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NPCC Lady Knights Volleyball Travel to Northeastern Junior College

Posted on August 31, 2015

The North Platte Community College Lady Knights volleyball team will try to improve on their 5-4 record when they travel to Sterling, Colo., to play the Northeastern Junior College Plainswomen on Tuesday, September 1 at 7:00 p.m. CST.

The Lady Knights are coming off a 5-0 weekend at the McCook Community College Invite. They are led by Valerie Most, who has 86 kills and 2.87 kills per set. Most is followed by MaKenna Ketter with 75 kills and 2.59 kills per set. Continue reading “NPCC Lady Knights Volleyball Travel to Northeastern Junior College”

Hunter Named B1G Setter of the Week

Posted on August 31, 2015

*Photo Courtesy Nate Olsen/NU Media Relations*

Kelly Hunter was named the Big Ten Setter of the Week on Monday, the conference office announced.

The honor is the first career one for Hunter, a sophomore from Papillion, Neb. The Husker captain was named the most valuable player of the Nebraska Invitational on Saturday. She led Nebraska to a 3-0 record with 12.0 assists per set, 2.2 digs per set and 1.2 kills per set. Continue reading “Hunter Named B1G Setter of the Week”

AUDIO: Area High School Volleyball Previews

Posted on August 31, 2015

High School volleyball season gets underway this week across the area and to get the season started Berk Brown of nebraskaprepvolleyball.com joined The Blitz on ESPN Radio 1410 to preview the upcoming season… Continue reading “AUDIO: Area High School Volleyball Previews”

Broncos trade Clark, cut Walker, Stewart

Posted on August 31, 2015

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos traded offensive tackle Chris Clark to Houston on Monday, released veteran linebacker Reggie Walker and placed rookie tight end Jeff Hauerman on injured reserved.

The Clark trade for a seventh-round pick in 2016 is contingent on his passing a physical. Continue reading “Broncos trade Clark, cut Walker, Stewart”

Ex-Omaha sportscaster Schuetz new PA man at Memorial Stadium

Posted on August 31, 2015

*Photo Courtesy Scott Bruhn/NU Media Relations*

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Former Omaha sportscaster Jon Schuetz is the new public address announcer for Nebraska football games at Memorial Stadium.

The university athletic department announced Schuetz’s hiring Monday. He replaces Patrick Combs, who had been the announcer since 2002. Nebraska cut ties with Combs this month after he was arrested on suspicion of bilking hundreds of thousands of dollars from two elderly women. Continue reading “Ex-Omaha sportscaster Schuetz new PA man at Memorial Stadium”

Huskers Host Cougars for Season Opener

Posted on August 31, 2015

Tommy Armstrong Jr. enters 2015 with 21 career starts. (Photo Courtesy Nate Olsen/NU Media Relations) — Tommy Armstrong Jr. enters 2015 with 21 career starts. *(Photo Courtesy Nate Olsen/NU Media Relations)*

GAME 1: NEBRASKA vs BYU
SEPT 5, 2015 | MEMORIAL STADIUM
LINCOLN, NEB. | 2:30 p.m. (CT)

BROADCAST INFO
TV – ABC (Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman, Todd McShay)
RADIO – Husker Sports Network
SATELLITE RADIO – Sirius Channel 84, XM 84
INTERNET RADIO – Huskers.com Continue reading “Huskers Host Cougars for Season Opener”

Guyer, Kiermaier hit HRs help Rays beat Royals 3-2

Posted on August 30, 2015

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Brandon Guyer and Kevin Kiermaier homered, and the Tampa Bay bullpen held the Kansas City Royals to one hit over five innings Sunday in the Rays’ 3-2 win.

Kiermaier’s sixth-inning homer off Luke Hochevar (1-1) broke a 2-2 tie. It was Kiermaier’s second homer in two games and sixth of the season. Continue reading “Guyer, Kiermaier hit HRs help Rays beat Royals 3-2”

De La Rosa dominates as Rockies beat Pirates 5-0

Posted on August 30, 2015

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jorge De La Rosa pitched into the seventh inning before being ejected, and Ben Paulsen hit a two-run triple as the Colorado Rockies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0 on Sunday.

De La Rosa (8-6) allowed four hits in six-plus innings while striking out seven and walking one. Continue reading “De La Rosa dominates as Rockies beat Pirates 5-0”

Manning on the run in Denver’s 19-12 win over 49ers

Posted on August 30, 2015

DENVER (AP) — Peyton Manning failed to get the Broncos into the end zone in seven possessions Saturday night, when Denver rode its stifling defense and good ground game to a 19-12 win over the sputtering San Francisco 49ers.

All that rest has turned into rust for Manning, who was doomed by protection problems and an interception in the end zone one week after penalties and dropped passes kept him from finding any rhythm. Continue reading “Manning on the run in Denver’s 19-12 win over 49ers”

Huskers Top Pitt 3-1, Give Cook 600th Win

Posted on August 30, 2015

Lincoln – The Nebraska volleyball team finished off an unbeaten weekend at the Nebraska Invitational with a 3-1 (25-9, 25-20, 27-29, 25-19) win over Pittsburgh on Saturday night at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The win marked the 600th career win for Nebraska head coach John Cook, making him the 15th active Division I head coach to reach 600 career wins. Continue reading “Huskers Top Pitt 3-1, Give Cook 600th Win”