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Viaero Wireless Extends Partnership with Storm

Posted on September 26, 2013

KEARNEY, Neb. – The Tri-City Storm and Viaero Wireless are proud to announce they have agreed to an extension on the presenting sponsorship rights for Storm Hockey.

Viaero originally signed on in 2007 and six years later, they still believe in Storm Hockey.

“We are proud to announce the recent launch of our new 4G network in Kearney,” said Lisa Murray, Vice President of Marketing. The excitement and speed of Storm hockey provides us the perfect partnership to promote the speed and value of our new 4G network.”

The presenting sponsorship is separate from the Event Center naming rights, which Viaero has been in control of since 2009 and will continue to hold through the 2015-16 season.

“We’re excited to reach this extension with Viaero Wireless,” said Tri-City Storm President Greg Shea. “It’s been a great process to get to this point. This only happens when you have tremendous synergy with a corporate partner and you have a certain level of checks and balances or expectations that are constantly being met by both parties.

“This is the pinnacle of sponsorship in our industry and to have a partner like Viaero in a small market setting like Kearney and the Tri-Cities, says a lot about both products.”

The presenting sponsorship agreement includes exposure with in-arena signage, big screen content, radio broadcast elements and marketing content.

In addition, Viaero will introduce a new in-game contest called the 4G Slapshot Challenge, bringing fans on the ice and giving prizes to those who have the fastest shot each game.

Terms and conditions of the agreement will not be disclosed.

Viaero Wireless is headquartered in Morgan, Colo. and has been in business since 1991 providing wireless service throughout the United States.

To celebrate a new season of Storm hockey, Viaero Wireless is presenting a free pregame barbeque to the first 2,000 fans in attendance and a fireworks show on Saturday night, the opening night of the 2013-14 season.

Arena Doesn’t Plan More Husker Gameday Parties

Posted on September 26, 2013September 26, 2013

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Pinnacle Bank Arena has stopped scheduling free broadcasts of Nebraska football games in part because of complaints from bar owners.

The Lincoln Journal Star reports (http://bit.ly/1h2fbhP ) Wednesday that arena manager Tom Lorenz says complaints from local bar owners about lost business aren’t the only reason no more game broadcasts are scheduled. He added, though, that “nothing happens in a vacuum.”

The arena had invited people to watch games for free on giant scoreboard video screens.

Thousands watched Nebraska play Wyoming and Southern Miss.

Lorenz says rumors that the arena made about $25,000 from concession sales at each of the gameday parties were “in the ball park.”

MLB Sets Record with 239 Extra-Inning Games

Posted on September 25, 2013

This has become an extra special season in Major League Baseball.

MLB has set a record for the most extra-inning games in a year, breaking the mark Tuesday night when a pair of games ran long.

There have been 239 extra-inning games so far, STATS said. That tops the 237 from 2011.

Toronto beat Baltimore 3-2 in 10 innings to break the record, then Arizona topped San Diego 2-1 in 12 innings.

The Diamondbacks also set a major league record for most extra innings played in a season with 79. They surpassed the 76 played by Minnesota in 1969.

Arizona has played the most extra-inning games this year, going 17-7.

Nebraska Football Star Johnny Rodgers Seeks Pardon

Posted on September 25, 2013

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska football great Johnny Rodgers has a date with the Nebraska Pardons Board.

Rodger’s request for a full pardon for a 1970 gas station robbery is on the board’s Oct. 8 agenda. It is listed under “favorable applications for full pardon hearings.”

The 62-year-old Heisman Trophy winner says the crime has been hanging over him since his 1971 conviction. He was given two years of probation.

He talked about seeking a pardon in 2007, when he launched an ill-fated sports bar and grill venture.

NPCC Lady Knights Win Tuesday against Hastings JV

Posted on September 25, 2013

The North Platte Community College Lady Knights (13-4) won Tuesday night as they defeated Hastings College JV in four sets (25-17, 25-21, 19-25 25-19). The Lady Knights won the first two sets then dropped the third set before winning the fourth set to end the match.

The Lady Knights raced out to a first set victory as they defeated the Hastings College JV Lady Broncos 25-17. The second set was more of the same as the Lady Knights defeated the Lady Broncos 25-21. The third set saw the Lady Broncos reverse their fortunes as they knocked off the Lady Knights 19-25. The Lady Knights then ended the match by winning the fourth set 25-19.

The Lady Knights were led by Kylie Wroot who put down 12 kills and had four blocks. Joli Hopping led the Lady Knights with 17 assists and Laura Beckman wasn’t far behind with 16 assists. Shannon Liewer led the Knights with 19 digs while Hopping and Jacee Kershaw were also in double figures with 10 digs apiece.

“We played well in the first two sets,” said head coach Sally Thalken. “We lost focus and intensity in the third and it was hard to regain momentum. We worked hard to finish the match out strong.”

On Thursday, the Lady Knights travel for an important game against the Southeast Community College Lady Storm in for both the NCCAC crown and also for seeding purposes in the Region IX Division II Tournament. The game will be broadcast live by ESPN Radio 1410 and can be listened to by clicking here.

The Lady Knights travel to Overland Park, Kan. for the Johnson County Invite. The Lady Knights open up play at 3 p.m. against #4 Johnson County Community College on Friday September 27. The Lady Knights play again on Friday against #7 Kirkwood Community College at 5 p.m. The Lady Knights return to action on Saturday against Iowa Lakes Community College at 9 a.m. and then face Coffeyville Community College at 11 a.m. to finish out the tournament.

The Lady Knights return home next week on Thursday October 3 for a match against Northeast Community College at 7 p.m. It is the first of a three game home stand and the last three home games of the year for the Lady Knights.

Nebraska School Activities Association, U.S. Bank Name 2013-14 Believers & Achievers

Posted on September 25, 2013September 25, 2013

LINCOLN – U.S. Bank® and the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) are proud to
announce the 2013-14 Believers and Achievers. Believers & Achievers is a state-wide program
designed by U.S. Bank and the NSAA to give recognition to Nebraska’s future leaders.
Starting in October and continuing through May, 48 Nebraska high school seniors will be
honored as Believers & Achievers. From those 48 finalists, eight will receive $500 scholarships
from U.S. Bank to the college or university of their choice.
“Believers and Achievers are triple threat students that embrace academics, activities and
overall leadership. These students are true representatives supporting the mission of
interscholastic participation.” Rhonda Blanford-Green, NSAA Executive Director.
All of the students nominated for the Believers & Achievers awards program represent the very
best of Nebraska’s high schools. This year, the NSAA and U.S. Bank received 370 nominees from
NSAA member schools. This resulted in a 13% increase is overall applications, with
approximately 70% of all NSAA member schools submitting at least one student for the award.
Below you will find a list of the 2013-14 recipients of this prestigious award. These
students will be recognized at NSAA State Championships throughout the year 2013-14 activities
year as well as in monthly press releases sent to media outlets across the state of Nebraska.
“The Believers & Achievers program allows U.S. Bank and the Nebraska School Activities
Association the opportunity to showcase the outstanding student-athletes we have in the state of
Nebraska.” said Jeff Stauss of the NSAA. “These students are currently leaders in their school
and community and will soon be the leaders of our great state.”
2013-14 NSAA/U.S. Bank® Believers & Achievers
Student High School
Nicholas Akins South Sioux City
Imani Wilson Lincoln East
Jackson Cutsor Omaha North
Cesar Alberto Echevarria Mendez Omaha Bryan
Abigail Kutlas Grand Island
Erin McClellan Omaha Marian
Keiteyana Parks Lincoln High
Jack Polerecky Creighton Preparatory School
Peter Read Lincoln Southeast
Brooke Ronhovde Fremont
Carolin Velez Omaha South
Lily Wilkinson North Platte
Paola Briones Lexington
Tyler Martin Elkhorn South
Alexis Banker Omaha Skutt Catholic
Trenton Boyer Gretna
Brandon Deunk Norris
James Drake Conestoga
Ashlyn Hanson Seward
Kellan Heavican Schuyler
Colleen McGrath Ralston
Elizabeth Opperman Hastings
Samantha Stoupa Omaha Duchesne Academy
Brett Velasquez Bennington
Clay Chohon Ainsworth
Phoebe Lockhart Ogallala
Courtney Hunsaker Kimball
Candy Jimenez‐Caballero Columbus Lakeview
Kurt Karcher Fillmore Central
Halleigh Lockhorn Ravenna
Joseph O’Connor Grand Island Central Catholic
Jesse Paxton McPherson County
Jessie Poskochil Palmyra
Megan Stuart Bayard
Seth Woods Dundy County‐Stratton
Derek Zimmerman Freeman
Bethany Lambert Chambers
William O’Brien Newman Grove
Tristan Brott Paxton
Amzie Dunekacke Johnson‐Brock
Justine Fischer Hartington
Gabriel Fisher McCool Junction
Chase Grizzle Pawnee City
Laura Lundeen Axtell
Hannah Niemeier Heartland Lutheran
Natalie Tegtmeier Bruning‐Davenport
Lane Vasa Arthur County
Paul Weber Cedar Bluffs

NU VB: NET to Televise Wisconsin Match on Oct. 5

Posted on September 25, 2013September 25, 2013

Lincoln, Neb. – The Nebraska Athletic Department and NET Television announced on Tuesday that NET will televise the Wisconsin match on Saturday, Oct. 5.

The match is scheduled for 7 p.m. and will be carried on NET1 and will be shown in high definition on NET-HD. It will also be streamed on the Big Ten Digital Network at http://video.btn.com. The NET Sports broadcast team of Larry Punteney and Kathi Wieskamp will once again bring fans all of the action.

BIG TEN Statement on NCAA Modification of Penn State Sanctions

Posted on September 24, 2013

Park Ridge, Ill. – Earlier today the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) held a teleconference to announce a modification to the sanctions set forth in the Consent Decree that the NCAA entered into with Penn State on July 23, 2012.

The NCAA’s decision to modify the Consent Decree was based strongly on the recommendations of Senator George Mitchell who has been serving since August 2012 as the independent Athletics Integrity Monitor responsible for overseeing Penn State’s implementation of the reforms set forth in the Athletics Integrity Agreement (AIA). The AIA was entered into on August 29, 2012 by the NCAA, the Big Ten Conference and Penn State as one of the requirements of the Consent Decree.

As a party to the AIA, the Big Ten, through its Council of Presidents and Chancellors (COPC), met with Senator Mitchell on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 and received his report on Penn State’s progress in complying with the reform requirements of the AIA. Senator Mitchell’s briefing included a recommendation to modify the NCAA sanctions in the Consent Decree related to scholarships based on the significant progress that Penn State has made to date in its compliance and reform efforts. He made no other recommendations to modify any other sanctions at this time.

“On the basis of Senator Mitchell’s briefing, the COPC reached consensus to support his recommendation to the NCAA,” said COPC Chair and Iowa President, Sally Mason. “We support the NCAA’s announcement today acting on that recommendation.”

Limited Number of Men’s Basketball Season Tickets Available

Posted on September 24, 2013September 25, 2013

Lincoln – The University of Nebraska Athletic Ticket Office announced Tuesday that a limited number of 2013-14 men’s basketball season tickets have been made available to the general public.

Following the completion of the season-ticket renewal and seating allocation process at Pinnacle Bank Arena, a limited number of season tickets were made available for the upcoming season. Season tickets are available for each level at Pinnacle Bank Arena, with prices set at $85 (300 Level) and $187 (200 Level) while 100 Level seats are $306 plus a donation.

Tickets may only be purchased by calling the University of Nebraska Athletic Ticket Office at 800-8-BIGRED.

Fans will get to see the Huskers for the first time this Friday, Sept. 27, with a Meet the Huskers open scrimmage at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Gates open at 6 p.m. with the scrimmage set to begin at 7 p.m.

Johnson Receives Third Award of Season; Huskers Have won Four Straight

Posted on September 23, 2013

Lincoln – Nebraska soccer freshman forward Jaycie Johnson was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week as announced by the Conference office on Monday. Johnson earned the award after notching the lone tally in the 1-0 conference opener against Michigan State and the go-ahead score in the 79th minute of Sunday’s exciting 2-1 victory over No. 14 Denver.

Johnson, the Lake Winnebago, Mo. native, has currently scored in four straight matches amassing seven goals in nine contests, including three-consecutive game-winners. Johnson leads the Huskers and all freshman in the conference with goals, while sitting tied for third overall in the league.

The freshman becomes the first Husker since Morgan Marlborough in 2009 to win three weekly conference awards in one season. Johnson was named Big Ten Offensive Player and Freshman of the Week earlier this year on Aug. 26 after an impressive opening weekend which saw her accumulate a pair of goals and an assist in her debut match.

Nebraska, winners of four straight, is currently 6-2-1 overall on the year and 1-0-0 in the conference heading into the road portion of its Big Ten schedule on Friday, Sept. 27 at Northwestern and Sunday, Sept. 29 at Illinois.