The Huskers have hit the play button on their season once again after a brief pause and will return to action against Wisconsin on Thursday.
Jacob Padilla
Jacob is in his third year with Hail Varsity covering Husker athletics. He has also written extensively for SB Nation's Bright Side of the Sun and The Creightonian. His love of basketball can best be described as an obsession and if you need to find him, he's probably in a gym somewhere watching, coaching or playing hoops.
Padding the Stats: Quarterbacking of the Highest Level
The divisional round of the NFL playoffs — including the craziest two minutes in a long, long time — set an incredibly high bar for the remaining two rounds.
5 Thoughts on Omaha Skutt’s Varsity Double-Header Sweep of Lincoln Pius X
Omaha Skutt swept the varsity double-header against Lincoln Pius X on Tuesday, and Jacob Padilla has five thoughts on the SkyHawks’ wins.
2021 Nebraska Volleyball Position Reviews: Setter
The dust has settled on the 2021 volleyball season and Hail Varsity is breaking down the roster position-by-position, starting with the setters.
Nebraska Preps Postgame | Upside
Damon Benning and Jacob Padilla discussed one of the most impressive individual performances you’ll see all season, Class C-1’s depth, elite teams distancing themselves from the pack, a new state record and more.
Run it Back: Breaking Down Trey McGowens’ Return Against Indiana
While we wait for the Huskers to return to the court, here’s a look back at the impact Trey McGowens made in his return against Indiana.
5 Thoughts on Omaha Westside’s 82-43 Win Over Omaha Creighton Prep
No. 1 Omaha Westside made a statement on Friday night with an 82-43 blowout over No. 5 Omaha Creighton Prep, and Jacob Padilla has five thoughts on the game.
Hoiberg Addresses Webster Comments, Nebraska’s COVID-19 Issues
Coach Fred Hoiberg and Kobe Webster addressed comments the senior made this week on a local radio show and provided an update on the status of the program after COVID-19 concerns forced the postponement of the team’s upcoming game against Ohio State.
5 Thoughts on Lincoln Northeast’s Win at Lincoln Southwest Plus a Record-Setting Night
Jacob Padilla has five thoughts on Lincoln Northeast’s win at Lincoln Southwest plus a record-setting night elsewhere in the state.
Freshman Middle Blocker Rylee Gray Medically Retiring from Volleyball
Freshman middle blocker Rylee Gray announced on Thursday that she is medically retiring from volleyball after redshirting this season.