July 2023 fresh links

Husker Dan looks at Tony White’s task of turning around Nebraska’s defense.

The first practice of fall camp is in the books, and Matt Rhule provided some status updates afterward, including news of the suspension of safety Myles Farmer. Go here for all the coverage and video. | Updates & discussion | Camp schedule

National analyst Josh Pate sees Matt Rhule as a consistent winner in the mold of Brian Kelly.

Husker Doc Talk: Tom Shatel, conference realignment, Big Ten Media Days, Bud Crawford and more.

A cast on receiver Marcus Washington’s hand and no sighting of defensive back Myles Farmer are two of the items of note from Sunday’s Fan Day. | Photos: 1,* 2, 3, 4* | Video | 10 topics for fall camp*

Matt Rhule’s culture shift* might pay fourth-quarter dividends.

Nebraska’s player representatives at Big Ten Media Days got some lessons in leadership* from Matt Rhule and Trev Alberts. | Sims and Crouch*

Jeremy Pernell: A fresh start in Lincoln for Florida transfer Corey Collier Jr. at safety.

This week in Husker history: Thunder Thornton is among the MVP vote-getters after the college all-stars upset the NFL’s Green Bay Packers.

Don’t miss Damon Benning’s enlightening on-on-one conversation with Matt Rhule. | Discuss

Tom Shatel likes Matt Rhule’s first-year blueprint.*

Husker Hour: Linebacker preview, Wager’s resignation, fall camp talk with Luke Mullin.

Here is the practice schedule for preseason camp, which begins Monday.

Jeremy Pernell: The Huskers dipped into the portal for SEC linebacker talent.

Bob Wager has resigned as tight ends coach after receiving a DUI citation. | Discuss | Bio

The 2023 Nebraska football media guide is now available for downloading.

Jeremy Pernell: From Texas A&M, a versatile D-lineman for the Huskers in Elijah Jeudy.

The Huskers are hosting “The Cookout” this weekend, a recruiting event* with heavy emphasis on the 2025 cycle. | Discuss

Colorado’s return to the Big 12 is now official, effective after the 2023-24 season.

Thursday was the Huskers’ turn at Big Ten Media Days, and the central theme for Matt Rhule on the podium was restoring respect for the program. Go here for video, coverage and commentary. | Updates & discussion | Schedule

Hey Coach, It’s Mitch Sherman: The veteran sportswriter chats about how he ended up leaving daily Nebraska coverage only to find his way back.

The transfer portal delivered an instant starter and two longer-term projects on the O-line.

Matt Rhule tops this ranking of Power Five coaching hires.

Coverage and observations from Wednesday’s Big Ten Media Days sessions: Sam McKewon overview,* Amy Just on Northwestern,* Iowa’s outlook,* Shatel commentary* | Nebraska storylines for Thursday: 1, 2

Coach P.J. Fleck is accused of allowing a toxic culture in his football program at Minnesota.

Colorado appears to be on the verge of making a return to the Big 12.

Going to Fan Day on Sunday? Here’s a map and event details.

Two of Nebraska’s November games are tentatively set for NBC broadcasts, including a prime-time road game against Wisconsin.

Go here for updates as Big Ten Football Media Days get under way Wednesday in Indianapolis. | Storylines*

Jeremy Pernell: A boom-or-bust addition from the portal at tight end.

Assistant coach Terrance Knighton provides a status report on his defensive line.*

There’s nary a Husker on HuskerOnline’s first- and second-team preseason All-Big Ten teams.

Louisiana Tech, Nebraska’s fourth opponent, figures to have a potent offense but a suspect defense.

A four game suspension is reportedly in the works for Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh over alleged false statements he made to the NCAA in a recruiting investigation. | Discuss

Athlon lists Nebraska’s Tony White, Terrance Knighton and Garret McGuire among the Big Ten assistant coaches on the rise.

Former Wisconsin defensive coordinator and interim head coach Jim Leonhard has joined Bret Bielema’s staff at Illinois as an analyst.

A preseason media poll* pegs Nebraska for fifth place in the Big Ten West.

Jeremy Pernell: Virginia transfer Billy Kemp IV is in position to be Nebraska’s go-to option in the passing game.

Offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield discussed the quarterbacks and more on the radio Monday night. | Video

Husker Dan checks out the talent of the 2023 receivers.

Nebraska is stocked with talent and depth* at defensive back. | Position battles to watch

Jeremy Pernell: Courtesy of the portal, a fit at quarterback for Matt Rhule and staff.

The Big Ten standard* hasn’t changed much since Matt Rhule left the league as a player, but Nebraska’s ability to achieve it has, Sam McKewon writes.

Nebrasketball fills a 2023-24 roster spot with a commitment from 6-foot-9 power forward Matar Diop from Senegal by way of Pennsylvania.

The nation’s leading college football preview magazines* aren’t overly optimistic about Nebraska’s 2023 win totals. | Oddsmakers’ consensus: 6.38 wins

Pat Fitzgerald’s firing is just the latest in a run of messy Big Ten football coaching departures.*

Husker247 looks back on a stretch when Nebraska had a knack for scoring on its first play in Boulder. | Game pages: ’89, ’93, ’95, ’99

It’ll be a matchup of new head coaches when Nebraska and Purdue meet in late October.

Jeremy Pernell kicks off a series on the Huskers’ portal additions heading into fall camp.

This week in Husker history: Athletic director Steve Pederson says he’s looking for progress, not a particular win total, in 2003.

Can MJ Sherman* be the missing piece at linebacker for Nebraska?

Derrick Pearson and “The Ticket” radio are reshaping the Nebraska media landscape* with an army of former Huskers doing daily shows, Tom Shatel writes.

Former Husker placekicker Brett Maher reportedly has agreed to a one-year deal with the Denver Broncos.

Husker Hour: Billy Kemp IV, wideouts preview, volleyball NIL deal.

HuskerOnline lists five players to watch during fall camp, and five who have something to prove in August.

The offensive line* returns plenty of experience for 2023, but who goes where?

Hey Coach, It’s Amie Just: The Journal Star columnist explains how she ended up with her dream job after swearing she’d never move back to Lincoln.

Here’s a rundown of former Huskers gearing up for the NFL season.

Assistant coach Rob Dvoracek offers insights on his “competitive” group of linebackers.*

These three redshirt freshmen could see increased roles after not playing last season.

The 1890 Initiative NIL collective has received a 10-year, $5 million gift earmarked for volleyball.

Check out the Athletic Department’s new “100 Years Through These Gates” video. | Our 100th-season series

Nebraska’s game at Colorado is officially sold out, giving the Buffs their 77th sellout in Folsom Field history.

Austin Jones, a reserve I-back a dozen years ago for the Huskers, has found a new passion in mixed martial arts.* | Bio

Here’s a rundown of the key rule changes taking effect in college football for 2023.

Husker247 looks at the roster interim coach David Braun has to work with at Northwestern.

Husker Mike previews Northern Illinois and the Huskies’ 25-year-old quarterback who is likely to start.

Who will be the Huskers’ new go-to receiver* in 2023?

Dave Walline,* who starred as a defensive lineman on Nebraska’s first national championship team, has died at age 74. | 1970 bio | Discuss

Who might lead Nebraska in touchdowns this season? Husker247 lists several possibilities.

Assistant coach E.J. Barthel discusses Nebraska’s running backs and says the group has work to do to reach its lofty potential.

Taylor Martinez, Spencer Long and Sam Koch are among this year’s inductees into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame.

Assistant coach Evan Cooper provides updates on the defensive secondary as fall camp nears. | Safeties preview

Husker Dan wonders if the offensive line will improve in 2023.

Matt Rhule is No. 6 in Athlon’s ranking of Big Ten coaches.

For Dae’vonn Hall, it was a winding road* to committing to Nebraska.

Tad Stryker sees Nebraska benefiting from an infusion of character just as Northwestern is being stung by a lack of it.

Preston Taumua, four-star interior offensive lineman from Hawaii, announces his commitment to the Huskers. | Coverage & highlights | Class of 2024 | Discuss

Husker247 previews Nebraska’s midseason test at Illinois.

This week in Husker history: Both world wars cause attrition in the Nebraska football program.

The OWH looks at the highs and lows of the 2022-23 year in Husker athletics.

Husker players served as coaches and referees at a flag football camp Saturday in Memorial Stadium.*

Husker Hour: Ty Robinson, defensive line preview and Fitzgerald’s firing.

Jeff Sims is listed among the five transfer quarterbacks expected to have the biggest impact in 2023.

HuskerOnline previews the linebackers and cornerbacks.

July can complement June in the Huskers’ recruiting, including a four-star O-lineman’s expected announcement this weekend.

David Braun, hired in January as Northwestern’s defensive coordinator, has been elevated to interim head coach after the firing of Pat Fitzgerald.

Former Husker running back Roger Craig is a 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist in the Seniors category.

HuskerOnline outlines three concerns heading into fall camp.

Jeff Sims, Anthony Grant and Marcus Washington will host a youth football camp July 30 at Lincoln Southeast High School.

Former walk-on QB Garth Glissman* leaves NBA basketball for the SEC.

Kaleb Henry shares a Mike Schaefer podcast of Sean Callahan’s path to being a Husker publisher.

Zavier Betts opens up about his return to the team and his motivation going forward. | More: 1, 2 | Discuss

Jeremy Pernell addresses the under-the-radar element and more as he wraps up his look at Nebraska’s June recruiting haul.

Special teams coordinator Ed Foley talks return men and more on the radio.*

Ethan Piper, Luke Reimer and Jeff Sims will represent Nebraska at Big Ten Media Days.

Nebraska football Fan Day is set for July 30 and will be an indoors event.

Nebraska’s newcomers on the defensive line are poised to make a quick impact.

Five-star Mater Dei running back Nate Frazier has Nebraska in his top eight list.

Sign up for the inaugural Coaches vs. Cancer golf tournament at Indian Creek in Elkhorn on July 24th.

Sam McKewon* discusses running backs, D-Line and the SEC.

O-lineman Bryce Benhart says Matt Rhule has “not just my back, but the whole team’s back.”

A successful month of June shed light on Matt Rhule’s recruiting philosophy.

Robin Washut breaks down the running backs, cornerbacks and safeties.

Jeff Sims gets an NIL endorsement deal with John Deere.

Two more Huskers get selected on Day 2 of the MLB Draft.

Steve Marik and Jay Foreman break down Ainsworth, NE, tight end commit Carter Nelson in this video.

Donovan Raiola provides a rundown on the 2023 offensive line.

Jeremy Pernell examines the Huskers’ big month of June in recruiting in a three-part series.

Northwestern has fired coach Pat Fitzgerald over the hazing scandal that became more troubling after it first came to light. | Discuss

Register for the 11th-annual Nebraska Football Road Race.

Recruit Jayshawn Ross keeps Nebraska in his top 5 list.

Brian Christopherson feels that Michigan will be tough to beat.

Husker Dan wonders if Matt Rhule can improve the running game.

Husker commit Gibson Pyle will play in the All-American bowl in January.

It’s a big night for the Huskers in the MLB draft as Brice Matthews goes in the first round to the Houston Astros,* and Max Anderson is selected in the second round to the Detroit Tigers. | Husker draft tracker

A postscript to our Memorial Stadium series: A few records that changed during the 100th season.

Husker Doc Talk: The uncertainties and challenges surrounding NIL, with sports agent Connor Orr.

Sam McKewon* ranks Nebraska’s 2023 games by difficulty, and he notes that gimmes for the Huskers are scarce nowadays. | Previewing the Gophers

Two Nebraska games show up on a list of top 10 Big Ten Conference games in 2023.

Nebraska O-line commit Gibson Pyle has accepted an invitation to play in the All-American Bowl in January.

This week in Husker history: Season ticket sales reflect high enthusiasm heading into Biff Jones’ second season as head coach.

A quarterback who played (and lost) in Memorial Stadium five seasons ago is part of the Huskers’ nonconference opposition in 2023.

There’s lots of potential among the Huskers’ corps of tight ends.

Husker Hour: Memorial Stadium through the decades, plus punter Brian Buschini and special teams.

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald has been suspended for two weeks without pay after a university inquiry into hazing in the team locker room. | Details emerge

Nebraska is seen as a potential trap game for Michigan.

From HuskerOnline, a look at Nebraska’s wide receivers.

Defensive lineman Carlon Jones did his homework* before choosing Nebraska.

Matt Rhule says his unsuccessful tenure with the Carolina Panthers served as a “purifying fire.”

The Huskers appear on another list of teams with potential to improve the most in 2023.

A recap of the frustrating 10th decade wraps up our series marking 100 seasons of Nebraska football in Memorial Stadium.

HuskerOnline sizes up Nebraska’s running backs.

Husker Mike previews coach Deion Sanders’ team at Colorado.

The LJS runs down the big gets and remaining needs* for Nebraska’s 2024 recruiting class.

Sean Callahan will be the speaker at a Chicagoans for Nebraska event on August 3rd.

Another roster countdown wraps up with quarterback Jeff Sims at No. 1.

Five true freshmen are seen as likely candidates to make an immediate impact this fall.

A USC site chronicles a half-century streak involving the Trojans and the Huskers.

Husker Dan ponders on the importance of the Minnesota game and a winning first season for Matt Rhule.

Nebraska is one of several big-name programs gunning for a bounce-back season in 2023.

New Mexico is reportedly the transfer destination of former Husker Noa Pola-Gates.

Roster countdowns: Billy Kemp IV, Ben Scott, Joshua Fleeks,* AJ Rollins. | Quarterbacks preview

What a difference 50 days* has made in Nebraska’s recruiting. | Rapid rebuild?

Enter for a chance to win lodging and tickets for the Sept. 30th Michigan game via Californians for Nebraska (whose annual picnic is just two weekends away).

This week in Husker history: Nebraska’s continuation of football during World War I is a financial plus for the Red Cross.

Nebraska gets a commitment from four-star receiver/athlete Jacory Barney, who chose the Huskers over his hometown Miami Hurricanes and Texas A&M. | Coverage & highlights | Class of 2024 | Discuss

Jeff Sims is No. 1 in HuskerOnline’s top 40 Huskers for Matt Rhule’s first season. More player countdowns: Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda,* Ty Robinson.

From the OWH, a rundown of the quarterbacks Nebraska will face this season.