In this week’s bonus conversation with Nebraska’s volleyball coach, John Cook talked about a shift in recruiting strategy, the recruiting class he signed last week and mroe.
Jacob Padilla
Jacob Padilla has been writing for Hail Varsity since 2015. He covers football, volleyball men's basketball and prep sports. He also co-hosts the Nebraska Preps Postgame and Nebraska Shootaround podcasts for the Hurrdat Media and Hail Varsity podcast networks. 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.
Veterans Show Newcomers How to Win in Nebraska’s Season Opener
Sacramento State played it close with Nebraska in the first half of the Huskers’ season opener, but a strong second half push led by the team’s most experienced players made the difference.
Game Thread: Nebrasketball 83, Sacramento State 61
Nebrasketball takes on Sacramento State live from Pinnacle Bank Arena. Join the conversation in our game thread.
Play of the Game: Tommy Armstrong Jr.’s Rushing Touchdown
Husker Nation has determined that Tommy Armstrong Jr.’s go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter is this week’s play of the game.
Recruit Profile: Nebrasketball Commit Nana Akenten
Tim Miles added a new player to the Husker family as 2017 Bolingbrook, Illinois, wing Nana Akenten signed with Nebraska during the early signing period.
Mike Riley Offers the Latest on Armstrong, Foster and More
Mike Riley’s weekly Thursday media availability focused heavily on injury updates, the most notable of which was about his starting quarterback.
Injuries May Test Huskers’ Linebacker Depth
A few Nebraska linebackers are working through some injuries, providing extra opportunities for a couple of reserves to get on the field and show what they’re capable of.
Middles Step Up in Mid-Week Sweep over Iowa
Briana Holman and Amber Rolfzen led the way for the Huskers on Wednesday night as they took care of business against the Hawkeyes.
On to Minnesota
After practice on Tuesday, Nebraska’s defensive coaches all hit on the same point: Nebraska has to move on from the disappointing, lop-sided loss at Ohio State.
Tale of the Tape: Ohio State Third-Down Failure
Nebraska had several chances to hang with Ohio State in the first half, but the defense’s inability to get off the field on third down allowed the Buckeyes to run away with the game.