Husker Nation Tour Set for June 9

Lincoln - The 2005 Husker Nation Tour will feature an "Inside Husker Football" theme this season. Returning for its third season, the 2005 Tour is slated for Thursday, June 9, when five different groups of Husker coaches and staff will greet fans in 10 Nebraska locations. Cities on the 2005 tour include Valentine, Norfolk, Alliance, Ogallala, York, Kearney, Omaha, Fremont, Beatrice and Lincoln.

"The Husker Nation Tour has given us a unique opportunity to go out into the community and spend time with Husker fans," Nebraska Athletic Director Steve Pederson said. "We are grateful for the support provided to us by our sponsor First National Bank and from the Pinnacle Sports Productions Radio Network. We feel this is an excellent way for fans to have a better chance to get to know our coaching staff, and to renew old acquaintances."

Each stop of the Tour will feature an offensive and a defensive coach and an additional Husker featured coach. Each of the Tour events will be held outside on athletic fields to accommodate this year’s theme "Inside Husker Football." At each stop, the coaches will give fans an inside look at the West Coast Offense and the Husker Defense by demonstrating coaching techniques to the participants on the field.  All of the participants will have the opportunity to rotate through each of the three coaching stations at the respective sites.

The chairperson, time and site of the event is listed below, along with additional event-specific information.

In March, the athletic department expanded the tour "Beyond the Borders" and had a very successful event in Kansas City when the basketball teams were in town for the Big 12 Tournaments. This year the Husker Nation Tour will focus on larger venues across the state to accommodate larger crowds. As the Husker Nation Tour embarks on its third year, it has already reached more than 25,000 people.

Team: 1
Cities: Valentine and Norfolk
Guest Coaches:
Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach Kevin Cosgrove
Recruiting Coordinator Tight Ends and Specialists Coach Scott Downing
Women’s Basketball Coach Connie Yori
Athletic Department Representatives:
Assistant Director of Development Tommie Frazier (Athletics)
Assistant Athletic Director for Administration Pat Logsdon
Emcee: Tommie Frazier (Athletics)

Valentine
Location: Badger Field (431 North Green Street)
Rain site: Valentine High School Gym (431 North Green Street) 
Gates Open: 11:30 a.m.
Lunch: Available at cost of $5 per plate 
            from the Peppermill Restaurant at 11:30 a.m.
Event:  Noon-1:30 p.m.
Prizes: Register to win two tickets to the Nebraska vs. Maine 
             football season opener, Sept. 3
            (Must be 19 or older and present at the event to win)
Local Contact: Dick Jeffers (402-376-3390)
                     
Norfolk (Moved Inside)
Location: Norfolk High School Gym (801 Riverside Blvd.)
Gates Open: 2:30 p.m.
Refreshments: Cookies, Lemonade and Tea served after the event
Event: 3-4:30 p.m.
Prizes: Register to win two tickets to the Nebraska vs. Maine
           football season opener, Sept. 3 
           Register at First National Bank Locations:
           1500 Market Lane and 315 North 4th St.
           (Must be 19 or older and present at the event to win)
Local Contact: Leisa Piper (402-371-1500)

Team: 2
Cities: Alliance and Ogallala
Guest Coaches:
Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach Jay Norvell
Cornerbacks Coach Phil Elmassian
Volleyball Coach John Cook
Athletic Department Representatives:
Associate Athletic Director for Corporate Marketing Paul Miles
Associate Athletic Director for Development Paul Meyers
Assistant Athletic Director for Development Diane Mendenhall
Emcee: Paul Meyers

Alliance 
Location: Alliance High School Football Field (1450 Box Butte Ave.)
Rain site: Alliance High School Gym (1450 Box Butte Ave.)
Gates Open: 10 a.m. (MST)
Refreshments: Hot dogs, chips and pop will be served
Event: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (MST)
Prizes: Register to win two tickets to the Nebraska vs. Maine
            football season opener, Sept. 3 
            (Must be 19 or older and present at the event to win)
Local Contact: John McGhehey (800-762-8017)
                           First National Bank (124 West 3rd St.)

Ogallala
Location: Ogallala High School Football Field (6th & East G St.)
Rain site: Ogallala High School Gym (6th & East G St.) 
Hot Dog Tailgate Party: 12:30 p.m. (MST)
Refreshments: Hot dogs, pop, beans and chips will be served
Event: 2-3:30 p.m. (MST) 
Prizes: Register to win two tickets to Nebraska vs. Maine
           football season opener, Sept. 3
           Register at Buenz U-Save Pharmacy, Adams Bank & Trust
           Pinnacle Bank and Valley Bank & Trust
           (Must be 19 or older - Three winners will be chosen -
           Must be present to win)
Local Contact: Clark Anderson (308-284-2360)

Team: 3
Cities: York and Kearney
Guest Coaches:
Head Coach Bill Callahan
Receivers Coach Ted Gilmore
Graduate Assistant Coach (Defense) Aaron Stamn
Women’s Softball Coach Rhonda Revelle
Athletic Department Representative:
Associate Athletic Director for Football Tim Cassidy
Emcee: Patrick Combs (Voice of Memorial Stadium)

York (Moved Inside)
Location: York City Auditorium (612 Nebraska Ave.)
Lunch: 11 a.m.
Event: Noon-1:30 p.m.
Prizes: Register to win two tickets to Nebraska vs. Maine
              football season opener, Sept. 3
              (Must be 19 or older and present to win)
Local Contact: Tom Zegers (402-362-4411) 
                            York State Bank (700 Lincoln Ave.)

Kearney (Moved Inside)
Location: Kearney High School
Gates Open: 3:30 p.m.
Event: 4-5:30 p.m.
Prizes: Register to win two tickets to Nebraska vs. Maine
            football season opener, Sept. 3
            Register at any Platte Valley State Bank location in Grand Island or Kearney
            (Must be 19 or older and present to win)
Local Contact: Vicki Harper (308-234-2424)
                           Platte Valley State Bank and Trust
                           (2223 2nd Avenue, Kearney)

Team: 4
Cities: Omaha and Fremont
Guest Coaches:
Defensive Line Coach John Blake
Offensive Line Coach Dennis Wagner
Graduate Assistant Coach (Offense) Angus McClure
Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach Scott Spinelli
Athletic Department Representative:
Executive Associate Athletic Director Marc Boehm
Emcee: Randy Lee (Pinnacle)

Fremont (Moved Inside)
Rain site: Main Arena at Christensen Field 
Tailgate Party: 11 a.m. (Local entertainment)
Red Hat Contest: 11:30 a.m.
Refreshments: Free hot dogs
Event: Noon-1:30 p.m.
Prizes: Free mini-footballs to first 100 Kids under 12
            Register to win two tickets to Nebraska vs. Maine
            football season opener, Sept. 3
            (Must be 19 or older and present to win)
Local Contact: Diane Mallettee (402-753-2264)
                          Fremont National Bank and Trust
                          (152 East 6th St.)
                    
Omaha (Boys Town) (Moved Inside)
Location: Palrang Field House (Boys Town)
Refreshments: 3:30 p.m.
Event: 4-5:30 p.m.
Prizes: Register to win two tickets to Nebraska vs. Maine
            football season opener, Sept. 3
            (Must be 19 or older and present to win)
Local Contact: Nancy Lazer (402-633-2240)
                          First National Bank (1620 Dodge Street)

Team: 5
Cities: Beatrice and Lincoln
Guest Coaches:
Running Backs Coach Randy Jordan
Special Teams Coordinator and Safeties Coach Bill Busch
Women's Basketball Assistant Coach LaKale Malone
Athletic Department Representatives:
Athletic Director Steve Pederson
Chris Anderson, Associate Athletic Director for Communications
Keith Zimmer Assistant Athletic Director for Student Life

Beatrice
Location: Beatrice Athletic Park (4th and High St.)
Rain site: Beatrice Middle School (215 North 5th St.)
Tailgate Party: 11-11:45 a.m.
Event: Noon-1:30 p.m.
Prizes: Register to win two tickets to Nebraska vs. Maine
            football season opener, Sept. 3
            (Must be 19 or older and present to win)
Local Contact: Jim Spangler (402-228-4241)
                      First National Bank Omaha-Beatrice 
                      (2205 No. 6th St.)

Lincoln (Moved Inside)
Location: East High School Gym (73rd & A St.)
Gates Open: 4 p.m.
Event: 4:30-6 p.m.
Prizes: Register to win two tickets to Nebraska vs. Maine
            football season opener, Sept. 3
            Register at any First National Bank location in Lincoln
            (Must be 19 or older and present to win)
Local Contact: Barb Bauer (402-323-5248)
                         First National Bank (134 So. 13th Street)