Amie Just
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Washed-up athlete turned sports columnist for the Lincoln Journal Star || Jayhawk who survived the 0-12 year || Big Sky Conference truther || Formerly: Times-Picayune, Missoulian || Funk native || Runner ||
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Amie Just
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· Jun 15
Why does Antrell Taylor 'fight so hard?' Because his father and brother never left his corner
"Let's go, Trelly. Turn up." Even after death, the voices of Antrell Taylor's father and brother push him forward. The result: a national championship run.
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FEATURE | “I wish people knew the ‘why.'"
Why does Antrell Taylor — Nebraska wrestling's first homegrown champion since 2000 — fight so hard?
His father + brother never gave up on him.
Now, after their deaths, he refuses to give up on them.
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Why does Antrell Taylor — Nebraska wrestling's first homegrown champion since 2000 — fight so hard?
His father + brother never gave up on him.
Now, after their deaths, he refuses to give up on them.
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NEW | “They earned the right to be here.”
Long Island’s season ended Friday.
But for the Sharks to make the NCAA Tournament after a July coaching hire and six straight losses to start the year?
Yeah, this was a season to be proud of.
My column:
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Long Island’s season ended Friday.
But for the Sharks to make the NCAA Tournament after a July coaching hire and six straight losses to start the year?
Yeah, this was a season to be proud of.
My column:
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Amie Just: In front of 8,656 fans, Long Island relishes its NCAA chance vs. Nebraska
Nebraska swept Long Island in the NCAA Tournament opener, but the Sharks brought energy and joy into the Devaney Sports Center.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:22 AM
NEW | “They earned the right to be here.”
Long Island’s season ended Friday.
But for the Sharks to make the NCAA Tournament after a July coaching hire and six straight losses to start the year?
Yeah, this was a season to be proud of.
My column:
journalstar.com/sports/huske...
Long Island’s season ended Friday.
But for the Sharks to make the NCAA Tournament after a July coaching hire and six straight losses to start the year?
Yeah, this was a season to be proud of.
My column:
journalstar.com/sports/huske...
Pour one out for Dunker's sanity today.
At least 110 people x 3 minutes = approx. 5.5 hours of public comment.
At least 110 people x 3 minutes = approx. 5.5 hours of public comment.
More than 110 people have signed in to speak at today's University of Nebraska Board of Regents' meeting.
Most of them are faculty, including those from four academic programs that have been proposed for cuts.
It's going to be a long day.
Most of them are faculty, including those from four academic programs that have been proposed for cuts.
It's going to be a long day.
December 5, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Pour one out for Dunker's sanity today.
At least 110 people x 3 minutes = approx. 5.5 hours of public comment.
At least 110 people x 3 minutes = approx. 5.5 hours of public comment.
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson is the Big Ten Running Back of the Year.
What a special year for the kid from Minneapolis who only had one Power 5 offer coming out of high school.
He's the first Husker to win the Big Ten RB award.
What a special year for the kid from Minneapolis who only had one Power 5 offer coming out of high school.
He's the first Husker to win the Big Ten RB award.
December 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Nebraska's Emmett Johnson is the Big Ten Running Back of the Year.
What a special year for the kid from Minneapolis who only had one Power 5 offer coming out of high school.
He's the first Husker to win the Big Ten RB award.
What a special year for the kid from Minneapolis who only had one Power 5 offer coming out of high school.
He's the first Husker to win the Big Ten RB award.
COLUMN | It’s not you, it’s me.
No, this isn’t a Seinfeld episode. It’s the latest saga in Nebraska football.
My thoughts on Nebraska’s breakup with John Butler & what Matt Rhule is looking for with the Huskers’ new DC:
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No, this isn’t a Seinfeld episode. It’s the latest saga in Nebraska football.
My thoughts on Nebraska’s breakup with John Butler & what Matt Rhule is looking for with the Huskers’ new DC:
journalstar.com/sports/huske...
Amie Just: Nebraska's break-up with John Butler, and what Matt Rhule needs in his next DC
Rhule framed Butler’s firing as “it’s not you, it’s me." The Huskers struggled mightily against the run, but was a portal comment the final straw?
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December 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
COLUMN | It’s not you, it’s me.
No, this isn’t a Seinfeld episode. It’s the latest saga in Nebraska football.
My thoughts on Nebraska’s breakup with John Butler & what Matt Rhule is looking for with the Huskers’ new DC:
journalstar.com/sports/huske...
No, this isn’t a Seinfeld episode. It’s the latest saga in Nebraska football.
My thoughts on Nebraska’s breakup with John Butler & what Matt Rhule is looking for with the Huskers’ new DC:
journalstar.com/sports/huske...
FINAL | No. 1 Nebraska sweeps Ohio State to become the first Big Ten team to go 20-0 in conference play since Penn State in 2009.
The Huskers enter the NCAA Tournament at 30-0.
The Huskers enter the NCAA Tournament at 30-0.
November 30, 2025 at 3:25 AM
FINAL | No. 1 Nebraska sweeps Ohio State to become the first Big Ten team to go 20-0 in conference play since Penn State in 2009.
The Huskers enter the NCAA Tournament at 30-0.
The Huskers enter the NCAA Tournament at 30-0.
S1 | Nebraska 25, Penn State 14
Set point: Block from Bergen Reilly and Andi Jackson.
Harper Murray leads the way with 5k on 9 errorless swings for .556. Huskers hit .452 in S1.
Penn State hit .111 in S1 with 3k apiece from Kennedy Martin and Maggie Mendelson.
Set point: Block from Bergen Reilly and Andi Jackson.
Harper Murray leads the way with 5k on 9 errorless swings for .556. Huskers hit .452 in S1.
Penn State hit .111 in S1 with 3k apiece from Kennedy Martin and Maggie Mendelson.
November 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM
S1 | Nebraska 25, Penn State 14
Set point: Block from Bergen Reilly and Andi Jackson.
Harper Murray leads the way with 5k on 9 errorless swings for .556. Huskers hit .452 in S1.
Penn State hit .111 in S1 with 3k apiece from Kennedy Martin and Maggie Mendelson.
Set point: Block from Bergen Reilly and Andi Jackson.
Harper Murray leads the way with 5k on 9 errorless swings for .556. Huskers hit .452 in S1.
Penn State hit .111 in S1 with 3k apiece from Kennedy Martin and Maggie Mendelson.
2Q, 0:37 | Touchdown, Iowa
Mark Gronowski punches it in from 1 yard out.
Iowa 24, Nebraska 16
Mark Gronowski punches it in from 1 yard out.
Iowa 24, Nebraska 16
November 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM
2Q, 0:37 | Touchdown, Iowa
Mark Gronowski punches it in from 1 yard out.
Iowa 24, Nebraska 16
Mark Gronowski punches it in from 1 yard out.
Iowa 24, Nebraska 16
For those curious, Emmett Johnson has accounted for a whopping 81% of Nebraska's offense today with his 172 yards rushing and his 13 yards receiving.
November 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM
For those curious, Emmett Johnson has accounted for a whopping 81% of Nebraska's offense today with his 172 yards rushing and his 13 yards receiving.
2Q, 2:56 | Kyle Cunanan's 35-yard field goal is good.
Iowa 17, Nebraska 16
Iowa 17, Nebraska 16
November 28, 2025 at 6:23 PM
2Q, 2:56 | Kyle Cunanan's 35-yard field goal is good.
Iowa 17, Nebraska 16
Iowa 17, Nebraska 16
2Q, 8:13 | Touchdown, Iowa
Kamari Moulton rushes in for a gain of 3 yards to give Iowa the lead.
Longest drive for Iowa today at 10 drives, 75 yards.
Iowa 17, Nebraska 13
(13-10 is no longer in play.)
Kamari Moulton rushes in for a gain of 3 yards to give Iowa the lead.
Longest drive for Iowa today at 10 drives, 75 yards.
Iowa 17, Nebraska 13
(13-10 is no longer in play.)
November 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM
2Q, 8:13 | Touchdown, Iowa
Kamari Moulton rushes in for a gain of 3 yards to give Iowa the lead.
Longest drive for Iowa today at 10 drives, 75 yards.
Iowa 17, Nebraska 13
(13-10 is no longer in play.)
Kamari Moulton rushes in for a gain of 3 yards to give Iowa the lead.
Longest drive for Iowa today at 10 drives, 75 yards.
Iowa 17, Nebraska 13
(13-10 is no longer in play.)
2Q, 13:53 | Kyle Cunanan's 29-yard field goal is good.
Nebraska 13, Iowa 10
I repeat... The score is 13-10. The score is 13-10.
Nebraska 13, Iowa 10
I repeat... The score is 13-10. The score is 13-10.
November 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
2Q, 13:53 | Kyle Cunanan's 29-yard field goal is good.
Nebraska 13, Iowa 10
I repeat... The score is 13-10. The score is 13-10.
Nebraska 13, Iowa 10
I repeat... The score is 13-10. The score is 13-10.
END 1Q | Nebraska 10, Iowa 10
Nebraska, after the break, has the ball inside the Iowa 20 after the uncharacteristic special teams miscue by the Hawkeyes.
STATS:
Nebraska, after the break, has the ball inside the Iowa 20 after the uncharacteristic special teams miscue by the Hawkeyes.
STATS:
November 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
END 1Q | Nebraska 10, Iowa 10
Nebraska, after the break, has the ball inside the Iowa 20 after the uncharacteristic special teams miscue by the Hawkeyes.
STATS:
Nebraska, after the break, has the ball inside the Iowa 20 after the uncharacteristic special teams miscue by the Hawkeyes.
STATS:
1Q, 4:09 | Emmett Johnson has eclipsed 100 yards for the fifth straight game.
That last carry — a 25-yard rush — has put him at 123 yards on the day on 8 touches.
That last carry — a 25-yard rush — has put him at 123 yards on the day on 8 touches.
November 28, 2025 at 5:47 PM
1Q, 4:09 | Emmett Johnson has eclipsed 100 yards for the fifth straight game.
That last carry — a 25-yard rush — has put him at 123 yards on the day on 8 touches.
That last carry — a 25-yard rush — has put him at 123 yards on the day on 8 touches.
Emmett Johnson: elite.
A 70-yard run, down at the 6-inch line, followed by a 1-yard touchdown.
Nebraska 7, Iowa 0
A 70-yard run, down at the 6-inch line, followed by a 1-yard touchdown.
Nebraska 7, Iowa 0
November 28, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Emmett Johnson: elite.
A 70-yard run, down at the 6-inch line, followed by a 1-yard touchdown.
Nebraska 7, Iowa 0
A 70-yard run, down at the 6-inch line, followed by a 1-yard touchdown.
Nebraska 7, Iowa 0
Hello 👋🏻
It’s cold. It’s Black Friday. It’s Nebraska-Iowa.
It’s cold. It’s Black Friday. It’s Nebraska-Iowa.
November 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Hello 👋🏻
It’s cold. It’s Black Friday. It’s Nebraska-Iowa.
It’s cold. It’s Black Friday. It’s Nebraska-Iowa.
COLUMN | It’s Senior Day at Nebraska.
Ahead of their final game in Memorial Stadium, my annual open letter to the departing crew:
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Ahead of their final game in Memorial Stadium, my annual open letter to the departing crew:
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Amie Just: A letter to Nebraska's seniors ahead of their Memorial Stadium finale
They stayed through coaching changes, injuries and uncertainty. A letter to the Husker seniors who helped hold Nebraska together.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:39 PM
COLUMN | It’s Senior Day at Nebraska.
Ahead of their final game in Memorial Stadium, my annual open letter to the departing crew:
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Ahead of their final game in Memorial Stadium, my annual open letter to the departing crew:
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2Q, 4:09 | Touchdown, Penn State
Nicholas Singleton bullies his way into the end zone for a 4-yard score.
Penn State 17, Nebraska 3
Penn State is up to 240 yards of offense.
Nicholas Singleton bullies his way into the end zone for a 4-yard score.
Penn State 17, Nebraska 3
Penn State is up to 240 yards of offense.
November 23, 2025 at 1:11 AM
2Q, 4:09 | Touchdown, Penn State
Nicholas Singleton bullies his way into the end zone for a 4-yard score.
Penn State 17, Nebraska 3
Penn State is up to 240 yards of offense.
Nicholas Singleton bullies his way into the end zone for a 4-yard score.
Penn State 17, Nebraska 3
Penn State is up to 240 yards of offense.
2Q, 8:31 | Kyle Cunanan's 31-yard field goal is good.
Penn State 10, Nebraska 3
Penn State 10, Nebraska 3
November 23, 2025 at 1:00 AM
2Q, 8:31 | Kyle Cunanan's 31-yard field goal is good.
Penn State 10, Nebraska 3
Penn State 10, Nebraska 3
1Q, 11:29 | On fourth-and-1 from the Penn State 2-yard line, Emmett Johnson's run goes nowhere.
Turnover on downs.
The 64 yards Nebraska gained on that series? All 64 came from Emmett Johnson.
Turnover on downs.
The 64 yards Nebraska gained on that series? All 64 came from Emmett Johnson.
November 23, 2025 at 12:14 AM
1Q, 11:29 | On fourth-and-1 from the Penn State 2-yard line, Emmett Johnson's run goes nowhere.
Turnover on downs.
The 64 yards Nebraska gained on that series? All 64 came from Emmett Johnson.
Turnover on downs.
The 64 yards Nebraska gained on that series? All 64 came from Emmett Johnson.
Hello 👋🏻
📍State College, Pennsylvania
📍State College, Pennsylvania
November 22, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Hello 👋🏻
📍State College, Pennsylvania
📍State College, Pennsylvania
Hello 👋🏻
Let’s do that hockey.
Let’s do that hockey.
November 21, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Hello 👋🏻
Let’s do that hockey.
Let’s do that hockey.
FINAL | No. 1 Nebraska sweeps Iowa, 25-15, 25-21, 25-18, to clinch at least a share of the Big Ten championship for the third straight season.
Nebraska moves to 27-0 on the season.
Nebraska moves to 27-0 on the season.
November 21, 2025 at 2:36 AM
FINAL | No. 1 Nebraska sweeps Iowa, 25-15, 25-21, 25-18, to clinch at least a share of the Big Ten championship for the third straight season.
Nebraska moves to 27-0 on the season.
Nebraska moves to 27-0 on the season.
S1 | Nebraska 25, Iowa 15
Set point: Kill by Skyler Pierce
Taylor Landfair leads Nebraska with 5k on 9 errorless swings. Three Huskers (Virginia Adriano, Harper Murray, Andi Jackson) have aces.
Huskers hit .464 in S1. Iowa hit .152.
Set point: Kill by Skyler Pierce
Taylor Landfair leads Nebraska with 5k on 9 errorless swings. Three Huskers (Virginia Adriano, Harper Murray, Andi Jackson) have aces.
Huskers hit .464 in S1. Iowa hit .152.
November 21, 2025 at 1:28 AM
S1 | Nebraska 25, Iowa 15
Set point: Kill by Skyler Pierce
Taylor Landfair leads Nebraska with 5k on 9 errorless swings. Three Huskers (Virginia Adriano, Harper Murray, Andi Jackson) have aces.
Huskers hit .464 in S1. Iowa hit .152.
Set point: Kill by Skyler Pierce
Taylor Landfair leads Nebraska with 5k on 9 errorless swings. Three Huskers (Virginia Adriano, Harper Murray, Andi Jackson) have aces.
Huskers hit .464 in S1. Iowa hit .152.
FINAL | Nebraska 82, North Dakota State 70
The Huskers move to 4-0 on the season after Amiah Hargrove leads the Huskers with 17 points off the bench on a perfect 7-of-7 and Britt Prince scores 16.
The Huskers have scored 80+ in all four games thus far.
The Huskers move to 4-0 on the season after Amiah Hargrove leads the Huskers with 17 points off the bench on a perfect 7-of-7 and Britt Prince scores 16.
The Huskers have scored 80+ in all four games thus far.
November 16, 2025 at 7:51 PM
FINAL | Nebraska 82, North Dakota State 70
The Huskers move to 4-0 on the season after Amiah Hargrove leads the Huskers with 17 points off the bench on a perfect 7-of-7 and Britt Prince scores 16.
The Huskers have scored 80+ in all four games thus far.
The Huskers move to 4-0 on the season after Amiah Hargrove leads the Huskers with 17 points off the bench on a perfect 7-of-7 and Britt Prince scores 16.
The Huskers have scored 80+ in all four games thus far.