Oklahoma and Texas have notified the Big 12 that they will not be renewing their media rights contract when it expires in 2025. The two made the announcement in a joint statement released by both schools yesterday. The possibility remains that they will pay the $75-80 million penalty for leaving early, while also giving the required 18 months’ notice, per Big 12 bylaws. The next step would be for Oklahoma and Texas to formally let the SEC know they want to join the conference. Then the SEC would need 11 of its 14 presidents and chancellors to agree to extend an invitation to the two schools. SEC officials are expected to discuss conference expansion when they meet Thursday.
Oklahoma State president Kayse Shrum said Monday that Oklahoma’s intentions to explore leaving the Big 12 are “the result of months of planning with the SEC” and a “clear breach” of the conference bylaws, calling Oklahoma’s actions “strategic” and “deliberate.”
The Nebraska football team’s online roster was posted yesterday. Program additions include Ohio State transfer defensive back Tyreke Johnson. Additional transfer walk-ons include place kickers Brendan Franke (Morningside University) and Josh Jasek (Iowa Western), wide receiver Chancellor Brewington (Northern Arizona) and defensive back Kyan Brumfield (Texas Tech). The updated roster also includes a couple of new walk-on freshmen in quarterback Spencer Arceneaux (Mobile, Alabama) and wide receiver Truitt Robinson (Chandler, Arizona), the younger brother of defensive lineman Ty Robinson. The lone scholarship player to be removed from the roster is freshman offensive lineman Branson Yager, a Class of 2021 signee who was originally expected to be a midyear enrollee but was never involved in spring ball and hasn’t been with the program since.
The Huskers will hold their first practice of the fall this Friday. The team will hold 25 practices in all; eight in helmets, nine in half pads and eight in full pads. They open the season with a Week-Zero road game at Illinois, Saturday August 28th. Kickoff will be at noon.
The Nebraska football team is hosting their annual Fan Day event at Memorial Stadium this Thursday. Fans planning to attend are encouraged to familiarize themselves with this information.
Parking
– Parking will be available in university lots around Memorial Stadium for $5. Some lots may be unavailable because of scheduled lot maintenance.
Fan Entrances and Exits
– Fans will be able to enter Memorial Stadium through Gates 3 (SW) and 24 (SE) with gates opening at 5:30 p.m.
– Following the completion of Fan Day at 7:30 p.m., fans will be asked to allow players and football staff to leave the field to continue their schedule for the day as the team prepares for its first practice on Friday morning.
– Fans may exit through Gates 3, 11 and 24.
– Nebraska’s Clear Bag Policy is not in effect for Fan Day, but all fans and carry-in items are subject to inspection.
Player and Coach Seating/Lines
– Traffic flow for lines for players will be similar to the most recent Fan Day in 2019. All players will be seated on the field near the West Sideline, with lines running across the field from East to West.
– Assistant coaches will be seated with their respective position groups.
– A detailed map will be posted on Huskers.com in the coming days.
– An event staff member will be stationed near each line to indicate where fans need to line up.
– As the event nears completion, event staff members at the end of long lines will do their best to advise fans on whether they are likely to make it through a line before the conclusion of Fan Day.
Coach Frost
– Coach Frost’s autograph line is limited to only young Husker fans entering 8th grade and younger who were registered online.
– Approximately 250 children will be randomly chosen to be part of Coach Frost’s line.
– Specific details regarding Coach Frost’s line will be sent directly to those individuals randomly selected for the line.
Autograph Items/Husker Fan Shop
– Autograph cards with a full 2021 roster and other items will be available for fans.
– Fans are asked to limit their autograph requests to one item per player/coach.
– A Husker Fan Shop location with the latest adidas apparel and other merchandise will be located on the East sideline near the 50.
– The Husker Fan Shop located at Pinnacle Bank Arena will also be open from Noon-6 p.m. on Thursday and the new adidas shop on the corner of Stadium Drive and T Street will be open from 2-8 p.m. on Fan Day.
– A marketing tent will be available near the middle of the field.
Restrooms/Concessions
– The Osborne Athletic Complex will not be open to the public during Fan Day.
– Fans will have access to restrooms on the ground level, near gates 2, 15 and 24.
– Water will be available for purchase on the field with two locations along the East sideline.
The MIAA’s Football Media Day is taking place today in Kansas City. The UNK contingent is scheduled to go on no earlier than 10:15. Head coach Josh Lynn will be joined by starting right tackle Corey Hoelck (Giltner) and starting outside backer Travis Holcomb (Cairo). Lynn and his staff will have a veteran squad back this fall as there will be 57 upperclassmen on the roster. Four 2019 All-MIAA players return as well as most of the 2020 starting lineup. The Lopers begin fall practice on Monday, August 9th, with the season-opener set for Thursday, September 2nd, at home vs. Missouri Southern. Today’s Media Day will be broadcasted live for free on the MIAA Digital Network
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Legion Baseball:
Class A National Division Seniors State Tournament @ Den Hartog in Lincoln
– Monday:
– Game 9: Lincoln East def. Millard Sox Black – 13-2 (Elimination Game)
– Game 10: North Platte def. Lincoln North Star – 5-4 (Elimination Game)
– Game 11: Fremont def. Omaha Skutt – 4-2
– Tuesday:
– Game 12: North Platte vs. Omaha Skutt (Elimination Game) – 4:00
– Game 13: Fremont (Undefeated) vs. Lincoln East (Elimination Game) – 7:00
Class A Juniors Division State Tournament @ Papillion-LaVista South
– Monday:
– Game 9: Omaha Burke def. Creighton Prep – 8-7 (Elimination Game)
– Game 10: Hastings def. Papillion-LaVista South – 5-3 (Elimination Game)
– Game 11: Elkhorn South def. Omaha Westside – 11-1
– Tuesday:
– Game 12: Omaha Burke vs. Omaha Westside (Elimination Game) – 4:00
– Game 13: Elkhorn South (Undefeated) vs. Hastings (Elimination Game) – 7:00
