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Sam McKewon says Devine Ozigbo’s biggest struggle — getting past the line of scrimmage — might now be one of his strengths.* | “Home-run hitter” | Bell’s progress

Corn Nation reviews the OWH book “Frost: A Husker’s Journey Home.” | Excerpts*

A Florida-based organization is pushing for Nebraska to end* its balloon-release tradition. | Discuss

The Pipeline can’t be restored overnight, but Tad Stryker does see immediate improvement coming for the offensive line under Greg Austin.

The race for the starting quarterback job continues, but it could be decided sometime soon. Get all the coverage from Wednesday’s practice here. | Updates & discussion | Fall camp schedule

Tom Osborne says the sellout streak likely would’ve ended had Scott Frost not been hired.

Athlon writers assess each game and see Nebraska finishing 6-6 or 7-5.

Ndamukong Suh says he recommended the hiring of Scott Frost three years ago, but Shawn Eichorst “made his own decisions that put us back.”

Running back Maurice Washington makes an Associated Press list of 14 true freshmen who could have a major impact this fall.

Anatomy of an Era: Clayton Carlin on the locker room after the 1995 Orange Bowl win over Miami: “Just the release of emotions was something special. It was crazy in there for a long time.”

Coach Mario Verduzco says the battle at quarterback* remains “highly competitive.” | Audio

Scott Frost talks on the Jim Rome Show about the state of the program and how his coaching style draws from Tom Osborne.

Here’s a map and what else you need to know about Fan Day.

Erik Chinander says the defensive depth chart is starting to firm up after Sunday’s scrimmage. Get video and coverage from Tuesday’s practice here. | Updates & discussion | SSO’s Fall Practice Primer | Fall camp schedule

The TeamMates mentoring program featured in a Power of Sports TV segment.

Tickets are available for the Husker Nation Kickoff Luncheons next week in Lincoln and Omaha.

A look at Scott Frost’s past patterns suggests three running backs will share the bulk of the carries. | Who rises at RB?* | Crucial week for QBs

Anatomy of an Era: Grad assistant Clayton Carlin coached quarterback Frank Costa in high school, then coached against him in the 1995 Orange Bowl.

It’s called “stretch,” but it’s actually a demanding and dynamic warm-up* that sets the tone for the fast-paced action of practices under Scott Frost.

Bill Moos says Nebraska has a structure in place* to avoid the sorts of scandals plaguing Maryland and Ohio State. | Audio | More topics | Commentary: Shatel,* Barfknecht*

Sophomore offensive tackles Matt Farniok and Brenden Jaimes enter their sophomore seasons with strong résumés but plenty to prove.

A short video released Monday is packed with 14 moments from Sunday’s scrimmage.

Grant Wistrom elaborates on what he and Jason Peter told the team Friday.

Police make two more arrests in the burglary at Scott Frost’s home.

ESPN.com looks at Scott Frost’s life in a fishbowl at Nebraska.

Nebraska vs. Michigan ranks among the five most important games as ESPN previews the Big Ten.

Anatomy of an Era: Trainer Jerry Weber remembers “great guys who worked their butts off and never took a day off or a play off, you know? A lot of kids nowadays don’t get that concept.”

Nebraska is holding its own* in recruiting among Big Ten powers. | Frost’s pitch | Class of 2019

The Tennessee Titans release former Husker defensive back Joshua Kalu.

Sam McKewon says this is the best bunch of running backs* the Huskers have had since 2011. | Sipple: Praise stirs interest | A quicker Ozigbo

Here are photos of Sunday’s scrimmage from the Athletic Department. There was no media access. | Discuss | Fall camp schedule

It’s like “going from being broke to being a millionaire.” That’s how Erik Chinander sees the move by players like Will Honas from the juco level to Division I.

Anatomy of an Era: Longtime athletic trainer Jerry Weber: “You get close to kids when they get injured because you spend more time with them, sometimes three hours a day.”

This week in Husker history: World War I brings a coaching change.

The LJS looks at how first-time QBs have fared under Scott Frost. | Sipple: 8-4 in ’18?

The OWH’s Homegrown Huskers* series continues with an examination of recruiting drop-offs in northeast Nebraska* and Omaha.* | Rural decline*

Maryland places coach DJ Durkin on administrative leave as the school investigates apparent misdeeds by the football staff that came to light after a player’s death.

Here are a few photos from Saturday’s practice, which had no media access. | Fall camp schedule

Freshman cornerback Cam Taylor is doing all the right things as he vies for a significant role in the defensive secondary.

Tom Osborne shares some words of wisdom with Turner Gill’s team at Liberty University.

The Huskers* get a pep talk from former Blackshirt greats Grant Wistrom and Jason Peter.

Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice discuss a couple of positions that Husker fans will have their eyes on — running back and quarterback — in the latest Husker Doc Talk.

Scott Frost spoke glowingly about running back Maurice Washington but cautiously about the QBs’ progress after Friday’s practice. | Video & coverage | Discussion & updates | Fall camp schedule

A 59-yard reception by Brandon Reilly was a highlight as former Huskers saw action in NFL preseason games Thursday.

O-line coach Greg Austin makes ESPN’s list of top 40 under 40 college football coaches and staffers.

Tom Osborne* talks about his 180-man rosters, how he pursued local players and more. It’s part of the OWH’s “Homegrown Huskers” series,* which examines Nebraska’s in-state recruiting* collapse. | Connecting with high schools*

Anatomy of an Era: Trainer Jack Nickolite says Tom Osborne didn’t give many rah-rah pregame speeches, but he instilled confidence by telling the players how they were going to play and what to expect.

Defensive backs coach Travis Fisher* sees a “Honey Badger-type guy” in Antonio Reed. “He can give you a lot.” | Audio

Nebraska’s young quarterbacks are picking up leadership skills on the fly.

Lamar Jackson says he welcomes being pushed by the abundant young talent at cornerback.