Michael Bruning

Mar 13, 2024 | gridironheroics.com | Michael Bruning

LINCOLN, NE – In a turn of events that shocked the Husker athletic department, Athletic Director Trev Alberts has resigned as the Huskers AD and has accepted the same position at Texas A&M. The Husker athletic department staff was notified of the decision via email. Husker Staff,I am writing to inform you that earlier today, I informed Interim President Kabourek that I am resigning my position as Director of Athletics to accept the same role at Texas A&M.

Mar 11, 2024 | gridironheroics.com | Michael Bruning

LINCOLN, Neb – Going into the 2023 season, the offensive line was the only position group that enjoyed some continuity from the previous season. After a disastrous 2022 campaign, many thought that new head coach Matt Rule would not retain OL coach Donovan Raiola, but Raiola was the only position coach from the previous staff who was retained.

Mar 8, 2024 | gridironheroics.com | Michael Bruning

Green Bay, WI – Safety is clearly the biggest roster position needing addressed this offseason. Some may say safety has been a liability every season for years now, but who is out there that can fill this immediate need for an upgrade? Multiple defensive backs that were going to be on the open market were hit with franchise tags right before free agency opened up.

Mar 8, 2024 | gridironheroics.com | Michael Bruning

LINCOLN, Neb. – Recruiting visits are beginning to take shape as Nebraska shifts its focus from winter conditioning and into spring football. Dead period ended March 3rd as the Husker staff look to carry the momentum from the spectacular finish to the 2024 class, into the early period of the 2025 class.

Mar 7, 2024 | gridironheroics.com | Michael Bruning

Tony White was asked about the blackshirt tradition early in fall camp. The first year defensive coordinator didn’t miss a beat. “The most important thing I can do with that tradition is acknowledge it. I have to talk to people who have instilled, who have lived, who have done it the right way. I’ve heard many different ways they have done it, from bringing old guys back, taking it away, waiting a couple of games, do it fall camp. I’ve heard a lot of different things already.” He said.