Fresh Links
February 12, 2018
It’s now official that the spring game will be televised live on BTN.
Adam Carriker discusses what to expect the offense to look like in the first year under Scott Frost.
Scott Frost’s performance in recruiting foreshadows bigger wins in player and program development, Tad Stryker writes. | Sherman: Fever pitch
In a Through These Gates outtake, former Husker fullback Tom Rathman speaks about the academic standards while he was at Nebraska.
February 11, 2018
Troy Walters has high expectations for the offense but is realistic about what 2018 might bring. | Rebuilding the Blackshirts
Husker sports seem to be riding the wave of the Moos effect, Sean Keeler writes. | Reality check*
Former players can sell their jerseys,* but the practice has its detractors.
Thirty-four years after winning the Heisman, Mike Rozier is focusing on charitable causes.
This week in Husker history: With Nebraska’s playing field about to be overtaken by a new engineering building, the team wonders where its home games will take place.
Ryan Held had a big hand in the staff’s recruiting turnaround.* | 2019 targets*
February 9, 2018
Jaylin Bradley and Moses Bryant have a chance to end the Huskers’ Omaha-area I-back drought*
Husker coaches provide insights on the recruits in the defensive secondary, at linebacker and on the D-line.
Troy Walters sees an even bigger role for Stanley Morgan in 2018 after the receiver’s record-setting junior season.
Dozens of spring game tickets have already been sold on the secondary market for $100 or more.
Scott Frost got off on the right foot with Caleb Tannor’s mother when he did this. | More from Travis Fisher*
Jeremy Pernell analyzes each of the Huskers’ 2018 recruits and ranks the class No. 21. | Carriker’s favorites | Recruiting maps | Super Six
Defensive coordinator Erik Chinander wants the Blackshirts to be more than a slogan again.
In a Through These Gates outtake, Johnny Rodgers reflects on what college fans bring to the table.
February 8, 2018
It took some doing to persuade tight ends coach Sean Beckton* to leave the Sunshine State.
Nebraska must re-establish what’s been missing* in order to beat its Big Ten West rivals in more than recruiting, Sam McKewon writes.
The Huskers face tough battles for the top local talent in the 2019 recruiting cycle.
Nebraska is Athlon’s top surprise team in 2018 recruiting.
Poll question: Do you approve of how spring game ticket sales were handled? | Dueling perspectives
Former Husker assistant Bill Busch joins the LSU staff as safeties coach.
February 7, 2018
See Scott Frost’s press conference and get much more signing day coverage and commentary here. | Class of 2018
Andre Hunt, a three-star receiver from California, has signed with the Huskers. | Highlights & coverage | Analysis: McKewon,* Clouse | Announcement video
Maurice Washington, a four-star running back from Texas, is the latest to join the Huskers’ recruiting class. | Highlights & coverage | Analysis: McKewon,* Clouse
The Huskers lost out on Javontae Jean-Baptiste* when the four-star pass-rusher made a last-second flip to Ohio State. | Other misses*
The spring game is officially sold out in a little over 24 hours, and the scalping begins.
“I’m excited about these kids”: Scott Frost discusses the recruiting class on BTN. | Video & coverage
Willie Canty, a three-star offensive tackle from Florida, has become the Huskers’ third addition of the day. | Highlights & coverage | Analysis: McKewon,* Cassidy
Cameron Taylor, a three-star athlete from Alabama, announces he’s signing with the Huskers. | Highlights & coverage | McKewon analysis*
Nebraska’s recruiting class gets its first addition of the day as Caleb Tannor, a four-star defensive end from Georgia, picks the Huskers. | Highlights & coverage | Analysis: Clouse, McKewon,* Christopherson
The first signatures are arriving on a drama-filled signing day as Scott Frost and his staff finish their rapid rebuild* of the Huskers’ 2018 recruiting class. Follow the developments here. | Announcement times | Trending up, down | Ticker | Discuss
In a Through These Gates outtake, former Husker fullback Tom Rathman considers on what would happen if Nebraska football ceased to exist.
Adam Carriker tells his recruiting story, including his signing-day decision between quarterback and defensive end.
February 6, 2018
Spring game ticket sales are already approaching 60,000.
Lane McCallum of Norfolk is joining the program as a walk-on transfer safety from Air Force, and Gretna’s Cade Mueller* is walking on as a long snapper.
Frost Fever: There’s nothing quite like a high school hallway* when the coach makes a recruiting visit.
Chris Weber receives the Big Ten’s Wayne Duke Award, becoming the sixth Husker student athlete so honored.
Five Huskers have received NFL Scouting Combine invitations: Drew Brown, Nick Gates, Tanner Lee, Chris Jones and Joshua Kalu. | Complete list
Setting the stage for signing day: Projected class | Cobcast | Carriker | Discuss
February 5, 2018
Elkhorn South running back Moses Bryant* is the latest to accept a Husker walk-on spot.
Sam McKewon sees Maurice Washington* as a must-get difference-maker for Nebraska. | Jean-Baptiste predictions | Taylor down to wire* | Past signing-day drama*
Jordan Westerkamp has signed with the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts.
Who’ll be a Husker and who’ll go elsewhere? Here’s a set of recruiting predictions. | Past hits & misses* | Juco history*
In a Through These Gates outtake, Tommie Frazier talks about the extra loyalty it takes to be a fan from western Nebraska.
Scott Frost’s first recruits from a decade ago at Northern Iowa remember being impressed by his authenticity.
February 4, 2018
Rex Burkhead had an active Super Bowl for the Patriots, but Nate Gerry’s Eagles came out on top. | Burkhead video & photos | Carriker gut reaction | Super Bowl Huskers
Scott Frost calls unrestricted transfers a “terrible idea,” but he likes the proposed loosening of redshirt rules.