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Nebraska Women’s Sports: A Walk through time
Nebraska Women’s Sports History The story of women’s sports in Nebraska mirrors a familiar narrative seen around the globe. Initially, the sports scene was dominated by men, leaving little room for women to engage in athletic pursuits. However, between 1880 and 1890, collegiate sports began to take root and gain popularity within Nebraska’s universities. It…
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Veteran Fund Raising Executive Dobbs To Join The Nebraska Greats Foundation
Veteran Fund Raising Executive Dobbs To Join The Nebraska Greats Foundation The Nebraska Greats Foundation (www.negreats.org) a 501C-3 public foundation which serves the medical needs of former Nebraska collegiate athletes is proud to announce the addition of Development Executive Mike Dobbs. He will serve as Chief Development Officer and begin officially on January 4, 2021.…
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From The AD’s Office: Bill Moos, UNL
From The AD’s Office: Bill Moos, UNL Longtime College athletics Administrator Bill Moos took over the reins of Husker Athletics in 2018 and immediately set upon the task of making Husker athletics competitive again for both Conference Titles and National Championships in some of the highest profile sports. Since his arrival in Lincoln, he has…
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Former Husker Latest Sports Hero Supported by the Nebraska Greats Foundation
Former Husker Latest Sports Hero Supported by the Nebraska Greats Foundation The Nebraska Greats Foundation (501C-3) www.negreats.com is pleased to announce its latest grant award. Former Nebraska Football walk-on Cartier Walker applied for assistance with lingering expenses related to his recent bout with prostate cancer. These were expenses not covered by health insurance. Says Walker…
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Spotlight on NGF Board Member Mike McGlade
Spotlight on NGF Board Member Mike McGlade Current associate Dean for Administration of Finance for UNMC, Mike McGlade is a former All-Conference OG for UNK from 1976-79. Those years, the ‘Lopers won four conference titles, qualified for the NAIA playoffs twice and finished each year in the national Top 10. McGlade and wife Carol have…
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NGF Outcomes: Tim Wurth
NGF Outcomes: Tim Wurth One of the NGF’s most recent recipients is former Husker I-back Tim Wurth. He started at Burke High School in Omaha in the mid 70’s before a productive career at Nebraska. He lettered on the 1977, ’78 and ’79 Husker FB teams as a quality back up to I.M. Hipp, Rick…
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Former Chadron State and NFL running back Danny Woodhead qualifies for U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship
Former Chadron State and NFL running back Danny Woodhead qualifies for U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship This article originally published on Pro Football Talk Former NFL running back Danny Woodhead qualified for the 2021 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship set to be held at Chambers Bay in University Place, Wash. Woodhead and partner Michael Wilhelm combined to…
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From The AD’s Office: Marc Bauer University of Nebraska Kearney
From The AD’s Office: Marc Bauer University of Nebraska Kearney From The AD’s Office: Marc Bauer UNK Marc Bauer is one of the most accomplished coaches and respected Athletic Directors in all of NCAA Division II. He continues to be the face and force of UNK Athletics. After a stellar career at UNO, he built…
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NGF Supporter Spotlight: Bruce Weber
NGF Supporter Spotlight: Bruce Weber Nebraska Greats Foundation Supporter Spotlight: Bruce Weber Bruce Weber of Atlanta, GA, founder of American Home Surfaces, one of the largest flooring companies in the country was one of the first supporters of the Nebraska Greats Foundation. A former letter winner and key offensive lineman, he has two rings from…
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