Hail Varsity

Jacob Padilla

Staff Writer

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.

Nebraska the 'Perfect School' for 2019 DE Nelson

Football Recruiting ∙ 23 hrs ago by Jacob Padilla

On Saturday, Scottsbluff (Neb.) defensive end Garrett Nelson became the first member of the 2019 class at Nebraska, fulfilling a lifelong dream.

2019 Scottsbluff OLB Garrett Nelson Commits to Nebraska

1 day ago by Jacob Padilla

Riley Talks Reaction, Recruiting After Friday Night Lights

Football Recruiting ∙ 2 days ago by Jacob Padilla

Mike Riley spoke to the media on a variety of camp and recruiting topics after the final Friday Night Lights camp of the summer.

Highlights from Huskers' Second Friday Night Lights Camp

Football Recruiting ∙ 2 days ago by Jacob Padilla

Thousands of Husker fans showed up to watch some of the best local and national high school football players work out at Memorial Stadium

Nebraska 7v7 State Championship Stand-outs

Football Recruiting ∙ 3 days ago by Jacob Padilla

On Thursday, some of the best skill position players in the state from the 2018, 2019 and 2020 classes showed up and showed out at the annual Nebraska 7v7 State Championship.

The Adaptable, Athletic, Ascendent Nana Akenten

Nebraska Basketball ∙ 4 days ago by Jacob Padilla

Nana Akenten has just begun his career as a Husker and his high school coach, Robert Brost, shared what makes the Illinois native a special prospect for the Huskers.

Huskers Announce Staff Shake-up

Nebraska Football ∙ 6 days ago by Jacob Padilla

On Tuesday, Mike Riley announced that safeties coach Bob Elliott will move to an analyst role for the 2017 season because of personal reasons and that he has hired Scott Booker to fill the on-field void.

McVeigh Selected to Australian Team for 2017 World University Games

Nebraska Basketball ∙ 6 days ago by Jacob Padilla

Junior forward Jack McVeigh joined elite Husker company as he was selected to his national team for the 2017 World University Games on Tuesday.

Does the Big Ten Tourney Belong in the Big Apple?

Nebraska Basketball ∙ 10 days ago by Jacob Padilla

Exposure is great. So is playing in an iconic arena. But the Big Ten's basketball schedule won't benefit.

Padding the Stats: Finding a Summer Hoops Fix

Nebraska Basketball ∙ 12 days ago by Jacob Padilla

One of the highlights of the summer for a hoops junkie like me is an annual summer league featuring current and former college players with ties to the Omaha Metro area.

Houston Griffith Has Huskers in Top Group

12 days ago by Jacob Padilla

Padding the Stats: Who Leads the Huskers in Sacks in 2017?

Nebraska Football ∙ 17 days ago by Jacob Padilla

What kind of pass rush can we expect from the 2017 Blackshirts?

Can the Huskers Develop into a Consistent Threat from 3?

Nebraska Basketball ∙ 19 days ago by Jacob Padilla

The key to offensive improvement for the Huskers lies with its perimeter shooting, and there are reasons for optimism in that area thanks to a handful of newcomers.

Husker Offer 'Surreal' for Omaha Burke Linebacker

Football Recruiting ∙ 20 days ago by Jacob Padilla

Hail Varsity caught up with Omaha Burke linebacker Nick Henrich at Tuesday's Locker Room Jamboree Camp at Bellevue West to discuss his offer from Nebraska, his plan for the summer and more.

Johnny Trueblood

21 days ago by Jacob Padilla

Padding the Stats: Can Roby Make the Leap this Offseason?

Nebraska Basketball ∙ 24 days ago by Jacob Padilla

Nebraska has a lot of newcomers and a potential star returning in Glynn Watson Jr., but it could be sophomore swingman Isaiah Roby that determines the team's success next season.

Padding the Stats: Big Ten Draft Prospects Make their Decisions

Nebraska Basketball ∙ 1 mo ago by Jacob Padilla

The deadline for underclassmen to withdraw from the NBA Draft came and went on Wednesday and the news was a bit of a mixed bag for the Big Ten.

Which Redshirt Freshmen are Primed to Earn Roles in 2017?

Nebraska Football ∙ 1 mo ago by Jacob Padilla

Last week, we examined which incoming freshmen had a chance to play right away. Now, we are highlighting a handful of the players who redshirted last year that could earn roles next season.

Future Huskers Take State in Track and Field

Nebraska Football ∙ 1 mo ago by Jacob Padilla

The Huskers were well represented at the Nebraska track and field state championships on Friday and Saturday as a handful of future University of Nebraska student-athletes shined despite the dreary conditions.

Incoming Freshmen Who Could Make Immediate Impact

Nebraska Football ∙ 1 mo ago by Jacob Padilla

Which members of the 2017 recruiting class have the best opportunity to make an immediate impact for the Huskers?