Don’t you have the feeling that the “world” is against Nebraska in this moment? Yes, it’s a result of living in a “fish bowl” and being a “prisoner of the moment.” However, as we all know the Athletic Director whose name is etched on Memorial Stadium left for the same job in the SEC. The Regents are apparently a mess and there is no University President. It feels like everything is crumbling to the ground in Nebraska Athletics.
Fortunately or unfortunately while there appears to be a vacuum of leadership at this moment at Nebraska there are still games to play.
Important and potentially historic games for Nebraska are coming within a week.
Wouldn’t it be special if it is at this moment Fred Hoiberg and Amy Williams lead their teams to do the unthinkable and go on a run? That doesn’t require a win tonight by the Huskers though that surely would help.
You know those “I was there” stories? Like I can say I was there when Eric Crouch caught the touchdown pass from Mike Stuntz against Oklahoma.
Well what if Fred Hoiberg can go on a run at a school that has never won a NCAA tournament game at the exact moment in which it feels like everything is falling apart?
Or if Amy Williams and her team, who just showed they can play with anybody after taking Iowa to overtime in the Big Ten Championship game last week, go on a run at the same time?
Nebraska Athletics has been knocked to the ground. What if right when Nebraska is at the make or break moment that it looks up and it isn’t Football or Volleyball waiting to help it up. It is actually the Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams standing there ready to shoulder the load right at the moment it needs it most.
SPORTS! SPORTS! JORTS! SPORTS! SPORTS!
RFK Jr. eyeing Rodgers, Ventura as top ’24 running mate contenders – ESPN
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s short list to be his running mate on an independent presidential ticket in November, the New York Times reported Tuesday.
NFL reviews Falcons, Eagles for possible tampering violations – ESPN
The NFL is reviewing whether the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles violated tampering policies during the legal tampering window, a league spokesperson said Thursday.
The Falcons agreed to a contract with four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins shortly after teams were permitted to start negotiating with unrestricted free agents on Monday.
Ravens’ Derrick Henry invites doubters to ‘keep watching’ – ESPN
Only three questions into his introductory news conference with the Baltimore Ravens, Derrick Henry addressed the biggest concern about his future.
What was the star running back’s response to those who say his best days are behind him?
“Tell them to keep watching,” Henry said Thursday. “People always going to have something to say — always going to have opinions. I’m just ready to work, ready to get things started and do my best to help this organization.”
Sources – Vanderbilt’s Jerry Stackhouse out after 5 seasons – ESPN
Jerry Stackhouse has been informed that he will not return for a sixth season as Vanderbilt’s coach, sources told ESPN.
The former North Carolina and NBA player signed a contract extension before the 2022-23 season, and the school is now expected to pay a significant buyout. Details are not available because Vanderbilt is a private institution.
Sipple: Trev Alberts caught Tom Osborne by surprise with move
Sure, Tom Osborne has a level of concern about Nebraska athletics in the wake of Trev Alberts’ stunning departure.
Osborne, the legendary former Nebraska football coach and athletic director, says he was caught by surprise a few days ago when Alberts first discussed with him a possible move to Texas A&M.
Nebraska Volleyball announces 2024 Spring Match information – On3
Nebraska Volleyball announced on Thursday that their 2024 Spring Match will be against Denver at Kearney (Neb.) High School on May 4. The match begins at 2:00 p.m. CT and doors open at 12:30 p.m.
The Huskers spring match will be televised on Nebraska Public Media and streamed on B1G+ for the third straight year. The match will also be on the Huskers Radio Network.
Alberts sheds light on decision to take Texas A&M job
Trev Alberts, in an interview with HuskerOnline last week, expressed a level of frustration that the University of Nebraska currently operates without a permanent president.
So, perhaps it’s telling that Alberts, in accepting the Texas A&M athletic director job Wednesday after serving in the same role for Nebraska since 2021, extended his clear appreciation to A&M President Mark Welsh, among others.
Eagles have a backup quarterback problem. Justin Fields might be the resolution – Yahoo Sports
As reality began to creep late last week that the Chicago Bears could quickly run out of obvious trade destinations for quarterback Justin Fields, a prominent NFL agent with experience facilitating trades for his clients offered a bottom line summary of the situation.
QB Desmond Ridder traded from Falcons to Cardinals for WR Rondale Moore – Yahoo Sports
Before last season, there was excitement about Desmond Ridder as the Atlanta Falcons’ quarterback. That was cited as a reason the team didn’t pursue Lamar Jackson when he was on the non-exclusive franchise tag.
Mast knew from the start this Husker team was legit
Rienk Mast could spin a yarn about how it was some inspired second-half huddle against Purdue, or some morning pep talk the day after a tough loss, or the roar at PBA after some stepback 3-pointer when he knew.
Nebraska Gov. Pillen issues a “call to action” to Board of Regents after Alberts departure
The news that sent shockwaves across the state on Wednesday brought out a statement from Nebraska’s governor.
Gov. Jim Pillen on Thursday morning issued a “call to action” to Nebraska’s Board of Regents as the university’s president’s chair still needs filled almost seven months after Ted Carter announced he was leaving.
“STICK TO SPORTS!” Nah.
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