HUSKER FOOTBALL TUESDAY PRACTICE COMMENTS – HC MATT RHULE:
RHULE – GILBERT ARREST:
Nebraska Football had a shock this morning as tight end Arik Gilbert was arrested on a burglary charge early Tuesday. Matt Rhule addressed the situation to start his Tuesday presser…
Gilbert had not yet received a waiver transfer from the NCAA after transferring from Georgia this past offseason – he had previously transferred from LSU after his freshman season.
RHULE – TEAM NEWS; ALVANO TO START, INJURY UPDATES:
Nebraska Football head coach Matt Rhule gave some team updates after Tuesday’s practice including injury updates and naming a starting kicker…
Rhule added there are some other injuries across the team, but they will not be released until the injury report is listed on gameday.
RHULE – TIGHT ENDS AFTER GILBERT:
Tight end Arik Gilbert was arrested on Tuesday morning as head coach for Nebraska Matt Rhule stated at his Tuesday presser, it won’t change much when it comes to the tight end rotation…
Gilbert’s waiver was not yet approved nor denied by the NCAA after the Georgia transfer had applied for eligibility this season.
RHULE – SPECIAL TEAMS ARE ABOUT DECISION-MAKING:
Matt Rhule, Nebraska Football head coach, was asked about why special teams is such a high priority for his tenure for the Big Red…
Special Teams coach Ed Foley spoke about the special teams during Monday’s presser – his comments can be found at Central Nebraska today and at KGFW.com.
RHULE – NO ONE IS TOO SPECIAL TO BE ON SPECIAL TEAMS:
Matt Rhule, Nebraska Football head coach, made it simple for his team regarding special teams: everyone is expected to contribute…
Rhule added at Tuesday’s presser that he has the ultimate respect for Minnesota’s special teams and their consistency.
RHULE – BLACKSHIRTS NEED TO DECIMATE, DOMINATE:
Blackshirts were handed out to the starting eleven defenders for the Nebraska defense on Monday, and Head Coach Matt Rhule spoke about his attitude toward them during Tuesday’s press conference…
Nebraska will travel to Minnesota on Wednesday to face the Golden Gophers on Thursday.
HUSKER TIGHT END GILBERT ARRESTED ON BURGLARY CHARGE:
Nebraska tight end Arik Gilbert was arrested on a burglary charge Tuesday morning.
He transferred to NU from Georgia this offseason and has been trying to get immediate eligibility.
Gilbert was taken into custody Tuesday morning in Lancaster County, according to police records.
Gilbert was one of Nebraska’s biggest transfer portal additions under new coach Matt Rhule, coming in as the No. 9-ranked tight end transfer this cycle, according to several transfer portal rankings.
He started his career at LSU in 2021 before transferring to Georgia, but he decided to transfer again — meaning he needed a waiver that has yet to be cleared by the NCAA.
HUSKER FOOTBALL MONDAY PRACTICE COMMENTS – DC TONY WHITE:
WHITE – RHULE EARNED RIGHT TO GIVEAWAY BLACKSHIRTS:
Defensive Coordinator Tony White addressed the media prior to Monday afternoon’s practice and was asked about why the decision was made to give away Blackshirts prior to the start of the season…
Nebraska assigned eleven Blackshirts, going to each starter for the defense to open the season.
WHITE – DEFENSE KNOWS MEANING OF BLACKSHIRTS:
Nebraska Football defensive coordinator was asked prior to Monday’s practice whether the Blackshirts being assigned to certain defenders still held value to the tradition…
Eleven Blackshirts were given to defenders prior to practice Monday, with each defensive starter earning the coveted practice jersey.
WHITE – BLACKSHIRTS WILL STAY AT ELEVEN:
Nebraska Defensive coordinator Tony White was asked during Monday’s media session whether the eleven Blackshirts handed out this week will stay at that number or if a change could occur…
Nebraska will have their defensive starters don the Blackshirts in practices leading into their season opener at Minnesota.
WHITE – DEFENSE HAS CONTINUED TO ELIMINATE PROBLEMS:
Tony White – first year defensive coordinator for Nebraska Football – spoke to the media prior to Monday’s practice and said the defense continues to improve by eliminating problems…
Nebraska is aiming to clean up mistakes and create havoc in White’s new 3-3-5 scheme that faces Minnesota on Thursday.
WHITE – STARTERS REWARDED BY CONSISTENCY:
Nebraska Defensive Coordinator Tony White has been impressed by his starters in preseason camp, and highlighted a player whose play has remained dependable during game week preparation…
Borders arrived from Florida having played for the Gators in all twelve regular season games last season.
WHITE – MINNESOTA MODEL OF CONSISTENCY:
Tony White, Nebraska defensive coordinator, showcased praise for the Minnesota program’s consistency during his Monday press conference…
Nebraska aims to break the Golden Gophers consistent win streak over the Big Red; Minnesota has won each matchup since 2018.
HUSKER FOOTBALL MONDAY PRACTICE COMMENTS – ST ED FOLEY:
FOLEY – KICKER JOB STILL TO BE DETERMINED:
Special Teams coach Ed Foley spoke to the media prior to Monday’s practice, and was asked if the starting kicker spot had been determined…
The kicker spot will come down to incumbent Timmy Bleekrode and Omaha Westside freshman Tristan Alvano.
FOLEY – HUSKERS HAVE PRACTICED MOST SITUATIONS:
Ed Foley, Nebraska Football special teams coach, continues to prepare his unit for more situational awareness…
Nebraska faces Minnesota on the road on Thursday.
FOLEY – NOT WORRIED ABOUT WHO, MORE ABOUT EXPERIENCE:
Ed Foley – special teams coordinator for Nebraska Football – addressed the media prior to Monday’s practice and said he is focusing on getting more reps to get comfortable for his players in the third phase of the game…
Nebraska aims to make a splash on special teams at Minnesota on Thurday.
FOLEY – BUSCHINI HAD TERRIFIC CAMP:
Brian Buschini is the most consistent piece returning back for the Huskers special teams this year, as special teams coach Ed Foley elaborated further prior to Monday’s practice…
Buschini was named to the Ray Guy award watchlist earlier this summer.
FOLEY – JOHNSONS WILL BE RETURNERS:
Ed Foley, Nebraska Football’s special teams coordinator, was asked who the kick returners leading the Big Red could be heading into their first game…
Nebraska has not fielded a kick return touchdown in multiple seasons, as the Scott Frost era did not yield a single special teams return score.
FOLEY – SPECIAL TEAMS AIDS IN DEVELOPMENT:
Nebraska special teams has been a thorn in the side of the Huskers for nearly a decade – however Ed Foley, special teams coach under Matt Rhule, added Monday that he believes in the third unit’s ability to develop talent…
Nebraska opens their season on Thursday at Minnesota.
NEBRASKA VOLLEYBALL’S MURRAY NAMED FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK:
Nebraska freshman outside hitter Harper Murray was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week.
In her first collegiate matches, Murray led the Huskers to a 3-0 record at the Ameritas Players Challenge. The Ann Arbor, Mich., native averaged 3.67 kills per set with a .343 hitting percentage. She also posted 2.33 digs per set and totaled six blocks, five aces and four set assists.
Murray finished the weekend with 14 kills on .310 hitting with 10 digs for her first collegiate double-double.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY SCHEDULE:
Los Angeles Angels @ Philadelphia Phillies – 5:40 PM
Tampa Bay Rays @ Miami Marlins – 5:40 PM
New York Yankees @ Detroit Tigers – 5:40 PM
Chicago White Sox @ Baltimore Orioles – 6:05 PM
Washington Nationals @ Toronto Blue Jays – 6:07 PM
Houston Astros @ Boston Red Sox – 6:10 PM
Texas Rangers @ New York Mets – 6:10 PM
Cleveland Guardians @ Minnesota Twins – 6:40 PM
San Diego Padres @ St. Louis Cardinals – 6:45 PM
Milwaukee Brewers @ Chicago Cubs – 7:05 PM
Pittsburgh Pirates @ Kansas City Royals – 7:10 PM
Atlanta Braves @ Colorado Rockies – 7:40 PM
Oakland Athletics @ Seattle Mariners – 8:40 PM
Cincinnati Reds @ San Francisco Giants – 8:45 PM
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Los Angeles Dodgers – 9:10 PM
Buffalo County Results & Schedules:
THIS WEEK IN BUFFALO COUNTY SPORTS:
MONDAY:
High School Sports:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Softball: @ Lincoln Northeast @ Doris Blair Softball Complex – LNE 14-13 KHS
TUESDAY:
High School Sports:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Girls Golf: @ Woodland Hills Invite, Lincoln – 8:30 AM
- Volleyball: @ Northwest (Grand Island) – 6:30 PM
- Softball: v. Northwest (Grand Island) @ Patriot Park – 6:30 PM
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- Girls Golf: v. KCHS Invite – 8:30 AM
- Softball: @ Lexington – 5:30 PM
- AMHERST:
- Volleyball: v. Holdrege – 7 PM
- Softball: @ Lexington – 5:30 PM
- PLEASANTON:.
- N/a
- GIBBON:
- Girls Golf: @ Doniphan-Trumbull Invite @ Indianhead Golf Course – 2 PM
- Volleyball: @ Nebraska Christian Triangular (Gibbon/NC/Elba) – 5 PM
- SHELTON:
- Volleyball: v. Ansley-Litchfield @ Shelton High School – 6:30 PM
- ELM CREEK:
- N/a
- RAVENNA:
- Girls Golf: @ KCHS Invite – 8:30 AM
- Volleyball: @ Overton – 6:30 PM
College Athletics:
- UNK LOPERS:
- N/a
- HASTINGS COLLEGE BRONCOS:
- Men’s Golf: @ Minnesota State-Makato – 10 AM
- Volleyball: v. Concordia @ Lynn Farrell Arena – 7:30 PM
- NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS:
- N/a
KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Sports Nightly (6 PM – 8 PM)
