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• Barry's at 9th & Q must drop “Husker” from its tagline.*

• All eyes will be on the defense* next Saturday. | Right direction* | Notes*

• During World War I, the military turned him away because of his “football knees.” Who was this former Cornhusker who nonetheless went on to play pro football at a championship level? It’s part of this week in Husker history.

• Jamal Turner aims to make kick returning* a priority, not just a sideshow.

• Randy York raves about the view from the new East Stadium seats.

• Saturday's scrimmage leaves Bo Pelini generally pleased* with the team's progress. Audio: HuskerMax Report, Pelini

• Get ready for the spring game by perusing the 2013 spring media guide.

• The offensive tackles* work for improved technique and confidence, especially in third-down passing situations.

• Despite the recent ticket-sale promotion, the sellout streak is not in jeopardy, Athletic Department officials say.

• Watch as wide receiver Jamal Turner talks about his development and that of the entire receiving corps.

• What must the defense do to improve? Bo Pelini has issued the players a thick packet designed to show the way.

• Ndamukong Suh is up against Ron Dayne in the finals of ESPN.com's Big Ten players tournament.

• Randy York lists 10 reasons to attend the spring game and wait until later to watch it on TV. | Tickets

• Corey Cooper feels bound for a “breakout season” at safety.*

• Thad Randle helps coach up* the young D-linemen as his knee mends.

• Imani Cross wants to be much more than NU's short-yardage guy.

• Taylor Martinez tries to make the most of his limited snaps this spring.

• Watch as Ciante Evans discusses the defense's progress with ESPN.com.

• Hear DeJuan Groce's thoughts on the importance of events like DREAMs Weekend, as well as what's the key to good punt returning.

• ESPN.com's Brian Bennett was at Wednesday's practice, and here are his video reports and other footage.

• Strides are being made at the safety* positions, and Jason Ankrah aims to become a difference-maker* at defensive end. | Notes: 1,* 2

• Cole Pensick's versatility* on the O-line is evident again this spring.

• NU's football-physics specialist, Tim Gay, played the game in college.

• Wednesday's practice is in the books, and spring ball has been a reality check for the younger players. Audio: H’Max Report, Pelini, Qvale

• Husker Mike asks: What would constitute improvement for the defense?

• Advance to about the 4:45 mark to hear Jay Foreman assess develop­ments among the Husker linebackers and D-linemen. | Linebacker overview

• Mauro Bondi hopes to carry on the kicker tradition at Nebraska.

• Ron Kellogg III doesn't get many snaps, but the Huskers benefit* from the backup quarterback's role.

• Kenny Bell has made three changes to boost his game at wide receiver.

• Stanley Jean-Baptiste strives to improve his consistency* at cornerback.

• UCLA dismisses starting safety Tevin McDonald from the team.

• Tyronn Lue and Andy Markowski of Nebraska hoops fame will be Saturday's Legends Radio Show guests.

• Coaches see huge potential in DT Vincent Valentine as they push for greater consistency. | Updates on the linebackers* & kickers*

• It's Ndamukong Suh vs. Antwaan Randle El in the semifinals of ESPN.com's Big Ten players tourney.

• The freshman I-backs are getting lots of reps this spring, and Alonzo Moore* is turning heads at wide receiver. | Beneficial break*

• John Papuchis knows he must remain patient with the young defenders.

• The Oklahoma Athletic Department has a new 4-minute video on the Game of the Century | Game page

• Spring practice resumes, and Tim Beck calls Monday's session a solid workout. | Notes: 1, 2* | Audio: HuskerMax Report, Papuchis, Beck

• Your vote can help the son of a Husker fan win a wheelchair-accessible van.

• Steve Sipple sees the potential for confusion* to trickle down from the NFL's new crown-contact rule.

• Upperclassmen and newcomers bring different perspectives* to spring ball.

• Aaron Curry may not look the part, but he has some of the basketball skills* of his dad, a former Sooner hoops star. | Spring refresher*

• This week in Husker history: The Falcons opt for Aundray Bruce over Neil Smith as their selection with the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NFL draft.

• Barry Alvarez shares his thoughts about Tom Osborne, the urge to coach again, the Big Ten's future and more.

• From HuskerOnline, here are some spring midterm video reports by position group: D-line & LBs | DBs | WRs & TEs | QBs & RBs | O-line

• Making better pre-snap reads is a focus this spring for Taylor Martinez, while Kenny Bell strives for improved route-running.

• Nebraska sports-physics specialist Timothy Gay will give a free lecture April 5 on "Football: Its Physics and Future."

• Mo Seisay approaches the season with a healed ankle and fresh outlook.*

• NU seems to have taken a middle-ground stance on the deregulation of calls and texts to recruits, which is headed for an NCAA override vote.

• Tom Osborne* and Barry Alvarez both sound willing to serve on the selection committee for college football's playoffs.

• Steve Sipple isn't sold on the east-west divisions on the Big Ten horizon and sees the sellout streak as a potential casualty.

• Nebraska's veteran receivers take on a teaching role.

• It's time for some random thoughts from Husker Dan.

• Saturday's Legends Radio Show guests: T.J. DeBates & Dan Hadenfeldt.

• Athlon lists David Santos as a Big Ten player to watch this spring.

• Tad Stryker sees promise in the move to smaller, quicker linebackers.

• Jake Cotton aims for more polish and consistency* at guard.

• In a rarity due to the stadium expansion, season tickets are available.

• The Big Ten's divisional decision appears to be settled except for the fates of Purdue and Indiana. | Pros & cons

• The NCAA suspends two new recruiting rules but keeps a third one intact.

• Halfway through spring ball, Hail Varsity revisits its five questions, and HuskerOnline looks at the situations at quarterback and running back.

• A confidence boost that began in East Lansing is benefiting Jamal Turner.

• Steve Davis, quarterback for Barry Switzer's first Oklahoma teams, dies in an Indiana plane crash. | Vs. Nebraska: 1973, ’74, ’75

• Redshirt freshmen Jordan Westerkamp and Alonzo Moore aim to add depth to this year's receiving corps.

• Hear former Husker Steve Warren explain what's in store during his foundation's Big DREAMs Weekend.

• A Big Ten travel subsidy for Maryland raises eyebrows among NU fans.

• This week in Husker history: UConn hires a former NU halfback as coach.

• He's just a sophomore, but David Santos' experience* stands out among the Husker linebackers. | Learning to communicate* | Roster analysis*

• C.J. Zimmerer and Andy Janovich battle for an edge at fullback.

• The regents approve NU's five-year contract extension with Adidas, as well a couple of new names on athletic facilities.

• Jamal Turner no longer harbors second thoughts about his move from quarterback to wide receiver.

• Jeremy Pernell offers up a Rex Burkhead scouting report ahead of the draft.

• Who knew? Taylor Martinez is an app creator.

• Jake Long aims to bring versatility* to the tight end position.

• Jake Cotton's on-field intensity* prompts comparisons to Ricky Henry.

• Taylor Martinez is hoping to be a part* of Thursday's scrimmage.

• Bo Pelini says the defense has made significant progress* since Saturday. Here's video from Wednesday's practice. | Audio:HuskerMax Report,Pelini, Turner, Bell

• Meet Judy Burnfield, the new director of NU's athletic performance lab.

• Saturday's Legends Radio Show guests will be Dana Stephenson and Mike Green from Bob Devaney's teams of the late 1960s.

• There's strong comptition for the starting fullback* job. | Special teams

• NU is in a holding pattern regarding any new recruiting hires.*

• Nebraska's O-line tradition serves as fuel for coach John Garrison.

• The staff's approach to developing mental toughness involves four keys.

• The LJS looks at how things are shaking out on the O-line.*

• Here’s a statistical comparison of the ’Bama and Husker dynasties.

• Watch interviews from participants in Saturday's Tom Osborne tribute.

• The defense rebounds from Saturday's poor practice. | Audio: H’Max report, Pelini, Papuchis, Fisher, Ankrah, Evans| Notes: 1,* 2*

• Luke Gifford of Lincoln Southeast* gives NU its first 2014 commitment.*

• A knee injury suffered Saturday by Ameer Abdullah isn't considered major.

• There's already a sense of urgency* for the defensive linemen to prove themselves, and several junior reserves* see a chance to move up.

• There are plenty of veterans vying for the cornerback spots.

• Derek Johnson goes over some of the spring storylines for the Huskers.

• This week in Husker history: He was a quarterback at Nebraska, a fullback at Northwestern and a cowboy on the silver screen. Thirty-five years ago this week, Lafayette Russell died at age 72.

• Memories & stories flow* at the tribute* to Tom Osborne. | Ultimate mentor

• Bo Pelini doesn't mince words* as he calls the team "mentally weak" after Saturday's practice. | Audio: HuskerMax Report, Pelini | Video

• Barry Switzer will be sure to bring his A game for tonight's Tom Osborne tribute in Omaha, Steve Sipple writes.

• Ameer Abdullah sees plenty of room for improvement* in his game.

• Cole Pensick takes another shot at winning the center* job.

• Corn Nation weighs in on the NCAA's on-field rule changes

• Nebraska appears set to extend its contract with Adidas.

• It's official: The spring game will air live on BTN, with a 2 p.m. kickoff.

• The NCAA appears set to suspend two new recruiting rule changes, but on the field, the stricter targeting rule stands.

• Rex Burkhead produces an improved 40 time at pro day in Lincoln. Also, Will Compton improves his stock, and the tight ends perform.

• Listen in on a roundtable discussion of head injuries and the future of football with Jason Peter, Cory Schlesinger and Jamie Williams: 1, 2

• There will be no more excuses for Nebraska hoops, Dave Feit writes.

• Ron Brown is looking for a few refinements in Ameer Abdullah's play.

• Shawn Eichorst's base pay ranks No. 1 among Big Ten athletic directors.

• Kicker Mauro Bondi stays focused on perfecting his technique, a lighter Imani Cross* maintains his strength, and Charles Jackson* takes his studies at safety seriolusly. | Notes: 1,* 2*

• The Huskers hold their first full-pads practice of spring. | Quick hits: 1, 2* | Audio: HuskerMax Report,Pelini,Jean-Baptiste

• Don Briggs, longtime SID at Kearney, has passed away.

• Nebraska's Harvey Perlman is named chairman of the BCS Presidential Oversight Committee.

• The Holiday Bowl in San Diego could join the Big Ten lineup.

• Linebacker Zaire Anderson is starting anew after knee surgery.

• Tom Osborne will be the headline speaker at the Nebraska Football Spring Coaches Clinic later this month.

• Hear Jay Foreman's thoughts on the development of the young linebackers.

• Imani Cross hopes his trimmer frame* makes him a quicker back.

• Ciante Evans is shouldering a bigger leadership role* in the secondary.

• Saturday's Legends Radio Show guests: Tyronn Lue and Cookie Belcher

• Charles Jackson contends for playing time at safety.

• Trev Alberts, Eric Crouch and Tommie Frazier make the 2013 College Football Hall of Fame ballot.

• Bo Pelini talks about the Harlem Shake and more in an ESPN.com Q&A.

• John Garrison says fan criticism* of Barney Cotton is “way off-base.”

• From HuskerMath, an analysis of Nebraska's fumble distribution.

• Developments on defense: David Santos does some inside work,* Zaire Anderson bulks up and Avery Moss aims to step up. | Notes: 1,* 2*

• Learn how your company can become a HuskerMax tailgate sponsor.

• Luke Gifford of Lincoln Southeast gets a Nebraska offer.

• Here are some quick hits from Monday's practice: 1, 2,* 3, 4 | Audio: Papuchis, Papuchis, Beck, Els, Curry, Cross, Anderson | Video

• Athlon lists some spring storylines for the 2013 Huskers.

• Jason Ankrah knows it's his turn to provide leadership* on the D-line.

• Jamal Turner seems set for an expanded role* on offense and returns.

• Pat Ricketts: A dancing Blackshirt who's a true Bo-liever.

• Taylor Martinez embraces* his high-profile role and intends to make smarter decisions* with the ball. | Sipple's observations | Notes: 1, 2*

• This week in Husker history: George Kelly, a central figure in the origin of Nebraska's Blackshirts tradition, dies at age 75.

• Here are videos, notes (1, 2*) and photos (1, 2) from Saturday's practice. | Audio: HuskerMax Report, Pelini,Martinez,Ankrah

• Dave Feit previews spring drills, which kick off today for the 2013 Huskers. | Players to watch* | Young bucks* on defense | Spring primers: 1, 2

• Corn Nation asks the question: Who pays for sports TV rights fees?

• Chris Kelsay talks about his recent decision to retire from pro football.