HUSKERS RELEASE NEW ALTERNATE WHITE JERSEYS FOR 9/11 GAME
The Nebraska Football team released a promotional video showing off their new alternate uniforms set to be worn in the September 11 contest versus Buffalo in Memorial Stadium.
The all white jerseys with red lettering, numbers, and traditional NU logo on the helmet are also accessorized with white camouflage. The uniforms are meant to remember the 20th anniversary of 9/11, and to honor first responders and all current and former service members.
The video can be found on the Nebraska Huskers Football social media pages.
TIMES AND TV SET FOR HOLIDAY HOOPSGIVING GAMES
Holiday Hoopsgiving and ESPN announced the start times and the television info for the Holiday Hoopsgiving games in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 11. The Huskers will take on Auburn in the first game of the day, with a tipoff at 10:30 a.m. on ESPN2 and on the ESPN app. It is one of the two featured games of the day, as Georgia Tech/LSU will also be on ESPN2.
TOURE – RECEIVERS READY TO SET UP RUN GAME
The Huskers offense was stifled in the run game outside of Adrian Martinez’ 75 yard run during last Saturday’s matchup with Illinois.
Montana graduate transfer Samori Toure (Saw-more-ay TORE-ay) adds that the receivers can help in opening up the running backs…
TOURE – ONE GAME DOES NOT DECIDE SEASON
Although Nebraska Football’s opening season loss to Illinois was disappointing in the eyes of fans, the players and coaches have yet to give up on the season.
Transfer receiver Samori Toure (Saw-more-ay TORE-ay) says that the intensity has yet to drop at practice…
The Huskers aim to even their record on Saturday against Fordham.
ERVIN – HONOR TO BE FIRST FRESHMAN TO START SEASON OPENER
History was made on Saturday in Champaign as freshman tailback Gabe Ervin was given the starting running back role. It was the first time in program history a true freshman has started a season opener.
Ervin adds that his mentality is what earned him the role…
The Huskers returned to practice on Tuesday preparing for their home opener against Fordham.
COOK – HAMES READY TO RETURN
The Husker Volleyball team held practices on Monday in preparation for the Ameritas Player Challenge hosted at the Devaney Center this upcoming weekend.
A noticeable absence from last weekend’s wins was setter Nicklin Hames, who injured her ankle in the Huskers Red-White Scrimmage earlier in August.
Head Coach John Cook says Hames is ready to get rolling again…
Nebraska opens up the weekend facing Omaha at 11 AM on Friday. Listen to the contest on KGFW with pregame starting at 10:30 AM.
RODRIGUEZ NAMED CO-BIG TEN FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Nebraska volleyball freshman libero Lexi Rodriguez was named Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Week.
The Sterling, Ill., native recorded a match-high 15 digs and six assists in the No. 5 Huskers’ sweep of Colgate on Friday, followed by a match-best 21 digs in a 3-1 win over Kansas State on Saturday.
It marks the first weekly conference honor of Rodriguez’s career. Previously, NU’s last Freshman of the Week honoree was Madi Kubik on Nov. 18, 2019.
FORMER HUSKER JACKSON CUT BY JETS
Former Cornhuskers defensive back Lamar Jackson has reportedly been cut by the New York Jets. It was reported by ESPN on Monday evening as the Jets are finalizing their 53-man roster for this season.
The undrafted free agent appeared in 13 games last season with the Jets and even started in 6 of them. He recorded no interceptions but had 2 passes defended along with 28 total tackles.
Local Results & Schedules:
THIS WEEK IN LOCAL SPORTS:
TUESDAY:
- Kearney High Girls Golf Shootout @ Lincoln Pius – 9 AM
- Kearney High Boys Tennis v. Grand Island @ Harmon Park – 4 PM
- Kearney High Softball DH v. GI Northwest @ Patriot Park – 5 PM
- Kearney High Volleyball @ GI Northwest – 7 PM
- Kearney Catholic Girls Golf v. Cozad Dual @ Meadowlark – 1 PM
- Kearney Catholic Triangular @ GICC (KCHS, GICC, Minden) – 5:30 PM
THURSDAY:
- Kearney High Boys Tennis v. Lincoln Southwest @ Harmon Park – 4 PM
- Kearney High Softball @ Lincoln High – 5 PM
- Kearney High Volleyball @ Lincoln Southwest – 6:30 PM
- Kearney Catholic Girls Golf @ GICC Invite – 9 AM
- Kearney Catholic Boys Tennis @ Adams Central – 4 PM
- Kearney Catholic Softball @ Twin River Triangular – 4:30 PM
- Kearney Catholic Cross Country @ Lexington Invite – 5 PM
- Kearney Catholic Volleyball @ Hershey – 5 PM
- UNK Loper Football v. Missouri Southern – 7 PM.
FRIDAY:
- Kearney High Girls Golf @ Grand Island Invite – 9 AM
- Kearney High Football @ Omaha Burke – 7 PM
- Kearney Catholic Boys Tennis @ Crete Invite
- Kearney Catholic Football @ Gothenburg
- UNK Volleyball @ Molloy College Invite, v. Molloy College – 11 AM
- UNK Volleyball @ Molloy College Invite v. American Internation – 3 PM
SATURDAY:
- Kearney High Cross Country @ Omaha Walnut Grove Park – 8 AM
- Kearney High Softball @ Norfolk Invite – 9 AM
- Kearney High Boys Tennis Invite @ Harmon Park – 9 AM
- UNK Volleyball @ Molloy College Invite v. Wilmington U. – 8 AM
- UNK Volleyball @ Molloy College Invite v. Gannon U. – 2 PM
