Video: Defensive coordinator Mark Banker and the Huskers get back to work after spring break

Video: Defensive coordinator Mark Banker and the Huskers get back to work after spring break: Nebraska defensive coordinator Mark Banker spoke with the media after Tuesday's spring football practice.

Huskers Host Jays Tuesday on BTN

Huskers Host Jays Tuesday on BTN: Lincoln - Fresh off a 5-0 road trip that included a conference opening sweep at Purdue, the Nebraska baseball team (16-7 3-0 Big Ten) returns to Hawks Field on Tuesday night for a 6:32 p.m. meeting with the Creighton Bluejays (16-4, 0-0 Big East). It will be the first of three games between the two teams this year, with the final two games played at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha.

Recruiting: Keyshawn's commit, California recruiting and shedding old narratives

Recruiting: Keyshawn's commit, California recruiting and shedding old narratives: Even if every California prospect who suddenly took interest in Nebraska after Keyshawn Johnson Jr.'s commit wanted to play for Nebraska, well NU probably couldn't take them all.

Mad Chatter: Will Villanova's breakthrough silence Big East critics? Why 2016 tourney is ripe for rallies

Mad Chatter: Will Villanova's breakthrough silence Big East critics? Why 2016 tourney is ripe for rallies: Nova's Final Four run is a credibility boost for Creighton's new conference.

Huskers Hold on for 9-8 Win, Sweep Boilermakers

Huskers Hold on for 9-8 Win, Sweep Boilermakers: West Lafayette, Ind. – The Nebraska baseball team (16-7, 3-0 Big Ten) completed a sweep of the Purdue Boilermakers (4-17, 0-3 Big Ten) on Sunday afternoon, holding on for a 9-8 victory. It's the first conference road sweep by the Huskers since May of 2014, when Nebraska swept Michigan State in East Lansing.

Sports Shorts!

The Kansas loss was a bracket breaker. More than half of the entries had Kansas winning. The Kansas-Villanova game may have been for the Championship. Kansas had a huge lapse in the first half where they turned the ball over ten times in like twelve times down the court. That was the killer. Villanova is too good to do that.

When Michigan St lost that knocked a lot of people out early. Since then Duke, Oregon, and Xavier have also lost.

I don't see North Carolina or Virginia having any trouble of winning today. Today's games won't be as exciting because Syracuse and Notre Dame have had upsets to get where they are and their time is coming to an end.

Who will win? I have already said I like Villanova. I think they will beat Oklahoma. I will take Virginia to beat North Carolina in a great game. This year's champion will be a surprise in Virginia.

The Nebraska baseball team plays today at Purdue at 11 am. NU has won the first two games and are 15-7 and 2-0 in the conference.

Still liking the NBA a lot. Its like watching college basketball again but the talent level is much much higher.

The Spring Game is in three weeks. I am anxious to see how some of the players do although we know that it doesn't mean a lot of a player has a great spring. (Wilbon,Darlington).

Happy Easter!! THE LORD HAS RISEN!

Huskers Open Big Ten Play at Purdue

Huskers Open Big Ten Play at Purdue: With 10 wins in its last 11 games, including a two-game sweep of Indiana State earlier this week, the Nebraska baseball team (13-7 0-0 Big Ten) opens its Big Ten schedule on Friday with the first game of a three-game series against the Purdue Boilermakers (4-14, 0-0 Big Ten) in West Lafayette, Ind.

Huskers Open Big Ten Play at Purdue

Huskers Open Big Ten Play at Purdue: With 10 wins in its last 11 games, including a two-game sweep of Indiana State earlier this week, the Nebraska baseball team (13-7 0-0 Big Ten) opens its Big Ten schedule on Friday with the first game of a three-game series against the Purdue Boilermakers (4-14, 0-0 Big Ten) in West Lafayette, Ind.

Shatel: Storm Chasers boss says Royals interested in exhibition at Werner Park

Shatel: Storm Chasers boss says Royals interested in exhibition at Werner Park: For our next sports project, we need a major league exhibition game. Pipe dream? Maybe not. Storm Chasers President Martie Cordaro said Monday that the Kansas City Royals are “very interested” in playing a preseason game in Omaha in the near future.

Ahman Green's role cut from 'Batman v Superman'

Ahman Green's role cut from 'Batman v Superman': Green told TMZ Sports that he has been cut from the superhero blockbuster, which comes to theaters Thursday night, though his role might eventually be restored.

Young Huskers Grow in 2015-16

Young Huskers Grow in 2015-16: With one of the country's youngest teams, the Nebraska men's basketball team experienced growing pains, but closed the season by playing some of its best basketball of the year.

Huskers Continue to Grind Before Break

Huskers Continue to Grind Before Break: Lincoln, Neb. --- The Nebraska football team practiced for just over two hours on the Ed and Joyanne Gass practice fields on Thursday afternoon.

Mad Chatter: Enduring Northern Iowa's collapse from Ali's couch; the Pac-12's terrible weekend; Adam LaRoche saga

Mad Chatter: Enduring Northern Iowa's collapse from Ali's couch; the Pac-12's terrible weekend; Adam LaRoche saga: Northern Iowa's hero of 2010, Ali Farokhmanesh, watched helplessly Sunday night from a Council Bluffs living room.

Sport Shorts!

The brackets are getting broke up. Teams like Baylor, USC, Kentucky, Michigan St., West Virginia, and even Stephen F Austin have been beaten. My brackets are well down the list. Oh well, there is still a chance. There is a lot of parity in college basketball right now but the ACC looks pretty good right now.

I really like Lee Barfknecht article on Nebraska's quest to find a big man. Great read. The story is on this blog so make sure you take time to read it.

Jimmie Johnson won the Nascar race in Fantana, California and is off to a great start this year.

Keyshawn Johnson Jr will make his college choice this week. This will be huge as he is a great wide receiver and he has close ties to two other top rated players in his high school.

UCLA basketball coach Steve Alford is giving back his one year extension.

WR Brandon Reilly has been picked up for DUI. His suspension will be announced later, if at all.

OU's Buddy Hield had 29 points in the second half today.

Barfknecht: Tim Miles re-evaluating his approach to luring big men to Nebraska

Barfknecht: Tim Miles re-evaluating his approach to luring big men to Nebraska: Many of Tim Miles’ struggles are traceable to having too few big men, and lackluster production from the ones who were recruited.

Nebraska WR Brandon Reilly suspected of DUI

Nebraska WR Brandon Reilly suspected of DUI: Nebraska wide receiver Brandon Reilly early Friday morning was stopped while driving his car and ticketed with suspicion of DUI by the Lincoln Police Department.

Warren Buffett's $1 million bracket prize will go unclaimed; 2 Berkshire employees to split $100,000

Warren Buffett's $1 million bracket prize will go unclaimed; 2 Berkshire employees to split $100,000: After the first 21 NCAA Tournament games, none of the 100,000-plus brackets submitted by Berkshire Hathaway employees was spotless. Middle Tennessee's victory Friday over favored Michigan State eliminated the last two bracket entries.

Huskers Win 7-3, Take Series From Wichita State

Huskers Win 7-3, Take Series From Wichita State: Lincoln – After dropping the series opener on Friday, the Nebraska baseball team (11-7, 0-0 Big Ten) responded with a pair of wins over the Wichita State Shockers (6-13, 0-0 MVC) to take the series. Following a 4-0 shutout on Saturday the Huskers took the rubber match on Sunday, 7-3.

A B1G Fan Who Loves Miles Can’t Wait for a Big Man

A B1G Fan Who Loves Miles Can’t Wait for a Big Man: Remember two years ago when Nebraska upset 2014 NCAA Final Four qualifier Wisconsin in the final weekend of the regular season? Remember the 89-year-old man who stood up for that entire game

Huskers Continue to Grind Before Break

Huskers Continue to Grind Before Break: Lincoln, Neb. --- The Nebraska football team practiced for just over two hours on the Ed and Joyanne Gass practice fields on Thursday afternoon.

Nebraska Drops Slugfest to Arkansas

Nebraska Drops Slugfest to Arkansas: A furious rally by the 23rd-ranked Nebraska softball team fell just short in an 11-10 loss to Arkansas on Saturday

Junior day recap: Huskers host dozens of recruits, add second 2017 commitment

Junior day recap: Huskers host dozens of recruits, add second 2017 commitment: Nebraska’s junior day Saturday attracted dozens of recruits, both in-state and out-of-state prospects.

Sport Shorts

The men's NU basketball team will not be playing in postseason play. As a fan I am disappointed but I am sure the team and Athletic Department made the right decision.

In non-sports news I read today the the IKEA founder, who is worth $40 billion , buys his clothes at flea markets. I told my wife this and she said "good for him". She didn't get the hint.  http://www.omaha.com/money/with-a-net-work-of-more-than-billion-ikea-founder/article_b79ecfad-4aa7-5f32-ad68-1821a848cd6b.html

Omaha World-Herald's om Shatel had a great article on how the interest in basketball in the State of Nebraska is picking up!!  Creighton, Nebraska, and UNO showed promise for the future this year. The High School State Basketball tournament was full of excitement. With excitement brings more Division I players. We have seen it in volleyball.  http://www.omaha.com/sports/shatel-as-passion-for-college-hoops-rises-state-s-teams/article_96096ec4-270c-5707-bae0-de436725ee6a.html

Prince Amukamara is headed to the Jacksonbille Jags after signing a one year contract.

WR Jason McQuitty from Missouri became the second player to commit to Nebraska for the 2017 class. He is a four star by Rivals ratings!! Wideout coach Keith Williams had a lot to do with McQuitty coming to Nebraska. The other member of the class is linebacker Willie Hampton from Florida.

I really think Keyshawn Johnson, Jr will come to Nebraska. He seems to really like the new coaches.

Michigan St. and Purdue are the two best teams in the Big 10. I like Purdue the most because of their size.

Jessica Shepard had the best freshman season ever for the NU women.

Huskers choose not to pursue postseason basketball

Huskers choose not to pursue postseason basketball: The Nebraska basketball season has come to an end. The Huskers will not pursue a spot in one of the various postseason basketball tournaments, Tim Miles said Saturday.

Nebraska beats the Big 10 defending champs!

Nebraska beat Wisconsin tonight 70-58 and will face a ranked team tomorrow night in Maryland. Maryland is beatable but Nebraska will need to have almost a perfect game to pull it off. Go Big Red!

Schreiber Hits Two Homers, Huskers Blank Bears 8-0

Schreiber Hits Two Homers, Huskers Blank Bears 8-0: Lincoln – The Nebraska baseball team (4-6, 0-0 Big Ten) won its 38th straight home opener on Tuesday afternoon at Hawks Field with a 8-0 shutout of the Northern Colorado Bears. Sophomore Scott Schreiber drove in a career-high four runs with two home runs and a double, while fellow sophomore Garett King tossed 6.0 scoreless innings for his first win of the year.

Huskers Open Big Ten Tournament Action Wednesday

Huskers Open Big Ten Tournament Action Wednesday: Nebraska will open up Big Ten Tournament play on Wednesday, as the Big Ten Conference announced the 2016 Big Ten Tournament bracket Sunday evening.

Sport Shorts!

This is a great article by Tom Shatel of the Omaha World-Herald on John Parella.
http://www.omaha.com/huskers/shatel-passion-carries-john-parrella-to-place-he-d-left/article_7ecf2d28-2bfa-52e3-b857-d65d2491ab1c.html

This is my favorite article today which is also in the Omaha World-Herald about Tra-Deon Hollins.
http://www.omaha.com/sports/a-year-after-surviving-a-hail-of-bullets-tra-deon/article_cf8c64ca-528e-5fcc-8e1a-c2b876969052.html

The Nebraska men play today at 1 pm on BTN vs. Northwestern. This is an away game. Northwestern is favored by five points.

Nancy Reagan passed away today at the age of 94.

Zac Darlington has switched from quarterback to wide receiver. With a lot of talent at wide receiver it will be interesting to see how  he does. It may take him a year to adapt but he is very athletic and will do well.

Lovie Smith is the new Illinois head coach?

It is reported that former Bears and Tampa Bay Bucs head coach Lovie Smith is going to be the next head coach for Illinois.The Big 10 keeps getting stronger and stronger with top notch coaches!

The Nebraska men's basketball plays tomorrow at Northwestern. Nebraska has to win tomorrow so we will go with:

Nebraska 70
Northwestern 69

The Husker baseball team is tied with Long Beach State 0-0 going into the bottom of the 12th.

Huskers lost 1-0,

Pro Day: Vincent Valentine says NFL Combine was 'mentally draining,' NU coaching staff a factor in decision to go pro

Pro Day: Vincent Valentine says NFL Combine was 'mentally draining,' NU coaching staff a factor in decision to go pro: Fresh off his performance at the NFL Combine, Nebraska defensive lineman Vincent Valentine looked fit and fresh at NU's Pro Day.

Shavon Shields repeats as first-team Academic All-American

Shavon Shields repeats as first-team Academic All-American: Nebraska basketball senior Shavon Shields was named Thursday an Academic All-American for the second straight year by the College Sports Information Directors of America.

McKewon: Don’t lose any sleep over Husker spring storylines

McKewon: Don’t lose any sleep over Husker spring storylines: As Nebraska coach Mike Riley prepares to address the media Wednesday in his spring football press conference, I’ll offer this public service announcement: Jumping to conclusions and overreacting in early March can be hazardous to your health.