NEWS ARCHIVE
September 2012
30 SUN
• See the fans and former players who were there for our tailgate Saturday.
• Check out the stats comparison for Nebraska vs. Ohio State.
• Replacing an icon* will be a challenge for Harvey Perlman.
29 SAT
• Nebraska 30, Wisconsin 27. After a horrid start, the Huskers roar back from 17 points down to bag the Badgers. Get all the coverage, stats and multimedia on the game page. | DVD | Stryker commentary 
• Bo Pelini gets a solid approval rating in a new OWH poll.
• The quest for a conference championship begins in earnest tonight for the 2012 Huskers. Read all about it from the papers inOmaha (1, 2, 3, 4),*Lincoln (1, 2, 3, 4, 5),*Grand Island,Madison (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)*andMilwaukee (1, 2).| Commentary: Sipple,* Shatel,* Callahan, Oates*
• Here's the Wisconsin edition of Encyclopedia Athletica.
28 FRI
• Sixty years of style: A uniform retrospective from Hail Varsity.
• The #Huskers hashtag isn't just window dressing, as Randy York explains.
• Tom Osborne covers a lot of ground in a BTNLive interview.
• Hear why Damon Benning considers this a must win for the Huskers.
• L.C. Cole and John Havekost are Saturday's Legends Radio Show guests.
• Taylor Martinez is a midseason addition to the Maxwell Award watch list.
• The uniforms aren't the only thing special about Saturday's game: It'll be a Team Jack moment.
• Frank Solich says he still draws upon what he learned while coaching under Tom Osborne. | Kerkhoff: What if?
• “We want this one bad,” says Husker receiver Kenny Bell.
• Pregame trash talk goes out the window after kickoff, Barney Cotton tells a Big Red Breakfast crowd.
• The Badgers get ready for the Memorial Stadium experience.
• Athlon Sports previews the game and forecasts a 31-20 Nebraska win.
• The 2012 Huskers can fill in a blank page* in Tom Osborne's scrapbook, Dirk Chatelain writes. | Corn Nation reflects
• Steve Sipple says population shifts* spell long-term trouble for the Big Ten.
27 THU
• Wisconsin defensive end David Gilbert's comments about Taylor Martinez will cost him a start* in Saturday night's game.
• Angry Dad looks at Nebraska's road ahead in the Big Bad B1G.
• Randy York explains why a walk with Tom Osborne can take a long time.
• Something new on the playing field: A Huskers hashtag.
• Here's an update on A.J. Natter,* NU's recruit from Wisconsin.
• Alonzo Whaley and Sean Fisher are ready for their increased roles, says Bo Pelini* after Thursday's practice. Audio: HuskerMax Report, Pelini
• Turner Gill is determined to once again prove his doubters wrong.
• Rex Burkhead is one of 147 semifinalists for the National Football Foundation's top scholar-athlete award.
• What if Tom Osborne had returned to coaching five years ago? A Kansas columnist speculates on what might have been.
• Fans yearning for a return to glory see an opportunity right now.
• From Dirk Chatelain, 10 thoughts about trash talk.
• Hear Barry Alvarez talk about the Badgers, the uniforms, Tom Osborne and more, while Joel Mackovica weighs in on Dr. Tom's exit.
• It's all Nebraska in the early round of game predictions.
• Athlon Sports recaps five great moments in Tom Osborne's career.
• “He still can’t throw,” Wisconsin DE David Gilbert says of Taylor Martinez.
• With a freshman leader* and other changes, the Badger offense has a different look this year. | Tailback talent* | Kicking woes | Scouting Wisky*
• There's a new Big Red anthem by rapper Brown, and iTunes sales benefit the TeamMates mentoring program.
• Check out SB Nation's video tour of the Husker football facilities.
26 WED
• Lee Barfknecht* examines the factors shaping the AD search and how it's different from the one 10 years ago. | Internal candidates* | Search firm*
• Commentary on Dr. Tom and his legacy: Shatel,* Dienhart, Dodd, Hayes, York, Dufresne, Sipple,* Kelly,* OWH,* Keeler | Reaction: Brown,* Miles 
, McBride , Erstad , Benning , Various (1, 2,* 3, 4, 5,* 6)
,, Erstad , Benning , Various (1, 2,* 3, 4, 5,* 6)• Tom Osborne will retire on Jan. 1 as athletic director, and the search* for his successor is under way.* | Bio | Timeline* | Photo retrospectives: 1,* 2* | Video | Audio | Discuss
• A third of the 90 Huskers who played Saturday were walk-ons.
• A Wisconsin perspective on NU's offense sees Rex Burkhead as key.
• Not yet cleared by doctors, Montee Ball downplays his concussion and says he has “no doubt” he'll play Saturday night. | “Don't do it”
25 TUE
• John Papuchis says the uncertain status of Wisconsin's Montee Ball isn't affecting the defense's preparations. Audio from Tuesday's practice: HuskerMax Report, Papuchis, Bell, Fisher
• Husker Dan reviews last weekend's game -- and shares memories of his first game at Memorial Stadium, in 1966.
• This week's Tale of the Tape analyzes Wisconsin's schemes & tendencies.
• ESPN.com writes about the Huskers’ chance at redemption this week.
• Can speed trump size* on defense, even against run-first offenses?
• It's rare for Wisconsin to be a double-digit underdog.*
• Here are the Week 3 stats of Huskers in the NFL.
• The coaches like what freshman walk-on Andy Janovich* brings to the fullback position. | Burkhead Q&A*
• Bo Pelini sees even more improvement in store for Taylor Martinez.*
• Beware of overplaying the revenge card, Sean Callahan says.
24 MON
• The LJS looks at how NU recruits and prospects* fared over the weekend.
• Tim Beck says he has a much-improved offense at his disposal this time around against Wisconsin. Audio from Monday's practice: HuskerMax Report, Beck, Moss
• Tommie Frazier (video), Damon Benning (audio) and Justin Prestidge break down the Idaho State game and look ahead to Wisconsin.
• Wicked Shadows rolls out its wallpaper for Wisconsin week.
• Here are some quick hits and an early story from Monday's presser. | Video: Pelini, Burkhead, Martinez, Compton, Smith | Martinez's progress
• Running back Terrell Newby gives his Lincoln visit high marks.
• With Joel Stave at quarterback, Wisconsin is rediscovering the big play.
• Wisconsin is well-stocked at tailback even if Montee Ball can't play.
• Commentary: Dave Feit and Husker Mike on Saturday's game, Sam McKewon* and Lee Barfknecht* on the Huskers' chances for a conference title, and Steve Sipple's* fearless predictions.
23 SUN
• The Huskers are fueled by last year's result in Madison.
• The NU-Wisconsin stats comparison leans mostly in the Huskers' favor.
• The birth of the Big Six, Devaney’s big win in Ann Arbor, the controversial 1982 loss at Penn State, and Nebraska's first victory in a night game. It's all part of this week in Husker history.
22 SAT
• Bid on four Michigan-Nebraska skybox tickets for St. Augustine Episcopal Church in Elkhorn.
• All six Brewsky's locations in Lincoln and Omaha are now on MenuPedia.
• Nebraska 73, Idaho State 7. The Huskers put the Bengals away early and cruise to victory. Go to the game page for all the coverage, stats and multimedia. | Commentary: Stryker, Whitney
• Husker QB recruit Johnny Stanton is done for the year with an ACL injury.
• Next week's opponent, Wisconsin, fends off UTEP as the Badgers break in a new starting QB and Montee Ball leaves with a head injury.
• It's the final tune-up for the Huskers before conference play begins. Can NU stay focused today against lower-division Idaho State? Get your pregame info from the papers in Omaha (1, 2),*Lincoln (1, 2, 3, 4, 5),*Grand Island andPocatello.*Commentary: Babcock, Sipple,* Shatel,* Vogel
• BTN is returned to Dish Network's lineup just in time for game day.
• Dale Klein still holds three NCAA records, but his degree is what's really taken him places.
• Hail Varsity assesses the Huskers' future at linebacker.
21 FRI
• New Nebraska Football Hall-of-Famer Ahman Green landed in two football towns – Lincoln and Green Bay – that are a lot alike.
• Hear Damon Benning break down Saturday's contest and discuss what can be accomplished in a game like this.
• Download the Wicked Shadows Kenny Bell player-of-the-week wallpaper.
• Is this Idaho State’s “Super Bowl”? Bengal players insist it isn’t.
• See Husker Freak's notes from from this morning's Big Red Breakfast, where Ross Els* provided fans some insights on recruiting.*
• Terrell Newby and Delton Williams will make official visits Saturday.
• Angry Dad looks at the pressure to compete.
• Step into the world of former Husker QB Joe Ganz,* low-paid graduate assistant and mentor to Taylor Martinez.
• Athlon writers weigh in on where Nebraska ranks in the Big Ten.
• WR Tyler “Hurricane” Evans* aims to make the most of his opportunities.
• Ciante Evans aims to prove he belongs on the field* no matter what type of offense the Huskers are facing. | Notes*
20 THU
• Steve Manstedt, to be inducted Friday in the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame, learned from two legendary coaches at NU. | Sipple on Solich*
• Husker fans with Dish Network* may need backup plans for Saturday.
• Future Husker Marcus McWilson* is projected as a safety at Nebraska but also wants to give punting a try.
• Chase Rome is back on the team and is available* to play Saturday, Bo Pelini says after Thursday's practice. Audio: HuskerMax Report, Pelini
• Eric Martin fields fans' questions on “Ask the Huskers” (video).
• Charlie McBride says players must stay intense against overmatched foes.
• Tyler Moore will transfer to Florida, his father says.
• Rex Burkhead is one of 30 candidates for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award.
• The Omaha Nighthawks' roster includes five former Huskers.*
• Husker Mike says Eric Crouch deserves more respect from some NU fans.
• Jason Peter and other former Huskers find a post-career niche on the air.*
• Imani Cross says he's learned a lot in a short time from Ron Brown.
• Idaho State will try to keep the Husker defense scrambling with its video-game offense.* | David vs. Goliath: 1, 2* | Scouting report*
• Walk-on Jake Long has become a reliable third option* at tight end.
19 WED
• Husker Dan comments on last weekend's game and a Team Jack moment.
• Ritch Bahe and Brad Jenkins are Saturday's Legends Radio Show guests.
• An analysis of down-by-down numbers shows that shoring up the defense goes beyond a third-down focus. | Points per possession
• After Wednesday's practice, Ross Els says he thinks "we'll be fine" with linebacker depth* despite Zaire Anderson's season-ending injury. Audio: H’Max Report, Els, Fisher
• Attention to details helps P.J. Smith* and the secondary improve.
• Johnny Stanton* generates a mix of hype and skepticism among scouts.
• A 2009 Harvey Perlman e-mail questioned the basis of the NCAA's legal defense in the licensing case filed by Sam Keller and other players.
18 TUE
• Rex Burkhead is named to the 11-member AFCA Good Works Team, and you can vote for him for captain here.
• For the Idaho State defense, turnovers* take a back seat to execution.
• Tale of the Tape: A coach's view of key plays against Arkansas State.
• Bad news for the defense: Zaire Anderson, the new starter at WILL linebacker, is done for the season with a torn ACL.* Tuesday audio: HuskerMax Report, Pelini, Papuchis, Jackson, Cotton,
• Four former Huskers are among this year's inductees in the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame. The ceremony will be Oct. 7 in Lincoln.
• Cory Ross & Marlon Lucky* sign with Lincoln's new indoor league team.
• Former Huskers Pat Ricketts and Clete Blakeman help break down Nebraska's performance against Arkansas State in the latest video edition of Tommie Frazier's Xs & Os.
• Idaho State's coach expects his players to be ready for the step up.
• What's it like to be a long snapper? P.J. Mangieri* explains.
• P.J. Smith says the defense still has plenty of room for improvement.*
• Dave Feit submits his assessment of the Arkansas State game.
17 MON
• Rex Burkhead wears a knee brace as he takes part in his first practice since August. Monday audio: H’Max Report, Beck, Joseph, Burkhead
• Even though he now has his first TD under his belt, Imani Cross knows playing time might come at a premium from here on.
• Bo Pelini says doctors have given him a clean bill of health* and that Rex Burkhead* will play on Saturday. | Supportive fans
• Dirk Chatelain sees opportunity knocking for NU as league teams struggle.
• Ameer Abdullah's boosted workload* lets him showcase his endurance and his surprising power. | Notes*
• Sam McKewon sees signs of hope in the secondary* and in the Huskers' red-zone defensive stats. More Monday commentary: Sipple on Burkhead* | Husker Mike's report card
16 SUN
• Zaire Anderson said it felt good to be in the thick of the action Saturday.
• This week in Husker history: Two Husker coaches make their debuts five years apart, with fitting results.
• Here's the stats matchup for Saturday's game against Idaho State.
• It’s “business as usual” as Bo Pelini* returns to work on Sunday.
• The Huskers return to the AP rankings at No. 25 and move up two spots to No. 22 in the coaches' poll.
• Wounded warriors might miss this year's Salute the Troops* event in October unless additional donations materialize.
• Lavonte David is quick to earn the coaches' trust* at Tampa Bay.
• Download the T-Magic wallpaper from Wicked Shadows.
15 SAT
• Nebraska 42, Arkansas State 13. On a day when Bo Pelini leaves in an ambulance,* the Huskers perform solidly on both sides of the ball to tame the Red Wolves. Go to the game page for all the coverage. | Pelini & Osborne statements | Stryker commentary
• Looking for answers* on defense and trying to avoid another second-half swoon,* the Huskers take on Arkansas State and its high-octane offense today. Get the pregame scoop from the papers in Lincoln (1, 2, 3, 4, 5),*Omaha,*and Grand Island (1, 2).Commentary: Shatel,* Sipple*
• If you're driving to the game, avoid North 27th Street in Lincoln.
• Sean Fisher today will receive his third George Sullivan Scholarship.
14 FRI
• Corn Nation has questions and answers about Gus Malzahn's offense.
• Here's the Arkansas State edition of Hail Varsity's Encyclopedia Athletica.
• ASU says it has some game tickets available for purchase.
• Here's a sampling of former players' commentary from the past week.
• Zaire Anderson will start at WILL linebacker, John Papuchis* tells a somewhat restive crowd* at the Big Red Breakfast.
• “Want-to” doesn't solve everything on defense, Dirk Chatelain* writes.
• This isn't the first time Bo Pelini and Gus Malzahn have crossed paths.*
• NU faces a lawsuit over the use of handicapped parking* for tailgating.
• Steve Sipple sees no cause for alarm in this year's player departures.*
13 THU
• Yahoo Sports beholds Frank Solich's transformation of Ohio's program.
• Wonder Monds & Jake Cabell are Saturday's Legends Radio Show guests.
• Rex Burkhead remains doubtful for Saturday's game, Bo Pelini* says after Thursday's practice. Audio: HuskerMax report, Pelini
• Former defensive coordinator Charlie McBride discusses the importance of speed and the “roll of the dice” involved in using younger players.
• Meet the mystery man who served as the original Lil’ Red.
• The prognosticators see NU outscoring the Red Wolves in a shootout.
• Arkansas State has found a big-play guy in freshman Rocky Hayes.
• See how the video crew and the technology it uses can help coaches and players analyze the Huskers and their opponents.
• Ben Cotton fields fans' questions on “Ask the Huskers.”
• The staff is working hard to land top defensive tackles from the juco ranks.
• “This is my chance,” LB David Santos* says of his likely role Saturday.
• Hear former Blackshirt Oudious Lee dissect the current D-line strategy.
• Despite its current struggles, the Big Ten remains the right choice for the Huskers, Tom Shatel writes.
• Angry Dad's thinking the Huskers are still stuck in LA-LA land.
• The LJS files its scouting report* on Arkansas State, whose run-defense stats don't bode well for the Red Wolves. | Three keys*
• Harvey Perlman ends his annual address with those three special words.
• The offense seeks to maintain its patience* when the pressure is turned up.
12 WED
• Get your printable rosters and two-deeps for the ASU game.
• Defensive tackle Chase Rome is off the team "for the foreseeable future," Bo Pelini* says after Wednesday's practice. Audio:
HuskerMax Report,
Pelini,
Fisher,
Brown | Notes: 1, 2,* 3*
• The Guz Malzahn offense is based on borrowed basketball theory and a dusty old football formation. | Frenetic pace*
• Listen as rumors of a switch to the 3-4 on defense are discussed on “Unsportsmanlike Conduct.”
• Husker Dan is optimistic that Bo Pelini can turn the defense around.
• Notre Dame will become a non-football member of the ACC but will play five football games annually against ACC teams. | Delany statement
• A closer look at two trouble spots for the Huskers: third down* for the defense and second half* on the road for the offense.
• Former Husker halfback Ron Clark has died in Texas at age 81.
11 TUE
• Support a great cause: Get your Team Jack T-shirt for the Wisky game.
• Arkansas State wide receiver Allen Muse is off the team after an arrest.
• Hear the latest on recruiting from Nate Clouse of HuskerOnline.
• Tuesday's practice sees Taylor Martinez and the offense determined to bounce back and Brion Carnes making a move to wide receiver. Audio: HuskerMax Report,
Beck,
Curry,
Carnes,
Reed,
Mitchell
• Bo Pelini and other Big Ten coaches aren't ready to write off the conference's season just yet. | Conference call* | Lowly stats*
• The OWH & LJS offer up Husker analysis on dueling video shows.
• This week's Wicked Shadows wallpaper features Ameer Abdullah.
• Hail Varsity looks at some of NU's greatest O-lines through the years.
• Are the pending changes on defense a sign of panic? Husker Mike doesn't see it that way. | Deeper D-line rotation* | Jimmys & Joes
• Dirk Chatelain says Tim Beck fell into a common trap in the fourth quarter.
• ESPN.com looks at NU's attempts to solve its struggles on defense.
• Listen as 1990s O-lineman Matt Hoskinson weighs in on the 2012 Huskers.
• CBSSports.com's Bryan Fischer sees a conference-wide need for speed.
• Watch as Tommie Frazier rehashes the UCLA game with Kent Pavelka and Keith Jones. More commentary: Chatelain* and Shatel* on the defense.
• Arkansas State wants more point production from its ample yardage.
• From the LJS, five facts about the Tunnel Walk.*
10 MON
• Brett Maher is one of three Lou Groza Award "stars of the week."
• John Papuchis aims to get more speed on the field, with Zaire Anderson and David Santos expected to see action* Saturday at linebacker.* Audio from Monday's practice: H’Max Report, Papuchis, Kaczenski, Abdullah
• Tale of the tape: A coach's perspective on key plays in the UCLA game.
• Dave Feit submits his commentary on the UCLA game.
• The Idaho State game gets a 2:30 p.m. CDT kickoff and BTN telecast.
• Emphasizing that the team's confidence remains intact, Bo Pelini says tackling fundamentals* will be a focus this week. Press conference video: Enunwa, Compton, Cotton, Martinez, Pelini, Smith
• Enter Californians for Nebraska's ticket raffle for the Wisconsin game.
• Alonzo Whaley says better tackling by the Huskers must start with him.
• Athlon's Big Ten power rankings have Will Compton leading the pack for defensive player of the year. | B1G bad day | Change at Wisconsin
• Tim Beck says there's plenty of blame* to go around for the offense's second-half troubles* in Pasadena. | Notes*
09 SUN
• Podcasts from the UCLA Big Red Over-Reaction postgame show are here.
08 SAT
• UCLA 36, Nebraska 30. A porous defense and an erratic offense doom the Huskers in Pasadena. Get all the stats and coverage, including Tad Stryker's commentary, on the game page.
07 FRI
• Zac Taylor gets set for his first season as an NFL assistant coach.
• Angry Dad says Year 5 is put-up time.
• Quincy Enunwa says he has something in common with Tom Brady.
• The Friday HuskerMax Tailgate podcast is here.
• Vince Ferragamo likes the changes in the Husker offense.
• Nebraska leads the list of Athlon's Big Ten week two game previews.
• Tyler Wullenwaber* is taking an even-keeled approach to his success.
06 THU
• Watch a two-minute Fox preview of Saturday's game.
• Rex Burkhead will travel to UCLA, but whether he plays is still up in the air, Bo Pelini* says after Thursday's practice. Audio: HuskerMax Report, Pelini | Notes*
• Tyrone Hughes will root for the Huskers on Saturday but is pulling for coach Jim Mora to be a success at UCLA.
• Watch as running back Ameer Abdullah fields fans’ questions about his stepped-up role and his new familiarity with snow.
• Nebraska has managed to outdo UCLA in landing contributing players from the Inland area of southern California.
• From Sam McKewon, the latest news from the recruiting front.
• Taylor Matinez wins the Capital One Cup player-of-the-week honor.
• Much-needed renovations are under way at the Rose Bowl.
• Hear Alex Henery as he gets set to begin Year 2 as an NFL kicker.
• UCLA's Owamagbe Odighizuwa was a Husker recruit who got away.*
• Rick Kaczenski says the D-line's execution* could use improvement.
• David Max will be a speaker at a Pasadena Quarterback Club luncheon.
• It took time for former QB Tyler Evans to get comfortable as a receiver.
• An LJS scouting report* breaks down the Bruins.
• Corey Cooper's dime role* was made possible by offseason film study.
05 WED
• Get a coach's analysis of several key plays from Saturday's win.
• He won the Heisman, but he never won in Manhattan, Kan. Eric Crouch returns there this weekend as a broadcaster.
• Print out the rosters and two-deeps for the UCLA game.
• Terry Joseph expects UCLA to test the Husker secondary. More from Wednesday's practice: Burkhead's status* | Audio: HuskerMax Report, Brown, Joseph, Garrison
• Mike Marrow has shown power on the field and patience* off it.
• After Taylor Martinez's big passing day, UCLA remains wary of his running.
• Future Husker Marcus Newby works on skills he'll need at the next level.
• Here's the early round of predictions for the UCLA game.
• A deep corps* of receivers helps the Husker offense keep up a quick pace.
• Dave Feit checks in with his impressions of Saturday's performance.
• Watch as 1970 Husker All-America offensive tackle Bob Newton assesses the 2012 team and the matchup in Pasadena.
• The OWH and LJS crews discuss this week's game on video.
04 TUE
• Here's an injury update and more* from practice on Tuesday.* Audio:
H’Max Report,
Papuchis,
Heard |
Photos | Video
• Twenty-five years ago, Steve Taylor lit up the third-ranked Bruins through the air and upstaged Troy Aikman. | Game page
• Saturday's Legends Radio guests will be Todd Brown & Ricky Simmons.
• The heat* at Saturday's game caused problems for fans and led officials to declare a “mass-casualty” incident.
• Taylor Martinez wasn't the only player of the week for the Huskers.
• Give a listen to Tuesday's radio bumper crop: Damon Benning,
Sam McKewon,
Nate Clouse,
Charles Davis,
Steve Sipple
• Husker Dan files his report on the opening game.
• The Huskers are featured prominently in Athlon's Big Ten power rankings.
• Ameer Abdullah says inside running* is his bread & butter despite his size.
• Get the Wicked Shadows wallpaper for the UCLA game.
• Justin Jackson brings attitude and spunk* to the center position.
• Watch as Tommie Frazier & friends dissect Saturday's victory.
• A return to Nebraska is looking less and less likely for Tyler Moore.
• Avery Moss was thrilled to play* after once assuming he would redshirt.
• Jeff Jamrog's car was broken into* during Friday's Big Red Breakfast.
03 MON
• Changes in kick coverage are coming, Ross Els says after Monday's practice. | H’Max Report | More audio: Beck, Els, Jackson, Ankrah | Notes
• The LJS looks at how Husker commits & prospects* fared in weekend play.
• The backup* running backs showed they were ready,* Bo Pelini says at Monday's presser. More: "Throw-first" Martinez* | Maher's confidence* | Burkhead's status | Video: Pelini, Mitchell, Martinez, Abdullah, Enunwa
• Alfonzo Dennard is happy to have survived cutdown day with the Patriots.
• Taylor Martinez wins Big Ten player-of-the-week honors. And QB guru Steve Calhoun* gives his pupil's performance a thumbs-up. | AT&T ballot
• Husker fans have a chance of outnumbering UCLA partisans in the Rose Bowl on Saturday, the L.A. Times reports.
02 SUN
• Frank Solich went away from his roots to transform Ohio's offense.
• If you missed Saturday's postgame debut of “Big Red Overreaction,” with Peter, Bishop, Severe & Sharp, you can listen here: 1,
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• Taylor Martinez makes this week's Capital One Impact Performance ballot.
• This week in Husker history: The birth of George Henry Dern.
• Nebraska 49, Southern Miss 20. The Huskers ride the arm of Taylor Martinez to a season-opening win, but a couple of injuries put a damper on the day. Go to the game page for all the coverage, stats and multimedia. | Commentary: Stryker, Whitney
• Can the 2012 Huskers achieve the maturity and consistency* last year's squad lacked? The answers start coming* today. Get the pregame scoop from the papers in Omaha (1, 2, 3,)* Lincoln (1, 2, 3, 4, 5),* Grand Island (1, 2), Biloxi, Hattiesburg, Jackson and Pascagoula.
• Mike Rozier and, ahem, Dr. Irving Fryar will be honored at the game.