NEWS ARCHIVE
August 2013
31 SAT
• Rex Burkhead makes the final cut in Cincinnati, but DeJon Gomes, Eric Martin and Phillip Dillard are released by NFL teams.
• Nebraska 37, Wyoming 34. The Huskers survive a shaky defensive performance and hang on for a nail-biting win. Coverage and multimedia can be found on the game page. | Stryker commentary
• Jake & Spencer Long: They're science geeks trapped in athletes' bodies.
• Today in Husker history: A road romp over Oklahoma State in 1995 
• Tonight brings a fresh season in a new-look stadium, with hopes riding on a potent offense and a green defense with potential to improve. Get your Wyoming-Nebraska game-day buildup from the papers inLincoln (1, 2, 3),*Grand Island (1, 2),Omaha (1,* 2),Casper (1, 2)and Laramie (1, 2).Commentary: Shatel,* Sipple*
30 FRI
• If you're in Lincoln, keep your eyes peeled for Lance Armstrong.
• Four Huskers pay a visit to an ailing Husker fan who's “been a warrior.”
• Our printable rosters and two-deeps are finally ready.
• Four-star defensive lineman Peyton Newell* from Kansas* commits to the Huskers. | McKewon analysis | 2014 class 
• Jeff Kinney is Saturday's guest on the Legends Radio Show.
• Eric Crouch assesses the skill sets of Taylor Martinez and Braxton Miller.
• At the Big Red Breakfast, coach John Papuchis* praises the Huskers for their work ethic and likes the defensive line's depth and potential.
• If you missed KLIN's Friday HuskerMax Tailgate, here are the podcasts.
• Medics and other first responders prepare for a hot game day.
• The extra home game has its advantages on the recruiting front.*
• KLIN's 50 in 50 countdown: Occupying the No. 1 spot in the AP poll
• Cethan Carter* appears set to make an early impact at tight end.
• Old-school Milt Tenopir tries his hand at social media.
• They shared a dream but are taking different routes to the playing field at Memorial Stadium: Josh Banderas and Thatcher Vap.
• Nebraska is No. 4 in Forbes' ranking of average ticket prices.
29 THU
• The Huskers wrap up what Bo Pelini describes as a pretty good week of practice. | HuskerMax Report | Notes: 1,* 2*
• It's another "Inside the Film Room" video: Game Day
• Defensive end Dimarya Mixon is granted a release from his scholarship after failing to qualify academically. | Newell to announce*
• Johnny Rodgers' niece could use your vote in a modeling contest.
• In anticipation of a new season, the Columbus paper presents five fresh faces and five bold predictions.
• Listen as Wyoming coach Dave Christensen talks with 1620 The Zone about Saturday's game. | What to watch
• For the first time in six years, the captains will have C's on their jerseys.
• Who should back up Taylor Martinez at QB? Vote in our poll.
• Memorial Stadium is getting a life-sized Bob Devaney statue, which will be unveiled Friday in the new East Stadium Plaza. | His legacy | Bio
• Check out the early round of predictions for the Wyoming game.
• Derek Johnson outlines a few things to watch for in the Wyoming game.
• Milt Tenopir says the game has changed* and it's unfair to expect another Pipeline-style offensive line. | High standards*
• Last year's experience gives the offense confidence* in its ability to rally.
• KLIN's 50 in 50 countdown: 2 pairs of back-to-back national titles
• The mobility* of Wyoming's QB has the Huskers' attention. Meanwhile, NU's run game is a concern for the Cowboys. | UW scouting report*
28 WED
• Zack Darlington says faith helps him cope with his now-uncertain future.
• Jeremy Pernell outlines four keys to a successful Husker season.
• Husker Dan expects big things from Bo Pelini's Huskers in 2013.
• In a Pelini-era* first, seven Huskers receive Blackshirts before the season opener. Also, I-back Adam Taylor will redshirt but will be kept “ready to go” if needed. More from Wednesday's practice: H’Max Report
• It'll be hot Saturday, and fans are urged to take precautions.
• The Big Ten removes limits previously imposed on replays shown on stadium video boards during games.
• Taylor Martinez says it took time, but he now feels at ease* with the fishbowl life of a Nebraska quarterback. | Notes: 1, 2*
• NU's use of true freshmen is about to rise, ESPN's Mitch Sherman notes.
• Veteran center Dominic Raiola remains a key leader for the Detroit Lions.
• KLIN's 50 in 50 countdown: 3 Heisman Trophy winners
• A court hearing for Alfonzo Dennard* is postponed until next week.
• Several Big Ten position battles* at QB have gone down to the wire.
• Jamal Turner had some serious first-game jitters* as a freshman.
27 TUE
• Orchestra-level seats have become available for the red-carpet Lincoln premiere of “Through These Gates.” | Schedule | Official trailer
• Nebraska's depth chart on defense gets a little clearer* after Tuesday's practice. | HuskerMax Report | The secondary* | Video | Audio
• Here are some notes from Wyoming's practice Tuesday morning.
• KLIN's 50 in 50 countdown: Lavonte David wore No. 4
• Former Nebraska assistant Marvin Sanders prepares for his first game as head coach at Loyola High School in Los Angeles.
• Bo Pelini's response to Zack Darlington's injury draws praise.
• Wyoming QB Brett Smith learned from the Mannings over the summer.
• Under-the-radar Ameer Abdullah found a good fit far from home.*
• Rich Fisher has helped engineer an NU evolution* at wide receiver.
• Taylor Martinez gives opposing coaches nightmares with his improvisation,* and his own coach likes his focus and perseverance. | Notes: 1,* 2,* 3 | Zimmerer Q&A*
• Zach Potter savors his long-awated TD in a preseason game for the Rams.
26 MON
• Zack Darlington will be sidelined indefinitely because of his concussions, and he is told that Nebraska wants him,* football or no football.
• Notes from Monday's practice: Tim Beck liked the tempo and focus, and Rick Kaczenski* has four defensive ends who will play a lot. | HuskerMax Report | O-line rotation* | Secondary depth | Audio
• Get ready to see plenty of new faces* Saturday, especially on defense, Bo Pelini says as the Huskers gear up for the Wyoming game. More from Monday's presser: Chatelain on Blackshirts | Audio | Video | Discuss
• Which area needs more work: Kicking or returns? Take our poll.
• Corn Nation previews opponent No. 12, the Iowa Hawkeyes.
• Derek Johnson says time will tell whether 70-31 was something systemic.
• Nebraska's experiments* with defensive combinations will be worth watching, Sam McKewon writes, but there are bound to be some busts.
• The Huskers work at curing their woes in the return game.*
• John Garrison doesn't mind the weight of expectations* for the offense.
• Matt Hinton handicaps the Legends Division with best- and worst-case scenarios for each team, while Lee Barfknecht* sees Roses for NU.
• KLIN's 50 in 50 countdown: 5 national championships for the Huskers
25 SUN
• The “Through These Gates” tour makes its stop in Denver. Earlier reports: Alliance, Scottsbluff, San Clemente | Full schedule | Official trailer
• Zack Darlington, the Husker QB commit who suffered a concussion Saturday, is discharged from the hospital and returns home.
• Nebraska commit DeMornay Pierson-El has his sights set on a number of school records in Virginia.
• Nebraska is No. 2 in Tom Dienhart's Big Ten power ratings.
• This week in Husker history: A pair of Kickoff Classic victories.
24 SAT
• Watch three excerpts from BTN's Nebraska preview.
• Husker quarterback commit Zack Darlington is hospitalized with a concussion suffered in a game Saturday.
• Dave Feit's five concerns for 2013 have nothing to do with the defense.
• Nebraska wraps up fall camp with a light workout Saturday, and seven walk-ons are named* as scholarship* recipients. | HuskerMax Report | Notes: 1*, 2,* 3
• Randy York has the inside story on Bo Pelini's latest prank.
• Taylor Martinez and the receivers enjoy being on the same page.*
• Mark Pelini expects no favors* as he vies for the job at center.
• Here's the report from the Alliance screening of “Through These Gates.”
• Patience appears to be paying off for Corey Cooper.
• Scott Frost hasn't forgotten what it's like to be a heavily scrutinized QB.
23 FRI
• Ex-Husker Mike Minter gets ready for his debut as a college head coach.
• The Huskers are No. 11 in USA Today's college football countdown.
• Iowa names a sophomore, Jake Rudock, as its starter at quarterback.
• The Through These Gates film tour makes a successful stop in Scottsbulff, with Alliance and Denver on deck. | Full schedule | Official trailer
• If you missed Friday morning's State of the Union on 1620 the Zone, the podcasts are here.
• Pre-order a black "Unrivaled" jersey like those that'll be worn vs. UCLA.
• Husker QB commit Zack Darlington starts his season Saturday on ESPN.
• Here's a Wyoming fall camp update, including concerns about punting.
• The offense works on eliminating the errors* that were a curse in 2012.
• Enter Californians for Nebraska's ticket raffle for the Southern Miss game.
• KLIN's 50 in 50 countdown: Just 8 missed FGs in Alex Henery's career
• Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany likes the Black Friday* game slot but isn't keen on locking any team into it.
• Saturday's Legends Radio Show will take place at the Napa Auto Center at 54th & L in Omaha, with Kris Brown co-hosting.
22 THU
• Jeremiah Sirles sees improvement in the D-linemen he's facing in practice.
• A tour of the the redone East Stadium* shows that the views aren't the only impressive thing. | Unique sell | Photos: 1, 2
• Here are notes (1, 2, 3*) and the HuskerMax Report from Thursday's practice. | Audio | Video | Fall camp schedule
• Ross Els provides some updates* on the linebackers and special teams.
• Husker Mike says the "Greatest Fans" signs should go.
• Rex Burkhead remains in a tight battle for a roster spot in Cincinnati.
• ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit says D-line improvement is key for Nebraska.
• Hear what Eric Crouch thinks as the season nears, plus the latest from Kris Brown on his post-football endeavors.
• The start of football season also marks the start of official-visit season.
• KLIN's 50 in 50 countdown: QB Steve Taylor wore No. 9
• Andrew Rodriguez is motivated* to excel in his final season in Lincoln.
• Athlon says NU-Michigan is the Big Ten's second-biggest game of 2013.
• Hail Varsity outlines five key stats to keep an eye on in 2013.
• Bo Pelini closes practices* to former players.
21 WED
• Hear OWH beat writer Rich Kaipust's observations on where the Huskers stand just 10 days before kickoff.
• Will Ameer Abdullah lead the Big Ten in rushing? Vote in our poll.
• NU has the nation's highest disparity in football vs. basketball success.
• It's a Twitter milestone for Husker athletics: 100,000 followers
• Taylor Martinez is No. 6 on Athlon's list of Heisman candidates.
• A freshman QB* has the potential to transform Michigan State's offense.
• KLIN's 50 in 50 countdown: 10 interceptions in 2003 by Josh Bullocks
• Steve Sipple expects plenty of rotation* among the interior D-linemen.
• Corey Cooper's diverse assignments* in his first two seasons have given him better command of the safety position.
20 TUE
• Chemistry and leadership are making this a “true team,” Bo Pelini says. More from Tuesday night's practice: H’Max Report | Notes: 1,* 2, 3, 4, 5* | Video | Audio | Fall camp schedule
• EA Sports plans a Supreme Court appeal of a ruling against the company in Sam Keller's lawsuit.
• Southern Miss has sold its ticket allotment for the Nebraska game.
• The LJS's Sipple & Christopherson assess the young LBs in this video, and the OWH's McKewon & Nyatawa cover a range of fall camp topics.
• Corn Nation previews Penn State, which must break in a new QB.
• Check out BTN's video wrap-up of its stop in Lincoln on Monday, plus some player interviews. | Griffith's takes
• KLIN's 50 in 50 countdown: Mike Rozier, Lawrence Phillips and Ahman Green each rushed for 100 yards in 11 consecutive games.
• Just as he did as a player, Joe Ganz* keeps plugging away as a coach.
• Wyoming assistant Chris Tormey* knows what game day in Lincoln is like.
• Jeremiah Sirles keeps one eye on a career in the business world,*
19 MON
• Nebraska screenings of Through These Gates begin Thursday, and the film will be shown in the Denver area Saturday. | Full schedule | Official trailer
• The Blackshirts need to start off strong against the run, Tad Stryker writes.
• Tom Shatel says BTN shouldn't be the only one to get a look* at practices.
• USA Today previews Michigan and ranks the Wolverines 18th.
• Rose Bowl and BCS Championship ticket reservations are available now.
• Spencer Long is a second-team CBSSports.com preseason All-American.
• KLIN's 50 in 50 countdown: Turner Gill worer No. 12
• Tom Dienhart likes the looks of the Huskers' defensive line. Check out the tweets from the BTN crew's stop in Lincoln today. More: 1, 2*
• Dirk Chatelain sees change coming in Bo Pelini's use of true freshmen.
• There's depth* on defense, and Bo Pelini is well aware he must nurture it, Sam McKewon writes.
• Imani Cross has intangibles* to go along with his physical prowess.
• The tight ends are a confident bunch* despite their inexperience.
18 SUN
• This week in Husker history: 90 years ago, coach Ewald “Jumbo” Stiehm, whose teams lost just twice in his five seasons at NU, died at age 37.
• Corn Nation's Husker Mike reports on his day at Football 202.
• Tom Shatel says NU has a chance to regain some field cred* in 2013.
• KLIN's 50 in 50 countdown: Three 13-0 national championship seasons
• Some position battles* are likely to last into the season.
• Tim Beck seems poised for a career rise, Steve Sipple writes. Meanwhile, Scott Frost* has been given the keys to college football's Ferrari.
• The Royals aren't going to give up on Bubba Starling* any time soon.
17 SAT
• Watch as Huskers discuss their choice to play for Nebraska.
• Defensive tackle Kevin Williams will be out for the season with a knee injury,* Bo Pelini says after Saturday's practice.| HuskerMax Report | Pelini audio | Video | Notes: 1,* 2,* 3 | Fall camp schedule
• An unselfish nature has helped propel former O-lineman Brodrick Nickens* into the thick of the chase at defensive tackle. | Kevin Williams Q&A*
• USA Today previews Northwestern and ranks the Wildcats 22nd.
• The Bondi-Smith competition at placekicker* remains close.
• KLIN's 50 in 50 countdown: Cory Schlesinger's 14-yard TD run vs. Miami
• Ron Brown has a few things to say about ball security, special-teams contributors and “entitlement.”
• There's a Storz connection to the “Go Big Red” cheer.
• Three former Huskers have joined Steve Warren's staff at Class C-1 Omaha Concordia: Jammal Lord, Tony Veland and DeAntae Grixby.
16 FRI
• You can help HuskerMax raise money to fight childhood cancer.
• Larry the Cable Guy is happy with his new suite spot in East Stadium.
• A one-time Millard South backup is bound for Alabama as one of the nation's top QB prospects. Here is the story of David Cornwell.
• It's the 50s in Dave Feit's countdown of greatest Huskers by jersey number.
• Lucky and good has proved to be a potent combination for the Southeastern Conference during its BCS title streak, Dirk Chatelain writes.
• Jeremy Slechta & Craig Bohl are Saturday's Legends Radio Show guests.
• Injuries have added new twists to the competition at tight end.*
• The Norfolk paper looks at the motivation behind “Through These Gates”.
• KLIN's 50 in 50 countdown: Tommie Frazier wore No. 15
• The L.A. Times previews Michigan and ranks the Wolverines 13th.
• Ex-Husker Carl Nicks gets set to play for the first time in 10 months.
• Fundraiser Jack Pierce shares stories and insights during a stop in York.
• A bike valet service* is being offered at Husker home games.
15 THU
• The freshmen at running back* may see action in the season opener, Tim Beck says after Thursday night's practice in Memorial Stadium. | HuskerMax Report | Notes: 1,* 2,* 3 | Audio | Video | Fall camp schedule
• Former Husker placekicker Josh Brown learned from failure in 2012.
• Get your tickets to the Husker Kickoff Party on Aug. 24 in Omaha with the Sidetrack Band, and all proceeds benefiting Team Jack.
• Tyler Moore says lack of playing time during the latter part of his freshman season factored into his decision to transfer. | Discuss
• KLIN's 50 in 50 countdown: 16 yards to paydirt for Bill “Thunder” Thornton in the Huskers' 1962 victory at Michigan
• Avery Moss' court hearing* is rescheduled for Oct. 2.
• Cornerback Daniel Davie is learning that technique matters.*
• What win total is a passing grade? Take part in this poll.
14 WED
• Mauro Bondi says the unexpected competition with Pat Smith is bringing out the best in both placekickers.
• The Big Ten follows the NCAA's lead in severing ties with EA Sports.
• Randy York seeks your comments about “The Process.”
• AP has Nebraska penciled in as winner of the Legends Division.
• KLIN's 50 in 50 countdown: 17 points in 1978 win over Oklahoma
• ESPN.com's season preview of Nebraska says the Huskers must prove they can separate themselves from the pack.
• Hear Jay Foreman's comments on Bo & the media, expectations and more.
• Ndamukong Suh steps up into the role of vocal leader with the Lions.
• Nebraska has the nation's No. 9 running back unit, according to Athlon.
• USA Today previews Michigan State and ranks the Spartans 27th.
• Outside “noise” adds to fall camp's pressures,* Steve Sipple writes.
• NU's recent win in an online poll meant something* to Tommie Frazier.
13 TUE
• Bo Pelini says he's impressed with the defensive secondary* and with Stanley Jean-Baptiste* in particular, and true freshman Nate Gerry is getting reps at linebacker and dime. More from Tuesday's practice: HuskerMax Report | Video | Audio | Notes: 1,* 2 | Fall camp schedule
• Take this video tour of the Ndamukong Suh Strength & Conditioning Center.
• Brent Musburger and Kirk Herbstreit share their thoughts about the 2013 Huskers and the rest of the Big Ten in a teleconference.
• The Cedar Rapids paper previews Nebraska and notes that fewer turnovers and better defense, particularly on the road, are essential.
• It's believed to be an NU record: 10 Huskers already have their degrees.
• The venue for the "The Jet" Award is being moved to the Ralston Arena.
• 12-0, 10-2, 8-4? Derek Johnson looks at Nebraska's W-L possibilities.
• Corn Nation previews Michigan State and notes its challenges on offense.
• NU's daunting November is one of the key stretches for Big Ten teams.
• KLIN's 50 in 50 countdown: Brook Berringer wore No. 18
• The O-linemen know that beter pass protection* is essential if they are to live up to the preseason praise from their QB. | Pensick Q&A*
• Jason Ankrah has been tutor and motivator to the younger defensive ends.*
• Rex Burkhead's special teams* play could boost his chances in Cincy.
• Jeremy Pernell assesses the position battles in the defensive secondary.
12 MON
• The L.A. Times previews Nebraska and ranks the Huskers 16th.
• Nebraska ranks 14th nationally in royalties* from licensed merchandise.
• Dirk Chatelain gives NU better than even chances in every game but one.
• The premiere of the Through These Gates documentary draws a standing ovation in southern California. | Tour schedule
• KLIN's 50 in 50 countdown: Dean Steinkuhler's 19-yard Fumblerooski TD
• Patience* is essential for Taylor Martinez in 2013, Sam McKewon writes.
• Spencer Long is No. 12 in ESPN.com's Big Ten player rankings.
• Thad Randle aims to stay healthy* for the first time since 2010.
• Taylor Martinez is on Pat Forde's list of most intriguing QBs for 2013.
11 SUN
• Imani Cross puts in hard work physically and mentally* in a quest to improve upon his freshman season. | Depth at I-back
• The Dallas Cowboys sign the fomer Nebraska special-teams duo of Brett Maher and P.J. Mangieri.
• See the OWH's gallery of ex-Huskers in preseason NFL action.
• This week in Husker history: World War I brings a coaching change.
• KLIN's 50 in 50 countdown: Johnny Rogers wore No. 20.
• Tom Shatel says a BCS bowl* would quiet some of the Bo-skeptics.
• Last season's rough finish* wasn't easy for John Papuchis to get over.
• Here's more on the challenges created by the new targeting rule.*
• Ex-Husker Brion Carnes gives Northern Iowa a new weapon on offense.
10 SAT
• Jeremy Pernell breaks down Nebraska's young corps of linebackers.
• Ernest Suttles apparently isn't headed to Miami after all.
• The first two-a-days are in the books, and Bo Pelini talks about the progress of the young tight ends, the running backs* and more. | HuskerMax Report | Video | Audio | Notes: 1,* 2 | Fall camp schedule
• Former Nebraska center Bill Ziegelbein,* 44, is killed in a motorcycle accident in South Dakota,* and his wife is seriously injured. | 1991 bio
• USA Today previews UCLA and gives the Bruins a No. 30 ranking.
• Former Husker Stewart Bradley is making a strong run for the starting job at middle lineback with the Denver Broncos.
• Relentless, Accountable, Competitive: Husker players discuss The Process in this Athletic Department video.
• KLIN's 50 in 50 countdown: A 21-point comeback vs. Ohio State
• The Through These Gates documentary gets two thumbs up at the Athletic Department. | Saturday premiere | Tour schedule
• Sam McKewon looks at what's brewing at the nickel, dime and center positions in his latest batch of roster observations. | Martinez Q&A
• They're coming back strong – and fast – from ACL injuries: Taariq Allen and Tyler Wullenwaber at wide receiver* and Zaire Anderson at linebacker.*
09 FRI
• Brian Brown's printable schedule for 2013 is now available for download.
• College football's new targeting rule is proving difficult to teach.
• Husker booster Mike Jacobson says reporter Eric Olson spun his comments in a negative way in an AP article. | Discuss
• KLIN's 50 in 50 countdown: Rex Burkhead wore No. 22
• The Orlando Sentinel previews UCLA and ranks the Bruins 17th.
• Jeremy Pernell breaks down the position battles on the D-line.
• The sons of former Husker All-American Rik Bonness excel in different fields as they live with type 1 diabetes.
• Ndamukong Suh is No. 18 in a Best of the BCS Era countdown.
08 THU
• Tim Beck says after Thursday's practice that he likes what he sees so far with the offense, and the defensive coaches like the depth* in the secondary and the progress* on the D-line. More: HuskerMax Report | Audio | Video | Notes: 1,* 2, 3,* 4 | Fall camp schedule
• Huskers.com invites you to vote for the top Blackshirts of the last 50 years.
• Tom Osborne will be the featured speaker at Salute the Troops in October.
• AP looks at the Huskers' quest for consistency and championships.
• Spencer Long is an SI.com second-team preseason All-American.
• Jeremy Pernell assesses the competition along the offensive line, and Hail Varsity looks at the position battle at tight end.
• KLIN's 50 in 50 countdown: Ndamukong Suh's 24 sacks and Tom Osborne's 23 seasons with at least one win over an AP-ranked opponent
• The Orlando Sentinel previews the Huskers and ranks them 18th.
• The Through These Gates film tour begins Saturday, and David Max explains what it's all about.
• UCLA's Owa Odighizuwa will miss the season because of hip surgery.
• Drake Martinez* might be faster than his brother – and meaner, too.
• Check out these photos from Wednesday night's practice.
• Big Ten coaches talk anonymously about NU and the rest of the league.
• C.J. Zimmerer likes Tim Beck's openness to feedback*
• The Huskers are looking for the right combinations at linebacker.*
07 WED
• Jeremy Pernell takes stock of the mostly inexperienced tight ends.
• At least one AP poll voter is pegging the Huskers for a Top 10 finish.
• Sam McKewon shares some roster observations from Tuesday's practice.
• Houston Nutt wonders what might have been if he had boarded that plane for Lincoln 9½ years ago.
• Lavonte David is benefiting from the year under his belt in Tampa.
• Here are eight need-to-know rule changes for the 2013 season.
• Eric Crouch is No. 30 in a Best of the BCS Era countdown.
• Tom Osborne will address the Little Rock Touchdown Club on Sept. 9.
• Jason Ankrah is embracing his leadership role* on defense.
06 TUE
• Bo Pelini provides status updates on several players after Tuesday's practice and says he likes* the team's effort so far. | H’Max Report | Video | Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4 | Audio | Tweets | Notes: 1,* 2,* 3 | Fall camp schedule
• NU edges Florida State in the ESPN Ultimate Team finals, and Randy York calls the vote a testament to the strength of the Nebraska brand.
• The L.A. Times previews UCLA and ranks the Bruins 22nd nationally.
• The LJS's Sipple and Christopherson preview the offense in this video.
• Ameer Abdullah stays hungry even after his taste of success in 2012.
• Order the 2013 season on DVD for yourself or the special fan in your life.
• Nebraska's differential of upset losses vs. upset wins in the last three years is among the worst in the nation, according to Phil Steele's calculations.
• Lower donation requirements mean it's a good time to buy season tickets, according to a Corn Nation analysis.
• Athlon lists Nebraska as one of 10 darkhorses for the national title.
• Tom Osborne as college playoff czar? There's support for the idea as a Sirius XM crew visits Lincoln.
• Corn Nation previews the 2013 Michigan Wolverines.
• KLIN's 50 in 50 countdown: The two-pointer thrown by No. 25 Jon Vedral to Darin Erstad against Oklahoma State in 1994
• Go 7½ minutes into this audio clip to hear the OWH's Sam McKewon talk about Johnny Manziel, the start of the Huskers' fall camp and more.
• David Santos knows he must speak up* to help lead the young defense.
• Cole Pensick says his time as a defensive lineman* has improved his play on the other side of the ball.
• Check out Ron Kellogg’s “RK3 Cam” from Fan Day.
• The LJS previews Purdue* in capsule form.
05 MON
• Jeremy Pernell assesses Nebraska's corps of wide receivers.
• Butch Luther helped NU get to the 1941 Rose Bowl, and he later became the starting eleven's only member to be killed in action in World War II.
• The defense doesn't intend to use its inexperience as an excuse.*
• Irving Fryar hit bottom in 1990 before turning his life around.
• KLIN's 50 in 50 countdown: 26 consecutive wins from 1994 to ’96.
• Jeremy Pernell breaks down Nebraska's stable of running backs.
• Sam McKewon says the defense's potential to improve hinges largely on two positions* on the defensive line.
04 SUN
• Will it be another scoring explosion? The potential* is there, but there are differences between the 1983 and 2013 offenses.
• Giving up fewer sacks* is a front-burner priority for the offensive line.
• Members of the defense try not to let outside skeptics* get them down.
• KLIN's 50 in 50 countdown: Irving Fryar wore No. 27
• This week in Husker history: NFL jobs don't interest Bob Devaney.
• Jamal Turner helps fuel competition* among the receiving corps.
• Worst singer? Best golfer? The Huskers rate their teammates.*
03 SAT
• Jeremy Pernell's position breakdowns begin with the quarterbacks.
• Enter now for Wednesday's Californians for Nebraska raffle drawing for tickets and lodging for the UCLA game.
• Will the offseason hints of change on defense bring noticeable strategy differences come fall?
• The projected starters on the O-line are set to help the Huskers' offense live up to its great expectations.
• Taylor Martinez makes the 30-member watch list for the Manning Award.
• KLIN's 50 in 50 countdown: 28 carries for Roy Helu on his 307-yard day
• David Santos* says he feels ready to lead the defense, and Ameer Abdullah is set to leave his own mark* at I-back. | Notes: 1,* 2*
02 FRI
• Corn Nation comes up with a projected depth chart for the defense.
• A growing sense of urgency* to win a conference title is evident as players meet the press to kick off fall camp. More: Moving on from fight | Stress on defense | Audio: Long,Sirles,Green,Turner,Ankrah,Abdullah | Video
• There's a football fix to be had today as Fan Day* and a preseason press conference take place in Lincoln. | Details & map
• Vote in the ESPN Ultimate Team finals between NU and Florida State.
• KLIN's 50 in 50 countdown: 29 rushing TDs in 1983 for Mike Rozier | OWH player countdown: Quarterback Taylor Martinez
• Kenny Bell is No. 17 in an ESPN.com countdown of top Big Ten players.
• SB Nation rolls out the stats as it previews the Huskers.
• Mike Minter leads his first practice as head coach at Campbell.
• Corn Nation creates a projected offensive depth chart.
01 THU
• From Sam McKewon, observations and updates on the recruiting front.*
• Prince Amukamara enters his third NFL season with new conviction.
• Show your Husker pride and win prizes in this contest..
• Tim Beck adjusts his routine* as he recuperates from jaw surgery.
• KLIN's 50 in 50 countdown: Mike Rozier wore No. 30 | OWH player countdown: Running back Ameer Abdullah
• Dave Feit's Greatest Huskers by the Numbers countdown enters the 60s.
• Here's more audio & video from Bo Pelini's ESPN sessions.
• The Lincoln paper previews Michigan State in capsule form.