Nebraska routs Hastings College Nov 14, 2009
With months of preparations and two exhibition games down for Nebraska, the Huskers officially begin the regular season on Saturday night when they take on South Carolina Upstate at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. Nebraska Coach Doc Sadler Quotes. (HuskerConnection.com)
Not There Right Now Nov 6, 2009
Tip off for the exhibition against Arkansas-Fort Smith is set for 7:00 pm at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. Following that, the Huskers will play another exhibition battle against Hastings College, which is set for 7:00 on Tuesday night. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Pelini's own demons, QB controversy make job tough Oct 22, 2009
Meanwhile, Nebraska's passionate fan base is watching every move Pelini and his players make, just as it did when Bob Devaney and Osborne were winning national titles. The difference now is that when fans' hackles are raised _ and they were at times when Devaney and Osborne coached _ vitriol flies at warp speed through cyberspace. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Women's Gymnastics Unveils 2010 Schedule Oct 15, 2009
on Friday, January 15 to square off against Nebraska and Minnesota at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, the site where Illinois made its first appearance at the NCAA Championships last year. Illinois returns to Champaign a week later for its first home meet against Oklahoma on Saturday, January 23 at Huff Hall, before beginning Big Ten competition with two road meets on Saturday, January 30 at Iowa and Saturday, February 6 at Penn State. (Fightingillini.com)
'Dig Pink', 'Spike the Record' Highlight Volleyball Week Oct 14, 2009
Regular Season Attendance Records 13,412--Nebraska (3) vs. LSU (0), Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, Nebraska, September 12, 2008. 13,396--Nebraska (3) vs. Hawaii (0), Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, Nebraska, October 21, 2007 ... 11,529--Nebraska (3) vs. Colorado (0), Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, Nebraska, October 22, 1995. (Fightingillini.com)
Tradition Redefinition Oct 6, 2009
Pelinis not Bob Devaney, or Monte Kiffin, or Charlie McBride. Hes not bound to this thing. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Michigan's walk-on program a priority for coach Rich Rodriguez, a former walk-on himself Oct 1, 2009
" Michigan isn't alone in supporting a strong walk-on program with a number of schools getting production from non-scholarship players. Nebraska's dates to the Bob Devaney era of the 1960s and was ramped up under Tom Osborne in the 1970s, '80s and '90s. At one time, the team had 75 to 80 walk-ons, most of them small-town Nebraska kids who grew up dreaming of becoming a Cornhusker. In all, more than two dozen former Nebraska walk-ons have played in the NFL. After Osborne's successor, Frank... (FOX61, CT)
Huskers Thump Cajuns Sep 30, 2009
After the game, fireworks and a long video detailing the history of the program since Bob Devaney took over in 1962 kept fans in their seats and players standing on the field. "I was just trying to soak it all in," Fisher said. (Nebraska Statepaper)
In with the New...And The Old Sep 25, 2009
Once the football memorabilia is placed, Osborne said, NU will do the same for volleyball in the NU Coliseum, for track and field and the winter sports in the Bob Devaney Sports Center, and baseball in Haymarket Park. The price tag for those sports combined, Osborne said, should be $500,000. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Nebraska to celebrate 300th straight sellout Sep 24, 2009
- Rod Hansen was at Memorial Stadium when Bob Devaney coached his first football game at Nebraska in 1962. He was there to watch Heisman Trophy winners Johnny Rodgers, Mike Rozier and Eric Crouch, and he saw Tom Osborne finish his coaching career with three national titles in four years in the 1990s. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bringing Cougar Football Back To Prominence Sep 19, 2009
The success of the first-time head coach can be attributed to his years spent as an assistant coach for the University of Nebraska under Coach Bob Devaney. Walden said that Devaney was able to teach him that it was a necessity to have fun on the field and to love your job. (Wsucougars.com)
Echoes of Devaney Aug 16, 2009
As Lyle Sittler stood there with his former teammates at Nebraskas football practice Friday morning, the conversation invariably turned to an old NU coach, Bob Devaney, and the current one, Bo Pelini ... I didnt know Bob Devaney. (Nebraska Statepaper)
The Start of It All Aug 16, 2009
After a number of difficult seasons under head coach Bill Jennings, who essentially declared the NU job a lost cause, you couldnt blame Claridge for wanting, simply, to right the ship under first-year head coach Bob Devaney ... It meant for awhile that Bob Devaney could do no wrong, because he was the guy who turned it around. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Hall chapter closed, Rice opens up Jul 27, 2009
Nebraska, then in full Bob Devaney glory, wanted him. He would have to make a decision. (Boston Globe)
Wyoming Great Jay Novacek to be Featured in CBS College Sports College Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Show on Saturday Jul 17, 2009
The other College Football Half of Famers from the University of Wyoming are former head coach Bob Devaney (Wyoming-1957-61, Nebraska), who was inducted in 1981; and former Cowboy head coach Pat Dye (East Carolina, Wyoming-1980, Auburn), who was inducted in 2005. . (Wyomingathletics.com)
Championship Schedule » Jul 5, 2009
Where: Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, Neb. 2009 Champion. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Summer outlook: Previewing the race in the Big East Jul 3, 2009
Nebraska's ongoing NCAA-record sellout streak started Nov. 3, 1962, against Missouri, the seventh game coached by Bob Devaney. The sellout streak now stands at 297 games, and every game in 2009 is expected to sell out. (USA Today -- Sports)
Joe Patrick, Longtime Local Sports Figure, Dies At 84 Jun 6, 2009
Patrick was an anchor for KETV and KMTV. He also hosted shows with Bob Devaney and a Sunday staple at KETV -- "Bowling At Leisure.". Patrick also broadcast Nebraska and University of Nebraska - Omaha football and Creighton basketball during his careers. (7 KETV Omaha)
Who\'s next in line? May 29, 2009
Legendary coach Bob Devaney was succeeded by Huskers offensive coordinator Tom Osborne, who then became a legend, too. It didn't work out quite as well at and. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
2,400 to receive degrees from UNL May 9, 2009
Chancellor Harvey Perlman will preside over baccalaureate ceremonies at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, while Steven Willborn, dean of the College of Law, will preside over the law exercises at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Related Link(s). (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Gym Dog finishes in style Apr 19, 2009
The Georgia gymnast and 2004 U.S. Olympian won three event titles Saturday at Bob Devaney Sports Center, making her the NCAA's all-time winningest champion with nine individual titles. She surpassed Kentucky's Jenny Hansen's eight titles from 1993-95. (The Augusta Chronicle)
'The Greatest': Kupets becomes NCAA's most-decorated gymnast Apr 19, 2009
The Georgia gymnast and 2004 U.S. Olympian won three event titles on Saturday at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, making her the NCAA's all-time winningest champion with nine individual titles ... The Georgia gymnast and 2004 U.S. Olympian won three event titles on Saturday at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, making her the NCAA's all-time winningest champion with nine individual titles. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Notebook: Schedule too much for some Apr 19, 2009
While senior Courtney Kupets competed on all four events for the third consecutive day, winning three event titles on Saturday at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, there were others who were spent. Senior Tiffany Tolnay, who leaves Georgia with 16 All-America honors and tied Agina Simpkins for the program record, qualified to compete on floor exercise and vault. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Gym Dogs send coach out with 10th title Apr 18, 2009
825 score after a season-high vaulting performance at Bob Devaney Sports Center on Friday night. Alabama was second with a 197. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Florida Gymnasts Fourth in NCAA Super Six Apr 18, 2009
- The Florida gymnastics team (10-6, 3-3 SEC) took fourth in Friday's NCAA Super Six team final Friday evening in front of a Bob Devaney Sports Center crowd of 3,090. Top-seeded collected its fifth consecutive NCAA team title with a total of 197. (FightinGators.com)
Gym dogs clinch NCAA-record 10th national title Apr 18, 2009
Georgia;s Courtney Kupets hugs associate head coach Jay Clark after completing her bars routine in the NCAA Championships final Friday at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Nebraska ... 825 after a season-high vaulting performance at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Friday night. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Title for last chapter Apr 18, 2009
Georgia coach Suzanne Yoculan thanks the fans after the Gym Dogs; national title win Friday at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb ... Georgia s leader guided her team to its fifth straight national title and record-setting 10th NCAA Championship on Friday at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Gym Dogs win 5th national title in a row Apr 18, 2009
The Gym Dogs won the 2009 NCAA title in the Bob Devaney Sports Complex with a 197. 825. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Gym Dogs secure spot in Super Six Apr 17, 2009
450 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Thursday. The Gym Dogs, winners of four straight national titles, will vie for a record-setting 10th NCAA Championship today at 7 p.m.. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Gym Dogs' Kupets wins NCAA title Apr 17, 2009
45 to qualify for Friday night s Super Six finals in the Bob Devaney Sports Center. Also qualifying out of the afternoon session were SEC rivals Florida (196. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Perry, Shire Ready for a National Show Apr 16, 2009
will be looking to put an exclamation point on their 2009 gymnastics campaigns at the NCAA National Championships this week at the Bob Devaney Center in Lincoln, Neb. Shire and Perry will both compete in the first session at 1 p.m. Thursday. (Mutigers.com)
Kupets ready for one last title push Apr 16, 2009
Where: University of Nebraska s Bob Devaney Sports Center in. Lincoln, Neb. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Notebook: Coaches think counterpart is feeling the pressure Apr 16, 2009
After a failed attempt to fall back asleep, Taylor showered and ate an early breakfast, all before 6:30 a.m. She was running on adrenaline during Wednesday's afternoon practice at the University of Nebraska's Bob Devaney Sports Center. Her reason for the lack of sleep. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Gymnasts gear up for nationals Apr 16, 2009
The gymnasts compete at 2 p.m. today at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb. in the first round of the NCAA national championship. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Photos and Updates from Day 1 at the NCAA Championships Apr 16, 2009
The Fighting Illini arrived in Nebraska Tuesday night and practiced at the Bob Devaney Center Wednesday afternoon in preparation for their first-ever NCAA Championship competition on Thursday evening (7 p.m. CT). Check out sights and sounds from the team's first full day in Lincoln. (Fightingillini.com)
Fulmer to get Neyland Award Apr 16, 2009
1980 - Bob Devaney, Nebraska. 1981 - Ara Parseghian. (InsideTennessee.com)
Whispers: Ranking the non-Big Six coaches Apr 15, 2009
Bob Devaney, Pat Dye, Fred Akers and Joe Tiller cut their teeth in Laramie. Is Christensen next. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
WVU Varsity Sports Report Apr 14, 2009
Senior Mehgan Morris will compete at the 2009 NCAA National Championship as an all-around individual competitor, on April 16, at 2 p.m. at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, in Omaha, Neb. Last Week in Gymnastics. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Illini Head to NCAA Championships Apr 14, 2009
April 16-18, 2009 // Bob Devaney Sports Center // Lincoln, Neb ... to compete in the NCAA Championships April 16-18 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. (Fightingillini.com)
This Week in Pac-10 Gymnastics Apr 9, 2009
The championships, hosted by University of Nebraska, Lincoln, will be held at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, April 16-18. The women s gymnastics championships consist of 12 teams and 12 all-around competitors (who are not on a qualifying team) and individual event specialists. (Pac-10.org)
Shire, Perry to Rotate with SEC Squads Apr 7, 2009
The championships, hosted by the University of Nebraska, will be held April 16-18 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. Shire is the second-seeded all-around competitor in the championships, second only to Jessica Lopez of Denver, with her Regional total of 39. (Mutigers.com)
NCAA Championship Competition Draw Unveiled Apr 7, 2009
The championships, hosted by the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, will be held at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, April 16-18. The Illini will be making their first ever trip to the national championships after a second place finish at the West Regional Championship on April 4 in Seattle. (Fightingillini.com)
Terps travel to Alabama to face ... Apr 3, 2009
Up Next The top two teams from each of six regional sites will advance to the 2009 NCAA National Collegiate Women's Gymnastics Championship April 16-18 in the University of Nebraska's Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Neb. The individual winner of each event also will advance on her own merits, as will the top two all-around performers who are not members of the top two teams. (Umterps.com)
Yoculan leaves Georgia gymnastics program after 26 seasons Apr 1, 2009
The NCAA championships are April 16-18 at the University of Nebraska's Bob Devaney Center. When Yoculan took over in 1984, Georgia had yet to make an appearance at the NCAA championships. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Magill: Osborne's presence reinvigorates Huskers Mar 15, 2009
When Osborne, who holds a doctorate in educational psychology, took over from Bob Devaney, winner of two national titles, there was constancy in performance ... On his role as athletic director, he says, "I go to practice and interact with our coaches and players, which is the thing I enjoy most. I try to understand what is going on. Football is our most important sport, and I want to be supportive. When Bob Devaney was athletic director, he was very supportive of our program in every way.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Huskers Get Big Gift to Start Practice Facility Mar 11, 2009
The Bob Devaney Sports Center ... NUs athletic department announced Tuesday that Tom and Mary Hendricks donated $10 million toward the creation of a practice facility which is planned to house Nebraskas basketball, wrestling and gymnastics teams and various improvements around the Bob Devaney Sports Center. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Alvarez and Lubick headline NU spring coaches clinic Mar 7, 2009
Alvarez played his college football Coach Bob Devaney Nebraska, earning three letters as a linebacker from 1965 to 1967. Alvarez was a part of Big Eight title teams in 1965 and 1966. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
South Sioux falls in tourney opener Mar 6, 2009
Holdrege knocked off the defending state champion Cardinals 66-62 in a first-round overtime thriller late Thursday night at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The Dusters outscored South Sioux City 11-7 in the four-minute extra session to secure its berth in the Class B semifinals at 8:45 p.m. tonight against top-ranked Lincoln Pius X.. (Sioux City Journal)
Press Helps Huskers Smother Cys on Senior Night Mar 6, 2009
Nebraskas press then melted ISU in the first ten minutes of the second half, giving coach Doc Sadler a rare opportunity to clear his bench and get each senior a standing ovation from the more than 9,000 fans in Bob Devaney Sports Center. Following a three-game losing streak , it was hard to imagine a more therapeutic win for the Huskers last home game of the regular season. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Cyclones Fall To Nebraska Mar 5, 2009
Nebraska used a 17-4 run midway through the second half to break open a close game and defeat Iowa State, 77-61, Wednesday evening at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. With the loss, falls to 14-16 overall and 3-12 in Big 12 play. (CycloneNation.com)
NU seniors looking for big win in Devaney farewell Mar 5, 2009
For seniors Ade Dagunduro, Paul Velander, Steve Harley and Nick Krenk, tonight's game against Iowa State will likely mark their final home game at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Mizzou Travels to Colorado Saturday Feb 28, 2009
on Saturday, Feb. 21 for a 7:05 p.m. game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers (11-13, 2-9) at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The Huskers hold a 36-30 lead in the all-time series but the Tigers picked up a win against Nebraska last month, a 67-66 on Jan. 17 at Mizzou Arena. (Mutigers.com)
Skutt downs Cardinals in district final Feb 28, 2009
The Cardinals, now 15-7, unoficially will be the fifth-seeded team and play fourth-seeded Holdrege at 8:45 p.m. Thursday at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln. Skutt, which lost to South Sioux City twice during the regular season, had a 24-11 lead midway through the second quarter before the Cardinals cut it to 26-20 at the half. (Sioux City Journal)
A&M, Nebraska have a lot riding on game Feb 25, 2009
The two teams clash Tuesday night at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln at 8:30 p.m. on ESPN2 in a game with everything on the line. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Texas A&M Sports -- Rivals.com)
UW Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2009 Feb 22, 2009
Class of 1995: Jack Aggers (trainer, 1958-84)); Jim Crawford (football, 1954-56); John Corbett (administration, 1915-39); Bob Devaney (football coach, 1957-61); John Kosich (football, baseball, 1946-49); Dewey McConnell (football, 1949-51); Pat Miller-Davis (track and field, 1980-82). Class of 1996: Larry Birleffi (broadcaster, 1947-86); Charles W. "Tub" Bradley (basketball, 1979-81); Glenn R. "Bud" Daniel (baseball coach, 1951-61, 1963-71); Michele Hoppes Daum (basketball, 1984-87); Jim Kiick... (Wyomingathletics.com)
Bullock, Hamilton Next Huskers in Line at 'Jumper U' Feb 14, 2009
Nebraska's indoor track complex inside Bob Devaney Sports Center. They hover around a small television placed in the infield of Bob Devaney Sports Centers indoor track. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Nation's Elite Await Tigers In Ames Feb 13, 2009
The Missouri Track and Field squad had another solid outing yesterday in the 2009 Big 12-Mountain West Conference Challenge at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, accounting for 62 of the 249 points the Big 12 earned on the day, in the league's 249-118 win in Lincoln, Neb. The Tigers, competing on the same side as fellow Big 12 schools Nebraska and Kansas, took on Air Force, Colorado State and Wyoming. (Mutigers.com)
Frenzy Follows NU Victory Over No. 17 Texas Feb 10, 2009
The Bob Devaney Sports Center was a mob scene after Nebraskas stunning 58-55 upset of No. 17 Texas in a Big 12 Conference basketball game. Abe Dagunduro disappeared into an excited wave of students that stormed the court with the final buzzer Saturday afternoon. (Nebraska Statepaper)
GAME REPORT: Nebraska 58, Texas 55 Feb 8, 2009
Bob Devaney Sports Center Attendance: 12,231. Texas 55. (USA Today -- Sports)
Husker Wrestlers Get Milestone Win vs. Oklahoma State Feb 8, 2009
It might have had something to do with the season-high 2,826 fans at the Bob Devaney Sports Center who huddled around one end of the arena, and held up 2 cards each time Burroughs scored a takedown. We loved it, being out here, Burroughs said. (Nebraska Statepaper)
