Tad Stryker

Tad Stryker

Joined: May 18, 2021

Tad Stryker, whose earliest memories of Nebraska football take in the last years of the Bob Devaney era, has covered Nebraska collegiate and prep sports for 40 years. Before moving to Lincoln, he was a sports writer, columnist and editor for two newspapers in North Platte. He can identify with fans who listen to Husker sports from a tractor cab and those who watch from a sports bar. A history buff, Stryker has written for HuskerMax since 2008. You can reach Tad at tad.stryker@gmail.com.

Nov 16, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans running back Woody Marks runs the ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half.

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Tad Stryker: Losing in the Trenches

Nov 2, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule talks with an official against during the fourth quarter of the Huskers' game against UCLA

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Tad Stryker: Nebraska Fails Physicality Test

Nebraska defensive lineman Ty Robinson sacks Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis for a 9-yard loss.

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Stryker Pregame Perspective: Survey Tabs Ty Robinson as Defensive MVP

Nebraska placekicker John Hohl boots one of his three field goals against Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus.

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Tad Stryker: Recovery and Resolve in Columbus

Indiana's Elijah Sarratt celebrates his touchdown with during the Indiana-Nebraska football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.

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Tad Stryker: Indiana Shreds Punchless Nebraska

The Huskers’ lack of talent at skill positions is becoming increasingly obvious.

Ceyair Wright had two pass breakups and an interception for the Big Red against Rutgers. This pass was intended for wide receiver Chris Long.

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Tad Stryker: Goal Line Gumption

In Nebraska, where no one-score win is ugly, getting a stop when you absolutely need to get one is a reason to celebrate. The Cornhusker defense did that in the

Oct 6, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers fans cheer during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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Stryker Pregame Perspective: Radical Surgery for Memorial Stadium

Survey shows two-thirds of Husker fans support tearing down South Stadium and doing a complete rebuild

Sep 28, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Nebraska's Emmett Johnson gains some tough yards during the second half against Purdue.

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Tad Stryker: Ground Game Grit

With a resurgent defense leading the way, the Huskers' rushing game finishes strong at Purdue.

Sep 20, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer drops to throw against Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker MJ Sherman during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium.

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Tad Stryker: Market Correction for Husker Football

Blackshirts’ inability to stop the run late dooms Huskers in overtime loss to Illinois

Sep 21, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Dedrick Mills runs for a touchdown during Nebraska's 900th win as a college football program.

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Stryker Pregame Retrospective: Past and Present Favor Nebraska

Tonight’s Nebraska-Illinois game is a big moment in a series between two programs that have a proud past punctuated by a pair of significant downturns, and who are working their way back to relevance in major college football. It will be the first time Ne

Nebraska defensive lineman Ty Robinson bats down a pass from Northern Iowa quarterback Aidan Dunne during the second quarter.

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Tad Stryker: Even-Keeled Huskers Smack UNI

Effectively avoiding theatrics, Nebraska football achieves first 3-0 start in eight seasons

Dec 5, 2009; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Colt McCoy (12) scrambles to get away from a sack by Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) during the Big 12 championship game at Cowboys Stadium. The Longhorns beat the Cornhuskers 13-12.

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Stryker Pregame Perspective: Ndamukong Suh Dominates Fan Survey

Game-wrecking Suh is runaway selection as best Husker player of last quarter century

Tommi Hill (6) celebrates in the end zone after his pick-six.

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Tad Stryker: Blackshirts Pack a Punch

The Huskers bolt to a 28-0 halftime lead on the way to suffocating the high-powered Colorado offense

Dante Dowdell breaks free for a 49-yard touchdown run during the 2024 Nebraska football Red-White Spring Game.

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Stryker Pregame Perspective: Who Will Lead the Huskers’ Running Game?

Dante Dowdell is the fans’ choice in a pregame survey about Nebraska football’s four-way battle at running back.

Nebraska wide receiver Isaiah Neyor gathers in a Dylan Raiola pass for a 59-yard touchdown catch during the second quarter vs. UTEP on Aug. 31, 2024.

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Tad Stryker: Stress-Free Start for Husker Nation

Freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola shines as the Huskers win their first season opener in five years

Pregame UTEP at the HuskerMax tailgate.

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Stryker Pregame Perspective: One if by Land, Two if by Air

A majority of fans surveyed Saturday morning think the Huskers will become more pass-oriented in 2024.