http://www.realfootball365.com Nebraska Cornhuskers Football News, scores, analysis and discussion. College Football News. en-us info@realfootball365.com Copyright (C) 2005-2008 www.realfootball365.com http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/nebraska/12375 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/nebraska/12375 Last week, Tom Shatel of the Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald quilled a column about the Huskers’ goal of scheduling respectable BCS opponents for their future nonconference slate. The reason for that was simple: The Nebraska brass does not like playing weaker foes. “(Head coach) Bo (Pelini), Coach (athletic director Tom) Osborne and myself are in agreement that we want to play the best schedule... mahudgens@yahoo.com (Marc Hudgens) Nebraska Cornhuskers 2008-08-18T05:04:00-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/nebraska/12344 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/nebraska/12344 It was after the Red-White spring game that Nebraska head coach Bo Pelini stated his players must learn the principles and concepts of what he’s teaching them. With all the time that’s passed since then, it’s clear that the first-year coach’s No. 1 principle at this point, with the season nearing, is perfection. "We have high standards around here," Pelini says. "That’s what we want,... mahudgens@yahoo.com (Marc Hudgens) Nebraska Cornhuskers 2008-08-14T05:04:00-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/nebraska/12318 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/nebraska/12318 It was around the middle of June when Nebraska’s recruiting for 2009 hit a bit of a lull. After the Huskers received a verbal commitment from Trinity High (Euless, Texas) running back Dontrayevous Robinson on May 16, things got awfully quiet for a couple months. Then, though, Nebraska's recruiting began to heat up in early July. In fact, on the ninth day of the month, the first of four... mahudgens@yahoo.com (Marc Hudgens) Nebraska Cornhuskers 2008-08-11T05:04:00-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/nebraska/12283 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/nebraska/12283 The reigning Big XII rushing leader has had a bit of the spotlight taken from him in Lincoln, Neb., as Huskers senior running back Marlon Lucky will share reps with rising sophomore Roy Helu Jr. this season. But the fact that Lucky is poised to split time and is being somewhat overshadowed doesn’t mean he'll fly under NFL scouts' radar. Lucky is widely known to possess good hands, which... mahudgens@yahoo.com (Marc Hudgens) Nebraska Cornhuskers 2008-08-07T05:11:00-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/nebraska/12257 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/nebraska/12257 A recent column in the New York Times states that Agile Sports Technologies’ “Huddle” program, created by former Nebraska students, is like Facebook because it's an Internet community where a versatile electronic playbook and a communication link between coaches and players exist. Greg Bishop, the columnist, went on to say that the New York Jets will use it this season, largely because... mahudgens@yahoo.com (Marc Hudgens) Nebraska Cornhuskers 2008-08-04T05:00:01-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/nebraska/12228 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/nebraska/12228 A recent Omaha World-Herald column from two Sundays ago talked about the Nebraska offensive line and its weight loss goals, stating that nine big uglies began spring drills at 300-plus pounds. The first reaction to that was quizzical; after all, the unwritten code is that most linemen, whether they're in college or the pros, must exceed 300 pounds. The average height of Nebraska's O-linemen is... mahudgens@yahoo.com (Marc Hudgens) Nebraska Cornhuskers 2008-07-31T05:06:00-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/nebraska/12195 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/nebraska/12195 Nebraska's untested linebacking corps will be key for the Blackshirts this year, but the team's secondary might be just as important. Why? Because the Big XII is a conference featuring numerous spread offenses. In Missouri, quarterback Chase Daniel -- a preseason Heisman Trophy candidate -- gives the Tigers a high-flying offense, and so does the Kansas Jayhawks' Todd Reesing. Then there's... mahudgens@yahoo.com (Marc Hudgens) Nebraska Cornhuskers 2008-07-28T05:00:01-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/nebraska/12111 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/nebraska/12111 Chances are Nebraska linebackers coach Mike Ekeler won’t be in Lincoln for the long haul, unless it’s somehow as the Huskers’ head coach. He likely will be in big demand sooner than later, with his persona and work ethic paving the way in gold. The 36-year old has been receiving a great deal of press since rolling into Lincoln with new coach Bo Pelini. The bulk of it revolves around... mahudgens@yahoo.com (Marc Hudgens) Nebraska Cornhuskers 2008-07-21T05:01:00-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/nebraska/11997 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/nebraska/11997 When asked which college football team was the best of the 1990s, most fans probably say Florida State (1993 national champion, 1999 BCS champ), Florida (1996 national champion, the great Steve Spurrier era), or Miami (1991 national champion, 92-27 mark over the decade). OK, fine. Can’t argue with facts. But how is it that so few (aside from Nebraska fans, of course, and this writer) mention... mahudgens@yahoo.com (Marc Hudgens) Nebraska Cornhuskers 2008-07-14T05:01:00-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/nebraska/11967 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/nebraska/11967 Dayton High (Texas) quarterback Cody Green gave his verbal to the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Wednesday for the 2009 class. “Coach Watson and Coach Ek, there’s not enough words I can say about those two guys, especially Coach Watson,” the four-star gunslinger said. “He helped me out a lot. I’ll be 17 when I get (to Nebraska) and I need a parent figure more than a coach going into college.... mahudgens@yahoo.com (Marc Hudgens) Nebraska Cornhuskers 2008-07-10T17:46:01-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/nebraska/11902 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/nebraska/11902 RealFootball365 would like to thank legendary Nebraska coach and athletic director Dr. Tom Osborne for taking time with us and reflecting on his career in Lincoln and sharing his thoughts on new coach Bo Pelini and the upcoming season in this exclusive interview. *** Q: If you had to pick just one, what would be the highlight of your career at Nebraska? OSBORNE: I suppose if it was one... mahudgens@yahoo.com (Marc Hudgens) Nebraska Cornhuskers 2008-07-07T05:59:00-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/nebraska/11817 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/nebraska/11817 When former Nebraska quarterback Sam Keller suffered an injury late in the Huskers' loss to Texas last season, there was certainly a proverbial lump in backup Joe Ganz’s throat. But the current senior didn’t let that stop him, answering his butterflies by firing a 4-yard touchdown pass to Maurice Purify with just under 2 minutes left in the game. Moreover, Ganz followed up his touchdown pass... mahudgens@yahoo.com (Marc Hudgens) Nebraska Cornhuskers 2008-06-30T05:01:00-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/nebraska/11721 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/nebraska/11721 Because of fame and fortune, it’s always very difficult for a teenager -- or anyone, for that matter -- to turn down a shot at playing in the big leagues. Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Khiry Cooper is no different. Don't be shocked if the 6-foot-2, 175-pound Cooper, a draft pick of Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Angels, opts to go for a potential $150,000 signing bonus instead of... mahudgens@yahoo.com (Marc Hudgens) Nebraska Cornhuskers 2008-06-23T05:10:00-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/nebraska/11630 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/nebraska/11630 Disciples of recruiting know that their religion seems to be an ebb-and-flow thing. Their team may go many months between acquiring commitments, but then the proverbial floodgates open. Virginia Tech is a prime example: Before June 7, the Hokies only had one commitment. Since then, though, they have landed five more (four for 2009, and one for 2010). That’s a bit on the extreme side, but you... mahudgens@yahoo.com (Marc Hudgens) Nebraska Cornhuskers 2008-06-16T05:00:00-05:00 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/nebraska/11533 http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/nebraska/11533 The knee-jerk response to what should be the expectations for the Nebraska Cornhuskers this season is a winning record and a bowl win. Looking at last season’s 5-7 mark, it sounds easy. But then again, it may not be. Any head coaching change, even one perceived as positive, throws the entire formula out with the bathwater. That's not to say new skipper Bo Pelini won’t be successful at... mahudgens@yahoo.com (Marc Hudgens) Nebraska Cornhuskers 2008-06-09T05:20:00-05:00