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Nebraska wide receiver Omar Manning catches a pass Saturday during a football practice at Memorial Stadium.

Sights, sounds, observations and news from Saturday’s open Nebraska football practice

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
April 17, 2021
Nebraska running back Trevin Luben (35) runs with the ball against safety Noa Pola-Gates (21) on Saturday during a football practice at Memorial Stadium.

The Scene: Autographs, high-fives and father-son time at Memorial Stadium for the first time since 2019

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
April 17, 2021
Nebraska's Oliver Martin catches a punt in the second half against Illinois on Nov. 21 at Memorial Stadium.

Husker WR Oliver Martin feels ‘fast and explosive,’ and it’s apparent to his coaches, teammates

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
April 17, 2021
Nebraska tight ends coach Sean Beckton smiles before a game against Iowa last November at Memorial Stadium. 

A Georgia RB and Minnesota TE are the latest in a growing list of June visitors for Huskers

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
April 16, 2021
Nebraska football coach Scott Frost talks with running back Sevion Morrison, who eventually committed to NU and is now a freshman, during the second Friday Night Lights camp of June at Memorial Stadium on June 21, 2019.

NCAA announces end to recruiting dead period, setting stage for busy summer for Huskers

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
April 15, 2021
Nebraska defensive coordinator Erik Chinander talks with players during a spring football practice April 7 at Hawks Championship Center.

‘We’re about where we should be’: At spring’s midpoints, Husker coordinators see progress

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
April 15, 2021
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) leads the team during warmups at a spring football practice Wednesday at Hawks Championship Center.

Life in the Red: OC Matt Lubick says QB Adrian Martinez’s game on ‘another level’ this spring

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
April 14, 2021
Nebraska's Cam Taylor-Britt (5) runs back a punt as he avoids the tackle of Penn State's Daequan Hardy in the first half Nov. 14 at Memorial Stadium.

Defense, special teams … offense? DB Cam Taylor-Britt says he’s game for ‘everything’ NU needs from him

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
April 13, 2021
Nebraska football coach Scott Frost (right) and associate athletic director for football Matt Davison watch as high schoolers run through drills during the second Friday Night Lights camp at Memorial Stadium in June 2019.

With the recruiting dead period expected to end, get to know the six Husker targets planning to visit Lincoln on June 4

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
April 13, 2021
Nebraska quarterbacks (from left to right) Matt Masker, Logan Smothers, Heinrich Haarberg and Adrian Martinez await the start of a sprint during a spring football practice Wednesday at Hawks Championship Center.

Where each Husker quarterback stands at midpoint of spring ball, according to Scott Frost

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
April 12, 2021
Nebraska's Zavier Betts hauls in pass against Purdue on Dec. 5, 2020, in West Lafayette, Ind.

For Husker WR corps in 2021, familiarity may be one key to increased production

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
April 11, 2021
Nebraska defensive lineman Casey Rogers (98) gets a hand on a fourth-down pass from Minnesota QB Tanner Morgan (2) in a Dec. 12, 2020, game at Memorial Stadium.

Why Tony Tuioti is ‘not happy’ and feels he and the Husker DL has ‘a lot to prove’ in 2021

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
April 9, 2021
Markese Stepp, who transferred to Nebraska, scores a touchdown as a member of Southern California in September 2019 in Los Angeles. Could he make an immediate impact with the Huskers?

Husker RB transfer Stepp, vet DL Stille among Huskers to miss all of spring ball with injuries

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
April 8, 2021
Nebraska coach Scott Frost and Husker players watch from the sidelines during the team's game against Rutgers on Dec. 18 in Piscataway, N.J. 

Practice observations: Sights and sounds from Nebraska’s spring practice on Wednesday morning

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
April 7, 2021
Thomas Fidone, shown here during his senior season at Lewis Central in Council Bluffs, Iowa, could make an immediate impact at Nebraska if he remains healthy.

See the numbers Husker newcomers are wearing and some changes, too

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
April 6, 2021
Fans pack Memorial Stadium during the Red-White Spring Game in April 2019. The attendance figure for the game was 85,946.

NU has sold about 24,000 Red-White Spring Game tickets, marking steady demand

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
April 6, 2021
Nebraska's Adrian Martinez looks to connect with a receiver against Rutgers on Dec. 18 in Piscataway, New Jersey. In last season's final four games, Martinez completed 67.6% of his passes for 195.5 yards per game.

From limiting turnovers to self-motivation, Adrian Martinez is focused on an offseason of growth

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
April 5, 2021
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) talks to quarterbacks coach Mario Verduzco during an Aug. 7, 2019, practice at the Hawks Championship Center.

Red Report: Verduzco ‘really comfortable’ with QBs; RB race; special emphasis; Vokolek leading

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
April 5, 2021
Nebraska center Cam Jurgens (51) snaps the ball before blocking South Alabama's Jordon Beaton in August 2019 at Memorial Stadium.

Husker center Cam Jurgens’ next challenge: ‘Ultimate control’ of not only himself, but OL room, too

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
April 4, 2021
Adams Central's Jacob Eckhardt (12) knocks the ball away from Pierce's Ben Brahmer (15) during the Class C-1 state championship game Nov. 20 in Pierce.

‘It’s really special’: Pierce 2023 TE Benjamin Brahmer believes in NU, commits to Huskers early

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
April 3, 2021
Nebraska assistant coaches Tony Tuioti (left) and Barrett Ruud watch the video board during a second-half timeout against Illinois on Nov. 21 at Memorial Stadium.

Three observations following Benjamin Brahmer’s commitment to Nebraska for 2023

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
April 2, 2021
Ezra Miller

Life in the Red: Walk-on Iowa transfer Ezra Miller a name to know in the Husker OL room

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
April 2, 2021
Nebraska head coach Scott Frost confers with assistant coaches Ryan Held (left) and Sean Beckton during the second quarter against South Alabama on Aug. 31, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.

Three observations following Victor Jones Jr.’s commitment to the Huskers

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
April 1, 2021
Victor Jones Jr., a 2022 three-star wide receiver from Orlando, Florida, committed to Nebraska on Thursday.

Huskers land verbal commit from Florida WR Victor Jones Jr., who wants to ‘air it out’ in Lincoln

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
April 1, 2021
Nebraska cornerback Braxton Clark (17) tackles Purdue wide receiver Amad Anderson during the first half in November 2019 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

As key Husker DBs get healthy, Fisher says he ‘couldn’t be more proud’ of the group. He’s got a competition on his hands, too

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
April 1, 2021
Rutgers' Aron Cruickshank returns a kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown during the third quarter against Nebraska on Dec. 18 in Piscataway, New Jersey. 

Dawson, Husker coaches put ST improvement on their own shoulders: ‘There’s no other choice’

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
April 1, 2021
Nebraska head coach Scott Frost (right) watches the work on the field with Huskers defensive coordinator Erik Chinander during the Friday Night Lights event at Memorial Stadium in 2018.

Scott Frost hopes a more normal spring allows Huskers to ‘really dial in’ on lingering flaw

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
March 31, 2021
Damion Daniels (93) talks to his brother Darrion Daniels during practice at Hawks Championship Center in April 2019.

Life in the Red: A couple of young DLs to watch, including one who pushes ‘ridiculous’ weight

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
March 30, 2021
James Monds III (Fort Pierce, Florida) is a three-star cornerback on Nebraska's 2022 recruiting radar. 

Nebraska getting an early June official visit from DB with Husker family history

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
March 30, 2021
Nebraska strength coach Zach Duval watches the team during pregame warmups Sept. 21, 2019, in Champaign, Illinois.

How do Nebraska’s newly released player Performance Index numbers stack up historically?

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
March 29, 2021
Bellevue West's Kaden Helms runs in the 40-yard dash during the Warren Academy’s Top Prospects Showcase at the Omaha Sports Complex on July 25, 2020, in Omaha.

Bellevue West 2022 TE Kaden Helms leaves Huskers out of top 10 schools in his recruitment

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
March 29, 2021
Nebraska's Marquel Dismuke (left) and Luke Reimer tackle Iowa's Tyler Goodson (15) in the second half Nov. 28 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Defensive two-deep: Projecting a veteran Blackshirt group with some young guys knocking at the door

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
March 27, 2021
Nebraska safeties Myles Farmer (18) and Deontai Williams in action Nov. 15 against Penn State at Memorial Stadium.

Spring setup: Returning senior safeties provide a boost, but who’s next in line?

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
March 26, 2021
Nebraska's Cam Taylor-Britt breaks up a pass intended for Purdue's David Bell  on Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind.

Spring setup: One of the Huskers’ fiercest position battles could be at cornerback

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
March 25, 2021
Nebraska running backs coach Ryan Held watches action during the Red-White Spring Game in April of 2019 at Memorial Stadium.

Recruiting notes: A DB to keep an eye on; Popeye Williams sets official visit; OL visited campus

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
March 25, 2021
Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos addresses the crowd assembled for the announcement of the Huskers' new football facility Sept. 27, 2019, at the East Stadium Plaza.

Moos on radio: Huskers may try to move Southeastern Louisiana on Sept. 4; NU ‘brushed off’ moving Oklahoma game

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
March 25, 2021
Penn State quarterback Will Levis (7) gets tackled by Nebraska's JoJo Domann (13) and Will Honas (3) on Nov. 15 at Memorial Stadium.

Spring setup: With everybody back at OLB, is there a wild card candidate to crack the rotation?

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
March 24, 2021
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Ndamukong Suh (93) looks toward the sideline during a Nov. 29 game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Tampa, Fla. The former Husker recently told Shannon Sharpe that he's still mad he didn't win the 2009 Heisman Trophy.

Report: Ndamukong Suh returning to Tampa on one-year deal; Abdullah back with Vikings

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
March 24, 2021
Nebraska assistant coach Mike Dawson walks back to the sideline flanked by Nick Henrich (left) and Will Honas in November at Memorial Stadium.

Spring setup: Honas’ return, progress from Reimer and Henrich put ILBs in good position

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
March 23, 2021
Nebraska cornerback Dicaprio Bootle (23) tackles Iowa tight end Sam Laporta last season at Memorial Stadium.

Watch now: Bootle turns in 4.38-second 40-yard dash plus other Husker pro day observations

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
March 23, 2021
Nebraska's Dicaprio Bootle celebrates a first-half interception against Iowa on Friday at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

After a year unlike any other, pro day goals remain similar for former Huskers: Be ‘extremely fast’

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
March 23, 2021
Nebraska defensive lineman Ben Stille (95) pressures Purdue quarterback Jack Plummer during the second quarter Dec. 5 in West Lafayette, Ind.

Spring setup: What’s the next step for Tuioti’s veteran defensive line group?

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
March 22, 2021
Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez throws under pressure from Iowa's Joe Evans (13) in the second quarter Nov. 27, 2020, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Pencil to paper: Sketching out an offensive two-deep for the Huskers ahead of spring ball

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
March 20, 2021
Nebraska quarterback Logan Smothers (8) cheers on his team from the sideline during the Penn State game in November at Memorial Stadium.

Spring setup: Big stretch ahead for veteran Martinez, youngster Smothers in QB room

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
March 19, 2021
Nebraska head coach Scott Frost (right) talks with quarterback coach Mario Verduzco during warmups before the Red-White Spring Game in 2019.

Four-star 2022 QB MJ Morris talks recruitment, plans to visit NU, baseball and more

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
March 19, 2021
Nebraska's Zavier Betts hauls in pass against Purdue on Dec. 5, 2020, in West Lafayette, Ind.

Spring setup: Huskers like budding WR depth, but who (and how many) will emerge?

PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
March 18, 2021
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