Fresh Links
April 26, 2018
The NCAA is reportedly granting Ole Miss transfer Shea Patterson immediate eligibility at Michigan, which could mean a similar ruling for Nebraska linebacker Breon Dixon. | Discuss
USA Today looks at Scott Frost’s philosophy of driving out the paralysing fear of failure.
Adam Carriker speculates on whether Nebraska will pursue a transfer quarterback.
Troy Walters irks some UCF fans by refusing to embrace the Knights’ national championship claim.
The names on the starting offensive line will probably be mostly the same as last year, but there’s hope that the results will be different.
Walk-on fullback Chris Norris says Tom Osborne’s staff “did a real good job of giving each man a role. … If you did your job and each guy did his, that pretty much meant you were going to win.”
April 25, 2018
It’ll be a seventh consecutive year without a Husker first-rounder in the NFL draft, but assistant coach Travis Fisher may see one of his former players called. | Lee’s path
Scott Frost talks about the quarterback competition and much more in an appearance on “Sports Nightly.”
X’s & O’s from the spring game: Back-side run protection | Saints play action
Scott Frost will throw out the first pitch in the Lincoln Saltdogs’ opener next month, and a commemorative jersey is available.
In this film study, assistant coach Mario Verduzco evaluates a play by each of the four quarterbacks in the spring game. | Improved tackling
Adam Carriker gives his two cents’ worth on the “Sirius” matter. | Tunnel Walk poll
Take a Wayback Wednesday look at the 1974 Huskers’ comeback win over Florida in the last Sugar Bowl game played in Tulane Stadium.
“Frank Solich taught us to be really physical, tough, hard-nosed running backs.” — Fullback Chris Norris in Anatomy of an Era.
April 24, 2018
Three national writers share their thoughts on Scott Frost.
Kurt Rafdal is looking to make in impact at tight end as a redshirt freshman.
Bill Moos tells an Omaha Press Club* crowd that Scott Frost’s arrival has Urban Meyer and Jim Harbaugh “running a little bit scared,” but he later says the remark was “a bit tongue in cheek.”
Husker Dan weighs in on the spring game and more.
The Huskers reconvene for some heated competition in slow-pitch softball.
Adrian Martinez tops a Sports Illustrated list of players who helped their own causes this spring.
Tom Osborne explains the new “wave of enthusiasm and hope“* behind Nebraska football.
HuskerMax poll: Should “Sirius” be replaced in the Tunnel Walk? | Discuss
Sean Keeler runs down the reasons Tanner Lee is a likely NFL draftee. | Late-round projections*
The Big Red Cobcast is brimming with optimism after the spring game. More Saturday observations: Adam Carriker on the defense | From behind the lens | McKewon’s standouts*
Here’s the story behind the guy who successfully fielded a punt for $25,000 Saturday.
Dennis Dodd of CBSSports.com sizes up the Joe Burrow-to-Nebraska possibility.
Husker commit Garrett Nelson plans to enroll in January and forgo the defense of his state high school wrestling championship.
Anatomy of an Era: A neck injury closed one door but opened another for walk-on fullback Chris Norris.
April 23, 2018
Hail Varsity breaks down the running backs’ performances Saturday. More from the spring game: Bell’s “extra gear” | Walk-on winners | Momentum for defense
Roommates Tristan Gebbia, Tyjon Lindsey and Jaevon McQuitty all went through different experiences as freshmen but are ready for a new beginning in 2018. | Lindsey “focused”
Former Husker Bob Pickens, who played in the NFL and broke an Olympics color barrier in wrestling, has died at age 75.
Former NFL coach Mike Martz says Nebraska’s improvement on offense must start in the trenches.
DaiShon Neal has emerged from spring ball with strength and confidence that has him on track to becoming a fixture on the defense.
April 22, 2018
Day-after commentary on the spring game and what to expect in the months before fall: Carriker, Gabriel, Sorensen, Sipple, Christopherson, Peterson, McKewon*
USA Today and CBSSports.com look at what makes Scott Frost tick.
Anatomy of an Era: Kenny Wilhite and Lorenzo Brinkley say cohesiveness made the 1990s Huskers great, but so did an intensified nasty streak.
This week in Husker history: Ground is broken for construction of Memorial Stadium — and at the spring game 75 years later, the field is named in honor of Tom Osborne.
April 21, 2018
The quarterbacks shine as the Reds roll to a 49-9 win in the spring game. See the game page for coverage and commentary. | Stryker commentary | Carriker gut reaction | Game on DVD
Tad Stryker’s pregame survey finds that better effort and attitude top the list of what fans will be looking for in the spring game.
Change* is on display today as fans get their first sample of the Scott Frost era in an eagerly awaited Red-White spring game. | Position battles | Things to watch: 1, 2 | Rosters | Fan info | Commentary: Sipple, Christopherson (1, 2), Shatel,* Chatelain*
Anatomy of an Era: A change in mindset from me-first to team-first was a big part of the Huskers’ rise in the 1990s, Kenny Wilhite and Lorenzo Brinkley recall.
April 20, 2018
The 2018 Brook Berringer Citizenship Team is unveiled.
Former Husker Ahman Green gets probation as an abuse charge is dropped.
Steve Sipple suggests it’s time for a reset of fans’ mindset
Coach Earle Bruce, whose Iowa State teams upset Nebraska twice in the 1970s, has died at age 87.
Anatomy of an Era: They never got national championship rings, but Kenny Wilhite and Lorenzo Brinkley were part of Nebraska’s transformation to dynastic status in the 1990s.
Scott Frost already has the Big Red back on the national radar with his aim of combining speed, power and passing skill, Tad Stryker writes.
April 19, 2018
The LJS recaps what the assistant coaches will be watching for in the spring game. | 6 breakout players* | Proving ground | 5 storylines | Carriker: What it means*
Here’s the latest on the recruits expected at the spring game. | Late additions