Beyond Taylor, QB wide open  First rule in the Bill Callahan school of recruiting quarterbacks: Get all you can now and sort them out later. Even as the Nebraska football team moves through spring practice with its QB position in solid condition, the wheels continue to spin behind the scene.
Two Huskers are filling big shoes Nebraska should be solid across the defensive line again, with Dagunduro and Cryer replacing two NFL hopefuls.
Nebraska's Jackson goes 'home'  Young Leon Jackson was called to the headmaster's office soon after second semester started. There were issues to discuss. No one really knew who Leon was anymore. Perhaps an appointment, a serious heart-to-heart, would straighten things out. The 19-year-old recalls his superior asking, "Leon, where are we going to put you?" "I want to go home," Jackson responded. Turns out, home to Jackson doesn't mean Pasco, Washington; home is the offensive backfield.
Carriker's makeover super-sized  On Feb. 1, Burger King announced a plan to issue public stock for the first time in its 52-year history, in part to bolster a company that had recently lost ground in the burger wars. Is it merely coincidence that 300-pound Adam Carriker revolutionized his diet and ditched the drive-thrus just a few weeks earlier? Since the last time Carriker slipped into a red uniform, he's traded Whoppers for grilled bird, afternoon class for the East Campus weight room. He's morphed from All-Big 12 into "freak" status.
NU defense takes takeaways seriously  Nebraska's defensive numbers improved from 2004 to 2005, but its turnover numbers didn't follow suit. Find out how the Huskers will go about trying to log moreinterceptions and fumbles in 2006.
Huskers sizing up Slauson  What's next for Matt Slauson, the Nebraska offensive tackle who crashed the starting lineup late in his freshman year? His versatility meks him a candidate to move to offensive guard, but he'll stay at right tackle at least until junior college transfer Carl Nix arrives.
Huskers want to see if the I's have it  Nebraska started its search for Cory Ross' replacement with the first of 15 spring practices Wednesday at the Hawks Championship Center. The list of candidates expands in August when junior-to-be Brandon Jackson returns from shoulder surgery and junior college transfer Kenny Wilson joins the team. For now, it's the trio of heralded recruits from a year ago who step into the spotlight.
Phillips enjoys battle for time with tight ends  Without Matt Herian, maybe Nebraska tight end J.B. Phillips plays more. With Herian, maybe the Huskers have a better chance to win. It's not hard for Phillips to decide which is better. Phillips is the Huskers' returning starter at tight end, a junior-to-be who caught 15 passes last season. Behind him, NU also has returnees Josh Mueller and Clayton Sievers as spring practice begins today.
Leading receiver made swift ascent to the top  Nate Swift took note as Nebraska put together its 2006 football recruiting class. There were Menelik Holt and Maurice Purify and Will Henry all being lined up to arrive this summer. And Tyrell Spain had shown up in January after a semester detour. So the Husker receiver with the best statistics from last season immediately realized his work was only beginning.
NU kicks special teams up a notch  Some of the numbers were dreadful in 2004, and Nebraska football coach Bill Callahan preached that they had to get better. And he wasn't talking about offense and defense. "A year ago, I remember sitting here and talking about special teams and the emphasis we were going to put on it," Callahan says. "And we did that."
NU boosts talent, fills needs with 2006 class  As another signing day arrived at Memorial Stadium, Nebraska football coach Bill Callahan says the class of 24 includes help on the offensive line and defensive backfield.
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• Complete coverage of signing day
2005 Alamo Bowl coverage  '95 Huskers still set the standard, Dec. 31
NU has plenty of firepower returning, Dec. 31
How will this one rate?, Dec. 30
Grixby says signal led to final tackle, Dec. 30
Michigan's Carr says, 'It was ludicrous', Dec. 30
Bob Wojnowski: Near-miss ending fitting for lackluster Wolverines, Dec. 30
Notes: NU used patchwork kick coverage, Dec. 30
Zac survives Michigan sack attack, Dec. 29
Breaston enjoys happy returns, Dec. 29
Notes, Dec. 29
Ross rumbles for 161 rushing yards, Dec. 29
Tom Shatel: In victory, Huskers define a season, Dec. 29
Husker senior defenders step up just in time, Dec. 29
Henne says wong call made on fumble, Dec. 29
Wacky play almost results in MU score, Dec. 29
Huskers unearth lost ground game, Dec. 29
Tom Shatel: Give Me the Headset!, Dec. 29
Zac survives Michigan sack attack, Dec. 29
Nebraska's comeback will be one to remember, Dec. 28
NU is back in the spotlight, Dec. 28
Husker fans are out in force, Dec. 28
NU-UM: What to watch, Dec. 28
Tom Shatel: It's not '97, but it's big in its own right, Dec. 28
Notes: Carr touted Callahan for Michigan job Dec. 28
Ross takes 'complete' package to Alamo, Dec. 27
Downing takes UNC post, Dec. 27
QB chase is on for Husker defense, Dec. 27
NU likely to rotate four players at tackle, Dec. 27
Cosgrove familiar with skills of Avant, Dec. 27
Notes: Wolverines say RB Hart will play in bowl, Dec. 27
Lucky 13 leads NU, Dec. 25
If you play for NU, it's 1 you don't want, Dec. 25
A tale of powerhouses, Dec. 25
1962: Where it all began?, Dec. 25
I wish I'd have played sooner, Steve Taylor says, Dec. 25
1997 national championship: The great divide, Dec. 24
Fans have choice: Jays or NU bowl, Dec. 24
Nebraska-Michigan: So who should have won, anyway?, Dec. 24
Husker Notes: Beck taking advantage of extra reps during bowl preparations, Dec. 23
Huskers looking to silence naysayers, Dec. 23
Senior is a classic Nebraska story, Dec. 23
Punts, passes, presents for teams, Dec. 22
Punts, passes, presents for teams, Dec. 22
Huskers go with Brandenburgh, Dec. 21
Injured LBs hopeful for next year, Dec. 20
Bo Ruud is out vs. Michigan, Dec. 19
A refining fire for Le Kevin, Dec. 17
NU focus for bowl is business before fun, Dec. 16
Notes: NU suspends two seniors for bowl, Dec. 16
Michigan bowl streak keeps rolling, Dec. 16
Notes: Callahan giving his reserves ample share of work , Dec. 15
Michigan Notes: Wolverines should have Hart in Alamo , Dec. 15
Soph likes QB tradition at Michigan, Dec. 14
Feelings are mixed in Michigan, Dec. 13
Beck's education at QB coming slowly, surely, Dec. 12
Jackson embraces shot at receiver, Dec. 8
NU secures more bowl tickets, Dec. 8
NU considering position changes, Dec. 7
Husker seniors seek a final 'W', Dec. 6
Fans snapping up tickets, Dec. 5
It's an option game for bowl trip, Dec. 4
Let the debate between Huskers, Wolverines begin, Dec. 4
Huskers will play Wolverines in Alamo Bowl, Dec. 4
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2005 Season  GAME 1 - Nebraska 25, Maine 7
 GAME 2 - Nebraska 31, Wake Forest 3
 GAME 3 - Nebraska 7, Pittsburgh 6
 GAME 4 - Nebraska 27, Iowa State 20 (2OT)
 GAME 5 - Texas Tech 34, Nebraska 31
 GAME 6 - Nebraska 23, Baylor 14
 GAME 7 - Missouri 41, Nebraska 24
 GAME 8 - Oklahoma 31, Nebraska 24
 GAME 9 - Kansas 40, Nebraska 15
 GAME 10 - Nebraska 27, Kansas State 25
 GAME 11 - Nebraska 30, Colorado 3
 GAME 12 - Nebraska 32, Michigan 28 Kerr's View: Husker football according to World-Herald artist Tom Kerr
Stories and Features
Notes: Spain comes into spring energized, March 28
Tom Shatel: Taylor ready for next big step, March 26
Notes: Husker defense eats offense's lunch, March 26
Notes: Husker punting job still up for grabs, March 25
Notes: Huskers bump up season ticket prices, March 23
No inside joke: Husker tackles serious on field, March 18
Five questions facing the Blackshirts, March 17
Bowman is determined to have better season, March 16
NU coaches say walk-ons remain vital, March 15
New year, new faces, but no Bullocks at safety for NU, March 8
Callahan focuses on Red October, March 6
Variety spices up Huskers' routine, March 5
NU delays awarding of tickets, March 2
Notes: Husker programs show progress in APR ratings, March 2
Nebraska to name facility for Hawks, March 1
USC halts ticket sales for NU game, Feb. 22
Notes: Huskers, others speed up pursuit of Gunn, Feb. 22
Husker defense won't be changing base, Cosgrove says, Feb. 15
Notes: Construction to limit spring crowd, Feb. 7
NU receiver stays true to his school, Feb. 6
Huskers hoping for healthy returns, Feb. 4
Busch scores big as go-to recruiter, Feb. 3
Callahan not giving up on luring Palmer to NU, Feb. 2
NU to look at reliance on juco players, Feb. 2
Ranking the Big 12 recruiting classes, Feb. 2
Huskers hope for one more recruit, Feb. 1
NU loses battle for lineman, Feb. 1
Huskers hope for one more recruit, Feb. 1
Souder calls it quits as a Husker, Jan. 31
Third Makovicka to play for Huskers, Jan. 30
One thing is certain: Recruiting uncertain, Jan. 29
Nebraska's Rands jumping for joy, Jan. 26
Nebraska schedules seven home games, Jan. 26
Thenarse says he's still coming, Jan. 26
I-AA Nicholls State set to play Huskers, Jan. 25
Callahan impresses state's high school coaches, Jan. 25
Husker Green doubles up, goes out for track, Jan. 24/a>
NU looks to satisfy defensive needs, Jan. 21/a>
California safety commits to NU, Jan. 20
West Texas receiver picks NU, Jan. 16
New coach Watson eager to use Herian, Jan. 14
Mitch Sherman: Huskers reach out to state high schools, Jan. 14
Notes: Shoulder surgery for Mann, Jan. 14
Notes: Program's future kept Cosgrove a Husker, Jan. 13
Cosgrove's salary ranks 5th in Big 12, Jan. 11
Recruit from Missouri could give Big Red new meaning, Jan. 11
NU snags Buffs' coordinator, Jan. 11
Cosgrove to stay put at Nebraska, Jan. 10
NU green with envy of OSU gift, Jan. 10
Callahan sees NFL replay on horizon, Jan. 10
Florida football star cancels NU trip, Jan. 10
Cosgrove considering offer from Vikings, Jan. 10
Under review?, Jan. 10
Callahan is finding his way in Nebraska, Jan. 8
Carriker is coming back, Jan. 8
Mitch Sherman: NU recruiting time is running short, Jan. 7
Trojans, Texas run deep, Callahan says, Jan. 6
Callahan sees rating as key step, Jan. 5
Huskers crack Top 25, Jan. 5
Carriker 'thinking' about heading to draft, Jan. 5
Green finds himself in bull's-eye, Jan. 5
Familiar names looking to fill Downing post, Jan. 4
Huskers in Top 25? It's a possibility, Jan. 3
North star Paul chooses Huskers, Jan. 3
Mitch Sherman: Huskers look to the west for QB, Jan. 1
Tom Shatel: USC vs. '95 NU? Don't forget '71 Huskers, Jan. 1
Tom Shatel: Zac's act a hit, so far, Dec. 27
Northern Colorado interested in NU aide, Dec. 23
Mitch Sherman: Is loss of prized QB a bad sign?, Dec. 21
Prized '06 recruit backs out, Dec. 20
NU grad numbers high for football, Dec. 20
Souder likes putting on the hits, Dec. 19
Notes: For Callahan, it's win now over play me later, Dec. 16
Huskers land potential game-breaking receiver, Dec. 15
Notes: Freeman still headed to Huskers, Dec. 14
Pederson lays out plan for selling extra seats, Dec. 13
Huskers pick up two more commitments, Dec. 12
Huskers get pledge from juco lineman, Dec. 11
Notes: Huskers like new building, Dec. 9
Millard North's Young selects Nebraska, Dec. 8
Southwest's Martin says yes to NU, Dec. 8
No Huskers were steroid clients, lawyer says, Dec. 8
Notes: Rands leaves team to focus on track, Dec. 7
San Diego star gives commitment to Huskers, Dec. 6
Notes: NU fills football opening in 2006 with Troy, Dec. 6
Lee Barfknecht: K-State once took chance with Snyder, Dec. 6
Callahan beefs up recruiting in Texas, Dec. 5
Husker bowl foe unknown, Dec. 4
Tom Shatel: Perfect Christmas gift? NU-Iowa, Dec. 4
Big 12 stinker smells like roses for Longhorns, Dec. 3
A lot at stake for Big 12 coaches, Dec. 2
Florida OL to sign with Huskers, Dec. 2
NU offensive line enjoys block party, Dec. 2
Young, Klatt look to bounce back, Dec. 2
Mann, Todd add to NU total, Dec. 2
Callahan says next phase crucial for NU, Dec. 1
AP tabs NU's Carriker All-Big 12, Dec. 1
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