HUSKER PLAYER COMMENTS FROM BIG TEN MEDIA DAYS:
VOKALEK – WHIPPLE’S OFFENSE NEARLY MASTERED BY BIG RED:
Tight end for Nebraska Travis Vokalek represented the Big Red at Big Ten Media Days on Tuesday, and after being asked how many plays were in new offensive coordinator Mark Whipple’s offense Vokalek added that it is all coming together…
The Huskers will have a quarterback battle entering fall camp, but Coach Scott Frost mentioned that Texas transfer Casey Thompson will open up camp as the No. 1 spot behind center.
NEWSOME – PALMER THE MOST EXCITING ADDITION SO FAR:
Nebraska Football was well represented at Big Ten Media Days on Tuesday, as defensive back Quentin Newsome spoke to the media and was asked who the most exciting addition is for the Huskers…
Palmer comes from LSU where he was primarily a return specialist, but looks to make an impact on the offense for the Huskers this season.
NELSON – PROVE HOW GOOD I CAN BE:
Blackshirt linebacker Garrett Nelson spoke at Big Ten Media Days on Tuesday as he made it clear his personal goals for the season…
This comes after many comments about how Nelson is aiming to become a better leader and wants to become a bigger presence in the locker room for the Huskers.
HUSKERS’ BUSCHINI ADDED TO RAY GUY AWARD WATCHLIST:
Nebraska’s Brian Buschini was one of 49 punters nationally named to the preseason watch list for the 2022 Ray Guy Award, announced on Wednesday. The Ray Guy Award is presented annually to the nation’s top collegiate punter in the FBS.
Buschini is in his first season at Nebraska after transferring from FCS Montana. He was named the 2021 FCS Punter of the Year and a first-team All-American for the Griz. Buschini played in 15 games in his Montana career, averaging 45.8 yards on 75 career punts. He had 30 punts of 50 yards or longer with the Griz, while placing 35 of his punts inside the opponent’s 20-yard line.
As the top FCS punter in 2021, Buschini ranked third nationally with a school-record average of 46.0 yards per punt.
POST 52 FALLS TO GRAND ISLAND TO WRAP UP SEASON AT STATE:
Kearney couldn’t overcome early mistakes and fell for the second straight day Tuesday afternoon with a 6-2 loss to Grand Island Five Points Bank. The loss moves Post 52 to 23-25 on the season and wraps up their summer at Memorial Field.
UNK FOOTBALL VOTED 2nd IN MIAA POLLS:
The MIAA has released preseason football coaches and media polls for the upcoming 2022 season.
The polls were released Tuesday morning (July 26) as a part of MIAA Media Day in Kansas City. Note head coaches are not allowed to vote for their own team in the coaches’ rankings.
The Lopers were tabbed second in both polls, its highest preseason ranking since joining the conference in 2012. Just six short years ago in 2017, the program was ranked 12th in both polls.
UNK went 10-3 last season, tying for second place in the MIAA, winning an NCAA playoff game for the second time in school history and finishing the year ranked 15th in the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division II poll. Lynn and an experienced coaching staff welcome back 15 starters (six defensive, five offensive and four special teams) including 10 All-MIAA selections.
LOPER FOOTBALL MIAA MEDIA COMMENTS:
LYNN – EXPECTATIONS HAVE RISEN FOR LOPERS:
The UNK Football team has risen in the MIAA rankings each year under 6th year Head Coach Josh Lynn. At the conference’s media days Tuesday, Lynn added that with each year has garnered new expectations for the team…
The Lopers are also a pre-season favorite entering the year in the D2 Top 25 as well as finishing second in the MIAA Media Pre-season poll. UNK finished last season with a second round exit in the D2 Playoffs after earning their first postseason win in a decade.
DAVIS – UNK CAN’T STOP MOMENTUM:
UNK Football brings back a full offensive arsenal after the best season in recent memory, finishing 10-3 in 2021. A big reason for the Lopers success was Harlon Hill trophy finalist and first team All-American quarterback TJ Davis, who spoke at the MIAA Media Days that Kearney will have to continue this momentum…
Davis finished last season with over 2,200 passing yards and topping 1,100 yards rushing with 39 touchdowns scored. The Lopers begin their season at Missouri Southern on September 1.
SWANSON – NEW LOPER STANDARD? UNDEFEATED:
The Loper Football team carried a high octane offense to a 10-3 record last season, but also flexed a stingier defense than seen in previous seasons. All-American safety for the Lopers Darius Swanson added at the MIAA Media Days Tuesday that last year wasn’t good enough…
The Lopers best season in a decade came in 2021 with a playoff berth and victory, falling to Angelo State in Texas in the second round of the D2 Playoffs.
HUSKER FOOTBALL AT BIG TEN MEDIA DAYS – SCOTT FROST:
FROST – BIG TEN CONTINUES TO BE AHEAD OF CHANGES TO CFB:
Head Coach for the Huskers Scott Frost spoke at Big Ten Media days on Tuesday morning and was asked about his thoughts on college football expansion and where the Big Ten currently stands…
The Big Ten added USC and UCLA from the PAC-12 earlier this summer, with their full transition coming in 2024.
FROST – COMPETITIVE LAST YEAR, CREATING PROGRESS:
The Husker Football team looks to make amends from last season finishing 3-9 and firing most of the offensive coaching staff in the process. Head Coach Scott Frost spoke with the media at the first day of Big Ten Media Days on Tuesday, adding the process is still ongoing…
Frost and his new coaches also brought in multiple transfers from the portal to boost the talent on the roster. The Huskers open the season in Ireland against Northwestern on August 27.
FROST – HUSKERS MUST FIND KILLER INSTINCT:
Head Coach for the Huskers Scott Frost spoke at Big Ten Media Days on Tuesday morning and reiterated that his team must find the killer instinct to close out games for wins rather than one score losses…
The Huskers have a more favorable schedule in 2022 than in 2023, including their Week Zero matchup in Ireland against Northwestern on August 27.
HUSKER HOOPS TO FACE OKLAHOMA:
One of Thanksgiving’s traditional matchups moves to the hardwood this November, as Nebraska will face Oklahoma in the opening round of the ESPN Events Invitational.
Nebraska will face Oklahoma at 4 p.m. (central) at the HP Fieldhouse on the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex just outside Orlando. The game will be carried by ESPN and also the Huskers Radio Network.
The matchup between the Huskers and Sooners will be the first in men’s basketball between the two schools since February of 2011. Oklahoma holds a 104-83 in the all-time series, as the two programs were conference rivals from 1921 until 2011, when Nebraska joined the Big Ten Conference.
Local Results & Schedules:
THIS WEEK IN LOCAL SPORTS:
TUESDAY:
- POST 52 Juniors: JUNIORS STATE BASEBALL TOURNAMENT @ Memorial Field
- Post 52 Kearney v. Grand Island Five Points Bank
- Grand Island Five Points Bank 6 – 2 Post 52 Kearney
- Post 52 Kearney v. Grand Island Five Points Bank
WEDNESDAY:
- KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Sports Nightly (6 PM – 8 PM)
THURSDAY:
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- Sports Nightly (6 PM – 8 PM)
FRIDAY:
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- Sports Nightly (6 PM – 8 PM)
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