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NIL company has raised $3.5 million, paid almost $1 million to Husker athletes

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Nebraska players including Garrett Nelson (44), Caleb Tannor (left) and Nick Henrich (42) celebrate a recovery of an Iowa fumble on Nov. 26, 2021, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska football fans fill the stadium for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic during the Red-White Spring Game on May 1 at Memorial Stadium.

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Spring Game 2021

Nebraska coach Scott Frost and the Huskers run on to the field May 1 before the Red-White Spring Game at Memorial Stadium.

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Spring Game 2021

Nebraska starting quarterback Adrian Martinez is congratulated by teammates after scoring in the first half of the Red-White Spring Game on May 1 at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Luke McCaffrey (7) runs the ball during the second half of the Spring Game on April 13, 2019.

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Spring Game 2019

Nebraska coach Scott Frost enjoys a moment after the end of the 2019 Spring Game at Memorial Stadium. 

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Spring Game 2019

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez hands the ball off to Brody Belt during the first half of the 2019 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 2019

Memorial Stadium is packed for the 2019 Spring Game

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Spring Game 2018

Nebraska coach Scott Frost leads the Huskers out of the tunnel before the 2018 Spring Game at Memorial Stadium. 

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Spring Game 2018

Three-year-old Bryn Wilke (left) of Lincoln cheers with the pom-poms of Nebraska cheerleader Morgan Holen before the 2018 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 2018

A packed Memorial Stadium watches the first half of the Spring Game on April 21, 2018, Scott Frost's first as Husker coach.

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Spring Game 2018

Red team quarterback Tristan Gebbia (14) celebrates a 57-yard touchdown pass to Kade Warner during 2018 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 2017

Running back Austin Rose (23) hurdles defensive back Antonio Reed (16) as Avery Roberts (15) looks on during the 2017 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 2017

Quarterback Tanner Lee signs autographs for fans after the 2017 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 2017

Nebraska coach Mike Riley greets players as they come off the field during a timeout in the second quarter during the 2017 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 2017

Defensive linemen Khalil Davis (94) and Carlos Davis (96) charge quarterback Andrew Bunch in the second half of the 2017 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 2016

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Spring Game 2016

Members of the Husker volleyball team hoist their national championship trophy after receiving their championship rings on the field during the first half of Nebraska's annual Spring Game on April 16, 2016.

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Spring Game 2016

Running back Devine Ozigbo (22) is brought down by defensive end Alex Davis (32) and defensive back Avery Anderson (4) during the 2016 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 2015

A total of 76,881 Husker fans showed up for the annual Spring Game on April 11, 2015.

GWYNETH ROBERTS, JOURNAL STAR FILE PHOTO

Spring Game 2015

Wide receiver Alonzo Moore (82) misses a touchdown pass thanks to the tight coverage of defensive back Avery Anderson during the 2015 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 2014

Quarterback Tommy Armstrong passes the ball during the 2014 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 2014

Making light of a recent tweet, Nebraska coach Bo Pelini emerges from the Tunnel Walk carrying a cat before Nebraska’s annual Spring Game on April 12, 2014.

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Spring Game 2014

Running back Imani Cross (32) tries to hold off defensive back Nate Gerry (right) during the 2014 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 2014

More than 60,000 fans — shown here during the national anthem — attended the 2014 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 2014

Defensive back Zach Stovall (26) makes a diving tackle of quarterback Ryker Fyfe during the 2014 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 2013

Nebraska's Taylor Martinez (3) and Scott Criss (67) guide Jack Hoffman on a 69-yard touchdown run during the 2013 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 2013

David Sutton catches a touchdown while covered by Trevor Roach during the 2013 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 2012

NU Athletic Director Tom Osborne addresses the fans on the videoboard after making the decision to cancel the Spring Game because of the weather April 14, 2012. As a token of his appreciation to the fans for coming out, Osborne offered free food at the concession stands for all the fans. 

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Spring Game 2012

Kayleen Russell, 10, tries to keep dry while waiting to see if the 2012 Spring Game would be played. Officials ended up deciding to cancel the game because of the weather. 

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Spring Game 2012

Husker fans take shelter from the rain on the West side of Memorial Stadium before the 2012 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 2011

Nebraska's Ty Kildow runs with the ball during the 2011 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 2011

The Red's Tyler Legate runs the ball during the 2011 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 2011

A crowd of more than 66,000 attend the Spring Game at Memorial Stadium on April 16, 2011. 

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Spring Game 2011

 The White's Rex Burkhead (22) is upended during the 2011 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 2010

The White's Mike McNeill (44) throws a completion after picking the ball on the bounceroosky play in the first half of the 2010 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 2010

Head coach Bo Pelini watches as the Red team kicks an extra point as he crosses the field during the 2010 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 2010

Cody Green throws a pass to Niles Paul in the 2010 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 2009

Fans cheer during the 2009 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 2009

As the weather improved, the crowd grew during the first half of the 2009 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 2008

Herbie Husker and Little Red entertain the crowd during the 2008 Spring Game.  

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Spring Game 2008

Roy Helu Jr. (10) outruns Terrence Moore (90) and Faron Klingelhoefer (85) during the 2008 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 2008

Joe Ganz (green) points at his old running back and now linebacker Cody Glenn (34) during the 2008 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 2007

Chris Brooks (1) is tackled by Steve Octavien after catching a pass in the 2007 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 2007

Maurice Purify hauls in one of his four catches during the 2007 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 2006

I-back Marlon Lucky (20) runs past linebacker Dontrell Moore to gain 13 yards in the 2006 Spring Game. 

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Spring Game 2006

Defensive back Titus Brothers uncorks a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the third quarter of the 2006 Spring Game. 

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Spring Game 2006

Wide receiver Nate Swift (87) sprints past linebacker Phillip Dillard (38) and defensive back Matt O'Hanlon in the 2006 Spring Game. 

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Spring Game 2005

Nebraska I-back Cory Ross breaks into the secondary on an 11-yard run in the first quarter of the 2005 Spring Game. 

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Spring Game 2005

Nebraska's Bill Callahan points and laughs at Demorrio Williams as he and other former Nebraska and current NFL players greeted the current Huskers out of the Tunnel Walk before the 2005 Spring Game. 

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Spring Game 2005

Quarterback Zac Taylor (13) calls a play in the White team's huddle during the 2005 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 2005

Titus Brothers (21) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Nate Swift in the 2005 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 2004

Matt Herian (11) gets ready to take on Andrew Shanle after catching a pass in the 2004 Spring Game. 

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Spring Game 2004

Garth Glissman (left) is chased by Adam Carriker (center) and Jay Moore during the 2004 Red-White Spring Game at Memorial Stadium. 

Journal Star file photo

Spring Game 2003

A look at the crowd during the 2003 Spring Game. 

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Spring Game 2003

Ross Pilington heads up field after catching a pass from Jammal Lord during the 2003 Spring Game. Pilkington caught five passes for 67 yards.

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Spring Game 2002

Nebraska I-back Dahrran Diedrick scored a touchdown and also rushed for game-high 96 yards in the 2002 Spring Game. 

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Spring Game 2002

The Red offensive line hold off White defenders Jon Clanton (55) and Trevor Johnson (88) to give quarterback Mike Stuntz time to look for a receiver during the 2002 Spring Game. 

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Spring Game 2001

Adrian Warrior (99), Patrick Kabongo (top left) and Manaia Brown (bottom right) combine to bring down White team I-back Thunder Collins in the 2001 Spring Game. 

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Spring Game 1999

Quarterback Eric Crouch hands off to running back Tyrone Uhlir during the 1999 Spring Game. 

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Spring Game 1998

Aaron Wills of the Red team knocks the ball from White team quarterback Jeff Perino early in the second quarter of the 1998 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 1998

Frank Solich, then in his first season as head coach, watches the on-field action during the 1998 Spring Game. 

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Spring Game 1998

Correll Buckhalter runs down the sideline during the 1998 Spring Game. 

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Spring Game 1995

Then a redshirt quarterback, current Nebraska football head coach Scott Frost sets up to pass during the 1995 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 1992

Fullback Cory Schlesinger (25) follows a teammate's block to score a touchdown in the 1992 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 1992

Red team quarterback Tony Veland (16) looks for a way out as he's surrounded by White team defenders Jamie Liewer (70) and David White (96) during the 1992 Spring Game. 

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Spring Game 1990

Defensive tackle Paul Brungardt sacks Red quarterback Mickey Joseph, causing a fumble, during the 1990 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 1990

Safety Reggie Cooper races down the sideline on a 47-yard interception return for a touchdown in the 1990 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 1989

Quarterback Mickey Joseph (1) bobbles the ball when he's hit by Jon Crippen and Marvin Sanders during the 1989 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 1988

Wingback Dana Brinson (33) tries to evade Tahaun Lewis during the 1988 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 1986

Tim McCoy (left) pulls down Lorenzo Hicks during the 1986 Spring Game.

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Spring Game 1985

Doug DuBose, shown here during the 1985 Red-White Spring Game, is a member of Nebraska football's 2020 hall of fame class.

Journal Star file photo

Spring Game 1984

Doug DuBose (in white) sprints down the sideline as Neil Harris gives chase during the 1984 Spring Game.

JOURNAL STAR FILE PHOTO

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Contact the writer at pgabriel@journalstar.com or 402-473-7439. On Twitter @HuskerExtraPG.

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