DAWSON – SPORTS NIGHTLY COMMENTS:
DAWSON – ROBINSON NEEDS TO HAVE BIG YEAR FOR HUSKERS:
Defensive Line coach Mike Dawson spoke on Sports Nightly Tuesday night to break down his defensive lineman, including the leader of his position group Ty Robinson. Dawson made no bones about it, Robinson needs to have a good season for the Huskers…
Last season, Robinson had 27 total tackles, 4 for loss, and two sacks.
DAWSON – HUTMACHER’S STRENGTH NEEDS TO CORRELATE TO FIELD:
Defensive Line coach Mike Dawson joined Sports Nightly on Tuesday and broke down his D-Lineman, including rising sophomore Nash Hutmacher. While Hutmacher’s strength in the weight room is well known, Dawson wants to see him apply it to the football field…
Dawson adds he expects to see Nash in a regular rotation on the defensive line for the Huskers this fall.
STEPP LEAVES HUSKERS TO HIT PORTAL:
Nebraska running back Markese Stepp has entered the transfer portal as of Tuesday afternoon.
Stepp, who began his college career at USC, appeared in seven games, making two starts last season for the Huskers. Stepp rushed for 177 yards and two touchdowns on 45 carries, with his best game coming against Fordham, where Stepp carried 18 times for 101 yards in the Husker win.
Prior to transferring to Nebraska, Stepp spent three seasons at USC where he battled injuries. As a freshman, Stepp played in four games, preserving his redshirt.
Stepp arrived at Nebraska, but was held out of most of the spring in 2021 with a foot injury that required surgery.
Heading into this season, Stepp was down the depth chart in a crowded running back room. The Huskers added JUCO transfer Anthony Grant in the offseason, as well as talented freshmen Ajay Allen and Emmett Johnson. Returning are veterans Rahmir Johnson, Jaquez Yant and Gabe Ervin, who missed most of last season with an injury.
AMERICAN LEGION AREA DISTRICT TOURNAMENTS ANNOUNCED:
American Legion Baseball district tournament matchups have been officially announced for Nebraska Class A Districts.
The Runza Seniors of Kearney have been placed in the A7 District and will compete at Duncan Field in Hastings. Hastings Five Points Bank has been placed as the top overall seed with a first contest bye, with Grand Island Home Federal at #2, the Scottsbluff WESTCO Zephyrs at #3, North Platte #4, Lexington Pinnacle Bank at #5, Kearney Runza at #6, and Grand Island U-Save at #7.
Tournament play begins on Friday between Lexington and North Platte at 2 PM, followed by Kearney and Scottsbluff. Pregame coverage on KGFW begins at 4:15 PM with first pitch set for 4:30 on KGFW. Listen to the contest on 1340 KGFW, 96.1 FM, on the free KGFW mobile app, and online at KGFW.com.
FORMER LOPER HEAD COACH MORRIS ADDED TO NEBRASKA FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME:
Along with six Nebraska Football standouts and other representatives for the 2022 Nebraska Football Hall of Fame class, former UNK Football Head Coach Darrell Morris has also been selected to be honored.
Morris served as the head coach at Nebraska-Kearney for 15 seasons from 2000 to 2014. Morris posted a 101-63 career record with the Lopers and guided UNK to four Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference championships and four NCAA Division II playoff berths. His 2009 team posted a school-best 11-2 record.
MORRIS – RECOGNITION GOES TO MANY OTHERS FOR HALL OF FAME:
Former UNK Football Head Coach Darrell Morris will be recognized as a member of the 2022 Nebraska Football Hall of Fame class. He adds that this recognition should go towards his support team…
Morris led the Lopers to four RMAC Championships and to the NCAA D2 Playoffs four times.
WHIPPLE – SPORTS NIGHTLY COMMENTS:
WHIPPLE – GOOD GROUP OF HUSKERS TO WORK WITH:
New Nebraska Football Offensive Coordinator Mark Whipple joined Sports Nightly last night and spoke about his first few months on the job for the Huskers. Whipple added he’s been impressed by not only his new team of players, but also the coaching staff…
Whipple and the Husker offense aim to showcase their new talent and schemes on August 27 in Week Zero against Northwestern in Ireland.
WHIPPLE – HUSKERS BOUGHT IN FOR SPRING PRACTICE:
Husker Football Offensive Coordinator Mark Whipple joined Sports Nightly on Monday night, and spoke about how his team really bought in to spring practices a few months ago…
Whipple added he’s happy with the progress of all his quarterbacks, saying he’s been able to work with them in 7-on-7 drills and individual drills throughout June.
Local Results & Schedules:
THIS WEEK IN LOCAL SPORTS:
WEDNESDAY:
- KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Sports Nightly (6 PM – 8 PM)
THURSDAY:
- KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Sports Nightly (6 PM – 8 PM)
FRIDAY:
- POST 52 Juniors: AREA 7 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT:
- TBA
- Runza Seniors: AREA 7 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT:
- Runza Seniors v. Scottsbluff WESTCO Zephyrs @ Hastings Duncan Field – 4:30 PM
- KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Runza Seniors v. Scottsbluff WESTCO Zephyrs @ Hastings Duncan Field – 4:30 PM
- KGFW Pregame at 4:15 PM
- Sports Nightly (7:30 PM – 8 PM)
- Runza Seniors v. Scottsbluff WESTCO Zephyrs @ Hastings Duncan Field – 4:30 PM
SATURDAY:
- POST 52 Juniors: AREA 7 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT:
- TBA
- Runza Seniors: AREA 7 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT:
- TBA
SUNDAY:
- POST 52 Juniors: AREA 7 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT:
- TBA
- Runza Seniors: AREA 7 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT:
- TBA
