HUSKER VOLLEYBALL PREPARES FOR BIG TEN WEEKEND
The No. 12 Nebraska volleyball team continues its three-match home stand with Michigan this Friday at 6 p.m. at the Devaney Center. The match will be televised on Big Ten Network.
Nebraska squares off with Michigan State on Sunday, Oct. 3, with first serve set for 3 p.m. at the Devaney Center. The match will be televised on Big Ten Network.
UNK ATHLETICS STARTING HARLON HILL CAMPAIGN FOR DAVIS
From a post from the UNK Athletics social media accounts, UNK Football’s TJ Davis has appeared to gain interest for the Harlon Hill Trophy, or the D2 equivalent of the Heisman trophy.
Davis has led two consecutive game-winning drives against Washburn and Central Missouri, capped by touchdown runs by Davis in the final minute of each contest.
Davis is currently 2nd among all players in rushing touchdowns and atop the rushing yards and rushing touchdowns this season.
NEBRASKA BASEBALL PICKS UP SCRIMMAGE FOR SATURDAY
The Nebraska baseball team will hold an intrasquad scrimmage that is open to the public this Saturday, Oct. 2 at Noon at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. Admission will be free of charge.
The scrimmage replaces a fall exhibition game with Wichita State, which was canceled Tuesday morning in accordance with COVID-19 protocols due to issues within the Shocker program.
The exhibition game against the Shockers will not be rescheduled.
NU will hold its annual Red/White Series fall scrimmages Oct. 11-13 at Hawks Field, with game times determined in the coming weeks.
NSAA OFFICIAL APPRECIATION WEEK
Monday started the NSAA Officials Appreciation Week, which runs Sept. 27 through Oct. 2.
With the intense scrutiny of officials and the looming officials shortage, it is important to show appreciation and respect for these women and men who give their time to our student-athletes so they can participate.
All week, the NSAA, NSAA member schools and anyone wanting to show their appreciation for officials can use #NSAARespectTheRef on social media and tag @nsaahome on Twitter to share what they are doing to “respect the ref”.
CHINANDER – DEFENSE NOT POINTING FINGERS
The Blackshirts have had a tremendous start to the season stifling some of college football’s top offenses.
Defensive Coordinator Erik Chinander spoke to the media after Tuesday’s practice and added that his defense that the effort has not shown up in the win column, but that his players refuse to point the blame elsewhere…
The Blackshirts look to help the Huskers break a two game losing streak as Nebraska takes on Northwestern Saturday night.
CHINANDER – DEFENSE TRUSTS FROST GAMEPLAN
Defensive Coordinator Erik Chinander spoke to the media after Tuesday’s practice. His Blackshirts have faced different offenses throughout the early parts of the season, and Chinander adds that the Blackshirts have so far trusted Head Coach Scott Frost’s gameplan in each contest…
Chinander had added in previous weeks that the defense thrives when being put on the field first to shut down an opponent’s first offensive possession
CHINANDER – OFFENSE CAN HELP KEEP DEFENSE FRESH
Defensive Coordinator of the Huskers Erik Chinander was asked about how the Huskers offense can help the Blackshirts defense. Chinander added that keeping the defense off the field helps in creating advantages later on…
Chinander added that the defense is looking to be opportunistic in creating turnovers as well.
CHINANDER – PREVIEW NORTHWESTERN OFFENSE
Defensive Coordinator Erik Chinander previewed the Northwestern Offense during Tuesday’s post-practice press conference…
The Blackshirts held Michigan State to only one first down after halftime in last week’s contest at Michigan State.
LUBICK – EFFORT HAS BEEN UPBEAT
The Huskers, now at 2-3 on the season, come into their homecoming contest with Northwestern on a two game losing streak.
Offensive Coordinator Matt Lubick spoke to the media after Tuesday’s practice and said the attitude does remain upbeat…
The Huskers are 8.5 point favorites for their home tilt under the lights at Memorial Stadium.
LUBICK – JOHNSON IMPRESSING AT RUNNING BACK
Offensive Coordinator Matt Lubick was asked after his strong performance against Michigan State if Ramir Johnson has solidified himself as the Number one running back…
Three different running backs have started games for the Huskers this season, as Sevion Morrison and Markese Stepp also saw action against the Spartans.
LUBICK – RUNNING GAME IN RED ZONE MUST IMPROVE
The Huskers are looking to shore up their red zone offense and score more touchdowns then settle for field goals inside opponents territory.
Offensive Coordinator Matt Lubick adds the solution is as simple as handing the ball off….
Lubick added that with less room to pass, a higher chance for mistakes can occur in the red zone.
LUBICK – SMOTHERS IMPRESSIVE DESPITE LIMITED PLAYING TIME
Backup quarterback Logan Smothers has had to step in on few occasions in blowouts and against Michigan State for an injured Adrian Martinez.
Offensive Coordinator Matt Lubick has been impressed with what he’s seen in game action from the redshirt freshman…
Lubick adds that Smothers reps will likely remain the same throughout practices.
NEBRASKA’S SHELLEY AIDS AUSTRALIA VICTORY
Nebraska’s Jaz Shelley scored seven points to go along with three rebounds, three assists and three steals to help the Australian National Team roll to a 120-56 women’s basketball win over the Philippines at the FIBA Asia Cup in Amman, Jordan on Tuesday.
Shelley and the Opals are back in action taking on China on Wednesday.
FROST – COMPETITION IS OPEN EVERYWHERE
Head Coach Scott Frost spoke to the media after Monday’s practice. Frost mentioned that there will be competition this week in practice in some of the weaker spots for the Huskers…
Frost also added that the punter and punt returner openings will have open competitions this week.
FROST – DEMOTIONS CAN HELP THE TEAM
Head Coach Scott Frost spoke to the media at his regular Monday post-practice press conference. Frost mentioned that many positions will be battling for starting positions, and that demotions for current starters are not always the end…
Frost mentioned that the punter, punt returner, left guard, and right tackle positions will be re-evaluated this week.
FROST – MORE OBSERVATION COMING FROM HEAD COACH
Head Coach Scott Frost is taking more of a hands-on approach this week in position groups and meetings. During his Monday morning press conference, Frost mentioned he spent the morning with a unit of concern for his team…
Frost also mentioned that he spent time with Offensive Line Coach Greg Austin and looks to clean up the mistakes that have plagued the Huskers this season.
FROST – DEFENSE HAS SHOWED VAST IMPROVEMENT
The Blackshirts have been receiving heavy praise throughout the past two weeks – holding the high-octane Oklahoma offense to only 23 points and stifling Michigan State to only one first down in the second half and overtime.
Head Coach Scott Frost knows his defense has improved in small doses, but that the whole package has finally come together…
The Blackshirts face Northwestern on Saturday as 11 point favorites..
HOIBERG – MEN’S TEAM AHEAD OF LAST YEAR
The Nebraska Men’s Basketball team opens up their fall season on Friday with a scrimmage on the Opening Night action from Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Head Coach Fred Hoiberg has one of the most talented teams ever assembled in Lincoln, and he likes where his team is at in its season preparations…
The Huskers open up their exhibition schedule against Peru State and Colorado in the end of October.
Local Results & Schedules:
THIS WEEK IN LOCAL SPORTS:
TUESDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
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- Boys Tennis Varsity Dual v. Hastings @ Harmon Park
- Softball v. Hastings (DOUBLEHEADER) @ Patriot Park
- GAME 1: Hastings 11-1
- GAME 2: Hastings 9-0
- Volleyball v. Lincoln East @ Kearney High
- Lincoln East 3-0
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- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
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- Girls Golf @ Adams Central Invite
- Boys Tennis, Kearney Catholic Invite
- Volleyball @ GICC
- Softball @ Alma/Southern Valley Triangular
- GAME 1: KCHS 12-0 Chase County
- GAME 2: KCHS 5-4 Southern Valley/Alma
WEDNESDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Boys Tennis @ Monarch Invite
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- None
- UNK:
- None
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
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- Women’s Soccer v. Morningside @ Lloyd Wilson Field
- Volleyball v. #17 College of St. Mary @ Lynn Farrell Arena
- Men’s Soccer v. #22 Morningside @ Lloyd Wilson Field
THURSDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Girls Golf @ HAC Championships @ Norfolk
- Softball (DOUBLEHEADER) @ Lincoln Southeast
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- Girls Golf @ Centura Invite
- Boys Tennis Dual @ Adams Central
- Softball v. Minden – 5 PM
- Volleyball @ Ord
- Football @ Broken Bow
- UNK:
- None
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
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- None
FRIDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Volleyball @ Lincoln Northeast Invite – 4 PM
- Softball @ Lincoln High – 5 PM
- Football @ Columbus – 7 PM
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- None
- UNK:
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- Women’s Tennis @ Central Regionals @ Edmond, OK
- Men’s & Women’s Cross Country @ Briar Cliff Invite
- Softball v. WNCC @ Dryden Park – 4 PM
- Volleyball v. No. 13 Northwest Missouri State @ Health & Sports Center – 6 PM
SATURDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Boys Tennis @ HAC Tournament @ Lincoln
- Volleyball @ Lincoln Northeast Invite
- Softball @ HAC Tournament @ Lincoln
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- Volleyball @ Columbus Lakeview Invite
- UNK:
- Women’s Tennis @ Central Regionals @ Edmond, OK
- Volleyball v. Missouri Western State @ Health & Sports Center, 2 PM
- Football @ Fort Hays State – 7 PM
- HASTINGS COLLEGE:
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- Men’s & Women’s Cross Country @ Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival
- Football @ Briar Cliff University
- Men’s Soccer @ Briar Cliff University
- Women’s Soccer @ Briar Cliff University
