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Nebraska Cornhuskers News: Dicaprio Bootle’s big break, more

ByOliver Vandervoort|
Dec 5, 2020; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers cornerback Dicaprio Bootle (7) attempts to catch a ball meant for Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) during the first quarter of the game at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2020; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers cornerback Dicaprio Bootle (7) attempts to catch a ball meant for Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) during the first quarter of the game at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

Former Nebraska Cornhuskers star DiCaprio Bootle has gotten a big break as he tries to keep his NFL dreams going. We’ll see how it works out.

Former Nebraska Cornhuskers football star DiCaprio Bootle got a break on Wednesday that could extend his NFL career. The former Huskers defensive back was named to the Carolina Panthers 53-man roster, activating him from the Panthers’ practice squad.

Bootle has been elevated from the practice squad each of the last three weeks, using up all his eligible weeks to be promoted. The Panthers had been carrying just 52 active players since there are several guys on the verge of coming back from injuries.

That little fact means that Bootle has a chance to show that he belongs to stay on the Panthers’ roster. If not he’ll be looking for a new team.

Bootle started his NFL career in the 2021 season as an undrafted free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs. In the last two years, he’s played seven games and amassed 11 tackles.

This year, the former Nebraska Cornhuskers star has contributed exclusively on special teams. It will be interesting to see if the 0-5 Panthers give him a chance to do a bit more.

Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball concludes fall practice

The Nebraska baseball team has finished its fall practice schedule thanks to the Red team overcoming an early two-run deficit in the series finale of Nebraska baseball’s Red-White Series to clinch the series with a 9-4 win on Wednesday afternoon at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

Now that it’s over, Husker fans will have to wait until February to see just what Will Bolt’s boys have on offer this coming season.

Nebraska Soccer in the Top 25

The 9-2-3 Nebraska Cornhuskers soccer team has found itself inside the Top 25. Just ahead of a tilt against the Maryland Terapins, the Huskers have found themselves #24 and #16 in the RPI.

That last number is important as the Huskers start to look towards the postseason.

Nebraska Football GBRewind Episode 1

If you’re like me and you’re missing Nebraska football this weekend, there is something else you can watch. The Nebraska Cornhuskers have started a new video series titled GBRewind.

The first two episodes are available to watch now, in one titled simply, “Belief.”

Nebraska Cornhuskers fans can watch now.

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