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New York Times
3 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Dana Holgorsen finds a comfort zone at Nebraska: ‘I'm back doing what I love'
LINCOLN, Neb. — A whiteboard covers the east-facing wall in Dana Holgorsen's office at the Osborne Legacy Complex. On it, scrawled terminology and diagrams of plays mark the signature of an offensive wizard in his comfort zone. 'I'm back doing what I love, what I probably know that I'm better at than the CEO-type stuff,' Holgorsen said in the third week of June, his eighth month as the Nebraska offensive coordinator. Advertisement His office windows allow a view to the north, and a glass door opens to a balcony with a table, where he can sit and watch over the practice fields below. Rain splashed the table on this Wednesday morning during an interview in his office. Holgorsen said he doesn't care about getting wet. Nor does he care about the temperature as it soars to 100 degrees in June or when it dips to 15 below in January, when he would walk to work, slightly less than a mile, from his pad in the Haymarket district. He cares about comfort. He didn't feel that at Houston, where he coached for the last five of his 13 seasons as a head coach. He'll always go back to visit his three children. He's closing on the sale next week of one home that he owns there, and he wants to unload the other. Holgorsen hasn't owned a car for more than a year and a half. When he was fired as the head coach at Houston in November 2023, the dealer who provided the vehicle came to retrieve it and made an effort to sell him another set of wheels. Holgorsen said no thanks. The dealer offered to let Holgorsen keep the car he'd been driving. He declined. Houston is paying Holgorsen's $14.8 million buyout over a four-year period. He inked a two-year deal with Nebraska in December that pays him $1.2 million annually. 'I'm in a good headspace,' he said. Holgorsen is wrapping his busiest three-week stretch of the year, he said. Nebraska hosts recruits and stages camps on a seemingly endless loop for much of June. Mixed in, the coaching staff is allowed eight hours per week with the current roster in organized team activities. The OTAs are generally broken into short segments. They don't include hitting or work in pads, but Holgorsen values the time to reinstall plays and concepts. The Huskers conduct film and meeting sessions and run individual drills, routes on air, and review motions and alignments. 'To me, it just gets you ready for camp,' Holgorsen said. Advertisement Training camp starts July 28, one month before the season opener against Cincinnati at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Meanwhile, Holgorsen is continuing a deep review of video cut-ups from spring practice. He's scripting the full first week of offensive install for camp. He'll be done with it this weekend. Then what? 'Dana things,' said Holgorsen, who turns 54 on Saturday. Holgorsen took control of the Nebraska offense in the second week of November after the Huskers lost four consecutive games. He'd been out of a full-time role in coaching for just short of a year and was living in Texas when Matt Rhule called. The move by Rhule, in his second season, hinted at desperation. At minimum, it was a gamble. But the Huskers needed to take a big swing. In 10 victories under Rhule before Holgorsen came on board, Nebraska allowed an average of 9.2 points, and not once more than 14. The problem was on the offensive side. Finishing the season with Holgorsen calling shots, Nebraska won two of four games, allowing 24 and 15 points. In its 20-15 win against Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl, the Huskers' offense was able to run out the final 4 minutes, 11 seconds of the clock. Quarterback Dylan Raiola took a knee three times at the end to secure the victory. It represented a big step. To that point, in four games with Holgorsen at the helm, Raiola completed 71.7 percent of his passes for 6.5 yards per attempt, with three touchdowns and three interceptions. In the four games prior, he connected on 58.5 percent for 5.4 yards per attempt, with one touchdown and six picks. Nearly six months after the bowl victory, Nebraska's first since 2016, Holgorsen sees more growth from his QB. 'He's not a freshman anymore,' the coach said. 'Having a year under his belt, I see that leadership stuff start to stand out. He's doing a really good job in the locker room. He's doing a really good job off the field. He's bonding with his teammates better. I think those are all signs of maturity.' Advertisement Raiola took receivers Dane Key and Jacory Barney to the College World Series in Omaha this week. That trio joined other pass catchers on a Raiola-sponsored trip to Texas for training exercises last month. Raiola is a former five-star signee who spurned Ohio State and Georgia to play for his father's alma mater. When it comes to his QB, Holgorsen believes that to whom much is given, much is required. 'He understands that component of being the starting quarterback,' the OC said. 'I've been very impressed with how he's attacked this summer. I think it's awesome. I see a different side to him now than I did when I got here.' The integration of Holgorsen's offense and how to build it with pieces at his disposal, he said, 'makes sense to me now.' In November, he had to adjust his standard approach to running an offense to avoid disrupting players. 'Going into Year 3 with coach Rhule, the continuity just makes a lot more sense,' Holgorsen said. 'And it's night and day compared to what we were doing toward the end of the year.' On Sunday, Holgorsen will travel to Key West, Fla. There, he plans to reunite with Hal Mumme and Kliff Kingsbury. They connected at the memorial service for Mike Leach in December 2022, days after Leach died of complications from a heart attack at age 61. They're a tight group. Mumme contributed heavily to the development of the air raid offense as head coach at Iowa Wesleyan from 1989 to 1991. Leach was Mumme's OC; Holgorsen played wide receiver for them. They all moved to coach at Valdosta State. During that stint, Holgorsen first visited Key West with Leach. Leach and Mumme went to Kentucky before Leach reunited with Holgorsen at Texas Tech in 2000. Holgorsen served as Leach's OC in Lubbock for eight years. They designed plays for Kingsbury, the QB who became Tech's head coach in 2013 and now coordinates the offense for the Washington Commanders. While at Leach's memorial, the air raid crew vowed to gather someday to celebrate Leach. Part of the group is doing it next week in Leach's favorite beach spot to relax. The legendary coach, who last worked at Mississippi State, visited Key West often and lived there between jobs at Texas Tech and Washington State. Advertisement 'He would just walk around Key West and talk to strangers all day long,' Holgorsen said. 'That was him.' The multi-day event was coordinated by Eli Manning's TV series, 'Eli's Places,' produced by NFL Films and ESPN. The idea calls for Holgorsen, Mumme, Kingsbury and possibly some others — Holgorsen doesn't know many details — to simply pay homage to their lost friend. 'We're just going to go to different bars and spots and tell stories about Mike,' Holgorsen said. From Florida, Holgorsen is headed to Europe with his son, Logan, to attend the F1 Austrian Grand Prix and tour the Swiss Alps. Dana said he might stay for a few days in Italy or Greece, then head to Cabo San Lucas in Mexico with his two daughters and Logan. 'Where I head after that is a mystery,' he said. He'll be back in Lincoln a couple of days before camp in late July, ready to change the trajectory of Nebraska's offensive play. He'll do it by starting each day on his feet, getting outside and walking. It clears his mind. 'There's scientific evidence,' Holgorsen said, 'that sunlight for the first hour or two in the morning, that's the best thing for you to wake up.' The walking, too, allows him to feel a connection to Leach, who famously walked to work often while at Washington State. Holgorsen said he feels a responsibility to help carry Leach's legacy. In a place like Lincoln, that's not difficult, with its affection for football. Holgorsen has taken well to this state — and to his place in the Nebraska football machine — since a hurried introduction last fall.
BBC News
3 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
RAF Waddington personnel to parade through Lincoln centre
More than 100 RAF personnel will march through Lincoln to exercise their freedom of the city awarded the honour to RAF Waddington in 1959 as a mark of respect and appreciation for their parade will take place on 26 June, starting at 11:30 BST from St Martin's Square and making its way down the high Fenn, civic and international partnerships manager, said: "We are proud to celebrate this special relationship every year." The RAF band will perform as the procession passes under the Stonebow before pausing at the war memorial just after 11:35 will be a flypast from the Red Arrows at 11:40 BST, organiser said.A reading by radio presenter Melvyn Prior will take place at the war memorial before the parade continues through the Cornhill Quarter, finishing in City Square where the march will end at about 12:00 closures will be in place throughout the morning. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
4 hours ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Hospital parking charges in Lincolnshire to rise by up to 150%
Parking charges at some hospitals in Lincolnshire will increase from next month, with one going up by 150%.The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has revealed a new pricing structure for its sites at Lincoln, Boston and Grantham, which will come into force on 1 up to 30 minutes will be free of charge, but stays of up to four hours will increase from £2 to £ Parkhill, group chief estates and facilities officer, said the trust had kept charges to a minimum. He said: "Parking charges were reduced at the hospitals in 2020 and these prices have remained in place for the last five years." The trust said it had made a series of changes to improve car parking across the hospital sites, including having dedicated spaces for patients and the new scheme, charges for up to an hour and two hours will rise by £1 to £2 and £3 charge for up to three hours will double from £2 to £4 and up to four hours will increase from £2 to £ that are longer than four hours will now be priced at £ for blue badge holders will remain free and there will also be concessions for cancer patients, as well as parents and guardians who have children admitted to a parking across the three hospital sites will also remain free of charge. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Irish Daily Mirror
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Shamrock Rovers' Danny Mandroiu on 'strange and bizarre' Mark Kennedy comments
Danny Mandroiu felt his reputation could have been tarnished by Mark Kennedy's barbed assessment of him at Lincoln City. But while he branded the jibe 'strange and bizarre', the Shamrock Rovers ace claims he has no lingering beef with the former Ireland was snapped up by the Imps from Rovers in 2022 and was a regular in League One, making 56 league appearances and scoring 14 goals. But in October 2023, then Lincoln boss Kennedy let rip at the Dubliner after he was sent off in a home defeat to blasted Mandroiu, claiming he would 'become just another statistic' unless he changed his approach to the game. Kennedy said: "We're here to educate him and help him, not destroy his talent. I don't know where he'll be in five years, he could be in the Championship, he could be back in Ireland. If he changes his mentality and there's structure to his game, he's got incredible talent and he can go wherever he wants to go. But if he doesn't change that, he'll just be another statistic.' Click this link or scan the QR code to receive the latest League of Ireland news and top stories from the Irish Mirror. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Kennedy was sacked three days later and Lincoln's chief executive Liam Scully admitted the Mandroiu comments were a factor in his exit, not just poor results. Scully said: 'I don't think it was helpful in terms of our characterisation of Danny Mandroiu. Is that part of it? Yes. Is that the reason? No.'Lincoln rated Mandroiu and yesterday the player - who was also at Brighton - admitted he had options higher up the leagues in England, but they didn't come off. Asked if he had been worried that Kennedy's comments might cloud the opinion of other clubs, Mandroiu said: 'In a way, that could tarnish you with some teams. It obviously did. They'd obviously go to Mark Kennedy for a reference or whatever and I don't know what he's given. Lincoln know I'm a good lad so if they go to them…it was a bit strange and bizarre.' Mandroiu continued: 'He was entitled to his own opinion. It's false, it wasn't true whatever he said. It's not me. It was quite strange when it came out. It was really strange. "I didn't even know it until three days later when someone rang me and said there was something in the paper. I was in Ireland at the time actually. I read it on the Monday and I was 'Jesus'.'We were fine day to day. It was just very strange. I got sent off in a game. He started coming with 'he could be in the Premier League or nowhere' something like that. It was bizarre. He could come out with comments in the heat of the moment and then regret it the next day.'In the end, it was Shamrock Rovers again who won out for Mandroiu's signature as he returned on a short-term deal last August, before signing a longer contract this year. And the ex-Bohemians ace said: 'I had options everywhere, every time. I've never been released, I've had contracts on the table. It was just my own decision.'The teams I wanted to come in didn't come in, and I wasn't going to settle for anything less. I love Rovers, I love the gaffer, the team, we were in Europe at the time as well.'A recurrence of a hamstring injury rocked Mandroiu in the opening league game of this season, against Bohs at Aviva Stadium in February. But he is back fit and said: 'We can do whatever we put our minds to. We're playing some unbelievable stuff and long may it continue, in the league and in Europe.' ************************************** Stephen Bradley would love to see another All-Island clash in Europe. Shamrock Rovers could face Belfast giants Cliftonville in the second round of the Conference League - and Bradley hopes it and NIFL Premiership champions Linfield are already going head-to-head in the Champions League qualifiers on July 9 and 16. And the Hoops will face Cliftonville on July 24 and 31, providing the Reds beat St Joseph's of Gibraltar in the first qualifying said yesterday: 'You're hoping we get Cliftonville in terms of the travel and it becomes a lot easier, weather and everything else.'So hopefully we get Cliftonville because of the connection between both clubs and both sets of fans, that would be a great know a lot about Cliftonville, obviously, as we follow that league quite closely.'Rovers are no strangers to facing Irish League clubs in Europe, having won 4-1 away to Larne in the Europa Conference League league phase in Shamrock Rovers are not involved in the first European qualifying round this summer, they are lining up some home friendlies added: 'We've had offers from away as well, but a lot of teams wanted us to travel which is not what we want at that definitely stay local, whether it's up north or staying here, we definitely won't be travelling.' Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Ford issues six recalls for half a million cars in one day... including one that can TRAP you inside vehicle
Ford is asking drivers to return to the dealership mechanic. Again. The Detroit automaker issued six recalls on Monday, according to a bulletin from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It's the latest in a yearslong stream of recalls for the car company. Overall, 534,755 vehicles — including some of America's best-selling models — are impacted by the recalls. The largest recall involves 304,662 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs built between 2020 and 2025. The six and seven passenger SUVs may have a faulty part in the second row, possibly resulting in seats 'unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving.' Ford is also recalling 197,432 Mustang Mach-E models sold between 2021 and 2025 after investigators found a problem with the 12V battery. If the accessory battery runs low, it risks 'trapping someone who is unable to use the inside door release handles.' Another 276 Mach-Es risk rolling away after the driver puts the car in park. Another 27,768 four-door Bronco SUVs were recalled for a potentially faulty child safety lock. An additional 2,272 Broncos might have an issue with airbags deploying, and 2,345 F-Series trucks risk brake failure. Ford has issued 78 recalls so far this year, far more than any other automaker. The next five most-recalled brands — Chrysler, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, General Motors, and Honda — have just 67 recalls combined. This year's Ford recalls span a range of issues, including powertrain fixes, technical reboots, seatbelt realignments, and backup camera adjustments. Not all recalled vehicles will require new parts. In many cases, only a small portion of the affected models actually contain faulty components. A Ford spokesperson didn't immediately respond to questions about the recall list. But this is part of a long-running issue for Ford. The carmaker led the industry in recalls in 2022 and 2023 before dropping to third place in 2024. In a 2024 earnings call, Ford CEO Jim Farley said the company spent $4.8 billion annually on recalls. The top boss unveiled a 'build and hold' model for several US-built models. Ford's CEO, Jim Farley, said his company paid top-dollar on recalls last year - now, Ford has issued even more safety bulletins The Ford Explorer was also recalled because the second row risks 'unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly' After the products finished rolling through Ford assembly plants, the car company held trucks in giant parking lots, allowing engineers to assess their build quality. Farley said the new process helped the company avoid 12 safety and technical recalls. It also temporarily cut into profits. 'Our earnings may be a little lumpy,' he said during an April 2024 earnings call. 'What we're going to see long term is fewer recalls and lower warranty costs because of this new process.' On Reddit, drivers are less than convinced by Ford's recall changes. 'I can only assume a significant portion of the NHTSA is dedicated to Ford specifically,' one motorist said on the platform. 'Like having a lawyer on retainer.'
