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Short Side Option covers a lot of ground in his spring game primer.

It’ll be Adrian Martinez and Tristan Gebbia quarterbacking the Reds, and Andrew Bunch and Noah Vedral on the Whites. More from Thursday’s practice: Rosters | Video & covereage | Updates & discussion

Twenty-two years after his death, Brook Berringer* is remembered by Scott Frost : “Brook was one of the guys who took me under his wing and helped me out a lot.”

Bill Callahan’s “pound the rock” boulder has a new home.

Anatomy of an Era: Zach Wiegert looks back on the fights in “The Pit” and more.

Enter to win a hotel and ticket package for the Colorado-Nebraska game. Proceeds benefit Californians for Nebraska’s scholarship fund.

Tom Shatel finds Scott Frost’s straight talk* to be refreshing and illuminating. | Sipple on Chinander

Will the crowd be a record-breaker? The OWH charts spring game attendance since 1950.

Jeremy Pernell lists his top 100 prospects for the NFL draft.

The spring game gives redshirts a chance to demonstrate their growth after a season on the sidelines.

Omaha Burke’s Nick Henrich* is focusing on narrowing his list of schools after his Lincoln visit Tuesday. | Recruiting notes

Linebacker Dedrick Young likes the defensive staff’s philosophy of trying to create big plays without the fear of making mistakes.

Former Navy SEAL Damian Jackson’s indomitable drive is having an impact at Nebraska.

“I’ve never watched the film. I have no need to watch it. The memories are so much better than the film.” — Zach Wiegert on the 1995 Orange Bowl win over Miami.

Johnny Rodgers gives a thumbs-down* to the new fair-catch rule on kickoffs.

Sports Illustrated takes a lengthy look at Scott Frost’s rebuilding project, and the coach says past leadership failures led to the Huskers’ fall. | Makovicka: “Scott gets it”

Scott Frost says after Tuesday’s practice that a virus has sidelined a number of players, but that won’t stop the spring game from having a mostly normal format. | Video & coverage | Updates & discussion

Adam Carriker shares stories about his former Nebraska and NFL teammate Richie Incognito, including a fight against four Husker players at once.

Anatomy of an Era: Zach Wiegert won the Outland at Nebraska, but he recalls being more heavily recruited as a basketball star.

The lofty goals of NU President Hank Bounds are all right by Steve Sipple.

From Hail Varsity, what to expect from the defense in Saturday’s spring game.

The Nebraska Way: Check out Episode III of the Athletic Department’s spring football video series.

There’s hope that the multiple looks of Erik Chinander’s defense will prepare the Husker offense for just about anything.

Did Patrick O’Brien open a window for Joe Burrow? Sean Keeler mulls over the QB possibilities. | Recruiting update

Anatomy of an Era: Would you believe George Sullivan traded trash talk with Warren Sapp during the 1995 Orange Bowl? That and more from the Huskers’ longtime trainer.

Nebraska quarterback target Max Duggan of Council Bluffs commits to TCU. | Recruiting notes

Andrew Bunch is no longer an afterthought in Nebraska’s quarterback mix, Steve Sipple writes.

LED lighting is among the Memorial Stadium upgrades coming this year.

When was the last time two Huskers were selected in the first round of the NFL draft? The answer is part of this week in Husker history.

Anatomy of an Era: Longtime trainer George Sullivan sets the record straight on where Gatorade was really invented.

“Everybody’s got to improve,” Erik Chinander says of his defense after Saturday’s practice. | Video & coverage | Updates & discussion

Tristan Gebbia knows his legs will be just as important as his throwing arm in his quest for the QB job.

Anatomy of an Era: The 4% difference that Dave Ellis might provide was just one part of a “pretty well-oiled machine” in the 1990s.

Kickoffs fair-caught inside the 25 will result in touchbacks under new rules approved Friday. | Chess match

Tight ends coach Sean Beckton likes what he’s seen from Jack Stoll in terms of growth and potential.

BTN’s Gerry DiNardo after watching a Husker practice and talking with Scott Frost: “Can you be a spread team and be physical? … Absolutely, and he’s got a formula to do that.”

Spring curiosities: Husker247’s series concludes with the issue of program culture.

Athlon writers are split on Nebraska’s bowl chances for 2018.

Eight prospects from a Florida school* will visit Lincoln on the weekend of the spring game.

Anatomy of an Era: “Game Day Cramp Guy” was one of his many jobs. More behind-the-scenes insights from Dave Ellis on what made the 1990s Huskers tick.

In bad news for many out-of-state Husker fans, Comcast is dropping the Big Ten Network in states outside the conference’s footprint.

Transfer quarterback Noah Vedral says there’s a chance he’ll be granted immediate eligibility* instead of having to sit out* a year.

Quarterback Patrick O’Brien will transfer, the quarterback confirms after Thursday’s practice. | Video & coverage | McKewon analysis | Discussion & updates

Anatomy of an Era: Dave Ellis remembers “the start of the unraveling of the fabric that I really thought characterized Nebraska.”

DaiShon Neal has bulked up but not slowed down as he makes a push for a bigger role on the defensive line.

Gameday hot spot Barry’s keeps its liquor license* but faces a fine and disciplinary actions.

Scott Frost speaks about transfer rules, recruiting and his quarterbacks* in his first Big Ten teleconference.

Congrats to Tyler Hoppes, Gabe Rahn and Chris Weber on membership in the 2018 Hampshire Honor Society.

Scott Frost’s staff is making up ground after a late start with Omaha Burke’s Chris Hickman and Nick Henrich. | Duggan’s decision near: 1,* 2

Anatomy of an Era: The nutritionist wasn’t just another cog in the machine. Meet the extraordinary Dave Ellis, who has gone on to help teams win Super Bowls.