Amie Just
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Washed-up athlete turned sports columnist for the Lincoln Journal Star || Jayhawk who survived the 0-12 year || Big Sky Conference truther || Formerly: Times-Picayune, Missoulian || Funk native || Runner ||
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Amie Just
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· Jun 15
Why does Antrell Taylor 'fight so hard?' Because his father and brother never left his corner
"Let's go, Trelly. Turn up." Even after death, the voices of Antrell Taylor's father and brother push him forward. The result: a national championship run.
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FEATURE | “I wish people knew the ‘why.'"
Why does Antrell Taylor — Nebraska wrestling's first homegrown champion since 2000 — fight so hard?
His father + brother never gave up on him.
Now, after their deaths, he refuses to give up on them.
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Why does Antrell Taylor — Nebraska wrestling's first homegrown champion since 2000 — fight so hard?
His father + brother never gave up on him.
Now, after their deaths, he refuses to give up on them.
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2Q, 4:09 | Touchdown, Penn State
Nicholas Singleton bullies his way into the end zone for a 4-yard score.
Penn State 17, Nebraska 3
Penn State is up to 240 yards of offense.
Nicholas Singleton bullies his way into the end zone for a 4-yard score.
Penn State 17, Nebraska 3
Penn State is up to 240 yards of offense.
November 23, 2025 at 1:11 AM
2Q, 4:09 | Touchdown, Penn State
Nicholas Singleton bullies his way into the end zone for a 4-yard score.
Penn State 17, Nebraska 3
Penn State is up to 240 yards of offense.
Nicholas Singleton bullies his way into the end zone for a 4-yard score.
Penn State 17, Nebraska 3
Penn State is up to 240 yards of offense.
2Q, 8:31 | Kyle Cunanan's 31-yard field goal is good.
Penn State 10, Nebraska 3
Penn State 10, Nebraska 3
November 23, 2025 at 1:00 AM
2Q, 8:31 | Kyle Cunanan's 31-yard field goal is good.
Penn State 10, Nebraska 3
Penn State 10, Nebraska 3
1Q, 11:29 | On fourth-and-1 from the Penn State 2-yard line, Emmett Johnson's run goes nowhere.
Turnover on downs.
The 64 yards Nebraska gained on that series? All 64 came from Emmett Johnson.
Turnover on downs.
The 64 yards Nebraska gained on that series? All 64 came from Emmett Johnson.
November 23, 2025 at 12:14 AM
1Q, 11:29 | On fourth-and-1 from the Penn State 2-yard line, Emmett Johnson's run goes nowhere.
Turnover on downs.
The 64 yards Nebraska gained on that series? All 64 came from Emmett Johnson.
Turnover on downs.
The 64 yards Nebraska gained on that series? All 64 came from Emmett Johnson.
Hello 👋🏻
📍State College, Pennsylvania
📍State College, Pennsylvania
November 22, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Hello 👋🏻
📍State College, Pennsylvania
📍State College, Pennsylvania
Hello 👋🏻
Let’s do that hockey.
Let’s do that hockey.
November 21, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Hello 👋🏻
Let’s do that hockey.
Let’s do that hockey.
FINAL | No. 1 Nebraska sweeps Iowa, 25-15, 25-21, 25-18, to clinch at least a share of the Big Ten championship for the third straight season.
Nebraska moves to 27-0 on the season.
Nebraska moves to 27-0 on the season.
November 21, 2025 at 2:36 AM
FINAL | No. 1 Nebraska sweeps Iowa, 25-15, 25-21, 25-18, to clinch at least a share of the Big Ten championship for the third straight season.
Nebraska moves to 27-0 on the season.
Nebraska moves to 27-0 on the season.
S1 | Nebraska 25, Iowa 15
Set point: Kill by Skyler Pierce
Taylor Landfair leads Nebraska with 5k on 9 errorless swings. Three Huskers (Virginia Adriano, Harper Murray, Andi Jackson) have aces.
Huskers hit .464 in S1. Iowa hit .152.
Set point: Kill by Skyler Pierce
Taylor Landfair leads Nebraska with 5k on 9 errorless swings. Three Huskers (Virginia Adriano, Harper Murray, Andi Jackson) have aces.
Huskers hit .464 in S1. Iowa hit .152.
November 21, 2025 at 1:28 AM
S1 | Nebraska 25, Iowa 15
Set point: Kill by Skyler Pierce
Taylor Landfair leads Nebraska with 5k on 9 errorless swings. Three Huskers (Virginia Adriano, Harper Murray, Andi Jackson) have aces.
Huskers hit .464 in S1. Iowa hit .152.
Set point: Kill by Skyler Pierce
Taylor Landfair leads Nebraska with 5k on 9 errorless swings. Three Huskers (Virginia Adriano, Harper Murray, Andi Jackson) have aces.
Huskers hit .464 in S1. Iowa hit .152.
FINAL | Nebraska 82, North Dakota State 70
The Huskers move to 4-0 on the season after Amiah Hargrove leads the Huskers with 17 points off the bench on a perfect 7-of-7 and Britt Prince scores 16.
The Huskers have scored 80+ in all four games thus far.
The Huskers move to 4-0 on the season after Amiah Hargrove leads the Huskers with 17 points off the bench on a perfect 7-of-7 and Britt Prince scores 16.
The Huskers have scored 80+ in all four games thus far.
November 16, 2025 at 7:51 PM
FINAL | Nebraska 82, North Dakota State 70
The Huskers move to 4-0 on the season after Amiah Hargrove leads the Huskers with 17 points off the bench on a perfect 7-of-7 and Britt Prince scores 16.
The Huskers have scored 80+ in all four games thus far.
The Huskers move to 4-0 on the season after Amiah Hargrove leads the Huskers with 17 points off the bench on a perfect 7-of-7 and Britt Prince scores 16.
The Huskers have scored 80+ in all four games thus far.
1Q, 4:25 | Nebraska 11, North Dakota State 10
Nebraska, after trailing by 6 points, has taken its first lead of the game after an Eliza Maupin layup.
NDSU's Avery Koenen leads all scorers with 8 points early. Nebraska's Britt Prince has 5.
Nebraska, after trailing by 6 points, has taken its first lead of the game after an Eliza Maupin layup.
NDSU's Avery Koenen leads all scorers with 8 points early. Nebraska's Britt Prince has 5.
November 16, 2025 at 6:15 PM
1Q, 4:25 | Nebraska 11, North Dakota State 10
Nebraska, after trailing by 6 points, has taken its first lead of the game after an Eliza Maupin layup.
NDSU's Avery Koenen leads all scorers with 8 points early. Nebraska's Britt Prince has 5.
Nebraska, after trailing by 6 points, has taken its first lead of the game after an Eliza Maupin layup.
NDSU's Avery Koenen leads all scorers with 8 points early. Nebraska's Britt Prince has 5.
Hello from the Sanford Pentagon.
Nebraska guard Logan Nissley is going through warmups ahead of the Huskers’ game against North Dakota State.
She has missed the last two games due to a foot injury.
Nebraska guard Logan Nissley is going through warmups ahead of the Huskers’ game against North Dakota State.
She has missed the last two games due to a foot injury.
November 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Hello from the Sanford Pentagon.
Nebraska guard Logan Nissley is going through warmups ahead of the Huskers’ game against North Dakota State.
She has missed the last two games due to a foot injury.
Nebraska guard Logan Nissley is going through warmups ahead of the Huskers’ game against North Dakota State.
She has missed the last two games due to a foot injury.
AM REPOST | There’s only one word to say after that #Nebrasketball performance at the Pentagon.
Wow.
On the retro vibes with the Oklahoma matchup, the atmosphere, the comeback, my stars of the night and the future of Nebraska’s Pentagon games.
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Wow.
On the retro vibes with the Oklahoma matchup, the atmosphere, the comeback, my stars of the night and the future of Nebraska’s Pentagon games.
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Amie Just: 'Unbelievable' crowd a difference for Nebraska in win over Oklahoma
Not too many fans, most of them supporting Nebraska, sat in their seats at the Sanford Pentagon. The energy was much needed for the Huskers, Amie Just writes.
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November 16, 2025 at 2:47 PM
AM REPOST | There’s only one word to say after that #Nebrasketball performance at the Pentagon.
Wow.
On the retro vibes with the Oklahoma matchup, the atmosphere, the comeback, my stars of the night and the future of Nebraska’s Pentagon games.
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Wow.
On the retro vibes with the Oklahoma matchup, the atmosphere, the comeback, my stars of the night and the future of Nebraska’s Pentagon games.
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2H, 13:07 | Oklahoma 63, Nebraska 61
Well, well, well.
Nebraska is on an 8-0 run after a BK dunk and back-to-back Jamarques Lawrence 3-pointers.
And just like that, Nebraska now trails Oklahoma by two points and OU called a quick timeout.
Well, well, well.
Nebraska is on an 8-0 run after a BK dunk and back-to-back Jamarques Lawrence 3-pointers.
And just like that, Nebraska now trails Oklahoma by two points and OU called a quick timeout.
November 16, 2025 at 1:30 AM
2H, 13:07 | Oklahoma 63, Nebraska 61
Well, well, well.
Nebraska is on an 8-0 run after a BK dunk and back-to-back Jamarques Lawrence 3-pointers.
And just like that, Nebraska now trails Oklahoma by two points and OU called a quick timeout.
Well, well, well.
Nebraska is on an 8-0 run after a BK dunk and back-to-back Jamarques Lawrence 3-pointers.
And just like that, Nebraska now trails Oklahoma by two points and OU called a quick timeout.
HALF | Oklahoma 51, Nebraska 44
Pryce Sandfort is playing out of his mind with 18 points in 19 minutes.
Nebraska once trailed by 16 points. Now down by 7.
Pryce Sandfort is playing out of his mind with 18 points in 19 minutes.
Nebraska once trailed by 16 points. Now down by 7.
November 16, 2025 at 1:04 AM
HALF | Oklahoma 51, Nebraska 44
Pryce Sandfort is playing out of his mind with 18 points in 19 minutes.
Nebraska once trailed by 16 points. Now down by 7.
Pryce Sandfort is playing out of his mind with 18 points in 19 minutes.
Nebraska once trailed by 16 points. Now down by 7.
FINAL | No. 1 Nebraska remains undefeated at 25-0 and 15-0 in Big Ten play with its 3-1 victory over UCLA, 25-17, 25-23, 19-25, 25-15.
Nebraska's 15-match sweep streak came to an end, but the Huskers rallied in S4.
STATS:
Nebraska's 15-match sweep streak came to an end, but the Huskers rallied in S4.
STATS:
November 15, 2025 at 5:16 AM
FINAL | No. 1 Nebraska remains undefeated at 25-0 and 15-0 in Big Ten play with its 3-1 victory over UCLA, 25-17, 25-23, 19-25, 25-15.
Nebraska's 15-match sweep streak came to an end, but the Huskers rallied in S4.
STATS:
Nebraska's 15-match sweep streak came to an end, but the Huskers rallied in S4.
STATS:
S3 | No. 1 Nebraska's sweep streak is over.
The Huskers, after 15 straight sweeps and 48 straight sets, dropped the third set against UCLA, 25-19.
Nebraska still leads the match, 2-1.
The Huskers, after 15 straight sweeps and 48 straight sets, dropped the third set against UCLA, 25-19.
Nebraska still leads the match, 2-1.
November 15, 2025 at 4:45 AM
S3 | No. 1 Nebraska's sweep streak is over.
The Huskers, after 15 straight sweeps and 48 straight sets, dropped the third set against UCLA, 25-19.
Nebraska still leads the match, 2-1.
The Huskers, after 15 straight sweeps and 48 straight sets, dropped the third set against UCLA, 25-19.
Nebraska still leads the match, 2-1.
S3 | Nebraska is in the danger zone.
UCLA has reached 20 points first.
Huskers trail 20-16 in S3.
UCLA has reached 20 points first.
Huskers trail 20-16 in S3.
November 15, 2025 at 4:39 AM
S3 | Nebraska is in the danger zone.
UCLA has reached 20 points first.
Huskers trail 20-16 in S3.
UCLA has reached 20 points first.
Huskers trail 20-16 in S3.
S2 | Nebraska 25, UCLA 23
The Bruins led 18-16, but the Huskers went on a 4-0 run. UCLA fought off three set points before Nebraska called game with a Harper Murray kill.
Rebekah Allick is on fire with 9 kills and 5 blocks. That's 11.5 points.
The Bruins led 18-16, but the Huskers went on a 4-0 run. UCLA fought off three set points before Nebraska called game with a Harper Murray kill.
Rebekah Allick is on fire with 9 kills and 5 blocks. That's 11.5 points.
November 15, 2025 at 4:08 AM
S2 | Nebraska 25, UCLA 23
The Bruins led 18-16, but the Huskers went on a 4-0 run. UCLA fought off three set points before Nebraska called game with a Harper Murray kill.
Rebekah Allick is on fire with 9 kills and 5 blocks. That's 11.5 points.
The Bruins led 18-16, but the Huskers went on a 4-0 run. UCLA fought off three set points before Nebraska called game with a Harper Murray kill.
Rebekah Allick is on fire with 9 kills and 5 blocks. That's 11.5 points.
S2 | Allie Sczech is in to start this second set.
November 15, 2025 at 3:35 AM
S2 | Allie Sczech is in to start this second set.
S1 | Nebraska 25, UCLA 17
Set point: UCLA service error
Huskers hit .250 in S1. Harper Murray and Rebekah Allick had four kills apiece. Allick and Taylor Landfair with 3 blocks early.
UCLA hit .000.
Set point: UCLA service error
Huskers hit .250 in S1. Harper Murray and Rebekah Allick had four kills apiece. Allick and Taylor Landfair with 3 blocks early.
UCLA hit .000.
November 15, 2025 at 3:31 AM
S1 | Nebraska 25, UCLA 17
Set point: UCLA service error
Huskers hit .250 in S1. Harper Murray and Rebekah Allick had four kills apiece. Allick and Taylor Landfair with 3 blocks early.
UCLA hit .000.
Set point: UCLA service error
Huskers hit .250 in S1. Harper Murray and Rebekah Allick had four kills apiece. Allick and Taylor Landfair with 3 blocks early.
UCLA hit .000.
NEW | “I wasn’t going to leave Nebraska without beating Creighton, and that was definitely on my mind."
The Nebraska women hadn't beaten Creighton since 2021, and the Huskers did it soundly and thoroughly on Wednesday.
Thoughts on the win and what it means:
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The Nebraska women hadn't beaten Creighton since 2021, and the Huskers did it soundly and thoroughly on Wednesday.
Thoughts on the win and what it means:
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Amie Just: Nebraska women take step in right direction with thrashing of Creighton
A 60-foot heave and a whole lot of defense paved the way for Nebraska to take the rivalry back in a 34-point rout.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
NEW | “I wasn’t going to leave Nebraska without beating Creighton, and that was definitely on my mind."
The Nebraska women hadn't beaten Creighton since 2021, and the Huskers did it soundly and thoroughly on Wednesday.
Thoughts on the win and what it means:
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The Nebraska women hadn't beaten Creighton since 2021, and the Huskers did it soundly and thoroughly on Wednesday.
Thoughts on the win and what it means:
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FINAL | Nebraska 84, Creighton 50
Nebraska beats Creighton for the first time since 2021, and does it in historic fashion.
The 34-point victory is the largest margin of victory in the rivalry since Nebraska beat Creighton 84-50 (yes, really) in 2005.
Nebraska beats Creighton for the first time since 2021, and does it in historic fashion.
The 34-point victory is the largest margin of victory in the rivalry since Nebraska beat Creighton 84-50 (yes, really) in 2005.
November 13, 2025 at 4:11 AM
FINAL | Nebraska 84, Creighton 50
Nebraska beats Creighton for the first time since 2021, and does it in historic fashion.
The 34-point victory is the largest margin of victory in the rivalry since Nebraska beat Creighton 84-50 (yes, really) in 2005.
Nebraska beats Creighton for the first time since 2021, and does it in historic fashion.
The 34-point victory is the largest margin of victory in the rivalry since Nebraska beat Creighton 84-50 (yes, really) in 2005.
END 3Q | Nebraska 59, Creighton 31
Britt Prince has 16 points for Nebraska. Callin Hake has 13. The Huskers are shooting 44.4% from the floor and 45% from three.
Creighton: 28.2% and 21.1% from deep.
Britt Prince has 16 points for Nebraska. Callin Hake has 13. The Huskers are shooting 44.4% from the floor and 45% from three.
Creighton: 28.2% and 21.1% from deep.
November 13, 2025 at 3:40 AM
END 3Q | Nebraska 59, Creighton 31
Britt Prince has 16 points for Nebraska. Callin Hake has 13. The Huskers are shooting 44.4% from the floor and 45% from three.
Creighton: 28.2% and 21.1% from deep.
Britt Prince has 16 points for Nebraska. Callin Hake has 13. The Huskers are shooting 44.4% from the floor and 45% from three.
Creighton: 28.2% and 21.1% from deep.
HALF | Nebraska 35, Creighton 14
Britt Prince leads Nebraska with 10 points. Jessica Petrie and Petra Bozan each have 6.
Creighton has made just 16% of its FGs. Nebraska, meanwhile, has made 40%.
Britt Prince leads Nebraska with 10 points. Jessica Petrie and Petra Bozan each have 6.
Creighton has made just 16% of its FGs. Nebraska, meanwhile, has made 40%.
November 13, 2025 at 3:04 AM
HALF | Nebraska 35, Creighton 14
Britt Prince leads Nebraska with 10 points. Jessica Petrie and Petra Bozan each have 6.
Creighton has made just 16% of its FGs. Nebraska, meanwhile, has made 40%.
Britt Prince leads Nebraska with 10 points. Jessica Petrie and Petra Bozan each have 6.
Creighton has made just 16% of its FGs. Nebraska, meanwhile, has made 40%.
END 1Q | Nebraska 17, Creighton 9
A lethargic first quarter... until Jessica Petrie capped it with a bananas 60-foot buzzer-beater.
It was absolutely unbelievable.
Petrie has 4 points. Callin Hake leads with 5 points. Britt Prince has 4 points and 3 rebounds.
A lethargic first quarter... until Jessica Petrie capped it with a bananas 60-foot buzzer-beater.
It was absolutely unbelievable.
Petrie has 4 points. Callin Hake leads with 5 points. Britt Prince has 4 points and 3 rebounds.
November 13, 2025 at 2:30 AM
END 1Q | Nebraska 17, Creighton 9
A lethargic first quarter... until Jessica Petrie capped it with a bananas 60-foot buzzer-beater.
It was absolutely unbelievable.
Petrie has 4 points. Callin Hake leads with 5 points. Britt Prince has 4 points and 3 rebounds.
A lethargic first quarter... until Jessica Petrie capped it with a bananas 60-foot buzzer-beater.
It was absolutely unbelievable.
Petrie has 4 points. Callin Hake leads with 5 points. Britt Prince has 4 points and 3 rebounds.
1Q, 4:03 | Nebraska 10, Creighton 5
The Huskers started off hot and raced out to a 10-3 lead. Since then, both teams have been ice cold.
Nebraska has missed its last six shots.
Creighton is one of its last eight.
The Huskers started off hot and raced out to a 10-3 lead. Since then, both teams have been ice cold.
Nebraska has missed its last six shots.
Creighton is one of its last eight.
November 13, 2025 at 2:10 AM
1Q, 4:03 | Nebraska 10, Creighton 5
The Huskers started off hot and raced out to a 10-3 lead. Since then, both teams have been ice cold.
Nebraska has missed its last six shots.
Creighton is one of its last eight.
The Huskers started off hot and raced out to a 10-3 lead. Since then, both teams have been ice cold.
Nebraska has missed its last six shots.
Creighton is one of its last eight.