If you’re looking for insight into Nebraska football’s 27-20 loss to UCLA, you’re not likely to find it here. The truth is, you might not be interested in reading further. The reason? Because it seems like “Here we go again,” to quote any number of those among the...
Mike Babcock
Hail Varsity Digest | Mike Babcock Edition | 10/31/24
10-31-24 UNDERCOVER WORK First, before looking briefly at the big picture Saturday’s game against UCLA, consider defensive coordinator Tony White’s praise for senior JACK linebacker MJ Sherman Tuesday. “He sets a great example, being an older guy,” said White....
An Upset, Almost: Babcock on Nebraska’s Football’s Loss at No. 4 Ohio State
MJ Sherman offered an accurate metaphor regarding Nebraska’s mindset following Saturday’s 21-17 loss to Ohio State in Columbus. The Huskers need to “keep chopping at that tree,” the JACK linebacker said. “One day it’s going to fall.” Coach Matt Rhule was more...
Hail Varsity Digest | Mike Babcock Edition | 10/22/24
10-22-24 FIRST, AND ONLY With 10:53 remaining in the third quarter, Ohio State’s Carlos Hyde scored his second touchdown from 1 yard out—the first had come early in the second quarter on a 63-yard run—to give the Buckeyes at 27-6 lead over No. 14 Nebraska, much to...
Husker Heartache: Babcock On Nebraska Football’s Blowout Loss in Bloomington
How about the title of the Charley Pride song "Heartaches by the Number"? The numbers that mattered were 56-7, the final score of Nebraska’s loss at Indiana Saturday. If you didn’t watch at least some of it, you might be scratching your head right now. Seriously,...
Hail Varsity Digest | Mike Babcock Edition | 10/17/24
10-17-24 ON THE ROAD AGAIN Nebraska faces its biggest challenge yet when it plays 6-0 and AP No. 16 Indiana in Bloomington. Early in the week the Huskers were about a touchdown underdogs. Statistics support that. Indiana ranks second nationally in scoring offense,...
Hail Varsity Digest | Mike Babcock Edition | 10/15/24
10-15-24 THANKS FOR COMING For Indiana’s visit to Memorial Stadium in late September 1975, the title of an Alice Cooper album might have been appropriate: Welcome to My Nightmare. That’s what the afternoon must have felt like for the Hoosiers. Much to the delight of...
Hail Varsity Digest | Mike Babcock Edition | 10/10/24
SACK FACT REWIND Matt Rhule mentioned during Monday’s news conference having had the defensive line at his house two weeks ago, and “my kids love him, and my dogs love him.” “Him” is sophomore James Williams, No. 90 on the field. “He’s just got that heart, and...
Hail Varsity Digest | Mike Babcock Edition | 10/08/24
TRICKERY CAPPER You could just as easily find this on YouTube: Black 41 Flash Reverse Pass. But I’ll recount here. Not sure why I’m using capital letters, but that’s probably how you’ll find it. It goes on Nebraska’s trick plays list along the Bounceroosky and...