Big-time tests await NU

Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany pleads innocent.

Big Ten announces new division alignment plan

Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany pleads innocent.

Michigan-Ohio State rivalry intact

Any Michigan man will tell you, there is nothing quite like beating Ohio State. Every Buckeye agrees, a win over that team from up North is priority No. 1.

Husker linebacker David impresses at fall camp

LINCOLN — Bo Pelini hasn’t yet released any kind of depth chart for his Nebraska football team.

Husker linebacker David impresses at fall camp

LINCOLN — Bo Pelini hasn’t yet released any kind of depth chart for his Nebraska football team.

Huskers rally past CU in three sets

Nebraska wanted to prove it could survive a tough test on the road and overcome a hostile environment even when it wasn’t playing its best volleyball.

Pelini still mulling his options at quarterback

LINCOLN — Bo Pelini probably knows who will be the starting quarterback Saturday when Nebraska opens the season against Western Kentucky.

Big 12 fans target Huskers during last go-round

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Cornhuskers shouldn’t expect a fond farewell from fans when they go on the road this fall.

Creighton’s house will rock for NU

OMAHA — Kirsten Bernthal Booth said Creighton hasn’t ruled out returning to Qwest Center Omaha to host future volleyball matches against Nebraska.

Husker Notebook: Bo says Huskers not ready yet

LINCOLN — Nebraska coach Bo Pelini said he’s still seeking “better attention to detail” as the Huskers progress through the last week of preparation before Saturday’s season opener against Western Kentucky.

Dennard, Amukamara are cornerstones for NU defense

LINCOLN — A knowing laugh, almost devious, follows the start of Carl Pelini’s explanation about the importance of top cornerbacks Prince Amukamara and Alfonzo Dennard to Nebraska’s defense.

Gators edge No. 2 Huskers

OMAHA — Nothing has changed Florida coach Mary Wise’s opinion that one of roads to the final four in Kansas City will go through the NU Colsieum.

NU puts the hammer down

OMAHA — John Cook has seen it happen plenty of times before.

No perfect way to split a conference

A conference was expanding and splitting into divisions, and nobody knew what would happen to its two most bitter football rivals. Would they stay in the same division or be split apart?

No QB decision just yet

Here we are, less than a week away from the start of the college football season, and we still don’t know who Nebraska’s starting quarterback will be.

Offensive improvement key for heralded Huskers

LINCOLN — It’s been almost a decade since Nebraska went into a football season getting this much love.

Missouri pins North hopes on healthy QB Gabbert

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri is counting on a nimble Blaine Gabbert leading the climb back into Big 12 prominence.

Creating a culture

Nebraska is back.

Husker offensive line looking to dominate

Keith Williams says Nebraska fans are going to like what they see from the offensive line this season.

NU defensive backfield looks strong

Brandon Kinnie knows all about the Nebraska secondary.

Pelini makes good use of redshirt option

Bo Pelini likes to redshirt.

'Rooty' ready to do her part for Huskers

Brigette Root has a nickname that just might stick.

Cook fitting in with new team

It’s not always easy to bring a player into a program that has national championship aspirations.

Local walk-ons bring pride to Husker program

LINCOLN — Thinking like any other coach would, Carl Pelini originally figured the best aspect of Nebraska’s heralded walk-on program was its potential to serve as a recruiting security blanket.

Re-igniting drive helps Huskers’ Delano thrive

Brooke Delano’s family had doubts.

NU keeps its options open on defense

LINCOLN — After three weeks of practice in the spring and three more in August, Carl Pelini still can’t offer a specific solution to Nebraska’s biggest question on defense:

Snyder back for year No. 2 of second stint

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Usually when a coach has several quarterback candidates and says no one is standing out, it means no one is outstanding.

Watson praises contenders, but no clear cut QB for NU yet

LINCOLN — Shawn Watson handled every question Thursday as if the Nebraska offensive coordinator had been prepped for his post-practice interview.

Armes hoping to have impact this season for Kentucky

 Ann Armes never doubted the decision to play volleyball for Kentucky.

Pelini not thrilled with Husker practice

LINCOLN — Nebraska coach Bo Pelini was less than enthusiastic about his team’s two-and-a-half hour practice performance Tuesday on the outside practice field north east of Memorial Stadium.

Creighton blue both suit Sjuts

The former Amanda Gates, now a CU assistant, will coach against her old team next week.

Spots still up for grabs at Nebraska

LINCOLN — When it comes to the Nebraska volleyball team’s starting lineup, there aren’t many decisions left for coach John Cook.

Helu an I-back, but not an ‘I’ back

LINCOLN — Another 1,000 yards for I-back Roy Helu and the Nebraska career rushing chart would read like this:

Gill offers contrast with former Kansas coach

LAWRENCE, Kan. — In appearance, temperament and approach, Kansas coach Turner Gill appears to be the polar opposite of the man who left the job amid strife and turmoil.

QB conundrum continues for Buffaloes

BOULDER, Colo. — Once again, the big question at Colorado was whether Tyler Hansen or Cody Hawkins would be the starting quarterback.

ISU hoping to follow Austen Arnaud’s lead

AMES, Iowa — The Insight Bowl victory over Minnesota last season felt like a major victory to Iowa State, a program that’s rarely had much to crow about over long, lean years.

Smith tempers aggression; more comfortable at safety for Huskers

LINCOLN — During his days at John Curtis High School in River Ridge, La., P.J. Smith followed simple instructions when it came to playing safety: stay deep and don’t let anyone behind you.

Sooners aim to break losing habit

NORMAN, Okla. — Just inside the doorway that leads to Oklahoma’s practice field, there’s a reminder that last season was not acceptable for the Sooners.

Husker hammer pacing himself

LINCOLN — At least one Nebraska football player gets clearance to slow his pace at practice in hopes that the Huskers play deep into December this season and a final game in January.

Stung by BCS loss, Texas returns with new QB

AUSTIN, Texas — The start of a new season means the Texas Longhorns can finally — thankfully — start talking about something other than their last game and answering the constant questions of “What if?”

Henry eager for a turn

LINCOLN — Will Henry’s first four years at Nebraska can be summed up with three words.

Huskers No. 8 in AP preseason poll

NEW YORK — Alabama will start this season where it ended last season.

Pelini: QB battle is clearing up

LINCOLN — Coach Bo Pelini said Saturday that he and his coaching staff are beginning to get a better idea of how the three-man competition for the NU quarterback job will play itself out.

Huskers hold Red-White Scrimmage

LINCOLN — Nearly 3,800 fans packed the NU Coliseum on Saturday night to watch the No. 2 Nebraska volleyball team’s annual Red-White Scrimmage, as the Red squad took two-of-three sets (28-26, 21-25, 25-20). After practicing in an empty gym for the past two weeks, the Huskers were able to get out and performer in a regular-season type of atmosphere.

Cook lauds players’ practice efforts ahead of Saturday’s red-white scrimmage

LINCOLN — John Cook liked the way the Nebraska volleyball team performed during its first week of practice.

Aggies look to get back on top

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — For a program steeped in as much tradition as Texas A&M, the last several years have been tough.

Lighter, faster McNeill has big season in reach

LINCOLN — Mike McNeill has no real use for discussion about gaining redemption this fall after a rough football season last year.

New coach, familiar Texas Tech QB question

LUBBOCK, Texas — Tommy Tuberville has a dilemma familiar to Texas Tech.

Upholding tradition is great with Legate

LINCOLN — Tyler Legate can easily list the classics.

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HAMAR: Missouri looks to be trimmer team in 2010

Derrick Washington was kind of a poster boy for a slimmed-down Missouri football team this season.

Laid-back Henery proves powerful player

LINCOLN — It’s not hard for Alex Henery to get lost in a crowd.

HAMAR: K-State looks to ground game

Kansas State isn’t loaded with returning offensive starters.

HAMAR: Jayhawks ready to move on

It was a rough year for the Kansas athletic department.

HAMAR: Buffaloes look to turn around from poor 2009 season

Last season was a tough one for Colorado coach Dan Hawkins and his team.

HAMAR: ISU learned from key losses a year ago

Rashawn Parker didn’t get to make the trip to Lincoln last year.

HAMAR: Oklahoma linebacker a free spirit

Travis Lewis likes to have fun.

HAMAR: Longhorns looking to reestablish running game

Colt McCoy was a huge key to the Texas offense last season.

HAMAR: A&M looks for new scheme for defense

Mike Sherman wanted to play the three-four defense since he was first hired at Texas A&M in 2008.

HAMAR: New era arrives in Lubbock

Mike Leach had his own unique way of doing things.