A tale of two halves saw the Denver Broncos complete a stunning comeback with a 35-24 victory over the San Diego Chargers on Monday Night Football. The Broncos fell behind 24-0 at the half but scored 35 unanswered second-half points, including two defensive touchdowns. Denver gave up 10 first-quarter points after a pair of special teams miscues. San Diego would find the end zone twice more, including a pick-six off of Peyton Manning, before the half ended. But the Broncos fought all the way back from the 24-point half time deficit, and took the lead with nine minutes left when Manning found Brandon Stokely for his third touchdown pass of the game. Chris Harris’s pick-six with two minutes left sealed the stunning win. The Broncos are 3-3, 2-0 in AFC West play, and have tied the Chargers for the division lead. They’re on a bye this week.
Month: October 2012
AUDIO: Beck, Huskers Offense Begin Prep for Northwestern
The Nebraska football team practiced for two hours in full pads on the Ed and Joyanne Gass practice fields Monday afternoon, as the Huskers began preparations for Saturday’s Legends Division showdown against the Northwestern Wildcats.
Offensive Coordinator Tim Beck addressed the media after practice. Beck said that the offense will have its work cut out for it on Saturday against the Wildcats defense. The Wildcats are second in the Big Ten and 22nd nationally against the run, allowing just 109.9 yards per game on the ground.
“They are a well-coached and very disciplined football team.” Beck said, “They do a good job stopping the run, so we will have our hands full.”
Beck also gave praise to Northwestern Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald on how he has built up Northwestern program. The Wildcats enter Saturday’s game with a 6-1 record following a win at Minnesota on Saturday. With six wins, Northwestern is bowl-eligible for a fifth straight season.
“I think they love playing the game of football, and they are well coached like I said before.”
Expect to see the Husker offense continue to run the ball this weekend and throughout the rest of the season, as Beck said, “We are a good running football team, not to say we aren’t a good passing team. We are just trying to establish positive yards on first down.”
Beck added that he thinks the team has responded well to the loss in the bye week. “I think that it has been good for the kids physically and mentally.”
Senior wide receiver Tim Marlowe will return to the field this weekend after recovering from an injury suffered in the season opener against Southern Mississippi.
Tim Beck’s post-practice comments can be heard by clicking the link: Tim Beck 10.15.12
— Gage Peake, Nebraska Sports Information
Reed Named to Mackey Award Watch List
Nebraska senior tight end Kyler Reed earned recognition for his play on the field on Monday, as he was named to the John Mackey Award midseason watch list.
A senior and four-year performer for the Huskers, Reed has played a vital role in Nebraska leading the Big Ten in total offense and scoring offensive coming into Saturday’s 2:30 p.m. central game at Northwestern.
This year, Reed is third on the team in receptions (11) and yards (141) and average per catch (12.8) while his two touchdowns ranks second on the team.
One of the most prolific pass-catching tight ends in school history, Reed’s 54 career receptions are the sixth-most ever among Husker tight ends and he is just one of seven tight ends in school history with 50 or more receptions. He is also 11 catches from having the second-most catches in school history by a tight end. The Kansas City area product has 847 career receiving yards and needs 153 yards in the second half of the season to become the fifth Husker tight end with 1,000 career receiving yards.
The eight Mackey Award semifinalists will be named on Nov. 12, with the three finalists announced on Nov. 19. The winner will be announced on the Home Depot College Football Awards Red Carpet Show on Dec. 6.
— Shamus McKnight, Nebraska Sports Information
Cook Repeats as Setter of the Week
Lincoln, Neb. – Nebraska senior Lauren Cook was tabbed the Big Ten Setter of the Week for the second consecutive week on Monday as announced by the Big Ten Conference. The award marks her third Setter of the Week honor this season.
The Lincoln, Neb., native earned the award after averaging 11.6 assists and 2.3 digs per set in wins over No. 10 Minnesota (3-1) and Wisconsin (3-0) over the weekend. She led the third-ranked Huskers to a .361 hitting percentage for the weekend, including a .396 clip against the Badgers, where she dished out 37 assists.
Nebraska will travel to Iowa on Wednesday, Oct. 17 for a 7 p.m. match with the Iowa Hawkeyes.
— Hilary Winter, Nebraska Sports Information
Guns And Alcohol Make For A Bad Combo
On October 14th, at around 9:20 pm, deputies from the Lincoln County Sheriff responded to the report of a domestic disturbance where alcohol and firearms were involved, according to authorities.
Suspect, 31-year-old Jessy Ellison was reportedly intoxicated when he allegedly assaulted and threatened his girlfriend with a gun. The LCSO says that Ellison had fired the gun before leaving the home.
Once deputies arrived on scene, the victim explained she was assaulted and mentioned threats received by Ellison who, at the time, was hiding in a field before being convinced to hang up the towel. A press release from the LCSO says:
“She also advised Mr. Ellison had pointed firearms at her and shot them into the air. The victim attempted to call 911 but Mr. Ellison broke her phone, eventually her daughter was able to call for assistance. Mr. Ellison was hiding in a field north of the residence; he was convinced buy phone to turn himself in, which he did. Deputies did locate a pistol and two rifles in Mr. Ellison’s possession. “
The suspect was taken to the Lincoln County Detention Center and booked on charges of Terroristic Threats, Use of a Firearm to Commit a Felony and Third Degree Assault Domestic Violence.
Dorthe Marie Jensen
Dorthe Marie Jensen, age 90 formerly of Chappell, NE, passed away October 14, 2012 in North Platte. Dorthe was born on March 28, 1922 in Chicago, IL to William and Clara (Sylvano) Affleck. She grew up in Chicago, graduating from high school there. Dorthe worked at various clerical jobs before moving with her family to Ogallala.
Dorthe met Mervin Jensen and the couple was married in Ogallala on June 17, 1950. They moved to Chappell, NE where she worked part time at Mervin’s insurance agency. She also owned a fabric shop for several years, was a past city councilwoman and a member of the Methodist Church. Dorthe was a welcoming person and loved to share her excellent cooking. She was very interested in other people and never knew a stranger.
Dorthe is survived by her sons Peter “Cory” (JoJo) Jensen of North Platte, Todd (Julie) Jensen of Aurora, NE; daughter Teresa Jensen; sister Mary Osterman of McCook, NE; grandchildren Tyler (Cara) Jensen of Wayne, NE, Kylie (Quintin) Penner of Lincoln, NE, Connor Jensen of Aurora, NE, Rebecka Jensen of Michigan, James Jensen of Kearney, NE, Matthew Jensen of Kearney, NE, Nichole Armentrout of Colorado, Jennifer (Robert) Maestas of Denver, CO, Jeremy (fiancé Lupe Comparan) Jensen of Sidney, NE, and Alexis Sherman of Chicago, IL; great grandchildren Tate Jensen of Wayne, NE, Noelleona Armentrout, Soriya Armentrout of Colorado, Alexis Maestas of Denver and Mark Jensen of Sidney, NE.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Mervin; brother William Affleck; and sister Emily Wlaschin.
A memorial has been established to the United Methodist Church in Chappell or the Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte. On line condolences may be made at www.adamsswanson.com. Services will be Thursday October 18, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with the Reverend James Golka officiating. Burial will follow at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be Wednesday October 17, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
NSP Stop & Search Reveals 44 Pounds Of Pot
The Nebraska State Patrol says a Las Vegas man has been arrested after a search of his vehicle turned up 44 pounds of marijuana.
The patrol says a state trooper pulled over the car around 12:30 p.m. Friday on the Utica Spur just north of Interstate 80 in southeast Nebraska
The patrol says one of its drug dogs alerted troopers to the odor of drugs, and troopers soon found the pot in four pieces of luggage in the car trunk.
The driver and lone occupant, 36-year-old Manothin Siriaphone, was arrested on suspicion of possession of marijuana for sale.
A Seward County jailer said Siriaphone remained in custody on Monday, pending $25,000 bail. Online court records don’t list the case yet.
One Man & Two Brothers Charged With Robbery
Three people have been arrested for Robbery that authorities say happened around 2:30PM on Tuesday, October 9th.
Officers from the North Platte PD were informed of a call reporting armed robbery on the 1000 block of North Buffalo Bill Road. The officers met with the 21-year-old victim who told authorities that he was walking with another person when suspects, Matthew Shavlik, 20, Mason Shavlik, 18 and Shane Kline, 27, allegedly confronted them.
According to the NPPD, Kline allegedly struck the victim in the head, knocking him to the ground. A knife fell onto the ground at one point during the struggle, though it was determined that it wasn’t used to threaten the victim. The victim was robbed of his wallet which contained cash and some personal items.
Both Matthew and Mason Shavlik were located nearby and Kline left the scene in a vehicle. All three suspects were eventually interviewed, where all three suspects allegedly blamed each other which resulted in the arrest of all three for Robbery and Use of a Deadly Weapon during the Commission of a Felony.
All three suspects were booked into the Lincoln County Detention Center. Suspect, Mason Shavlik was booked on October 9th. Suspects, Shane Kline and Matthew Shavlik were booked on October 13th.
First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Bake Sale/Soup & Sandwich Lunch/Youth Rummage Sale
1901 West Leota
Saturday, October 20th
Bake Sale 9a-2p
Rummage Sale 9a-3p
Lunch 11a-1p
For more information call the church at 532-1083
Edith Rosalind (Foster) Coombe
Our beloved Mother, Edith R. Coombe, died on Sunday, October 14, 2012, surrounded by her family at Linden Court in North Platte.
Edith was born on February 8, 1921, at Bronaugh, MO. She was the youngest of 11 children born to Andrew Jackson and Edith Rosamond Hill Foster. At the age of eight, her mother died and her father brought her to live with her sister, Dora, in North Platte where she attended school.
On July 26, 1936, Edith married her high school sweetheart, Walter Thomas Coombe at Ringgold, NE. They were longtime residents of Lincoln County where they farmed and ranched for over 50 years. Edith worked right alongside Walter all her life.
Edith loved flowers and had her own garden. She was an avid collector of carnival glass for over 50 years and was a fabulous seamstress. She enjoyed quilting and making doll clothes and dresses. Edith was also a great cook who made the best homemade pancakes and peanut brittle.
Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Dora Grace (Jim) Nowlin, of Huntertown, Indiana and Mary Ellen Coombe, of Houston, Texas; a son, Walter Thomas (Cheri) Coombe, Jr., of Bismarck, North Dakota; her sole surviving sister, Dorothy Cerney, of Riverside, California. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Martin T. Fletcher, Jr., Michele D. Adrian, W. Scott Coombe, Christopher T. Coombe, Ryan J. Coombe and Lindsay A. Coombe; six great-grandchildren, Eliza, Bennett and Jared Fletcher, Susan and John McKenna and Mary Adrian; and other family.
Edith was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Walter T. Coombe, Sr.; her parents, Andrew and Edith Foster; six brothers; three sisters; and a great-granddaughter, Sarah Adrian.
The family wishes to thank family and friends for all of their prayers and support during this difficult time. The family would also like to thank the wonderful staff of Linden Court for their dedication and care.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 19, 2012, at Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore with Rev. Dr. Douglas A. Delp of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in the North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday with family greeting friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com and memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association. Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.