Tad Stryker writes. | Shatel: It's just practice* | Player disappointment: 1, 2* | Family affair*

• Saturday's no-go didn't necessarily put a damper on recruits' experience.

• For the first time since 1949, there will be no spring game. Severe weather forced the cancellation of Saturday's Red-White scrimmage, and Bo Pelini* said logistical issues with a possible make-up game Sunday would be too great. | Photos: 1, 2, 3 | Video | Spring game history

• A look at what really happened 50 years ago alters the Tippy Dye story at Nebraska but doesn't take the shine off his legacy, Randy York writes.

• Taylor Martinez's mechanics aren't the only thing to watch* today as the Huskers tangle in the Red-White game.* See the gameday tab at right for rosters and more. | Sipple: Seeking balance | Shatel: Blast of sunshine?*

• Here are more photos from Thursday's banquet for “The Jet” Award.

• Twenty Huskers are named to the Brook Berringer Citizenship Team.

• Dave Feit lists do's and don'ts for those viewing the Red-White scrimmage.

• Randy York offers up some eye-popping stats about the stadium project.

• There will be plenty of recruits in attendance on Saturday.

• The rosters for the Red and White squads are here. | Sortable & printable

• Pre-Snap Read explains how Tippy Dye changed college football.

• Three ways to remember No. 4: Autographed Lavonte David items are now available in the HuskerMax shop: Print | Mini-helmet | Football

• Legends gathered Thursday night at “The Jet” Award soiree. | York commentary

• East Stadium* progress should be noticeable to fans Saturday.

• Newcomer Mo Seisay is catching on quickly at cornerback and making his physical style of play known.

• Tippy Dye, the man who hired Bob Devaney at NU, dies at age 97.

• Josh Banderas becomes NU's third recruiting commmit for 2013. | List

• Nebraska shows up on lists of best and worst nonconference games.

• Johnny Rodgers’ passion for north Omaha* has never stopped burning.

• Known as a relatively quiet man, tight end Kyler Reed is also a music man.

• Taylor Martinez tops a national list of spring-game players to watch.

• Daimion Stafford's better grasp of the system* helps his game. | Notes*

• Rex Burkhead's young backups would welcome extensive action Saturday.

• After the final full-pads practice before the spring game, Bo says he'll keep things simple Saturday. | Audio: H’Max Report, Pelini, Heard, Els

• Bo Pelini dismisses “ludicrous” speculation linking him to the Arkansas job.

• More pre-draft praise comes Lavonte David's way.

• "We want it all": More on the title talk coming out of Lincoln.

• Lincoln Southeast sophomore guard D.J. Foster gets an NU offer for 2014.

• Saturday's Legends Radio Show will be a special Lyell Bremser tribute.

• Tomorrow night’s banquet for “The Jet” Award is sold out, but you can still be a part of the celebrity after-party.

• Athlon's ranks the league's QBs, and No. 3 is Taylor Martinez.

• Corn Nation wants to know your spring-game desires.

• Cornerback Charles Jackson says he's finally received NCAA clearance.

• Turner Gill* isn't buying talk that he's stepped down the football ladder.

• Jamal Turner battles hamstring trouble* as he strives to improve over 2011.

• Watch BTN's Taylor Martinez interview & Huskers.com's spring drills recap.

• Some Big Ten coaches like the idea of inter-squad scrimmages. | Notes

• Arkansas fires Bobby Petrino,* and Bo Pelini is among several coaches mentioned as possible replacements. | Discuss

• Reds vs. Whites definitely isn't the only game in town this weekend.

• The 2012 spring media guide is now available for your perusal.

• Walk-on Kenny Anderson* finds a new role at DT. | Notes: 1, 2*

• After much waiting, Mike Marrow finally has his chance to play. Father Vince,* meanwhile, gets ready to hit the recruting trail.

• Here's the game-day info for the Red-White tilt. | Burkhead honor set

• John Papuchis likes how the LBs and DBs are progressing, and he hopes to see lots of energy from the defense Saturday. Audio from Monday's practice:H’Max Report,Papuchis,Burkhead,A.Green |Video |Photos*

• Roger Craig credits coach Mike Corgan for shaping him as a ball carrier.

• Former Husker Cody Green is named Tulsa's starter* at quarterback.

• It's a culture change at UCLA as the Jim Mora era* begins.

• Receiver Khiry Cooper* will join QB Cody Green at Tulsa.* | Q&A*

• Friends rally behind Budge Porter,* paralyzed during spring ball in 1976.

• Who's the fastest, the strongest, the smartest? Ben Cotton & Cameron Meredith dish about their teammates' superlatives.

• With a 4.0 GPA, Sean Fisher keeps hitting the books* with a vengeance.

• The alternate uniforms* could give the NU brand some added oomph.

• Fifteen years ago, there was grieving on rival campuses for former Husker halfback Ben Gregory, gone too soon at age 50. More from this week in Husker history here.

• Things that make Lavonte David special are getting NFL teams' attention.

• Bo expects better offensive balance with a more aggressive* air game. More from Saturday's scrimmage: H’Max Report | Notes: 1, 2,* 3*, 4

• Tyler Wullenwaber is starting to become known for more than his wheels.

• Depth on the offensive line* has the coaching staff encouraged.

• Kenny Bell works to round out his game and become a punishing blocker.

• Sad news from Minnesota: Linebacker Gary Tinsley has died at age 22.

• Watch as P.J. Smith talks to ESPN.com about the expectations for 2012.

• Linebacker Barrett Ruud agrees to terms with the Seahawks. | Bio

• Eric Martin is making some noise on the defensive line.

• Rex Burkhead sees flaws to correct* when he studies last season's film.

• Even though he played at Colorado, receivers coach Rich Fisher will tell you there's no place like Nebraska.

• Saturday's Legends Radio guest: former UNO wrestling coach Don Benning

• A collection of commentary on the playoff possibilities: Corn Nation | Frank the Tank | Pre-Snap Read: 1, 2

• P.J. Smith has matured into a leader in the secondary. | Notes: 1, 2*

• Always subject to sky-high expectations, defensive tackle Baker Steinkuhler remains his own biggest critic.*

• An extra year is possible for linebacker Sean Fisher. Audio from Wednes­day's practice: H’Max Report, Pelini, P.J. Smith, Fisher| Notes: 1, 2

• Husker Dan reports on last weekend's "Hunt With the Huskers" experience.

• Nebraska salutes 600-plus on National Student-Athlete Day.

• Tom Osborne talks playoffs, uniforms and more with ESPN.com.

• BCS leaders are focusing on four postseason options, including one with a Rose Bowl provision* that Sam McKewon sees as a non-starter.

• More from ESPN.com's stop in Lincoln: Defense tested – literally | Burkhead and Meredith interviews (video)

• Quincy Enunwa* wants to be known for more than his crushing blocks.

• Steve Sipple favors alternate uniforms if the changes are kept within reason.

• Watch Taylor Martinez discuss his offseason progress with Gerry DiNardo.

• Randy York checks in with special memories of the 1973 UCLA game.

• Kyler Reed hopes better health means more production this season.

• Watch Bo Pelini discuss the team's potential with Adam Rittenberg.

• Don't miss out on the HuskerMax tailgate at the UCLA game.

• Two “legacy” prospects, two contrasting stories: Banderas & Minter.

• Husker players welcome the news of a change of pace in uniforms.* Commentary: Shatel* | Vogel | Husker Mike

• The offense's confidence grows in year two under Tim Beck. | Notes: 1, 2.*

• Some soul-searching has resuscitated the career of Antonio Bell.*

• In honor of Al Zikmund's 90th birthday, a video gem.

• Early material from Monday's practice: HuskerMax Report | More audio: Sirles, Beck, Kaczenski | Summary | Video | Photos*

• There appears to be no redshirt in Jordan Westerkamp's future.

• ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg reports from Lincoln on the Huskers' high expectations, and he chats with John Papuchis and Ben Cotton.

• The Huskers will wear a “futuristic” uniform for one game in 2012. | Discuss

• An NCAA task force proposes that conferences oversee the bowls.

• Bison Books, a unit of the University of Nebraska Press, is carving out a national reputation as a source of scholarly baseball literature. The New York Times notes that Bison’s offerings have found an appreciative niche audience.

• Seung Hoon Choi intends to keep coming on strong at left guard.

• Chicago is a focus of Nebraska's search for a 2013 recruit at QB.*

• It's time for the team to show street-fighter credentials, Tad Stryker writes.

• Rick Kaczenski* had to make a choice between mentor and alma mater.

• This week in Husker history: A former player finds both coaching and law to his liking, plans for a preseason game fall through, and Husker great Guy Chamberlin attains Hall of Fame recognition.