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No. 23 Nebraska Goes Young at Linebacker Positions

Posted on September 9, 2013

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska freshmen Josh Banderas and Nathan Gerry took ownership of starting linebacker jobs against Southern Mississippi and plan to keep them when 16th ranked UCLA visits the Number 23 Cornhuskers this week.

Banderas (Ban-DARE’-us) is playing middle linebacker, a spot that requires him to be a vocal leader who can relay calls and communicate adjustments. Defensive coordinator John Papuchis says Banderas’ toughness and outgoing personality make him an ideal candidate.

Gerry (Gary) is listed as the weakside linebacker, but he acts as a linebacker-safety hybrid in the dime defense, which the Huskers often use against the spread offenses they regularly see.

Banderas and Gerry will be tested against UCLA, which rolled up 653 yards in a 36-30 win in Los Angeles last year.

Big Ten Football Players of the Week

Posted on September 9, 2013

Following Big Ten football games on Sept. 7, the offensive, defensive and special teams players of the week and freshman of the week in the Big Ten were announced this morning. Below are this week’s honorees:

Offensive Player of the Week

Jeremy Gallon, Michigan

Sr., WR, Apopka, Fla./Apopka

· Finished with career highs in receiving yards (184) and touchdowns (three) as Michigan defeated Notre Dame on Saturday in front of an NCAA-record crowd of 115,109
· Collected eight catches to accrue 184 yards, the sixth-most in program history and most since Roy Roundtree recorded 246 receiving yards in 2010
· Became the first Wolverine with three touchdown grabs in a game since Mario Manningham in 2006
· Scored on touchdown grabs of 61 yards in the first quarter, 12 yards in the second and 13 in the third
· Records his first career weekly honor
· Last Michigan Offensive Player of the Week: Devin Gardner (Nov. 19, 2012)

Defensive Player of the Week

Shilique Calhoun, Michigan State

So., DE, Middletown, N.J./Middletown North

· Scored two defensive touchdowns, one on a fumble recovery and another on an interception return, in Michigan State’s 21-6 win over South Florida
· Returned a fumble four yards for a touchdown in the second quarter and an interception 56 yards for another in the third, becoming the first Spartan defender with three touchdowns in the same season since T.J. Turner in 1999
· Also finished with two tackles for loss and one sack as Michigan State allowed just 155 total yards
· Claims his first career Defensive Player of the Week honor
· Last Michigan State Defensive Player of the Week: Tyler Hoover (Oct. 25, 2010)

Special Teams Co-Players of the Week

Marcus Jones, Minnesota

Jr., PR/KR, Wake Forest, N.C./Wake Forest-Rolesville

· Returned a punt 65 yards for a touchdown in Minnesota’s 44-21 win on the road against New Mexico State on Saturday
· The score marked his second return touchdown of the season, having returned a kickoff 98 yards for a score in the Gophers’ opener against UNLV
· Wins his first career Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week honor
· Last Minnesota Special Teams Player of the Week: Jordan Wettstein (Oct. 31, 2011)

Akeem Hunt, Purdue

Jr., KR, Covington, Ga./Newton

· Took the opening kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown and finished with 123 kickoff return yards for the day as Purdue defeated Indiana State, 20-14, on Saturday
· Recorded his second career kickoff return touchdown after having returned his first 100 yards against Ohio State in 2012
· Wins his first career Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week honor
· Last Purdue Special Teams Player of the Week: Cody Webster (Sept. 10, 2012)

Freshman of the Week

Corey Clement, Wisconsin

RB, Glassboro, N.J./Glassboro

· Recorded his second straight 100-yard rushing effort of the season, finishing with 149 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries, an 11.5 yards per carry average, in Wisconsin’s 48-0 victory over Tennessee Tech
· Ran for fourth-quarter touchdowns from 1 yard and 75 yards out, boosting his yards per carry average to 8.6 this season
· One of three Badger running backs to rush for 100 yards or more in two straight games
· Wins his first career weekly award
· Last Wisconsin Freshman of the Week: James White (Nov. 22, 2010)

Huskers-South Dakota State Game to be Carried by BTN

Posted on September 9, 2013

The Big Ten Conference and BTN announced on Monday morning that Nebraska’s Sept. 21 home game against South Dakota State will be televised by BTN. Kickoff for the contest from Memorial Stadium has been set for 2:30 p.m. CDT.

The BTN contest will be Nebraska’s third in four games on BTN, after opening the season with prime-time games on the network against Wyoming and Southern Miss. This week’s matchup with UCLA in Lincoln is set for an 11 a.m. kickoff with the game televised nationally by ABC.

Game times have also been set for Nebraska home games against Illinois (Oct. 5) and Iowa (Nov. 29). Both games will kick off at 11 a.m. at Memorial Stadium. Game times for the remainder of Nebraska’s contests will be set six to 12 days in advance.

Texas, USC Tumble Out of AP Poll

Posted on September 8, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) — Texas and Southern California have dropped out of The Associated Press college football poll after ugly losses and Miami jumped in at No. 15 after its biggest victory in a while.

Alabama is still No. 1 after an off week, heading into a much-anticipated rematch with No. 6 Texas A&M on Saturday.

Oregon is No. 2. Clemson moved up a spot to No. 3 and Ohio State slipped one to No. 4. Stanford remains No. 5.

The Longhorns came into the weekend ranked 15th, but a 40-21 loss at BYU in which Texas allowed a school-record 550 yards rushing has Mack Brown’s team unranked.

Southern California was No. 25 before a 10-7 loss at home to Washington State.

Miami is ranked for the first time since November 2010.

Rail Collapse Injures 2 Fans at Colts-Raiders Game

Posted on September 8, 2013

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Two football fans were injured Sunday at Indianapolis when a rail collapsed after Indianapolis defeated Oakland 21-17.

Colts spokesman Avis Roper said there was no immediate word on how severely the fans were injured.

Those nearby said the fans were leaning against a railing above the tunnel used by the Oakland Raiders. When it gave way, the fans fell onto the walkway that led to the team’s locker rooms.

One fan was taken away on a stretcher and another, witnesses said, left in a wheelchair, though the Colts would not confirm that.

Fan Falls, Dies at 49ers-Packers Game in SF

Posted on September 8, 2013

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A football fan fell from an elevated pedestrian walkway and died at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park during the 49ers-Green Bay Packers game.

San Francisco police spokesman Gordon Shyy (SHY) says multiple people witnessed the man’s fall onto a sidewalk from the Jamestown walkway, which goes around Candlestick.

According to police, witnesses say the man appeared intoxicated when he fell just after kickoff at about 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the 49ers’ 34-28 win over the Packers. Off-duty medics and police officers gave him first aid until an ambulance arrived, but the man was declared dead from his injuries.

Shyy says the man who appeared to be in his 30s suffered serious injuries. It was not immediately clear how many feet he had fallen.

His identity is being withheld until the medical examiner notifies his family.

NU Soccer: Huskers Fall at Razorbacks in Double Overtime, 2-1

Posted on September 8, 2013September 8, 2013

Fayetteville, Ark. – The Nebraska soccer team showed perseverance in a gutsy, double-overtime effort on the road that ended in a 2-1 Arkansas decision in the 104th minute of action on Sunday. The Huskers, who played in double OT for the second-straight match, fall to 2-2-1 with the defeat, while the Razorbacks improve to 6-0 on the season.

The Huskers continued to display an impressive offensive attack on the afternoon, outshooting UA by a 21-13 margin, including a slim 6-5 shots on goal edge. NU’s Jordan Jackson recorded a team-high five shots, including two shots on net. Nebraska also posted eight corner chances to just four for Arkansas.

Ashleigh Ellenwood gave Arkansas the early 1-0 lead and momentum just 2:26 into the contest when she split the defense, driving left of center and powered the ball passed the NU keeper for her fourth goal of the year.

Although the Huskers outshot the Razorbacks by a 7-5 margin after 45 minutes of action, Arkansas took the 1-0 edge into halftime. NU goalkeeper Emma Stevens, who finished with three saves, made one stop in the first half, a crucial foot save in the 37th minute.

After back-and-forth action took place for much of the second half, the Huskers finally broke through to knot up the contest at the 80:48 mark. NU’s Hannah Dittmar displayed great effort by winning the ball in the box and gaining her own rebound off the post before ripping the goal high into the net for her first goal of the year and third career tally.

Nebraska’s Kylie Greischar and goalkeeper Stevens forced the match into overtime when they combined to get a block on a Arkansas chance in the waning moments of regulation.

Both teams were unable to produce a tally in the first overtime period as the match entered a second extra frame. At the 103:03 mark of the contest, Arkansas’ Evan Palmer one-touched a pass from inside the left goal box to the center from Rachel Riggs for the game-winning goal as the Huskers fell by a 2-1 decision.

Nebraska will be back in action next weekend when they travel to Lawrence for the Kansas Tournament. The Huskers will battle San Francisco onFriday, Sept. 13 at 1:30 p.m. before finishing the road trip against San Diego on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 10:30 a.m.

Area High School Volleyball Scores

Posted on September 8, 2013September 8, 2013

Week 1

9-7-13

Hershey defeated Chase County 2-0 (25-11, 25-12) @ Lexington Tournament

Hershey defeated Broken Bow 2-0 (25-21, 25-13) @ Lexington Tournament

St. Paul defeated Hershey 2-0 (25-18, 25-19) @ Lexington Tournament Hershey placed 2nd at the Lexington Tournament.

No. 8 Lincoln North Star defeated No. 10 North Platte 2-1 (25-18, 17-25, 25-21) @ Lincoln NS Tri

No. 1 Lincoln Southwest defeated No. 10 North Platte 2-1 (21-25, 25-19, 25-11) @ Lincoln NS Tri

9-6-13

Maxwell defeated Arapahoe 3-1 (25-22, 17-25, 25-23, 25-21)

9-5-13
No. 10 North Platte defeated Sidney 2-0 (25-15, 25-12) at Ogallala Tri

No. 10 North Platte defeated No. 5 (C-1) Ogallala 2-0 (25-22, 25-21) at Ogallala Tri

No. 1 NP St. Patrick’s defeated defeated Perkins County 3-0 (25-11, 25-13, 25-16)

Gothenburg defeated Broken Bow 3-0 (25-9, 25-23, 25-20)

Maxwell defeated Brady 3-0 (25-18, 27-25, 25-15)

No. 9 Sutherland defeated No. 5 (D-2) Paxton 3-1 (13-25, 25-20, 25-22, 28-26)

Wauneta-Palisade defeated Wallace 3-0 (25-20, 25-23, 25-21)

No. 22 Nebraska Starts Fast, Beats Southern Miss 56-13

Posted on September 7, 2013September 8, 2013

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Stanley Jean-Baptiste and Ciante Evans returned first-quarter interceptions for touchdowns and No. 22 Nebraska made quick work of Southern Mississippi in a 56-13 victory on Saturday night.

Taylor Martinez threw for three touchdowns and Ameer Abdullah ran for two more for the Cornhuskers (2-0), who now turn their attention to next week’s home game against Number 18 UCLA.

Jean-Baptiste jumped in front of Rickey Bradley Junior just as Allan Bridgford’s pass arrived on the third play of the game and ran it back 43 yards.

Evans put the Huskers up 21-3 with the first of his two interceptions, catching a ball tipped by Tyre’oune Holmes and going 22 yards to the end zone.

It was a solid rebound for a Nebraska defense that surrendered 602 yards in a 37-34 win over Wyoming last week.

The Golden Eagles (0-2) lost their 14th straight, the longest losing streak in the FBS.

Huskers Down Bulldogs 3-0

Posted on September 7, 2013September 8, 2013

Lincoln, Neb. – The No. 13 Nebraska volleyball team (4-1) took down the Georgia Bulldogs 3-0 (25-21, 25-23, 25-14) on Saturdayafternoon at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. In front of 8,265 fans, the Huskers were led by freshman Kadie Rolfzen for the second consecutive match as she posted 14 kills on 31 swings.

Kelsey Robinson recorded nine kills on 21 swings for NU, notching a .333 hitting clip. Mary Pollmiller paced the Husker offense with 31 assists, while also adding 10 digs. Justine Wong-Orantes posted 13 digs, while Cecilia Hall tallied six blocks.

Nebraska hit .290 for the match, while Georgia was held to a .181 hitting percentage. Both teams had eight team blocks and the Huskers out-dug the Bulldogs 41-35.

The Huskers opened up the first set with a 3-0 lead on a kill from Meghan Haggerty. The two teams exchanged leads and tied six times, until the Huskers went up 12-10 on a kill by Kadie Rolfzen. Georgia’s block continued to be a problem as the Bulldogs went up 19-14. Brenna Lyles then came to the service line and spurred the Huskers on a 7-0 run to close the set and bring NU back to earn the 25-21 win.

Kadie Rolfzen had six kills in the first set, while Mary Pollmiller, Haggerty and Robinson all recorded two kills. NU hit .111 for the set, while Georgia hit .088.

The Husker offense began clicking in the second set as Nebraska came out to a 5-4 lead in the on a kill by Kadie Rolfzen. Georgia took the lead, but Robinson punched in a kill to tie the set at 9-9. Alexa Ethridge then notched her first ace of the match to put the Huskers up 14-10. Another kill from Kadie Rolfzen made it 16-11, NU, while a kill from Haggerty put the Huskers up 20-15. Nebraska gained a 21-17 advantage on a kill by Robinson, but the Bulldogs fought back to cut NU’s lead to 22-20. NU would hold on to take the second set 25-23.

Haggerty led the Huskers in the second set with five kills, while Kadie Rolfzen notched four kills. The Huskers hit .343 for the set, while Georgia hit .353.

A block by Hall gave the Huskers a 8-5 lead in the third set. A 5-0 run that included two service aces by Amber Rolfzen and a big kill from Robinson put NU up 13-6. The Huskers would open up the lead to 21-10 on an error by the Bulldogs and would stifle the Georgia offense, taking the third set 25-14.

Nebraska hit .448 in the third set, while Georgia was held to a .108 hitting percentage. Both Kadie Rolfzen and Robinson had four kills in the set, while Hall recorded three blocks. Nebraska out-dug Georgia 13-10 and out-blocked the Bulldogs 4-0.

The Huskers will now prepare for the Ameritas Players Challenge next weekend at the Devaney Center as they will take on Saint Mary’s on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m., Dayton on Friday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. and Iowa State on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m.