Nebraska Cornhuskers News: Brand new Blackshirts, more

The Nebraska Cornhuskers football team handed out some new Blackshirts this week in order to account to some stepping up and some getting hurt.

The timing of when to hand out the new Blackshirts is likely not a coincidence. They arguably played their best game of the year against an Illini offense that seemed confused and stymied all game last Friday.

The trio of new Blackshirts aren’t really a surprise either. Defensive coordinator Tony White announced that safety Phalen Sanford, linebacker Nick Henrich and defensive end Jimari Butler were the proud recipients. White said that the handing out of the black practice jerseys was in line with what the tradition has been, as all three are usually starters or spend plenty of time on the field.

Other Nebraska Cornhuskers news

• As we move further into the Nebraska football season, we’re starting to find out when the Huskers are going to play the rest of their games. Right at the top of the list is the game against the Purdue Boilermakers. The tilt that could go a long way towards getting the Huskers to a bowl will kick off at 2:30pm

• Speaking of scheduling, the Nebraska Cornhuskers fans will get their first look at Fred Hoiberg’s latest edition when they take on Doane in an exhibition game on October 29. The game will tip off at 5pm that Sunday but viewers won’t be able to see it unless they subscribe to BTN+, which, is not a good investment.

• One Nebraska Cornhuskers sports that just doesn’t get enough attention is Wrestling, though it appears the Big Ten is taking steps to rectify that. The Big Ten announced it will televise five Nebraska Wrestling matches during the current season.

• Those who have been checking out the GBRewind video series can now watch the third installment of this behind the scenes peek at how Matt Rhule is running the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team.