PAIR OF HUSKERS WRAP UP POOL PLAY AT FIBA OLYMPIC PRE-QUALIFYING
A pair of Huskers were in action on Wednesday in Istanbul, as pool play for the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament wrapped up.
Rienk Mast and the Netherlands dropped an 89-81 loss to Croatia to finish Group D pool play with a 1-2 record. Mast, a 6-foot-9 forward, came off the bench and had two points, five rebounds and a team-high four assists.
Thorir Thorbjarnarson led Iceland to its first victory in Group C, a 93-76 win over Bulgaria. Thorbjarnarson, who played at Nebraska from 2018-21 and played for Oviedo in Spain last season, led Iceland with 17 points off the bench on 8-of-10 shooting, and added four rebounds and two assists in just 15 minutes of work.
Unfortunately, neither Husker will move on, as both nations took third in pool play.
NSAA BOD MEETING NOTES: ADAMS CENTRAL GIRLS GOLF, LINCOLN LUTHERAN VOLLEYBALL OPT UP
The NSAA approved Adams Central Girls Golf and Lincoln Lutheran Volleyball to opt up for the 2023-24 athletic season, as voted on by the NSAA Board of Directors this afternoon.
Adams Central will compete in class B for Girls Golf, while Lincoln Lutheran will compete in class C2 for Volleyball and defend their C2 Volleyball championship.
The BOD also recommended that all certified coaches be CPR/AED certified once every two years for the 2023-2024 school year. CPR/AED certification will be required once every two years starting the 2024-2025 school year.
NEBRASKA FOOTBALL TUESDAY PRACTICE COMMENTS – THOMAS FIDONE
THOMAS FIDONE – THANKFUL TO BE BACK
TE Thomas Fidone shared with the media Tuesaday that he’s blessed to be able to compete at fall camp, after being sidelined with injuries the past two years.
Head Coach Matt Rhule shared with the media yesterday that he is pleased with his rehab progress.
THOMAS FIDONE – WHAT PREP LOOKED LIKE WHEN INJURED
While Thomas Fidone was sidelined from participating with injuries the past two years, he’s
Fidone has yet to catch a pass at Nebraska, as he has suffered two knee injuries during his time with the Big Red.
HUSKERS AND BLUEJAYS FEATURED IN PRESEASON VOLLEYBALL POLL
The Nebraska volleyball team is tied for No. 5 in the AVCA preseason poll released on Tuesday afternoon. Fellow Nebraska school Creighton is ranked #18.
National champion Texas starts No. 1, followed by Wisconsin, Stanford and Louisville. Nebraska and Pittsburgh are tied for fifth.
Last season Nebraska was No. 9 in the final poll with a 26-6 record.
Other Big Ten schools in the AVCA preseason poll include #7 Minnesota, #8 Penn State, #14 Ohio State and #16 Purdue. Illinois is receiving votes.
REIMER ANNOUNCED TO LOMBARDI AWARD WATCH LIST
Luke Reimer was one of 80 players nationally named to the Lombardi Award watch list, announced on Tuesday. The Lombardi Award is presented annually to the college football offensive or defensive lineman/interior linebacker who exemplifies the character and discipline of NFL Hall of Fame Head Coach Vince Lombardi in addition to outstanding performance and ability.
Reimer has led Nebraska in tackles each of the past two seasons, totaling 194 tackles during that span. A two-time honorable-mention All-Big Ten pick, Reimer ranked in the top 25 nationally with 108 tackles during the 2021 regular season. Last fall, Reimer battled injuries but made 86 tackles in only 10 games.
Nebraska Players on Preseason Watch Lists
Brian Buschini, Punter (Ray Guy Award)
Ben Scott, Offensive Line (Rimington Trophy)
Jeff Sims, Quarterback (Davey O’Brien Award)
Luke Reimer, Linebacker (Lombardi Award)
NEW ALTERNATIVE UNIFORM TO CELEBRATE NEBRASKA FOOTBALL’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY
The 100th anniversary of Nebraska football at Memorial Stadium will come with it an alternate uniform, announced yesterday in a video by Nebraska Athletics
When the Huskers host Northwestern on Oct. 21, Big Red will incorporate a blue border around the numbers. The blue is a callback to the first game ever at Memorial Stadium, where Nebraska wore blue uniforms in order to allow the visiting Oklahoma Sooners to wear their red.
The uniforms also feature a 100th Anniversary patch above on the front of the left shoulder.
NEBRASKA FOOTBALL TUESDAY PRACTICE COMMENTS – MATT RHULE
MATT RHULE – FIDONE PROGRESSING WELL
While TE Thomas Fidone hasn’t caught a pass for the Huskers, Head Coach Matt Rhule is pleased with his rehab progress.
Fidone was the #1 TE prospect from the class of 2020, but has was sidelined with injuries in the 2021 and 2022 seasons.
MATT RHULE – CRUNCHTIME FOR FALL CAMP
After Tuesday’s practice, Matt Rhule addressed the challenges associated with fall camp and the future of the younger players on the team.
The 2023 Husker football season gets underway in 16 days at Minnesota. Kickoff between the Big Red and Golden Gophers is set for 7PM and can be heard on KGFW and KQKY.
LINCOLN EAST CARPETLAND IN AMERICAN LEGION WORLD SERIES FINALS
An American Legion baseball team from Nebraska has not won the world series since 1939, and it will unfortunately stay that way for another year.
Lincoln East CarpetLand fell to League City Texas Post 554, 1-0 last night.
MICHAEL OHER SITUATION: TUOHYS RESPOND
Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy are calling Michael Oher’s claims that they enriched themselves at his expense “outlandish,” “hurtful and absurd” and part of a “shakedown” by the former NFL offensive tackle, whose relationship with the family was the inspiration for the movie “The Blind Side.”
In the statement first issued Tuesday by attorney Martin Singer to TMZ.com and later obtained by The Associated Press, Singer said the Tuohys are heartbroken and accused Oher of threatening to plant a negative story about them unless they paid him $15 million.
Singer said the Tuohys hope Oher regrets his recent decisions and that they can reconcile.
Oher filed a petition Monday in Shelby County Probate Court asking a judge to terminate a conservatorship initiated by the Tuohys in 2004 — months after he turned 18.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE:
WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE:
Pittsburgh Pirates @ New York Mets – 12:10PM
Detroit Tigers @ Minnesota Twins – 12:10 PM
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Colorado Rockies – 2:10 PM
Tampa Bay Rays @ San Franacisco Giants – 2:45 PM
Houston Astros @ Miami Marlins – 5:40 PM
Cleveland Guardians @ Cincinnati Reds – 5:40 PM
Oakland Athletics @ St. Louis Cardinals – 5:45 PM
Boston Red Sox @ Washington Nationals – 6:05 PM
Philadelphia Phillies @ Toronto Blue Jays – 6:07 PM
New York Yankees @ Atlanta Braves – 6:20 PM
Chicago White Sox @ Chicago Cubs – 7:05 PM
Los Angeles Angels @ Texas Rangers – 7:05 PM
Seattle Mariners @ Kansas City Royals – 7:10 PM
Baltimore Orioles @ San Diego Padres – 7:40 PM
Milwaukee Brewers @ Los Angeles Dodgers – 9:10 PM
Local Results & Schedules:
THIS WEEK IN LOCAL SPORTS
WEDNESDAY:
High School Sports:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- N/a
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- N/a
- AMHERST:
- N/a
- PLEASANTON:.
- N/a
- GIBBON:
- N/a
- SHELTON:
- N/a
- ELM CREEK:
- N/a
- RAVENNA:
- N/a
College Athletics:
- UNK LOPERS:
- N/a
- HASTINGS COLLEGE BRONCOS:
- N/a
- NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS:
- N/a
KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Sports Nightly (6 PM – 8 PM)
THURSDAY:
High School Sports:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Girls Golf: Varsity Triangular @ Grand Island Jackrabbit Course – 4 PM
- Softball: Varsity Doubleheader v. Lincoln Pius X @ Patriot Park – 5 PM
- Volleyball: Varsity Jamboree @ Broken Bow – 6:30 PM / 7:30 PM
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- N/a
- AMHERST:
- Volleyball: @ Adams Central – 5 PM
- PLEASANTON:.
- N/a
- GIBBON:
- N/a
- SHELTON:
- N/a
- ELM CREEK:
- Volleyball: Scrimmage @ Elm Creek High School – 5 PM
- Cross Country: Scrimmage – 6:30 PM
- Football: Scrimmage @ 7 PM
- RAVENNA:
- N/a
College Athletics:
- UNK LOPERS:
- N/a
- HASTINGS COLLEGE BRONCOS:
- N/a
- NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS:
- Women’s Soccer: @ Creighton – 6 PM
KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Sports Nightly (6 PM – 8 PM)
FRIDAY:
High School Sports:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- N/a
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- PoweAde Scrimmages @ KCHS
- Softball: v. Ord – 4:30 PM
- AMHERST:
- Softball: v. Ord @ Patriot Park – 4:30 PM
- Football: Varsity Scrimmage – 6:30 PM
- PLEASANTON:.
- Volleyball: Scrimmage – 5 PM
- Football: Scrimmage – 7 PM
- GIBBON:
- N/a
- SHELTON:
- Football: Scrimmage @ Shelton High School
- Volleyball: Scrimmage @ Shelton High School
- ELM CREEK:
- N/a
- RAVENNA:
- Volleyball: Scrimmage – 4 PM
- Football: Scrimmage – 5 PM
College Athletics:
- UNK LOPERS:
- N/a
- HASTINGS COLLEGE BRONCOS:
- N/a
- NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS:
- N/a
KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Sports Nightly (6 PM – 8 PM)
SATURDAY:
High School Sports:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- N/a
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- Boys Tennis: @ GICC Invite – 9 AM
- Softball: @ Holdrege Invite – 9 AM
- Volleyball: @ Bill Marshall Classic – 12:30 PM / 4:30 PM
- AMHERST:
- N/a
- PLEASANTON:.
- N/a
- GIBBON:
- N/a
- SHELTON:
- N/a
- ELM CREEK:
- N/a
- RAVENNA:
- N/a
College Athletics:
- UNK LOPERS:
- N/a
- HASTINGS COLLEGE BRONCOS:
- N/a
- NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS:
- Volleyball: v. Red-White Scrimmage @ Bob Devaney Sports Center – 6 PM
KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Nebraska Volleyball v. Red-White Scrimmage (5 PM – 8 PM)
SUNDAY:
High School Sports:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- N/a
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- N/a
- AMHERST:
- N/a
- PLEASANTON:.
- N/a
- GIBBON:
- N/a
- SHELTON:
- N/a
- ELM CREEK:
- N/a
- RAVENNA:
- N/a
College Athletics:
- UNK LOPERS:
- N/a
- HASTINGS COLLEGE BRONCOS:
- N/a
- NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS:
- Women’s Soccer: v. Baylor @ Kansas City – 1:05 PM
KGFW Sports Schedule:
- N/a