According to an ESPN report, Nebraska is finalizing a deal for its new athletic director one week after losing Trev Alberts to Texas A&M.
Washington A.D. Troy Dannen — on the job all of six months in Seattle — is in line to be NU’s next leader, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported. Dannen took the UW job in October when the Huskies’ outgoing A.D., Jennifer Cohen, left for USC.
Previously, Dannen had been the athletic director at Tulane (2015-2023) and Northern Iowa (2008-2015). He also graduated from UNI.
Dannen has been chair of the NCAA football competition committee for the last four years and currently serves on the executive committee of the NCAA Football Oversight Committee.
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Aja, a Belgian Shepherd, leaps over a jump during a training exercise at Tierra Park. Aja participates in competition obedience training.
Millard North’s Neal Mosser (13) crashes into the scorers table during the Class A boys state tournament championship game against Bellevue West on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Norris’ Evan Greenfield (22) shoots a layup while defended by Omaha Skutt’s Gideon Linderman (30) in the second half during the Class B boys state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Wahoo’s Marcus Glock (0) swings the net after the Warriors defeated Auburn in the Class C-1 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Johnson-Brock celebrates their win as Ainsworth’s Trey Appelt (24) hugs his teammate Traegan McNally (5) after the Class D-1 boys state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Ashland-Greenwood’s Dane Jacobsen (0) pulls his jersey over his head following the Bluejay’s loss to Auburn in the Class C-1 boys state tournament semifinal game Friday, March 8, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Wahoo’s Cody Hesser (5) tumbles over Omaha Concordia’s Jackson Thrasher (11) as he attempts to block a shot in the first half during a Class C-1 boys state tournament semifinal game Friday, March 8, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Norris celebrates a 3-pointer during a Class B first-round boys state tournament game against Bennington on Thursday, March 7, 2024 Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Wahoo’s Cody Hesser (left) goes up for a shot as he is fouled by Ogallala’s Jayden Curtis (center) during a Class C-1 first-round boys state tournament game Wednesday at the Devaney Sports Center.
Dundy County Stratton’s Lane Brown (from left), competes for a rebound with Ainsworth’s Jacob Held and Logan Schroedl and DCS’s Jackson Kerchal during a Class D-1 first-round boys state tournament game on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.Ainsworth’s Dundy County Stratton’s during a Class D-1 first-round boys state tournament game on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Wahoo’s Dylan Simmons (11) is fouled by Ogallala’s Jayden Curtis (5) in the first half during a Class C-1 first-round boys state tournament game on Wednesday, March 7, 2024 Wednesday at the Devaney Sports Center
Omaha Concordia and Malcolm play the first half of a Class C-1 first-round boys state tournament basketball game on Wednesday, March 7, 2024 Wednesday at the Devaney Sports Center
Lincoln Southeast’s Kendall Hinton (44) and Lincoln Southeast’s Deng Giet (33) celebrate a 3-pointer by Hinton during a Class A first-round boys state tournament game against Omaha Westside on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Midwest Diggers’ Ashley and Nathan Schwenke pose for a portrait in front of an area in their store where customers can pan for actual gold and silver.
Northwest High School seniors Feryal Akpo-Idrissou (left) and Madeline Smith register to vote on Monday.
Nebraska’s C.J. Wilcher (0) waits for the team lineups to be announced before the game against Rutgers on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Overton celebrates after defeating Wynot in the Class D-2 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Overton coach Janessa Bergman (left) reacts with the Eagles’ bench during the Class D-2 state championship game against Wynot on Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Millard West’s Taylor Hansen (21) and Kylee Paben (42) guard Bellevue West’s Ahnica Russell Brown (0) as she attempts to score in the paint in the second half during the Class A girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Millard West players dogpile at center court after defeating Bellevue West to win the Class A girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Tyson McCall, 7, (right) is lifted up by his father Keenan as they cheer on Yutan in the Class C-2 girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Yutan’s Jade Lewis (4) celebrates during the Class C-2 girls state tournament championship game against Crofton, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Crofton’s Ellie Tramps drives the ball down court on a breakaway in the first half during the Class C-2 girls state tournament championship game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Lincoln Christian celebrates winning the Class C-1 state championship against Sidney on Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Pender celebrates winning the Class D-1 girls state tournament championship game over Southern Valley, Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Pender won 39-25.
Lincoln Southwest senior Trent Buda dresses up as Where’s Waldo during a Class A girls state tournament semifinal game against Bellevue West on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Nebraska’s Caitlin Olensky pitches against Wichita State, Friday, March 1, 2024, at Bowlin Stadium.
Beatrice’s Anna Gleason hugs Kiley Hatcliff while Callie Schwisow and Kiera Busboom (from left) embrace as they console one another following a close loss to Elkhorn North in a Class B girls state tournament semifinal game Friday, March 1, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Yutan’s Emilia Tederman (bottom left) competes for the ball with Bishop Neumann’s Caitlin McGuigan (top left) and Adalin Bosak during a Class C-2 girls state tournament semifinal game, Friday, March 1, 2024, at the Devaney Sports Center.
Using an in camera double exposure Omaha Skutt players Peyton McCabe (10) and Kamryn Kasner (34) are framed by a cheerleaders pom pom as they block a shot by Gretna East’s Karli Williams (5) in the first half during a Class B girls state tournament semifinal game Friday, March 1, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Sidney’s Payton Schrotberger (3) leads the charge as she and her teammates Ryan Dillehay (21) and Karsyn Leeling (0) rush to celebrate with their team after their win over Grand Island Central Catholic in a Class C-1 girls state tournament semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
The Sidney bench and head coach Tyler Shaw (center) celebrate after Ryan Dillehay (not pictured) scored a go-ahead basket against Grand Island CC in the second half during a Class C-1 girls state tournament semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Lincoln Christian’s Kenadee Ailes (30) swats away a layup attempt by Bridgeport’s Tracey From (4) while her teammate Jessa Hueser (1) guards the lane in the first half during a Class C-1 girls state tournament semifinal game Friday, March 1, 2024, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Beatrice’s Kiley Hatcliff (21) and Addison Hatcliff (10) celebrate winning a Class B first-round girls state tournament game over Norris on Thursday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Lincoln North Star’s Sarah Gatwetch (right) celebrates with her teammates after placing their name on a bracket to advance to the semifinals following their win over Millard North in a Class A first-round girls state basketball tournament game Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
The Omaha Central student section read their student newspaper while Millard West is introduced ahead of a Class A first-round girls state tournament game on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
An array of ciders from Saro Cider — Joy Harvest with Arbor Day Farm (from left), grapefruit, cranberry spice, and a non-alcoholic raspberry Bellini — is shown with a pesto parmesan flatbread.
Bishop Neumann junior Anthony Kavan (left) plays a card game with sophomore Dominic Benes as the basketball team palys Cross County during a Class C-2 first-round girls state tournament game, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at the Devaney Sports Center.
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