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
@amiejust.com
· 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 | "I don’t know if it’ll ever be done again."
Twenty-five years after winning the program's second national championship, the 2000 Nebraska volleyball team's legacy still lives on.
Part V of Selfless Underdogs:
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Twenty-five years after winning the program's second national championship, the 2000 Nebraska volleyball team's legacy still lives on.
Part V of Selfless Underdogs:
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The Selfless Underdogs: The legacy of Nebraska volleyball’s 2000 champions
Twenty-five years later, Nebraska volleyball’s 2000 national champions are still bound by something bigger than a trophy.
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December 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
NEW | "I don’t know if it’ll ever be done again."
Twenty-five years after winning the program's second national championship, the 2000 Nebraska volleyball team's legacy still lives on.
Part V of Selfless Underdogs:
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Twenty-five years after winning the program's second national championship, the 2000 Nebraska volleyball team's legacy still lives on.
Part V of Selfless Underdogs:
journalstar.com/sports/huske...
It’s Super Brawl time.
My heart rate is already elevated.
My heart rate is already elevated.
December 20, 2025 at 9:11 PM
It’s Super Brawl time.
My heart rate is already elevated.
My heart rate is already elevated.
NEW | "This would be a great movie."
How did Nebraska rally against South Carolina in the second round of the 2000 NCAAs? How did Nebraska gut it out against Wisconsin in the final?
It all starts with a dreamcatcher.
Part IV of Selfless Underdogs:
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How did Nebraska rally against South Carolina in the second round of the 2000 NCAAs? How did Nebraska gut it out against Wisconsin in the final?
It all starts with a dreamcatcher.
Part IV of Selfless Underdogs:
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The Selfless Underdogs: The night Nebraska volleyball stopped being afraid
A red hula hoop, strands of yarn and a brass ring helped Nebraska volleyball release its fear — and fueled an unforgettable title run.
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December 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM
NEW | "This would be a great movie."
How did Nebraska rally against South Carolina in the second round of the 2000 NCAAs? How did Nebraska gut it out against Wisconsin in the final?
It all starts with a dreamcatcher.
Part IV of Selfless Underdogs:
journalstar.com/sports/huske...
How did Nebraska rally against South Carolina in the second round of the 2000 NCAAs? How did Nebraska gut it out against Wisconsin in the final?
It all starts with a dreamcatcher.
Part IV of Selfless Underdogs:
journalstar.com/sports/huske...
NEW | "He just really stamped in my brain that we could win it all."
Ahead of the 2000 season, Nebraska received one of the lowest preseason rankings in program history.
But an early-season win built early belief:
Part III of Selfless Underdogs:
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Ahead of the 2000 season, Nebraska received one of the lowest preseason rankings in program history.
But an early-season win built early belief:
Part III of Selfless Underdogs:
journalstar.com/sports/huske...
The Selfless Underdogs: The moment Nebraska volleyball knew 2000 was special
They weren’t supposed to be this good. Twenty-five years later, the belief that powered Nebraska volleyball’s 2000 season still resonates.
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December 19, 2025 at 2:37 PM
NEW | "He just really stamped in my brain that we could win it all."
Ahead of the 2000 season, Nebraska received one of the lowest preseason rankings in program history.
But an early-season win built early belief:
Part III of Selfless Underdogs:
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Ahead of the 2000 season, Nebraska received one of the lowest preseason rankings in program history.
But an early-season win built early belief:
Part III of Selfless Underdogs:
journalstar.com/sports/huske...
NEW | "It was a big reality check."
What was the foundation for the 2000 Nebraska volleyball team's success?
The China trip that changed everything for Nebraska volleyball:
Part II of Selfless Underdogs:
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What was the foundation for the 2000 Nebraska volleyball team's success?
The China trip that changed everything for Nebraska volleyball:
Part II of Selfless Underdogs:
journalstar.com/sports/huske...
The Selfless Underdogs: The China trip that changed everything for Nebraska volleyball
Jetlag, culture shock and hardship defined Nebraska volleyball’s first overseas trip. Two decades later, players still believe it helped forge a championship team.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
NEW | "It was a big reality check."
What was the foundation for the 2000 Nebraska volleyball team's success?
The China trip that changed everything for Nebraska volleyball:
Part II of Selfless Underdogs:
journalstar.com/sports/huske...
What was the foundation for the 2000 Nebraska volleyball team's success?
The China trip that changed everything for Nebraska volleyball:
Part II of Selfless Underdogs:
journalstar.com/sports/huske...
NEW | "That title is still brushed under the rug.”
It's been 25 years since Nebraska's 2000 team finished its improbable run at 34-0.
How'd they do it?
Part 1 of Selfless Underdogs:
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It's been 25 years since Nebraska's 2000 team finished its improbable run at 34-0.
How'd they do it?
Part 1 of Selfless Underdogs:
journalstar.com/sports/huske...
The Selfless Underdogs: The improbable run of the 2000 Nebraska volleyball team
Twenty-five years later, John Cook still wears one ring — a reminder of Nebraska volleyball’s most improbable, overlooked national championship.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
NEW | "That title is still brushed under the rug.”
It's been 25 years since Nebraska's 2000 team finished its improbable run at 34-0.
How'd they do it?
Part 1 of Selfless Underdogs:
journalstar.com/sports/huske...
It's been 25 years since Nebraska's 2000 team finished its improbable run at 34-0.
How'd they do it?
Part 1 of Selfless Underdogs:
journalstar.com/sports/huske...
NEW | Is it the hope that kills you? Or is it the lack of hope that comes and gets you?
On Sunday, Nebraska fans received a two-for-one special of both kinds of pain.
On Nebraska’s lone loss of the season — a heartbreaking 5-setter to Texas A&M in the Elite Eight.
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On Sunday, Nebraska fans received a two-for-one special of both kinds of pain.
On Nebraska’s lone loss of the season — a heartbreaking 5-setter to Texas A&M in the Elite Eight.
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Amie Just: Nebraska’s miracle fourth set brought hope — then heartbreak
For one unforgettable set, it felt impossible that Nebraska could lose. The fifth set delivered a crushing end to a perfect season.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:10 AM
NEW | Is it the hope that kills you? Or is it the lack of hope that comes and gets you?
On Sunday, Nebraska fans received a two-for-one special of both kinds of pain.
On Nebraska’s lone loss of the season — a heartbreaking 5-setter to Texas A&M in the Elite Eight.
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On Sunday, Nebraska fans received a two-for-one special of both kinds of pain.
On Nebraska’s lone loss of the season — a heartbreaking 5-setter to Texas A&M in the Elite Eight.
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S2 | Texas A&M 25, Nebraska 22
The Bob is in disbelief. Nebraska is down 0-2 in the Elite Eight.
Texas A&M is one set away from making the program's first-ever Final Four.
If Nebraska makes it to Kansas City, the Huskers will need to reverse sweep.
The Bob is in disbelief. Nebraska is down 0-2 in the Elite Eight.
Texas A&M is one set away from making the program's first-ever Final Four.
If Nebraska makes it to Kansas City, the Huskers will need to reverse sweep.
December 14, 2025 at 9:08 PM
S2 | Texas A&M 25, Nebraska 22
The Bob is in disbelief. Nebraska is down 0-2 in the Elite Eight.
Texas A&M is one set away from making the program's first-ever Final Four.
If Nebraska makes it to Kansas City, the Huskers will need to reverse sweep.
The Bob is in disbelief. Nebraska is down 0-2 in the Elite Eight.
Texas A&M is one set away from making the program's first-ever Final Four.
If Nebraska makes it to Kansas City, the Huskers will need to reverse sweep.
S1 | Texas A&M 25, Nebraska 22
Set point: service ace by Maddie Waak.
The difference: The Aggie serve.
The Aggies had four aces in that set and served really, really tough — stretching and stressing Nebraska's serve receive.
Set point: service ace by Maddie Waak.
The difference: The Aggie serve.
The Aggies had four aces in that set and served really, really tough — stretching and stressing Nebraska's serve receive.
December 14, 2025 at 8:36 PM
S1 | Texas A&M 25, Nebraska 22
Set point: service ace by Maddie Waak.
The difference: The Aggie serve.
The Aggies had four aces in that set and served really, really tough — stretching and stressing Nebraska's serve receive.
Set point: service ace by Maddie Waak.
The difference: The Aggie serve.
The Aggies had four aces in that set and served really, really tough — stretching and stressing Nebraska's serve receive.
Fifteen minutes before first serve here ahead of the Elite Eight, Nebraska's Allie Sczech tripped over a ball during warmups.
She came up limping and was tearful as she walked off the court.
The rest of the team has come back out. Sczech has not.
Something to watch.
She came up limping and was tearful as she walked off the court.
The rest of the team has come back out. Sczech has not.
Something to watch.
December 14, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Fifteen minutes before first serve here ahead of the Elite Eight, Nebraska's Allie Sczech tripped over a ball during warmups.
She came up limping and was tearful as she walked off the court.
The rest of the team has come back out. Sczech has not.
Something to watch.
She came up limping and was tearful as she walked off the court.
The rest of the team has come back out. Sczech has not.
Something to watch.
S1 | Nebraska 25, Kansas 12
That was domination by the Huskers, my goodness.
Rebekah Allick went a perfect 6-for-6, and Andi Jackson had four blocks. Olivia Mauch w/ 2 aces.
Nebraska hit .357 in S1. Kansas hit -.024.
That was domination by the Huskers, my goodness.
Rebekah Allick went a perfect 6-for-6, and Andi Jackson had four blocks. Olivia Mauch w/ 2 aces.
Nebraska hit .357 in S1. Kansas hit -.024.
December 13, 2025 at 3:49 AM
S1 | Nebraska 25, Kansas 12
That was domination by the Huskers, my goodness.
Rebekah Allick went a perfect 6-for-6, and Andi Jackson had four blocks. Olivia Mauch w/ 2 aces.
Nebraska hit .357 in S1. Kansas hit -.024.
That was domination by the Huskers, my goodness.
Rebekah Allick went a perfect 6-for-6, and Andi Jackson had four blocks. Olivia Mauch w/ 2 aces.
Nebraska hit .357 in S1. Kansas hit -.024.
It's like I know what I'm talking about sometimes.
Texas A&M wins S4, 25-18, over Louisville
We are going to five in Lincoln.
Texas A&M wins S4, 25-18, over Louisville
We are going to five in Lincoln.
My early prediction: This match goes five sets.
December 13, 2025 at 2:19 AM
It's like I know what I'm talking about sometimes.
Texas A&M wins S4, 25-18, over Louisville
We are going to five in Lincoln.
Texas A&M wins S4, 25-18, over Louisville
We are going to five in Lincoln.
Hello 👋🏻
👍🏻 No. 6 Texas A&M (25-4)
versus
🐤 No. 9 Louisville (26-6)
The winner advances to the Regional Final.
The early-arriving Nebraska fans appear to be cheering for Louisville. (Which makes sense.)
👍🏻 No. 6 Texas A&M (25-4)
versus
🐤 No. 9 Louisville (26-6)
The winner advances to the Regional Final.
The early-arriving Nebraska fans appear to be cheering for Louisville. (Which makes sense.)
December 13, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Hello 👋🏻
👍🏻 No. 6 Texas A&M (25-4)
versus
🐤 No. 9 Louisville (26-6)
The winner advances to the Regional Final.
The early-arriving Nebraska fans appear to be cheering for Louisville. (Which makes sense.)
👍🏻 No. 6 Texas A&M (25-4)
versus
🐤 No. 9 Louisville (26-6)
The winner advances to the Regional Final.
The early-arriving Nebraska fans appear to be cheering for Louisville. (Which makes sense.)
NEW | “I told my wife, ‘I got 28 days to act like I used to. Then I’ll go back to being an old man.'”
Phil Snow is leading the Blackshirts for a month, and that group could desperately use the energy and zest that the "old horse" exudes.
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Phil Snow is leading the Blackshirts for a month, and that group could desperately use the energy and zest that the "old horse" exudes.
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Amie Just: Phil Snow’s ‘old man’ routine pauses for Nebraska’s 28-day push
Phil Snow’s 28-day stint as Nebraska’s defensive coordinator is all about energy, accountability and urgency.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:56 PM
NEW | “I told my wife, ‘I got 28 days to act like I used to. Then I’ll go back to being an old man.'”
Phil Snow is leading the Blackshirts for a month, and that group could desperately use the energy and zest that the "old horse" exudes.
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Phil Snow is leading the Blackshirts for a month, and that group could desperately use the energy and zest that the "old horse" exudes.
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NEW | "It’s amazing what’s happening in our small state."
What began as grassroots campaigns has transformed into a cultural phenomenon.
In 2025, Nebraska led the nation in volleyball prospects per capita for P4, NCAAT players.
On volleyball's rise:
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What began as grassroots campaigns has transformed into a cultural phenomenon.
In 2025, Nebraska led the nation in volleyball prospects per capita for P4, NCAAT players.
On volleyball's rise:
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'A competitive cauldron:' Nebraska produces the most volleyball prospects per capita. How?
Nebraska leads the nation in per-capita NCAA volleyball players — by a wide margin. What’s driving the surge?
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December 9, 2025 at 3:15 PM
NEW | "It’s amazing what’s happening in our small state."
What began as grassroots campaigns has transformed into a cultural phenomenon.
In 2025, Nebraska led the nation in volleyball prospects per capita for P4, NCAAT players.
On volleyball's rise:
journalstar.com/sports/huske...
What began as grassroots campaigns has transformed into a cultural phenomenon.
In 2025, Nebraska led the nation in volleyball prospects per capita for P4, NCAAT players.
On volleyball's rise:
journalstar.com/sports/huske...
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:
journalstar.com/sports/huske...
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