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Jeremy Pernell reviews the Huskers’ new crop of defensive backs.

The Buffalo Bills sign former Nebraska O-lineman Spencer Long to a three-year deal.

Former Nebraska linebacker Clint Brown is the new defensive coordinator at Abilene Christian University in Texas.

Anatomy of an Era: As a grade-schooler, Kent Pavelka was “smitten with the magic of hearing those games on the radio and, in retrospect, I knew then that I wanted to do that.”

The new Huskers at linebacker get a grade of B from Jeremy Pernell.

Sutton lineman Garrett Nuss announces he is walking on at Nebraska.

Schuyler Central High School has hired former Husker co-captain Jason Ankrah as head football coach. | Bio

Running back Maurice Washington is facing  criminal charges in California under the state’s “revenge porn” law.*

Defensive line coach Mike Dawson is returning to the NFL to coach outside linebackers for the New York Giants.* | Bio | Discuss

The Huskers’ assistant coaches have received contract extensions through the end of 2020.

The spring game gets a 1 p.m. start and BTN telecast.

Punter William Przystup has announced he’s transferring from Michigan State to Nebraska.

Alonzo Moore had the biggest impact of the four former Huskers who played in the AAF’s inaugural games.

Adam Carrier looks at four Huskers who could step up as pass rushers* in 2019.

This projection of the top offenses of 2019 has Nebraska at No. 9.

Jeremy Pernell assesses the Huskers’ four D-line recruits. | Rising rankings

In this episode of the Foreman and Vrz Podcast, the boys talk about the Super Bowl and Signing Day.

Anatomy of an Era: Bryan Carpenter says a change in Nebraska’s pre-bowl practice routine is an overlooked factor in the Huskers’ success of the 1990s.

This week in Husker history: More than 30 years after he last played, Bobby Reynolds is elected to the College Football Hall of Fame.

Josh Banderas is glad to be playing again as he gets set for Sunday’s debut of the Salt Lake Stallions of the new Alliance of American Football. | Familiar names*

Black History Month brings the retelling of the story of trailblazing Nebraska football player George Flippin.

Scott Frost tells a Denver-area crowd that there’s no talk of playing Luke McCaffrey anywhere but quarterback.* | Roster flexibility

The spring game is officially sold out for the second consecutive year.

The Huskers’ recruiting of offensive linemen gets a C-plus grade from Jeremy Pernell.

Anatomy of an Era: It took time for Bryan Carpenter to understand Frank Solich’s perfectionism as a position coach. “If you let a guy just get by on his ability, you’ve let him down. You didn’t make him better.”

Rivals places Nebraska’ Ryan Held in its top 25 recruiters for the 2019 class.

Jeremy Pernell gives the Huskers an A grade for the recruiting haul at receiver and tight end.

Justin Fields, the Georgia quarterback who transferred to Ohio State, is granted immediate eligibility by the NCAA.

Athlon projects who’ll be at the top of the depth chart on defense for spring ball.

A media poll has Wandale Robinson as Nebraska’s top recruit. See who else is in the Huskers’ Super Six. | Signing day coverage | 2019 class

Poll question: Will you attend the 2019 spring game?

Anatomy of an Era: Fullback Bryan Carpenter was a two-year starter in the ’80s who aided the success of the ’90s with his film work.

The OWH* recounts the wild story of Gale Sayers’ recruitment in 1961.

Stanley Morgan Jr. is the only Husker invited to the NFL Scouting Combine, and Devine Ozigbo is seen as one of the most glaring snubs.

Jeremy Pernell gives the Nebraska recruiting class a B-plus at running back.

Anatomy of an Era: “Tom Osborne Show” host Bill Doleman remembers the time the coach laughed so hard that he cried. “He couldn’t speak!”

Here’s video, coverage and analysis of Scott Frost’s signing-day press conference, plus a three-pack from Jeremy Pernell:  Top 40 classes | Ranking NU’s class | Position spotlight: QB

Former Husker Matt Slauson announces his retirement after 10 seasons* in the NFL.

Wide receiver Demariyon Houston from Oklahoma has committed to the Huskers, and Scott Frost says he’s pleased with the potential game-changers on defense. For more of the latest on signing day, go to our recruiting page and discussion thread. | Wednesday timetable

A reminder that spring game tickets go on sale to the general public today at 10 a.m. CST.

Riley Kinney* talks with Adam Carriker about why he’s walking on at Nebraska, his famous grandpa and more.

Anatomy of an Era: “Tom Osborne Show” host Bill Doleman got inside perspectives on the team but sat outside in a most unusual seat during games.

With most of the hay already in the barn, it figures to be a quiet* signing day Wednesday for the Huskers. | Past follies with WRs | The development factor* | 2019 class

Former Husker offensive lineman Spencer Long is released by the New York Jets.*

Former Husker Jimmy Burrow, longtime defensive coordinator for Frank Solich at Ohio, announces his retirement from coaching.

On the eve of signing day, Sports Illustrated examines the rise in uncommitable offers.

Here’s a rundown of former Husker players and coaches in the new Alliance of American Football.

Transfer defensive tackle Darrion Daniels says there’s more to what drew him to Nebraska than his brother Damion’s presence on the team.

Defensive end Steven Parker opts for Kansas over Nebraska and Texas Tech. | Discuss

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