HUSKER FOOTBALL THURSDAY PRACTICE COMMENTS – MATT RHULE:
RHULE – PROCHAZKA GETTING READY TO GET BACK:
Nebraska Football Head Coach Matt Rhule began his Thursday press conference by talking about injured offensive tackle Teddy Prochazka and his availability for the weekend…
Prochazka missed most of fall camp and the season opener at Minnesota due to a sustained injury. He has also missed significant time the past two seasons with knee injuries.
RHULE – FRESHMEN CONTINUING TO GET READY TO PLAY:
Nebraska Football may need to rely on younger talent due to injuries early in the season, as head coach Matt Rhule added at Thursday’s media session the freshmen are getting prepared…
The receiving corp saw Malachi Coleman and Jaylen Lloyd – both true freshmen – receive playing time at Minnesota in Week One.
RHULE – LESS TURNOVERS MEAN LESS PLAYS:
Head Coach for Nebraska Football Matt Rhule spoke at his Thursday press conference about the importance of turnovers – for and against the Huskers as they prefer for Colorado…
Colorado had one fumble in their upset win over TCU while the Horned Frogs threw three interceptions. Nebraska gave up four turnovers against Minnesota in Week One.
RHULE – NEED MORE OFFENSIVE PLAYS:
Nebraska Football’s offense aims to have more offensive plays and rhythm this week against Colorado, as Head Coach Matt Rhule reiterated during his Thursday press conference…
Offensive Coordinator Marcus Satterfield added Wednesday that the team needs to establish a physical running game to get back to their pace.
RHULE – NO CONCERNS ABOUT REBOUNDING FROM LOSS:
Nebraska Football has had more one score losses in the past five seasons than any other team in the country. First year Big Red head coach Matt Rhule was asked if there was any concern that his team may not be able to rebound heading to Colorado…
The Huskers look to avenge their Week One loss over now rated No. 22 Colorado.
RHULE – NOT WORRIED ABOUT ANYTHING EXCEPT FOOTBALL:
Husker Football is under a microscope this week with the added pressure of facing Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes. Head Coach Matt Rhule was asked if his team has been distracted with the added attention from social media…
Rhule added that his team’s focus must stay away from the outside pressures and noise – including the added media attention from being the premiere game of Week Two.
LOPER VOLLEYBALL RECLAIMS ATTENDANCE RECORD:
The UNK Volleyball program set their sights high, and reached their ultimate goal of reclaiming the Division II regular season attendance record.
On Wednesday night, hosting in-state foe Peru State, the University of Nebraska at Kearney volleyball broke the attendance record for a regular season matchup in Division II volleyball with a mark of 4,003.
This breaks the mark broken by Alaska-Anchorage last November with a crowd of 3,888. The capacity crowd finishes fourth all time in Loper Volleyball attendance history.
The record comes a week after the Loper Volleyball program attended Volleyball Day in Nebraska, as the event became the largest attending women’s sporting event in world history with 92,003 at Lincoln’s Memorial Stadium.
UNK won the matchup in three sets, and now sets their sights to Colorado Springs for their final non-conference tournament of the season.
LOPER VOLLEYBALL – RICK SQUIERS TALKS ATTENDANCE RECORD:
SQUIERS – THOUGHT THERE COULD BE A CHANCE FOR RECORD:
UNK Volleyball coach Rick Squiers spoke after the Peru State matchup that he was hopeful there was a chance the Lopers could take the Division II attendance record…
The Lopers broke the regular season attendance record with 4,003 total fans in the Health & Sports Center on Wednesday night.
SQUIERS – AMAZING FEELING, AMAZING FANS; PLENTY OF SEASON LEFT:
Head coach for UNK Volleyball Rick Squiers spoke after the Lopers record breaking attendance mark on Wednesday night, saying that its an amazing feeling for an incredible community…
The Lopers hit the road for their final non-conference tournament this weekend, playing in Colorado Springs beginning on Friday.
SQUIERS – UNK NEEDED ATTENDANCE RECORD:
UNK Head Volleyball Coach Rick Squiers spoke after the attendance breaking performance from his Lopers Wednesday night that he was motivated to get the record back to Kearney…
The Lopers did so, having 4,003 fans at the Health and Sports Center on Wednesday night.
SQUIERS – GOOD TO EARN SWEEP OVER BOBCATS:
Rick Squiers, UNK Volleyball Coach, spoke after his team’s sweep of Peru State about the importance of winning in three sets…
Loper Volleyball shattered the attendance record for a Division II regular season matchup in the contest, as UNK heads to Colorado Springs this weekend for their final non-conference tournament.
HUSKER VOLLEYBALL CLAIMS STATE TITLE; HANDLE BLUEJAYS AT HOME:
The No. 4 Nebraska volleyball team claimed a 3-1 win over No. 16 Creighton on Wednesday night in front of a crowd of 8,656, a Bob Devaney Sports Center record crowd since the arena was reconfigured for volleyball in 2013.
Merritt Beason had a team-high 17 kills with seven digs and three blocks, and Lindsay Krause finished with 12 kills on .478 hitting with three blocks. The Huskers (6-0) hit .305 for the match and held the Bluejays (5-2) to .109 on the night.
Nebraska became the final NCAA team to lose a set this season, falling 25-23 in Set 3.
Nebraska hosts Long Beach State at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
NEBRASKA FOOTBALL WEDNESDAY PRACTICE COMMENTS – QB JEFF SIMS:
SIMS – DIDN’T COME THROUGH WHEN TEAM NEEDED ME:
Nebraska quarterback Jeff Sims impressed with his legs but not with his arm in Week One against Minnesota, and the signal caller said during Wednesday’s presser that he let himself down by not performing…
Sims continued by saying he watched film on how to perfect his game heading into Week Two.
SIMS – NOT WORRIED ABOUT RUNNING CARRIES:
Jeff Sims, Nebraska quarterback, was asked at Wednesday’s presser if he had any idea how often he would tote the rock during the Week One matchup against Minnesota…
Sims led the Huskers in rushing last week with over 90 yards on the ground.
SIMS – WATCHING MINNESOTA FILM ON HOW TO GET BETTER:
Nebraska quarterback Jeff Sims was asked at Wednesday’s press conference on how much film he re-watched from the Minnesota loss…
Sims hopes to improve upon his three interception performance against Minnesota as Nebraska travels to Colorado on Saturday.
SIMS – ANALYZING HOW TO GET BETTER:
Nebraska Football hopes to even their record against Colorado on Saturday, and quarterback Jeff Sims spoke at Wednesday’s practice press conference about how he works to improve after each contest…
The Huskers face Colorado at 11 AM on Saturday in Boulder.
NEBRASKA FOOTBALL WEDNESDAY PRACTICE COMMENTS – OC MARCUS SATTERFIELD:
SATTERFIELD – GOOD WEEK; GETTING RID OF WARTS:
Nebraska Offensive Coordinator Marcus Satterfield spoke to the media after Wednesday’s practice and said it has been a good week of improvement since Week One…
The Huskers aim to even their record against Colorado in Boulder on Saturday.
SATTERFIELD – RECEIVERS HAVE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOW OUT:
Marcus Satterfield, Nebraska Football’s offensive coordinator, was asked after Wednesday’s practice what the receiving room can do to perform with the latest injury news…
Senior Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda tore his ACL during the Minnesota contest and will be out the rest of the season.
SATTERFIELD – BUFFALO DEFENSE SIMILAR TO OFF-SEASON PREP:
Marcus Satterfield, Nebraska offensive coordinator, was asked if the Colorado offense is similar to the Huskers preseason expectations and preparation after reviewing the Week One film…
The Buffs surrendered 42 total points to then No. 17 TCU on the road in Fort Worth in their victory over the Horned Frogs.
SATTERFIELD – TRUST SIMS:
Nebraska offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield spoke about his trust and belief in quarterback Jeff Sims…
Sims led the team in rushing with over 90 yards of ground game, but threw three interceptions including one in the final drive.
SATTERFIELD – LOOKING TO MAXIMIZE OFFENSE:
Nebraska Football aims to showcase their offensive athleticism against Colorado, and offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield stated in his Wednesday presser the goal is to get their athletes rolling…
Satterfield referred to quarterback Jeff Sims, who carried the rock multiple times for Nebraska in the Week One loss at Minnesota.
SATTERFIELD – HAVE TO ESTABLISH PHYSICAL RUN GAME:
Marcus Satterfield was asked at Wednesday’s media press conference how important it is to establish a physical running game early in Boulder…
Nebraska aims to bring in running back Gabe Ervin more into the fold, after the starter received seven carries in the opening contest at Minnesota.
NFL WEEK ONE SCHEDULE/RESULTS:
THURSDAY SCHEDULE:
Detroit Lions @ Kansas City Chiefs – 7:20 PM (NBC)
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY SCHEDULE:
Los Angeles Dodgers @ Seattle Mariners – 5:40 PM
Seattle Mariners @ Tampa Bay Rays – 5:40 PM
Detroit Tigers @ New York Yankees – 6:05 PM
St. Louis Cardinals @ Atlanta Braves – 6:20 PM
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Chicago Cubs – 6:40 PM
Cleveland Guardians @ Los Angeles Angels – 8:38 PM
Buffalo County Results & Schedules:
THIS WEEK IN BUFFALO COUNTY SPORTS:
WEDNESDAY:
College Athletics:
- UNK LOPERS:
- Volleyball: v. Peru State @ Health & Sports Center – UNK 3-0
- HASTINGS COLLEGE BRONCOS:
- Women’s Soccer: v. Kansas Wesleyan @ Lloyd Wilson Field – HC 6-2 KW
- Volleyball: @ College of St. Mary @ Omaha – St. Mary’s 3-2 HC
- NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS:
- Volleyball: v. Creighton @ Bob Devaney Sports Center – NU 3-1 CU
THURSDAY:
High School Sports:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Girls Golf: @ Lincoln Southeast Invite @ Holmes Golf Course – 9 AM
- Boys Tennis: @ Lexington Dual @ Plum Creek Tennis Courts – 4 PM
- Softball: v. Lincoln North Star Doubleheader @ Patriot Park – 5 PM/7:30 PM
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- Girls Golf: v. Awarii Challenge @ Awarii Dunes – 9 AM
- Softball: @ Hastings @ Smith Softball Complex – 5 PM
- Volleyball: @ Adams Central – 5 PM
- AMHERST:
- Volleyball: @ Ravenna – 7 PM
- Softball: @ Hastings – 5 PM
- PLEASANTON:.
- Cross Country: @ Loup City – 5:30 PM
- Volleyball: v. Central Valley – 6 PM
- GIBBON:
- Volleyball: v. Silver Lake @ Shelton High School – 7 PM
- SHELTON:
- Volleyball: @ Harvard Quad – 2 PM
- Cross Country: @ Gibbon Invite – 5:30 PM
- ELM CREEK:
- Volleyball: @ Alma – 5 PM
- Cross Country: @ Loup City – 5:30 PM
- RAVENNA:
- Girls Golf: @ KCHS Awarii Challenge – 9 AM
- Volleyball: v. Amherst – 7 PM
College Athletics:
- UNK LOPERS:
- N/a
- HASTINGS COLLEGE BRONCOS:
- Women’s Golf: @ Dordt/Northwestern Invite @ Sioux City, SD – 10 AM
- NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS:
- Women’s Soccer: v. UC Davis – 7:05 PM
KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Sports Nightly (6 PM – 8 PM)
