Wednesday breakdown Nov 6, 2008
As news about Kansas State head coach Ron Prince's decision to step down from his position today made its way around the Nebraska football team, one coach was particularly surprised by the situation. Linebackers coach Mike Ekeler was a four-year letterman for the Wildcats from 1991-94, and helped lead KSU to consecutive bowl games his junior and senior year. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tuesday PC audio Nov 5, 2008
The Nebraska football team met with the media on Tuesday to talk about this upcoming Saturday's game with Kansas. Listen to everything head coach Bo Pelini and his players had to say about this upcoming Saturday's game with the Jayhawks. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Profiles of new US senators Nov 5, 2008
(AP) Mike Johanns had been out of office for nearly four years, but he certainly wasn't forgotten: Shaking hands outside a Nebraska football game in October, the former governor got high fives and even a cheer when a passing fan yelled: "Mike Johanns, everybody!". Johanns who rose from mayor to governor to U.S. agriculture secretary staged a triumphant return to politics, defeating newcomer Scott Kleeb to keep the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Chuck Hagel in Republican hands. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Pelini's final thoughts Nov 2, 2008
- Head coach Bo Pelini was the only member of the Nebraska football team that addressed the media following Saturday's 62-28 loss to Oklahoma in Norman. Pelini said he is the voice of this team and he felt he was the only person that needed to talk about Saturday's loss. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Huskers talk Sooners Oct 29, 2008
The Nebraska football team met with the media on Tuesday for their regularly scheduled weekly press conference to talk about Saturday's match-up with the Oklahoma Sooners. Listen to everything NU's players and coaches had to say about Saturday's game with OU. Kickoff for the NU vs. Oklahoma game is set for 7 p.m. on ESPN.. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
One of the best Oct 27, 2008
For the past four years, Nate Swift has quietly put together one of the most productive careers by a wide receiver in Nebraska football history. On Saturday, the senior finally got the recognition he deserves, as he passed NU legend Johnny Rodgers for first place on the school's all-time career receptions list. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Candidates Chase Votes At Huskers Game Oct 26, 2008
He said Nebraska football is like a religion and fans want it kept separate from politics. "I think people show up at Memorial Stadium on Saturday so they can watch a football game," Young said. (7 KETV Omaha)
Five Keys To Baylor Oct 24, 2008
Seemed like old times around the Nebraska football team this week ... If Pelini is a good match for the Midwestern mentality of Nebraska football, Briles is the same for who us. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Husker Fan Helps Baylor Focus On 'Now' Oct 23, 2008
There was a period of time, however brief it was, when Nebraska football was a bit like the college version of Americas Team ... I loved Nebraska football. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Baylor Coach: Bears 'Not Far Away' Oct 20, 2008
But he did talk a little Nebraska football in his Sunday teleconference, specifically about NU fans, whom he witnessed in 2001 when he was a part of a Texas Tech staff that came to Lincoln and lost to the Cornhuskers 41-31. They were rolling pretty good back then, Briles said of NUs 2001 squad, which featured Heisman Trophy winner Eric Crouch and finished 11-2. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Listen audio from Saturday's win at Iowa State Oct 19, 2008
AMES, Iowa - The Nebraska football team picked up their fourth win of the season on Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames to improve to 4-3 overall. Listen to everything that was said by head coach Bo Pelini and his team following Saturday's win in Ames. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Solid road win Oct 19, 2008
AMES, Iowa - It was a near perfect performance by the Nebraska football team to get a 35-7 road win at Iowa State on Saturday. The Huskers (4-3, 1-2) jumped out to a 21-0 lead in the first half, en route to a 548 yard day for the NU Offense. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Huskers need to get losing taste out of their mouth Oct 15, 2008
For head coach Bo Pelini and the Nebraska football team it's a taste they want to get out of their mouth this weekend in Ames when they hit the road to take on a 2-4 Iowa State squad. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
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LookinOut wrote on Oct 11, 2008 10:03 AM:" Who Cares? We have an election coming up. My retirement fund is in the tank. Iowa & Nebraska football stinks. The high schools are not too far behind. The Cubs, WHO CARES??? ". Douglas wrote on Oct 11, 2008 9:04 AM:" I sort of know the feeling, my Milwaukee Brewers have won one playoff game since 1982, very impressive and have never won the world championship. At least the Selig family is out of there, there is hope. ". (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Huskers Need Help Oct 11, 2008
The Glory Days of Nebraska Football. 1970, 1971, 1994, 1995, 1997; any true Husker fan can recite those years like clockwork. (Suite101.com)
Five Questions: Nebraska Oct 10, 2008
To get the inside scoop on Texas Tech's opponent this weekend, we went to an expert on Nebraska football - Sean Callahan of HuskersIllustrated. com - with five questions about the Huskers and this weekend's game in Lubbock. (Texas Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Huskers still searching for an identity Oct 8, 2008
Through five games, if somebody asked you to describe the identity of the Nebraska football team, it would be pretty hard to come up with an answer you felt good about. The Huskers continue to search for answers on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball, as they still haven't been able to hang their hats on one or two things they really do well yet. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tech Travels To Colorado, Then Faces Rival Aggies at Home Oct 8, 2008
at 7 p.m. local time, and then finish Saturday evening with a home match against rival Texas As who attend the Nebraska football game get in free to the Texas Ah by showing their football game stub. Tech fans can follow the match with Colorado by going to www. (Texastech.com)
NU Moves Past Penalties, Missouri Loss Oct 7, 2008
The Monday after one of the most lopsided defeat in recent Nebraska football history, head coach Bo Pelini declared his teams attitude and approach great. . (Nebraska Statepaper)
Where now for the Huskers? Oct 6, 2008
We will see how Bo will do for Nebraska football proram in the next two years with the players he can get. I do believe in him though,he tells you how he sees it and does not try to sugar coat it. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
A great time to take five Oct 6, 2008
"I'm not used to getting beat soundly. It's my fault. I'm embarrassed. I apologized to the team. I apologize to the state of Nebraska. I apologize to everyone associated with Nebraska football.". Pelini said he would try to contact Pinkel to discuss Heisman Trophy front-runner Chase Daniel's comments about a Husker player spitting on the QB, and Nebraska players throwing footballs at the Tigers while they were warming up. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Mizzou wins at Nebraska for first time in 30 years Oct 5, 2008
"Damn right, yes, I'm embarrassed. I apologized to the team. I apologize to the state of Nebraska. I apologize to everyone associated with Nebraska football. "It's my responsibility. I was hired to do a job and I didn't do the job tonight. (Anchorage Daily News)
No. 4 Missouri humbles Nebraska Oct 5, 2008
I apologize to everyone associated with Nebraska football. Its my responsibility. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tigers Maul Huskers Oct 5, 2008
"I apologize to the team, I apologize to the state of Nebraska, I apologize to everybody associated with the University of Nebraska football and it's my responsibility.". Chase Daniel threw three touchdown passes, Derrick Washington ran for 139 yards and scored three times and the fourth-ranked Tigers beat overmatched Nebraska 52-17 for their first road win against the Cornhuskers in 30 years. (7 KETV Omaha)
Mizzou Deja Vu: Tigers Pound Huskers Oct 5, 2008
Afterward, a stunned, angry Bo Pelini apologized to everybody associated with the University of Nebraska football. . (Nebraska Statepaper)
Missouri's rise never clearer than at Nebraska Oct 5, 2008
"I'm not used to getting beat soundly. Once again, that's my fault. I am embarrassed. I apologize to the team. I apologize to the state of Nebraska. I apologize to everybody associated with the University of Nebraska football and it's my responsibility. I was hired to do a job and I didn't do that job tonight.". MISSOURI 52, NEBRASKA 17 WHAT HAPPENED took the opening kickoff and scored in only three plays to take a 7-0 lead. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Former NFL Running Back Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison Oct 4, 2008
Three of Phillips' former football coaches were among the nine people who showed up to speak on his behalf, with former University of Nebraska football coach George Darlington telling the judge, "If the court so chose to release Lawrence for time served, he's welcome to come and live with me in .". Phillips had a "tremendous work ethic" and was the "epitome of a team player" who was spoken about "glowingly" by everyone during the college recruiting process, Darlington said. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Missouri looks to end misery in Lincoln Oct 3, 2008
(AP) - Whenever Jim Pillen talks to Bruce Dunning, he invariably asks, "Do you still have James Wilder's cleat marks on your forehead?''They can laugh now.Pillen and Dunning were members of the last Nebraska football team to lose to Missouri in Lincoln. That was in 1978, on a day Wilder ran for 181 yards and four touchdowns, running over Dunning for the last score in a 35-31 victory that dashed the second-ranked Huskers' national championship hopes.advertisementThirty years later, Missouri is... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Former Nebraska Football Player Charged With Murder Sep 25, 2008
Send news tip to FOXNews. Wednesday, September 24, 2008. (Fox News)
Hokies QB Dual Threat For Huskers Sep 24, 2008
-- The Nebraska football team has its hands full facing Virginia Tech on Saturday. The Hokies come to Lincoln pumped from a come-from-behind win on the road at North Carolina and also with a dual threat quarterback, Tyrod Taylor. (7 KETV Omaha)
Getting healthy Sep 23, 2008
The bye week arguably couldn't have come at a better time for the Nebraska football team. In all, three defensive players listed No. 1 on the depth chart returned to the practice field on Monday after using all of last week to rest and rehab their injuries. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Under the Lights Sep 23, 2008
Although this game still holds the record for all-time attendance at Beaver Stadium 110,753 it didn't match the pregame hype, and in retrospect uncovered serious flaws in the Nebraska football program. Nebraska was No. 8 in the country and undefeated after three games, but as national television audience watched the unranked 1-0 Nittany Lions manhandled the Huskers, turning a 13-7 halftime lead into a rout with three touchdowns in the third quarter. (Penn State Sports -- Rivals.com)
In Carl We Trust Sep 22, 2008
-- Coach Pelini has been getting a lot of attention in the state since he was named head coach of the University of Nebraska football team. KETV NewsWatch 7's Matt Schick sat down with Carl Pelini about the family success at UNL.. (7 KETV Omaha)
Granting his wish Sep 20, 2008
" Well you shouldn't judge a person by their worth either. You obviously have had little face time with Kim Wolfe. He is a very generous and caring man. I think it is extremely sad that people like you take these wonderful stories and send them on a downward spiral. Grant-I'm glad you had to opportunity to sit in the skybox and take a ride in the helicopter. Best wishes to you and your family! Geeze Sep 19, 2008 10:53 AM To Concerned and Sarah Weber:You both obviously have a grudge, Regardless... (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Walk-On Club Debuts With Lunch Sep 18, 2008
The term is often used admiringly in connection to Nebraska football. Sometimes when a blue chip is surpassed by one the term is used with the slightest bit of derision. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Ex-Nebraska player Jones get pretrial diversion Sep 17, 2008
(AP) -- A former Nebraska football player won't be prosecuted on accusations that he stole a big-screen television. Andre Jones was approved for pretrial diversion instead. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Learning about the Huskers Sep 16, 2008
Nebraska fans can best help this team by reaffirming those players, plays, offensive drives, defensive stands, and over all games that remind us of what Nebraska football is all about and is so eloquently quoted on our stadium walls: "Not the victory, but the action. Not the goal, but the game. In the deed, the glory". Oh how the abscence has made the heart grow fonder. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Five Keys to New Mexico State Sep 12, 2008
And, in some ways, it feels like the first game week for Nebraska football, too. Yes, we know NU has already played and won two games over and. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Husker fans can help restore walk-on program Sep 11, 2008
(AP) -- Nebraska football fans can buy tickets for a luncheon to help coach Bo Pelini restore the team's walk-on program. The first of three Walk-On Club Luncheons is Sept. 18 in Lincoln. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Ex-Husker Sentenced In Osborne Check Fraud Sep 10, 2008
-- A former Nebraska football player has been sentenced to up to three years for reusing a canceled check from athletic director Tom Osborne. Lynn Finney was sentenced Tuesday to 20 months to three years after pleading guilty to theft by deception in July. (7 KETV Omaha)
Defensive line has banner day for Huskers Sep 8, 2008
Suh becomes what is believed to be just second 300-pounder to score a touchdown in Nebraska football history. "They're huge," Suh said of defensive touchdowns. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Fans soak up atmosphere; cheer on NU Sep 8, 2008
Craig and Janet McCollum and Kollin Rawls were among 10 friends who never miss a Nebraska football game and often are seated up front near one of the large screen televisions at Signatures. This groups food of choice for the festivities is wings and nachos and to wash it down, what they called Husker oil. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Husker Monday Review - SJSU Game Sep 8, 2008
Week two of this Nebraska football season and little has been settled. After a , a win as muddled as the gray skies that stretched across Memorial Stadium on Saturday, maybe some Cornhusker faithful are a little surprised at what cant compensate for namely, concentration and execution. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Listen to the post game interviews from Saturday Sep 7, 2008
The Nebraska football team squeaked out a 35-12 win over San Jose State on Saturday to improve to 2-0. The Huskers scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to pull out the win. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Ruud learned to be sore in 2007 Sep 7, 2008
The brothers are Nebraska football legacies, as their father, two uncles and their great-grandfather all played for the Huskers. During the offseason, Ruud worked with head strength and conditioning coach Mike Morris, spent time on hurdles going under and over and focused on getting better at changing direction and going different ways using bungee cords to help open his hips. (BucsInsiders.com)
SJSU's Tomey no stranger to the Huskers Sep 6, 2008
If he wanted to, the 70-year-old Tomey could probably write a book on the evolution of Nebraska football over the past 40 years ... "Tomey said when he thinks of Nebraska football, he thinks of the physical style of play that first became the trademark of the Husker program during the days of Devaney.When Tomey remembers past visits to Memorial Stadium, he thinks of a special place to be on a college football Saturday."I think it will be an incredible experience for our guys because it's one of... (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Listen to Tuesday's press conference audio Sep 3, 2008
The Nebraska football team addressed the media on Tuesday for weekly press conference for this upcoming Saturday's San Jose State game. Listen everything head coach Bo Pelini and his players had to say on Tuesday as the Huskers get ready for go for their match-up with the Spartans. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Henery's Foot Serving Huskers Well Sep 3, 2008
Alex Henery already broke Nebraska football history in 2008 when he nailed four field goals , all from exactly 44 yards. And the sophomore from Omaha Burke wasnt shy about being proud of it. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Rodriguez sees first Husker game Sep 2, 2008
It was the first Nebraska football game for 2010 in-state offensive tackle target Andrew Rodriguez. The Aurora, Neb. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
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(As a sports fan -- and a Nebraska football fan -- surely Roddick knows these rules of engagement as well as anyone. Specific to Ivanovic, when you reach No. 1 and lose to qualifiers in your next two Majors, you gotta expect some blowback. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
The final breakdown Aug 31, 2008
It wasn't perfect, but Saturday's 47-24 victory over Western Michigan was definitely a good start to the Bo Pelini era for the Nebraska football team. Here's the complete post game breakdown from Saturday's win. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Huskers' Pelini learning Nebraska is a red state Aug 30, 2008
Want to make some ardent Nebraska football fans see red. Don't wear it. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Big Red Spirit, Renewed Aug 30, 2008
Nebraska football is, again, mercifully, about football, the simple joy of watching a good block, a strong tackle or a great catch. In and of itself, this is a victory. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Texas Tech Basketball Season Tickets Now on Sale Aug 29, 2008
Additionally, both teams will be signing autographs the following day in Raider Alley at the Nebraska football game. Information will be released soon on the annual Tip-Off luncheon that is changing format to a 6:30 pm dinner event at the United Spirit Arena. (Texastech.com)
UNL Changes Football Ticket Policies Aug 29, 2008
-- New rules for student tickets at University of Nebraska football games will take effect when the season begins. All tickets will be general admission, making seats first-come, first-served. (7 KETV Omaha)
As Fall Camp Ends, Time to Win Aug 24, 2008
He took a whirlwind goodwill trip to Western Nebraska, where some will tell you the neglect from the previous NU administration has shifted the No. 1 passion to the Denver Broncos, not Nebraska football, where the best out-state players slip away to Wyoming or Kansas or Chadron. He uses buzz words that make Nebraska fans glow with pleasure: Effort, attitude, determination. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Fisher, Pearson, Casillasinducted into Hall of Fame Aug 20, 2008
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Drew Pearson got a chance to play for Tom Osborne in the glory days of Nebraska football. He turned it down for, of all things, a turn playing center field for the University of Tulsa. (Altus Times, OK)
For Joe, It's Finally So Aug 7, 2008
As he waited for his turn at the podium during Nebraska football's season-opening press conference, Joe Ganz bounced in the hall, sporting a gray Chicago Cubs cut-off t-shirt ... But if 2007 was the biggest, blackest cloud in Nebraska football history, Ganz was the official silver lining. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Monday's PC audioPhotos: Monday's PCStorylines to watch Aug 5, 2008
The Nebraska football team will open up fall camp later this afternoon, and there are several storylines to watch as NU gets ready to kick off the Bo Pelini era ... One of the words you continually hear head coach use to describe his football program his "culture." As the Nebraska football team kicks off fall camp later today, the next three weeks will be vitally important for Pelini to continue to build the type of mindset and toughness he wants this football team to play with. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Pelini To Press: Confidence, Attitude Are Key Aug 5, 2008
This, Nebraska football coach Bo Pelini freely admits. When asked how his Cornhuskers would finally close the door on the Bill Callahan era and a disastrous 2007 specifically, Pelini answered in his typical blunt fashion: "I'm not a psychologist.". (Nebraska Statepaper)
Cornhuskers get back to basics under new football coach Pelini Aug 4, 2008
The idea is to surround the Huskers' imported talent with guys who are perhaps less gifted but grew up with Nebraska football, understand and appreciate its tradition and burn to be part of it. Among this year's class is Ulysses, Neb. (USA Today -- Sports)
Game On! blog: Brett Favre's circus makes another stop Aug 4, 2008
Bo Pelini is the guy charged with bringing the pride back to Nebraska football. USA TODAY's Steve Wieberg Cornhusker country is happy. (USA Today -- Sports)
Huskers first three games available on pay-per-view Jul 26, 2008
"This is the exciting beginning to a new era in Nebraska football," said FSN General Manager and Senior Vice President Jack Donovan. "We're excited to work with Nebraska and our cable and satellite partners to make this game, which otherwise wouldn't be televised, available to fans.". (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Big 12 Media Days Notebook: Sherman says he's happy to be back in College (Station) Jul 23, 2008
Hooked on a feeling Nebraska football is ready to go retro. After a disappointing 3-9 finish last season, athletic director Tom Osborne brought LSU defensive coordinator Bo Pelini in as the Huskers' head coach. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Pelini and the Huskers set to take center stage Jul 22, 2008
Former NU head coach Bill Callahan and Athletic Director Steve Pederson in a lot of ways tried to change the culture of the Nebraska football program over the last four years. We've all read the different stories how former players felt alienated from the program and things just didn't feel like Nebraska anymore. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
