The Nebraska football program needs a national identity reset. Coach Matt Rhule aims to do just that, but is it reasonable to expect it to happen in his first season?Certainly not, but if a healthy recovery is under way, there will be early evidence. Those who care about the program’s long-term welfare will be watching
Gift this article Share this article paywall-free. SAM MCKEWON Omaha World-Herald The terminology slipped out as Nebraska football’s spring camp progressed. One particular phrase perked ears.“Jack” linebacker. It might have been Nebraska MJ Sherman who said it first, and linebackers coach Rob Dvoracek who unpacked it further as a “versatile role” – you know, a
SAM MCKEWON Omaha World-Herald Garrett Nelson might go golfing before Saturday. He’ll definitely grill some burgers at some point this weekend. And if NFL teams come calling, he’ll use the same phone he does every day. No burners for him.Just a lot of emotions as the former Nebraska pass rusher waits to see when
Welcome back to the Lincoln Journal Star’s Just Askin’ mailbag.I know it’s been awhile, but since spring football has wrapped up, I figured it was time to have a spring mailbag.The premise is straightforward: You ask me some questions about Nebraska athletics; I attempt to answer them.If you want your question included in the next