February 2012
26 posts
Ripple Effect Led to Burkhead’s Award
Jack Hoffman gets a boost from Rex Burkhead, his favorite player.
Burkhead Named 2012 Champion Award Winner
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By Randy York
As a father listened to an executive director explain the mission and goals of Uplifting Athletes on an international webcast originating from Bethesda, Md., Wednesday, he couldn’t help but be humbled. The more...
Fans Can See Announcement Live
Click http://videocast.nih.gov/ for live announcement
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By Randy York
The N-Sider is a bit out of its comfort zone today, but as a courtesy to Big Red fans who voted for Rex Burkhead to win the 2012 Uplifting Athletes Rare Disease Champion Award, we have a news flash. Scott Shirley, executive director of the Uplifting Athletes organization,...
NU’s Road Warriors Want a Big Home Crowd
It’s an upside down world for Lincoln sophomore Jamie Schleppenbach.
Huskers Jump to No. 6 in Rankings
Kendig Proud of NU’s Coaching Pipeline
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By Randy York
Circle Sunday on your home calendar and grab your smart phone right now. Find March 4 and reserve 2 p.m. under this quick description: Best deal of 2012. The No. 1 Florida...
Busy World Gold Medalist Eyes Spring Game
Nebraska walk-on Curtis Tomasevicz, right, won another world gold medal.
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By Randy York
One thing about a Nebraska football walk-on: Once a Husker, always a Husker. How else do you explain a 2010 Winter Olympic Gold Medalist talking about Nebraska’s Spring Game the day after he’s part of USA-1’s push crew that won the gold in the...
A Wiser Barrefors Sees Things Differently
Bjorn Barrefors had a personal best vault of 16-8 3/4 in the heptathlon.
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By Randy York
Björn Barrefors (pronounced Bih-yurn BAR-eh-FORSH) is a winsome Nebraska heptathlete/decathlete from Stockholm, Sweden. He can high jump 6-9, pole vault 16-8¾ and long jump 24-2. He can sprint, hurdle, run and throw the shot put, discus and the...
One Last Surge for Rex and Jack’s Cause
Little Jack Hoffman gets a personally signed jersey from fellow #22 himself.
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By Randy York
Sunday Final Deadline to Vote for Rex
In football, it’s called acceleration. In track, it’s called the finishing kick. In boxing, it’s called the last round. Whatever you want to call it, this weekend is Nebraska football fans’ last chance to do...
As Always, It's Team First at Pepin's Jump U
German native Patrick Raedler, above, helped push Chris Phipps to win.
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By Randy York
There’s a reason why Gary Pepin was the most successful track and field coach in the history of the Big Eight and the Big 12 Conferences. His teams’ strengths were rooted in the jumping events. That’s why the Huskers are known across the country, even...
Senior Day Honorees Deserve Applause
Seniors Kaitlyn Burke (5) and Harleen Sidhu (21) will be honored Sunday.
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By Randy York
Don’t know who makes signs anymore, but if we could suggest one for a tribute honoring two Nebraska women’s basketball seniors, it would be something like: Thanks British Columbia for Harleen and Kaitlyn! Or how about: Oh Canada! … Our Home Was Your...
All-Time Leader Welcomes Lane into the Club
Tucker Lane became the 16th and newest member of NU’s 100-Win Club.
This is Nebraska Wrestling
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By Randy York
Nebraska’s all-time leader in career wrestling wins last Sunday graciously welcomed the newest member to his alma mater’s 100-win club, even though he was hoping Tucker Lane would lose. Lane, after all, had to beat...
NU Basketball Fans Enjoy Seeing the Future
Derek Freeman explains the architectural model of the Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Pinnacle Bank Arena Frequently Asked Questions
Pinnacle Bank Arena Central: Seating/Waitlists & More
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By Randy York
Saturday and Sunday were good days for Nebraska’s basketball teams and great days for Husker men’s and women’s fans because the weekend...
Davison Creating Captains with Character
Matt Davison talks about Creating Captains. North Platte Telegraph Photo
“I first met Matt when he was a junior in high school. I watched him grow as an athlete and have now seen him emerge as an ambassador for the University of Nebraska. Creating Captains is a way for Matt to share his experiences as a student-athlete and help to guide our younger generation.” – Tom Osborne, Nebraska...
“Thanks for the article on Coach Erstad. Hope springs eternal in the breast of a...”
Historic Night for a True Nebraska Legend
Tom Osborne was Darin Erstad’s football coach and now his athletic director.
Huskers Open 2012 Against Zags in Arizona
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By Randy York
This is an historic night for a true Nebraska legend. Darin Erstad, who once toyed with the idea of being an NFL punter but made an infinitely wiser decision to play Major League Baseball, will fill...
New Arena a Pinnacle Lincoln Achievement
Mayor Chris Beutler spearheaded the joint approach to Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Fans Can Get a Sneak Peek at New Arena
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By Randy York
Lincoln Mayor Chris Beutler calls it “a high point” and “a peak”, and University of Nebraska Regent Tim Clare says it not only will be “a spectacle” but also “a source of pride for people of Lincoln and for the...
Pack the House, Help Huskers Finish Strong
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By Randy York
With the Big Ten Conference women’s basketball standings as jumbled as a whole row of Scrabble letters falling off the kitchen table, the league’s youngest team needs a little help from its friends. Nebraska welcomes the support of its loyal fan base Thursday night when the 19-5 Huskers host 13-12 Northwestern. It’s Pepsi...
For Huskers, an All-Around Good Decision
From left: All-Arounders Emily Wong, Jessie DeZiel and Brittany Skinner.
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By Randy York
Last Saturday was an historic night at the Devaney Sports Center for Nebraska women’s gymnastics and for its head coach, Dan Kendig,who did something he’d never done in nearly three decades. He rolled the dice, telling six gymnasts – a senior, two...
N-Side Readers Choice: Buffett to Books
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By Randy York
The N-Sider doesn’t go out of its way to make promises, but that doesn’t mean we don’t look out for loyal readers. When we see something good, we save it so you can savor it. We call it N-Side Readers’ Choice … selections so good they’re worth reading, even re-examination. If you agree, feel free to send these suggestions to...
Kendig Proud of NU’s Coaching Pipeline
Four former Dan Kendig assistants are head women’s gymnastics coaches.
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By Randy York
Dan Kendig, Nebraska’s two-time National Coach of the Year and eight-time Big 12 Coach of the Year in women’s gymnastics, is a staunch believer in distributed leadership, and that’s why four of his former Husker assistants are now head coaches at...
N-Sider Big Three: 2012 Walk-ons to Watch
Jeff Jamrog sees Cory Schlesinger-type talent in Andy Janovich (41) above.
Video Highlights: Andy Janovich, Sam Foltz, Jordan Nelson
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By Randy York
Every recruiting season,I like to play a game called Walk-on Pick Three, where I study Nebraska’s football walk-on class and try to pick three players I think will end up earning scholarships....
Husker Women Going Back to the Future
Kaitlyn Burke scored a season-high 14 points in a 3-overtime win at Purdue.
No. 13 Huskers Meet Michigan in Big Ten Battle
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By Randy York
Here’s a quick one: How many conference championships has the Nebraska women’s basketball team won? Three? Two? One? None? Actually, the answer is two, and the Huskers are using their first one – a...
