Staff writer Derek Peterson uses his column space this week to address a different topic: the loss of former NBA champion Kobe Bryant, a man who inspired him and countless others, and will continue to do so.
Derek Peterson
Derek is a newbie on the Hail Varsity staff covering Husker athletics. In college, he was best known as 'that guy from Twitter.' He has covered a Sugar Bowl, a tennis national championship and almost everything in between (except an NCAA men's basketball tournament game... *tears*). In his spare time, he can be found arguing with literally anyone about sports.
Inside Taylor Kissinger’s Latest Setback, and Her Road to a Comeback
For the rest of this 2019-20 season, you’ll find Taylor Kissinger on the Nebraska bench with a clipboard instead of sneakers. But don’t expect her to sit at 90 degrees for too long.
3 Thoughts as Nebraska Takes Rutgers to the Brink on the Road
Nebraska nearly delivered No. 24 Rutgers its first home loss of the season. Derek Peterson shares three thoughts on the Huskers’ near miss against the Scarlet Knights.
Scoring the Huskers: Defensive Backs
Over the course of the next couple of weeks, we’re going to score Nebraska’s position groups on a 10-point scale based on where things stand right now. Next up? The defensive backs.
Lethargic Start Comes Back to Haunt Huskers, Who Fall 76-68 to Purdue
Nebraska fought back Wednesday night against the Boilermakers, all but erasing what was once a 21-point deficit and taking a fourth-quarter lead. But a disappointing start ultimately proved too much to overcome in a 76-68 home loss.
Scoring the Huskers: Linebackers
In the coming weeks, we’re running through Nebraska’s position groups and scoring based on additions, departures and returning production. The Husker linebackers are next up.
3 Thoughts as Badgers Bludgeon Nebraska with 3s, Win 82-68
Nebraska is now 7-12 on the year. And the Huskers’ flaws, as well as their still-bright future, were on full display Tuesday night as the Badgers let rain a barrage of triples to down NU 82-68.
Nebraska’s Matt Lubick Just Needed Some Time to Recharge
On Husker Sports Nightly Monday night, new Nebraska offensive coordinator Matt Lubick was asked why now and why Nebraska. The former Pac-12 resident had taken a year away from coaching in 2019, Nebraska’s hoping it has recharged the offensive mind.
Scoring the Huskers: Defensive Line
Over the course of a couple of weeks, we’re going to score Nebraska’s position groups on a 10-point scale based on where things stand right now, this instant, with early-enrollee freshmen on campus. First up is the defensive line.
Nebraska’s Greg Austin Has a New Job, Too; Don’t Forget About Him
Nebraska announced a handful of coaching changes, raises and promotions last week. The one that’s not getting enough attention might be Greg Austin adding run-game coordinator duties.