MARTINEZ – NEED TO IMPROVE FOR NEXT WEEK
The Huskers offense stumbled out of the gate Saturday at Illinois. Quarterback Adrian Martinez had an up-and-down day: giving away a critical fumble that led to a scoop and score but also running for a 75 yard touchdown.
The three-time captain adds that he knows he has room to improve…
Martinez and the Huskers will look to win at home this weekend against Fordham.
MARTINEZ – FIRST LOSS IS OVER
Husker nation was disappointed to see Nebraska drop the first game of the year to Illinois. It is the third time in four years that the Huskers have dropped their opener.
Quarterback Adrian Martinez says Monday’s practice had the team refocus and ready to improve for Game 2….
The Huskers look to even their record on Saturday at home against Fordham.
MARTINEZ – CORRECTING MISTAKES
One of the more disappointing parts of Saturday’s season opening loss to Illinois was the up-and-down play of four year starting quarterback Adrian Martinez.
Martinez noted in his post-practice press conference on Monday that the change in game plan due to a new defensive front did challenge him….
Martinez lost a fumble that led to an Illini scoop and score but did have a 75 yard touchdown run and nearly led a 21 point comeback before failing to convert a fourth down late in the contest.
FROST PREACHES CONSISTENCY TO EARN PLAYING TIME
Plenty of fresh faces saw action on Saturday for the Husker football team including Gabe Ervin, the first true freshman running back to ever start a season opener for Nebraska.
Other names were noticeably absent in the loss – including second year wideout Zavier Betts who did not record a single snap.
When asked about Betts’ playing time, Head Coach Scott Frost noted at his post practice press conference on Monday that players will need to consistently perform in practice to contribute on game day….
The Huskers wrapped up their Monday practice with a padded practice following a film session Monday morning. Nebraska returns to action on Saturday for their matchup with Fordham.
HUSKERS SPECIAL TEAMS FALTER IN LOSS TO ILLINOIS
The Huskers offense outgained the Illinois offense, the defense had key plays throughout the contest, but the Nebraska special teams showed little improvement from years prior in the loss in Champaign on Saturday.
Head Coach Scott Frost adds it’s the same song and dance as before….
The Huskers look to even their record in their home opener this weekend against Fordham.
NEBRASKA VOLLEYBALL SWEEPS COLGATE, DOWNS K-STATE IN SEASON OPENER
The No. 5 Nebraska volleyball team opened the 2021 season with its first match of the Husker Invitational Friday evening, sweeping Colgate 3-0 (25-13, 25-16, 25-11) in front of 7,913 at the Devaney Center.
Saturday was a much different test, as the Huskers rallied in the fourth set to finish off Kansas State 3-1 (25-17, 27-25, 11-25, 25-22). The Huskers are now 2-0 on the season, while the Wildcats drop to 1-1.
Nebraska plays host to the Ameritas Players Challenge, Sept. 3-4, at the Devaney Center with a field that includes Georgia, Arizona State and Omaha. The Huskers open the tournament on Friday with Omaha at 11 a.m.
High School Results & Schedules:
THIS WEEK IN HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS:
TUESDAY:
- Kearney High Girls Golf Shootout @ Lincoln Pius – 9 AM
- Kearney High Boys Tennis v. Grand Island @ Harmon Park – 4 PM
- Kearney High Softball DH v. GI Northwest @ Patriot Park – 5 PM
- Kearney High Volleyball @ GI Northwest – 7 PM
- Kearney Catholic Girls Golf v. Cozad Dual @ Meadowlark – 1 PM
- Kearney Catholic Triangular @ GICC (KCHS, GICC, Minden) – 5:30 PM
THURSDAY:
- Kearney High Boys Tennis v. Lincoln Southwest @ Harmon Park – 4 PM
- Kearney High Softball @ Lincoln High – 5 PM
- Kearney High Volleyball @ Lincoln Southwest – 6:30 PM
- Kearney Catholic Girls Golf @ GICC Invite – 9 AM
- Kearney Catholic Boys Tennis @ Adams Central – 4 PM
- Kearney Catholic Softball @ Twin River Triangular – 4:30 PM
- Kearney Catholic Cross Country @ Lexington Invite – 5 PM
- Kearney Catholic Volleyball @ Hershey – 5 PM
FRIDAY:
- Kearney High Girls Golf @ Grand Island Invite – 9 AM
- Kearney High Football @ Omaha Burke – 7 PM
- Kearney Catholic Boys Tennis @ Crete Invite
- Kearney Catholic Football @ Gothenburg
SATURDAY:
- Kearney High Cross Country @ Omaha Walnut Grove Park – 8 AM
- Kearney High Softball @ Norfolk Invite – 9 AM
- Kearney High Boys Tennis Invite @ Harmon Park – 9 AM
