NE KS 4 NE Chapter donation to Topeka Rescue Mission
Our Northeast Kansans for Nebraska chapter asked for cash contributions from attendees at our game watches this year with the proceeds going...
Husker Softball team in Lawrence – March 14-16
| The Husker Softball Team will play in the Jayhawk Invitational the weekend of March 14th, 15th and 16th in Lawrence. The schedule of games include: Friday, March 14th at 10:30 a.m. vs. Jackson State Saturday, March 15th at 1:00 p.m. vs. Northern Illinois Sunday, March 16th at 10:30 a.m. vs Jackson State Sunday, March 16th vs. Kansas Come to Lawrence to cheer on the Huskers. Check back later for details on pregame tailgates we may have before the games. |
NE KS 4 NE Chapter donation to Topeka Rescue Mission
| Our Northeast Kansans for Nebraska chapter asked for cash contributions from attendees at our game watches this year with the proceeds going to the Topeka Rescue Mission. Your generosity has paid off. In December, Ken Softley, our assistant treasurer, took a check to the Mission from our chapter for $750. Thank you for your support for this very worthwhile effort. There are a number of those less fortunate than us that benefited from your generosity during the holiday season. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from your chapter... |
Saturday Open Thread: Sports, Sports and Oh Yeah…Sports!
| Lots of Husker Athletics action going on today and here’s a breakdown of what’s happening. Wrestling is at the Big Ten Championships in Madison. Feel free to check out the full tournament preview. Baseball just started their game against St. Johns (first pitch was at 1:05 p.m.) Softball is playing a doubleheader today in Fullerton, California facing off against Cal State Fullerton at 2:30 and #6 Washington at 7:30. Husker Women’s Gymnastics is having their Senior Day today. They face off against Arkansas in the... |
Nebraska Football Spring Practice Report: Jamal Turner Back at Quarterback
| Going into the spring, many fans wanted to see how redshirt freshman Johnny Stanton would compete with sophomore Tommy Armstrong at quarterback. The big news from the opening day of camp is that it’s now a three-way battle, as senior Jamal Turner took snaps at quarterback. Likely the biggest storyline at #Nebraska spring practices day one: JT at QB. More to come on @BigRedReport pic.twitter.com/S6srEsKXkG — Josh Harvey (@JoshHarveyScout) March 8, 2014 Safe to say most fans didn’t see this coming. Does this say more... |
Nebraska Baseball vs. St. John’s: Game Times, Starters, Streaming Options And Notes
| The Huskers FINALLY get to take the field at Haymarket Park this weekend to open the 2014 home slate. The St. John Red Storm are the opponents this weekend in Lincoln. Friday, March 7 – 1:35 p.m. Probable Starters: LHP Kubat (0-0) vs. RHP Lomangino (0-2) TV: None Stream: Free Radio (Huskers.com) | Video Stream (HuskersNSide, premium) Radio: Husker Sports Network Saturday, March 8 –1:05 p.m. Probable Starters: RHP DeLeon (1-1) vs. RHP McCormick (1-1) TV: None Stream: Free Radio (Huskers.com) | Video Stream (HuskersNSide,... |
Bo Pelini’s Extension: Nothing Worth Getting Mad About
| Unless, of course, you’re part of the local Nebraska media. If you haven’t heard, Nebraska head football coach Bo Pelini let drop an interesting bit of news this afternoon through Gregg Doyel of CBS. That much-discussed contract extension Nebraska hasn’t given Bo Pelini? He got it last week. Signed it Wednesday. Five years left. — Gregg Doyel (@GreggDoyelCBS) March 7, 2014 This puts Bo Pelini’s contract through the 2018 season, an extension of only a single year. The local media has been harping about this... |
Nebraska Football: Previewing The 2014 Running Back Positions
| We continue our Spring ball preview by taking a look at the Running Back positions. Yesterday, we took a look at the Quarterback position. Today, lets focus on the ball carriers and lead blockers coming out of the back field. Departing: King Frazier – Transfer to North Dakota State C.J. Zimmerer – graduation Returning: Ameer Abdullah – Sr. 13 games started, 281 carries, 1690 yards, 9 touchdowns Imani Cross – Jr. 85 carries, 447 yards, 10 touchdowns Terrell Newby – Soph. 54 carries, 298 yards,... |
Trev Alberts and Eric Crouch Nominated Again for College Football Hall of Fame
| The National Football Foundation has released the 2014 Hall of Fame ballot, which features former Huskers Trev Alberts and Eric Crouch as candidates. Alberts, a former Butkus award winner, was named unanimous First Team All-American and Big Eight Defensive Player of the Year in 1993. He was also the 1993 National Football Foundation National Scholar-Athlete and NCAA Elite Eight academic honoree. Today, he’s athletic director at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Crouch won the 2001 Heisman Trophy and still holds the NCAA record for career rushing... |
Nebraska Football: Previewing the 2014 Wide Receivers
| Going into the 2013 season, wide receiver was supposed to be a strength of the team. But injuries at both receiver and quarterback hampered the passing game, which mean that it was a disappointing season for the passing game. So what to expect from 2014? Let’s look at who’s gone, who’s back, and who’s new: Departing Quincy Enunwa (graduated)Tyler Wullenwaber (retired due to injury) Who’s Back Kenny Bell, SeniorJamal Turner, SeniorTyler Evans, SeniorSam Burtch, JuniorTaariq Allen, JuniorJordan Westerkamp, SophomoreBrandon Reilly, SophomoreAlonzo Moore, Sophomore Who’s New... |
Kenny Bell Made Creighton Fans on Twitter Even Unhappier
| After Georgetown thumped Creighton on Tuesday night, Nebraska wide receiver Kenny Bell didn’t hide his thoughts on the results. Creighton lost. 😏😏😏 *fist pump* — Kenny Bell (@AFRO_THUNDER80) March 5, 2014 Nothing wrong with that, he’s a Husker fan in all sports. He did have a few thoughts for people who look, well, more purple than anything else. Jayskers make me sick. All or nothing people. — Kenny Bell (@AFRO_THUNDER80) March 5, 2014 Well, things escalated rather quickly. Former Creighton baseball player Tony Roth threw... |
Big Ten Baseball Weekly Review – 2014 Week Three
| I’ve been meaning to get to these for the past couple of weeks but it just hasn’t worked out that way. I hope to keep doing them, but in the meantime, we’re really looking for someone to help out with baseball, so if that’s you, please send me an email cornnation@gmail.com. THANK YOU. Below are the current Big Ten records. Obviously no one has started conference play yet, but something obvious should jump out at you, as in: WHAT THE SAM HELL IS IOWA DOING... |
The Vine St. Hooligans Podcast: Episode 1
| Corn Nation contributor Derek Hernandez and his co-hosts Joe Madden and Nick Verlaney debut the Vine St. Hooligans Podcast. They interview ESPN 1480′s Nick Gregath, discuss Jayskers, Nebrasketball’s chances at making the Big Dance and more! With Corn Nation’s flagship podcast on a brief hiatus, we thought this would be the perfect opportunity to debut a new podcast for you all. Myself and fellow Husker fanatics Joe Madden and Nick Verlaney’s mission for this podcast is to be a solutions-based podcast that tackles both the... |
2014 Big Ten Baseball Tournament Tickets On Sale Friday
| Tickets for the 2014 Big Ten Baseball Tournament go on sale Friday, March 7th at 10 am. The tournament will be held at Omaha’s TD Ameritrade Ballpark, home of the NCAA College World Series, from Wednesday, May 21st through Sunday, May 25th. Prices this year appear to be very reasonable, with five day passes starting at $20 for general admission. Club seats will be $50 for the five day pass, while grandstand seating will vary from $20 to $45 each. (Ticketmaster fees not included in... |
Connie Yori and Jordan Hooper take home individual conference honors
| Connie Yori was voted Coach of the Year by her fellow Big Ten women’s basketball coaches who also picked Alliance native Jordan Hooper as conference player of the year. The Big Ten media selected Penn State’s Coquese Washington as coach of the year and Penn State player Maggie Lucas as conference player of the year. Five Husker players in total picked up conference recognition. Jordan Hooper and Rachel Theriot were named first team All-Big Ten by both media and coaches. Emily Cady and Tear’a Laudermill... |
