September 2022 fresh links

Opening Night gives fans their first look at the 2022-23 men’s and women’s hoops squads.

Husker volleyball rediscovers its serving touch in a convincing sweep of Rutgers.

Nebraska’s regents give their approval to alcohol sales at Husker basketball games and to the multimedia deal with Playfly Sports.

Athlon Sports previews the game and has Indiana winning a close one. | More predictions

Friday Husker Tailgate: A Huskers-Hoosiers preview and a new coaching-search metric

Bill Busch says on the radio that he has high expectations* for the defense Saturday despite the Huskers’ struggles on that side of the ball so far this season. | A teacher’s philosophy*

Recruits from SEC country are among the expected visitors* for the Indiana game.*

All four Nebraska opponents have enjoyed season-high rushing totals* against Nebraska, a trend that Indiana will try to continue.

Mickey Joseph is seeing improved tackling and good buy-in from the defense as the Indiana game nears. Go here for more from Thursday’s post-practice presser. | Updates & discussion

Trev Alberts discusses the coaching search and says X’s and O’s and schemes aren’t what builds a great program. “It’s the foundational stuff and it’s the culture stuff.”

Travis Vokolek is Nebraska’s nominee for the William V. Campbell Trophy, college football’s premier scholar-athlete award.

Former Nebraska assistant Rick Kaczenski’s put-down of Hoosiers coach Tom Allen hasn’t gone unnoticed in Indiana.

Like Nebraska, the Hoosiers are relying on transfers at several skill positions and are having O-line issues.*

Nebraska makes an in-state offer to Omaha Central junior offensive lineman Caleb Pyfrom.

Coordinators Bill Busch and Mark Whipple are seeing no quit in the Huskers despite the difficult times they’ve been going through. Go here for more from Wednesday’s practice. | Updates & discussion

Doc’s Diagnosis: Don’t sleep on the Hoosiers’ running game.

Jeremy Pernell begins parsing the Huskers’ coaching possibilities.

Four games in, here’s a look at the status of Nebraska’s true freshmen.

The Indiana game is a sellout,* and a “slightly modernized” version of the original Herbie Husker mascot is coming in 2023, Trev Alberts says on the radio.

Tom Shatel’s first rule* during a coaching search: Don’t believe anything you hear.

An Indiana site previews the Huskers.

Bill Busch is simplifying things for the defense as the Huskers prepare to face up-tempo Indiana. Go here for all the coverage and video from Tuesday’s presser. | Updates & discussion

Doc’s Diagnosis: Recipe for sack vulnerability.

Steven Sipple says Baylor’s Dave Aranda matches up well* with the qualities Trev Alberts is looking for in a coach.

Poll question: The Huskers haven’t beaten an FBS team in nearly a full year. Will they end that streak Saturday against Indiana?

Husker Dan wonders if Nebraska fans have been betrayed.

Indiana coach Tom Allen talks about the Hoosiers’ first loss and their preparations for the Nebraska game.

This week’s depth chart has changes on the O-line and in the second and third levels of the defense. | Game notes

Bill Busch is earning an extra $15,700 per month in his role as interim defensive coordinator.

Doc’s Diagnosis: Adrian Martinez delivers vs. the Sooners.

Recent history at Power 5 schools indicates Mickey Joseph faces long odds* in trying to land the permanent head coaching job, Sam McKewon writes. More commentary: Sipple: Quest for confidence* | Washut: 5 burning questions* | Doc Talk: Timely Bye Week

The Hoosiers have the edge in the stats matchup, but the Huskers open as two-point favorites.

This week in Husker history: Nebraska upsets Michigan in Ann Arbor in Bob Devaney’s second game as Husker head coach.

The Huskers’ offensive line needs to find consistency in a hurry. | Opponent status checks

Nebraska volleyball rallies for a hard-fought five-set win over No. 7 Ohio State.

One week after routing the Huskers, Oklahoma falls at home to Kansas State due in large part to a stellar performance by former Husker quarterback Adrian Martinez.

Mickey Joseph says nothing on his résumé can top his work in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.*

Indiana will come to Lincoln next week on the heels of a 45-24 loss to Cincinnati.

Here’s the story of a Nebraska season ticket that’s been in the same family for a full century.*

Former Husker receiver Maurice Purify has stiff-armed alcoholism to become a coach and mentor.

Coach John Cook collects his 800th career win as Nebraska volleyball sweeps Michigan State.

Mickey Joseph has received a boost in pay after taking the reins as interim head coach.

Sam Haiby will miss the Husker women’s basketball season with a leg injury.

Friday Husker Tailgate: Nebraska-Oklahoma recap, news of the week and the coaching search with an in-the-process metric.

Being on the wrong side of the turnover margin* is a two-decade trend for the Huskers and isn’t likely to be fixed overnight.

Trev Alberts says Twitter reports about supposed coaching candidates* are not to be believed: “I have not yet read anything that I would say is accurate.”

A lengthy planning process for making major improvements to Memorial Stadium* is about to take its first steps. | McKewon commentary*

With about 1,000 Indiana game tickets still available, Trev Alberts* says the sellout streak’s survival is now a “week-by-week” situation.

The regents next week will consider a new multimedia-rights deal for Nebraska athletics and beer sales at Husker basketball games. | Details from Alberts

Brian Christopherson offers some observations on a grab-bag of Husker topics, including tackling and recruiting.

It was a “surreal experience” for Husker fan Christian Gosselin when he connected on a 30-yard Kick for Cash field goal during halftime Saturday.

Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Vance Joseph* thinks his brother Mickey can inspire belief as the “ear, fixer and leader” of Nebraska football while building a strong culture.

Doc’s Diagnosis: How the Husker defense got pushed around by the Sooners on the goal line.

David Max shares photos from the NU-OU ’70-71 team reunion.

Running back Ajay Allen is done for the year after undergoing surgery for an injury suffered in the Oklahoma game. Go here for much more from Mickey Joseph’s press conference Tuesday. | Updates & discussion

Doc’s Diagnosis: Sad sacks in the Oklahoma game.

Barry Alvarez* on Bill Busch’s stints at Wisconsin: “They wanted to play for him. That’s really important.”

Husker Dan wonders if all the coaching changes are done.

Sam McKewon dives into the Huskers’ issues* on both sides of the ball. | Shatel: Urban a poor fit

Dave Feit isn’t ready to call it a wasted season.

The lopsided loss created an opportunity for a number of reserves* to make their case for more playing time.

The Indiana game will have a 6:30 p.m. start and a BTN telecast.

Poll question: Thumbs up or down on Erik Chinander’s firing?

Husker Doc Talk: Another sacrifice at the altar of Nebraska football. | Play diagnosis: Early success

Four-star edge rusher Cameron Lenhardt has decommitted from Nebraska. | Class of 2023

Erik Chinander is out, one day after the blowout loss to Oklahoma, and Bill Busch* takes over as defensive coordinator. | Discuss | Commentary: Callahan, Carriker, McKewon,* Sipple,* Just*

Nebraska volleyball sweeps Kentucky on the road.

ESPN’s Pete Thamel throws cold water on a report that Urban Meyer has been contacted about the Nebraska coaching job.

Cole Stukenholtz’s commentary and Thot Doc’s Brain Droppings on the Oklahoma game.

This week in Husker history: Big wins 20 years apart over Alabama and Washington; Bob Devaney’s Nebraska coaching debut; pink slip for Shawn Eichorst.

OU 49, NU 14. The Huskers get dominated on both sides of the ball in an unhappy debut for interim coach Mickey Joseph. Go to the game page for coverage. | Tad Stryker: Stage frightful | Highlights | Carriker gut reaction | Big Red Over-Reaction | Postgame presser | Game thread

Tad Stryker: A big reset for the Big Red.

Mickey Joseph discusses the team’s state of mind, the OU rivalry and more on BTN’s B1G Today show.

ESPN’s Elizabeth Merrill dives into the subject of Nebraska fans and “the curse.” More commentary on the Huskers from out-of-state outlets: Ivan Maisel, Faux Pelini,* Sean Keeler*

Former Husker Jordan Burroughs wins another world title and becomes the most decorated champion in U.S. wrestling history.

Mickey Joseph has a believer* in former Oklahoma lineman Chuck Langston. | The Langston years*

Fifty years after winning the Heisman and less than a year after a brush with death, Johnny Rodgers* still thrives on competition.

Friday Husker Tailgate: The guys discuss the week that was and Saturday’s showdown with the Sooners.

On the radio, Mickey Joseph explains some changes he has implemented, including taking back players’ Blackshirts.* | Video

The Sooners and Huskers have taken different trajectories* since OU’s last visit.

Former adversaries Charles Thompson and Steve Taylor find themselves on the same side of the Nebraska-Oklahoma rivalry this weekend.

After a lot of history, Oklahoma will cross paths with Casey Thompson one last time on Saturday.*

Bill Trochi from the Sporting News reviews all 22 of Nebraska’s one-score losses under Scott Frost.

Saturday might be Kevin Williams’ time for a bigger role on the offensive line.

After getting carved up by opponents during the first three games, the Nebraska defense* is still searching for its identity.

David Max gives his Fanalytix preview of the Oklahoma game.

The OKC paper gets a reading of the Huskers’ pulse with help from the OWH’s Evan Bland.

The last time the Huskers hosted the Sooners, Nebraska won with just seven first downs while the defense picked off five OU passes. Revisit that night on the game page. | Classic rivalry

The Big Red Collaborative, Nebraska’s first nonprofit NIL collective, makes its debut.*

This isn’t the first time in recent years that the Huskers have had troubles with tackling.*

It’s all Sooners in the game predictions thus far. | OU previews: 1,* 2,* 3

It’s almost like a home game for Oklahoma’s Kaden Helms, freshman tight end from Bellevue West.

Tom Shatel says the NU-OU rivalry is something well worth celebrating.*

An Athletic Department video provides some scenes from practice with interim head coach Mickey Joseph.

Zach Wiegert will be honored by the National Football Foundation on Saturday. | Hall of Fame Huskers

Athlon Sports staffers weigh in on who should be Nebraska’s head coach.

Doc’s Diagnosis: Breaking down Georgia Southern’s winning touchdown.

Some national perspectives on what went wrong during the Scott Frost era: 1, 2, 3.

In four sets, Stanford hands Nebraska volleyball its first loss of 2022.

Jeremy Pernell says the Nebraska job remains attractive and Trev Alberts will have options.

Huskers helping the homeless needs volunteers this weekend.

Mickey Joseph has changed some coaching duties on the defensive side and says the players have handled the last 48 hours “like champs” as they prepare for Oklahoma. Go here for more coverage and commentary from Tuesday’s presser, plus some news from the Sooners’ side. | Updates & discussion | Depth charts (NU, OU) | flip sheet

Poll question: Did the coaching change improve or worsen Nebraska’s chances Saturday against Oklahoma?

Dave Feit reviews Saturday night’s surreal proceedings in Memorial Stadium.

Doc’s Diagnosis: How the Huskers were gouged by the Eagles’ ground game.

Sam McKewon on how to start cleaning up* the mess. | Sipple: 5 notable setbacks* | Hummer: Program pros & cons

Tom Osborne says Mickey Joseph* has “a lot of head coach qualities” and “I wish him well.” | “Cause for hope”

Joe Moglia shares details of a Nebraska contact about Coastal Carolina coach Jamey Chadwell. | Alberts on the radio

Casey Thompson’s dad says the Husker quarterback will be able to ignore the outside noise* amid the coaching change.

Husker Dan reflects on the Scott Frost firing.

Monday is reportedly the new off day* for the Huskers under Mickey Joseph.

Adam Carriker demonstrates what’s ailing Nebraska’s run defense.

Nebraska may be in flux, but Oklahoma coaches say they are expecting the best* from the Huskers. | Sooner notes

The timing of Scott Frost’s firing makes sense to ESPN’s Paul Finebaum despite the financial cost. | “Protecting the brand” | BTN discussion

Note: Mickey Joseph’s 11:30 a.m. presser on Tuesday will be this week’s only media availability for Nebraska football.

The Sooners have a substantial edge in our first stats matchup of the season.

Doc’s Diagnosis: A step makes a big difference in a Casey Thompson touchdown pass.

Tad Stryker and Dave Feit weigh in on the firing of Scott Frost. More commentary: Husker Doc Talk, Shatel,* Sipple,* Just,* Dodd.

Nebraska’s severance bills* since 2005 are now north of $50 million.

At an afternoon press conference, Trev Alberts explained the decision to fire Scott Frost, what he’s looking for in a permanent replacement and what Mickey Joseph’s role will be as interim head coach. | Video & updates | Frost timeline* | Players react*

It’s official: Scott Frost has been fired, and Mickey Joseph is taking over as interim head coach. | Discuss | Commentary: Huguenin, McKewon,* Sipple,* Callahan,* Farrell, Carriker, Bender | Possible candidates: 1, 2, 3 3

Thot Doc chimes in on the loss to the Eagles.

This week in Husker history: In a battle of No. 2 vs No. 3, Steve Taylor has a record-setting day as Nebraska rolls past UCLA.

Postgame commentary: Stryker: Statesboro blues | Stukenholtz: This is how it ends | Carriker: Frost must go

Georgia Southern 45, Nebraska 42: The Huskers surrender 642 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown drive on the Eagles’ last-chance possession, and fall to 1-2 with Oklahoma up next. Go to the game page for coverage and commentary. | Highlights | Big Red Over-Reaction | Postgame presser | Game thread

Husker fans’ favorite game-day tradition? That would be the Tunnel Walk, according to Tad Stryker’s fan-on-the-street survey.

Husker volleyball stays perfect with a sweep of Long Beach State.

A technical issue that made tickets inaccessible for a while on the Nebraska Husker App and online account portal has been resolved, though some fans apparently are still having problems.

Husker Hour: The guys preview Georgia Southern and discuss the power of volleyball in Nebraska.

The slow starts of Nebraska and Iowa are duly noted in Minnesota.

Friday Husker Tailgate: The guys look back at the first couple weeks of the season before diving into the Georgia Southern matchup.

The defensive staff wants to keep cornerback Tommi Hill’s competitive fire* channeled in the right direction.

Erik Chinander talks on the radio about leverage and tackling technique as the Blackshirts look to improve.

Here’s a rundown of the recruits expected at Saturday night’s game.

A Georgia sportswriter provides some Georgia Southern insights* and predicts a two-touchdown Nebraska win. | More picks | Scouting reports: 1, 2*

With a fast-paced opponent and likely rain showers in store for Saturday night, Scott Frost discussed the Huskers’ preparations for Georgia Southern after Thursday’s practice. | Updates & discussion

The conference schedule for men’s basketball is announced.

Doc’s Diagnosis: Rob Zatechka breaks down an easy sack surrendered by Nebraska against North Dakota.

A record crowd in Omaha is treated to a five-set thriller as Nebraska volleyball holds off Creighton.

Nebraska’s run defense, a strength in 2021, is off to a rough start* this season.

Join in as Behind the Point Spread goes live at 8 p.m. CDT with Nebraska-Georgia Southern and more.

Here’s a look at how the Huskers’ pass-catchers have stacked up so far.

It’s a loaded conference schedule for women’s basketball.

Anthony Grant is gaining NIL valuation along with rushing yardage.

Nebraska’s rotation at running back is coming into focus* after two games.

Adam Carriker is joined by Ty Robinson to discuss how the defensive line can play better.

Doc’s Diagnosis: Rob Zatechka breaks down Nebraska’s punt block vs. North Dakota.

Mark Whipple says Georgia Southern will come to Lincoln highly motivated and with players who are more athletic than you might think. Go here for more from Tuesday’s practice. | here for updates.

Dave Feit and Husker Dan weigh in on the win over North Dakota.

Husker Doc Talk: There’s a lot of work to do! | Doc’s Diagnosis: Anthony Grant’s TDs

Scott Frost says more ones-vs.-ones work in practice is in store this week for the Huskers. Go here for much more from Monday’s press conference kicking off Georgia Southern week. Updates & discussion

Nebraska will wear its 1983 “Scoring Explosion” throwback uniforms for the Georgia Southern game. | Game notes | Depth chart | Uniform images

Running back Anthony Grant is honored by the Big Ten as co-offensive player of the week.

Former Husker Adrian Martinez is carrying less of a load* thus far at Kansas State.

Time is a formidable foe for a Nebraska team being melded on the fly, Brian Christopherson writes. More commentary: McKewon,* Just,* Sorensen,* Washut*

Poll question: Will the sellout streak last through the 2022 season?

Nebraska opens as a three-touchdown favorite* against Georgia Southern.

Thot Doc’s Brain Droppings on the North Dakota game.

This week in Husker history: Eyeing a third consecutive national championship, Nebraska is No. 1 in the 1972 preseason AP poll.

Next up is Georgia Southern, 59-7 winners Saturday night over Morgan State.

Nebraska volleyball stays perfect with a sweep of Ole Miss.

Nebraska 38, North Dakota 17. An 89-yard drive kept alive by a big third-down catch by Trey Palmer helps the Huskers pull away in the fourth quarter. Go to the game page for coverage and commentary. | Stryker: Relief Granted | Highlights | Carriker gut reaction | Postgame presser | Game thread | Big Red Over-Reaction

Eight teams, 12, 16 or status quo? Tad Stryker’s pregame survey finds Husker in disagreement on how big the College Football Playoff should be.

Saturday morning Husker Hour: Come for the football and volleyball talk, stay for the Oklahoma education for the youth.

Former Husker Bill Janssen will be in Memorial Stadium on Saturday to watch two teams that vied for his services more than half a century ago. | 2004 interview.

A 12-team playoff could come as soon as the 2024 season after a vote Friday by the College Football Playoff’s board of managers. | Frank the Tank’s Slant | Discuss

Here’s a quick rundown of how North Dakota shapes up in all three phases* of the game. | Right size for RB

Former Husker Ameer Abdullah criticized the onside kick against Northwestern but says he’s a huge Scott Frost fan.

The Friday Husker Tailgate show looks back at the Northwestern game and ahead to North Dakota.

Husker volleyball unveils a new offense in a sweep of Loyola Marymount.

Casey Thompson likes to keep the feedback flowing by conferring with his receivers after every series.

Scott Frost says it’s been a good week of practice and his Huskers remain motivated and confident heading into the home opener. Go here for video and coverage from Thursday’s practice. | Updates & discussion

The flip sheet for gameday viewing is now available.

Mike Babcock looks back on how the 1995 recruiting class came together.