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Morning anchor for @Channel8ABC . Former sports guy. Nebraska Grad. Iowa native. Opinions = mine. Send story ideas to award @klkntv .com.

Lincoln, NE
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3 years
JUST IN: Gov. Pete Ricketts signs executive order barring any state agencies from enforcing coronavirus vaccine mandates.
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God bless you Legion baseball.
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. @jirehlbrock . OH. MY. GOODNESS.
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"We close. We lost by a field goal. A field goal! That's it." This is a MUST WATCH from Lamar Jackson. A passionate speech from the #Huskers senior following his final game.
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MUST SEE - @Ohio_Volleyball 's @CarleyJo15 introduced at the Devaney Center. The Filley, Neb. native and Freeman high school graduate returns home to a thunderous crowd and hug from John Cook. Sports are cool. #Huskers
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SOUND BITE OF THE DAY - Someone asked @coach_frost about the fanbase and what Nebraska is doing right. He drops the mic for #HuskerNation .
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John Cook is FIRED UP on trying to move the NCAA Volleyball Tournament field from 48 back to the original 64 teams. "Basketball didn't cut back, why are we cutting back? Football didn't cut back, why are we cutting back?" #Huskers
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MUST SEE - A couple seniors said today was like something from a movie. @big_MICKet walking off the field today sure feels like it. #Huskers
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Tom Izzo on the decision to start @JackHoiberg in front of his dad ( @CoachHoiberg ) and family tonight. "It was do it for Jack because it's the right thing to do. If we would have lost, it was still the right thing to do. It had nothing to do with that." #Huskers #Spartans
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Scott Frost literally picked up defensive backs coach Travis Fisher after that Deontai Williams scoop and score. Incredible reaction. #Huskers
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Pretty awesome moment after the game. @BarrySwavey throws his gloves up to a couple young fans. Twice. #Huskers
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WATCH - Noah Vedral ( @Noah_11V ) a Wahoo native, on leading the game-winning drive for Lane McCallum (a Norfolk native) to make the field goal: "It's cool because it was just two Nebraska kids. From here, raised here. #Huskers
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"I've been working as hard as I can to get this team where it needs to be." @MartinezTheQB on the criticism he's faced the past couple weeks. "I made a couple bonehead plays, but I played tail off. You know, I was fighting for my teammates." #Huskers
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Adrian Martinez: "We want to be great. I want to be great....I think it's easy to say I wasn't great for my team for the entirety of this year. I'm going to continue to work on myself and this team to get to where we need to be." Ownership from the #Huskers QB.
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#Huskers interim head coach Mickey Joseph on why he stays off Twitter: "Some of these dudes on Twitter need to worry about their own jobs." 🀣🀣🀣 @Channel8ABC
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BREAKING: NU Board of Regents unanimously approves alcohol sales at #Huskers men's and women's basketball games at PBA.
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#Huskers fans when President Trump says he brought back Big Ten football...
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One more cool bite from Kirk Herbstreit on Scott Frost, and the #Huskers competing in the Big Ten. "To me it's about getting the right coach no matter what conference you're in, and they finally have that now with Scott Frost."
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4 years
Some very Happy #Huskers celebrating after the game. First win since Oct. 5 for Nebraska.
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WATCH - "I want to be competiting for a Big Ten championship and a national championship." Quiet day for @BarrySwavey on the field. Then he drops the mic at the podium. Get fired up #Huskers fans.
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One more sweet moment here from @Dboogie_93 . The little guy repping a shirt with both Daniels' brothers on it. #Huskers
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Scott Frost with about as candid of an answer as we've heard from him regarding the status of the #Huskers program. "You guys got me afraid to say it was a good practice." Incredible answer from a usually reserved Frost.
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Fred Hoiberg on new #Huskers athletic director Troy Dannen. Says he used to ref Hoiberg in high school. "I hope he's a better AD than he was a ref." πŸ˜‚
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Whatever coffee Damion Daniels is having before practice, I need it. #Huskers @Dboogie_93
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Lots of emotion from Cam Taylor-Britt coming off the sideline. Defense gave the offense a shot late. #Huskers have now lost six straight against the Hawkeyes.
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WATCH - "We should beat Ohio State in the Horseshoe." @BarrySwavey saying why it hurt so much to lose to the Buckeyes today. #Huskers
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WATCH - 22 #Huskers seniors introduced for the final time at Memorial Stadium, including an emotional Lamar Jackson ( @theroyal_21 ). Always a special ceremony.
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John Cook droppin' the mic on signing the No. 1 recruiting class in the nation yesterday. "They want to win, they know how to win, and they're used to winning. So they're coming here to win." #Huskers
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Junior DL Ben Stille about as passionate as I've ever heard him today. "It's frustrating. You put four years in your life into it, and then for it to come down to stupid stuff. People not doing their job." #Huskers
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When you get your first win as QB1. #Huskers @mccaffrey_luke
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Cam "Beef" Jurgens ladies and gentlemen. #Huskers @CameronJurgens
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A week after losing a teammate in a tragic car accident, the Danville girls 4x200 relay is your 1A state champs. This is why I love sports.
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"We don't feel like rock stars. We feel like we have a chip on our shoulders, and we feel like we have everything to prove." @BarrySwavey dropping the mic once again on the high expectations on the #Huskers this season.
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Garrett Nelson ain’t warming up in no damn hoodie. #Huskers
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I think this freshman class gets along pretty well. #Huskers @gnelson763 @wanda1erobinson
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This was called a home run during a high school baseball game between Lincoln Southwest and Lincoln East today. #nebpreps
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WATCH - Scott Frost called today rock bottom for the Nebraska football program. @BarrySwavey with the strong statement after hearing that. #Huskers
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WATCH - @TRFarmer73 of @HuskerFBNation with the mic drop line today talking about leadership and the goal for this season. Live coverage tonight at 5 and 6 on @Channel8ABC on the #Huskers pre-camp press conference!
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WATCH - "I appreciate people that are still behind us and I think that's the vast majority of people." @coach_frost today on the mania of #HuskerNation . #Huskers
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Zac Taylor: Man of the people. #Huskers
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Mickey Joseph asked about his conversation with Tom Osborne yesterday: "He still talks to me like I'm a 19 year old, but that's cool." 🀣🀣 #Huskers
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Yeah, just going to go ahead and fine myself @LeBatardShow ...πŸ€¦πŸΌβ€β™‚οΈπŸ€£
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Dedrick Mills keeping it high and tight the rest of the week. Says he’s not dropping this football until Saturday. #Huskers
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Lane. Freakin'. McCallum. Have yourself a night in Lincoln my friend. #Huskers
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WATCH - "Being C1 players from Nebraska it was a pretty special moment." Love this bite from @WMazour20 talking about playing with fellow Nebraskan @Noah11_V . Cool stuff. #Huskers
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WATCH - "What we do hang our hats on is the impact we can leave on these guys." @big_MICKet with a passionate speech to the #Huskers following today's win. He gave us a glimpse here.
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Waverly grad earns scholarship for #Huskers vball. What an emotional video.
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when you work hard, good things happen. 😊 @anni_evans14 😊
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Yesterday, @CUNEwbb 's chance at a back-to-back national title was cancelled. Grace Barry ( @G_Eazy55_ ) posted about it, talking about her message today. "If basketball has taught me anything, it's how little basketball matters in the long run." More at 10 on @Channel8ABC .
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This is Seth and John Miller. They left Stuart, Nebraska at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, and got into Memphis at 6 a.m. today. They slept at a rest stop. #Huskers
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How do you defend Lexi Sun? Step 1: Find a cute kid. Step 2: Distract Lexi with said kid. @lexiisun | @Huskervball | #Huskers
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WATCH - Pretty incredible moment the procession for Officer Mario Herrera arrived at Pinnacle Bank Arena. First time being a part of something like that. Chills.
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This soundbite from Scott Frost, my goodness. "I don’t want guys that go out in Minnesota with hoodies on and everything for warm ups. That just says to me just OK is enough, I’m a little cold so I’m going to come out here in that." #Huskers
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Good to see Collin Miller back on the sidelines after being carted off the field last week. #Huskers
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: 10 years later Jack Hoffman ran 69 yards for a touchdown during the #Huskers spring game. πŸ“½οΈ via @BigTenNetwork
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A couple of throws from freshman QB Heinrich Haarberg. #Huskers
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First time watching #Huskers practice this fall camp, which means the obligatory video of Scott Frost slinging the ball around. Yes, he's still got it.
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#Huskers DB Quinton Newsome on the state of Nebraska: "The people in this state care way more about you than anywhere else."
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Here's Fred Hoiberg and @CharlieEasley4 on the @PiusXtra 's grad's effort today. Freshman walk-on providing some big time minutes in the #Huskers win. "You wait for these opportunities. And the amount of work you put in will help you prepare to go out & have a positive impact."
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I couldn't find a player more PUMPED to be at practice today than @_TheCamJuice4 . The dude has been bringing this kind of energy all spring. #Huskers
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"It sucks. Those guys not respecting us. They come in here to Lincoln and think they can win with ease. That this really isn't a rivalry, you know?" Collin Miller bringing the πŸ”₯ early during Iowa week. #Huskers
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Forgot to tweet this out from Saturday, but this spin move from @Mo_is_blessed πŸ‘€πŸ‘€ More on the true freshman RB from Troy Walters following today's practice at 5 and 6 on @Channel8ABC ! #Huskers
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This is really good from Adrian Martinez on why he chose to develop a strong relationship with Luke McCaffrey. "I personally care a lot about this program and the culture that we set. At the end of the day, we all wear the 'N' on our helmet." #Huskers
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🚨 HIGHLIGHT OF THE NIGHT 🚨 @AjantaeH brought the house down...TWICE! Filthy dunks helping @LSEAthletics cruise over Southwest tonight. Full action tonight at 10 on @Channel8ABC ! #nebpreps
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I'm sure #Huskers fans hope to see this combo in a few years. @HKHaarberg10 to @ThomasFidone
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Safe to say, @MartinezTheQB still has the moves. #Huskers
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So Texas’ social media accounts are holding a bit of a grudge... #Huskers
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Probably my favorite part of @coach_frost 's press conference today... #Huskers
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Adrian Martinez: "Share energy and don't be a wuss." Scott Frost's message to the team this week. #Huskers were down a number of players due to sickness and injury. Also, Martinez saying "One More" when walking off the field. Motivated young man right there.
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Bill Moos on Scott Frost's calm demeanor during tough situations this season: "He's a quarterback. People look to him in the huddle." #Huskers
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πŸ“ FedEx Forum Just talked to a father-son from Stuart, NE who drove 14 hours through the night and slept at a rest stop (!!!) to be here for the #Huskers open practice today. They also have tickets for Friday and Sunday games.
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RB @MillsDedrick with the TOUGH run during the 'Nebraska' drill. #Huskers
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Take a look at the line for the Breakfast @Runza this morning! Sandwiches are available at 8 a.m. Runza says you can still eat inside and don't need to go through the drive-thru! (Video from our photographer Zach)
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Good battle here between Thomas Fidone and Zach Schlager. #Huskers @ThomasFidone
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Reaction from Adrian Martinez and Scott Frost after the Kanawai Noa touchdown was confirmed. #Huskers cruise into the half with a 30-5 lead.
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The real star of Will Bolt's press conference today. His daughter Bella. #Huskers
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Matt Rhule is a man of the people. He’s mobbed by #Huskers as he enters FedEx Forum.
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TONIGHT AT 10 - "I was able to get that second chance. So it's like why not? Why not be happy?" Dedrick Mills ( @MillsDedrick ) is now on his third different school, but he isn't going to let that stop him. More 1-on-1 with the #Huskers junior running back on @Channel8ABC .
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Purdue has arrived in downtown #lnk .
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Hey, @espn . Probably should check out this catch for #SCTop10 tonight. Heck of a grab from Jax Sorensen. #nebpreps @BerganSports @bergancatholic
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. @MillsDedrick on his career day for the #Huskers : "I ran hard and physical. What I’ve been told all week. What I’ve been told all year. What I’ve been told my whole life running the ball, run hard. That’s what you all saw today.”
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In other news, @KeiseiTominaga is insane. #Huskers
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🚨ONE-HANED CATCH🚨 Yeah, @JamesCarnie1 proving why he's headed to the #Huskers next fall. #nebpreps @Channel8ABC @NorrisFootball @NHS_Titans
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This is what it's all about right here. Winnebago upsets top-seeded Malcolm to punch its ticket to state. Highlights from a wild and emotional finish tonight on @Channel8ABC . #nebpreps @BagoAthletics
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WATCH - "I'm teaching HIM dance moves." Love this from @TrulyDevine_22 on the tight relationship he has with @Mo_is_blessed . Pretty cool stuff from a senior passing down his knowledge to a freshman. #Huskers
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The #Huskers were PUMPED for @anni_evans14 of @145activities to get her first action tonight, and her first serving ace. "There isn't one person in our gym that's not an Anni fan."
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TONIGHT AT 10 - "Man, every time I pull up to this stadium, just emotion takes over me." @BarrySwavey reflects on his time with the #Huskers , what it'd mean to make a bowl game & if anyone is better at celebrating tackles than him. Full 1-on-1 interview tonight on @Channel8ABC .
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. @mw_xix out here asking the hard hitting questions (with a water bottle for a mic). Somehow @theroyal_21 kept it professional. #Huskers
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If Scott Frost is looking for an emergency QB, I think @rileyzuhn and @CallieSchwarze1 would fill in nicely. #Huskers | @Huskervball | @HuskerFBNation
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"Everything happens for a reason. I can't help it. I just gotta play basketball. Get through it. Encourage her." Cam Mack ( @Camiscute2 ) playing his first #Huskers season for his mom, who's battling breast cancer. WATCH:
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Little man just couldn’t wait for football season either. Meet Theo Joseph Ward everyone. #BabyWard
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MUST WATCH - "Guys that I want in this program, are guys that love to compete." Scott Frost drops the mic today with this soundbite about competition during practice. #Huskers
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Once a gunslinger, always a gunslinger. Also, that @coach_frost to @wanda1erobinson combination is going to be deadly this fall. #Huskers
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