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Another edition of the Blackshirt Breakdown is here, and Jay and I are taking a detailed look at Evan Taylor, a defensive back commit in the 2024 class from North Carolina.

The first practice of the 2023 season for Nebraska Volleyball is official underway today at the Devaney Center. The Huskers will go 9-11 a.m. this morning before going from 3-5 p.m. later this afternoon. I'll be in attendance for both with highlights and a notes package coming later today from the two practices.

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A lot to unpack from Rhule's presser today as he named some of the key guys emerging at safety, defensive line and receiver.

>>> "Safeties are one of our strengths"
>>> Isaac Gifford wins the Rover battle after dazzling Rhule: "He's an alpha back there ... a multi-year NFL player"
>>> Rhule sees 6-8 guys rotating at DL and the four veterans emerging won't surprise you
>>> Freshmen WR "trending in the right direction" toward seeing the field early
>>> Alex Bullock is "a starting (caliber) WR"
>>> Overall thoughts on a timeline for deciding on a two-deep

I wonder if one of Ed Foley's functions is to keep Rhule grounded. He is 8 years older than Rhule, has coached longer, was a head coach for 2 years, and has been with Rhule longer than the other coaches, and they were peers for a couple years at Temple. I could see where Foley could be the one coach on the staff who has the tenure and Matt's respect to speak up when he thinks something needs changed or is BS.

Is the modern volleyball recruit built for a pressure-packed place like Nebraska? I asked the Huskers’ five freshmen what they thought and I got some pretty good answers. Hit the link.

Huskers Erupt in Win over Crete
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Alexis Markowski notched her third straight double-double and Jaz Shelley led six Huskers in double figures with 20 points, as the Nebraska women's basketball team rolled to a 124-18 win over the Crete All Stars in Heraklion on Monday.

Shelley, a two-time All-Big Ten guard, hit 7-of-14 shots from the field including 5-of-11 three-pointers, while dishing out six assists and grabbing three steals to complete Nebraska's 3-0 foreign tour in Greece.

While Shelley filled it up from long range, Markowski dominated the paint with 17 points and a game-high 21 rebounds, including 12 offensive boards. The two-time All-Big Ten center hit 7-of-13 shots from the field and dished out an assist while grabbing three steals of her own.

True freshman Natalie Potts matched Shelley with a game-high 20 points to go along with 12 rebounds for her first double-double on the tour. Potts also pitched in three steals while going 7-for-14 from the floor and 6-of-8 at the free throw line.

Graduate transfer guard Darian White contributed 18 points on 9-of-13 shooting while adding five assists, five steals and four rebounds for the Big Red.

Nebraska's third newcomer for 2023-24, true freshman Logan Nissley added 15 points, while connecting on a trio of three-pointers. Nissley also contributed six rebounds and five steals to go with two assists.

Annika Stewart rounded out the six Huskers in double figures with 13 points, seven rebounds and four steals while hitting 5-of-7 shots from the floor.

Kendall Coley and Kendall Moriarty each contributed eight points, while Callin Hake (3) and Maddie Krull (2) completed the scoring for the Big Red. Krull snagged five steals for Nebraska, while Hake added four for a Husker unit that totaled 35 steals in the game.

As a team, Nebraska hit 48 percent (48-100) of its shots from the floor, despite knocking down just 23.7 percent (9-38) of its three-pointers. The Huskers also hit 19-of-25 free throws (.760). The Huskers produced a 68-11 advantage on the boards and a 38-6 edge in the turnover department.

Nebraska will travel from Heraklion back to Athens on Tuesday, before returning from Athens to Lincoln on Wednesday to complete the tour.

Overall, six Huskers averaged double figures in points during the three-game tour, led by team bests of 18 points and 16 rebounds per game from Markowski, who also hit a team-best 62.5 percent (5-8) of her three-point attempts. White added 15.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, a team-high 4.7 assists and 3.3 steals, while Shelley contributed 15.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.0 steals while knocking down a team-high 10 three-pointers.

Stewart finished the tour with 14.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game while connecting on 57.1 percent (4-7) of her threes. True freshmen Potts (11.7 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 2.3 apg, 3.7 spg) and Nissley (11.3 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 2.0 apg, 3.7 spg) rounded out the six Huskers averaging in double figures while tying each other for the team lead in steals. Potts finished second on the tour in rebounding, while Nissley closed the tour second in three-pointers made with seven.

Markowski and Shelley were the only Huskers to start all three games, while White made two starts. All 10 Huskers on the tour started at least one game, and all 10 averaged at least 16 minutes per game. No Husker averaged as much as 23 minutes per contest. As a team, Nebraska averaged 112 points per game, while allowing just 39.3.

Nebraska Overall Greece Tour Stats (3 games)
Alexis Markowski - 18.0 ppg, 16.0 rpg, 0.7 apg, 2.7 spg
Darian White - 15.7 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 4.7 apg, 3.3 spg
Jaz Shelley - 15.3 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 4.3 apg, 2.0 spg
Annika Stewart - 14.7 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 0.7 apg, 2.0 spg
Natalie Potts - 11.7 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 2.3 apg, 3.7 spg
Logan Nissley - 11.3 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 2.0 apg, 3.7 spg
Kendall Moriarty - 9.0 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 3.3 apg, 1.7 spg
Callin Hake - 6.7 ppg, 1.3 rpg, 1.7 apg, 1.7 spg
Maddie Krull - 5.0 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 1.7 apg, 2.0 spg
Kendall Coley - 4.7 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 3.0 apg, 1.7 spg

Any chance and do you support it?

While I really don’t follow them at all, my perception is they’ve spent a lot of time with anti-American, anti-flag, or anti-National Anthem bs.
If I’m wrong, let me know - nicely please - but that’s my perception as i catch a glimpse of their antics here and there.
Net result - I couldn’t care less about them.

Bottom line, if you want to represent on an American team - enjoying all the support and opportunities that includes - don’t act like an idiot. Act like an American.

Preseason USA Today Coaches Poll (8/7)
1. Georgia (61)
2. Michigan
3. Alabama (4)
4. Ohio State (1)
5. LSU
6. USC
7. Penn State
8. Florida State
9. Clemson
10. Tennessee
11. Washington
12. Texas
13. Notre Dame
14. Utah
15. Oregon
16. TCU
17. Kansas State
18. Oregon State
19. Oklahoma
20. North Carolina
21. Wisconsin
22. Mississippi
23. Tulane
24. Texas Tech
25. Texas A&M

Others Receiving Votes
Iowa, South Carolina, Florida, Texas-San Antonio, Pittsburgh, UCLA, Kentucky, Baylor, Troy, Arkansas, North Carolina State, Fresno State, Boise State, Auburn, Minnesota, Miami (FL), Mississippi State, Oklahoma State, Missouri, Maryland, Southern Methodist, South Alabama, Illinois, Wake Forest, Air Force, Toledo, Washington State, Houston, Duke, Brigham Young, Arizona, Memphis, Kansas, James Madison

Betting team totals in baseball right now is so predictable, 85% last 2 weeks. 1st half , game and Live betting has been lucrative. I'm not going to give picks but if you bet, look into it.

Khalil Davis picked up a free agent deal with the Texans. Former Nebraska DT spent time with the Bucs, Colts, Steelers and Rams in his three NFL seasons.


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Going on a cruise to Alaska for a week!

If a tidal wave, glaciers, or pirates don’t get me be back next Sunday!



Ps Thanks God for all of the rain!

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Good stuff from special teams coordinator Ed Foley on the battle between Timmy Bleekrode and Tristan Alvano, Billy Kemp and IGC as punt returners and more:

Here are the quick hits from Evan Cooper's time at the podium. I'll get started on Ed Foley's right now.

Evan Cooper, Ed Foley and 3-4 selected players will be available at the podiums today sometime after 11 a.m.

Will drop the press conference videos in here as soon as they're uploaded to our YouTube channel (LINK) and will have our usual array of quick hits on the coaches, key takeaways from the players, Rapid Recap video and feature stories this afternoon and tomorrow morning.

Nebraska adds Ball State and Missouri transfer Jarron Coleman. Here's more:

mostly on 2x speed.

ND had both a kickoff and a punt return for touchdowns.
got me to thinking.
when is the last time we actually had really good special team play. not just for a game here and there. but a strong special teams.
i'm having trouble remembering.

So Rhule said today that Teddy is once again "banged up" but will be back in time for the opener. No specifics as to the nature of the injury but must be serious enough that it would keep him out for the remainder of Fall camp. I am increasingly of the opinion that Teddy is a talented player but is just one of those guys whose body is not able to withstand the pounding of big time football. I hope I am wrong about that, obviously. Would love the guy to heal up and have a stellar year. But at this point who on here really expects him to last the season? I know I don't.