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Amie Just: First spring under Matt Rhule promises to captivate Nebraska fans
- Amie Just | Lincoln Journal Star
- Mar 19, 2023
- Mar 19, 2023
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Much will be made of what happens in March and April — probably too much, even — but that’s the nature of the beast around here, which Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule (pictured) has learned quickly.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo
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Christ Lincoln fourth graders Kylie Burger, Allie Borst and Lucy Klappenback (from left) reach through fencing to pet a sheep during the Ag Literacy Festival on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln.
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Hannah Friedman (from left), Grace Choul and Arsenii Khokhuila color in Kristine Fry's preschool class at Arnold Elementary School on Monday.
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Nebraska's Mya Felder (right) and head coach Rhonda Revelle (left) smile after Felder hit a home run against Purdue in the third inning at Bowlin Stadium on Sunday, March 26, 2023.
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Kansas' Chandler Prater (25) and Nebraska's Alexis Markowski (bottom center) scramble for the ball as it is picked up by Isabelle Bourne in the first half during a WNIT game Thursday at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kan.
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Nebraska defensive lineman Nash Hutmacher (72) runs a drill during a March 23 practice at Hawks Championship Center.
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Roman Asaro eats beer-soaked cereal during the annual Lucky Charms eating contest at Mckinney's Irish Pub as part of St. Patrick's Day celebrations on Friday, March 17, 2023.
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Much will be made of what happens in March and April — probably too much, even — but that’s the nature of the beast around here, which Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule (pictured) has learned quickly.
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