NEWS ARCHIVE
October 2012
31 WED
• Here is the ABC/ESPN2 coverage map for Saturday's game.
• Fullback Mike Marrow might miss Saturday's game because of a knee injury. Audio from Wednesday's practice: HMax Report, Joseph, Brown
• Michigan State players say the Huskers manhandled them last season and that it must not happen again. | Spartan Nation insights
• Two Huskers help lift the spirits of a family devastated by a fiery car crash.
• Michigan State quarterback Andrew Maxwell will look for opportunities to exploit the Blackshirts with his feet. | MSU preview
• Tim Beck says the offense would remain in good hands if Ron Kellogg III were pressed into service at quarterback.
• Do the defense's strides* alter the offense's philosophy? | Red-zone woes*
• Fan support hasn't been a given for the Spartans this season.
• Eric Martin talks about motivation, the Blackshirts and more on BTN.com.
• Bo Pelini and other Big Ten coaches say they have no quarrel* with new, stricter NCAA compliance rules. | Big Ten notes*
30 TUE
• Saturday's official MVPs included 11 players now wearing black.
• Tuesday's practice was very physical, and John Papuchis reports a position switch in the secondary. Audio: HMax Report, Papuchis, Marlowe
• Here's the Week 8 stats rundown of Huskers in the NFL.
• View a clip from tonight's BTN program on Tom Osborne's 1994 Huskers.
• Dave Feit reviews the Michigan game and decides the Big Ten is something he can get used to. | Tale of the Tape: Michigan
• MSU coach Mark Dantonio says NU's skill-position players are a handful.
• The Spartans still have slim title hopes,* and quarterback Andrew Maxwell's strong finish at Wisconsin could be a momentum-builder.
• The Huskers pass defense* is hitting its stride, thanks to aggressive play and extensive film study.
• Dennis Claridge reminisces about the early Devaney years in a Q&A.
• Pre-order your official Tom Osborne tribute collectible T-shirts in red or black, with a portion of proceeds going to TeamMates.
• Husker Dan isn't placing any asterisks next to Saturday's win, and Tom Shatel says Bo Pelini has some breaks coming.*
• See how Husker recruits and prospects* fared in weekend play.
• Bo Pelini says David Santos' 10-tackle night is only the beginning.
29 MON
• Another physical battle is in store this weekend for the Huskers, Tim Beck says after Monday's practice. | HuskerMax Report
• From Spartan territory, a by-the-numbers look at the Huskers.
• Whats behind the improvement* in the defense? Fewer mental errors, better execution and a slight philosophical change, Bo Pelini says.
• Hear Damon Benning's breakdown of the Michigan game. More commentary: Justin Prestidge, Husker Mike
• MSU's O-line will try to rebound from a less-than-stellar performance.
• Husker fans packed the house this weekend for big wins in two sports.
• The Penn State game gets a 2:30 p.m. start and ABC/ESPN2 telecast.
• As bumps and bruises add up, players must be mentally tough,* Bo Pelini says at Monday's press conference. | Audio | Video: Pelini, Martinez, Maher, Santos, Abdullah, Whaley, Smith, Sirles
• NU should be thankful for Taylor Martinez's durability, Dirk Chatelain writes.
• It's been a bruising season for the Spartans, but the win at Wisconsin has provided a fresh shot of optimism.
• As the Husker defense ends its interception drought,* the offense focuses on its own missed opportunities.* | Notes: 1,* 2*
• The Blackshirts have a chance to finish strong* against the remaining offenses on the schedule, Sam McKewon writes.
• Could Indiana* actually end up in the conference title game?
• It can be a thin line* between success and failure, Steve Sipple writes.
• A BTN documentary that airs Tuesday will feature the 1994 Huskers.
28 SUN
• See which team has the edge in the Huskers-Spartans stats comparison.
• Seventy-five years ago, the nation got a look at Biff Jones 1937 Huskers via big a spread in Life magazine with photos by Alfred Eisenstaedt. Its part of this week in Husker history.
27 SAT
• The Michigan State game will be at 2:30 p.m. CDT on ABC/ESPN2.
• Nebraska 23, Michigan 9. The Huskers control their destiny in the Big Ten after snuffing a Michigan offense that lost the services of Denard Robinson midway through the game. Go to the game page for all the coverage. | Stryker commentary | Game on DVD
• Ten years after Bali, Jake Youngs memory lives on among friends & family.
• The (expanding?) bottom line is that seating at the stadium is a tight fit.
• Naming rights are announced for three areas of the research center that is part of the East Stadium expansion.
• Nebraska's goal of winning out faces a major hurdle tonight in the visiting Michigan Wolverines. Get the pregame coverage from the papers in Omaha (1, 2, 3),*Lincoln (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6),*Grand Island (1, 2, 3),ToledoandDetroit (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9).Commentary: Shatel,* Sipple,* Callahan
• T. Boyle's Tavern in Pasadena is the MenuPedia site of the week.
• Night road games have proved to be Michigan Achilles heel lately. | Encyclopedia Athletica | One more look
26 FRI
• With another big game looming, Angry Dad is seeking the real NU.
• The reduction in dropped passes is no accident, Rich Fisher* tells fans at the Big Red Breakfast* in Omaha.
• A key matchup: NU's receivers vs. Michigan's defensive backs.
• It wouldn't be Michigan week without at least one look back at 1997.
• P.J. Smith fields fans' questions on Ask the Huskers.
• David Max will sign copies of his new book, 50 Years of Husker Memories, Friday in Lincoln. | Radio interview
• The sellout streak at half a century: Nothing can keep Nebraska fans away.
• Michigan must stop an offense that's built like its own and is led by an improved version of Taylor Martinez. | UM notes
• Bo Pelini has put his own stamp* on the Nebraska Blackshirt tradition.
• Dirk Chatelain wonders if NU can march alongside the Big Tens big two.*
• Jim Delany says the playoffs won't be rushed into place for 2013.
25 THU
• QBs representing four decades – Claridge, Tagge, Sundberg and Frazier – will be at the Husker Nation Pavilion before Saturdays game.
• Enter Californians for Nebraskas drawing for Penn State tickets.
• A heavier workload at I-back won't keep Ameer Abdullah off the return teams, Bo Pelini says after Thursday's practice. More: Surgery for Armstrong* | Audio: HuskerMax Report, Pelini
• The last time Michigan came to Lincoln, a record crowd packed Nebraska Field and the governor performed a ceremonial kickoff. The Cornhuskers outplayed Michigan but settled for a 6-6 tie.
• Hear Michigan sideline reporter Doug Karschs insights on the Wolverines.
• Here are some X's and O's to chew on heading into Saturday.
• Husker Dan reports back from Salute the Troops weekend.
• Steve Lindquist and Randy Poeschl are the guests on Saturday's 8 a.m. CDT edition of the Legends Radio Show.
• The official MVPs for the Northwestern game: Evans, Martinez and more.
• Both teams in Saturday's game are intent on ending title droughts.
• Nebraska's offense works on the third-and-short* shortcomings that cropped up against Northwestern. | Notes*
• Michigans defense is all about containment* and eliminating the big play.
• Tom Osborne preaches perspective* in an age of fan impatience.
• Jim Baffico, the player who literally kicked off the Devaney era, retains an emotional connection to the program.
• Receiver Taariq Allen* is doing his position coach proud, and Imani Cross is working hard at becoming a more complete back.
24 WED
• Michigan's J.T. Floyd has an unusual affinity for Nebraska.
• Wednesday audio: Radio analyst Jim Brandstatter on Michigan's defense | Author Pat Williams on the Bear & Dr. Tom | Jon Nyatawa on Ciante Evans
• Here are some notes and quotes from Wednesday's practice. Audio: HuskerMax Report, Kaczenski, Cotton
• Check out the early round of predictions of Saturday's outcome.
• Here's the Wicked Shadows wallpaper for the Nebraska-Michigan game.
• Ameer Abdullah has helped keep NU running with Rex Burkhead sidelined.
• Congrats to Rex Burkhead, one of 15 members of the National Football Foundation National Scholar-Athlete Class.
• While you're shopping for groceries, you might be able to take a gander at the Iowa-Nebraska Heroes Trophy.
• Hear Jay Foreman speculate on how Nebraska might try to keep Michigan's Denard Robinson in check. | Corn Nation previews
• Ball protection is a key part of Michigan's conservatism on offense.
• Michigan's Fitz Toussaint will "focus on Nebraska" after his sentencing for drunken driving. | Decreased production | Second player's case
• The Nebraska offense intends to build from the confidence gained in the rally at Evanston. Notes: 1,* 2,* 3, 4*
• A Husker fan's road trip is never dull, as Randy York learned in Chicago.
• Here are the Week 7 stats of Huskers in the NFL.
23 TUE
• John Papuchis says third down will be pivotal for the defense Saturday. Audio from Tuesday's practice: HMax Report, Papuchis, Mitchell, Reed
• This week's Tale of the Tape analyzes five key plays vs. Northwestern.
• Hear Nate Clouse discuss the upcoming weekend in recruiting and Sam McKewon talk about what might be holding back the O-line and defense.
• Taariq Allen hopes his big catch vs. Northwestern leads to bigger things.
• The Wolverines say they'll be ready for the intensity of the Sea of Red.
• Rick Kaczenski knows it takes a team effort to contain Denard Robinson.*
• Dave Feit assesses the consistently inconsistent 2012 Huskers.
• Brady Hoke is elusive about Denard Robinson's appearance Saturday on Michigans kickoff-return unit. | Championship week mentality | UM notes
• Michigan's offense aims to improve on its zero-touchdown performance.
• See how Husker recruits & prospects* fared in weekend play.
• Taylor Martinez brought some extra fire* to the huddle Saturday.
22 MON
• Fans attending Saturday night's game will get black rally towels.
• Tim Beck says Michigan's defense presents some unusual challenges. Audio from Monday's practice: HuskerMax Report,
Beck,
Allen
• As a half-century milestone nears, the Athletic Department invites fans to look forward another 50 years and take part in a time-capsule project.
• SI's article on Ohio's resurgence under Frank Solich is now available online.
• The staff will proceed cautiously* with Rex Burkhead's injury, Bo Pelini says. Video from Monday's press conference: Pelini,
Martinez,
Enunwa,
Evans,
Smith,
Abdullah,
Cotton
• For the third time this season, Taylor Martinez wins Big Ten player-of-the-week honors. He's also one of eight Manning Award stars of the week.
• Northwestern's play selection in the third quarter* helped the Huskers in the fourth, Sam McKewon says.
• Husker Mike issues grades for Saturday's performance that run the gamut.
• Closing the gap with the SEC starts with recruiting,* Steve Sipple writes.
21 SUN
• Neither team has a clear upper hand in this weeks stats matchup.
• The upcoming Michigan game has history written all over it.
• After a loss in Lincoln 120 years ago, an Illinois player reportedly punched a Nebraska lineman in the face – but it didn't stop him from later becoming the Illini's athletic director. It's part of this week in Husker history.
20 SAT
• Nebraska 29, Northwestern 28. The Huskers overcome an afternoon of turnovers, penalties and third-down futility to pull off a comeback win in Evanston. Get the details as they come in on the game page. | Stryker commentary | Game on DVD
• A field goal with 5 seconds left lifts next week's opponent, Michigan, to a 12-10 victory over Michigan State.
• Legends Sports Bar & Grill is the latest addition to MenuPedia.
• The Huskers aim to bounce back in another road test against a mobile QB. Get the game-day scene-setters from the papers in Lincoln (1, 2, 3, 4, 5),* Omaha (1, 2),*Grand Island (1, 2, 3)andChicago (1, 2).Commentary: Shatel,* Sipple,* Munson, Callahan | Encyclopedia Athletica
• Fifty years ago today was the last non-sellout at Memorial Stadium. KLIN has audio highlights of the win over Kansas State. | Game page
• Ameer Abdullah makes the midseason watch list for the Jet Award.
19 FRI
• It'll be a Saturday of mixed loyalties for Tom Ricketts,* the Nebraska-born chairman of the Chicago Cubs.
• Listen to Damon Benning's Nebraska-Northwestern pregame breakdown as he discusses what has changed about this year's version of the Wildcats.
• Here's a traffic alert for fans attending the game in Evanston.
• The defense needs to get better at generating turnovers, Terry Joseph tells a Big Red Breakfast* crowd in Omaha.* | Corn Flakes report
• Northwestern says it isn't intimidated by this spotlight game.
• It's been a season of rolling with the punches for Rex Burkhead.*
• Saturday's Legends Radio Show guests will be 1970s quarterback Randy Garcia and tight end Ken Spaeth.
• John Garrison was instrumental in Spencer Long's* move to the O-line.
• Future Husker: An update on Nathan Gerry* of Sioux Falls, S.D.
• Kenny Bell sets his sights on a 1,000-yard receiving season.
18 THU
• Corey Cooper figures to play a key role in Nebraska's dime package Saturday, but the defensive line will likely be missing Chase Rome.* More from Thursday's practice: Audio: HuskerMax Report, Pelini | Video
• A speedy freshman is mimicking Taylor Martinez for Northwestern.
• Here's the ABC/ESPN2 coverage map for Saturday's game.
17 WED
• An analysis turnover stats shows just how costly the Huskers' lack of ball security has been this year and thus far in the Pelini era.
• Rick Kaczenski says he remains a believer in the defensive scheme.*
• The LJS breaks down the Wildcats in its scouting report* on Northwestern.
• Stanley Jean-Baptiste appears set for a second consecutive start at cornerback, Terry Joseph says after Wednesday's practice. Audio: HuskerMax Report, Els, Kaczenski, Joseph
• Kain Colter makes Mark Schlabach's midseason All-America team.
• Husker Dan weighs in on the importance of winning against Northwestern.
• Midweek audio: Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald talks about players' naps, defending Nebraska's run game and more. | Chris Emma of Fox Sports Next previews the game from a Northwestern perspective. | Jon Nyatawa of the OWH explains why he expects a close game.
• Hear Jay Foreman's take on the goal of winning out, and more.
• They're friends* first and foes second: Kenny Bell & Kain Colter
16 TUE
• Listen to the latest on recruiting from Nate Clouse, and hear Sam McKewon discuss the Huskers mojo and more.
• Here are some early reports from Tuesday's practice: 1, 2, 3. Audio: HuskerMax Report, Papuchis, Turner, Compton
• This week's Tale of the Tape analyzes what makes Northwestern go.
• Check out the Week 6 stats of Huskers in the NFL.
• The OWH's Jon Nyatawa says Taylor Martinez would do well to open up* more in his public comments.
• Bo Pelini needs to get NU trending upward again, Tad Stryker writes.
• See how Husker recruits and prospects* fared in weekend play.
15 MON
• Here are some early notes from Monday's practice: 1, 2, 3, 4.* Audio: HuskerMax Report, Beck, Burkhead
• Bo Pelini says the Huskers are one angry team* right now. Tim Marlowe has been cleared for Saturday, and Rex Burkhead is likely to play. Video from Monday's press conference: Pelini, Martinez, Abdullah, Marlowe | Chatelain on accountability
• A midseason report calls Wisconsin-Nebraska the best Big Ten game.
• Next week's Michigan-Nebraska game will air on ESPN2.
• Northwestern has a Texas-bred playmaker in tailback Venric Mark.*
• Sam McKewon says stopping the run* is essential to the Huskers hopes of winning the Legends Division. | Tests for defense*
• The North Platte paper looks back at the exploits of Bobby Reynolds.
14 SUN
• There are no Big Ten teams in the seasons first BCS standands.
• See who has the advantage in the Nebraska-Northwestern stats matchup.
• There was lots of mud as Antelope Field made its debut 115 years ago. It's part of this week in Husker history.
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• The Northwestern game gets a 2:30 p.m. CDT kickoff and ABC telecast.
13 SAT
• BTN's complete Team Jack feature can be viewed here.
• Bo Pelini tells donors hes determined to get this thing going in the direction that you all expect it to go in and should expect it to go in.
• Two Cornhusker Classics are airing today on KLIN: West Virginia 1994 at 1 p.m. CDT and Florida State 1986 at 4 p.m. Listen live.
12 FRI
• Another traffic incident thrusts Ndamukong Suh into the news, but police in Dearborn, Mich., say he won't be ticketed.
• Dirk Chatelain looks at how the records of Devaney, Osborne, Solich and Pelini compare after 4½ seasons.
• From Athlon Sports, five things to watch in the second half of the season.
• Dirk Chatelain wonders which trajectory* the defense will more closely follow in the season's second half: 2011s or 2007s. | HuskerMax Report
11 THU
• NU commit Johnny Stanton is named national prep athlete of the month.
• Saturday's Legends Radio Show guests will be 1960s linemen Lyle Sittler and Tyrone Robertson.
• Angry Dad is wondering whether the coaches need coaches.
10 WED
• Hail Varsity analyzes five key plays against Ohio State.
• NU donors enjoyed The Horseshoe but still prefer Memorial Stadium.
• Bo Pelini addresses the Huskers' defensive woes* and the quest for solutions as he takes radio listeners calls. | HuskerMax Report
• Husker Dan weighs in on the state of the Huskers, and Brandon Vogel issues midterm grades for the offense and defense.
• Tennessee is in the mix for safety prospect Drake Martinez.
• Dirk Chatelain wonders why there aren't more younger starters on defense.
• From Corn Nation, a by-the-numbers look at the Huskers at midseason.
• Jay Foreman has questions about attitude and effort on defense.
09 TUE
• Hear Nate Clouse discuss the latest in recruting and Sam McKewon on the OSU game and Shawn Eichorst.
• Here's the Week 5 stats rundown of Huskers in the NFL.
• Yoshi Hardrick is arrested in a misdemeanor domestic assault case.
• Incoming athletic director Shawn Eichorst says he's excited* to be a Husker and doesn't foresee making big changes. More from Tuesday's press conference: Video | Audio | Photos: 1, 2 | Transcript
• Which positions in the 2013 recruiting class* still need to be nailed down? Sam McKewon provides a rundown. | Recruit watch*
• A patient approach* with Bob Devaney and Tom Osborne paid off for Nebraska, Steve Sipple writes. | Rosy goal*
• Former Husker I-back Cory Ross joins Tommie Frazier in breaking down the Ohio State game in this week's video edition of Xs & Os.
08 MON
• Tuesday will bring Nebraska's introduction to Shawn Eichorst, who plans to lean on Tom Osborne as he transitions into the athletic director's post.
• Dirk Chatelain has 63 observations from the Columbus trip, leading off with Husker fans' loyalty and its limits.
• HuskerMedic ventured into an Ohio State tailgate and shares these photos.
• Time and TV for the Northwestern game are still pending.
• There are several midseason moves* Bo Pelini could make to shake things up, Sam McKewon says. | Pivotal stretch* | Barfknecht: Clouds building*
• See why Nebraska's kickers got booed during halftime in Columbus.
07 SUN
• In his report card from Saturday, Husker Mike looks at what needs fixing.
• Kenny Bell expects a brutal two weeks after the loss in Columbus.
06 SAT
• The search for an athletic director had Tom Osborne* written all over it.
• Ohio State 63, Nebraska 38. Braxton Miller and the Buckeyes heat up after a cold start, and the turnover-prone Huskers can't keep pace. Go to the game page for all the details. | Stryker commentary
• Fifty-six years after Nebraska's last touchdown in Ohio Stadium, the man who scored it – Jerry Petersen – is returning to the scene.
• The underdog Huskers invade Ohio Stadium tonight intent on pulling off a big road win. Get the pregame coverage from the papers inOmaha (1,
2),*Lincoln (1,
2,
3,
4,
5),*Grand Island (1, 2),Columbus (1, 2, 3, 4),*Cleveland (1, 2),Lorain (1, 2),Toledo,AkronandYoungstown.Commentary: Shatel,*
Sipple,*
Callahan,
Oller,*
Naveau,
Kelly*
05 FRI
• Former NU walk-on and Lincoln sportswriter Chuck Sinclair is glad to see the Huskers in his adopted state of Ohio.
• Rex Burkhead's knee brace* has stayed on this week, Ron Brown tells fans at the Big Red Breakfast. More: 1,* 2*
• A year ago, it was this play* that got Nebraska's comeback going.
• This is the Husker offense's chance to prove itself road worthy,* Dirk Chatelain writes. | Athlon preview | Five goals | Predictions
• LaVerne Torczon, a mid-1950s standout on the line for the Huskers, gets set to enter the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame.
• Harvey Perlman's handling of the AD hire ruffled some feathers,* Steve Sipple notes. | Rave reviews* for Eichorst | Right fit* | Shatel's advice*
• The Pelini-Meyer faceoff underscores northeast Ohio's status as a cradle of coaches. | Coaches' quotes* | Pelini the Buckeye
• OSU linebacker Etienne Sabino has evolved from underachiever to leader.
• Knowing the opponent gives Ciante Evans* an edge in the secondary.
• Carlos Hyde, who burned Nebraska for a 63-yard TD run last year, says he's ready extended duty at tailback.
• The Buckeyes hope their O-line turned a corner* with last weekend's finish.
• Get to know tight end commit Greg Hart* of Kettering, Ohio.
04 THU
• Alonzo Whaley fields fans' questions on this week's Ask the Huskers.
• Bo Pelini declares it a good week of practice as the Huskers wrap up preparations for the trip to Columbus. Thursday audio: HuskerMax Report, Pelini | Notes: 1, 2, 3,* 4*
• The Buckeyes appear to have a better backup at quarterback than they did a year ago. | Superstar showdown
• Ohio State doesn't mind saying it has revenge on its mind.
• It's official: Miami's Shawn Eichorst* has been hired as the next athletic director.* Here's audio and video from Harvey Perlman's press conference this afternoon. | Humble nature* | Alvarez endorsement | Faux pas
• At least 16 counterfeit tickets* to the Nebraska-Wisconsin game were sold on Craigslist, and Lincoln police are investigating.
• The Huskers will need to create more running room* than Michigan State did against the Buckeyes and their improving linebackers.* | Choi story*
• Shawn Eichorst reportedly resigns as athletic director at Miami, and a source says it's a done deal* that he'll be Nebraska's new AD.* | Bio & more info*
• Tom Shatel sees lots of similarities* between the NU and OSU programs.
• The Buckeyes are given the edge in the early round of game predictions.
• Braxton Miller's mobility and deep-passing* ability are a combination that will put any defensive secondary to the test.
• A sideline collision couldn't keep an NU cameraman down.
03 WED
• Dave Theisen and Dick Callahan from Bob Devaney's first team 50 years ago are Saturday's Legends Radio Show guests.
• A breakdown of drive statistics indicates that better field position and fewer fumbles could turn Nebraska's offense into a juggernaut.
• Husker Dan looks forward to the OSU game with a ray of optimism.
• Ex-Husker Vershan Jackson pleads not guilty in a marijuana-delivery case.
• Dirk Chatelain explains why Nebraska this week is likely to gain temporary fans from across the conference.
• Acing this big conference road test would help establish the Huskers as a Big Ten power, ESPN.com's Brian Bennett writes.
• Corn Nation previews the unbeaten Buckeyes.
• The Buckeyes' maligned O-line finished strong* against Michigan State.
• The Columbus paper takes stock of Taylor Martinez's* progress.
• The Huskers know that a sloppy start* in Columbus isn't likely to lead to a happy ending. | Notes: 1,* 2*
• Get a coach's perspective on five key plays from the Wisconsin game.
• Nebraska's varied running attack presents a challenge for Ohio State, while the Huskers tallest task is to contain Mr. Versatility,* Braxton Miller.
• Nebraska fans in Ohio are stoked about the Huskers' visit.
02 TUE
• Audio from 1620 AM: Nate Clouse discusses the weekend in recruiting and Damon Benning breaks down the win over Wisconsin.
• A trip to Lincoln reminds one fan how sports can bring people together.
• The coaches honor five Huskers as Saturday's players of the game.
• John Papuchis wants better play from his safeties, especially in the early stages of the game. Audio from Tuesday's practice: HuskerMax Report, Papuchis, Rome
• Hear David Max discuss tailgates, his book and more on Husker Insider.
• Saturday's big-game atmosphere stirred the Colonel's soul.
• An Ohio State fan calls for some Nebraska-style hospitality.
• The Blackshirts' tough task: Keeping Braxton Miller contained.* Ohio State's mission: Keeping him healthy.
• Dave Feit isn't penciling in the Huskers for the league title game just yet.
• The O-line hopes to build from Saturday's strong showing.*
• Alonzo Whaley's career full of twists reached a new apex* Saturday.
• From the Lincoln paper, five facts about Script Ohio.*
01 MON
• Trev Alberts as the Huskers' AD? The timing isn't right,* says Tom Shatel.
• This week's Wicked Shadows wallpaper features QBs Martinez & Miller
• Ameer Abdullah earns one of three spots on this week's Paul Hornung Award honor roll for most versatile player.
• Taylor Martinez made good decisions in the pocket against Wisconsin, Tim Beck says. Audio from Monday's practice: HMax Report, Beck, Abdullah
• Oct. 21 is the deadline to submit hero nominations for the NU-Iowa game.
• Here are the printable rosters & two-deeps for the Ohio State game.
• A knee injury could keep OSU tailback Jordan Hall out of Saturday's game.
• Damon Benning joins 1620 The Zone as morning co-host with Gary Sharp.
• Bo Pelini downplays his Ohio State connections as he gets set for Saturday's visit to the Horseshoe. | Press conference audio | Video: Pelini, Smith, Burkhead, Sirles, Martinez, Maher, Heard, Whaley, Compton
• See what the visiting recruits thought about the Lincoln experience.
• Watch as Steve Warren joins Tommie Frazier for an Xs & Os talk about the Wisconsin game and more.
• Urban Meyer & Bo Pelini take different approaches to balancing* their lives.
• Wearing down* the opponent brought satisfaction to the offense, while NU's seniors on defense* stepped up. | Fumble-itis* | Husker Mikes report card
• Two little heroes were part of a big experience Saturday night.