BEN STILLE NAMED TO WILLIAM V. CAMPBELL AWARD SEMIFINALIST
Nebraska defensive lineman Ben Stille was announced Wednesday as a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, awarded each year by the National Football Foundation to the nation’s top football scholar-athlete.
It is the second consecutive year Stille has been Nebraska’s nominee for the award. The NFF on Oct. 27 will announce 12 to 14 finalists, each of whom will receive an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship. The winner will be unveiled in Las Vegas on Dec. 7, and his scholarship will be boosted to $25,000.
HARVEY – KEARNEY CATHOLIC READY FOR TOUGH RUNNING BROKEN BOW
The undefeated Kearney Catholic Stars hit the road tonight to take on 4-1 Broken Bow.
Head Coach Rashawn Harvey adds that he’s glad his team gets another tough physical test from a rough-and-tough option running team like Broken Bow…
The Stars won their first game in district play last week over Minden and look to get two games ahead of the rest of the pack with a win tonight.
HASTINGS COLLEGE ATHLETICS SHARES BIG WINS
The Hastings College Broncos celebrated key victories yesterday as the Bronco Volleyball program downed #10 College of St. Mary’s after trailing 2-0 and rallying to win 3-2. Meanwhile, the Men’s Soccer team downed #22 Morningside in overtime 3-2, and the Women’s soccer team had a draw against Morningside 1-1.
UNK FOOTBALL – CHANGING TO A WINNING MENTALITY
The Rise is very real for the UNK Football team under Head Coach Josh Lynn. After taking over the reigns of the team in 2017, Lynn has guided the Lopers to an improved record in every season since. Now, the Lopers are ranked No. 12 and undefeated at 4-0.
Senior offensive lineman Corey Hoelck (Hall-eck) adds that the change in mentality shows not just on Saturdays…
UNK takes on rival Fort Hays State on Saturday in Hays for a night contest against the 2-2 Tigers.
UNK FOOTBALL – LYNN AND COACHES BELIEVE IN TEAM
Head Coach Josh Lynn has created a new wave of success at UNK, as the Lopers are at their highest rating since the 2011 postseason at No. 12 heading into a matchup with Fort Hays State on Saturday.
Senior offensive lineman Corey Hoelck (Hall-eck) adds that Lynn and the coaching staff have instilled trust into the locker room, leading to the success on Saturdays….
UNK currently sits atop the MIAA standings at 4-0, followed by No. 2 rated Northwest Missouri State at 3-0.
HUSKER BASEBALL RECRUITING CLASS NAMED TO TOP 20
The Nebraska baseball program received more recognition for its 2021 recruiting class this week, as NU was ranked 20th nationally by Perfect Game and 36th by Collegiate Baseball.
Nebraska is the only Big Ten program included in the top 25 of the Perfect Game list. It marks the Huskers’ second inclusion in Perfect Game’s top 25, joining the 2014 class, which was 25th.
UNK ATHLETICS STARTING HARLON HILL CAMPAIGN FOR DAVIS
From a post from the UNK Athletics social media accounts, UNK Football’s TJ Davis has appeared to gain interest for the Harlon Hill Trophy, or the D2 equivalent of the Heisman trophy.
Davis has led two consecutive game-winning drives against Washburn and Central Missouri, capped by touchdown runs by Davis in the final minute of each contest.
Davis is currently 2nd among all players in rushing touchdowns and atop the rushing yards and rushing touchdowns this season.
HUSKER VOLLEYBALL PREPARES FOR BIG TEN WEEKEND
The No. 12 Nebraska volleyball team continues its three-match home stand with Michigan this Friday at 6 p.m. at the Devaney Center. The match will be televised on Big Ten Network.
Nebraska squares off with Michigan State on Sunday, Oct. 3, with first serve set for 3 p.m. at the Devaney Center. The match will be televised on Big Ten Network.
NEBRASKA BASEBALL PICKS UP SCRIMMAGE FOR SATURDAY
The Nebraska baseball team will hold an intrasquad scrimmage that is open to the public this Saturday, Oct. 2 at Noon at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. Admission will be free of charge.
The scrimmage replaces a fall exhibition game with Wichita State, which was canceled Tuesday morning in accordance with COVID-19 protocols due to issues within the Shocker program.
The exhibition game against the Shockers will not be rescheduled.
NU will hold its annual Red/White Series fall scrimmages Oct. 11-13 at Hawks Field, with game times determined in the coming weeks.
NSAA OFFICIAL APPRECIATION WEEK
Monday started the NSAA Officials Appreciation Week, which runs Sept. 27 through Oct. 2.
With the intense scrutiny of officials and the looming officials shortage, it is important to show appreciation and respect for these women and men who give their time to our student-athletes so they can participate.
All week, the NSAA, NSAA member schools and anyone wanting to show their appreciation for officials can use #NSAARespectTheRef on social media and tag @nsaahome on Twitter to share what they are doing to “respect the ref”.
CHINANDER – DEFENSE NOT POINTING FINGERS
The Blackshirts have had a tremendous start to the season stifling some of college football’s top offenses.
Defensive Coordinator Erik Chinander spoke to the media after Tuesday’s practice and added that his defense’s effort has not shown up in the win column, but that his players refuse to point the blame elsewhere…
The Blackshirts look to help the Huskers break a two game losing streak as Nebraska takes on Northwestern Saturday night.
CHINANDER – DEFENSE TRUSTS FROST GAMEPLAN
Defensive Coordinator Erik Chinander spoke to the media after Tuesday’s practice. His Blackshirts have faced different offenses throughout the early parts of the season, and Chinander adds that the Blackshirts have so far trusted Head Coach Scott Frost’s gameplan in each contest…
Chinander had added in previous weeks that the defense thrives when being put on the field first to shut down an opponent’s first offensive possession
CHINANDER – OFFENSE CAN HELP KEEP DEFENSE FRESH
Defensive Coordinator of the Huskers Erik Chinander was asked about how the Huskers offense can help the Blackshirts defense. Chinander added that keeping the defense off the field helps in creating advantages later on…
Chinander added that the defense is looking to be opportunistic in creating turnovers as well.
CHINANDER – PREVIEW NORTHWESTERN OFFENSE
Defensive Coordinator Erik Chinander previewed the Northwestern Offense during Tuesday’s post-practice press conference…
The Blackshirts held Michigan State to only one first down after halftime in last week’s contest at Michigan State.
LUBICK – EFFORT HAS BEEN UPBEAT
The Huskers, now at 2-3 on the season, come into their homecoming contest with Northwestern on a two game losing streak.
Offensive Coordinator Matt Lubick spoke to the media after Tuesday’s practice and said the attitude does remain upbeat…
The Huskers are 8.5 point favorites for their home tilt under the lights at Memorial Stadium.
LUBICK – JOHNSON IMPRESSING AT RUNNING BACK
Offensive Coordinator Matt Lubick was asked after his strong performance against Michigan State if Ramir Johnson has solidified himself as the Number one running back…
Three different running backs have started games for the Huskers this season, as Sevion Morrison and Markese Stepp also saw action against the Spartans.
LUBICK – RUNNING GAME IN RED ZONE MUST IMPROVE
The Huskers are looking to shore up their red zone offense and score more touchdowns then settle for field goals inside opponents territory.
Offensive Coordinator Matt Lubick adds the solution is as simple as handing the ball off….
Lubick added that with less room to pass, a higher chance for mistakes can occur in the red zone.
Local Results & Schedules:
THIS WEEK IN LOCAL SPORTS:
WEDNESDAY:
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
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- Women’s Soccer v. Morningside @ Lloyd Wilson Field
- Draw 1-1
- Volleyball v. #17 College of St. Mary @ Lynn Farrell Arena
- Hastings College 3-2
- Men’s Soccer v. #22 Morningside @ Lloyd Wilson Field
- Hastings College 3-2
- Women’s Soccer v. Morningside @ Lloyd Wilson Field
THURSDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Girls Golf @ Heartland Athletic Conference Championships @ Norfolk
- Softball (DOUBLEHEADER) @ Lincoln Southeast
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- Girls Golf @ Centura Invite
- Boys Tennis Dual @ Adams Central
- Softball v. Minden – 5 PM
- Volleyball @ Ord
- Football @ Broken Bow
- UNK:
- None
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
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- None
FRIDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Volleyball @ Lincoln Northeast Invite – 4 PM
- Softball @ Lincoln High – 5 PM
- Football @ Columbus – 7 PM
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- None
- UNK:
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- Women’s Tennis @ Central Regionals @ Edmond, OK
- Men’s & Women’s Cross Country @ Briar Cliff Invite
- Softball v. WNCC @ Dryden Park – 4 PM
- Volleyball v. No. 13 Northwest Missouri State @ Health & Sports Center – 6 PM
SATURDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Boys Tennis @ HAC Tournament @ Lincoln
- Volleyball @ Lincoln Northeast Invite
- Softball @ HAC Tournament @ Lincoln
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- Volleyball @ Columbus Lakeview Invite
- UNK:
- Women’s Tennis @ Central Regionals @ Edmond, OK
- Volleyball v. Missouri Western State @ Health & Sports Center, 2 PM
- Football @ Fort Hays State – 7 PM
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
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- Men’s & Women’s Cross Country @ Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival
- Football @ Briar Cliff University
- Men’s Soccer @ Briar Cliff University
- Women’s Soccer @ Briar Cliff University
