Rich Kaipust
Omaha World-Herald
Omaha, NE, United States
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Omaha Mammoths not returning for second season
Just as the mammoth teetered on the brink of extinction so many years ago, time is about to run out on the Omaha Mammoths — and another professional football franchise in Omaha. → Read More
Jays coach says FIFA tarnished entire sport, Blatter's resignation 'best scenario for everybody'
When word came Tuesday that FIFA President Sepp Blatter had resigned just four days after his re-election, Creighton men’s soccer coach Elmar Bolowich called it a good thing for North American and European soccer. “And I think it’s the best scenario for everybody,” Bolowich said. → Read More
USA Volleyball officials see Omaha tournament as launching pad
Events like the World Grand Prix Finals regularly have been held outside of North America, and largely been successful in places where women’s volleyball is more popular. But USA Volleyball CEO Doug Beal said to further grow the sport, its international governing body knows it needs to have “a significant foothold in the United States.” → Read More
Nebraska tops Iowa in overtime for Heroes Game victory
It took a huge comeback and overtime, but Nebraska pulled out a 37-34 victory Friday over the Iowa Hawkeyes. → Read More
Four first-rounders for B1G; Jean-Baptiste will have to wait
The Big Ten had four players selected in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night, a year after nearly being shut out in the first 32 picks. Michigan offensive tackle Taylor Lewan led the way, going at… → Read More
Nebraska trend in recent drafts has favored defensive players
If cornerback Stanley Jean-Baptiste can be one of the 32 selections Thursday night at the NFL draft, it wouldn’t be at all surprising that the first former Husker taken is a defensive player. Nebraska’s last seven first-round picks have come… → Read More
Carl Pelini looking to get novel published, and keep studying football
Carl Pelini said Friday morning during a radio interview that he is taking a year off from coaching, but also “continuing my education” in the business by visiting some college and NFL programs to observe. Oh, and the former Nebraska… → Read More
Abdullah doesn’t want ‘any flaws in my game;’ Pelini confirms spring game format
Nebraska I-back Ameer Abdullah said Wednesday on a Big Ten teleconference that becoming a more complete I-back has been his focus through spring practice. The senior decided to return for his final year after running for 1,690 yards last season,… → Read More
Wills wants to help Huskers at DE
DeAndre Wills knows the Nebraska situation at defensive end — and he wants to help out. The 6-foot-3, 250-pounder from Lineville, Ala., committed to NU on Sunday, contributing to the Huskers’ late rush toward national signing day on Wednesday. As Nebraska tries to re-stock its depth at defensive end, Wills joins junior-college transfer Joe Keels, Peyton Newell, Sedrick King and Blake McClain in… → Read More
Big week for Jean-Baptiste in Mobile
Former Nebraska cornerback Stanley Jean-Baptiste got a nice plug from Gil Brandt of NFL.com as Senior Bowl practices started Monday in Mobile, Ala. Brandt put Jean-Baptiste among five “under-the-radar prospects” that could gain some name recognition this week. The former Dallas Cowboys executive even said Jean-Baptiste “looks like a clone” of Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman. Wrote Brandt: “He’s… → Read More
Old stadium was part of Gator Bowl lore
With Nebraska never making a Gator Bowl appearance until the Bo Pelini era, all the Huskers know is the modern-day EverBank Field that sits along the St. Johns River and is home to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Up until 1993, however, the game was played in the aging Gator Bowl stadium on the same plot of land that probably outlived its welcome – and maybe only fought off being condemned because the… → Read More
Gator Bowl: Nebraska Practice Report, Dec. 29
Nebraska had to do some adjusting on the fly Sunday, but head coach Bo Pelini liked what the Huskers ultimately got done as they continued preparations for the Gator Bowl. Because of heavy rain Sunday morning, and on the heels of rain Saturday, NU had to both change practice sites and push back its starting time. Pelini then met with news media members after a two-hour workout on the FieldTurf surface… → Read More
Jean-Baptiste accepts invitation to Senior Bowl
Nebraska cornerback Stanley Jean-Baptiste has accepted an invitation to play in the Senior Bowl, set for Jan. 25 in Mobile, Ala. The Senior Bowl made several announcements Monday via Twitter (@SeniorBowl). Also on Monday, NU confirmed that offensive tackle Jeremiah Sirles and receiver Quincy Enunwa will play in the East-West Shrine Game on Jan. 18 in St. Petersburg, Fla. Husker offensive guard Spencer… → Read More