BOARD OF REGENTS TO CONSIDER RENOVATIONS TO MEMORIAL STADIUM:
As the University of Nebraska celebrates the 100th anniversary of Memorial Stadium, the Board of Regents is set to consider renovation plans that will modernize the state’s most iconic facility for its next century and beyond.
Plans for the $450 million renovation will go before the Board at its Oct. 5 meeting. The meeting is open to the public and will also be live-streamed at www.nebraska.edu.
Informed by a 2022 survey that drew responses from 22,000-plus Husker fans about what improvements they wanted to see in the stadium, the modernization project has three overarching goals, according to Athletic Director Trev Alberts:
- Enhance the evolving fan experience that encourages families to come to Memorial Stadium on game day.
- Ensure a modern facility with infrastructure suited for the next century.
- Provide equitable and affordable access for all Husker fans, including dedicated space for students.
If approved by the Board, the project will be paid equally from private funds ($225 million) and other funding sources, including up to $50 million from the university’s internal lending program. No student tuition dollars or university general operating dollars will be used. Unlike most athletic departments, Nebraska’s does not receive a subsidy from the university.
MEMORIAL STADIUM RENOVATIONS – TREV ALBERTS COMMENTS:
ALBERTS – SURVEYS SHOWCASED WHAT FANS WANT:
Nebraska Athletic Director Trev Alberts spoke to the media on Thursday morning to showcase the new Memorial Stadium renovation project. Alberts added that these changes come on the heels of the recently completed surveys sent to fans…
That information including several key points: fans want the gameday experience to enhance encouraging more families to arrive to Memorial Stadium; create a more modern facility, and provide more affordable access to all Husker fans.
ALBERTS – MAIN POINTS WANTED FOR MEMORIAL STADIUM RENOVATION:
Trev Alberts, Nebraska Athletic Director, broke the news on $450 million in renovation projects anticipated for Memorial Stadium arriving in 2024. Alberts spoke about the main points discussed by fans driving the change…
These main points were taken directly from surveys sent out to Nebraskans who had attended a Memorial Stadium event in 2022.
ALBERTS – CONCOURSE CONNECTION IMPORTANT TO RENOVATION:
Trev Alberts, Nebraska Athletic Director, discussed some of the expected additions for Lincoln’s Memorial Stadium during his Thursday press conference regarding Memorial Stadium’s renovation project…
Alberts added that South stadium will be completely demolished in the process to create the new changes needed for the revamp of the home of Husker Football.
ALBERTS – CREATING MORE THAN JUST SEVEN SATURDAYS:
Nebraska Athletic Director Trev Alberts addressed during his Thursday press conference the new $450 million renovations coming to Memorial Stadium. Alberts added that these changes are to enhance not only the fan experience for football season, but beyond…
Alberts discussed additions to the North and South stadiums for community engagement, student academic studies, and much more.
ALBERTS – SOUTH STADIUM WILL EMBRACE STUDENTS:
Trev Alberts, Nebraska Athletic Director, spoke about the anticipated renovations coming to the home of Husker Football Memorial Stadium. Alberts added he wants the students to become a more integral part of gameday…
Nebraska will demolish south stadium – the current home for most of the student section – and revamp locations and distinctions for the band and students. Alberts added that academic classrooms and student hubs may be added to portions of the facility.
ALBERTS – TIMELINE FOR DEMOLITION; RENOVATION:
Nebraska Athletic Director Trev Alberts spoke about the renovations coming to Memorial Stadium during his Thursday morning press conference. Alberts also spoke on the expected timeline of the project…
Alberts added delays should be expected, as Nebraska weather has not been kind to larger projects in the past. The renovation project is set to be on the proposal for the Board of Regents next week.
NEBRASKA FOOTBALL THURSDAY PRACTICE COMMENTS – MATT RHULE:
RHULE – STADIUM CHANGES SET GOOD FOUNDATION:
Nebraska Football head coach Matt Rhule held his weekly Thursday press conference, but began his session talking on the newly proposed Memorial Stadium renovations…
More on the Memorial Stadium updates can be found at KGFW and Central Nebraska Today.
RHULE – BOTH QUARTERBACKS READY FOR MICHIGAN:
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule gave another update on his quarterbacks heading into the toughest test on the season yet hosting Michigan…
The Huskers have started Kearney Catholic alum Heinrich Haarberg the past two home games, resulting in two wins for the Big Red.
RHULE – BACKUP RUNNING BACKS PROVIDE DIFFERENT DYNAMICS:
Matt Rhule, Nebraska head coach, was asked how the move of Josh Fleecs from receiver to running back may affect freshman’s Kwentin Ives in the rotation…
The Huskers lost their two starting running backs in Rahmir Johnson and Gabe Ervin after the NIU contest. Anthony Grant remains the starter for the Nebraska offense.
RHULE – MICHIGAN OFFENSE SIMILAR TO HUSKERS:
Nebraska Football head coach Matt Rhule was asked if the similarities in the Big Red offense aids the Blackshirts heading into the matchup hosting No. 2 Michigan…
RHULE – HUSKERS STAY BANGED UP:
Nebraska’s Football team has been bit by the injury bug early in the season. Head Coach Matt Rhule added updates and the team’s mentality to playing tough at his Thursday presser…
Nebraska expects linebacker Luke Reimer to start and play, as Reimer exited the contest early against Louisiana Tech.
RHULE – MICHIGAN IS TALENTED, PREPARED, AND READY:
Matt Rhule previewed what he sees from the Michigan football program leading into the matchup at Memorial Stadium on Saturday…
The Huskers host No. 2 Michigan Saturday in Lincoln.
STORM REPLACE ASSISTANT QUICKLY:
The Tri-City Storm has named Marco Trevino an Assistant Coach ahead of tomorrow’s Home Opener at the Viaero Center.
Trevino has assisted the Storm with scouting and personnel matters over the past two seasons, and joins the organization following a multi-year stint behind the bench as a Head Coach and Skill Development Professional with the Pittsburgh Penguins Youth Program (U16).
Prior to joining the Penguins Youth Organization, Trevino served as a Coach for the Detroit Victory Honda and Detroit Little Caesars organizations for twelve years.
KEARNEY SOFTBALL FALLS TO ISLANDERS AT HOME:
The first three innings of Wednesday’s Kearney/Grand Island softball game didn’t have much momentum, but then the Islanders took charge in the middle innings, winning 7-2 over the Bearcats.
Grand Island would score one run in the fourth inning, followed by three runs apiece in the fifth and sixth innings. Kearney would score runs in the sixth and seventh innings after finally being able to catch their stride late in the contest.
Grand Island improves to 9-20, and will compete next in the HAC Tournament. The Bearcat softball team now sits at 9-17, and will face Lincoln Southeast Thursday.
A full recap, broadcast replay, and photo gallery are available at KGFW and Central Nebraska Today.
HUSKER FOOTBALL FLIPS PAPIO-NATIVE, PITT COMMIT:
Papillion (Neb.) Papillion-La Vista tight end Eric Ingwerson has been committed to Pitt for about six months.
The 6-foot-7 and 245 pound Ingwerson announced over social media on Wednesday that he has flipped his commitment from Pitt to Nebraska. Ingwerson is commitment No. 26 for the 2024 recruiting class and is the seventh commitment in the class from Nebraska.
Matt Rhule and his staff are keeping seven players home to play for the Huskers in the 2024 class. Ingwerson joins Carter Nelson from Ainsworth (Neb.) and Ian Flynt from Katy (Texas) Taylor, bringing the total to three tight ends in the class.
LOPER WOMEN’S GOLF ENDS EIGHTH AT CENTRAL PREVIEW:
The Nebraska Kearney women’s golf team shot a 36-hole total of 615 to place eighth at the Central Regional Preview Tuesday in Bartlesville, Okla.
The two-day, 18-team event was hosted by Rogers State at the par 72 Hillcrest C.C. (5,928 yards) and featured teams from the MIAA, Great American Conf. (GAC) and Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conf. (NSIC).
UNK had efforts of 307 and 308 to place ahead of five MIAA rivals as well as five GAC schools. Central Oklahoma was 11 strokes ahead in seventh with Central Missouri (579) edging Henderson (Ark.) State by a stroke for the title.
The Lopers return to Oklahoma early next week for the annual Grace Shin Memorial in Edmond.
HASTINGS WOMEN’S SOCCER VOTED No. 19 IN NAIA:
The Hastings College Women’s soccer team notched in at No. 19 in the latest NAIA Top 25 on Wednesday.
The polls were released prior to the Broncos first loss of the season at Briar Cliff.
William Carey (Miss.) continued to hold the No. 1 spot in the fourth NAIA Women’s Soccer Coaches’ Top 25 Rating, as Spring Arbor (Mich.) occupied the No. 2 spot for the third straight week.
BRONCOS SOCCER FALLS SHORT AT BRIAR CLIFF:
The Hastings College women’s soccer team ended up with its first loss of the 2023 season dropping a 1-0 decision to Briar Cliff on Wednesday afternoon on the newly renovated Faber Field.
Hastings falls to 7-1-1 (2-1-1) on the year and will be back in action Saturday Sept. 30 as Morningside comes to Hastings kickoff set for 8:00 pm.
Meanwhile, the Hastings College men’s soccer team got off to a fast start but Briar Cliff countered with two first half goals to defeat the Broncos 2-1 on Wednesday afternoon.
Hastings falls to 4-5-1 (3-1) on the year and will be back in action Saturday Sept. 30 as Morningside comes to town with kickoff set for 5:30 pm out on Lloyd Wilson Field.
LILLARD TRADED IN BLOCKBUSTER TRADE TO BUCKS:
Damian Lillard is being traded by Portland to play alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Wednesday, a deal that ends his 11-year run with the Trail Blazers and a three-month saga surrounding his wish to be moved elsewhere in hopes of winning an NBA title.
The seven-time All-Star — a player so elite that he was selected to the NBA’s 75th anniversary team — goes from the Trail Blazers to the Bucks in a three-team deal that sends Jrue Holiday from the Bucks to Portland, Deandre Ayton from Phoenix to Portland and Jusuf Nurkic from the Blazers to the Suns.
SPARTY OFFICIALLY FIRES TUCKER WITH CAUSE:
Michigan State fired Mel Tucker on Wednesday, saying the suspended football coach failed to present adequate reasons why he should not be fired for cause after having what he described as consensual phone sex with an activist and rape survivor.
The school said it terminated what’s left of Tucker’s $95 million, 10-year contract for acknowledging actions that subjected the institution to ridicule, breaching his contract and moral turpitude.
Brenda Tracy, the activist and rape survivor, said Tucker sexually harassed her during the phone call in April 2022. Several months later, Tracy filed a complaint with the school’s Title IX office.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE/RESULTS:
THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL:
Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers – 7:15 PM (Amazon Prime)
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY SCHEDULE:
Kansas City Royals @ Detroit Tigers
St. Louis Cardinals @ Milwaukee Brewers
Pittsburgh Pirates @ Philadelphia Phillies – 5:05 PM
Boston Red Sox @ Baltimore Orioles – 5:35 PM
New York Yankees @ Toronto Blue Jays – 6:07 PM
Miami Marlins @ New York Mets – 6:10 PM
Chicago Cubs @ Atlanta Braves – 6:20 PM
Los Angeles Dodgers @ Colorado Rockies – 7:40 PM
Texas Rangers @ Seattle Mariners – 8:40 PM
Buffalo County Results & Schedules:
THIS WEEK IN BUFFALO COUNTY SPORTS:
WEDNESDAY:
High School Sports:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Boys Tennis: @ GISH Triangular @ GISH Tennis Courts
- MATCH 1: KHS 5-1 GISH
- MATCH 2: LSW 5-1 KHS
- Softball: v. Grand Island @ Patriot Park – GISH 7-2 KHS
- Boys Tennis: @ GISH Triangular @ GISH Tennis Courts
College Athletics:
- HASTINGS COLLEGE BRONCOS:
- Men’s Soccer: @ Briar Cliff (IA) @ Sioux City, IA – BC 2-1 HC
- Women’s Soccer: @ Briar Cliff (IA) @ Sioux City, IA – BC 1-0 HC
THURSDAY:
High School Sports:
- KEARNEY HIGH:
- Boys Tennis: v. Hastings Dual @ Harmon Park – 4 PM
- Softball: @ Lincoln Southeast Doubleheader @ Doris Blair Softball Complex – 5 PM
- KEARNEY CATHOLIC:
- Girls Golf: @ Centura Invite @ Centura Hills Golf Course – 10 AM
- Boys Tennis: v. Adams Central Dual @ Harmon Park – 4 PM
- Softball: v. Southern Valley – 4:30 PM
- Volleyball: @ Ord – 5 PM
- AMHERST:
- Softball: v. Southern Valley – 4:30 PM
- Volleyball: @ Wilcox-Hildreth Triangular – 5 PM
- PLEASANTON:.
- Volleyball: @ Hi-Line @ Eustis – 6 PM
- GIBBON:
- Girls Golf: @ Centura Invite @ Centura Hills Golf Course – 10 AM
- SHELTON:
- Cross Country: @ TVC Invite @ Lawrence Country Club – 4:30 PM
- Volleyball: v. Deshler – 6 PM
- Football: v. Red Cloud @ Shelton High School – 7 PM
- RAVENNA:
- Girls Golf: @ Centura Invite @ Centura Hills Golf Course – 10 AM
- Volleyball: v. Ravenna Triangular (v. Broken Bow, v. Holdrege) – 5 PM
College Athletics:
- UNK LOPERS:
- Volleyball: @ Newman @ Wichita, KS – 6 PM
- NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS:
- Softball: Scrimmage @ Bowlin Stadium – 5:30 PM
- Women’s Soccer: v. Rutgers – 7:05 PM
- Women’s Tennis: @ Baylor Invite
KGFW Sports Schedule:
- Sports Nightly (6 PM – 8 PM)
