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Before we get started, I should probably preface this by reminding everyone that Nebraska played a terrible, terrible team in Maryland. The Terrapins have been hit by the injury bug for several years now and, along with coaching changes, they just can’t get over the hump. The weird thing is,…
Raise your hand if Nebraska played better than you were expecting. Now, raise your hand if you’re still dumbfounded over the same type of mistakes and mental collapse that has plagued the Huskers over the years?
Well, unfortunately, here we are again reliving another stain that is Nebraska football.
What happened? Even with a bye week to dull the pain, that’s really all I can ask.
What happened? Even with a bye week to dull the pain, that’s really all I can ask.
There’s nothing wrong with a little feel-good story that comes along with a win by the Big Red. Air Force transfer, walk-on defensive back, Norfolk native and whatever else you want to use to describe him — Lane McCallum — delivered just that.
This is one of those games that you just flush out as soon as you get into the locker room. There’s no point in letting losing to a far-superior team beat you twice as Nebraska keeps moving through conference play.
This week, Nebraska football coach Scott Frost basically said about his 3-1 team, “we are where we are.” And if that vague statement doesn't sum it up for you, then I don’t know what will. Nebraska football is, and will continue to be, a work in progress. Listen, Illinois is a bad team. Yes,…
Do you hear the rattling of your windows? Do you feel the trembling ground beneath your feet?
Do you hear the rattling of your windows? Do you feel the trembling ground beneath your feet?
Do you hear the rattling of your windows? Do you feel the trembling ground beneath your feet?
Do you hear the rattling of your windows? Do you feel the trembling ground beneath your feet?
The game against Michigan State was nearly set up perfectly for the Spartans to head home with a win. For a team that prides itself in physicality — and winning ugly games, especially in inclement weather — Saturday was just what the doctor ordered. The Spartans are dealing with a ton of inj…
PONCA — Last season, Ponca and Hartington-Newcastle each qualified for the boys state basketball tournaments.
DODGE — For a pair of teams shorthanded because of football injuries, Thursday's season-opening nonconference battle was going to go a long way toward establishing early momentum.
CROFTON — The Crofton girls used a 17-2 run in the third quarter to pull away from stubborn Hartington Cedar Catholic 56-40 in the opening game of the season for both teams.
DODGE — Luke Rocheford scored a lead-changing 3-point play with 1 minute, 39 seconds left, and preseason Class D No. 5 Howells-Dodge hung on from there to edge Class C No. 8 Pierce in season-opening nonconference boys basketball Thursday night.
This is the Sports blog for the Norfolk Daily News. Our Sports Editors and Reporters post to this blog. Please feel free to leave your comments and feedback.
Before we get started, I should probably preface this by reminding everyone that Nebraska played a terrible, terrible team in Maryland. The Terrapins have been hit by the injury bug for several years now and, along with coaching changes, they just can’t get over the hump. The weird thing is,…
Raise your hand if Nebraska played better than you were expecting. Now, raise your hand if you’re still dumbfounded over the same type of mistakes and mental collapse that has plagued the Huskers over the years?
Well, unfortunately, here we are again reliving another stain that is Nebraska football.
What happened? Even with a bye week to dull the pain, that’s really all I can ask.
What happened? Even with a bye week to dull the pain, that’s really all I can ask.
There’s nothing wrong with a little feel-good story that comes along with a win by the Big Red. Air Force transfer, walk-on defensive back, Norfolk native and whatever else you want to use to describe him — Lane McCallum — delivered just that.
This is one of those games that you just flush out as soon as you get into the locker room. There’s no point in letting losing to a far-superior team beat you twice as Nebraska keeps moving through conference play.
This week, Nebraska football coach Scott Frost basically said about his 3-1 team, “we are where we are.” And if that vague statement doesn't sum it up for you, then I don’t know what will. Nebraska football is, and will continue to be, a work in progress. Listen, Illinois is a bad team. Yes,…
Do you hear the rattling of your windows? Do you feel the trembling ground beneath your feet?
Do you hear the rattling of your windows? Do you feel the trembling ground beneath your feet?
Do you hear the rattling of your windows? Do you feel the trembling ground beneath your feet?
Do you hear the rattling of your windows? Do you feel the trembling ground beneath your feet?
The game against Michigan State was nearly set up perfectly for the Spartans to head home with a win. For a team that prides itself in physicality — and winning ugly games, especially in inclement weather — Saturday was just what the doctor ordered. The Spartans are dealing with a ton of inj…
So often we’ve talked about the culture of the program and how far in the dumps it had really gotten over the past decade. It’s definitely been a job that required the best possible plan — and the patience and credibility to put said plan into motion. From Day 1, Nebraska has been lucky to h…
Sometimes it’s hard to measure progress that a team can make during a season. Sometimes it’s also hard to distinguish between moral victories and silver linings. That’s pretty much where things are right now with the Nebraska football. Well, almost, because anyone watching the Huskers play e…
If the game against Bethune-Cookman didn’t take you back to the time of those beautiful fall days when the Big Red was steamrolling overmatched opponents, I don’t know what will. Those margins of scoring were large enough that you could finish the game on the radio while doing yard work outs…
It took far too long, but Scott Frost got his first win as Nebraska’s coach, and it was felt throughout Husker Nation. Finally, Nebraska was in the win column and another small part of the new foundation was built. “Getting the monkey off his back” was almost an understatement as Frost held …
Progress for the Nebraska football team is being measured in baby steps. And it’s excruciating. Early on in the season, the Huskers couldn’t get Game 1 in. Then the Huskers had trouble scoring. Then they couldn’t get a lead. Then they weren’t able to hold a lead. And, on Saturday, they still…
We’ve been hammering on the team pretty good lately — with good reason — but maybe it’s time to look at a few of the positives. Or at least try not to beat the dead horse anymore.
Bill Murray was at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, which was fitting because it was definitely Groundhog’s Day.
