HUSKER FOOTBALL PRACTICE COMMENTS – MICKEY JOSEPH:
JOSEPH – NO PRACTICE TUESDAY FOR THOMPSON:
Interim Head Coach Mickey Joseph opened his comments on Tuesday by giving a practice update on starting quarterback Casey Thompson…
Nebraska was without Thompson for the last 6 ½ quarters, having been injured in the Illinois contest with nerve damage in his elbow.
JOSEPH – BLAKE CORUM THE BEST BACK HUSKERS HAVE FACED:
Nebraska interim Head Coach Mickey Joseph was asked his thoughts on Michigan’s running back Blake Corum, and where he stands among backs faced by the Huskers so far…
Nebraska has been gashed by Illinois’ Chase Brown and Minnesota’s Mohammed Ibrahim, both running for over 100 yards.
JOSEPH – PREVIEW OF MICHIGAN WEEK:
Interim Head Coach Mickey Joseph broke down the Wolverines and previewed the Huskers in his opening comments of his Tuesday press conference…
Nebraska is currently listed as four touchdown underdogs at the Big House.
JOSEPH – FARMER OUT FOR MISTAKE:
Myles Farmer has been suspended for a DUI in Lincoln Saturday night, and interim Head Coach Mickey Joseph addressed the situation on Tuesday…
Nebraska will be without their starting safety for at least the Michigan contest. Police say Farmer had a blood alcohol content of .123 and was cited and released for DUI and failing to use a turn signal.
JOSEPH – QUARTERBACK DECISION WILL COME BY THURSDAY:
Nebraska Interim Head Coach Mickey Joseph stated in his press conference he would be making a decision on what quarterback would take the first snap at Michigan later this week…
The Huskers saw Chubba Purdy and Logan Smothers receive ample playing time against Minnesota last week.
JOSEPH – QUARTERBACK EVALUATION THROUGHOUT PRACTICE:
Mickey Joseph described his evaluation process for this week’s practices as he determines what quarterback will get the start for the Huskers in the Big House at Michigan…
Four quarterbacks suited up in last week’s loss to Minnesota: Chubba Purdy, Logan Smothers, Matt Masker, and Heinrich Haarberg. Casey Thompson is still listed as day-to-day with a lingering elbow injury.
FARMER SUSPENDED FROM HUSKERS WITH DUI:
Nebraska safety Myles Farmer was stopped by Lincoln police over the weekend and cited for driving under the influence.
Lincoln Police Department Sgt. Chris Vollmer says Farmer was stopped by an LPD officer at 10th and P streets around 12:30 a.m. Sunday for failing to use a turn signal. LPD says the officer observed signs of impairment and additional tests were conducted.
Police say Farmer had a blood alcohol content of .123 and was cited and released for DUI and failing to use a turn signal.
Farmer, in his fourth year at Nebraska, has started all nine games this season and is the team’s second-leading tackler.
KEARNEY HIGH HOSTS COLLEGIATE SIGNING DAY FOR THREE BEARCAT ATHLETES:
Kearney High School will be honoring three Bearcat athletes who have announced they are taking their talents onto the next level with a Collegiate Signing Day celebration today at 4 PM.
The athletes signing with their respective schools include: Ellie Mehlin signing with UNK Volleyball; Lucas Wegner signing with Pittsburg State Baseball; and Haidyn Skeen signing with the University of North Dakota for Track & Field.
The event will take place in the CHAT Auditorium at Kearney High School this afternoon.
AREA COACHES SELECTED AS NSAA COACHES OF THE YEAR:
The NSAA in partnership with the NFHS announced the 2021-22 Nebraska State Coaches of the Year on Tuesday.
Local coaches receiving honors included: Broken Bow’s Kelly Cooksley for Girls Golf, Brian Fleischman from Overton for Boys Golf, Lexington’s Sam Jilka for Boys Cross Country and Joel Lemus-Leon for Boys Soccer.
All coaches will be honored during halftime of the Class A Girls State Basketball Semifinal game on Friday, March 3 rd, 2023 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.
GEORGIA NEW No. 1 IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF POLL:
Georgia was the new No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings Tuesday night, followed by Ohio State, Michigan and TCU.
The Bulldogs’ rise from No. 3 was no surprise after their dominant victory against previously top-ranked Tennessee on Saturday.
Clemson, which was No. 4 in the selection committee’s first rankings last week, also lost, clearing the way for changes in the top four.
Ohio State stayed at two. The Buckeyes’ Big Ten rival, Michigan, moved up from five to three. TCU jumped three spots to No. 4, putting the nation’s four unbeaten teams at the top of the rankings.
Local Results & Schedules:
THIS WEEK IN LOCAL SPORTS:
WEDNESDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Collegiate Signing Day @ Kearney High School – 4 PM
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- N/a
- UNK:
- N/a
- KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Sports Nightly (6 PM – 8 PM)
THURSDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- N/a
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- N/a
- UNK:
- Volleyball: MIAA Tournament @ St. Joseph, MO – 12 PM
- UNK v. Missouri Western State
- Volleyball: MIAA Tournament @ St. Joseph, MO – 12 PM
- KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Nebraska Men’s Basketball v. Omaha (6 PM – 9:45 PM)
FRIDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- N/a
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- N/a
- UNK:
- Swimming: @ Eagle Invitational, Oklahoma City, OK – 10 AM/6 PM
- Women’s Basketball: v. Minnesota-Crookston @ Health & Sports Center – 7 PM
- KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Nebraska Volleyball v. Iowa (5:30 PM – 8:45 PM)
SATURDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Unified Bowling: @ Grand Island Invite @ Westside Lanes – 1 PM
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- N/a
- UNK:
- Swimming: @ Eagle Invitational, Oklahoma City, OK – 10 AM/6 PM
- Wrestling; @ Dakota Wesleyan Open, Mitchell, SD – 9 AM
- Football: @ Northeastern State, Tahlequah, OK – 2 PM
- Women’s Basketball v. Southwest Minnesota St. @ Health & Sports Center – 4 PM
- KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Nebraska Football @ Michigan (10:30 AM – 9:30 PM) – KGFW
- Nebraska Football @ Michigan (1:45 PM – 7:45 PM) – KQKY-HITS 106
SUNDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- N/a
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- N/a
- UNK:
- Swimming: @ Eagle Invitational, Oklahoma City, OK – 10 AM/6 PM
- Wrestling: v. Chadron State @ Health & Sports Center – 12 PM
- KGFW Sports Schedule:
- N/a
