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Alex Lewis - G - Cornhuskers

Former Colorado redshirt sophomore OL Alex Lewis will transfer to Nebraska.

"It’s been a dream of mine to play where my father played," Lewis said. "I finally get to do that." He started 12 games for the Buffaloes at left guard last season but will need to sit out 2013 due to transfer rules. Lewis will have two years of eligibility remaining.
Source: Journal Star
May 12 - 9:34 AM
Rex Burkhead - RB - Cornhuskers

Bengals selected Nebraska RB Rex Burkhead with the No. 190 overall pick.

Burkhead (5-foot-10 1/4, 214) ran 4.73 at the Combine, but he's a better prospect than that. He's a quick short-area mover with agility and athleticism (39" vertical, 10-foot-5 broad jump). Straight-line long speed is probably the most overrated running back measurable, as evidenced by Alfred Morris' 4.72 forty. Burkhead rushed 635 times for 3,332 yards (5.25 YPC) and 30 touchdowns at Nebraska, adding 60 catches. Although he lacks explosive talent, Burkhead runs with superb vision and aggression, and can pick up a blitz. It's an excellent pick by the Bengals, who can transition away from BenJarvus Green-Ellis with rookies Gio Bernard and Burkhead.
Apr 27 - 4:52 PM
Ameer Abdullah - RB - Cornhuskers

Nebraska RB Ameer Abdullah might miss spring workouts due to a tweaked knee.

Abdullah was the team's leading rusher last season, replacing the injured Rex Burkhead. Right now, head coach Bo Pelini is only saying that the junior runner is out for a couple of weeks, but a determination on his spring availability will be made shortly.
Source: CollegeFootballTalk on NBC Sports
Mar 12 - 9:48 AM
Tyler Moore - T - Cornhuskers

Former Nebraska T Tyler Moore has officially transferred to Florida for the 2013 season.

Moore spent this season with a junior college near his home in Florida. Those close to the Nebraska program believed there was a chance he returned to the school, and even acknowledged an open door policy for the sophomore. He will be eligible to play for the Gators in 2013.
Source: Orlando Sentinal
Thu, Dec 20, 2012 10:19:00 AM
Rex Burkhead - RB - Cornhuskers

Nebraska senior RB Rex Burkhead said that there was no swelling around his injured MCL after carrying the football 16 times for 69 yards against Iowa.

This is a great sign for the senior who has missed the majority of his final collegiate season. All signs point to Burkhead finishing the year with a clean bill of health, and that likely means we will see him at a postseason all star game.
Source: Steven Sipple on Twitter
Mon, Nov 26, 2012 02:00:00 PM
Rex Burkhead - RB - Cornhuskers

Nebraska senior RB Rex Burkhead returned after missing four straight games to rush for 69 yards and one touchdown on 16 carries Friday against Iowa.

Burkhead had been dealing with a sprained MCL all season, but it is promising for his pre-draft process that the senior was able to play this week and likely next week to finish the year strong. His performance in other postseason activities will be telling, because 2012 has been a lost campaign.
Fri, Nov 23, 2012 04:00:00 PM
Rex Burkhead - RB - Cornhuskers

Nebraska offensive coordinator Tim Beck stated that "it is hard to tell" if senior RB Rex Burkhead will play Saturday against Minnesota.

"A lot is going to depend on how Rex feels and what he can give us," Beck said. "Whatever that is and whenever that is we will be ready. We will welcome him back for sure." It has been a lost season for Burkhead, missing five games this season with a sprained MCL, including the last three.
Source: CollegeFootballTalk on NBC Sports
Tue, Nov 13, 2012 11:24:00 AM
Rex Burkhead - RB - Cornhuskers

Nebraska senior RB Rex Burkhead is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against Penn State.

This likely means Burkhead will miss his third straight game, totaling five this season. The senior's sprained MCL has lingered all year and we believe this is the right move for his future. Burkhead can answers health questions with strong postseason workouts.
Source: Husker Extra
Fri, Nov 9, 2012 01:36:00 PM
Rex Burkhead - RB - Cornhuskers

Nebraska senior RB Rex Burkhead will miss his second consecutive game with a lingering MCL sprain.

This is turning into a lost season for Burkhead. The senior has only played heavily in three games this season, missing all or the majority of others with this lingering knee issue. He may be wise to sit out the rest of the season in order to heal properly.
Source: Rick Kaipust on Twitter
Sat, Nov 3, 2012 02:48:00 PM
Rex Burkhead - RB - Cornhuskers

Nebraska senior RB Rex Burkhead will not play Saturday against Michigan while continuing to deal with a lingering sprained MCL.

Burkhead played minimally against Northwestern after the knee issue started flaring up again. This is turning into a lost season for the senior since he has only seen more than eight carries twice. Perhaps the best plan of action would be to allow Burkhead to get fully healthy before he touches the field.
Source: CBS Sports Big Ten on Twitter
Tue, Oct 23, 2012 12:51:00 PM
Rex Burkhead - RB - Cornhuskers

Nebraska senior RB Rex Burkhead is "ready to go" against Northwestern on Saturday.

"Rex is ready to go," Pelini said. "He's about as 100 percent as he's going to get." Burkhead reinjured the MCL against Ohio State he sprained earlier in the season. The senior has only fully played a couple games this season, but expect him to get a large carry load Saturday.
Source: Lincoln Journal Star
Fri, Oct 19, 2012 04:17:00 PM
Rex Burkhead - RB - Cornhuskers

Nebraska senior RB Rex Burkhead practiced Monday and is expected to play against Northwestern Saturday after suffering from a lingering sprained MCL.

Burkhead reinjured his left knee in the third quarter against Ohio State, but rehab during the bye week has helped significantly. Head coach Bo Pelini said Burkhead will play plenty if he’s "hitting on all cylinders." If he isn’t, Ameer Abdullah and Braylon Heard will see the majority of carries.
Source: Omaha World-Herald
Tue, Oct 16, 2012 09:14:00 AM
Rex Burkhead - RB - Cornhuskers

Despite slightly re-aggravating a sprained MCL in his knee, Nebraska senior RB Rex Burkhead is expected to play in the Cornhuskers next game against northwestern on October 20.

Burkhead missed two games earlier in the season due tot he injury. "We’re not going to do a lot with him in practice this week," head coach Bo Pelini said. "The injury wasn’t bad. We expect him to be full go for Northwestern."
Source: Big Red Today
Tue, Oct 9, 2012 07:04:00 PM
Rex Burkhead - RB - Cornhuskers

Nebraska head coach Bo Pelini said that senior RB Rex Burkhead is "ok" after the Cornhusker appeared to aggravate the knee injury that forced him to miss two games.

Burkhead sprained his MCL in early September and appeared to have re-aggravated it during the third quarter of Saturday's game against Ohio State. "I don't think it's major. I don't think it's a long-term thing," head coach Bo Pelini said.
Source: Big Red Today
Mon, Oct 8, 2012 08:55:00 AM
Rex Burkhead - RB - Cornhuskers

Nebraska senior RB Rex Burkhead rushed for 86 yards on 18 carries in Saturday's win over Wisconsin.

Burkhead didn't find the endzone, but we believe he looked like the best running back on the field. The senior's longest run, which went for 21 yards, was vintage Burkhead, in that he broke down the awaiting linebacker at the second level and carried him for another five yards while powerfully churning his legs.
Mon, Oct 1, 2012 08:51:00 AM

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