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Steven M. Sipple: Former Huskers ecstatic about Hoiberg as optimism for program soars
- Steven M. Sipple
- Mar 31, 2019
- Mar 31, 2019 Updated May 5, 2019
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"Hoiberg for Mayor" signs popped up throughout Lincoln as Nebraska began its transition to a new men's basketball coach.
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Good luck getting tickets next season, that's my first thought.
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Photos: Husker head coach Fred Hoiberg through the years
Fred Hoiberg
New Nebraska men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg waves as he is joined by his wife, Carol (left), as they emerge from the elevator along with athletic director Bill Moos and Huskers football coach Scott Frost for an introductory press conference on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star
Fred Hoiberg
New Nebraska men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg smiles during his introductory press conference on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star
Fred Hoiberg
Newly-hired Nebraska men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg (left) talks with Huskers baseball coach Darin Erstad before throwing out the first pitch before the Huskers' game against Creighton on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at Haymarket Park.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star
Fred Hoiberg
Newly-hired Nebraska men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg threw out the first pitch before the Huskers' game against Creighton on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at Haymarket Park.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star
Fred Hoiberg
Nebraska men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg (left) answers a question as football coach Scott Frost looks on at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum during the 2019 Husker Blitz tour.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star file photo
Fred Hoiberg
Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg acknowledges the cheers of the crowd on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, during NU Basketball Opening Night at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star
Fred Hoiberg
Nebraska guard Cam Mack (3) prepares to dribble the ball as Huskers head coach Fred Hoiberg (left) looks on in the second half against Doane on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star
Fred Hoiberg
Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg watches as an official signals a tipped ball in the first half against Doane on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star
Fred Hoiberg
Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg instructs the Huskers in the second half against Doane on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star
Fred Hoiberg
Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg (left) smiles at a comment from official Lewis Garrison in the closing minutes of the game against South Dakota State on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star
Fred Hoiberg
Big Ten Network's Nick Bahe (right) interviews Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg after the Huskers' 90-73 win over South Dakota State for his first win on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star
Fred Hoiberg
Creighton head coach Greg McDermott (left) and Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg greet each other prior to the Huskers-Bluejays game on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at CHI Health Center.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star
Fred Hoiberg
Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg (left) has a word with official DJ Carstensen after a second-half play against Iowa on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star
Fred Hoiberg
Michigan head coach Juwan Howard greets Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg before the game on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star
Fred Hoiberg
Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg sports new Adidas sneakers for the game against Michigan on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star
Fred Hoiberg
Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg (right) hugs Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo prior to the game on Feb. 20, 2020, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star file photo
Fred Hoiberg
Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg (right) embraces his son, Michigan State’s Jack Hoiberg (10) after the Huskers' 86-65 loss to the Spartans on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star
Fred Hoiberg
Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg talks with Husker guard Cam Mack (3) during a break in the action against Ohio State on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star
Fred Hoiberg
Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg question an official's call in the second half on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star
Fred Hoiberg
Saint Louis announced Friday it was hosting its own basketball games next week rather than playing in Nebraska's multi-team event.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star file photo
Fred Hoiberg
Nebraska guard Haanif Cheatham (22) and his parents and Huskers coach Fred Hoiberg during Senior Day on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
FRANCIS GARDLER, Journal Star
Fred Hoiberg
Head men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg and assistant coach Doc Sadler talk during a Sept. 25, 2019, practice.
Journal Star file photo
Fred Hoiberg
Nebraska head basketball coach Fred Hoiberg waves to the crowd during the Spring Game on April 13, 2019, at Memorial Stadium.
Journal Star file photo
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Gallery: Reactions to Nebraska hiring Fred Hoiberg as its next head coach
Jeff Borzello
- Think Fred Hoiberg is a home run hire for Nebraska
- All signs point to St. John's assistant Matt Abdelmassih joining Hoiberg's staff.
- Expecting announcements early next week.https://t.co/r6mwwqD2yh
— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) March 30, 2019
Husker running backs coach Ryan Held
Onions!!!!!The New Mayor is in town!!! #HuskerBB
— Ryan Held (@CoachRHeld) March 30, 2019
Chris Fickett
#Huskers fans rn https://t.co/uJ8uXkyZex pic.twitter.com/ok3grx0FLC
— Chris Fickett (@ChrisFickett) March 30, 2019
Jack Hoiberg
Congrats Dad!! Happy for you #GoBigRed https://t.co/Y9uZjhlIn3
— Jack Hoiberg (@JackHoiberg) March 31, 2019
Dick Vitale
This is a positive hire ! https://t.co/T3vzUsa1y0
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) March 30, 2019
Dave Diehl
#Huskers pic.twitter.com/VbZDelp0v0
— Dave Diehl (@diehldave) March 30, 2019
Chicago Bulls coach Jim Boylen
Jim Boylen on Fred Hoiberg landing Nebraska job: “I’m really ecstatic for him.”
— Cody Westerlund (@CodyWesterlund) March 30, 2019
Frost and Hoiberg?
Bill Moos brings in Scott Frost and Fred Hoiberg in his first two years.
Husker Nation let’s ride. pic.twitter.com/0Ap6GkQKsF
— Paige Dimakos #PettyPaige (@The_SportsPaige) March 30, 2019
They call him The Mayor
He’s got my vote. Welcome to Lincoln @ISUMayor32! #Nebrasketball #Huskers pic.twitter.com/TL8YhDjk9i
— Neal Mattox (@nealmattox) March 30, 2019
Investment
Nebraska investing and committing to Fred Hoiberg. I love the hire, a perfect fit for both parties. Any hire is all about the staff that follows. Hoiberg bringing Abdelmassih with him is huge, was with Hoiberg at Iowa State and is an excellent recruiter.
— Jarrett Sutton (@JarrettTSutton) March 30, 2019
Now you're all in trouble
— Scott Duncan (@BigRedSox7) March 30, 2019
Hoiberg dancing
“Fred Hoiberg will be the next basketball coach at Nebraska”
me, celebrating: pic.twitter.com/m8MnhIekc6
— kyle (with a $) (@kyleisyoung) March 30, 2019
Palpable buzz
— Russ Behrends (@behrends_russ) March 30, 2019
Is it a home run hire?
— Jayskerheel (@hedginmybets) March 30, 2019
Excitement is real
— Scott Fawkes (@GuyHusks) March 30, 2019
Did someone say palpable buzz?
#Nebrasketball fans right now. #Huskers pic.twitter.com/04QJhRR6IQ
— Paul Weber (@PWeb_HuskerFan) March 30, 2019
Watch: Chris Basnett talks Husker basketball, the hiring of Fred Hoiberg
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