Rucker, Larson among those who will be inducted into Nebraska HOF

Nebraska's Mike Rucker pulls down Tennessee quarterback Peyton Manning in the Orange Bowl. As a senior in 1998, Rucker posted a career-high 53 tackles, including nine for loss and 1 1/2 sacks. He also caused three fumbles. He's ninth on NU's career list with 38 tackles for loss.Long-time NFL standouts Mike Rucker, Kyle Larson and Danny Woodhead headline a list of six players, including four former Huskers, who will be inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame in 2018.

Rucker, a defensive end for Nebraska’s 1995 and 1997 national championship teams, enjoyed a nine-year career with the Carolina Panthers. He recorded 17 sacks and 40 tackles for loss during his career as a Blackshirt,…