Now that we are past the seemingly late signing period, the coaching staff is full, including the latest addition of Special Teams Analyst Jonathon Rutledge, and baseball has even started, it feels more and more like spring football each day. The Huskers are doing their part to make it feel that way with the announcement…… Read more »
It has been one of the more talked about staff positions with Nebraska football this offseason, and now the Special Teams Coordinator position has been filled. Jonathan Rutledge took to Twitter Tuesday to make the announcement of his departure from Auburn and his excitement to join Scott Frost. #GBR 🌽 pic.twitter.com/0Y4IctClfi — Jonathan Rutledge (@CoachJRut)…… Read more »
Just as everyone has 10 more months to make 2020 vision jokes and not have any idea what their five-year plans are, Nebraska football is busy filling out non-conference schedules for the rest of the decade and making some additions for the the 2030s. In a Thursday release, the Huskers will take on long-time Big…… Read more »
The rebirth of a league can be a new opportunity for careers. For a Lincoln Southwest grad and former Husker, it feels like a dream. “My junior year of high school, if you would say I’d still be playing football at the age of 26, getting paid to do it, I probably would tell you…… Read more »
The Nebraska Athletic Department has released the details of a finalized contract as well as contract extensions for seven staff members. Recently hired offensive coordinator and receivers coach Matt Lubick will earn $500,000 annually on his two-year contract. Sean Beckton (tight ends), Erik Chinander (defensive coordinator), Zach Duval (strength and conditioning), Barrett Ruud (inside linebackers), Tony…… Read more »
The first Wednesday of February used to be a lot more stressful for coaches around the country. But since 2017, programs have adjusted to the Early Signing Period in December. “Honestly, this Early Signing Day has changed a lot,” said Nebraska coach Scott Frost on the Rivals National Signing Day show. “It’s pretty relaxing now…… Read more »
UPDATE: As of 3:40 Tuesday the Nebraska athletic website has been updated to show the 2023 season beginning with a Thursday game at Minnesota. ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Posted Tuesday Morning Speculation hit social media Monday as it was discovered Minnesota’s football schedule via their website lists their game with Nebraska on a Thursday. Minnesota's website also indicates that…… Read more »
Just hours after announcing the departure of Troy Walters, Nebraska football has filled the vacancy. Matt Lubick will be joining the football staff, taking over the roles of Offensive Coordinator and Wide Receivers Coach. The move is pending a University background check, according to the release. Lubick has 24 years of collegiate coaching experience, including…… Read more »
The Nebraska football program announced Friday afternoon that the Huskers and Troy Walters “have mutually agreed to part ways.” Walters was a member of Scott Frost’s staff for two years at UCF and came to Nebraska in 2018 where he served as Wide Receivers coach and Offensive Coordinator. He was a finalist for the 2017 Broyles…… Read more »
In the same week that Husker volleyball brought back a former coach to the staff, football does the same. Mike Dawson returns to Nebraska after spending a year in the National Football League coaching outside linebackers for the New York Giants. Dawson coached Nebraska’s defensive line in 2018 and was in the same position at…… Read more »