Jared Crick has really torn up opposing offenses in his three years with the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Ndamukong Suh's alma mater. Crick is a dominating player in his own right; but he's not like Suh. Detroit Lions DL Ndamukong Suh was fined $20,000 by the NFL last Wednesday for a hit on Cincinnati Bengals QB Andy Dalton. Infractions aside, Suh is a beast among beasts, and the … [Read more...] about Nebraska’s Jared Crick: Best NFL Talent in Big 10, Not the Next Suh
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Nebraska Cornhuskers Back-7 Blackshirt Stars: Lavonte David and Alfonzo Dennard
Defense is a tradition in Lincoln, Nebraska. The "Blackshirts" are a legendary point of pride for the Nebraska Cornhuskers college football program, and this year's unit looks especially special. There are future NFL stars and potential national award winners in all three position groups. We'll get to DTs Jared Crick and Baker Steinkuhler later. For now, let's focus on … [Read more...] about Nebraska Cornhuskers Back-7 Blackshirt Stars: Lavonte David and Alfonzo Dennard
Next Ndamukong Suh: Michigan Wolverines Mike Martin? Possibly?
Detroit Lions DL Ndamukong Suh was fined $20,000 by the NFL Wednesday for a hit on Cincinnati quarterback Andy Dalton, Suh's third fine of this sort in the past year. He was obviously upset, tweeting before practice: "$20,000REALLY???!!!!!!… #NFL #BIGFAIL" The reigning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year grabbed the Bengals rookie ginger-haired quarterback after he released the … [Read more...] about Next Ndamukong Suh: Michigan Wolverines Mike Martin? Possibly?
Bubba Starling Snubs Nebraska Cornhuskers; Picks Kansas City Royals
New Nebraska Cornhuskers QB Bubba Starling has a million dollar question to answer. Actually, it's a $10 million question. Because Starling is also the 5th overall pick in the 2011 MLB Draft, by the Kansas City Royals franchise. It looks like it's going to come down to the wire tonight. Much like last year, with MLB #1 overall pick Bryce Harper, we should probably see a … [Read more...] about Bubba Starling Snubs Nebraska Cornhuskers; Picks Kansas City Royals
With Nebraska Cornhuskers in Big 10, All “NU” Rivalry with Northwestern Developing?
There's a new college football team which simply has a "N" on it's helmet in the Big Ten this year. This year, the addition of the Nebraska Cornhuskers means we have a new NU in the league. Contrary to popular practice/belief, the Northwestern Wildcats are NU, not NWU or NW as you'll sometimes hear/see on ESPN. The school chant is "Go U, NU!" The Cats and Cornhuskers haven't … [Read more...] about With Nebraska Cornhuskers in Big 10, All “NU” Rivalry with Northwestern Developing?
NBA Lockout Continues, Former Nebraska Cornhusker Forms Community Basketball League
Many experts believe the entire 2011-12 NBA season might be in serious jeopardy. The official word from the NBA: During the lockout, players will not receive their salaries; teams will not negotiate, sign or trade player contracts; players will not be able to use team facilities for any purpose; and teams will not conduct or facilitate any summer camps, exhibitions, … [Read more...] about NBA Lockout Continues, Former Nebraska Cornhusker Forms Community Basketball League
How Good/Bad Could Nebraska QB Taylor Martinez Be in 2011?
Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Taylor Martinez, sometimes referred to as "T-Mart" or "T-Magic" has a tendency to polarize Husker fans with his play. There are some fans who only know the guy thrust into the Heisman race after setting a NU QB record for rushing yards (241) versus Kansas State, the frosh record for passing yards in a game, and becoming the only Husker signal … [Read more...] about How Good/Bad Could Nebraska QB Taylor Martinez Be in 2011?
Nebraska’s Bo Pelini: Media Day Gaffe Sounds Like Freudian Slip
This year has seen more scandal in college sports than any other in recent memory. And given today's media landscape, this malfeasance and corruption is getting much more coverage than ever. Which has opened the door for discussions on whether or not it's time to pay college football and college basketball players. This is not one of those discussions. What follows is a … [Read more...] about Nebraska’s Bo Pelini: Media Day Gaffe Sounds Like Freudian Slip