David Crum

David Crum

David T. Crum has lived all over the country. He resided in both Nebraska and Missouri, embracing the values and developing a deep love for the Midwest. He’s a college history professor and a Blues and Husker fanatic. Although he now lives in the Pine Tree State, his interest and loyalty to the Midwest is unwavering.

Nebraska Football fans are desperately waiting to end the bowl game drought. There are things that need to be done to end it.

3 key areas Nebraska football must improve to go bowling in 2024

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Nebraska Football is among the Top 25 in most players returning for 2024, could that show the map for Matt Rhule's sustained success?

Nebraska Football returning depth shows blueprint for sustained success

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The Nebraska Football defense has caught the nation's attention. Will they be able to do the thing for a second straight season?

Nebraska Football Blackshirts: Premature accolades or force to be reckoned with?

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They Named Names: Pressure's on for Nebraska Football and Matt Rhule

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Nov 11, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Chubba Purdy (12) runs against the Maryland Terrapins during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

Nebraska Football: Should Matt Rhule gamble it all and start Chubba Purdy?

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LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - NOVEMBER 11: Head coach Matt Rhule of the Nebraska Cornhuskers walks to the sidelines during a break in the game against the Maryland Terrapins inthe third quarter at Memorial Stadium on November 11, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

Matt Rhule’s Biggest Test: Getting Nebraska Football a win vs Wisconsin

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Nov 4, 2023; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Heinrich Haarberg (10) looks for a receiver in the third quarter against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-USA TODAY Sports

2024 Nebraska Football QB Situation: Addressing the elephant in the room

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Jan 28, 2023; College Park, Maryland, USA; Maryland Terrapins football head coach Mike Locksley stands near the court before the basket ball game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Protecting the Pigskin: Nebraska Football’s key to victory over Maryland

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Michigan State's Jalen Hunt, left, tackles Nebraska's Logan Smothers during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.210925 Msu Nebraska 097a

3 things Nebraska football must do to beat Michigan State

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Oct 21, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Malachi Coleman (15) and offensive lineman Nouredin Nouili (63) during the fourth quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

The path of least resistance for Nebraska football to go bowling

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Oct 21, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Anthony Grant (23) is stopped by Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Theran Johnson (10) and defensive back Devin Turner (9) during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

Nebraska football must embrace its strength in its defense

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Sep 23, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule and Ron Brown before the game against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

Nebraska Football: An early observation and mid-season evaluation of Matt Rhule

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LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 05: Wide receiver Marcus Washington #7 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers on the field during the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first half at Memorial Stadium on November 5, 2022 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

Nebraska Football: With Marcus Washington out young WRs must be ready

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Sep 30, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Michigan Wolverines running back Blake Corum (2) is stopped by Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Isaac Gifford (2), defensive back Koby Bretz (26), linebacker MJ Sherman (48), and defensive back Tommi Hill (31) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

Nebraska Football vs. Illinois: Blackshirts have a chance for redemption

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Sep 23, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers tight end Thomas Fidone II (24) runs for a touchdown against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

Nebraska Football: Get Thomas Fidone the ball more, right now

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LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - SEPTEMBER 23: Linebacker Nick Henrich #3 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers celebrates a defensive stop in the third quarter at Memorial Stadium on September 23, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

Nebraska Football: Tony White’s defense perfectly suited for a Michigan shutdown

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