Go Big Read: Nebraska Baseball and More Nebraska Football News

The Nebraska football team may be hard at work preparing for spring practice, but the Big Red baseball team has taken the field for the first time.

Some nasty weather came through Tempe, Ariz. this weekend causing Nebraska’s series with UC-Riverside to bunch a doubleheader into Friday’s performance before washing Saturday and Sunday’s games out.

The Big Red split the series dropping the first game 4-3 thanks to four unearned runs following a Husker error. The Huskers would get revenge in the second game as Nebraska picked up four doubles. Big Red freshman pitcher Paul Tillotson sat 10 straight Highlanders down to begin his career before UC-Riverside’s Mark Contreras decked a one-out single.

Next up, Darin Erstad’s squad will take on Oregon State and Utah in Surprise, Ariz. from February 23-26. Hopefully sunny skies allow the Huskers to take home a few more wins.

10 Best Nebraska Football Links of the Week

1. “Steven M. Sipple: Devaney says Nebraska ‘not conceding an inch’ to Big Ten powers” (Lincoln Journal Star)
“We’re not conceding anything. Screw Ohio State and Michigan.” This is an actual quote from the article. There’s a reason this took the top spot.

2. “Meet Calibraska, the racehorse named after Nebraska football’s recruiting movement in California” (Land of 10)
If you haven’t already, you really must meet Calibraska. The racehorse is far away from Memorial Stadium, but his alias has some quality Big Red connections.

3. “Trent Bray stays put and gets raise, pushing Nebraska assistant salaries near $4 million” (Omaha World-Herald)
Nebraska linebackers coach Trent Bray shrugged off other job opportunities this offseason to remain with the Big Red and was rewarded for his loyalty.

4. “Top Nebraska quarterback target Tanner McKee on making the Elite 11, and where he stands with Huskers” (Land of 10)
One of the apples of Danny Langsdorf’s eyes this recruiting cycle has been invited to one of the premiere quarterback camps in the nation. Find out where the Big Red sits in his mind.

5. “Shatel: Winding road with many connections led Mike Riley’s confidant Dan Van De Riet to Nebraska” (Omaha World-Herald)
You can call him “The Wolf”, but he prefers DVD. Garlic ice cream, frog leg, scampi and pepper steak sandwiches begin his story.

6. “Recruiting: Nebraska sets dates for Friday Night Lights camps” (Omaha World-Herald)
Start preparing your calendar. The dates for Nebraska’s FNL camps have been made official and if they’re open to the public, you’re not going to want to miss the talent of tomorrow.

7. “Upcoming recruiting class that should be heavy on DBs sets up well for Williams” (Lincoln Journal Star)
Donte’ Williams jumped onto the Big Red Bandwagon a little late in the 2017 cycle, but now that he’s all in and faces a class that needs big-time defensive backs, it’s time to see just what he can do.

8. “Nebraska Cornhuskers WR Jordan Westerkamp on his NFL prep: ‘Control what you can control, and work your tail off’” (Land of 10)
Former Nebraska wideout Jordan Westerkamp chimes in on his rehab and how he’s attacking his potential future in the NFL with a very familiar mentality.

9. “Stunning Loss to Nebraska Leaves Ohio State Head Coach Thad Matta ‘Dumbfounded'” (Eleven Warriors)
Following Nebraska’s one-point victory over the Buckeyes in Columbus, Ohio State’s Thad Matta didn’t quite have the words to explain what happened on OSU’s home court.

10. “Examining new Husker assistant Bob Elliott’s recruiting results over last decade” (Omaha World-Herald)
Just how effective has new Nebraska safeties coach Bob Elliott been over the last 10 years when it comes to bringing quality talent on board? Have a look.

Husker Corner Round Up:

Football:
Bob Elliott Hired as Safeties Coach
What Does Bob Elliott’s Hiring Mean?
Players with Best Valentine’s Day Names
Biggest Crushes in Husker History
Throwback Thursday: McNeese Learned to Fear Ameer Abdullah
Five Things Husker Fans Should Do on Game Day

Recruiting:
A Duo of Quarterbacks Is on 2018 Menu
Better Know a Prospect – Colson Yankoff
Kurt Warner’s Son to Walk on for Huskers

Basketball:
Huskers Look To Tame Nittany Lions
Huskers Declaw Nittany Lions in Blowout Win
Huskers Finally on Good End of One-Point Final

Stat of the Week:

TeamRankings.com projects Nebrasketball to win one of its final four regular season games with a 62.5 percent probability over Illinois. The site gives the Huskers a 20.5 percent chance versus Michigan State, a 20.1 percent chance versus Minnesota and a 37.4 chance against Michigan.