Attended the Red-White Game Saturday night!

 It’s going to be a thrilling challenge for Coach Dani Busboom Kelly to narrow down her starting six this season. The Red-White Scrimmage showcased just how deep and talented this Nebraska squad is 🔥.

🌟 Standout Performances

• Rebekah Allick was named MVP with 16 kills on .433 hitting and five blocks. She’s clearly a dominant force in the middle.

• Harper Murray added 15 kills and 9 digs, showing her all-around game.

• Manaia Ogbechie and Kenna Cogill, both middle blockers, impressed with their blocking and attacking efficiency.

• Virginia Adrino, a newcomer from Italy, brought firepower with 11 kills and 3 aces.

• Setters Bergen Reilly and Campbell Flynn combined for 75 assists, orchestrating a dynamic offense.

• Lainey Choboy was just amazing diving all over the floor. Olivia Mauch was very consistent with many digs!

🧠 Coaching Dilemma

Coach Busboom Kelly called the scrimmage a “glorified practice,” but it was clear she was watching closely to evaluate rotations. With so many players stepping up, especially in key positions like opposite, libero, and second outside hitter, she’ll have to make tough decisions.

🔮 What’s Next

The upcoming Alumni Match on August 16 will be another opportunity to test rotations before the season opener against Pittsburgh on August 22. Expect more lineup experimentation and standout moments from both veterans and newcomers.

Supernovas and LOV teams

Here’s a breakdown of the two professional volleyball teams based in Omaha: the Omaha Supernovas and LOVB Omaha.

🌟 Omaha Supernovas

The Supernovas are a powerhouse in U.S. professional volleyball and have quickly become a fan favorite.

🏐 Overview

• Founded: 2023

• League: Formerly in the Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF); joining Major League Volleyball (MLV) in 2026

• Arena: CHI Health Center Omaha

• Team Colors: Pink, light blue, purple, navy blue

• Ownership: Danny White & Jason Derulo

• President: Diane Mendenhall

• Head Coach: Laura "Bird" Kuhn

• General Manager & Co-owner: John Cook (legendary former Nebraska volleyball coach)

🏆 Achievements

• Championships: PVF Champions in 2024

• Attendance Records:

  • Set multiple U.S. pro volleyball attendance records

  • Averaged over 10,000 fans per match in 2025

  • Total attendance across two seasons: nearly 288,000

🔥 Notable Players

• Merritt Beason: Former Nebraska star, recently signed for 2026

• Ally Batenhorst, Lindsay Krause, Kaitlyn Hord: Other former Huskers who played for the team

💙 LOVB Omaha (League One Volleyball)

LOVB Omaha is part of a newer league aiming to reshape the future of volleyball in the U.S.

🏐 Overview

• League: League One Volleyball (LOVB), launching its pro league in January 2025

• Mission: Connects professional volleyball with youth clubs to build a grassroots-to-pro pipeline

🌟 Roster Highlights

Player	Position	College/Club
Jordan Larson	Outside Hitter	Nebraska (Founding Athlete)
Lexi Rodriguez	Libero	Nebraska
Lauren Stivrins	Middle Blocker	Nebraska
Justine Wong-Orantes	Libero	Nebraska (Founding Athlete)
Audriana Fitzmorris	Opposite Hitter	Stanford
Sami Francis	Middle Blocker	Stanford
Gabby Blossom	Setter	Penn State / San Diego

👥 Coaching Staff

• Head Coach: Suzie Fritz

• Assistant Coach: Remi Pourrat

• Director of Ops: Korie Lebeda Tetzlaff

⚔️ Supernovas vs. LOVB Omaha

Feature	Omaha Supernovas	LOVB Omaha
League	Major League Volleyball (2026)	League One Volleyball (2025)
Founded	2023	2024
Home Arena	CHI Health Center Omaha	TBD
Fan Base	Massive, record-breaking	Growing, grassroots-focused
Nebraska Ties	Strong (many Husker alumni)	Strong (many Husker alumni)
Ownership	Jason Derulo & Danny White	LOVB organization

 

Rich Glover Nebraska football

Except for Suh, Rich Glover may have been the next best Nebraska defensive linemen Nebraska has ever had!!!!!

🏈 Rich Glover is a legendary figure in Nebraska football history, and his legacy still resonates today. Here's a look at what happened to him and why he's so revered:

🌟 College Career at Nebraska

• Played for the Nebraska Cornhuskers from 1970 to 1972 under coach Bob Devaney.

• Was a key defensive tackle on Nebraska’s back-to-back national championship teams in 1970 and 1971.

• In the iconic 1971 “Game of the Century” against Oklahoma, Glover recorded 22 tackles, a performance still talked about today.

• In 1972, he won both the Outland Trophy and the Lombardi Award, making him one of only a few players to win both in the same season.

• Finished third in Heisman Trophy voting in 1972—an extraordinary feat for a defensive player.

• His jersey number #79 was retired, and he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1995.

🏈 Professional Career

• Drafted in the third round of the 1973 NFL Draft by the New York Giants.

• Played for the Giants (1973), Shreveport Steamers (1974) in the World Football League, and the Philadelphia Eagles (1975–1976).

• His professional career was cut short due to injuries.

👨‍🏫 Life After Football

• Glover later served as a coach, including a stint on Coach Tony Samuel’s staff at New Mexico State through the 2004 season.

• He’s remained connected to Nebraska and is frequently honored in retrospectives and interviews, including being named to Sports Illustrated’s NCAA Football All-Century Team.

Rich Glover’s impact on Nebraska football is monumental—not just for his stats, but for the heart and grit he brought to the game. 

Tough Tony Davis

Tony Davis was a phenomenal running back when I went to school in Lincoln. He was a great guy to have fun with!  

🏈 Tony Davis – Nebraska Football Legend & Beyond

Tony Davis, born January 21, 1953, in Tecumseh, Nebraska, was a standout running back for the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers in the early 1970s. Here's a look at what happened to him after his football days:

🌟 College Career Highlights

• Played under legendary coach Tom Osborne, becoming his first 1,000-yard rusher in 1973.

• Named MVP of both the Cotton Bowl and Sugar Bowl in 1974 — a rare feat.

• Finished his college career as Nebraska’s all-time leading rusher with 2,445 yards.

• Inducted into the Nebraska Sports Hall of Fame in 1989 and the Sugar Bowl Hall of Fame in 2021.

🏈 NFL & Pro Career

• Drafted in the 4th round of the 1976 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.

• Played six seasons in the NFL:

  • Cincinnati Bengals (1976–1978) – Team MVP in 1977

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1979–1981)

• Also played for the Portland Breakers in the USFL in 1983.

🧑‍💼 Life After Football

• Worked as a football assistant at Nebraska and coached high school football in Colorado.

• Transitioned into business development in the oil & gas industry.

• Became an advocate for retired NFL players, working with Congress on related issues.

Tony Davis remains a respected figure in Nebraska football history — not just for his on-field achievements, but also for his continued contributions off the field.

Wide Receiver Quinn Clark

 🏈 Quinn Clark is a promising wide receiver for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, known for his impressive size, athleticism, and deep family ties to the program.

📌 Player Profile

Attribute	Details
Position	Wide Receiver (WR)
Height	6'5"
Weight	210 lbs
Class	Redshirt Freshman (2025)
Hometown	Bozeman, Montana
High School	Gallatin High School
Major	Criminology & Criminal Justice
Jersey #	89

🏆 High School Highlights

• Montana’s top-ranked player in his class

• All-state honors at wide receiver, safety, and punter

• Career receiving stats:

  • 1,800+ yards

  • 30 touchdown catches

• Senior year: 43 catches, 829 yards, 14 TDs

• Junior year: 58 catches, 918 yards, 15 TDs

• Also a standout in track:

  • 2024 Class AA high jump state champion (6'8")

  • Long jump: 23'1.5"

🧬 Family Legacy

• Son of Ken Clark, legendary Nebraska running back (1985–1989)

  • 3,037 career rushing yards (No. 2 all-time at Nebraska when he graduated)

  • Played 3 seasons in the NFL

🗣️ Quotes & Character

Quinn chose Nebraska for its culture and family atmosphere:

“Nebraska is the right choice for me because of the culture the staff has created and the family I have at Nebraska... I’m extremely happy with my choice.”

He’s known for his humility, work ethic, and versatility—ready to contribute in any way the team needs.

Big Red's Malcolm Simpson getting lots of praise!

Malcolm Simpson is a rising football talent currently playing as a defensive lineman (DL) for the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers.

📌 Quick Profile

• Height: 6'3"

• Weight: 285 lbs

• Position: Defensive Line

• Class: Freshman (2025)

• Hometown: Hitchcock, Texas

• Major: Journalism

🏆 High School Career

• Played at Galveston Ball High School for two seasons, then transferred to Hitchcock High School for his senior year.

• Helped Hitchcock reach the third round of the 2024 UIL Texas Football State Championships with a 10-2 record.

• Named first-team all-state as a senior.

• Career stats at Galveston Ball:

  • 58 tackles

  • 16 tackles for loss

  • 7 sacks

  • 2 forced fumbles

  • 1 fumble recovery

🌟 Recruiting Highlights

• Rated a four-star recruit.

• Ranked as:

  • #9 defensive lineman nationally by On3

  • #98 overall recruit

  • #18 DL and #30 in Texas by Rivals

• Committed to Nebraska on June 16, 2024, and officially signed on December 4, 2024

🧠 Off the Field

• Coaches praise him for being not just a standout athlete but also a great person.

• Also excelled in basketball, earning defensive player of the year honors for his district in 2022–2023

 

Comparison of 60;s rassling to today!

 

🕰️ 1960s Legends vs 🎬 Today's Superstars

Aspect	1960s Wrestlers (e.g., Mad Dog Vachon, Verne Gagne)	Modern Wrestlers (e.g., Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins)
Style	Gritty, technical, often brutal and realistic	High-flying, fast-paced, choreographed
Character Work	Grounded in regional personas and real-life toughness	Larger-than-life, cinematic, often scripted
Promos	Short, intense, sometimes improvised	Highly produced, scripted, and theatrical
Athleticism	Strong amateur backgrounds (e.g., Gagne, Raschke)	Elite conditioning, gymnastic agility
Audience Reaction	Local heroes/villains sparked riots and fierce loyalty	Global fanbases, social media engagement
Media Presence	Local TV, magazines, word-of-mouth	Global streaming, YouTube, TikTok, merchandise
Legacy Building	Built territories and trained future stars	Build brands and cross into Hollywood, gaming, etc.

🔥 Examples of Comparisons

• Verne Gagne vs Roman Reigns Gagne was a technical purist and promoter; Reigns is a dominant champion with Hollywood charisma. Gagne built the AWA; Reigns headlines WWE's global empire.

• Mad Dog Vachon vs Jon Moxley Both embody chaos. Vachon was raw and violent; Moxley channels that same energy in today’s hardcore matches.

• Baron Von Raschke vs Bray Wyatt Raschke’s “foreign menace” persona was iconic; Wyatt’s eerie, psychological characters evolved that concept into horror storytelling.

• Joe Pesek vs Brock Lesnar Pesek was a legitimate shooter; Lesnar is a modern-day equivalent with NCAA and UFC credentials, blending realism with spectacle.

🎭 Then vs Now: What's Lost and Gained?

Lost:

• The raw, unpredictable feel of territory wrestling

• The intimate connection with local fans

• The sense that anything could happen—and it wasn’t all scripted

Gained:

• Global reach and mainstream acceptance

• Safer working conditions and better athlete care

• More diverse styles and storytelling formats

Wrestling in the 60's!

 Ah, the 1960s—a golden era for professional wrestling, especially in the Midwest. You were watching legends who helped shape the industry into what it is today. Here's a nostalgic look back at that time and the icons you mentioned:

🌟 Wrestling in the 1960s: The AWA Era

The 1960s marked the rise of the American Wrestling Association (AWA), founded in 1960 by Verne Gagne and Wally Karbo after splitting from the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). The AWA quickly became a powerhouse in the Midwest, with Minneapolis as its hub.

💥 Key Figures You Watched

🐺 Mad Dog Vachon

• Real name: Maurice Vachon

• Known for: His wild persona, brutal style, and intense promos

• Achievements:

  • 5-time AWA World Heavyweight Champion between 1964–1967

  • One of the most feared heels of the era—biting, stomping, and using anything not nailed down

• Legacy: A pioneer of the "hardcore" style before it had a name

🐯 Joe Pesek (John Pesek)

• Nicknamed: "The Nebraska Tiger Man"

• Style: Legitimate shooter and hooker—believed in real competition, not scripted outcomes

• Career:

  • Debuted in 1914, retired in 1965

  • Famous for defeating Olympic medalists and refusing to cooperate with promoters

• Legacy: A legend in Nebraska and a symbol of wrestling’s gritty, competitive roots

🧠 Baron Von Raschke

• Real name: James Raschke

• Debut: 1966 in the AWA

• Signature move: The “Claw”—so intense it was censored on TV

• Background:

  • Former amateur wrestling champion and 1963 World bronze medalist in Greco-Roman

  • Trained by Verne Gagne and Mad Dog Vachon

• Persona: Goose-stepping villain billed from Germany, though he was from Nebraska

🏆 Verne Gagne

• Role: Wrestler, promoter, and founder of the AWA

• Achievements:

  • 10-time AWA World Heavyweight Champion

  • NCAA wrestling champion and 1948 Olympic alternate

• Influence:

  • Trained countless stars including Ric Flair, Ricky Steamboat, and Sgt. Slaughter

  • Kept the AWA thriving for decades with a focus on athleticism and storytelling

🎤 The Vibe of the 1960s Wrestling Scene

• Territory-based system: Promotions operated regionally, and stars traveled between them.

• TV boom: Wrestling gained popularity through syndicated television, especially in the Midwest.

• Realism over theatrics: Matches were gritty, technical, and often brutal—especially in the AWA.

• Characters were larger than life: Villains like Mad Dog and Baron Von Raschke drew intense crowd reactions, often needing security to leave the ring.

🕰️ Why It Still Resonates

You were watching wrestling when it was raw, regional, and deeply personal. These men weren’t just performers—they were local legends, and their feuds felt real. The AWA’s influence can still be seen in today’s wrestling, especially in how it shaped the careers of future icons.

Who could be a surprise on the Nebraska volleyball team this year?

 🏐 Nebraska Volleyball's 2025 Surprise Standouts

The Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball team enters the 2025 season with sky-high expectations, a new head coach in Dani Busboom Kelly, and a roster stacked with returning stars and intriguing newcomers. While veterans like Harper Murray, Rebekah Allick, Bergen Reilly, and Andi Jackson are already drawing preseason All-Big Ten honors, here are a few names who could emerge as surprise impact players this season:

🌟 Potential Breakout Players

1. Virginia Adriano – Sophomore, Opposite Hitter

• 🇮🇹 From Turin, Italy, Adriano brings professional experience from Europe.

• At 6'5", she adds serious firepower at the net and could be a game-changer opposite Harper Murray.

• Her international background and raw athleticism make her a unique asset in NCAA volleyball.

2. Campbell Flynn – Freshman, Setter

• 🧠 Flynn is the top-rated setter nationally in the Class of 2025.

• She impressed during spring exhibitions, showing poise and control running the offense.

• If she earns significant playing time, she could redefine Nebraska’s tempo and distribution.

3. Skyler Pierce – Redshirt Freshman, Outside Hitter

• 🏅 Former No. 1-ranked OH recruit in the Class of 2024.

• After redshirting last season, she’s ready to compete for a starting role.

• Her athleticism and upside could push senior Taylor Landfair for court time.

4. Teraya Sigler – Freshman, Outside Hitter

• 🧨 A dynamic newcomer from Arizona, Sigler is already turning heads in practice.

• With Nebraska’s depth at OH, she’ll need to fight for minutes—but her ceiling is high.

🧠 Coaching X-Factor

• Dani Busboom Kelly, returning to Lincoln after a successful stint at Louisville, is known for developing talent and managing pressure. Her ability to integrate newcomers like Adriano and Flynn into a championship-caliber team will be key

Nebraska Free Agents that have a chance in the NFL

 🏈 Several former Nebraska Cornhuskers are grinding it out in NFL training camps, hoping to turn undrafted free agent deals into full-time roster spots. Based on early buzz and team fit, here are a few who stand out with strong chances:

🌟 Most Promising Nebraska Free Agents

• Isaiah Neyor (WR, 49ers) Neyor’s size and athleticism have impressed veterans like George Kittle, who called him “a freak” for his stride length and route running. He’s turning heads in San Francisco and could sneak onto the roster if he outperforms seventh-rounder Junior Bergen.

• Ty Robinson (DT, Eagles) Though drafted in the 4th round, Robinson is worth mentioning—he’s already earning praise from teammates and could make an immediate impact on Philly’s defensive line.

• Ben Scott (OL, Buccaneers) A two-time All-Big Ten honorable mention, Scott has the versatility and experience to earn a backup role on Tampa Bay’s offensive line.

• John Bullock (LB, Buccaneers) Known for his tackling and playmaking, Bullock has a shot at making the roster or practice squad thanks to his special teams potential.

• Isaac Gifford (DB, Panthers) Gifford’s special teams skills and consistent tackling make him a sleeper pick to stick around in Carolina.

• Jahmal Banks (WR, Ravens) With solid production in college and a chance to catch passes from Lamar Jackson, Banks could carve out a role if he shines in camp.

• Nash Hutmacher (DL, Ravens) A powerful interior lineman with All-Big Ten honors, Hutmacher has the grit to earn a depth role on Baltimore’s defensive front.

🕵️ Still Waiting for a Shot

• Tommi Hill (CB) Once projected as a first-rounder, Hill’s lingering foot injury has kept teams cautious. If he gets healthy, his speed and coverage skills could make him a late-camp steal.