Why Matt Rhule's initial hesitation led to hiring Mike Ekeler as Nebraska's special teams coach
Initially, Matt Rhule was hesitant to bring Mike Ekeler onto Nebraska's coaching staff. He thought the Bo Pelini-era linebackers coach was too much of a celebrity. But after Ekeler's interview, ...
Camp chatter: Nebraska defensive backs, receivers battle in tense physical 1-on-1 drills
Nebraska's offensive skill players, linebackers and defensive backs — new and veteran alike — engaged in a physical series ...
Huskers practice inside Memorial Stadium during first week of spring football
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The sun was shining and the Huskers were on the field inside Memorial Stadium. But the 2025 season is ...
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Matt Rhule initially didn't want to hire Mike Ekeler as Huskers special teams coordinator
Head coach Matt Rhule met with the media on Tuesday afternoon and shared several quotes regarding the hiring of special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler.
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Acronyms, expletives and energy part of Mike Ekeler's reintroduction as Nebraska assistant
More than 14 years after last talking with reporters while wearing Nebraska gear, Mike Ekeler was back. The well-traveled football coach — hired as the Huskers’ special teams coordinator last ...
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Ekeler’s energy returns to Nebraska Football
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Fifteen years after last coaching at Nebraska, Mike Ekeler stood at the podium inside the Hawks Championship Center on Tuesday morning. Like his previous stint with the ...