HUSKER VOLLEYBALL READIES FOR MICHIGAN WEEKEND:
After a successful East Coast road trip last weekend, the No. 3 Nebraska volleyball team is back on the road again this week for two matches. The Huskers will battle the Michigan State Spartans on Thursday at 7 p.m. (CT) at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Mich. NU will then travel to Ann Arbor for a 6 p.m. (CT) match on Saturday against the No. 24 Michigan Wolverines.
Nebraska (12-1, 4-0 Big Ten) has won its first four matches to start the Big Ten schedule and has won five in a row overall. Entering the week, Purdue is the only other Big Ten team still without a conference loss.
The Huskers will battle the Spartans less than two weeks after Nebraska beat Michigan State, 25-15, 25-19, 25-23, in Lincoln on Sept. 23.
Michigan State is 10-5 overall and 1-3 in Big Ten play. The Spartans beat Maryland (3-2) and have losses to the Huskers (0-3), at Rutgers (2-3) and at No. 12 Penn State (1-3). All of Sparty’s conference losses have come on the road.
HUSKER FOOTBALL PRACTICE COMMENTS -MICKEY JOSEPH:
JOSEPH – PRACTICE WAS SMOOTH PREPARING FOR RUTGERS:
Nebraska Football interim Head Coach Mickey Joseph addressed the media after Wednesday’s practice and said he was satisfied with the week of work put in by the Big Red…
Nebraska looks to make it two conference wins in a row, the last time the Huskers accomplished that feat was in 2018 in Scott Frost’s first season with wins over Illinois and Michigan State.
JOSEPH – TEACHING TEAM TO PLAY WITH NO DOUBT:
Interim Head Coach Mickey Joseph addressed the media after Thursday’s practice and said his team is finally playing with more confidence, but still has some work to do to shake out the doubt…
Nebraska battles Rutgers on Friday night in New Jersey with kickoff set for 6 PM.
JOSEPH – HUSKERS’ PLAYING WITH MORE CONFIDENCE SINCE BYE WEEK:
Mickey Joseph, interim Head Coach for the Nebraska Football team has noticed a new pep in the step of his team in recent weeks…
Nebraska looks to keep that confidence rolling as projected favorites over Rutgers in New Jersey on Friday night.
JOSEPH – MAJOR OFFENSIVE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HOOSIERS AND RUTGERS:
Mickey Joseph broke down what the Blackshirts’ expect to see in the upcoming contest against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Friday night…
Nebraska’s defense stepped up in a big way last week, forcing turnovers and holding the Hoosiers to only 50 yards of offense in the fourth quarter.
SPORTS NIGHTLY: BECKTON COMMENTS ON FIDONE RETURN:
Huskers’ tight ends coach Sean Beckton was a guest on Sports Nightly on Wednesday night as Nebraska continues to prepare for Rutgers Friday night. The position coach was asked about the health of up-and-coming star Thomas Fidone…
Fidone has had two severe knee injuries in two seasons, including his most recent injury this past off-season. Fidone did return last year however, and played in reserve action in the final weeks of Big Ten play.
MARKOWSKI NAMED PRESEASON ALL-BIG TEN FOR HUSKERS:
Nebraska sophomore post Alexis Markowski claimed first-team All-Big Ten recognition from the conference coaches and media when the league announced its preseason honors
The 2022 Big Ten Freshman of the Year, Markowski returns in pursuit of a big sophomore season to help the Huskers contend for a Big Ten championship and a run in the NCAA Tournament. The 6-3 forward/center from Lincoln, Neb., joins returning All-Big Ten regular-season honorees Jaz Shelley (guard) and Isabelle Bourne (forward) in an experienced and talented Husker lineup.
Markowski was a catalyst last season, averaging team bests of 15.6 points and 8.6 rebounds during Big Ten Conference play while shooting 54 percent from the field, including 53.6 percent from three-point range.
TREY PALMER ADDED TO BILETNIKOFF WATCH LIST:
Nebraska wide receiver Trey Palmer was recognized for his fast start to the 2022 season Wednesday, as he was added to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List. The Biletnikoff Award recognizes college football’s outstanding receiver at any position.
A transfer from LSU, Palmer has enjoyed a breakout 2022 season, hauling in 36 catches for 480 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He has set career highs in receiving yards four times in five games, including a personal best 157 yards on eight catches in the Huskers’ win over Indiana. In that effort, Palmer’s 71-yard fourth quarter catch gave NU the lead for good.
Palmer ranks second in the Big Ten in catches and third in yards. Nationally, he is 10th nationally in receptions per game (7.2) and 18th in receiving yards per game (96.0 ypg).
DAVISON SET TO LEAVE HUSKERS OFFICE:
Matt Davison is set to serve as President of the 1890 Initiative, a new Name, Image, Likeness college in support of Nebraska Student-Athletes. Davison will leave his role as Senior Associate Athletic Director at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He spent five seasons on the Nebraska staff.
The 1890 Initiative will focus on Nebraska football and volleyball players, aiding them to connect with local charities, partnerships, and networking opportunities with local businesses.
There has not been an announcement regarding Davison’s role with the Huskers Radio Network for football broadcasts.
Local Results & Schedules:
THIS WEEK IN LOCAL SPORTS:
WEDNESDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Softball: A-3 Districts @ Elkhorn South
- #4 Kearney v. #5 Omaha Buena Vista
- GAME 1: KHS 7-0
- #4 Kearney v. #1 Elkhorn South
- GAME 2: ELKHORN SOUTH 7-3
- #4 Kearney v. #3 Bellevue West
- GAME 3: BELLEVUE WEST 8-0
- #4 Kearney v. #5 Omaha Buena Vista
- Boys Tennis: Dual @ Norfolk
- KHS: 9-0
- KHS = UNDEFEATED IN DUALS ON SEASON (10-0)
- KHS: 9-0
- Softball: A-3 Districts @ Elkhorn South
THURSDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Cross Country: HAC Championships @ Kearney Country Club
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- Volleyball: Centennial Conference Tournament
- UNK:
- N/a
- KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Nebraska Volleyball @ Michigan State (6:30 PM – 9:45 PM)
FRIDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Boys Tennis: @ HAC Championships @ Wood Tennis Center, Lincoln
- Football: @ Omaha Westside – 7 PM
- Pregame on Y102 at 6:30 PM
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- Football: v. Ord – 7 PM
- UNK:
- Volleyball: @ Pittsburg State – 6 PM
- Women’s Soccer: v. Rogers State @ Foster Field – 7 PM
- KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Nebraska Football @ Rutgers (2 PM – 1 AM) – KGFW
- Nebraska Football @ Rutgers (5:15 PM – 11:15 PM) – KQKY/HITS 106
- Kearney High Football @ Omaha Westside (6 PM – 10 PM) – KRNY/Y102
SATURDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Volleyball: Varsity Quad @ North Platte – 10 AM
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- Volleyball: Centennial Conference Tournament
- Boys Tennis: v. KCHS Invite (East/West Shootout)
- UNK:
- Women’s Golf: v. Augustana Fall Regional Preview
- Women’s Swimming: Blue/White Scrimmage – 8 AM
- Football: @ Missouri Western State – 4 PM
- Volleyball: @ Missouri Southern State – 7 PM
- KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Nebraska Volleyball @ Michigan (5:30 PM – 8:45 PM)
SUNDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- N/a
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- N/a
- UNK:
- Women’s Golf; v. Augustana Fall Regional Preview
- Women’s Soccer: v. Northeastern State – 1 PM
- KGFW Sports Schedule:
- N/a
