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July 27, 2018
Kirk Herbstreit says he’s excited to see Scott Frost at the helm at Nebraska. | Feldman & Mandel on board
Anatomy of an Era: For former strength coach Randy Gobel, the truly exciting part was the process leading to the championship games.
Coaches want versatility from the Husker linebackers, and Collin Miller* fits the bill as a potential inside and outside contributor.
July 26, 2018
Logan Smothers, 2020 dual-threat quarterback from Alabama, commits to the Huskers. | Coverage & highlights | Discuss
Memorial Stadium is No. 1 in this ranking of college football venues. | Discuss
Mike Rucker, Kyle Larson, Dan Schmidt and Bob Sledge are this year’s Husker inductees in the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame.
Here are preseason looks at Nebraska from Michigan and Northwestern perspectives.
JD Spielman is named to the Hornung Award watch list.
Anatomy of an Era: Randy Gobel says Nebraska’s pioneering use of sport- and position-specific workout routines had a lot to do with the Huskers’ success in the 1990s.
July 25, 2018
“Last Chance U” coach Frank Diaz is grateful for his time with Scott Frost.
Big Red Cobcast: Joe and Tweedy are joined by friend and statesman Brent Pope. They talk about D-backs, sports nutritionists, and how Tweedy is, no matter what anybody thinks, always right.
Defensive back Elijah Blades,* a 2017 Nebraska signee who failed to qualify academically, commits to Oregon. | Recruiting notes
The 7th Annual MN4NE Golf Tournament will be on August 27th.
Players’ weight gains* have the Huskers looking like a true Big Ten program, Sam McKewon writes.
Manziel to Pierson-El? It’s now a potential pass-catch combo* for the Montreal Alouettes.
Poll question: Will you attend Fan Day next month?
Caleb Lightbourn makes the preseason watch list for the Ray Guy Award.
The tandem of Aaron Taylor and Scott Frost has weathered a rough ride.
Jerald Foster and Mick Stoltenberg want to make this more than just a rebuilding year.
The BTN president’s comments in Chicago are a warning sign that cord-cutting could alter the college football landscape, Dan Wetzel writes.
July 24, 2018
Bill Moos makes a case for greater parity in scheduling. | Playoff expansion unlikely | Notes from Day 2 in Chicago: 1, 2*
Four Nebraska commits land on the 51-player Butkus Award High School Watch List.
Stanley Morgan brought his style to Chicago, and he’s sure to bring substance to the season, Steve Sipple writes.
FS1 analyst Joel Klatt says he feels pretty strongly that the Huskers finally have the right man for the job. | “Thrilled” at BTN
Tom Shatel says the Big Ten Kickoff Luncheon* embodies what makes the conference unique.
Bringing back the freshman locker room isn’t just about roster size. It’s part of Scott Frost’s program-rebuilding project that borrows from the past. | So many new faces* | Notes
A number of Huskers have added significant weight, if the figures in the new media guide are accurate. | Discuss
Nebraska is No. 8 in ESPN’s preseason Big Ten power rankings.
Luke McNitt is listed among 10 undrafted free agents with the best chance to make an NFL roster.
The 1997 Huskers will be the next team featured on BTN’s “Big Ten Elite” series.
Nebraska and Iowa are working to restore their Black Friday* games as soon as 2022. More from the second day of Big Ten Media Days: Alvarez on Frost* | Day 1 coverage
Anatomy of an Era: On the first offensive play of his only start, Clinton Childs went 65 yards for a touchdown.
July 23, 2018
Scott Frost says Nebraska “belongs in the upper echelon of college football” and should be contending for the division championship by next year. Get all the Big Ten Media Days coverage here. | Updates & discussion
The 2018 Nebraska football media guide is now available for downloading or online viewing. | Compressed file
Defensive end Mosai Newsom from Iowa announces his commitment to the Huskers. | Coverage & highlights | 2019 commits | Discuss
Husker receiver Stanley Morgan is one of 10 players earning Big Ten preseason honors.
Nebraska is No. 35 in the Orlando Sentinel’s preseason national rankings.
The move to morning practices wasn’t as simple as it might sound.
Anatomy of an Era: Wrestling was the first love of running back Clinton Childs, a high school All-American in the sport.
July 22, 2018
Scott Frost will be in the spotlight* as the first coach to speak at Big Ten Media Days, which will kick off Monday in Chicago. | Storylines: 1, 2, 3, 4 | Updates & discussion
Anatomy of an Era: Clinton Childs was part of perhaps the deepest running-back group in Husker history.
This week in Husker history: Athletic director Steve Pederson says he wants to see progress, not a particular win total, in 2003.
July 21, 2018
Nick Henrich, blue-chip inside linebacker from Omaha Burke, announces his commitment to the Huskers. | Coverage & highlights | Carriker gut reaction | Discuss
Former Husker Lavonte David looks back on his journey to Nebraska, and he shares his thoughts on Scott Frost and more.
A Big Ten media poll has Nebraska fourth in the West.
Sam McKewon sees Ron Brown’s return as a Back to the Future moment.
July 20, 2018
The LJS believes that MSU quarterback Brian Lewerke* is the best on Nebraska’s schedule.
Dave Ellis is returning to Nebraska as head of performance nutrition. | Anatomy of an Era segments: 1, 2, 3, 4
Jack Stoll is named to the Mackey Award watch list.