At Nebraska, Thomas played in eight games as a true freshman. Oklahoma was an early favorite, but Barry Switzer wanted Thomas to be a hand-in-the-dirt defensive end. The Sandman chose Nebraska.

Broderick Thomas, known as the “Sandman” during his days at Nebraska, was always known as one of the most enthusiastic Huskers in history.

Nebraska eliminated Holy Cross from the Chapel Hill Regional Saturday afternoon, 4-1. The Huskers improve to 33-28 while the Crusaders end their season at 31-27. Just won't quit.

Thomas, 23, was the sixth player selected in the 1989 draft. He was a first-team All-America selection at Nebraska and a finalist for the Butkus and Lombardi Awards in 1988. Originally Published ...

A rotating collection of game-used Huskers gear at Vintage Red Sports Gallery in Lincoln, including Broderick Thomas’ jersey and shoes. Gallery owner JC Wickstrom said there wasn’t much of a ...

LINCOLN — The Cody Glenn-Broderick Thomas relationship started with a confusing voice mail. Glenn was going through messages when one didn’t quite register. Somebody calling himself "The ...

Broderick Thomas vs. UCLA in 1987 / Nebraska Football Media Guide Thomas wanted two things from a college: 1) the ability to play right away, and 2) to be an outside linebacker – NOT a defensive ...

Broderick Thomas, known as the “Sandman” during his days at Nebraska, was always known as one of the most enthusiastic Huskers in history.

Thomas wanted to set the career sack record at Nebraska but finished seven shy of the mark, ending up with 22.5. Had Charlie McBride made the switch from the 5-2 to the 4-3 earlier, he probably ...