Now in his 20th season as Nebraska’s head coach, and 27th as a college head coach, Cook said it’s usually that way before practice begins.
“But I think the last few years it’s gotten worse,” Cook said. “Or I’ve gotten more excited and looking forward to it. I’ve said the last couple of years that I’m probably having more fun coaching than I ever have.”
But there is also a lot to like with returning starters Lauren Stivrins, Callie Schwarzenbach, Lexi Sun, Jazz Sweet and Nicklin Hames. And a couple of freshmen who will likely be starters in outside hitter Madi Kubik and libero Kenzie Knuckles who enrolled early and already have been part of the program for seven months.