FORMER LOPER BASEBALL PLAYER TO LEAD UNK STRENGTH & CONDITIONING PROGRAM:
Nebraska Kearney Athletics announced today that Shane Stock will be the Lopers new Head Strength and Conditioning Coach.
The Omaha native begins his new duties on January 3rd and replaces Steve “Sarge” Schulz who is retiring after a distinguished and decorated coaching career.
Stock has spent the five and a half years as an assistant working under Schulz. He joined the strength and condition staff in in October 2016 where he oversaw all aspects of training and nutrition for the baseball program
In his assistant role, he oversaw the development of the men’s and women’s track and field teams, softball, women’s soccer, and women’s golf while assisting with football.
A former UNK baseball player, he is certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) with the distinction of registered strength and conditioning coach (RSCC).
NEBRASKA FOOTBALL – NATIONAL SIGNING DAY RHULE COMMENTS:
RHULE – KEY TO SUCCESS; RECRUIT LOCAL TALENT:
Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule completed his first collegiate signing day as the head of Husker Football and spoke at his press conference Wednesday afternoon about the importance of keeping the home-grown statewide talent in Lincoln…
9233 – MR-NEBRASKAKIDS – 30 sec. “Wanted to be here”
The Huskers welcomed 31 new faces including early-enrollees, transfers, and walk-ons with eight players coming from the Cornhusker state.
RHULE – NOT BELIEVING OFFENSIVE LINE IS THE PROBLEM:
The Nebraska Football team welcomed in 31 new members of the Big Red on Wednesday afternoon during the early signing day period of National Signing Day. Head Coach Matt Rhule was asked at his press conference if there was an importance to find more talent on the offensive line…
9324 – MR-OLINENOTTHEPROBLEM – 30 sec. “Go coach it”
Nebraska’s offensive line routinely rotated new faces throughout the 2022 season as quarterbacks Casey Thompson, Chubba Purdy, and Logan Smothers all sustained injuries from constant pressures and hits.
RHULE – WANTED JEFF SIMS ON CAMPUS:
Husker Quarterback Casey Thompson announced on Tuesday his intention to return for the Big Red in 2023, but new Head Coach Matt Rhule wanted more talent behind center and found Georgia Tech transfer Jeff Sims to join the program. Rhule explains the thought process….
9325 – MR-TRANSFERQB – 18 sec. “To me”
Nebraska’s incumbent starter was efficient when healthy, leading Nebraska to all four wins on their season and aided Trey Palmer in his record breaking performance on the year.
RHULE – ALL GUYS ON THE TEAM ARE MY GUY:
Head Coach for Nebraska Football Matt Rhule provided a unique perspective and attitude towards the recruitment process and his current team in his first few weeks on campus at his National Signing Day press conference on Wednesday…
9326 – MR-MYGUYS – 28 sec. “Those guys”
Nebraska vaulted up recruiting rankings, beginning Wednesday in the mid-60s then ending in the Top 25 nationally by the conclusion of signing day.
LOPER FOOTBALL – NEW HEAD COACH RYAN HELD COMMENTS:
HELD – RUSHING ATTACK WILL CONTINUE TO BE ELITE WITH NEW WRINKLES:
New Head Coach for UNK Football Ryan Held spoke with Austin Jacobsen about his new position with the Lopers and spoke about potential changes coming to the vaunted UNK ground attack…
9329 – RH-LOPEROFFENSE – 22 sec. “That can do it”
The Lopers were one of the nation leaders in rushing yards per game each season under former coach Josh Lynn and return two-time Harlon Hill finalist TJ Davis at quarterback. The full interview with Held and Sports Director Austin Jacobsen can be found at the KGFW Sports page.
HELD – NEBRASKA AND LOCAL RECRUITING VITAL TO SUCCESS:
New Head Coach for Loper Football Ryan Held spoke with Austin Jacobsen regarding his stance on the local recruiting scene when it comes to UNK Football and competing in the MIAA…
9330 – RH-NEBRASKARECRUITING – 20 sec. “Nebraska-Kearney”
The full interview with Held and Sports Director Austin Jacobsen can be found at the KGFW Sports page.
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NCAA BOWL GAME SCORES/SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY:
Armed Forces Bowl: Air Force 30-15 Baylor
FRIDAY:
Independence Bowl: Houston v. Louisiana – 3 PM
Gasparilla Bowl: Wake Forest v. Missouri – 6:30 PM
SATURDAY:
Hawai’i Bowl: Middle Tennessee State v. San Diego State – 8 PM
NFL SCORES/SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY:
Jacksonville Jaguars 16-3 New York Jets
SATURDAY:
Atlanta Falcons @ Baltimore Ravens – 12 PM
Detroit Lions @ Carolina Panthers – 12 PM
Seattle Seahawks @ Kansas City Chiefs – 12 PM
New Orleans Saints @ Cleveland Browns – 12 PM
Houston Texans @ Tennessee Titans – 12 PM
Cincinnati Bengals @ New England Patriots – 12 PM
New York Giants @ Minnesota Vikings – 12 PM
Buffalo Bills @ Chicago Bears – 12 PM
Washington Commanders @ San Francisco 49ers – 3:05 PM
Philadelphia Eagles @ Dallas Cowboys – 3:25 PM
Las Vegas Raiders @ Pittsburgh Steelers – 7:15 PM
Local Results & Schedules:
THIS WEEK IN LOCAL SPORTS:
FRIDAY:
- KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Sports Nightly (6 PM – 8 PM)
SATURDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- N/a
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- N/a
- UNK:
- N/a
- KGFW Sports Schedule:
- N/a
SUNDAY:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- N/a
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- N/a
- UNK:
- N/a
- KGFW Sports Schedule:
- N/a