FORMER UNK BASEBALL COACH DAY TO COACH OMAHA SKUTT CATHOLIC
Damon Day, who led UNK Baseball for the final fifteen seasons in program history, has a new home.
Omaha Skutt Catholic announced the hiring of Day in a Friday evening press release.
Day led UNK Baseball to 394 wins, two RMAC titles and 4 NCAA tournament appearances before the program’s elimination in 2018. Since that time, he has been the founder and lead instructor for the Central Nebraska Baseball Academy.
The Skutt Skyhawks went 14-12 last season.
NEBRASKA FOOTBALL FRIDAY PRACTICE COMMENTS – COACH WHITE & DVORACEK COMMENTS:
WHITE – DIFFERENT WAYS AND REASONS TO CALL DEFENSE:
Defensive Coordinator Tony White addressed the media at the conclusion of Friday’s practice, and spoke about his philosophy when calling defensive plays from the sideline…
Nebraska switched up defensive coordinators three times in the past year, beginning with Erik Chinander in 2022, followed by interim Bill Busch, and have now switched to Tony White and his 3-3-5 scheme.
WHITE – DEFENSIVE COACHES BRING IDEAS:
Tony White heaped praise on his assistant defensive coaches after Friday’s practice session, saying the entire group contributes with new ideas to breed success…
The entire coaching staff is brand new, including White, defensive line coach Terrance Knighton, linebackers coach Rob Dvoracek, and secondary coach Corey Cooper.
WHITE – RETURNING LEADERS TAKE OWNERSHIP OF DEFENSE:
Defensive coordinator for Nebraska Football Tony White was asked how he leans on his returning veteran leadership during fall camp to install his new scheme…
The Huskers have an influx of talent along with returning experience, as both hope to complement each other to push Nebraska to the postseason.
DVORACEK – LINEBACKERS GET BETTER ONE PERCENT EACH DAY:
Linebackers coach for Nebraska Rob Dvoracek addressed the media for the first time in fall camp after Friday’s practice, and begin his presser simply saying he pushes his backers to improve each session…
Nebraska’s linebackers are one of the most experienced returning groups, with veterans Nick Henrich and Luke Reimer returning to their roles.
DVORACEK – HENRICH HAS PREPARED WELL TO COME BACK FROM INJURY:
Returning starting linebacker Nick Henrich missed the second half of conference play last season after a season ending injury, but new linebackers coach Rob Dvoracek said he’s pleased with the effort Henrich has put in to get back on the field…
Henrich is the second leader in career total tackles returning for Huskers this season, behind teammate Luke Reimer.
DVORACEK – DEMAND A LOT OF LINEBACKERS; EVERYONE HAS IMPROVED:
First year Husker linebackers coach Rob Dvoracek spoke to the media after Friday’s practice saying he hasn’t been easy on his group, but they have responded well throughout camp…
Nebraska’s linebackers return the most game-time experience of any defensive position group, as well as added elite transfer talent to boost the group before changing to Tony White’s 3-3-5 scheme.
UNK VOLLEYBALL AIMS TO CONTINUE NCAA TOURNAMENT STREAK; BEGINS PRACTICES MONDAY:
The Nebraska Kearney volleyball team, aiming to make the NCAA Tournament for an unprecedented 24th consecutive year, reports to fall camp on Monday, Aug. 14.
The Lopers will have eight practices prior to the annual “Blue/White” scrimmage on Saturday, Aug. 19 (3 p.m.).
This year, three additional home scrimmages are open to the public; note scores and statistics cannot be taken or reported for these matches. These workouts come against Metro State (Aug. 25; 6 pm. & Aug. 26; 12 p.m.) and South Dakota Mines (Aug. 26; 10:30 a.m.).
Head coach Rick Squiers, now 729-102 in his UNK tenure, has a 22-player roster that includes 2022 All-Americans Emersen Cyza (Alliance) and Jaden Ferguson (Lincoln SE). Ferguson is a grad transfer who previously played at MIAA rival Northwest Missouri.
The regular season begins two days later in Salt Lake City at the Westminster College Invite. The home opener comes on Wednesday, Sept. 6, vs. Peru State.
HUSKER MBB MAST LOOKS TO AID NETHERLANDS IN FIBA PRE-QUALIFIER:
Nebraska’s Rienk Mast will look to help the Netherlands advance in the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament this week in Istanbul, Turkey.
Mast has been in training camp with the Netherlands since mid-July preparing for this qualifier. He will be making his second senior National Team appearance and first since 2019. Mast played in the 2019 Basketball World Cup qualifier averaging 4.3 points and 2.7 rebounds per game in three contests.
The teams in the Netherlands pool in Istanbul include Sweden (Aug. 13. 4:30 a.m. central), Belgium (Aug. 14, 9 a.m. central) and Croatia (Aug. 16, 9 a.m. central).
Mast is one of two current Huskers representing their national teams this summer. Keisei Tominaga is in camp with the Japanese National Team for the FIBA World Cup which begins on Aug. 25.
LOPER WOMEN’S SOCCER PICKED ELEVENTH IN MIAA POLL:
The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association announced its Preseason Coaches’ Poll for the 2023 women’s soccer season.
UNK tallied 22 total points finishing eleventh in the preseason poll, ahead of Newman but behind Missouri Southern.
Central Missouri, the defending MIAA champion, was picked to finish at the top of the league again. UCM has won 13 of the last 15 regular season titles including the last three.
UNK begins fall camp on Monday, Aug. 14. The Lopers will work out twice daily (9:30-11 a.m. & 5:30-7 p.m.) before school begins on Aug. 21. The team hosts Hastings (Aug. 20; 3 p.m.) and Augustana (Aug. 26; 12 p.m.) in home exhibition scrimmages before the regular season starts on Sept. 2 in Oklahoma.
NFL PRESEASON SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY RESULTS:
Pittsburgh Steelers 27-17 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Atlanta Falcons 19-3 Miami Dolphins
Green Bay Packers 36-19 Cincinnati Bengals
Detroit Lions 21-16 New York Giants
Washington Commanders 17-15 Cleveland Browns
Arizona Cardinals 18-17 Denver Broncos
SATURDAY SCHEDULE:
Tennessee Titans @ Chicago Bears – 12 PM
Indianapolis Colts @ Buffalo Bills – 12 PM
New York Jets @ Carolina Panthers – 3 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars @ Dallas Cowboys – 4 PM
Philadelphia Eagles @ Baltimore Ravens – 6 PM
Los Angeles Chargers @ Los Angeles Rams – 8 PM
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY SCHEDULE:
Atlanta Braves @ New York Mets – 12:10 PM
Chicago Cubs @ Toronto Blue Jays – 2:07 PM
Detroit Tigers @ Boston Red Sox – 3:10 PM
New York Yankees @ Miami Marlins – 3:10 PM
Cleveland Guardians @ Tampa Bay Rays – 3:10 PM
Minnesota Twins @ Philadelphia Phillies – 5:05 PM
Cincinnati Reds @ Pittsburgh Pirates – 6:05 PM
Oakland Athletics @ Washington Nationals – 6:05 PM
St. Louis Cardinals @ Kansas City Royals – 6:10 PM
Milwaukee Brewers @ Chicago White Sox – 6:15 PM
Atlanta Braves @ New York Mets – 6:15 PM
Los Angeles Angels @ Houston Astros – 6:15 PM
San Diego Padres @ Arizona Diamondbacks – 7:10 PM
Texas Rangers @ San Francisco Giants – 8:05 PM
Colorado Rockies @ Los Angeles Dodgers – 8:10 PM
Baltimore Orioles @ Seattle Mariners – 8:40 PM
Local Results & Schedules:
THIS WEEK IN LOCAL SPORTS:
SATURDAY:
- KGFW Sports Schedule:
- N/a
SUNDAY:
- KGFW Sports Schedule:
- N/a
