March 2024 fresh links

Nebraska baseball scores in the ninth and 10th innings to eke out an 8-7 win* at Northwestern for win No. 20 and a weekend sweep.

Husker Doc Talk: Nebraska Athletics CFO Doug Ewald says the leadership change doesn’t change the goals.

In Matt Rhule’s second year, the Huskers’ team culture* is benefiting from a greater degree of on-field experience and institutional knowledge.

This week in Husker history: New head football coach Dana X. Bible arrives on campus amid much anticipation.

Former Husker quarterback Adrian Martinez has an up-and-down performance — and an injury — in his UFL debut.

Zaden Krempin, four star offensive lineman from Texas in the class of 2026, discusses the offer he has received from Nebraska.

A seven-run second inning capped by Josh Caron’s grand slam carries Nebraska baseball to a series-clinching 9-5 win at Northwestern.* | Stats

New forms of team competition are spicing up spring practices.

The second episode of Nebraska football’s “Chasing 3” series provides a look at the Huskers’ offseason mat drills and much more.

Here are some insights into what the Huskers are getting in freshman fullback Izaac Dickey and freshman kicker Nico Ottomanelli.

Poll question: How big a loss for Nebrasketball is C.J. Wilcher’s departure?

Nebraska baseball shuts down Northwestern’s threats in the final two innings and opens Big Ten play with a 5-2 win* in Evanston.

Nebraska leaders sent pleading text messages to Trev Alberts in the hours before his departure.

There’s plenty of promise among the Huskers’ incoming and returning wide receivers.

A school-record seven men’s basketball players earn Academic All-Big Ten honors, and Sam Hoiberg is named Academic All-District.

Husker signee Kahmir Prescott, safety from Philadelphia, discusses why he chose Nebraska and reveals his goals for his freshman season.

Big Ten Show: Caitlin Clark “occurrences” and NCAA Tournament rankings.

Coach Matt Rhule says he needs “three quarterbacks who can start” and is “really, really pleased” so far with freshmen Dylan Raiola and Daniel Kaelin. Go here for links to all of Thursday’s post-practice coverage. | HuskerMax/KLIN report

Troy Dannen in his own words: From Dave Feit, what to expect based on the new AD’s comments.

About 20 minutes of this morning’s football practice was open to the media. Look here for images and videos. | Notes & observations: 1,* 2* | Photos

C.J. Wilcher has become the latest Husker men’s basketball player to enter the transfer portal.

The viability of the huge Memorial Stadium renovation project is something Troy Dannen will begin to dive into soon.

Ball security could be key as the position battle at running back plays out.

Husker Dan weighs in on Nebraska’s two weeks of change.

Check out these Athletic Department photos from Tuesday’s football practice, plus a KLIN/HuskerMax report.

Troy Dannen was introduced Tuesday as athletic director, and Adam Carriker likes what he heard. More: Quick hits | Four takeaways | Bullish on NIL* | Shatel commentary* | Video & updates

Six-foot-11 forward Blaise Keita becomes the third Husker men’s basketball player to enter the transfer portal.

The Huskers’ linebacker group appears poised for a step forward despite losing a pair of key veterans.

A number of recruits are visiting Lincoln in the weeks ahead of the spring game.

Check out these photos and video clips from the Huskers’ first football practice of 2024.

Basketball postseason transfers begin with the Husker men’s Eli Rice and Ramel Lloyd Jr. and the women’s Annika Stewart.*

Its the start of spring drills for Nebraska football, with practices this week on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. | Preview from Banks, Butler & Buford

The Husker women’s basketball season ends with a 61-51 loss* to Oregon State in the second round of the NCAA tournament. | Stats | Discuss

This week in Husker history: Even a century or more ago, spring meant spring football practice at Nebraska.

Sam McKewon recaps Nebraska’s quick-strike hiring of new A.D. Troy Dannen. | Experience with projects*

Football spring practice begins this week, and here are five position battles* to watch and some storylines.* | Seven “prove-it” players* | D-line preview

On a cold day in Lincoln, Nebraska baseball keeps rolling with a 2-1 win Saturday over New Mexico State. | Sunday game canceled

Poll question: Are you excited about the hiring of Troy Dannen as athletic director?

The Husker women survive a late charge by Texas A&M and advance* in the NCAA tournament with a 61-59 win. | Highlights | Stats | Discuss

Alex Gordon threw the ceremonial first pitch Friday night, and Nebraska baseball proceeded to rout New Mexico State, 14-2. Photos & more

Get tickets for The Jet Award featuring Danny Woodhead and Larry the Cable Guy.

The Husker men don’t come close to claiming their first NCAA Tournament win as Texas A&M dominates, 98-83. | Discuss

Penn State’s AD has worked closely with Matt Rhule and Troy Dannen, and he thinks they form a perfect pair.

Husker Dan previews the Nebraska women’s hoops game vs. Texas A&M and offers predictions on both the men’s and women’s first-round NCAA tourney games.

Incoming AD Troy Dannen talks briefly to reporters in Memphis and says he’s always had a “level of admiration” for Nebraska. | Talk with football team

Corn Nation runs down three questions facing the Husker offense entering spring drills.

Caleb Sisk has first-round predictions for Nebrasketball and all the other NCAA South Region teams. | How to watch

Hear what new Athletic Director Troy Dannen had to say when he called in to the Doc Talk Live show Wednesday night.

The Huskers are hard at work in Florida in pursuit of 2025 cornerback Zion Paret, plus the 2026 threesome of quarterback Dereon Coleman, safety Jaydin Broadnax and edge defender Jake Kreul.

Nebraska starter Will Walsh pitches six scoreless innings and strikes out nine in a 3-1 win over North Dakota State. | Stats

Adam Carriker gives his gut reaction to Troy Dannen’s hiring, and Doc Talk Live will discuss the new AD and take your calls at 8 p.m. CDT. More commentary: Shatel,* Calkins, Just,* Sherman, Westfall.

Women’s hoops coach Amy Williams gets a contract extension through the 2028-29 season.

Here’s what players had to say after taking part in Pro Day, where throws were supplied by Raiola and Kaelin. | Notes

How’s your knowledge about the Big Ten’s athletic directors? Take Dave Feit’s quiz.

Adam Carriker interviewed Dennis Leblanc before the hiring of Troy Dannen, and there are funny stories about Tom Osborne, Will Compton and Christian Peter.

The hiring of Troy Dannen from Washington as the next athletic director is official. | Contract details | Discuss

Husker baseball notches win No. 14 with an 11-5 victory over Omaha. Photo gallery

Nebraska men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg receives a contract extension through the 2028-29 season.

Sean Callahan and Andy Staples have an informative discussion about the state of affairs at Nebraska.

Matt Rhule and players say the team is reaping the benefits* of an offseason defined by competition.

Nebraska’s spring volleyball match in Kearney has changed venues to accommodate more fans.

Nebraska is pursuing ball-hawkers and ball-catchers in the 2026 recruiting class, with offers going out to cornerback Dominic Turnbull from Florida and the Texas trio of wide receiver Mike Brown, WR/CB Brandon Arrington and WR/CB Brandon Ford.

Husker Dan previews the men’s basketball game against Texas A&M.

Nebraska’s interim president says there has been “tremendous response” to the open athletic director’s post.

Fans got a needed helping of comfort food* Monday from Matt Rhule, Tom Shatel writes. | Husker Doc Talk on Rhule & Alberts

Wide receiver Rahim “Rah Rah” Hutchins from Texas has locked in a June official visit in Lincoln, while O-lineman Losipini Tupou from California hopes to see the Huskers sometime during spring practice.

Former Husker receiver Stanley Morgan Jr. has signed with the New Orleans Saints after five seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Nebraska is looking at the long haul with these two offers: Middle school linebacker Steven Moore and freshman wideout Antayvious “Tay” Ellis.

At the Huskers’ pre-spring presser Monday, Matt Rhule spoke at length about his commitment* to the program after Trev Alberts’ departure and much more. | Video and transcripts | Opening remarks* | Quick hits | About the QBs | Updates & discussion

Is this the week when Nebrasketball finally gets its first March Madness win? Cole Stukenholtz reviews the Huskers’ ignominious tournament history.

Four-star linebacker Dawson Merritt is considered a Nebraska lean, but there’s no shortage of competition to land the 2025 Kansas City-area prospect.

What are the odds? The Husker women, a No. 6 seed, also get Texas A&M* as their first opponent in the NCAA Tournament. | Watch party photos | Bracket

Nebrasketball makes the NCAA tourney as a No. 8 seed and will face Texas A&M in Memphis. “We’re not playing the athletic director,” Fred Hoiberg says. | Good, bad & ugly | Team press conference | Bracket

Nebraska baseball’s bullpen delivers six quality innings as the Huskers erase an early 3-0 deficit* and beat Nicholls 11-4* for a weekend sweep. | Stats

Tad Stryker says the narratives surrounding Trev Alberts’ departure just don’t seem to add up. | Shatel’s top candidates*

This week in Husker history: Nebraska wins 50-3 — and it’s baseball, not football.

Three Class of ’26 prospects discuss their Nebraska offers: Running back Brian Bonner Jr. from California, and edge defenders Jarius Rodgers from Florida and Braeden Jones of Chicago.

Poll question: Did Trev Alberts’ move to A&M take you by surprise?

Check out Amarillo Mullen’s photos from Nebraska softball’s 9-0 run-rule win Saturday against Creighton.

The Nebraska men’s shooting goes cold in the second half while Illinois finds its touch and erases a 15-point deficit for a 98-87 win in the Big Ten semifinals. | Stats | Highlights

Husker baseball clobbers Nicholls, scoring all its runs in the first five innings of a 16-0 romp and clinching the weekend series. | Photos | Stats

Former Husker tight end Jack Stoll reportedly has agreed to terms with the New York Giants after three seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Previewing Nebraska vs. Illinois in the B1G semifinals this afternoon: 1 2.

A couple of 2025 cornerbacks and a wide receiver discuss their Nebraska spring game invitations: Mikhail Benner from Colorado, David KuKu from Washington and Terry Shelton from Texas.

Respect for Nebraska’s interim AD, Dennis Leblanc,* spans decades.

Hot shooting by Keisei Tominaga, Brice Williams and Jamarques Lawrence propels the Husker men to a 93-66 rout of Indiana for a spot in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals against No. 2 seed Illinois.

Josh Caron drives in five runs to lead the Huskers to a 7-6 baseball win* over Nicholls in Friday night’s series opener. | Stats

Nebraska has extended offers to wide receiver Demare Dezeurn, a California high school freshman who’s a record-setting sprinter, and to 2026 O-lineman Canon Pickett from Florida

Nebrasketball faces Indiana in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals Friday night. Here are some previews (1, 2, 3) and a prediction.

Here are notes and stats for Nebraska’s three-game baseball series this weekend against the 17-3 Nicholls Colonels.

In an OWH interview, Trev Alberts says the leadership* at Texas A&M was a key factor in his decision to leave Nebraska.

Big Ten Show: Hypothetical college football playoffs spanning 60 years.

Dennis Leblanc, a 40-year veteran of Husker athletics, has been named interim athletic director.* | “Anatomy of an Era” interview

Husker Dan isn’t rushing to judgment on Trev Alberts.

From Dave Feit, a tongue-in-cheek list of rejected candidates for interim athletic director.

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is the latest to weigh in on Trev Alberts’ departure.*

Nebraska’s spring volleyball match will take place May 4 in Kearney against Denver.

Commentary on Trev Alberts’ unexpected move is rolling in: Carriker, Husker Doc Talk Live, McKewon (1,* 2), Shatel,* Just,* Sherman.

Nebraska baseball gets shelled for nine runs in the first two innings en route to a 9-3 loss at Wichita State. | Stats

It’s official: Trev Alberts is leaving Nebraska to become athletic director at Texas A&M. More: OWH,* LJS* | Timeline* | Possible successors* | Discuss

Husker baseball jumps to a 7-1 lead and then holds off Wichita State for an 8-6 road win. | Stats

Lavonte David and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers agree on a one-year contract that keeps the former Husker linebacker in Tampa for at least a 13th season.

Husker Dan: Amy Williams has the Huskers reaching for the stars.

Here are photos from Nebraska softball’s game Tuesday afternoon against Northern Colorado.

Carriker Chronicles: Is Dylan Raiola the immediate answer at QB in 2024?

Fred Hoiberg is named Big Ten Co-Coach of the Year, while Keisei Tominaga and Reink Mast earn all-conference recognition. | Complete honors

Spring ball could help determine whether transfer cornerback Blye Hill is an immediate contributor or a longer-term project.

Inside Nebraska’s countdown of most intriguing Huskers to watch during spring ball starts with Keelan Smith and Dwight Bootle.

Check out Tad Stryker’s report and video recap of the Huskers’ baseball series win against South Alabama.

Poll question: Is Iowa’s Caitlin Clark making the right move in going to the WNBA?

Nebraska baseball storms back from an early 6-1 deficit to take the South Alabama series with a 12-7 win.* | Stats

After leading by 11 at halftime, the Nebraska women fall to Iowa in overtime, 94-89,* in the conference tournament title game. | Stats | Highlights

Led by Keisei Tominaga’s 30-point outing, the Husker men clinch a double bye in the Big Ten Tournament with an 85-70 win* at Michigan. | Stats | Highlights | Tournament bracket

This week in Husker history: A Russian-born former Husker lineman becomes the head football coach at Marquette.

Nebraska defensive lineman Nash Hutmacher* qualifies for the NCAA wrestling championships with a pair of cosolation-round wins in the Big Ten championships.

Nebraska intends to use the multiple skill sets of its tight ends* to keep opposing defenses guessing.

The Husker women advance to the Big Ten Tournament championship game after Jaz Shelley’s 30-point afternoon paces Nebraska to a 78-68 win* over Maryland.* | Stats | Highlights | Photos

Brett Sears pitches eight strong innings and the Huskers’ bats come alive in a 13-2 win over South Alabama. | Stats

Husker Doc Talk: Quarterback-turned-safety Tony Veland reflects on football triumphs, life’s challenges and more.

The baseball home opener is one to forget as South Alabama homers four times in an 11-3 rout. | Stats | Photos

Alexis Markowski scores 22 points and grabs 12 rebounds as the Nebraska women beat Michigan State 73-61 for a spot in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals.* | Stats | Highlights

Former Nebraska tight ends coach Bob Wager is reportedly joining the staff at TCU.

Tad Stryker says a breakout season by tight end Thomas Fidone could do wonders for Nebraska’s offense.

After opting to stay at Nebraska, Tony White* says he’s committed more than ever to building a defense that outperforms last season’s much-improved unit.

A 19-3 run in the fourth quarter helps the Husker women get past Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament, 64-56, for win No. 20.

Nebraska football signee Carter Nelson* achieves a childhood dream at Pinnacle Bank Arena with the Ainsworth High basketball squad.

Here’s a breakdown of Nebrasketball’s chances of landing a double bye in the Big Ten tournament.

Big Ten Show: What makes Caitlin Clark tick.

Four-star defensive back Adonyss Currie from California will be an official visitor for the spring game.

Former Nebraska O-lineman Jeff Chaney* is now the steward of a $60 million Texas high school football palace.

Husker Dan previews the Men’s and Women’s Basketball tourney chances.

Matt Rhule is No. 18 in Bruce Feldman’s ranking of college football coaches.

Matt Rhule explains how he’s planning to use the lessons learned from last season and says there’s no timeline for naming a starting quarterback. | Video

Adam Carriker breaks down the impact players and key position battles on Nebraska’s 2024 offense. | O-line overview

Nebraska is No. 8 in Athlon’s spring Big Ten football power rankings.

Women’s basketball’s Alexis Markowski earns first-team All-Big Ten honors, and Natalie Potts is named Freshman of the year.

Jason Kelce’s retirement clears the way for former Husker Cam Jurgens to move over to center for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Here’s a quick look at Nebraska football’s first five opponents of 2024.

From Dave Feit, a batch of Nebrasketball hot takes.

Sam McKewon says Nebraska should think like Jim Harbaugh* as the College Football playoff field expands.

The Nebraska men take care of business on Senior Day with a 67-56 win over Rutgers. | Photos | McHale’s visit

Cold shooting down the stretch derails the Husker women’s opportunity for a double bye in the Big Ten Tournament as Illinois holds on for a 74-73 win.

Longtime Nebraska donor Bill Scott passes away.

Husker baseball gets it done yet again in the ninth inning, scoring two runs for a 5-3 win and a series sweep* at College of Charleston. | Stats

Husker Doc Talk: How California lineman Brenden Stai landed at Nebraska and became a Pipeline mainstay.

The LJS examines Nebraska’s long-standing Adidas partnership* and how it compares financially with other schools’ apparel deals.

Can you name the former Husker who became head coach at Ohio State? It’s part of this week in Husker history.

Another ninth-inning rally gives Nebraska baseball a series-clinching 5-4 win over College of Charleston. | Stats | Highlights

Thirty years after “Unfinished Business,” Husker football has “Chasing 3“* as its motto. | Video

Former Nebraska staffer Omar Hales will be working with Syracuse on recruiting and player development.

Poll question: Should schools boost security to prevent basketball court stormings?

Wichita State spoils Nebraska softball’s home opener by scoring five runs in the fifth inning en route to a 7-1 win.

Coach-to-player helmet communication and a two-minute warning appear to be coming to college football this season.