CLARK GRELL
Lincoln Journal Star
Memorial Stadium was packed.
And, man, so was the east sideline prior to kickoff of the Red-White Spring Game on Saturday.
Nebraska hosted a drove of football recruits -- from 2019 signees to 2022 prospects -- this weekend.
Highlighting the bunch was 2020 offensive tackle Turner Corcoran out of Lawrence, Kansas. The consensus four-star prospect was standing at midfield, taking photos with Nebraska coach Scott Frost during warmups. He later became 2020 commit No. 3 for the Huskers.
Omaha Burke junior Xavier Watts, who visited Notre Dame earlier in the week, was standing next to Corcoran, as was outside linebacker prospect Blaise Gunnerson out of Carroll, Iowa.
Defensive lineman Jahkeem Green, who could be wearing a Husker jersey as soon as the season opener, also took in the sights and sounds. Sporting a gray Nebraska coat and a Boston Red Sox visor, Green was making his second visit to Lincoln. The junior college standout is currently committed to South Carolina, but hasn't signed.
Several 2019 signees were on hand, too. Bryce Benhart, Michael Lynn and Matthew Anderson were watching the offensive linemen closely during some pregame drills.
York's Garrett Snodgrass was on hand, and defensive end Ty Robinson, who made his way from Arizona, snapped some photos with defensive coordinator Erik Chinander and defensive line coach Tony Tuioti before the game.
There was a strong basketball presence toward the south end of Memorial Stadium prior to the game.
This also was a big weekend for Fred Hoiberg's program. The men's team hosted current Husker signee Jervay Green, former Oklahoma State forward Maurice Calloo and former UNLV players Joel Ntambwe and Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua.
NU assistant Doc Sadler was all smiles while soaking in the scene. Assistants Matt Abdelmassih, Bobby Lutz and Armon Gates were on the sideline, and so was junior Isaiah Roby.
Some more sights and scenes * The Huskers turned the Tunnel Walk into a tribute to the victims and responders to the recent flooding in Nebraska.
Many first responders lined up for the Tunnel Walk, and a video featuring Frost, players, victims and helpers played prior to the sounds of Sirius.
* Stanley Morgan, who recently left his marks all over the receiving record books, was on the sideline before the game.
* A handful of ex-Huskers now playing in the NFL were on hand for Saturday's festivities: Prince Amukamara (Bears), Cethan Carter (Bengals), Nate Gerry (Eagles), Brent Qvale (Jets), Joshua Kalu (Titans), Chris Jones (Cardinals), Ameer Abdullah (Vikings) and Rex Burkhead (Patriots).
Burkhead signed autographs before the game, while Abdullah was on the BTN broadcast.
* Nebraska AD Bill Moos honored Butch Hug, who will be retiring from his role as associate athletic director for events, with a commemorative football. Hug joined the NU staff in 1982.
* Seen: Sadler back in Husker red.
* Heard: The Huskers piped music -- everything from the rock classics to current-day tunes -- over the speakers during play.
Watch: Scott Frost, Husker players talk about Nebraska's play in the Red-White Spring Game
Watch: Ben Stille leads the Huskers in the Tunnel Walk holding the Nebraska state flag
Wyatt Mazour: Want to be season guy, not spring game guy
Cameron Jurgens: The position change to center has been fun
Matt Farniok: On the road to where we want to be
Watch: Frost's thoughts on the spring game and end of spring practice
WATCH: Adrian Martinez talks QB room and improving on last season
WATCH: Darrion Daniels on adjusting to Nebraska and competing with the O-Line
Watch: Parker Gabriel and Steven M. Sipple answer all of your questions
Watch: Quarterback Adrian Martinez warms up prior to the spring game
Photos: Huskers showcased at Saturday's Red-White Spring Game
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Nebraska's Brody Bolt (38) carries the ball for the Red team during the first half of the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska football head coach Scott Frost (center) runs onto the field with his team to start the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez throws during the first half of the Red-White Spring on April 19, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska Red Team defensive back Deontai Williams (8) brings down White Team running back Miles Jones (26) during the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg waves to the crowd during the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez looks to pass during the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska football coach Scott Frost watches the first half of the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg waves to the crowd during the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Ashton McNally of Hickman picks a balloon to release at the first touchdown of the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.Â
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Evelyn Vanek (left) leads LaRue Ochsner through an inflatable obstacle course prior to the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, outside Memorial Stadium.Â
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Former Husker Rex Burkhead signs a football for Teegan Anderson prior to the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, outside Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska Red Team linebacker Collin Miller (31) pulls down White Team running back Jaylin Bradley on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Running back Wyatt Mazour scores a touchdown for the Red during the first half of Nebraska's Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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White Team offensive linemen John Raridon (50) and Will Farniok (68) hold back Red Team defensive lineman Darrion Daniels on April 13, 2019, during the Nebraska spring game at Memorial Stadium.
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White Team quarterback Luke McCaffrey carries the ball April 13, 2019, during the Red-White Spring Game at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska football coach Scott Frost walks off the field following the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Fans pack Memorial Stadium during the Red-White Spring Game in April 2019. The attendance figure for the game was 85,946.
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Nebraska defensive back Chad Alioth is tackled by receiver Jaron Woodyard after an interception during the second half of the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska receiver Wyatt Liewer (85) scores a touchdown during the the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska's Reid Karel (left) celebrates with Chad Alioth after Alioth intercepted a Red Team pass during the second half of the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska's Wyatt Liewer catches a pass thrown by Matt Masker during the second half of the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska's Jeremiah Stovall, playing for the White, breaks up a pass intended for the Red's Jaron Woodyard during the second half of the Huskers' spring game April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Quarterback Matt Masker throws a pass for the White Team during the second half of the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Quarterback Luke McCaffrey looks for running room during the second half of the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska quarterback Luke McCaffrey runs the ball during the second half of the Red-Whitte Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska's Barret Pickering kicks a field goal for the Red Team during the second half of the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska quarterback Andrew Bunch scrambles during the second half of the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Harper Jones of Omaha plays amongst the columns prior to the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, outside Memorial Stadium.Â
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Fans stand for a moment of silence before the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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The Husker quarterbacks warm up before the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.Â
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Seven-year-old Khyler Rivers (left) and his 4-year-old brother Marley Rivers wait to get balloons from Isavell Hernandez before the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska quarterback Matt Masker puts on his helmet to take the field for the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska recruit Turner Corcoran (middle) watches warmups before the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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White Team defensive back Isaiah Stalbird (49) pulls down Red Team running back Wyatt Mazour (37) and defensive lineman Chris Walker joins the fray while quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) looks on during Nebraska's spring game April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska recruits Noa Pola-Gates (left) and Quinton Newsome watch the Huskers warm up before the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska's Will Honas watches players warm up before the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska recruit Turner Corcoran (middle) watches warmups before the Red-White Spring Game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska Red Team tight end Austin Allen (11) can't come up with a pass reception on April 13, 2019, during the Red-White Spring Game at Memorial Stadium.
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Flags line the sideline before the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska assistant men's basketball coach Doc Sadler talks with Husker fans on the sidelines on April 13, 2019, during the Nebraska spring football game at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez was a marquee player at the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Red Team wide receiver Jaron Woodyard tries to bring down a pass as White Team defensive back Jeramiah Stovall (24) defends during the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska coach Scott Frost smiles after the end of the Red-White Spring Game on April 13th, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Red Team defensive back Cam Taylor-Britt (5) pushes White Team wide receiver Wyatt Liewer (85) as he jumps for a pass April 13, 2019, during the Red-White Spring Game at Memorial Stadium.
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Former offensive coordinator Troy Walters calls out a play during the warmup session before the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Quarterback Andrian Martinez throws a pass during the first half of the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska head coach Scott Frost (left) coaches Mike Williams during the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Avery Anderson (4) of the White Team prevents Andrew Hunt from catching a touchdown pass during the first half of the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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The Red Team's Brody Belt (38) runs the ball during the first half of the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Quarterback Adrian Martinez runs the ball during the first half of the Red-White Spring Game last April. You'll see no green shirts for quarterbacks — or anything associated with college football — at stadiums this spring, with football activities canceled because of the coronavirus.
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Quarterback Andrew Bunch (left) hands off to Jaylin Bradley during the first half of the 2019 Red-White Spring Game at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska offensive line coach Greg Austin watches warmups before the Red-White Spring Game last April at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg stands on the sideline during the first half of the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska defensive coordinator Erik Chinander talks to players during warmups before the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Quarterback Andrian Martinez runs the ball in for a Red Team touchdown during the first half of the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska head coach Scott Frost (right) talks with quarterback coach Mario Verduzco during warmups before the Red-White Spring Game in 2019.
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Wyatt Mazour (37) of the Red Team evades Ryan Schommer (left) during the first half of the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Former Nebraska offensive coordinator Troy Walters coaches during warmups before the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.Â
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Wyatt Mazour of the Red Team scores a touchdown during the first half of the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Brody Belt (38) of the Red Team runs the ball during the first half of the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) hands the ball to Brody Belt during the first half of the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Former Nebraska player and running backs coach Ryan Held was named the head football coach at Nebraska-Kearney on Wednesday.
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Running back Wyatt Mazour of the Red Team runs the ball during the first half of the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.Â
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Wyatt Mazour of the Red Team catches a pass during the first half of the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Quarterback Andrew Bunch throws during the first half of the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Running back Wyatt Mazour (left) is tackled by the White Team's Ethan Cox during the first half of the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Quarterback Noah Vedral (16) hands the ball off to running back Wyatt Mazour during the first half of the Red-White Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
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Flags line the sideline before the Nebraska spring football game in 2019 at Memorial Stadium.
Julie Koch
Reach the writer at 402-473-2639 or cgrell@journalstar.com . On Twitter @LJSSportsGrell.
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