HUSKER FRIDAY PRACTICE COMMENTS:
ROBINSON – BLACKSHIRT MENTALITY CARRYING INTO FIRST PRACTICES:
The Nebraska Football team kicked off their first practices of the fall last week, and veteran defensive end Ty Robinson spoke about what has been the motivating factor for the Blackshirts so far…
Robinson and the Blackshirts bring in plenty of new talent along the defensive line, including Stephon Winn and Ochaun Mathis. The Huskers begin another full round of padded practices Monday mornings.
CHINANDER – TANNOR LOOKING EXPLOSIVE SO FAR:
Defensive coordinator for the Huskers Erik Chinander spoke after Friday’s practice about the explosive Caleb Tannor, who is looking to build off a stronger performance last season…
Tannor is one of the veteran edge rushers returning this fall for Nebraska, while the Huskers also bring Garrett Nelson and TCU transfer Ochaun Mathis into the Blackshirts fold.
CHINANDER – INSTALL PRACTICES ARE FINISHED; TIME TO GET BETTER:
The Nebraska defense has a lot of expectations for the upcoming season after a strong showing in 2021. Defensive coordinator Erik Chinander spoke after Friday’s practice about what the first few days of camp looked like last week…
Chinander and the Huskers bring back a bevy of experience and talent at linebacker, with question marks dotting the defensive line and defensive backs. The Huskers return to full padded practices on Monday morning.
CHINANDER – MORE SACKS AND MORE TURNOVERS:
Defensive coordinator for the Blackshirts Erik Chinander spoke after Friday’s practice about the return of some of his star players from last year’s defense, while also highlighting what the goals for the upcoming season is for the Husker defense…
The Huskers ended last season with 17 sacks on the year led by Garrett Nelson with 5; meanwhile the most turnovers were created by graduated safety Deontai Williams with four interceptions.
FISHER – SO MUCH TALENT AT DEFENSIVE BACK:
The Huskers defense has some experience returning at the edge rushers and linebackers, but a question of experience shows in the defensive backfield. DB Coach Travis Fisher spoke after Friday’s practice about who is standing out so far in fall camp…
Fisher continued by saying that he has given returning veteran Quenton Newsome to “dominate college football” this upcoming season.
WILLIAMS DECOMMITS FROM HUSKERS:
Ashley Williams has de-committed from Nebraska, making the announcement on Sunday after a weekend visit to Auburn.
The edge defender from Zachary, Louisiana, had committed to the Huskers three Sundays ago, but there was some uncertainty about where things stood as Williams took a visit to the Auburn program this weekend. Williams cited a lack of communication and recent events for the change.
Williams had 89 tackles, including 22 for losses and 14 sacks in the 2021 season, with his recruiting stock quickly growing in the months that followed.
NBA LEGEND BILL RUSSELL DIES AT 88:
The most prolific winner in NBA history, Bill Russell marched with Martin Luther King Jr., stood with Muhammad Ali and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama. The centerpiece of the Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 championships in 13 years, Russell earned his last two NBA titles as a player-coach — the first Black coach in any major U.S. sport.
Russell passed away Sunday morning at the age of 88. No cause of death was immediately available; Russell, who had been living in the Seattle area, was not well enough to present the NBA Finals MVP trophy in June due to a long illness.
A Hall of Famer, five-time Most Valuable Player and 12-time All-Star, Russell in 1980 was voted the greatest player in the NBA history by basketball writers.
DECISION IN WATSON CASE COMING MONDAY:
A decision on discipline for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson following accusations of sexual misconduct is coming today, per the Associated Press.
Two people with knowledge of the situation that retired judge Sue L. Robinson has informed the NFL and the NFL Players’ Association she’s ready to issue a ruling on Watson’s disciplinary hearing that concluded a month ago.
Watson was accused of sexual harassment and assault by 24 massage therapists in Texas and has settled 20 of the civil lawsuits filed against him. Four lawsuits remain pending and the attorney representing the women has said he hopes to take them to trial sometime next spring.
Local Results & Schedules:
THIS WEEK IN LOCAL SPORTS:
MONDAY:
- KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Sports Nightly (6 PM – 6:45 PM)
TUESDAY:
- KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Sports Nightly (6 PM – 8 PM)
WEDNESDAY:
- KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Sports Nightly (6 PM – 8 PM)
THURSDAY:
- KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Sports Nightly (6 PM – 8 PM)
FRIDAY:
- KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Sports Nightly (6 PM – 8 PM)
SATURDAY:
- N/a
SUNDAY:
- N/a
