NEBRASKA FOOTBALL PRACTICE COMMENTS – MATT RHULE MONDAY PRESSER:
RHULE – FARMER SUSPENDED BY TEAM:
The first day of fall practices for the Nebraska Football team came with some added drama, as a returning starter in the defensive backfield was not at practice on Monday. First year Head Coach Matt Rhule had more details…
Rhule reiterated later it is a “wait and see” approach with Farmer, who was the second leader in tackles last season for the Blackshirts.
RHULE – MARTIN A GOOD HIRE REPLACING WAGER:
Nebraska Football was off to a shaky start for preseason camp as tight ends coach Bob Wager resigned after seven months on the job Friday evening. Replacing him is Josh Martin, an analyst that received plenty of praise from Matt Rhule after Monday’s practice…
Martin has become the interim-tight end coach replacing Wager. Rhule added that a permanent hire can still be made later.
RHULE – REPS ARE MOST IMPORTANT FOR YOUNG PLAYERS:
First Year Husker Head Coach Matt Rhule addressed the media after the opening practice of preseason camp on Monday, adding he was thrilled to see his younger players receiving more practice time…
Rhule complemented the team speed as well from his incoming freshman class.
RHULE – FRESHMEN SPEED STANDS OUT:
Head Coach for Nebraska Football Matt Rhule was impressed by the overall speed of his young freshman group after his first day of practice for fall camp on Monday…
The Huskers are hoping that more team speed can bring Nebraska back to a bowl game, as the last time the Big Red went bowling was in 2016.
RHULE – TEAM LIFE ON CAMPUS IN DORMS:
Matt Rhule went old-school for his first Husker fall practices, placing the team back on campus in the dorm rooms. Rhule shared he was ecstatic to get started early…
Rhule added that all coaches – including the support staff of strength coaches, analysts, trainers, and others – are all staying in the dorms as part of a team-bonding experience to begin the preseason.
RHULE – BUILDING BROTHERHOOD ON CAMPUS:
Head Coach for Nebraska Football Matt Rhule discussed his passion for the idea to keep the entire football squad on campus during fall camp after Monday’s opening session…
The Huskers started their fall camp with players reporting on Saturday. Nebraska opens their season on August 31 at Minnesota.
FARMER SUSPENDED FROM HUSKER FOOTBALL PROGRAM:
Myles Farmer, a rangy safety who ranked second for Nebraska in tackles last season, has been suspended from the team as it ramps up preparation for the 2023 season.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule confirmed the news following NU’s first practice of preseason camp Monday. Farmer is not currently included on NU’s 120-man fall camp roster.
Rhule said Farmer’s suspension was a result of not adhering to the “little things” that were required with meeting Nebraska’s “standard” as a program. Rhule did not specify when Farmer might return to the team.
Farmer, a native of Atlanta, started 11 games in 2022 and made a career-high 73 tackles.
NEBRASKA VOLLEYBALL SET TO TRAVEL FOR BIG TEN MEDIA DAYS:
Nebraska volleyball head coach John Cook and junior captains Merritt Beason and Lexi Rodriguez will participate in the second annual Big Ten Volleyball Media Days on Tuesday at the Big Ten Network Headquarters in Chicago.
The Huskers will hold their official press conference from 2:40-3:00 p.m., and it will be streamed on B1G+. Cook, Beason and Rodriguez will also make stops at a variety of different stations throughout their afternoon in Chicago.
Nebraska’s first official practice for the 2023 season will be on Tuesday, Aug. 8. The Red-White Scrimmage is set for Saturday, Aug. 19.
USWNT NEEDS WIN OR DRAW TO AVOID RISK OF ELIMINATION:
The United States arrived at the Women’s World Cup as the favorites to win an unprecedented third consecutive title. But after an underwhelming draw against the Netherlands, there’s a real chance the Americans can be eliminated in group play for the first time in tournament history.
The United States sits atop the group after a 3-0 victory over Vietnam in the tournament opener, and a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands last Thursday in Wellington. The Dutch are tied with the U.S. on points, but the Americans have the tie-breaker on goals scored.
The U.S. plays Portugal in the third and final match of Group E play, and if Portugal pulls off an upset Tuesday at Eden Park in Auckland, the Americans could be in big trouble.
The United States needs to either win or draw against Portugal, one of eight teams playing in its first World Cup, to ensure the Americans continue to play in this tournament.
COLTS’ JONATHON TAYLOR CONTINUES CONTRACT DISPUTE; REFUTES BACK INJURY:
Star running back Jonathan Taylor’s situation with the Indianapolis Colts became a bit murky on Sunday.
After it was reported that the Colts were considering placing Taylor on the non-football injury list due to a back issue, the disgruntled speedster took to Twitter to denounce that notion.
Placement on the NFI list could result in a loss of salary for Taylor, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal. The Colts would not have to pay him while he’s on the NFI list, creating a scenario where the final year of his rookie contract gets pushed back to 2024 if he’s forced to sit out the 2023 season.
The uncertainty surrounding Taylor’s status comes after a report on Saturday that he requested to be traded from the Colts after meeting with team owner Jim Irsay.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE:
MONDAY SCHEDULE:
Philadelphia Phillies @ Miami Marlins – 5:40 PM
Tampa Bay Rays @ New York Yankees – 6:05 PM
Milwaukee Brewers @ Washington Nationals – 6:05 PM
Baltimore Orioles @ Toronto Blue Jays – 6:07 PM
Los Angeles Angels @ Atlanta Braves – 6:20 PM
Cincinnati Reds @ Chicago Cubs – 7:05 PM
Cleveland Guardians @ Houston Astros – 7:10 PM
San Diego Padres @ Colorado Rockies – 7:40 PM
Boston Red Sox @ Seattle Mariners – 8:40 PM
Arizona Diamondbacks @ San Francisco Giants – 8:45 PM
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