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This week in
Husker history

The week of March 17-23, looking back in five-year intervals
 
1958: Head coach Bill Jennings sends four assistants to Tennessee to gain insights into the workings of the Volunteers' defense.
 
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1973: UConn selects Larry Naviaux, a halfback for the Huskers from 1956 through 1958, as head coach. Cornhusker Yearbook photo shows him carrying the ball in a 1957 game.
 
1988: A bill that would make NU football players paid state employees wins first-round approval in the Nebraska Legislature.
 
1993: Former Husker safety Tyrone Byrd suffers a broken back in a New Mexico auto accident.
 
2003: Position changes for three defensive players are announced ahead of the start of spring drills.
 
2008: Bo Pelini indicates seniority won't count for much as players get evaluated in upcoming spring drills.
 
2013: The East Stadium expansion makes the sellout streak less of a sure thing.
 
2018: Former Husker Barron Miles is elected to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.