HUSKER PRACTICE COMMENTS – MARK WHIPPLE:
WHIPPLE – BYE WEEK CAME AT GOOD TIME; GOOD MINDSET:
Nebraska Offensive Coordinator Mark Whipple spoke to the media after Wednesday’s practice and said that the bye week came at a good time to recharge the team’s batteries after a few emotional weeks…
Whipple and the offense will likely have to keep pace with an up-tempo attack from Indiana after the worst offensive performance of the season against Oklahoma on September 17.
WHIPPLE – IMPROVING FROM OKLAHOMA CONTEST:
The Huskers’ offense had their worst overall performance in terms of yards, score, and big plays against Oklahoma before heading into the bye week. Offensive Coordinator Mark Whipple was happy however with the unit’s improvement during their off-time…
Whipple added that he’s looking forward to seeing this team under the lights again at Memorial Stadium for their response.
WHIPPLE – OFFENSE HAS BAD TASTE AFTER SOONERS:
Nebraska Offensive Coordinator Mark Whipple addressed the media after Wednesday’s practice said the Big Red offense is looking to improve after their efforts against Oklahoma two weeks ago…
Whipple added that he expects the running game to take another step forward while keeping Casey Thompson protected is a priority in this week’s contest against Indiana.
HUSKER PRACTICE COMMENTS – BILL BUSCH:
BUSCH – JOSEPH WANTS A COMPETITIVE ROSTER, DEFENSE:
Interim Defensive Coordinator Bill Busch addressed the media after Wednesday’s practice and spoke about what the expectation from Head Coach Mickey Joseph is for the defense…
The Huskers defense currently ranks as the third worst in FBS in yards allowed per game, leading to the removal of former defensive coordinator Erik Chinander after the Oklahoma contest.
BUSCH – NOT MUCH TERMINOLOGY CHANGES TO DEFENSE:
Interim Defensive Coordinator for Nebraska Football Bill Busch spoke to the media after Wednesday’s practice and said in terms of schemes and player language, there won’t be many changes for the Blackshirts…
Nebraska’s defense is hoping that some significant changes happen on the field as the Huskers take on an up-tempo offense for the third consecutive game against Indiana on Saturday night.
BUSCH – PLAYER RESPONSE HAS BEEN STRONG, POSITIVE:
Bill Busch, interim Defensive Coordinator for Nebraska Football, opened his media comments after Wednesday’s practice with heaping high praise on his players efforts over the season and bye week…
Nebraska is hoping for a quick turnaround from a defense rated last in the conference and third worst in the country.
NEBRASKA FOOTBALL OFFERS IN-STATE LINEMAN FROM OMAHA:
Nebraska interim head coach Mickey Joseph has wasted no time establishing his recruiting philosophy. Joseph has said since the beginning he wants to make recruiting top in-state talent a priority.
Joseph and the Huskers made the first offer to 2024 Omaha (Neb.) Central offensive line prospect Caleb Pyfrom on Thursday.
The 6-foot-6, 300-pound Pyfrom has been a standout at the varsity level in football and basketball for the Eagles since his sophomore year. Pyfrom is the son of former Creighton basketball player Livan Pyfrom, who played for the Jays from 1999-2001.
JUDGE HITS HOME RUN No. 61:
Aaron Judge had gone seven games since his last home run, 34 plate appearances of fans quieting to a hush and snapping photos with every pitch.
Then with the score tied in the seventh inning on Wednesday night, he drove a 94.5 mph belt-high sinker to left, a no doubt rocket. He had tied Roger Maris’ American League record of 61 home runs in a season, what many fans consider baseball’s “clean” standard for the sport.
Judge’s two-run homer lifted the Yankees to an 8-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays and brought relief to the 6-foot-7 slugger, who admitted having to try to block out distraction.
Judge has seven games to break the record, starting with a series opener against Baltimore at Yankee Stadium on Friday night.
HUSKER PRACTICE COMMENTS – MICKEY JOSEPH:
JOSEPH – BUSCH’S DEFENSE CONTINUE TO WORK TO IMPROVE:
Interim Head Coach for Nebraska Mickey Joseph spoke to the media on Tuesday and was asked if two weeks was enough time for interim defensive coordinator Bill Busch to make a significant change on the Blackshirts…
The Huskers defense currently sits at 128 out of 131 total FBS defenses in overall ranking, having giving up the third most yards in college football this season.
JOSEPH – FACING TEMPO BRINGS DEFENSIVE CONCERNS:
Interim Head Coach Mickey Joseph said his main concern this week in preparing for Indiana regards the tempo and speed the Hoosiers offense runs out compared to how fast his defense can get aligned and ready…
The Huskers defense has been gashed by tempo teams like Georgia Southern and Oklahoma their past two contests, as Indiana runs their offense at one of the fastest paces in the country.
JOSEPH – INDIANA PREVIEW:
Mickey Joseph, interim Head Coach for Nebraska Football, says it was a good bye week getting better for the Huskers while also previewing the Big Red’s Homecoming opponent…
The Hoosiers come into the contest as two point underdogs despite holding a better record at 2-2, including a conference win over Illinois.
JOSEPH – EVERY MOMENT IS SPECIAL IN MEMORIAL STADIUM:
Interim Head Coach Mickey Joseph used to walk the tunnel as a player for the Huskers in the late 80s and early 90s. Now as the emergency head coach, Joseph says regardless of what time, it is always special to get back onto Tom Osborne Field…
Joseph was responding to a question if the night game environment would add some extra juice to the players as it could be one of the last night games of the year for the Huskers.
JOSEPH – NEBRASKA BRAND STILL STRONG IN RECRUITMENT:
Interim Head Coach Mickey Joseph hit the recruiting trail over the bye week weekend, heading home to New Orleans and scouting top talent with some off-time. Joseph added that the Big Red brand remains strong…
As Joseph stated, only one recruit has decommitted from the 2023 class as everyone other verbal commit has re-pledged their commitment on social media.
JOSEPH – GOOD COMPETITION THROUGHOUT BYE WEEK:
The bye week came at a good time for Nebraska Football, reeling off back-to-back losses to Georgia Southern and Oklahoma as well as needing some time to rest and recover from the coaching change back on September 11. Interim Head Coach Mickey Joseph said it was a great week of getting better…
Joseph continued to praise his team and said they earned Thursday, Friday, and Saturday off-days while coming back to campus to practice on Sunday with an off-day Monday.
SPORTS NIGHTLY COMMENTS – TREV ALBERTS:
ALBERTS – FANS CONTINUE TO HUMBLE HUSKERS:
Nebraska Athletic Director Trev Alberts made his monthly appearance on Sports Nightly Tuesday night, stating that it is a humbling experience working with such a passionate fan base…
The Big Red fans have sold out Memorial Stadium again for the Indiana matchup while also continuing to pack the Bob Devaney Sports Center for volleyball showdowns in Lincoln.
ALBERTS – ANOTHER SELLOUT AT MEMORIAL; FAN SUPPORT CONTINUES TO IMPRESS:
Trev Alberts, Nebraska Athletic Director, made his monthly appearance on Sports Nightly Tuesday night and began by saying one of the most cherished traditions for Husker Football will continue through Saturday…
Alberts urged fans to continue to support the team and the individual players as they continue to improve, and added that he has been shocked at the overall response by the fans that are passionate in keeping the sellout streak alive.
ALBERTS – FOOTBALL TEAM CONTINUES TO REMAIN POSITIVE:
Athletic Director for Nebraska Trev Alberts spoke on Sports Nightly Tuesday and said although the past few weeks have been tough on Husker football, the interim staff and players continue to remain positive…
Alberts fired Scott Frost on Sunday, September 11 and immediately named Mickey Joseph the interim coach. Joseph then fired defensive coordinator Erik Chinander after the Oklahoma contest a week later.
BUCCANEERS BEGIN PREPARATION FOR CHIEFS AWAY FROM HOME:
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who moved their football operations to South Florida to avoid Hurricane Ian, remain hopeful of being able to return home to play the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night.
The team practiced at the Miami Dolphins’ training facility on Wednesday, describing the experience as different, but insisting the disruption to their routine will not hinder their ability to prepare for the team they beat in the Super Bowl two seasons ago.
Family members, and even some pets, accompanied players and coaches in relocating ahead of the storm making landfall on Florida’s west coast.
NFL executive Jeff Miller said Wednesday that the game was still scheduled to be played in Tampa on Sunday night.
Local Results & Schedules:
THIS WEEK IN LOCAL SPORTS:
THURSDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Girls Golf: @ HAC Championships @ Norfolk – 9:30 AM
- Boys Tennis: Hastings Dual @ Hastings – 4 PM
- Softball: v. Lincoln SE (Doubleheader) @ Patriot Park – 5 PM
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- Girls Golf: @ Centura Invite – 9 AM
- Boys Tennis: @ Adams Central – 4 PM
- Softball: @ Minden – 4:30 PM
- Volleyball: v. Ord – 5 PM
- UNK:
- N/a
- KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Sports Nightly (6 PM – 8 PM)
FRIDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Boys Tennis: Varsity Quad @ Lincoln – 8:30 AM
- Volleyball: @ Lincoln NE Invite – 4 PM
- Football: v. Grand Island @ Ron & Carol Cope Stadium – 7 PM
- KGFW Pregame at 6:30 PM with Austin Jacobsen and Ford Clark
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- Football: @ Hastings St. Cecilia – 6:30 PM
- UNK:
- Women’s Golf: @ Nebraska Intercollegiate (Non-Varsity) @ Norfolk
- M/W Cross Country: @ Gans Creek Classic @ Columbia, MO – 10:30 AM
- M/W Cross Country: @ Chile Pepper Festival @ Fayetteville, AR – 3:15 PM
- Volleyball: v. Northwest Missouri State @ Health & Sports Center – 6 PM
- Women’s Soccer: @ Central Oklahoma – 7 PM
- KGFW Sports Schedule:
- High School Football Preview Show (6 PM – 6:30 PM)
- Kearney High Football v. Grand Island (6:30 PM – 10 PM)
SATURDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Softball: HAC Softball Tournament @ Bradshaw Park, Columbus NE – 9 AM
- Volleyball: Lincoln NE Invite – 9 AM
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- N/a
- UNK:
- Women’s Golf: @ Nebraska Intercollegiate (Non-Varsity) @ Norfolk
- Women’s Swimming: v. UNK Fall Splash
- Football: v. Fort Hays State @ Ron & Carol Cope Stadium – 7 PM
- KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Nebraska Football v. Indiana (2:30 PM – 1 AM)
SUNDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- N/a
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- N/a
- UNK:
- Women’s Golf: v. Golfweek Division II Invite @ Destin, FL
- Women’s Soccer @ Newman – 1 PM
- Softball: v. Doane @ Patriot Park – 1 PM
- KGFW Sports Schedule:
- N/a
