Chris Basnett
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Lincoln, NE, United States
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Early signing period has created ripples in college football; could it ever be tweaked?
Movers and shakers are talking about the recently created early signing period in college football getting an adjustment. → Read More
Nebraska, Creighton basketball teams planning joint pro day in October
On the heels of Dalano Banton's draft success, every player on NU's roster will have the opportunity to perform pro-like workouts for NBA scouts. → Read More
Rapid Reaction: NU had contingencies for Illinois defensive fronts, Lubick says
Yes, the Huskers were planning for the Illini defense to do one thing — and they did another. But, the OC says there were backup plans. → Read More
After talk of commitment to run game, Huskers sputter badly against new-look Illini defense
Nebraska said before the game it had the offensive line and the running backs it needed to commit to the ground game. Then the game started. → Read More
The Scene: The fans return — and Husker fans happily take in the fun parts of college football in trip to Illinois
Football was back, and so were the fans, including Papillion's Tyler Shunk, who made the trip to cheer on the Huskers. For a while, all was well. → Read More
Life in the Red Hot Topic: What does it look like if Nebraska loses at Illinois?
The Life in the Red Podcast crew braves a somewhat uncomfortable question in this week's Hot Topic. → Read More
Scouting Illinois: Breaking down the Illini
Chris Basnett takes a look at the Illini, who return a lot of last season's starters from a 2-6 team but add a new leader, former Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema. → Read More
With Omaha coming to Lincoln, October setting up as huge recruiting month for Husker hoops
Top-five recruit Omaha Biliew will visit Nebraska in October, part of a group of official visitors rivaling any the program has ever had. → Read More
Husker football team 90% vaccinated, NU AD Alberts says
The Nebraska football team is 90% vaccinated, NU athletic director Trev Alberts said Wednesday night. → Read More
The Alliance: What is it, and what does it mean for Nebraska?
Here’s a simplified look at what it all means, and how it might affect Nebraska. → Read More
Rapid Reaction: NU settles on starter at RB, but doesn't reveal name; Reimer reflects on Blackshirt
Both Matt Lubick and Ryan Held were coy, but it appears the lead man will come from the trio of Gabe Ervin, Markese Stepp and Sevion Morrison. → Read More
Allen heats up in second half to lift Huskers past South Dakota
Teddy Allen started to cook, and Nebraska, finally, started to pull away. → Read More
'Ready for the next phase of life': After eight seasons at the helm, Erstad resigns as Husker baseball coach
Nebraska's ultimate grinder has hung up his cleats. → Read More
Two-time cancer survivor takes aim at Tour return
Jarrod Lyle will play at PCCC this week as one of → Read More
Ozarks' Toughest: All about the drive on Millwood's 7th
Narrow tee shot has out of bounds on right side and trees on left → Read More
T of C funds help pay for needed upgrades
Popular basketball tournament is a key fundraiser toward the SPS athletic budget → Read More
Ozarks' Toughest: Island Green's namesake no pushover
The 15th hole is rated just eighth-hardest, but plenty of golf balls find the water → Read More
Summer session: New Lady Bears get a taste of college
Busy summer for freshmen on MSU women's basketball team → Read More
Season of change for Lady Panthers
New coach, new players, same high expectations for Drury women's basketball team → Read More
Nixa's Murphy picks Mississippi State
Eagles running back rushed for 1,793 yards and 22 touchdowns last season → Read More