OREGON AND WASHINGTON TO JOIN BIG TEN:
Nebraska will have two new opponents in the Big Ten Conference starting in 2024.
Oregon and Washington will officially join the Big Ten Conference in 2024.
A statement from University of Nebraska president Ted Carter, UNL Chancellor Rodney Bennett and AD Trev Alberts said that
The landscape of college athletics continues to quickly evolve and adding Oregon and Washington further establishes the Big Ten as the preeminent conference in the country.
The statement would later read that:
Nebraska has a large alumni base on the West Coast and the new additions will allow our fans in another region of the country to watch the Huskers compete on a more regular basis.
USC and UCLA were added to the Big Ten last summer, and will formally join the conference in 2024.
The PAC-12 appears to be in collapse, as Arizona, Arizona State, and Utah have been added to the Big 12 officially as of Friday afternoon.
KEARNEY LITTLE LEAGUE ADVANCING IN LLWS REGIONAL
The Kearney Little League team advanced in the first round of the Midwest Regional in Whitestown, Indiana yesterday, defeating Coon Rapids, Minnesota 4-1.
Kearney advances in the winners bracket to play Sioux Falls, South Dakota at 4PM today. The game will be on ESPN+.
Sioux Falls defeated Johnstown, Iowa 2-1.
SCOTT NAMED TO RIMINGTON WATCH LIST:
Ben Scott was one of 40 centers nationally named to the Rimington Trophy Watch List. The Rimington Trophy is presented annually to the nation’s top center. The award is named after former Husker Dave Rimington, a two-time unanimous All-American, two-time winner of the Outland Trophy and a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.
Scott is in his first season at Nebraska in 2023 after transferring from Arizona State.
A native of Honolulu, Hawaii, Scott is the second Husker to earn a spot on a national award watch list after punter Brian Buschini was named to the Ray Guy Award watch list earlier this week.
LOPER FOOTBALL BEGINS FALL CAMP; OFFICIALLY REPORTED FRIDAY:
The 117th football team in Nebraska Kearney history reports to fall camp this weekend with the first practice scheduled for Monday, Aug. 7.
The Lopers will practice daily in the morning (typically 7:15-9:30 a.m.) and then hold an afternoon walkthrough (4-5 p.m.).
Head coach Ryan Held and his staff have a roster of around 130 players that includes 28 new transfers. Coming off an 8-3 season, the Lopers have 10 returning starters and 30 additional returning letterwinners.
The year kicks off Thursday night, Aug. 31 at Central Oklahoma with the home opener set for the night of Sept. 9 vs. Northeastern State.
NEBRASKA FOOTBALL THURSDAY PRACTICE COMMENTS – RB COACH EJ BARTHEL & PLAYERS:
BARTHEL – RUNNING BACK DETAILS:
New running backs coach EJ Barthel spoke to the media after Thursday’s practice and addressed the details his backs are focusing on in fall camp…
Nebraska brings a strong stable of running backs in returning leading rusher Anthony Grant, former starters Gabe Ervin and Rahmir Johnson, and talented freshmen talent.
BARTHEL – RUNNING BACKS PLAY WITH LION MINDSET:
Nebraska Football running backs coach EJ Barthel addressed the media after Thursday’s practice and spoke on the new mentality in the backfield…
The Huskers are hoping to have that mentality lead Nebraska to their first 1,000 yard rusher since Devine Ozigbo crossed the threshold in 2017.
BARTHEL – FILM ROOM AIDS IN CORRECTING MISTAKES:
Husker Football running backs coach EJ Barthel spoke to the media after Thursday’s practice and said his backs are improving each day by playing fast and learning from their mistakes…
Nebraska has had an early emphasis on the running game in fall camp, as offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield stated that he’d like to rely on a strong running game this season.
ERVIN – OFFENSIVE LINE BECOMING VETERANS:
Returning running back Gabe Ervin had high praise for his offensive line after Thursday’s practice, saying that he sees improvement through experience for the Pipeline…
Nebraska hopes Ervin can remain healthy while aiding the Big Red rushing attack, likely rotating with Anthony Grant and Rahmir Johnson.
JOHNSON – MORE TEAM ORIENTED FALL CAMP:
Rahmir Johnson had a lackluster 2022 season, receiving fewer snaps than in 2021 and less touches in Mark Whipple’s offense. Johnson spoke after Thursday’s practice that so far in fall camp, he can tell some differences with the team…
The biggest difference in comments from coaches and players so far has been the amount of repetitions each player receives during practices into the first week of camp.
SCOTT – LEANER, BIGGER, STRONGER:
The prize transfer for the offensive line this off-season came from Arizona State as the new center for the Pipeline, Ben Scott, spoke after Thursday’s practice that he’s ready to show off his new body after the off-season…
Scott was well regarded after his two seasons with the Sun Devils, and was added to the Rimington watch list early Friday.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY SCHEDULE:
Houston Astros @ New York Yankees – 12:05 PM
Tampa Bay Rays @ Detroit Tigers – 12:10 PM
Atlanta Braves @ Chicago Cubs – 1:20 PM
Miami Marlins @ Texas Rangers – 3:05 PM
Toronto Blue Jays @ Boston Red Sox – 3:10 PM
Washington Nationals @ Cincinnati Reds – 3:10 PM
Kansas City Royals @ Philadelphia Phillies – 5:05 PM
New York Mets @ Baltimore Orioles – 6:05 PM
San Francisco Giants @ Oakland Athletics – 6:07 PM
Chicago White Sox @ Cleveland Guardians – 6:10 PM
Pittsburgh Pirates @ Milwaukee Brewers – 6:10 PM
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Minnesota Twins – 6:10 PM
Colorado Rockies @ St. Louis Cardinals – 6:15 PM
Los Angeles Dodgers @ San Diego Padres – 7:40 PM
Seattle Mariners @ Los Angeles Angels – 8:07 PM
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