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Is It Time for the Black Shirt Tradition To Die?

Husker fans know the both the Blackshirt and black shirt tradition. " The Blackshirts" is the name by which Nebraska's defense is known. "Black shirts" are typically awarded to defensive players who s...

When Will The Blackshirts Be Handed Out?

Will Bo Pelini be handing out Blackshirts over the bye week? The Cornhusker defense held New Mexico to 339 total yards offense, 114 yards rushing and 225 yards passing. The defense didn't give up a t...

Nebraska Defensive Line Must Improve for 2008 To Be Successful

Just some more comments on what I saw that the spring game last weekend.The defensive line did a decent job of standing their ground, so either they're better or the offensive line isn't near as power...

Has the Husker Defense Found A Leader?

"The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word 'crisis.' One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger - but recognize the opportunity." - Ri...

A Disturbing Trend for the Husker Defense

Rushing Passing Total Net Yards Plays Per Play Average Nevada 77 108 185 51 3.6 Wake Forest 236 140 376 77 4.9 USC 313 144 457 68 6.7 Ball State 192 ...

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Fire Kevin Cosgrove?

I recall an e-mail exchange between myself and Corn Blight from three years ago discussing where Sports Illustrated's Stewart Mandel implied that Bret Bielema could spark Wisconsin's defense when he r...


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