Big 12 quarterdeck crowded with talented signal callers – Ivan Maisel breaks down the quarterback position for each team and has kind words to say about Nebraska’s Joe Ganz.

Running games take a backseat to pass-happy offenses in Big 12 – Tim Griffin has an extra long piece about the emphasis on throwing the ball over running it in the quarterback-rich Big 12. Only one Big 12 school is returning a 1,000-yard rusher and that would be Nebraska with Marlon Lucky.

Massey headed North – The Weatherford Democrat, out of Weatherford, Texas, has a really nice writeup on Taylor Massey. For those of you not in the know, Massey recently decided to come pitch for the Cornhuskers after a successful high school career.

Big 12 quarterbacks rule college football – The Kansas City Star has a look at the insane quarterback depth in the Big 12 this year. Joe Ganz gets a mention and Bo is quoted later in the article.

Huskers lose pitcher to pros; gain three new faces – The Lincoln Star Journal reports that Curtis Petersen has decided to go play professional baseball with the Florida Marlins. It sounds like Nebraska might lose a few more students to baseball before this is all said and done.

New Nebraska JV Football Team Kids Club Announced – The Nebraska Athletic Department just launched a Kids Club for any children in the 8th grade or below. Members of the Kids Club get free t-shrits, tickets to the spring game and more.

Husker Recruit Close to a Decision, is it Nebraska? – Big Red Analysis has news that the highly touted high school quarterback, Cody Green, has whittled his choices of schools down to just two: Nebraska and Texas A&M. Supposedly Green has decided on his final destination but isn’t ready to let the media know.

Q: What will the average Husker fan think after reading the book?

JP: Some might be disappointed. Some might have this image, maybe, in their mind that they don’t want distorted. This guy who is on the (Nebraska football) All-Century team, three national championship teams. I can’t control what other people think. I hope they read it and can just understand that I was just trying to tell a story that I went through, that I wasn’t trying to make myself a hero or anything.

Husker recruit still unsigned by Angels – Here’s another take on the Khiry Cooper story including the signing bonus Cooper is set to receive from Anaheim.

Q&A Session with BleacherReport.com’s Ricky Hawkins – This is a nice little question and answer chat with Ricky Hawkins about recruiting and how he sees the season playing out in the Big 12.

Unlike former Football 101 events, Pelini’s also allow men to attend but the majority of guests are still women.

It’s important to remember that even though football in Nebraska is important there are still other things in life. The Football 101 event is a great way for the school and community to take a step back and lend a hand to others in need while still enjoying the game of football.

The early word: Bo’s straight talk working – That is what I like to hear, straight talk. We have had our fill of sugar coating and “coach speak” during the Callahan era.

Meyers has confidence of many associated with NU – Great article on Paul Meyers from the Lincoln Journal Star.

Huskers pick up D-line commit – Thaddeus Randle from Galena Park, TX is the third known commitment for the 2009 class.

Huskers pick up linebacker recruit – Looks like Shawn Bodtmann, a linebacker from Pennsylvania, has commited to Nebraska.

Fresh air from a legend – Are people really suprised that he hasn’t had any complaints. The man is a true living legend.

Funds yet to follow Osborne to NU – I am sure the major donors will come through soon enough.

Ruud excited about chance to play for Patriots – Three Huskers were drafter this weekend. Zack Bowman by the Bears, Carl Nicks by the Saints and Bo Ruud by the Patriots.

Grixby, Panthers agree to pact – While three Huskers were drafted, two have signed free agent deals. Courtney Grixby has signed with the Panthers and Steve Octavien with the Chiefs. Sam Keller and Maurice Purify have not been signed as of yet.

Five teams moving ahead and five in reverse – Matt Hayes from The Sporting News says that the Huskers are one of five teams moving ahead.