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• Tad Stryker ponders what it’ll take for Mike Riley to unite a house divided.

• Five-star outside linebacker Micah Parsons says Nebraska is on his short list and will receive one of his official visits* in the fall.

• Cornerback Charles Davis, who was briefly a Husker before transferring a year ago, wins $100,000 in the Virginia Lottery.

• With Nebraska finally entering fully vested status in the Big Ten, Sean Keeler lists the reasons the conference switch was a good move.

• Sam McKewon advises against unrealistic expectations* for 2017.

• New assistant coach Scott Booker says efficiency is all three phases* of the game is essential.

• Nebraska remains in the hunt for offensive linemen after two top prospects opted for UCLA.

• The “Magnificent Eight” were racial pioneers of sorts on the 1964 Huskers.

• Keyshawn Johnson Sr. elaborates on his decision to pull his son from the Nebraska roster. | Video | Discuss

• Wide receiver Joshua Moore says the family atmosphere at Nebraska is part of why he's “1,000 percent” committed to the Huskers. | Secret visit

• Nebraska finishes 37th in the 2016-17 Directors Cup standings.

• The “Bookie” effect: Brendan Radley-Hiles brings talent and intangibles to Nebraska's 2018 recruiting class. | Peer recruiting

• Rivals recruiting director Mike Farrell says Mike Riley continues to impress by getting top-shelf talent to consider Nebraska.

• Off Tackle Empire presents its guide to gameday in Lincoln.

• OWH camp countdown: Matt Farniok,* Boe Wilson,* Deontre Thomas,* Peyton Newell,* Caleb Lightbourn,* Patrick O'Brien.*

• Tommie Frazier tops Hail Varsity's list of Huskers from Florida.

• Quarterback Bart Harris* of Belton, Mo., commits to the Huskers for 2018 as a preferred walk-on.* | Recruiting notes

• One scout says Tanner Lee might have been the best college quarterback at the recent Manning Passing Academy camp.

• Bill Connelly's stats-oriented preview of the Huskers sees this as a transition year requiring fans' patience.

• A “strong group” of seniors has Bob Diaco* excited about the defense.

• Nebraska had a conference-high incident count in this incomplete tabulation of 2016 Big Ten gameday fan ejections and arrests.

• AP lists Tanner Lee among six potentially impactful transfer QBs but says his Tulane stats make it fair "to be skeptical about his ceiling."

• A couple of Friday camp performances* elevated Lincoln Southwest's Justin Holm to future Husker walk-on.

• The NCAA puts the kibosh on schools' football camp promos that "celebretize" recruits.

• Watch as Nebraska commits Cameron Jurgens and Masry Mapieu try their hand at TV weather forecasting.

• The most underrated future Husker? Tate Wildeman gets two key votes.

• Corn Nation previews Oregon. More opponent updates: Illinois, Rutgers

• Sports on Earth ranks Chris Jones 18th among college cornerbacks.

• The inexperience factor may work against the Huskers in 2017.

• A much-ridiculed Nebraska preview inspires a work of parody from Dave Feit. | The original piece

• Not everyone at Friday Night Lights was a blue-chip prospect. Here's how it went for two Columbus Scotus players. | Recruiting notes

• Ahman Green has been charged in Wisconsin with felony child abuse* in connection with an incident Sunday involving his 15-year-old daughter.

• Count Chris Weber among the most passionate supporters of the Uplifting Athletes Road Race, set for July 16 in Lincoln.

• Former Husker lineman Maurice Smith has died at age 78.

• Mike Riley is No. 46 in Athlon's ranking of coaches.

• It's Nebraska week at Off Tackle Empire, starting with the Cocktail Party Preview of the 2017 Huskers.

• Land of 10 takes stock of Nebraska's rivalries, past and present.

• Sam McKewon ranks every Big Ten nonconference game on the 2017 schedule and sees far too many duds.

• Enjoy this highlight tape of the national champion 1994 Huskers.

• Nebraska is still like home* to Ameer Abdullah, and that's part of why he's hosting a football camp in Lincoln next month.

• Statistics back up Bob Diaco's philosophy of preventing the big play.

• This week in Husker history: The planning for Memorial Stadium, and the untimely death of Wayne Meylan.

• Tom Osborne discusses mentoring, parenting, football and more in a Land of 10 interview.

• Tom Shatel looks at the preview processes of Phil Steele,* who sees the Huskers going 8-4.

• Almost six years* after briefly joining the Huskers for fall camp, Bubba Starling is hitting his stride in baseball.

• Tommy Armstrong, Cethan Carter and Terrell Newby talk about their football pasts and futures during a stop in Grand Island.

• Scottsbluff defensive end Garrett Nelson has committed to the Huskers for 2019. | Coverage & highlights

• Lincoln Southwest athlete Justin Holm* accepts Nebraska's offer to be a preferred walk-on.

• Ex-Husker Jason Ankrah hopes to revive his football career in the CFL.

• Five-star defensive end Micah Parsons puts on a show* - as a receiver - at Friday Night Lights as 6,000-plus fans provide an electric atmosphere* at Memorial Stadium. | One-on-ones | Video recaps: OWH, LJS, KOLN, HOL | Notes: 1,* 2,* 3, 4 | Top prospects* | Tweets | Photos: 1,* 2,* 3, 4

• Ex-Husker Kelly Saalfeld has stayed connected to football via officiating.

• Tom Osborne says there are schools interested in joining the Big Ten, but he's not naming names.

• HuskerOnline lists several standouts from Friday's skills camp.

• Tom Dienhart sees upset potential in the Penn State and Iowa games. Meanwhile, oddsmakers have NU as an underdog in 4 of 5 top games.

• OWH camp countdown: Ben Miles,* Wyatt Mazour.*

• Nebraska got a check on “all three boxes” when new Husker commit Joshua Moore was evaluating schools.

• New assistant coach Scott Booker* is on a contract that runs through next January.

• Frank Kush, whose 1975 Arizona State team upset Nebraska in the Fiesta Bowl, has died at age 88.

• The visitor list* for Friday Night Lights has plenty of star power, including a possible Oklahoma flip in running back TJ Pledger.*

• More commentary on Keyshawn Johnson Jr.: Cordell Broadus redux? | What Manzeil lacked | Value of attrition

• See which players are on Hail Varsity's all-time Nebraska All-Texas and All-California teams.

• Athlon lists five things that must happen for Nebraska to crack the top 25.

• Richie Incognito* says he has learned to channel his intensity.* | Photos*

• Sam McKewon says the story of Keyshawn Johnson Jr. is a reminder of the perils of the pedestal.*

• Reserve your spot at Saturday's book signing by Tom Osborne and Johnny Rodgers in Lincoln.

• Penn State will begin selling single-game tickets, including ones for the Nebraska game, on July 11.

• Husker commit Bookie Radley-Hiles says his goal is to bring greatness back to Nebraska football. | Podcast

• Improved mobility on the offensive line could give Danny Langsdorf an important additional weapon in the running game.

• Greg Simmons,* a freshman linebacker, has left the team.

• OWH camp countdown: No. 49 Jack Stoll.*

• Freshman wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson Jr. is off the team until at least January, and his dad says the goal is for him to mature.* | Discuss

• The upcoming Friday Night Lights camp will be star-studded.

• Bob Elliott is stepping down* as safeties coach for personal reasons,* and Scott Booker will take his place and also coach special teams. | Discuss

• New Husker commit Joshua Moore draws motivation* from memories of his brother everyone called Bubba. | Highlight reel

• An Iowa fan site previews the Huskers and sees them as something of a wild card this season.

• Bookie Radley-Hiles contines to connect* with fans and fellow recruits.

• OWH camp countdown: No. 50, Colin Miller.*

• Chris Bleich, a top Husker target at offensive tackle, commits to UCLA.*

• Five-star defensive end Micah Parsons confirms he'll be in Lincoln this weekend for the Friday Night Lights camp.

• The Huskers have parted ways with wide receiver prospect Eric Fuller.* | 2018 class

• Four Huskers make Athlon's top 50 players of the last 50 years, and two of them make the 22-member All-Athlon Team.

• The OWH sets the stage for its Husker Camp Countdown and lists a few players just outside its top 50.

• Joshua Moore, four-star receiver from Texas, announces his commitment to the Huskers. | Commitment video, coverage & highlights | Analysis: Clouse, McKewon* | 2018 class | Discuss

• Nebraska's nonconference schedule is ranked 21st-toughest nationally.

• This week in Husker history: The three finalists to replace Bob Devaney as athletic director are announced, and Al Papik – the favorite of Devaney and Tom Osborne – is not among them.

• Sam McKewon says Tanner Lee's injuries* at Tulane complicate the task of comparing him with other Big Ten quarterbacks.

• York's Masry Mapieu* is attracting interest from other schools but remains loyal to Nebraska. | In-state success stories*

• Husker commit Cameron Jergens* is the OWH's state high school boys athlete of the year.

• Scottsbluff defensive end Garrett Nelson* picks up a 2019* scholarship offer after impressing Husker coaches at the Big Man and Friday Night Lights* camps. | Six standouts | Photos: 1, 2 | Notes | Video recap

• Tommy Armstrong is waived by the Minnesota Vikings.

• Indispensable Huskers: The LJS lists its top five.

• Here's what fans can expect at Friday Night Lights.* | Recruiting notes

• Former Husker Niles Paul is impressing the Redskins with his offseason work ethic as he prepares for multiple roles.

• Sam McKewon has a recruiting update* ahead of the first Friday Night Lights camp.

• The countdown of indispensable Huskers* continues with Nos. 10-6.

• Tanner Lee is No. 7 in a ranking of this season's transfer QBs.

• Nebraska's quarterbacks get a pep talk* from Eric Crouch.

• Spencer Lindsay is among the former Huskers taking advantage of Nebraska's Post-Eligibility Opportunities program.

• Nebraska is No. 43 in Athlon's preseason rankings.

• The LJS's list of indispensable Huskers continues with Nos. 15-11.

• Athlon previews Arkansas State and ranks the Red Wolves 86th.

• Dacari Collins, a receiver from Atlanta who is not yet in high school, gets a Nebraska offer for 2021.* | More early offers*

• Athlon sees the Nebraska game as just the 7th-toughest for Oregon.

• ESPN.com says the biggest offseason question for Nebraska is whether Tanner Lee can lead the offense effectively.

• Sean Keeler says Illinois looms as a trap game for the Huskers.

• The LJS kicks off its ranking of most indispensable* Huskers.

• Is Iowa-Nebraska a rivalry? It seems to be at least headed that way.

• The Athletic Department is hiring event staff for football gamedays. To see what it’s like to be part of the crew, view this video. | More info

• Jordan Westerkamp hasn't given up on his NFL hopes.

• Steve Sipple says it's too soon to tell* whether players' recent legal issues point to a culture problem in Mike Riley's program. | Discuss

• Sam McKewon sees plenty of Florida talent* worth pursuing for the Huskers. | Recruiting notebook | Rising expenses

• Beat the offseason blues with this Ahman Green highlight reel.

• Summer conditioning technically isn't mandatory, but it's not something a player can afford to skip.

• This week in Husker history: Tom Osborne is officially aboard as a graduate assistant on Bob Devaney's first staff at Nebraska.

• Tyjon Lindsey knows what it's like to move around* on and off the field.

• Wide receiver Cameron Brown has decommitted* from Nebraska. | 2018 class | Discuss

• Keyshawn Johnson Jr. has been cited* for marijuana possession. | Discuss

• Developing mental and physical toughness* is a goal this summer for quarterback Tanner Lee

• Nebraska's fan fests this month seem likely to boost the atmosphere surrounding the Huskers' Friday Night Lights camps.

• Former Husker Zaire Anderson says his frightening injury on New Year's Day only reinforced his love for the game.

• Nebraska has four commits in the latest Scout.com* top 300.

• Nate Gerry's transition to linebacker is progressing in Philadelphia.

• NFL.com rates this century's best Nebraska draft picks, and Ndamukong Suh comes out on top.

• Get stoked for the season with some Chris Jones highlights.

• Only 30 bus/game ticket packages for the Oregon game are left.

• ESPN.com has Nebraska on both sides of upset alert games in 2017.

• Private quarterback coach George Whitfield praises Tanner Lee as “one of the purest passers I’ve been around.”

• Rex Burkhead is off to a strong start at the Patriots' minicamp.

• ESPN.com lists four high-stakes games for the Big Ten West, and three of them involve Nebraska.

• Three free Fan Fests will take place outside Memorial Stadium on consecutive Fridays this month.

• Bob Stoops announces his retirement as coach at Oklahoma. | Discuss | Commentary: Shatel,* Vogel | Memorable moments

• The Black Friday network switch will likely mean a drop in viewership.

• Mike Riley talks with Rivals.com about Nebraska recruiting and the new-look satellite camps.

• Athlon rolls out its Big Ten predictions and has Tanner Lee pegged as the conference's newcomer of the year.

• Nebraska has plenty of company in its pursuit of 2019 Omaha Burke linebacker Nick Henrich.*

• A Sporting News writer predicts a Jan. 1 bowl for the Huskers.

• The Huskers may go without a running back* in this recruiting cycle.

• More end zone seats are getting added width, which will reduce Memorial Stadium capacity by an unspecified* amount. | Video upgrades*

• The season opener against Arkansas State will have a 7 p.m. CDT start and a BTN telecast.

• Nebraska joins the chase for 2019 quarterback Max Duggan* of Council Bluffs, while prime target Grant Gunnell commits elsewhere.*

• Athlon previews the Huskers and pegs them at third in the Big Ten West.

• Poll question: Will Tommy Armstrong succeed as an NFL safety?

• HuskerOnline has a video recap of the College Station satellite camp.

• Adam Carriker interrupts his summer break to answer the naysayers in the media -- and to introduce the newest member of Husker Nation.

• Strong finishes were nowhere to be found in 2016-17 in the three most high-profile Husker men's sports, Steve Sipple notes.

• Ex-Husker Brandon Jackson rejoins the Packers as a coaching intern.

• This week in Husker history: The 1967 defense gets a third assistant coach as John Melton is assigned to the linebackers.

• Sam McKewon says early playing time* may be in the cards for the incoming freshmen on the defensive line. | Guy Thomas motivated*

• Marv Mueller, an all-conference defensive back for the Huskers in the mid-1960s and an Academic All-American, has died at age 71.

• Sam McKewon has rankings and projections for all of the 2018 recruiting classes* in the Big Ten.

• Sports on Earth's Matt Brown has two Huskers in his top 15 College Football Hall of Fame candidates.

• A Husker fan now owns the childhood home of Mike Riley in Corvallis.

• John Kirby, a lineman for the Huskers in the early 1960s who played seven seasons in the NFL, has died at age 75.

• Sign up now for the June 29th golf scramble to benefit this fall's Husker Fans Salute the Troops event.

• Aaron Taylor is on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot for the first time,* joined by repeat nominees Eric Crouch and Zach Wiegert.

• Athlon ranks Nebraska's games from easiest to toughest.