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Athlon Sports says there’s reason to hope for improved defensive efficiency under Erik Chinander. | What to expect | “Iron sharpens iron”

Offensive guard Tanner Farmer welcomes the new “high-paced world” of Husker football and has high hopes for his senior season.

Anatomy of an Era: Boyd Epley on the Huskers’ fourth-quarter dominance and more: “If there had been a fifth quarter, they would have had to take the Hurricanes to the hospital.”

The military rejected him because of his “football knees.” Who was this former Cornhusker who still went on to play pro football at a championship level? It’s part of this week in Husker history.

Marcus Hicks and other recruits take unofficial visits on junior day Lincoln. | In-state visitors*

Scott Frost calls the plays on game day while offensive coordinator Troy Walters serves as his second set of eyes upstairs.

“I’m just a guy who wants to make his family proud.” Cornerback Chris Jones is eager for his shot at the NFL.

The defensive coaches provide updates as Saturday’s practice caps the first full week of spring drills. | Discuss

Patrick O’Brien’s mobility is something to watch as the quarterback competition unfolds.

Anatomy of an Era: Boyd Epley reminisces about how his $2-an-hour job as an injured pole vaulter morphed into the groundbreaking Husker Power program.

Former teammates remember Travis Hill as a gifted athlete with a fun-loving streak. | Missing “Hummer”

Juco transfer Greg Bell is making a good early impression at running back. | Wanted: Full toolboxes

Scott Frost’s approach of not making football an all-the-time deal can be appealing to both staff and players. | QBs’ learning curve: 1, 2, 3

Here are the jersey numbers of the newest Huskers.

Two speedy backs — Rahmir Johnson and Thomas Grayson– have unofficial visits* to Lincoln planned over the next two weekends. | Logjam at QB?

A point system and the Unity Council: Boyd Epley provides a behind-the-scenes look at how the program culture grew stronger in the early 1990s.

Another Husker great is gone too soon as All-America outside linebacker Travis Hill has passed away at age 48.* | Bio | Pivotal play | Discuss

Spring curiosities: Special teams | Jucos Bell & Williams

Zach Duval on weight-room motivation: “It’s my job to make you better than what the coaches are going to bring in.”

Council Bluffs QB prospect Max Duggan is unsure whether he’ll visit Nebraska again before his planned April decision.

The Huskers’ third spring practice was the first in pads, and the defense had the upper hand. | Video & coverage | Updates & discussion

Anatomy of an Era: Boyd Epley recalls the program-changing winter of 1991 and what “absolutely destroyed” the Husker Power program more than a decade later.

Ndamukong Suh could help give the L.A. Rams a pro version of Nebraska’s dominant 2009 defense, Bill Connelly writes.

Dave Humm, the record-setting Husker quarterback* from the 1970s, has died at age 65 after a decades-long battle with MS. | Discuss | 2004 interview | 2009 profile* | Nebraska Greats Foundation | Kantowski commentary

The fast pace* for the Huskers this spring isn’t for the timid or unmotivated.

Kick back for a Wayback Wednesday rewind of the 1996 Huskers’ Orange Bowl win over Virginia Tech. Big games from Damon Benning and Scott Frost.

Tad Stryker says Scott Frost’s penchant for player versatility bodes well for the Huskers.

Barron Miles, bound for the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, says his knack for blocking kicks boiled down to want-to.

Northern Arizona hires former Husker assistant Bruce Read as special teams coach.

Scott Frost says the spring-break layoff made the second practice of spring a little sloppier than the first, and he confirms Chris Walker’s move to the defensive line.

Big Red Cobcast: Nebrasketball, Iowa Hate Week and more.

Denver-area quarterback Luke McCaffrey gets a 2019 Nebraska offer.

Linda Ybarra was the “Weight Room Mom” and has insights to share about Boyd Epley, Steve Pederson and more in the latest Anatomy of an Era installment.

Linebacker Mohamed Barry has his sights set on “making the plays that change the game.”

Ndamukong Suh signs a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams.

It’s back to business Tuesday morning as the Huskers return to spring practice. | Schedule | 5 things to watch

Arizona graduate transfer QB Brandon Dawkins intends to settle on a school by the time he gets his degree on May 11.

Quarterback mentor Steve Calhoun goes over the strengths of Patrick O’Brien and Tristan Gebbia.

Nebraska was No. 3 in the Big Ten in ticket revenue but No. 7 in overall revenue in 2016-17, the last year before the full conference share kicked in.

Erik Chinander is focusing on the Blackshirts’ next step, not their recent struggles. | Hope in Honas

Adam Carriker looks at the Huskers’ personnel on offense and where Nebraska can improve in Scott Frost’s first season.

Here are five redshirts poised to make a move up the depth chart.

Anatomy of an Era: Lessons in teamwork carry over for Bryan Pruitt in his SWAT team duties.

Steve Sipple says the quarterback competition at Ohio State bears watching for more reasons than one.

The New York Jets rescind their offer to Ndamukong Suh.

Sam McKewon previews the Huskers by position.* | 3 areas of focus

This week in Husker history: The Falcons opt for Auburn’s Aundray Bruce over Nebraska’s Neil Smith as their selection with the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NFL draft.

Anatomy of an Era: More from Bryan Pruitt, including details on the O-line’s nasty reputation.

Scott Frost has borrowed from both Tom Osborne and Chip Kelly in structuring his practices.

A bulkier Ben Stille could be a key in helping the defensive line develop.