SPORTS NIGHTLY WEDNESDAY – TREV ALBERTS COMMENTS:
ALBERTS – DISAPPOINTED IN CARTER MOVE:
Huskers Athletic Director Trev Alberts spoke on his monthly Sports Nightly show last night and was asked about his thoughts on the move by system President Ted Carter to move on to Ohio State at the same position…
Carter remains the University of Nebraska President until December.
ALBERTS – UPDATING FOOTBALL SCHEDULES WITH ADDITIONS:
Nebraska Athletic Director Trev Alberts spoke on Sports Nightly Wednesday night and gave more insight into the 2024 Big Ten Football conference schedules as Oregon and Washington were added to the conference since the release of the original schedules…
Both schools will join the conference in 2024 in all sports.
ALBERTS – DIVISIONS WILL NOT RETURN; SCHEDULING UPDATES:
Trev Alberts, Nebraska Athletic Director, spoke on his monthly radio show Wednesday night and stated that just because Oregon and Washington will join the Big Ten in 2024, does not mean certain decisions will change…
Nebraska will await the announcement of next year’s Big Ten schedule as it will be updated with the addition of USC, UCLA, Oregon, and Washington in 2024.
ALBERTS – STREAMING WILL ADJUST REALIGNMENT:
Nebraska Athletic Director Trev Alberts spoke on Sports Nightly Wednesday night and was adamant about the major impact of college football realignment – streaming numbers and distribution…
The Huskers have been a part of the Big Ten and Big Ten Network cable packages since their inclusion in the conference, but are looking for new revenue options moving forward the AD added.
ALBERTS – NEXT BIG PROJECT IS MEMORIAL STADIUM:
Nebraska Athletic Director Trev Alberts was asked on his monthly Sports Nightly radio show about what the next big project will be regarding Nebraska Athletics…
Nebraska is in the process of adjusting seating options and comfortability at Memorial Stadium. The venue has also hosted a concert two years ago and will host Volleyball Day next Wednesday.
LOPER FOOTBALL WEDNESDAY SCRIMMAGE COMMENTS – COACHES:
MANDELKO – COMMUNICATION HAS IMPROVED SINCE START OF CAMP:
UNK Football has been in fall camp since the beginning of August, and after Wednesday night’s scrimmage special teams coach Jake Mandelko spoke about the improvements made…
The Lopers are now in game week, traveling to Central Oklahoma next Thursday.
MANDELKO – JUCO BACKGROUND AIDS TEAM IN FILLING HOLES:
Loper Football had a tumultuous offseason with Josh Lynn leaving to take the job at West Texas, as he was replaced by Head Coach Ryan Held. Held’s new staff for UNK had some gaps to fill through graduation and the transfer portal, and assistant coach Jake Mandelko said after Wednesday’s scrimmage that the staff’s JUCO background aided in that search…
UNK awaits traveling to Edmond, Okla. on Aug. 31.
HELD – THIN ON O-LINE; FOCUS ON UCO:
First year Loper Football head coach Ryan Held spoke after Wednesday night’s scrimmage about his depth in areas on the team…
UNK opens their season a week from today at Central Oklahoma.
HELD – SPECIAL TEAMS LOOKED GOOD IN SCRIMMAGE:
UNK Football Head Coach Ryan Held had some good thoughts on his special teams after Wednesday night’s scrimmage…
The Lopers hope to have their units put together and set for their season opener at Central Oklahoma on Thursday, Aug. 31.
SPORTS BETTING NOW AVAILABLE AT GRAND ISLAND CASINO:
Sports betting is now an option for visitors to the Grand Island Casino.
The Elite Sportsbook opened Wednesday morning, where guests will find betting kiosks and retail betting in the Draft Day area.
Last week, the casino expanded its offerings by being the first to offer table games in Nebraska, adding blackjack, craps, and roulette tables in addition to new slot machines.
FAN AND GAME DAY INFORMATION RELEASED FOR VOLLEYBALL DAY:
With one week to go until the record-breaking Volleyball Day in Nebraska, fans can now access the official Volleyball Day in Nebraska Game Day Information page on Huskers.com for more details about the event.
Parking lots on Aug. 30 will open at 1 p.m., and Memorial Stadium gates will open at 3:30 p.m. Nebraska-Kearney will play Wayne State in an exhibition at 4:30 p.m. on Nebraska Public Media.
Nebraska will then host Omaha at 7 p.m. on Big Ten Network. Approximately 15 minutes after the Nebraska-UNO match ends, country music star Scotty McCreery will take the stage to finish the night with a concert.
SIX HUSKERS NAMED TO SENIOR BOWL WATCH LIST:
Six Nebraska football players were named to the Senior Bowl Watch List. Offensive linemen Bryce Benhart and Ben Scott, running back Anthony Grant, defensive back Quinton Newsome, linebacker Luke Reimer and defensive lineman Ty Robinson each earned a spot on the watch list.
The 2024 Senior Bowl will be held on Feb. 3, 2024, in Mobile, Alabama. Elite draft prospects from around the country are selected to showcase their talent at the Senior Bowl and connect with coaches and decision-makers from all 32 NFL teams.
For more on each player, visit KGFW.com.
NEBRASKA FOOTBALL TUESDAY PRACTICE COMMENTS – OFFENSIVE PLAYERS:
LIEBENTRITT – PHYSICAL FALL CAMP:
Barret Liebentritt, a transfer fullback from Notre Dame, has been happy with the physicality throughout fall camp so far for the Big Red…
Liebentritt is a transfer from the Fighting Irish, but originally sprouted in Omaha at Skutt Catholic as an all-state player.
LIEBENTRITT – CAME HOME TO FILL FULLBACK ROLE:
Matt Rhule was hired by Nebraska Football in the final week of November, and Notre Dame transfer – as well as Omaha Native – Barrett Liebentritt was focused on coming home once he knew the change…
Nebraska has installed a new huddle oriented offense including a focus on fullbacks and tight ends under offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield.
LIEBENTRITT – FULLBACK AIDS IN RUNNING THE BALL:
Nebraska Football has restored the fullback to its rightful place in the Big Red. Omaha native and Notre Dame transfer Barrett Liebentritt said after Tuesday’s practice his spot aids in running the football…
The Huskers open their season against Minnesota on Aug. 31.
PIPER – HOT AND HUMID FALL CAMP:
Ian Piper, Nebraska offensive lineman, spoke about the mental toughness needed to push through the final days of fall camp in the extreme heat blasting the state…
Nebraska opens the season on Aug. 31 at Minnesota.
PIPER – FOCUS ON TECHNIQUE IN PRACTICE:
Nebraska offensive lineman Ian Piper spoke after Tuesday’s practice about his focus while dealing with the extreme heat and hot conditions during this week of practice…
The Huskers offensive line is hoping to rely on Piper and at least seven other linemen to rotate through the start of the season.
PIPER – TEAM IS NOW IN PREPARATION FOR MINNESOTA:
The Husker Football team has moved on from fall camp and is now locked in to their first opponent said offensive lineman Ian Piper after Tuesday’s practice…
Nebraska has one week to prepare for Minnesota, as regular game week schedule begins today to advance the Huskers practices.
OHTANI WON’T PITCH REST OF SEASON DUE TO TORN ELBOW:
Shohei Ohtani won’t pitch for the rest of the season because of a torn ligament in his right elbow, Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian said Wednesday night.
The Angels don’t yet know whether the major league homers leader and 10-game winner will need surgery to repair his ulnar collateral ligament for the second time.
Ohtani had his first Tommy John surgery in late 2018, following his AL Rookie of the Year season.
NFL PRESEASON SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY SCHEDULE:
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Atlanta Falcons – 6:30 PM
Indianapolis Colts @ Philadelphia Eagles – 7 PM
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY SCHEDULE:
Washington Nationals @ New York Yankees – 12:05 PM
Los Angeles Dodgers @ Cleveland Guardians – 12:10 PM
Colorado Rockies @ Tampa Bay Rays – 12:10 PM
Boston Red Sox @ Houston Astros – 1:10 PM
Toronto Blue Jays @ Baltimore Orioles – 6:05 PM
Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates – 6:05 PM
Texas Rangers @ Minnesota Twins – 6:10 PM
Oakland Athletics @ Chicago White Sox – 7:10 PM
Cincinnati Reds @ Arizona Diamondbacks – 8:40 PM
Buffalo County Results & Schedules:
THIS WEEK IN BUFFALO COUNTY SPORTS:
WEDNESDAY:
High School Sports:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Softball: @ Lincoln Northeast @ Doris Blair Complex – POSTPONED
- Rescheduled to Monday, Aug. 28
- Softball: @ Lincoln Northeast @ Doris Blair Complex – POSTPONED
THURSDAY:
High School Sports:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Softball: v. Fremont (Doubleheader) @ Patriot Park – 5 PM / 7:30 PM
- Volleyball: v. Lincoln North Star @ Kearney High School – 6:30 PM
- KGFW Pregame at 6:30 PM
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- Girls Golf: v. KCHS Invite – 9 AM
- Softball: @ Hershey (Doubleheader) – 5 PM / 7:30 PM
- Volleyball: @ Columbus Scotus – 5:30 PM
- AMHERST:
- Softball: @ Hershey (Doubleheader) – 5 PM / 7:30 PM
- Volleyball: @ Elm Creek Triangular – 5 PM
- PLEASANTON:.
- Cross Country: @ Burwell – 10 AM
- GIBBON:
- Girls Golf: @ KCHS Invite – 9 AM
- Volleyball: v. SEM – 6 PM
- SHELTON:
- Volleyball: @ Nebraska Christian – 7 PM
- ELM CREEK:
- Volleyball: v. Elm Creek Triangular – 5 PM / 7 PM
- Football: @ South Loup – 7 PM
- RAVENNA:
- Girls Golf: @ KCHS Invite @ Meadowlark Golf Course – 9 AM
- Cross Country: @ St. Paul Invite – 9:30 AM
- Volleyball: @ Central City – 7 PM
College Athletics:
- UNK LOPERS:
- N/a
- HASTINGS COLLEGE BRONCOS:
- N/a
- NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS:
- Women’s Soccer: @ Eastern Washington – 6:30 PM
KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Sports Nightly (6 PM – 6:30 PM)
- Kearney High Volleyball v. Lincoln North Star (6:30 PM – 9 PM)
