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Wisconsin Badgers vs. #22 Nebraska Cornhuskers: Brutally Honest Preview

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Excitement, mystery and revenge are just a few of the words that can be used to describe the start of the conference season for the Wisconsin Badgers and Nebraska Cornhuskers. Both teams look to move forward from what was a disappointing non-conference slate from not only their-selves, but the entire Big Ten conference as a whole. The Badgers are still searching for their … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers vs. #22 Nebraska Cornhuskers: Brutally Honest Preview

Can Nebraska RB Rex Burkhead win the Big 10 Silver Football?

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Perhaps the position with the most tradition at Nebraska is tailback. The starter this fall is Rex Burkhead, a senior who's been inspired by some of the past greats in Lincoln. "Roy (Helu) last year, he was a guy I looked up to quite a bit. He was a great player, but also a great person. Seeing how he went about his business, and his daily routine," Burkhead said. … [Read more...] about Can Nebraska RB Rex Burkhead win the Big 10 Silver Football?

Nebraska spring football: preview of the Cornhuskers offense and defense

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After ending their 2011 campaign with a disappointing defeat at the hands of the South Carolina Gamecocks, the Nebraska Cornhuskers are more than happy to herald in a new season with the return of spring football. Nebraska began its spring football season on March 10 and ran three practices before ending temporarily on March 14. The season has been idle since as players … [Read more...] about Nebraska spring football: preview of the Cornhuskers offense and defense

Rapid Reaction: Cornhuskers Roll Over Spartans in Defensive Battle

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Rex Burkhead carried the ball 35 times for 130 yards and two touchdowns, and the Nebraska Cornhuskers' defense held the Michigan State Spartans to only 187 total yards of offense on Saturday, both of which were huge factors in the Huskers' 24-3 dismantling of a Spartan team that had been rolling coming into the game in Lincoln. … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Cornhuskers Roll Over Spartans in Defensive Battle