Off the Field
Destination: Cozad
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April 9, 2008 by
Many Husker fans have taken a real liking to this recent story in the Omaha World-Herald, concerning current Husker Jared Crick inviting his teammates from Arizona and California to visit and stay with his folks in Cozad, a small community...
"Bad News Season" Gets Worse
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March 10, 2008 by
Wow, do I feel like a dope for posting about "Bad News Season" last week, when it came to Anthony Blue's injury. Little did I realize how much worse the off-season bad news would get this weekend. Two more projected...
"Bad News Season" Begins Today
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March 5, 2008 by
Very seldom does much good news come out during the football off season. Usually it is just reports about injuries and suspensions. Here at BRN, Steve Hanway dubbed the summer off season "Bad News Season." Well, I suppose that moniker...
NU Gets Lucky...Back
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January 15, 2008 by
Yesterday was filled with important news concerning NU's roster for 2008, as Collins Okafor and Josh Williams renewed their commitment to being part of the upcoming recruiting class for the Huskers. But, I was more excited by another piece of...
The Revolving Door Starts Swinging
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November 6, 2007 by
It's that time of year again... The Holidays? Nope. It's firing and resignation season. Sarcasm aside, In the last 24 hours there have been two job changes that affect NU football, directly or indirectly. Jim Rose has stepped down as...
Maurice Purify's Brother Shot and Killed
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August 22, 2007 by
A troubling off season for Nebraska wide receiver Maurice Purify became even more difficult this week. Purify's 29-year-old brother was shot and killed in Oakland, California. Purify left the team Wednesday to travel home, and is expected back in Lincoln...
Bad News Season Mild (Knock on Wood)
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August 6, 2007 by
This week marks the beginning of fall practices for Nebraska. It also marks the unofficial end of the “bad news season” in college football. That’s the period between the end of spring practices and the beginning of fall practices...
Purify Suspended For One Game
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July 20, 2007 by
As I was working to convert Michael Vick's current NFL contract in to a currency that may do him more good in the next 3-5 years (8,600,000 cartons of cigarettes, to be exact) and trying to get my head around...
Corey Young’s Departure Hard to Gauge
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June 19, 2007 by
Corey Young was sort of an enigma as a recruit. On the one hand he was among the lowest-rated members of the 2006 recruiting class. Part of that may be that his prior injuries caused him to be discounted. According...
Bad News Season Gets Worse
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June 8, 2007 by
After a pre-trial diversion made it look like Maurice Purify’s legal problems might go away, the troubled wideout now has been charged with driving while intoxicated. The charge will likely render Purify ineligible to complete the diversion from his earlier...
Purify Incident Marks Beginning of Bad News Season
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May 7, 2007 by
Once all of the bowl games have been played, letter of intent signing day, and Spring football have come and gone, we enter the worst part of the college football calendar – Bad News season. Aside from a few early...
An Unavoidable Topic
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April 4, 2007 by
Typically, Spring brings new life and optimism. It's true in nature, religious symbols, and yes, even Husker football. Hope springs eternal in April. So, why then has a story as old and unsavory as last season's snow-drenched wet leaves taken...
Keller Demonstrates Arm Strength, Lack of Judgment
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March 23, 2007 by
There are two qualities most coveted in a passing quarterback - the ability to make good decitions and a strong arm to deliver a throw on time and on target. Husker quarterback hopeful and Arizona State transfer Sam Keller demostrated...
Chris Patrick Leaving NU For Supplemental Draft
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March 9, 2007 by
Questions have swirled around Chris Patrick's future as a Husker for a few weeks. Today, he made his future plans clear. The Husker's starting left tackle will forego his senior season at NU and make himself available for the...
My Perspective on Marlon Lucky
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February 15, 2007 by
This week I've gotten a lot of requests via e-mail and voice mail asking my take about the Marlon Lucky health situation. I've even had a few people anxious to see a post about it. I can't speak for...
Pay For Play a Bad Idea
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January 19, 2007 by
Rod Gilmore of ESPN is one of many we hear calling for college football players to be paid. In a country that horribly undervalues education, this kind of statement should be no surprise, yet I'm taken aback by it every...
Bye Bye Brandon
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January 15, 2007 by
In a very well worded statement issued out of the NU sports information office, NU starting running back Brandon Jackson announced his intention to leave the Huskers before his senior season and declare himself eligible for the NFL draft....
Happy Halloween Huskers
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November 2, 2006 by
Husker linebackers Stew Bradley and Cory McKeon didn't let last week's loss to Okie State ruin their Halloween festivities. Don't look at the rest of this entry unless you're prepared to see McKeon in yellow tights....
Harrison Beck Skips Practice
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August 6, 2006 by
Sophomore quarterback Harrison Beck skipped Saturday afternoon’s practice session. According to published reports, Beck is apparently disgruntled about a lack of repetitions in practice or a possible demotion to 4th-string quarterback. Beck’s past – from his hyped recruitment to his...
Bomar Out at OU
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August 3, 2006 by
Rhett Bomar has played his last game as an Oklahoma Sooner. Having been caught getting what the NCAA would surely deem an "improper benefit" for a student athlete (in the form of $18,000 for a 5-hour-a-week job), the sophomore...
Big Money Creates Big Expectations
The Omaha World-Herald discussed the salaries for Division 1 head football coaches. The dollar amounts are startling. Thirteen different coaches make $2.0 million a year or more in total compensation (base salary plus various bonuses). Two coaches - Charlie...
A Major Disappointment
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June 1, 2006 by
As details have begun trickling out about the charges facing Nebraska defensive back recruit Major Culbert, it seems likely he won’t get to keep the scholarship he was offered in February. There seems little reason to believe the victims’ are...
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