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The Big Ten Network is planning on making a stop in Lincoln this spring.
Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos told the Journal Star on Wednesday morning that plans call for the network to carry the Red-White Spring Game live.
"That’s what I understand, yes," he said.
An NU school official said the network's plans had not been fully finalized and the conference has not yet announced its coverage plan.
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The early start time, 11 a.m. instead of the usual early-afternoon start, is "primarily to accommodate Big Ten Network," Moos said. It also follows the coaching staff's preference toward earlier practices.
"I think with the interest and excitement that’s surrounding the program right now, people would show up if it was at 5:30 in the morning," Moos added. "But it’s important we get the exposure we need throughout our conference footprint and beyond as we start this new chapter of Nebraska football."
The spring game, which was moved back a week to April 21 earlier this month, will be one of the most anticipated in recent history.
It is the first under new head coach Scott Frost, and talk has already built about the potential of selling out Memorial Stadium. Tickets go on sale Tuesday (season ticket holders) and next Wednesday (general public), and it's possible the attendance record of 80,149 (2008) could be in jeopardy.
The Big Ten Network is planning on making a stop in Lincoln this spring.
Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos told the Journal Star on Wednesday morning that plans call for the network to carry the Red-White Spring Game live.
"That’s what I understand, yes," he said.
An NU school official said the network's plans had not been fully finalized and the conference has not yet announced its coverage plan.
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The early start time, 11 a.m. instead of the usual early-afternoon start, is "primarily to accommodate Big Ten Network," Moos said. It also follows the coaching staff's preference toward earlier practices.
"I think with the interest and excitement that’s surrounding the program right now, people would show up if it was at 5:30 in the morning," Moos added. "But it’s important we get the exposure we need throughout our conference footprint and beyond as we start this new chapter of Nebraska football."
The spring game, which was moved back a week to April 21 earlier this month, will be one of the most anticipated in recent history.
It is the first under new head coach Scott Frost, and talk has already built about the potential of selling out Memorial Stadium. Tickets go on sale Tuesday (season ticket holders) and next Wednesday (general public), and it's possible the attendance record of 80,149 (2008) could be in jeopardy.
