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• Big Ten teams' recruiting classes of 2010 reflect the conference's underwhelming on-field performance of late, Sam McKewon writes.

• Sam McKewon examines one measure of Big Ten quarterbacks' performance and sees room for improvement* for Tommy Armstrong.

• Husker Mike says there's danger that the TV-money bubble will burst before Nebraska and the rest of the Big Ten are able to cash in.

• Ndamukong Suh tops Athlon's list of BCS-era defensive-lineman, and Dominic Raiola is No. 8 on the O-line list.

• ESPN is working on a half-hour documentary* on Tom Osborne's decision to go for two in the 1984 Orange Bowl.

• It's a learning experience for Mike Ekeler* in his new job at Georgia.

• Nebraska led the Big Ten in recruiting expenses in fiscal 2013, according to an Iowa newspaper report.

• A new ball and cleats for 2014 are unveiled via Twitter.

• Nebraska is launching new software that allows season-ticket buyers a 3D view of available seats, speeding up the selection process.

• As the Huskers await Monte Harrison's decision, the OWH looks at past multi-sport Husker athletes and recruits.

• Nebraska or Iowa? Athlon writers disagree over who will finish higher in the Big Ten West. | Eye on Spartans*

• ESPN.com offers a spring wrap on Nebraska and its 2014 league foes: Wis. | Rutgers | Purdue | NW | Minn. | MSU | Illinois | Iowa

• Johnny Rodgers helps a Ponca sports project reach its goal.

• Bo Pelini discusses his image and more with KETV: 1, 2

• A leadership program connects Huskers with Lincoln schoolkids.

• Baseball or football? Monte Harrison says he has yet to decide.

• This week in Husker history: Hall of Fame for Grant Wistrom.

• Tom Shatel says late kickoffs* for TV might put a dent in attendance.

• Husker commits Eric Lee and Avery Anderson earn MVP honors* at an elite 7-on-7 camp in Kansas City.

• It appears the move to the Big Ten will start paying off big time in 2017-18.*

• Three opponents had spring games Saturday: Mich. St. | Rutgers | Iowa

• Former Duke QB Brandon Connette's transfer to Fresno becomes official.

• The OWH has some spring updates on Huskers in the NFL, including Ndamukong Suh trade speculation.

• Jeremy Pernell offers a scouting report on former Husker Spencer Long.

• The decisions of in-state recruits Michael Decker and Daishon Neal weren't exactly routine, ESPN.com's Mitch Sherman writes.

• A deeper roster* at Miami gives Al Golden hope for a rebound from last year's late-season tailspin.

• There are a couple of key differences* between the situations of Monte Harrison and Bubba Starling, Sam McKewon writes.

• The plan to give the five major football conferences more autonomy clears its first NCAA hurdle.

• Corn Nation presents photos from spring games four decades apart.

• Here's an update on former Husker Braylon Heard at Kentucky.

• Ralph Brown says Bo Pelini needs to build a better bridge with ex-players.

• Nebraska is pursuing a Florida transfer at safety,* Marqui Hawkins.

• Steve Sipple* and Husker Mike assess the changes brewing in the NCAA.

• The 1984 draft,* top-heavy with Huskers, is remembered in an NFL Network documentary airing tonight.

• Cornerback Josh Mitchell intends to come up big for the Huskers in 2014.

• From Sam McKewon, an update on several of NU's recruiting* targets.

• Derek Johnson says former Husker P.J. Smith's recent comments reveal a leadership void on the team.

• This three-minute video recaps the year in athletics at Nebraska.

• See Jeremy Pernell's scouting report on former Husker cornerback Stanley Jean-Baptiste ahead of next month's NFL draft.

• Fresno State has yet to settle on a new QB to run its spread attack.*

• Big Zach Sterup* aims for for a starting role at right tackle.

• Here's a look at the unusual journey of Husker QB commit Kevin Dillman.

• Athlon ranks the Big Ten schedules and has NU's at No. 11.

• The receivers are passing down the tradition of striving for tenacity in downfield blocking.

• Watch Vince Ferragamo play guitar with members of the Beach Boys.

• The Illinois & Northwestern games will be night games on BTN. | Discuss

• ESPN.com gauges the seat warmth of the Big Ten's coaches.

• Nebraska is No. 5* in spring game attendance for 2014.

• Sam McKewon offers a deep review* of the 2010 recruiting class.

• P.J. Smith blames the defense's 2012 Wisconsin debacle on a couple of players who wanted "to be bigger than the team."

• Go 5:45 into this segment to hear Larry the Cable Guy talk about his upcoming show that benefits the Team Jack Foundation.

• Dirk Chatelain says Bo Pelini's lighter side* has always been there.

• Tad Stryker sees home-grown O-line talent as vital to NU's success.

• A spring summary* from the LJS looks at five players on the rise, five areas of concern and five reasons for hope.

• A new wave of leaders will be sounding off* on defense. | Solid at safety*

• This week in Husker history: From the gridiron to daring bombing runs in the South Pacific during World War II.

• If the big five football conferences get the reforms they want, player unions* might be unnecessary, Tom Shatel writes.

• The LJS breaks down the Big Ten East. | Heat on Hoke

• Jeremy Pernell looks at what was learned during spring ball and what needs to be addressed in August.

• P.J. Smith, Brian Christopherson and Steve Sipple discuss the state of the program with 1620 The Zone's Sharp & Benning in a Big Red Roundtable.

• Carl Pelini is taking a year off* from coaching and has written a novel.

• See Nebraska signee Monte Harrison display his dunking skills.

• Tommy Armstrong is No. 8 in Athlon's ranking of Big Ten quarterbacks.

• Postgraduate scholarships go to senior walk-ons Jake Long and Brandon Chapek, recipients of the Solich Award for 2014.

• The OWH remembers Brook Berringer* 18 years after his death.

• The LJS capsulizes developments the B1G West.* | Big goal in Wis.*

• Nebraska could be facing Duke's former QB at Fresno State in September.

• Former Husker safety Harvey Jackson will transfer to BYU.

• Husker Dan has some spring game thoughts and a cat-naming contest.

• The Fresno State game will have a 9:30 p.m. CDT kickoff and a CBS Sports Network telecast. | Discuss

• Film study is now “a way of life” for nickel back Charles Jackson.*

• Imani Cross discusses his strong spring game and more in this video, and Eric Crouch talks about the QB competition and Bo Pelini's status.

• From the LJS, a post-spring update on NU's nonconference foes.

• Saturday's Legends Radio Show guests: Jordan Hooper & Lindsay Moore

• Chicago-area receiver Spencer Tears commits to the Huskers for 2015.

• The left side* of the O-line looks solid with Jake Cotton and Alex Lewis.

• Bo Pelini has let his team know that the hard work must not stop during May, June and July.

• Go 6:20 into this segment for Jay Foreman's thoughts on the spring game.

• Sporting News ranks Bo Pelini sixth among Big Ten coaches.

• Hear coach Charlie Partridge's assess Florida Atlantic's spring progress.

• Derek Johnson offers his spring game observations.

• The Hero Leadership Breakfast salutes Nebraska student athletes who are difference-makers in the community.

• The Huskers' games against Miami and Michigan State will be prime-time telecasts on ABC, ESPN or ESPN2. | Discuss

• Ryker Fyfe shows he belongs* in the competition at QB.

• More commentary on Bo the coach and Anya the cat: 1, 2, 3

• Former Husker safety Harvey Jackson might be headed to BYU.

• Hear Rob Zatechka's observations on the spring game and the QBs.

• The alcohol/drug-free pledge at the spring game carries extra significance for some, including this father.*

• Experience Saturday's Tunnel Walk from the players' perspective.

• Documents show that NU coaches and administrators have been advised that athletes are free to discuss union organization.*

• Football Scoop gives the spring game two thumbs-up. | Report card

• Steve Sipple says NU needs a linebacker* to rise to game-changer status.

• Sam McKewon comes away from spring ball seeing the 2014 Huskers as strong conference title* contenders but with issues to iron out.

• Opponent spring games: Miami's QBs struggle | No TDs at Wisconsin | Gophers’ offense sluggish | Romp at Illinois | Low score at Purdue | Encouragement at McNeese

• This week in Husker history: The debut of NU’s West Coast offense.

• Reds 55, Whites 46. The Huskers mix work and fun, and even a cat gets in on the act. See the game page for coverage, highlights and commentary. | Postgame video | Tunnel walk video

• Some key recruits will be on hand for the spring game.

• Nebraska's head coaches in men's and women's sports will ride the rails* June 28th for visits to Columbus, Grand Island, Kearney and North Platte.

• It's been a whirlwind year for Jack Hoffman,* but he's more interested in normal childhood things than the spotlight.* | Team Jack coverage

• It'll be a new-look Red-White game today as the Huskers wrap up their spring work with the focus more on the supporting cast* than on the biggest stars.More:What to watch: 1,* 2* | First-glimpse guys* | Leadership at QB* |Commentary: Shatel,* Sipple*

• Here's the scoring system for the spring game. | Stadium info | Train rides

• The 31-member 2014 Brook Berringer Citizenship Team is announced.

• Former Husker linebacker Blake Lawrence explains his venture that connects marketers with athletes.

• Hear Tommy Armstrong discuss his expectations for Saturday's spring game and more. | ESPN.com preview | Media guide

• Nate Gerry is happy to be back in his comfort zone* at safety.

• Zach Sterup is taking nothing for granted even though he's No. 1* at the moment at right tackle.

• The spring game could further boost Nebraska's lineup of 2015 recruiting commits.* | Neal's work ethic*

• Signs point to NU vs. Fresno State not moving* from Saturday, Sept. 13.

• It's Osborne vs. Paterno for all the marbles in ESPN.com's Big Ten coaches tournament.

• Miami quarterback Ryan Williams hopes his rehab from ACL surgery allows him to play against Nebraska in September.

• Hear Omaha North's Michael Decker discuss his decision to commit.

• Senior linebacker Zaire Anderson has worked his way toward every-down* status. | Valentine's progress* | Notes: 1*, 2,* 3, 4

• Omaha North O-lineman Michael Decker* commits to NU for 2015, and Omaha Central* defensive end Daishon Neal follows suit.

• Bo Pelini says he's pleased with where his team stands after the final practice before the spring game.* More: HuskerMax Report | Video | Audio | Tweets | Photos: 1, 2, 3

• Bo Pelini* confirms it’ll be offense vs. defense Saturday, and Ameer Abdullah says his goal is to rid his game of any flaws. | Accountability*

• Hear former Husker Jay Foreman talk about the significance of the spring game, then and now. | Enunwa on the NFL

• Vincent Valentine sees potential in the D-line to dominate.*

• Competition is creating saltiness on the rebuilt offensive line.*

• Tommy Armstrong says he's learned from last season's mistakes.

• Husker Mike speculates on the format of Saturday's spring game.

• Tommy Armstrong and Charles Jackson are big hits with young kids.

• Hear Steve Warren discuss what's in store during Big Dreams Weekend.

• Randy Gregory expects big things* this year from the defensive line, and it started with greater intensity during spring ball.

• Dave Feit grades the coaches on their 2013 performance.

• DT Kevin Williams is glad to be back in action* after a lengthy recovery from knee surgery. | Jackson's development: 1* 2* | Notes*

• An honor is coming Jerry Murtaugh's way, but he's more focused on helping and honoring others.

• Ball security in the running game is a point of emphasis this spring. More from Monday's practice: H’Max Report | Notes: 1,* 2, 3,* 4* | Tweets

• Californians for Nebraska will have its Founder's Day event April 19.

• Poll question: Which side of the ball is most intriguing in the spring game?

• Go 4:45 into this podcast for Rob Zatechka's thoughts on the spring game and why Johnny Stanton should get ample reps.

• With prodding* from Ameer Abdullah, running back Terrell Newby is working to improve his understanding of the offense.

• Sam McKewon sees Tommy Armstrong as a beneficiary of the tweaks that have been made to the offense.

• Here are spring game reports from Fresno State and Florida Atlantic.

• One year later, Jack's run continues to inspire. | Team Jack coverage

• Ameer Abdullah's backups* bring a variety of dynamics to the backfield.

• Jordan Westerkamp says his Hail Mary* catch last season is something to build off of, not dwell on.

• Linebacker Marcus Newby is seeing action at defensive end* in a pass-rush role like that of Demorrio Williams a decade ago. | Notes: 1,* 2*

• This week in Husker history: A strong Nebraska influence at Arkansas.

• Curt Tomasevicz, C.J. Zimmerer and Jack Hoffman will lead the drug-free pledges at halftime of the spring game.

• Cethan Carter has emerged as Tommy Armstrong's go-to guy* at tight end.

• Miami's top quarterback will have surgery for a possible ACL tear.

• Lack of depth at some positions may force a change in the spring game format. More from Saturday's scrimmage: HuskerMax Report | Notes (1, 2,* 3,* 4, 5*) | Video | Tweets

• The Huskers get a well-traveled* dual-threat quarterback as Kevin Dillman* announces his commitment to the recruiting class of 2015. | Video

• Josh Banderas is more comfortable in his second go* at middle linebacker.

• Here are some photos from Friday's closed practice. | Spring schedule

• DT Maliek Collins is on an unusually fast track* of progress at his position.

• Saturday’s Legends Radio Show is a family affair with P.J. Smith and his father, Richard, and T.J. O’Leary and his parents, John and Peggy.

• Avery Moss* is fined $500* in his public indecency case, and it remains to be seen whether he’ll be able to enroll next winter.

• A pair from SEC country* – Jonathan Rose and Byerson Cockrell – are vying for a starting spot at cornerback.*

• Two Huskers make Athlon's BCS-era All-Big 12 team.

• Eric Martin reports more than $1,300 worth of Husker gear* stolen.

• QB prospect Kevin Dillman* is making an unofficial visit* this weekend.

• It's Osborne vs. Schembechler in ESPN.com's B1G coaches tournament.

• Watch assistant coach Rich Fisher as he works with the receivers.

• Walk-on Thomas Connely of Kearney will face a tough decision if the opportunity to play in a game arises.

• The defense is on a quest to return to greatness in 2014.

• Hear former Husker assistant Craig Bohl talk about his move to the top job at Wyoming.

• Receiver Sam Burtch's even-keeled,* hard-working approach has helped him move up from walk-on to potential starter.* Notes: 1,* 2,* 3*

• The defense cranks up the intensity* and makes a strong showing at Wednesday's practice. | HuskerMax Report | Notes: 1, 2* | Audio | Tweets

• The athleticism of the defense* has Ameer Abdullah stoked.

• Athlon is letting fans choose its Nebraska cover via a Facebook vote.

• Hear Jay Foreman discuss the NFL draft and Husker spring ball.

• Dana Stephenson,* all-conference defensive back and 1969 co-captain who lived a hard life and went "from Husker to homeless," has died.

• He isn't a kid* anymore, and Givens Price appears ready to condend for the starting job at right guard.

• Rex Burkhead will be striving for more in year two with the Bengals.

• Walk-on Ryker Fyfe* is making his presence felt in the competition at quarterback. | Other positions

• Brian Crist is joining the Husker staff as director of player personnel.*

• Sam McKewon provides an update on the recruiting* class of 2015.

• Steve Sipple says Tommy Armstrong appears to be the clear No. 1* at quarterback but needs to be pushed. | Notes: 1,* 2*

• Former Husker King Frazier isn't under the radar at North Dakota State.