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Weeks before Husker football home opener, tailgating season got a 'nice little warmup'

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Rick Dobbeleare of Illinois joined his daughter and son-in-law's tailgate for Volleyball Day in Nebraska, which in some ways was the unofficial kickoff to tailgating season.

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Husker fan Casey Bogenrief enjoys a drink outside of Memorial Stadium on Aug. 30 during Volleyball Day in Nebraska.

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My first tailgate of the year didn't come on a fall football Saturday.

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Photos: Nebraska volleyball hosts grand outdoor match at Memorial Stadium

The national anthem is being played before the volleyball game between UNK and Wayne State on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at Memorial Stadium.

JUSTIN WAN Journal Star

University of Nebraska-Lincoln freshman Josh Machan tries to stay cool during Volleyball Day in Nebraska on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at Memorial Stadium.

JUSTIN WAN Journal Star

Troy Dvorak of Milford enjoys beer during Volleyball Day in Nebraska on Aug. 30, 2023, at Memorial Stadium.  Husker football and volleyball fans will have the opportunity to enjoy a cold beer, wine or other alcoholic drink while taking in action at Memorial Stadium and Devaney Center beginning in the 2025 season.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo

Nadine Ault sells beer during Volleyball Day in Nebraska on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at Memorial Stadium

JUSTIN WAN Journal Star

Nebraska players celebrate after winning the first set against Omaha during Volleyball Day in Nebraska on Aug. 30, 2023, at Memorial Stadium.

Journal Star file photo

Nebraska's Lexi Rodriguez (8) and Merritt Beason (13) runs onto the court for the stadium match on Aug. 30, 2023, at Memorial Stadium.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo

Nebraska former head coach Terry Pettit (right) is being recognized by Gov. Jim Pillen during Volleyball Day in Nebraska on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

The Savannah Bananas game at Memorial Stadium is expected to draw over 80,000 fans, but Volleyball Day in Nebraska's crowd of 92,003 appears to remain safe as a venue record.

Journal Star file photo

John Cook walks onto the playing court at Memorial Stadium for Nebraska's outdoor match in Aug. 2023 in Lincoln.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo

Nebraska head coach John Cook and assistant coach Jaylen Reyes coach the team during the game against Omaha on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Club team volleyball players, including Kenzie MacDonald of Omaha (left), 13, and her twin Kyra MacDonald, cheer during the final moments of the Nebraska volleyball match against Omaha on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Former Nebraska football player Kenny Bell greets athletic director Trev Alberts ahead of Volleyball Day in Nebraska on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at Memorial Stadium.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Former Nebraska volleyball players open the gate to the Tunnel Walk on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star

Nebraska's Laney Choboy (first right) celebrates with her teammates during a post game light show after their match against Omaha defeated Omaha at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

92,003 people attended Nebraska's match against Omaha on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium, setting a new world record for attendance at a women's sporting event.         

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

High School students watch the Huskers during the second set at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Drea Hooper, from Omaha, cheers on the Huskers as they take on Omaha during the first set at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Doug Felber watches Omaha take on Nebraska from the top stands during the first set at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

The Huskers sing along to a song while watching a light show after a record-breaking match against Omaha on Aug. 30 at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

Nebraska head coach John Cook shrugs after he gives a short speech following a record setting match against Omaha at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Nebraska's Bergen Reilly celebrates a point against Omaha during the third set at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Nebraska's Lexi Rodriguez and Merritt Beason run on to the court ahead of their match against Omaha at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

92,003 people attended Nebraska's match against Omaha on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium, setting a new world record for attendance at a women's sporting event.         

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Omaha's Kali Jurgensmeier (top left) and Emily Huss attempt to defend a kill by Nebraska's Bekka Allick during their match at Volleyball Day in Nebraska on Aug. 30 at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

Nebraska's Maggie Mendelson (center) celebrates with her team after a challenge call was overturned during the second set against Omaha on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

A fan holds his foam finger and a beer as he is lifted above the crowd during Volleyball Day in Nebraska on Aug. 30, 2023.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

Nebraska's Harper Murray, Ally Batenhorst, and Maggie Mendelson celebrate after scoring during the third set at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Fans shout, "roof, roof, roof," after a block during the third set at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

University of Omaha takes on Nebraska during the second set at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Fans sit along the upper deck while they watch the the second set between Omaha and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Nebraska's Bekka Allick hits past Omaha's Kali Jurgensmeier (top left) during the first set Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Volleyball fans watch a light show and fire works following a record breaking match between Nebraska and Omaha at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Volleyball fans watch a light show following Nebraska's win against Omaha on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Nebraska's Lexi Rodriguez (bottom) performs the worm as her teammates cheer her on following their match against Omaha on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Nebraska's Laney Choboy (first right) celebrates with her teammates during a post game light show after their match against Omaha defeated Omaha at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Nebraska head coach John Cook, wearing his National Championship ring, calls out a play to his team in the third set at Memorial Stadium in 2023 in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Fans cheer as the Husker volleyball team makes its way down the tunnel before the match against Omaha on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Retired Nebraska head coach John Cook (left) and Maisie Boesiger, center, take the court for the record-setting outdoor match at Memorial Stadium in August, which drew 92,003 fans — a world record for a women’s sporting event.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

Former Nebraska head coach Terry Petitt is seen before the match against Omaha on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Omaha takes on Nebraska during the second set on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Volleyball fans do the wave during a break in the action during the match between Omaha and Nebraska on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

The glare from the sun hits the court causing players to be silhouetted against the floor during the second set Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

The glare from the sun hits the court causing players to be silhouetted against the floor during the second set Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

Wayne State's Laney Kathol (left) celebrates with her teammate Rachel Walker after scoring a kill during the second set at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Volleyball fans watch the match from the upper part of the stadium between University of Kearney and Wayne State in the first set at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.30, 2023, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Nebraska-Kearney's Celeste Friesen (bottom right) dives to save the ball from a spike by Wayne State's Maggie Brahmer during their match at Volleyball Day in Nebraska on Aug. 30 at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

Wayne State takes on University of Kearney during during the first set at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Wayne State's Jordan McCormick (left) dives for the ball that was hit by the University of Kearney during the second set at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Wayne State's Chanatee Robles (top left) spikes the ball against University of Kearney's Peyton Neff (first right) and Abby Rose during the second set at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Volleyball fans walk the southeast ramps to their seats on the upper levels of Memorial Stadium ahead of Volleyball Day, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Nebraska fans mill about outside the Addidas shop ahead of Volleyball Day at Memorial Stadium, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

Volleyball fans walk the southeast ramps to their seats on the upper levels of Memorial Stadium ahead of Volleyball Day, on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Lincoln.

KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star

The Wayne State bench, including Wayne State's Brooke Peltz (first right) and Channatee Robles (second right), cheer during their match at Volleyball Day in Nebraska on Aug. 30 at Memorial Stadium.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star file photo

Nebraska's Ally Batenhorst (14), Kennedi Orr (9) and Andi Jackson (15) celebrate a 3-0 victory against Omaha on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at Memorial Stadium during Volleyball Day in Nebraska.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE Journal Star

Hailyn Rohr, 9, cheers at her seat in the stands before the match against Omaha on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star

Kenley Vosburg, 4, and her father, Ian Vosburg (not pictured) wait for the start of the match against Omaha on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star

Nebraska's Hayden Kubik (11) and Ally Batenhorst (14) celebrates a 3-0 victory with their team against Omaha on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at Memorial Stadium during Volleyball Day in Nebraska.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE Journal Star

Nebraska’s first outdoor volleyball match was played on Aug. 30, 2023, inside Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE, Journal Star file photo

Nebraska volleyball celebrates a 3-0 victory against Omaha on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at Memorial Stadium during Volleyball Day in Nebraska.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE Journal Star

Nebraska volleyball celebrates a 3-0 victory against Omaha on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at Memorial Stadium during Volleyball Day in Nebraska.

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Nebraska's Merritt Beason (13) goes for a hit against Univerity of Omaha's McKenna Ruch (4) and Amanda Hardt (9) during the match against Omaha on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 3-0.

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Nebraska's Bergen Reilly (2) sets the ball during the match against Omaha on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 3-0.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE Journal Star

Nebraska’s head coach John Cook coaches against Omaha during the stadium match on Aug. 30 at Memorial Stadium.

Journal Star file photo

Nebraska's Bekka Allick (5) go up for a block against Univerity of Omaha's McKenna Ruch (4) on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won the match 3-0.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE Journal Star

Nebraska’s Andi Jackson (15) celebrates a point during the Huskers' outdoor match against Omaha in Aug. 2023 at Memorial Stadium.

Journal Star file photo

Nebraska's Lexi Rodriguez (8) sets the ball during the match against Omaha on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won the match 3-0.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE Journal Star

Nebraska’s volleyball team, including Bergen Reilly (2) celebrates match point against Omaha on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won the match 3-0.

ARTHUR H. TRICKETT-WILE Journal Star

Nebraska's Andi Jackson (15) hits against Omaha on Aug. 30, 2023, at Memorial Stadium. 

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Two F-16 fighter jets and a KC-135 flew over prior to Nebraska’s match on Volleyball Day.

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Contact the writer at zhammack@journalstar.com or 402-473-7225. On Twitter @HammackLJS

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