This is a great off-season topic especially since we are in the actual dog days of Nebraska sports off-season. I know there are still sports competing, like Track & Field but with softball and baseball ending their seasons on the same day I think we will be stretching to find topics until football and volleyball start up again.
So below is the video in which they asked members of the Hurrdat staff to answer the question of “Where does Western Nebraska actully start?”
Of course they start with Ravi
Lulla who throws out a ridiculous answer that it’s the Pump and Pantry at the Gretna Outlet Mall. You can see the rest of the answers below, but I do want to make a few comments about some of the answers given.
For a bit of context of my viewpoint: I went to college in Lincoln (Nebraska Wesleyan). Graduated from law school in Omaha. I grew up and I currently live right between Lincoln and Omaha.
First, with Ravi’s answer about the Pump and Pantry. That would mean that Lincoln as well as the football stadium where Nebraska football plays their home games and the University that our state almost revolves around is in “Western Nebraska.” That is clearly erroneous (on all counts).
Second, the airplane on the interstate and Ashland. I assume he is talking about the Strategic Air Command and Space Museum. Again, 25 minutes west of SAC is still Lincoln and the home of Nebraska football and one of the largest economic engines in the state.
Third, anything west of Lincoln. This is where the acceptable answers actually start. This would not be my answer but I find it acceptable. However, I have been to many schools and towns north and south of the interstate, on the east side of the state, as well as well as schools west of Lincoln and the communities are generally comparable.
I have a hard time calling Milford – “Western Nebraska.”
Fourth, anything west of Kearney. Ok. This might be where I land but I do not think it is perfect. But we do have to put the line somewhere. I think maybe you could make an argument for “anything west of Grand Island” but I think the argument that Kearney is a lot bigger than people realize is correct.
Lastly, the time-zone change. I could see this being a good and easily definable line for Western Nebraska. It is clearly on the western side of the state but it is so far west that I think you would need a Central Nebraska designation as well. Since that is not in the cards in this debate, this answer fails.
So it is either anything west of Lincoln or anything west of Kearney.
Thoughts?
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Nebraska softball senior class provides a ‘stepping stone’, motivates returners
Nebraska softball is coming off one of its greatest seasons in program history. The Huskers have a solid foundation to build on, but they are losing half of their roster, including seven starters.
The 2026 squad had 12 seniors on its roster. Olivia DiNardo, who was a great designated player in 2025, did not compete in 2026 after offseason surgery. She could redshirt and return in 2027.
Ranking the Big Ten: Tight End
As the 2026 college football season quickly approaches, it is time to look at the top players at each position in the Big Ten.
We continue our annual Ranking the Big Ten series today with the tight ends. As usual, the conference boasts one of the nation’s most talented and versatile crops at the position going into the season.
Expected Husker visitor Errol Demontagnac III names his top three
Errol Demontagnac III has his shortened his options to three as he approaches his weekend official visit to Nebraska.
The defensive lineman from Armwood High School (Seffner, Fla.) announced on Thursday he’s choosing between Nebraska, Virginia and Florida State. He’s fresh off a visit to see the Cavaliers but the Huskers have seemed in a solid position for the three-star prospect through the spring.
Two fans get lifetime bans over selfie quest at Gm.1 of NBA Finals
SAN ANTONIO — A fan who ran onto the Frost Bank Center court during the fourth quarter of Wednesday night’s NBA Finals and attempted to take a selfie with San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was arrested and given a lifetime ban from all NBA arenas, a league spokesperson said Thursday.
Sources: NBA eyes interaction between Jalen Brunson, fans in Game 1
SAN ANTONIO — The NBA is investigating an interaction between New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson and courtside fans late in the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Brunson appeared to be upset with some courtside fans while teammate OG Anunoby was taking a pair of free throws with 29.4 seconds remaining Wednesday in New York’s 105-95 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
