Volleyball
Nebraska Volleyball Freshmen Ready for Devaney Center Debut
Harper Murray said her favorite part of Nebraska volleyball’s closed scrimmage against Omaha back on April 12 was seeing the freshmen suit up for the first time. On Saturday, they’ll get that opportunity again, only this time in front of fans. Four of Nebraska’s six...
Transition Going Smoothly for Nebraska Volleyball Leading into Saturday Exhibition
Reality hit the Nebraska volleyball team on the first day of spring practice. John Cook is no longer the head coach, and the program is Dani Busboom Kelly’s now. Whereas Cook preferred to ease into things every spring, Busboom Kelly had the team dive right in and go...
Lexi Rodriguez Adds to Awards Haul at Nebraska with Prestigious AAU Sullivan Award
Lexi Rodriguez may have just finished her rookie season of professional volleyball, but the Husker standout added a big exclamation point to her collegiate résumé on Tuesday as she became the third volleyball player to win the prestigious AAU James E. Sullivan Award....
John Cook Team Roping Classic Weekend | 04/12 – 13/2025
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John Cook A Nebraska Volleyball Story | Life After Volleyball For A Nebraska Volleyball Legend
Long-time Nebraska volleyball and 4x national championship-winning coach John Cook sits down with Ana Bellinghausen for a one-of-a-kind interview reflecting on his career, legacy and how he's changed as a person through the decades. Follow Hurrdat...
John Cook and Harper Murray Reunite Post Retirement | Nebraska Volleyball
Ana Bellinghausen spoke with John Cook and Harper Murray after the Omaha Supernovas match and Cook’s on-court reception. Follow Hurrdat Sports on social: Twitter: http://twitter.com/hurrdatsports Instagram: http://instagram.com/hurrdatsports...
Panel of Champions – Spring Fan Event
LINCOLN, NE – Save the date! Hurrdat Sports and Baxter Toyota Lincoln are teaming up to bring Nebraska sports fans an exclusive event featuring football and volleyball legends. Join us on Saturday, April 19, from 1-3 PM at Baxter Toyota Lincoln for a special panel...
Nebraska Beach Volleyball vs. Ottawa Photos | 03/04/2025
Nebraska Volleyball Lands First Commitment of Busboom Kelly Era
Dani Busboom Kelly has landed her first recruit as Nebraska volleyball's head volleyball coach. Kenna Cogill, a 6-foot-4 middle blocker from Gilbert, Arizona, announced her commitment to the Huskers on Instagram Monday. View this post on Instagram A post...
Staff, Player Retention Reflects Culture of Nebraska Volleyball
Nebraska’s administrators moved quickly to ensure a smooth transition from John Cook to Dani Busboom Kelly after the legendary coach made clear his intention to retire. Part of that transition was the retention of three key people: assistant coaches Jaylen Reyes and...
Huskers Face ‘Roller Coaster of Emotions’ After Cook Retirement Announcement
Nebraska volleyball director of operations Lindsay “Wisch” Peterson called the players in to meet at the Devaney Center on Jan. 29 under the pretext of a revenue sharing discussion. When the Huskers arrived, they instead received life-changing news: John Cook was...
Dani Busboom-Kelly Welcome Celebration Photos | 2/6/2025
Husker Nation Welcomes Dani Busboom Kelly Home
“Thank you again, Husker nation. This has been a homecoming fit for a queen.” Those were Dani Busboom Kelly’s final words during her introductory speech at Nebraska’s welcome ceremony for its new head volleyball coach, and they were an apt description of Thursday’s...
John Cook Photos | 2/5/2025
What’s Next for John Cook and Nebraska
John Cook sent shockwaves through the volleyball world and beyond when he announced his retirement last week. The cowboy is riding off into the sunset — just not right now. He may be stepping down as Nebraska’s head volleyball coach, but Cook isn’t planning to retire...
Busboom Kelly ‘Absolute Right Person’ for Nebraska Volleyball
Over the years, whenever John Cook and Dani Busboom Kelly happened to be recruiting in the same place, they made it a habit to get dinner together. A few years ago, during one such meal, Busboom Kelly shared that she had negotiated a no-buyout clause for Nebraska into...
John Cook Delivers Emotional Final Address as Nebraska Volleyball Head Coach
John Cook stepped up to the podium for his final address as Nebraska’s head volleyball coach on Thursday, a little later than scheduled. Before addressing the media, he had to complete a speaking engagement with a group of landscapers at Nebraska’s Innovation Campus....
John Cook Retiring, Dani Busboom Kelly to Take over as Nebraska Volleyball Head Coach
Legendary Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook announced his retirement on Wednesday after two and a half decades at the helm in Lincoln, and the Huskers have already named his successor in former Husker player and coach Dani Busboom Kelly. “I’ve been here for 25...
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