NEBRASKA FOOTBALL UNVEILS FIRST SINGLE DIGIT JERSEY RECIPIENTS:
Nebraska football has a new tradition this fall.
First year Head Coach Matt Rhule has installed a new toughness meter in the form of single digit jersey numbers. The single digit uniforms, numbered zero through nine, will now be voted on by the team to the ten “toughest” members of the Big Red.
The first players with single-digit jerseys were unveiled Wednesday.
Senior wide receiver Billy Kemp IV picked the No. 1, safety Isaac Gifford is wearing No. 2, Luke Reimer is wearing No. 4 and quarterback Jeff Sims is wearing No. 7.
The honor is voted on by the team. More on this story at KGFW.com.
REPORT: BIG TEN TITLE COULD MOVE AWAY FROM INDIANAPOLIS:
The home of the Big Ten Conference Football Championship may no longer be solely Indianapolis.
Des Moines-based radio show “Miller and Condon” reports that future Big Ten title games will be played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
The move is not expected to make Las Vegas the permanent home of the game, with games rotating back to Indianapolis.
The Big Ten Championship has been played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis since its inception in 2011. The league is coming up on the second year of a three year deal with Lucas Oil Stadium.
Beginning in 2024, the top two teams in the league standings will face off for the conference title.
FORMER HUSKER WRESTLER NAMED ASSISTANT COACH:
Former Nebraska wrestling legend James Green has been named a full-time assistant coach for the Husker wrestling program.
A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., Green will join Manning, associate head coach Bryan Snyder and assistant coach Tervel Dlagnev ahead of the 2023-24 season.
As a Husker, the 2014 Big Ten Champion became just the second four-time All-American in school history as he placed seventh twice and third twice at NCAAs. On the professional side, he represented the United States on the World Team at the 70kg spot from 2015 to 2021, winning bronze in 2015 and silver in 2017.
MOUNTAIN WEST COULD ADD REMAINING PAC-12 SCHOOLS:
The fate of the remaining four members of the Pac-12 could depend on if Cal and Stanford are accepted by the ACC.
If Cal and Stanford join the ACC, there is “widespread expectation” that Oregon State and Washington will move to the Mountain West Conference, according to a report from ESPN.
If that does not work out, the American Athletic Conference would additionally be “willing to consider adding all four” as members.
The Mountain West announced its board of directors had met Monday night to discuss “all opportunities to strengthen the league, including through the addition of new member schools.”
HASTINGS BRONCOS MENS’ SOCCER No. 1, WOMEN No. 2; VOLLEYBALL PICKED SEVENTH:
The GPAC Preseason polls continue to roll out for Hastings College fall sports.
On Thursday, the Broncos Men’s Soccer program was picked as the top team in the preseason GPAC poll, ahead of Concordia and Midland respectively. The Broncos picked up eight first place votes compared to the Bulldogs three.
In the women’s poll, Jamestown led with seven first place votes but Hastings claimed five to earn a second overall spot.
Finally in the preseason volleyball poll released Wednesday, Hastings was voted to finish seventh as Jamestown led the way with five of the twelve first place votes.
NEBRASKA FOOTBALL PRACTICE COMMENTS – PLAYERS:
ISAAC GIFFORD – RESPECT FOR NEW COACHING STAFF:
Nebraska Football defender Isaac Gifford was recruited and played for the Scott Frost staff before they were terminated before the end of the 2022 season. Gifford spoke after Monday’s practice that the new staff has already earned his respect…
Gifford received praise by Head Coach Matt Rhule after Tuesday’s practice stating he saw the Lincoln native as a future NFL prospect.
ISAAC GIFFORD – TEAM CONTINUES TO WORK HARD:
Isaac Gifford, a defensive back for the Nebraska Football team, spoke earlier this week about how the team’s work ethic hasn’t changed – but the coaching staff’s trust in the team did…
Nebraska made a change after their Week 2 loss last season to Georgia Southern, before completely removing the Scott Frost staff at the end of the season with the newly hired Matt Rhule as Head Coach.
ISAAC GIFFORD – CAMP IS TOUGH, ONE DAY AT A TIME:
Nebraska Football’s fall camp has tested the players and coaching staff, and Isaac Gifford – a returning veteran defensive player – stated that he enjoys taking each day one piece at a time…
Gifford’s mentality earned him the sought-after single digit uniform, awarded from his peers as one of the toughest players on the team.
ISAAC GIFFORD – PLAYING SAFETY IS NATURAL:
Nebraska Football defender Isaac Gifford has made a switch to the safety position in defensive coordinator Tony White’s new 3-3-5 scheme. Gifford added in post-practice comments that he’s comfortable with a familiar spot…
The Lincoln native is line for a big season, as Head Coach Matt Rhule spoke in media comments he believes Gifford could be a future NFL prospect.
MALCOLM HARTZOG – PRACTICE GETS EVERYONE READY:
Returning Nebraska Football defensive back Malcolm Hartzog said during the second week of fall camp that the Huskers continue to put good practices together…
The Big Red open their season on August 31 against Minnesota on the road in Big Ten conference play.
MALCOLM HARTZOG – PRACTICING AND FOCUSING AT SAFETY:
Malcolm Hartzog was a good piece to the Huskers defensive backfield last season, and is expecting a new position this year with an adjustment to safety…
The Huskers believe Hartzog to be a key piece to replacing departed starter Myles Farmer, who left the team to enter the transfer portal after the first week of fall camp.
MALCOLM HARTZOG – NEW SCHEME FITS WELL:
Nebraska defensive back Malcolm Hartzog is learning his second defensive scheme in two years, but said during the second week of fall camp he’s excited about the new opportunities in coordinator Tony White’s new 3-3-5…
Hartzog routinely made plays at cornerback last season for the Big Red, as Nebraska expects big plays again from him and returning contributor Isaac Gifford.
MALCOLM HARTZOG – COOPER PROVIDES MOTIVATION:
With a new defensive scheme arrived new defensive coaches for Nebraska Football over the offseason, as Erik Chinander was replaced by defensive coordinator Tony White and his 3-3-5 scheme. Likewise, Corey Cooper is in as the secondary coach, and returning safety Malcolm Hartzog likes what Cooper provides early in fall camp…
The entire defensive staff for Nebraska is new since the final game at Iowa in 2022.
BRYCE BENHART – DORM LIFE IS NOT COMFORTABLE:
Offensive lineman for Nebraska Bryce Benhart had some fun at his first media session during fall camp, saying living in the dorms is not ideal for the returning starter…
The 6’9”, 315 pound right tackle last season has received many compliments from Head Coach Matt Rhule, as the first year Husker coach has stated he sees Benhart as a future NFL lineman.
BRYCE BENHART – HUSKERS CONTINUE TO IMPROVE EVERYDAY:
The Nebraska Offensive line struggled at times in the 2022 season, but returning starter Bryce Benhart remains positive through fall camp as he sees further improvement…
Nebraska aims to rotate at minimum seven offensive lineman this season.
BRYCE BENHART – WORKING ON CONSISTENCY:
Offensive lineman Bryce Benhart had a simple answer for what he’s improving on the most this season…
Benhart and the Huskers O-Line struggled at times in 2022, and are hoping year two under coach Donovan Raiola provides that consistency.
BRYCE BENHART – NEW COACHING PROVIDES TOUGH LOVE:
Offensive lineman Bryce Benhart was singing the praises of tough love from the new Husker coaching staff during the second week of fall camp, saying he has seen the difference from previous coaches…
Nebraska Football puts that tough love to the test on August 31, opening play at Minnesota.
NFL PRESEASON SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY RESULTS:
Houston Texans 20-9 New England Patriots
Seattle Seahawks 24-13 Minnesota Vikings
FRIDAY SCHEDULE:
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 6 PM
Atlanta Falcons @ Miami Dolphins – 6 PM
Green Bay Packers @ Cincinnati Bengals – 6 PM
New York Giants @ Detroit Lions – 6 PM
Washington Commanders @ Cleveland Browns – 6:30 PM
Denver Broncos @ Arizona Cardinals – 9 PM
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY SCHEDULE:
Cleveland Guardians @ Tampa Bay Rays – 5:40 PM
New York Yankees @ Miami Marlins – 5:40 PM
Minnesota Twins @ Philadelphia Phillies – 6:05 PM
Oakland Athletics @ Washington Nationals – 6:50 PM
Cincinnati Reds @ Pittsburgh Pirates – 6:05 PM
Chicago Cubs @ Toronto Blue Jays – 6:07 PM
Detroit Tigers @ Boston Red Sox – 6:10 PM
Atlanta Braves @ New York Mets – 6:10 PM
Milwaukee Brewers @ Chicago White Sox – 7:10 PM
St. Louis Cardinals @ Kansas City Royals – 7:10 PM
Los Angeles Angels @ Houston Astros – 7:10 PM
San Diego Padres @ Arizona Diamondbacks – 8:40 PM
Colorado Rockies @ Los Angeles Dodgers – 9:10 PM
Baltimore Orioles @ Seattle Mariners – 9:10 PM
Texas Rangers @ San Francisco Giants – 9:15 PM
Local Results & Schedules:
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