Luke Mullin
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Sports reporter following Nebraska football and softball at the Lincoln Journal Star
Matt Rhule says he “highly doubts” Nebraska football will have a full team scrimmage this spring in front of the public.
“To bring in a bunch of new players and showcase them for all the other schools to watch, that doesn’t make a lot of sense to me.”
“To bring in a bunch of new players and showcase them for all the other schools to watch, that doesn’t make a lot of sense to me.”
February 1, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Matt Rhule says he “highly doubts” Nebraska football will have a full team scrimmage this spring in front of the public.
“To bring in a bunch of new players and showcase them for all the other schools to watch, that doesn’t make a lot of sense to me.”
“To bring in a bunch of new players and showcase them for all the other schools to watch, that doesn’t make a lot of sense to me.”
Nebraska HC Matt Rhule says the team's open special teams coordinator position hasn't been filled yet, and he anticipates it being a non-recruiting role moving forward.
Rhule: “We’re doing some interviews and taking our time.”
Rhule: “We’re doing some interviews and taking our time.”
February 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Nebraska HC Matt Rhule says the team's open special teams coordinator position hasn't been filled yet, and he anticipates it being a non-recruiting role moving forward.
Rhule: “We’re doing some interviews and taking our time.”
Rhule: “We’re doing some interviews and taking our time.”
The Nebraska softball team missed its team captain and starting outfielder last year.
More on how Abbie Squier, back from a season-ending surgery, is ready to make the most of her senior season with the #Huskers: journalstar.com/sports/huske...
More on how Abbie Squier, back from a season-ending surgery, is ready to make the most of her senior season with the #Huskers: journalstar.com/sports/huske...
‘A blessing': How a hometown Husker's return could lift Nebraska over the hump
Abbie Squier is a three-time Nebraska captain from Lincoln Southwest, and her return this season is a welcomed sight for the Huskers.
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January 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The Nebraska softball team missed its team captain and starting outfielder last year.
More on how Abbie Squier, back from a season-ending surgery, is ready to make the most of her senior season with the #Huskers: journalstar.com/sports/huske...
More on how Abbie Squier, back from a season-ending surgery, is ready to make the most of her senior season with the #Huskers: journalstar.com/sports/huske...
The one thing Nebraska couldn't have happen, just happened.
Boston College bursts up the middle, blocks a punt and gives itself the ball at the 2-yard line.
Boston College bursts up the middle, blocks a punt and gives itself the ball at the 2-yard line.
December 28, 2024 at 8:05 PM
The one thing Nebraska couldn't have happen, just happened.
Boston College bursts up the middle, blocks a punt and gives itself the ball at the 2-yard line.
Boston College bursts up the middle, blocks a punt and gives itself the ball at the 2-yard line.
Boston College scores its first points on offense today, but the two-point conversion is stopped.
Nebraska leads 20-8 with just over six minutes remaining in the game.
Nebraska leads 20-8 with just over six minutes remaining in the game.
December 28, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Boston College scores its first points on offense today, but the two-point conversion is stopped.
Nebraska leads 20-8 with just over six minutes remaining in the game.
Nebraska leads 20-8 with just over six minutes remaining in the game.
Another big goal-line stand from the Nebraska defense has kept the BC offense off the board.
Ceyair Wright got his hands on the fourth down throw; tight coverage all around from the #Huskers.
Ceyair Wright got his hands on the fourth down throw; tight coverage all around from the #Huskers.
December 28, 2024 at 7:40 PM
Another big goal-line stand from the Nebraska defense has kept the BC offense off the board.
Ceyair Wright got his hands on the fourth down throw; tight coverage all around from the #Huskers.
Ceyair Wright got his hands on the fourth down throw; tight coverage all around from the #Huskers.
Touchdown, Nebraska.
Matt Rhule keeps the offense on the field for a fourth down try, and QB Dylan Raiola hits Emmett Johnson for the 13-yard passing score.
The #Huskers now lead Boston College 20-2.
Matt Rhule keeps the offense on the field for a fourth down try, and QB Dylan Raiola hits Emmett Johnson for the 13-yard passing score.
The #Huskers now lead Boston College 20-2.
December 28, 2024 at 7:21 PM
Touchdown, Nebraska.
Matt Rhule keeps the offense on the field for a fourth down try, and QB Dylan Raiola hits Emmett Johnson for the 13-yard passing score.
The #Huskers now lead Boston College 20-2.
Matt Rhule keeps the offense on the field for a fourth down try, and QB Dylan Raiola hits Emmett Johnson for the 13-yard passing score.
The #Huskers now lead Boston College 20-2.
John Bullock forces a fumble and Elijah Jeudy recovers it.
The Blackshirts have come to play in the big moments today.
The Blackshirts have come to play in the big moments today.
December 28, 2024 at 7:14 PM
John Bullock forces a fumble and Elijah Jeudy recovers it.
The Blackshirts have come to play in the big moments today.
The Blackshirts have come to play in the big moments today.
One fake worked, but the second didn't.
Brian Buschini moved the chains with a pass to Isaac Gifford on a fake punt, but he's hit hard and stopped shy of the goal line on an attempted fake field goal.
NU turns it over on downs to Boston College, still leading 13-2.
Brian Buschini moved the chains with a pass to Isaac Gifford on a fake punt, but he's hit hard and stopped shy of the goal line on an attempted fake field goal.
NU turns it over on downs to Boston College, still leading 13-2.
December 28, 2024 at 7:04 PM
One fake worked, but the second didn't.
Brian Buschini moved the chains with a pass to Isaac Gifford on a fake punt, but he's hit hard and stopped shy of the goal line on an attempted fake field goal.
NU turns it over on downs to Boston College, still leading 13-2.
Brian Buschini moved the chains with a pass to Isaac Gifford on a fake punt, but he's hit hard and stopped shy of the goal line on an attempted fake field goal.
NU turns it over on downs to Boston College, still leading 13-2.
HALF: Nebraska 13, Boston College 2.
It's an excellent first half for Nebraska, apart from the blocked extra point which gifted BC its only two points.
The #Huskers turned four BC drives into a missed field goal and three turnovers on downs.
It's an excellent first half for Nebraska, apart from the blocked extra point which gifted BC its only two points.
The #Huskers turned four BC drives into a missed field goal and three turnovers on downs.
December 28, 2024 at 6:33 PM
HALF: Nebraska 13, Boston College 2.
It's an excellent first half for Nebraska, apart from the blocked extra point which gifted BC its only two points.
The #Huskers turned four BC drives into a missed field goal and three turnovers on downs.
It's an excellent first half for Nebraska, apart from the blocked extra point which gifted BC its only two points.
The #Huskers turned four BC drives into a missed field goal and three turnovers on downs.
BC tries to go quick and run the ball for a fourth-down conversion, but the Nebraska defense comes up with another turnover on downs.
December 28, 2024 at 6:32 PM
BC tries to go quick and run the ball for a fourth-down conversion, but the Nebraska defense comes up with another turnover on downs.
Touchdown, Nebraska.
It's the first-ever #Huskers touchdown for RB Kwinten Ives, who follows lead blocker Ty Robinson for a 2-yard rushing score.
The ensuing extra point is blocked, however, so Nebraska now leads 13-2.
It's the first-ever #Huskers touchdown for RB Kwinten Ives, who follows lead blocker Ty Robinson for a 2-yard rushing score.
The ensuing extra point is blocked, however, so Nebraska now leads 13-2.
December 28, 2024 at 6:12 PM
Touchdown, Nebraska.
It's the first-ever #Huskers touchdown for RB Kwinten Ives, who follows lead blocker Ty Robinson for a 2-yard rushing score.
The ensuing extra point is blocked, however, so Nebraska now leads 13-2.
It's the first-ever #Huskers touchdown for RB Kwinten Ives, who follows lead blocker Ty Robinson for a 2-yard rushing score.
The ensuing extra point is blocked, however, so Nebraska now leads 13-2.
Emmett Johnson is hit hard and fumbles on the first play of Nebraska's next drive.
After turning over BC on downs, the #Huskers defense is right back on the field.
After turning over BC on downs, the #Huskers defense is right back on the field.
December 28, 2024 at 5:59 PM
Emmett Johnson is hit hard and fumbles on the first play of Nebraska's next drive.
After turning over BC on downs, the #Huskers defense is right back on the field.
After turning over BC on downs, the #Huskers defense is right back on the field.
Touchdown, Nebraska.
Rahmir Johnson powers in the 4-yard rushing touchdown and the #Huskers offensive line breaks out the home run celebrations.
Nebraska leads Boston College 7-0 early in the second quarter.
Rahmir Johnson powers in the 4-yard rushing touchdown and the #Huskers offensive line breaks out the home run celebrations.
Nebraska leads Boston College 7-0 early in the second quarter.
December 28, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Touchdown, Nebraska.
Rahmir Johnson powers in the 4-yard rushing touchdown and the #Huskers offensive line breaks out the home run celebrations.
Nebraska leads Boston College 7-0 early in the second quarter.
Rahmir Johnson powers in the 4-yard rushing touchdown and the #Huskers offensive line breaks out the home run celebrations.
Nebraska leads Boston College 7-0 early in the second quarter.
END Q1: Nebraska 0, Boston College 0.
A scoreless first quarter in the Pinstripe Bowl ends with Nebraska earning a first-and-goal opportunity.
The #Huskers have moved the ball well, especially through the air, where Dylan Raiola is 8-of-11 for 94 yards.
A scoreless first quarter in the Pinstripe Bowl ends with Nebraska earning a first-and-goal opportunity.
The #Huskers have moved the ball well, especially through the air, where Dylan Raiola is 8-of-11 for 94 yards.
December 28, 2024 at 5:35 PM
END Q1: Nebraska 0, Boston College 0.
A scoreless first quarter in the Pinstripe Bowl ends with Nebraska earning a first-and-goal opportunity.
The #Huskers have moved the ball well, especially through the air, where Dylan Raiola is 8-of-11 for 94 yards.
A scoreless first quarter in the Pinstripe Bowl ends with Nebraska earning a first-and-goal opportunity.
The #Huskers have moved the ball well, especially through the air, where Dylan Raiola is 8-of-11 for 94 yards.
Nebraska comes up with a big third down stop from who else - Ty Robinson, who crashed the backfield with Nash Hutmacher.
BC's 33-yard field goal try is no good.
BC's 33-yard field goal try is no good.
December 28, 2024 at 5:20 PM
Nebraska comes up with a big third down stop from who else - Ty Robinson, who crashed the backfield with Nash Hutmacher.
BC's 33-yard field goal try is no good.
BC's 33-yard field goal try is no good.
Field conditions will play a factor in this game. Dylan Raiola's shot toward Jahmal Banks is intercepted after Banks loses his footing, and BC takes over.
December 28, 2024 at 5:13 PM
Field conditions will play a factor in this game. Dylan Raiola's shot toward Jahmal Banks is intercepted after Banks loses his footing, and BC takes over.
With a Boston College defender draped all over him, Jahmal Banks hauls in an incredible one-handed catch. It'll go to a video review.
December 28, 2024 at 5:09 PM
With a Boston College defender draped all over him, Jahmal Banks hauls in an incredible one-handed catch. It'll go to a video review.
📍Yankee Stadium
Hello from the foggy, rainy site of the Pinstripe Bowl, where Nebraska is set to take on Boston College at 11 AM Central.
The #Huskers are in the building.
Hello from the foggy, rainy site of the Pinstripe Bowl, where Nebraska is set to take on Boston College at 11 AM Central.
The #Huskers are in the building.
December 28, 2024 at 3:12 PM
📍Yankee Stadium
Hello from the foggy, rainy site of the Pinstripe Bowl, where Nebraska is set to take on Boston College at 11 AM Central.
The #Huskers are in the building.
Hello from the foggy, rainy site of the Pinstripe Bowl, where Nebraska is set to take on Boston College at 11 AM Central.
The #Huskers are in the building.
Nebraska HC Matt Rhule: “If we have good players and we have good coaches, then people are gonna come try to get them. If no one’s trying to take our players, it means we’re in trouble.” #Huskers
December 4, 2024 at 7:29 PM
Nebraska HC Matt Rhule: “If we have good players and we have good coaches, then people are gonna come try to get them. If no one’s trying to take our players, it means we’re in trouble.” #Huskers
On Nebraska's coordinator situation, HC Matt Rhule says former DC Tony White "did a good job" in his two years with the team, and that he was "ecstatic" to have Dana Holgorsen stay on as OC.
Rhule: “The defense isn’t going to change but the offense is going to get better.”
Rhule: “The defense isn’t going to change but the offense is going to get better.”
December 4, 2024 at 7:09 PM
On Nebraska's coordinator situation, HC Matt Rhule says former DC Tony White "did a good job" in his two years with the team, and that he was "ecstatic" to have Dana Holgorsen stay on as OC.
Rhule: “The defense isn’t going to change but the offense is going to get better.”
Rhule: “The defense isn’t going to change but the offense is going to get better.”
On the Nebraska-Iowa handshake situation, Nebraska HC Matt Rhule said he found out afterwards.
Presence of Iowa police at midfield impacted the players' decision to not shake hands, Rhule said.
"That's not what we want to do; that's not the way we're going to handle it."
Presence of Iowa police at midfield impacted the players' decision to not shake hands, Rhule said.
"That's not what we want to do; that's not the way we're going to handle it."
December 4, 2024 at 7:06 PM
On the Nebraska-Iowa handshake situation, Nebraska HC Matt Rhule said he found out afterwards.
Presence of Iowa police at midfield impacted the players' decision to not shake hands, Rhule said.
"That's not what we want to do; that's not the way we're going to handle it."
Presence of Iowa police at midfield impacted the players' decision to not shake hands, Rhule said.
"That's not what we want to do; that's not the way we're going to handle it."
Of the 19 players currently committed to Nebraska's 2025 recruiting class, 13 are within the team's 500-mile recruiting radius.
Here's more on the tight-knit group that will officially become Huskers tomorrow: journalstar.com/sports/huske...
Here's more on the tight-knit group that will officially become Huskers tomorrow: journalstar.com/sports/huske...
‘All great people': How Nebraska football built a 2025 recruiting class from within its 500-mile radius
One member of the Huskers' incoming class says the 2025 group has touted recruits and players "who just want to come in, be a dog and work.”
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December 3, 2024 at 10:52 PM
Of the 19 players currently committed to Nebraska's 2025 recruiting class, 13 are within the team's 500-mile recruiting radius.
Here's more on the tight-knit group that will officially become Huskers tomorrow: journalstar.com/sports/huske...
Here's more on the tight-knit group that will officially become Huskers tomorrow: journalstar.com/sports/huske...