Joe Hudson

Joe Hudson

Joe Hudson has operated a Husker-related website since 1995 and joined forces with David Max to form HuskerPedia (later renamed HuskerMax) in 1999. It began as a hobby during his 35 years as a newspaper editor and reporter, a career that included stints at the Lincoln Star, Omaha World-Herald, Philadelphia Inquirer and Denver Post. In Denver, Joe was chief of the copy desk during his final 16 years at the Post. He is proud to have been involved in Pulitzer Prize-winning projects in both Philadelphia and Denver. Joe has been a Nebraska football fan since the mid-1960s during his childhood in Omaha. He earned his bachelor of arts degree in journalism and economics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1976. He resides a few freeway exits north of Colorado Springs and enjoys bicycling and walking his dogs in his spare time. You can reach him at joeroyhud@outlook.com.

Nebraska Football Coach Matt Rhule - Off Week 1
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Matt Rhule Sees Lots to Like and Work on as Nebraska Football Hits Season's Midpoint

The Huskers are 5-1 entering a bye week, with a trip to undefeated Indiana coming up next.

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HuskerMax Practice Report, Oct. 3, 2024
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Nebraska Cornerback Tommi Hill Aiming to Return to Action Saturday Against Rutgers

Matt Rhule met with reporters Thursday for the final time before the Huskers' game this weekend against Rutgers. Nebraska is preparing for scorching-hot afternoon weather in Lincoln.

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Sep 28, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson avoids a tackle during the second half against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium.
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The Lowdown from Nebraska Football's Coordinators Ahead of the Rutgers Game

Cornerback Ceyair Wright is close to earning a Blackshirt; Huskers' offense prepares to face a stout red-zone defense

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Oct 7, 2022; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights wide receiver Aron Cruickshank (1) catches  a pass as Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back DeShon Singleton (9) defends during the first half at SHI Stadium.
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It's Rutgers Week for Nebraska Football: Updates from Husker Head Coach Matt Rhule

Offensive lineman Micah Mazzccua will return from a suspension but won't start against the undefeated Scarlet Knights.

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Nebraska Football Coach Matt Rhule - Pre-Purdue (Thursday)
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‘A Lot of Game-Time Decisions’ Will Shape Nebraska’s Lineup vs. Purdue

Coach Matt Rhule says redshirt freshman Gunnar Gottula will get the start Saturday at left tackle for the Huskers.

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Punched in the Mouth? Learn From It, Says Nebraska Football's MJ Sherman

Huskers look back at loss to Illinois and ahead to Saturday's game at Purdue

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Nebraska Football Coach Matt Rhule - Pre-Purdue (Monday)
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Huskers Were Too Tight in Second Half Against Illinois, Matt Rhule Says

After an overtime loss to Illinois, the Huskers will travel to Purdue for the season’s first road test. Rhule said Monday that Nebraska will be without starting left tackle Turner Corcoran, who injured a hamstring during Friday night’s loss.

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Sep 20, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Pat Bryant scores a touchdown in overtime against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium.
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Overtime Continues to Be Futility Time for Nebraska Football

Abysmal numbers on offense and a leaky defense have defined Husker football's decade-long OT drought. Friday night's loss to Illinois made it eight overtime games in a row for the Big Red without a point scored or even a first down made.

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HuskerMax Practice Report, Sept. 18, 2024
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Matt Rhule Reverses Field on Status of Nebraska Right Guard Micah Mazzccua

The senior transfer from Florida will be available after all when the Huskers host Illinois on Friday night.

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HuskerMax Practice Report, Sept. 17, 2024
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Nebraska’s Blackshirts Getting an ‘Edginess’ Boost for Showdown with Illinois

Husker defensive coordinator Tony White is happy to have the full availability of Jimari Butler and Mikai Gbayor.

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HuskerMax Practice Report, Sept. 16, 2024
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Nebraska Football Prepares for 'Absolute Battle' Against Illinois

Coach Matt Rhule says Husker O-lineman Micah Mazzccua will miss Friday night's matchup of top-25 teams

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HuskerMax Practice Report, Sept. 12, 2024
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Matt Rhule Lauds Nebraska's Week of Preparation for Northern Iowa

Competition at long snapper opens up; Huskers' appeal of linebacker Mikai Gbayor's targeting suspension denied

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