Husker Nation Blog

Even if Cooper leaves, Huskers’ WRs will be fine - Marc Hudgen, at Real Football 365, feels pretty confident that no matter what Khiry Cooper decides about his baseball career the Cornhuskers are set at wide receiver.

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.

There was a nice article in the Lincoln Star Journal last week about Bo Pelini’s Football 101 program. The charity event, put on to raise funds for cancer research, drew over 1,000 fans. The attendees raised over $40,000.

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.

Pelini says Solich got ’short end of stick’ - Looking back I think he may have. With that said I think Coach Pelini is the man we should have hired when SP brought Callahan in.

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.

Keller faces long odds in NFL - Sam Keller has a better chance of being a GA at Texas A&M next season then he does at making a NFL team’s roster.

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

Ex-Husker Treu still true to NU, his coach - Adam Treu shouldn’t feel bad. Heck, I was big on Bill Callahan but knew when it was time for him to go.

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.