Jon Johnston

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Writer and Editor at Corn Nation

Originator of your new motto - There is no hope. Fuck Everything. Go Big Red.

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Nebraska TE Thomas Fidone Drafted In 7th Round By New York Giants

2 weeks ago | cornnation.com | Jon Johnston

Stephen Bruce Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone has been drafted by the New York Giants. He is the 219th pick in the 7th round. When he came to Nebraska, Fidone was the most sought after tight end recruit in the country. Then he suffered a serious ACL injury. Then another. He managed to make his way back into a starter some how after two years of not playing football, I say “some how” here because...
Nebraska’s Ty Robinson Drafted In 4th Round By Philadelphia Eagles

2 weeks ago | cornnation.com | Jon Johnston

Stephen Bruce The Philadelphia Eagles drafted Nebraska defensive tackle Ty Robinson in the fourth round in the 2025 NFL Draft. As the 111th pick, Robinson is the first Nebraska player taken in the 2025 draft. Robinson spent six years with our beloved Huskers, playing in 60 games, and compiling 134 total tackles, including 27 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, 12 passes defended, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
2025 Nebraska Football Spring Preview: Defense Enters A New Chapter Under John Butler

3 weeks ago | cornnation.com | Jon Johnston

Photo by Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A new era arrives in 2025, with John Butler taking over as defensive coordinator in place of Tony White, who departed for Florida State before the Pinstripe Bowl last season. Butler was the secondary coach and pass game coordinator in 2024. 2025 will be his 31st season coaching on the defensive side of the ball, so he has a massive amount of experience.
2025 Nebraska Football Spring Preview - Offense

1 month ago | cornnation.com | Jon Johnston

Stephen Bruce 2025 Nebraska spring football is upon us, and oh, what changes has it seen. There will be no spring game, but instead “Husker Games”, which the athletic department says will include “a complete day of activities for the entire family.
Do You Really SUPPORT Nebraska Men’s Basketball?

1 month ago | cornnation.com | Jon Johnston

Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images I recently sparked a firestorm with a tweet questioning whether Nebraska fans truly support the men’s basketball team. The backlash was immediate and intense, but it revealed some important truths about the future of college sports. Serious question on a Friday - how many of you really care about this? I realize Nebraska wants to compete in every sport, but is that reality in the current landscape?
Greg Sharpe, Beloved Voice Of The Huskers, Passes Away

Feb 15, 2025 | cornnation.com | Jon Johnston

Photo by Nathanial George/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Greg Sharpe, the beloved voice of Nebraska football and baseball, has passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Today we are saddened to inform you of the passing of Greg on Friday. A wonderful husband, father, brother, friend and of course broadcaster.
Nebraska MBB vs Ohio State Game Thread

Feb 9, 2025 | cornnation.com | Jon Johnston

Dylan Widger-Imagn Images Nebrasketbal is ON A STREAK! Let’s keep it going at home against the Buckeyes! Date: Sunday February 9th, 2025Tipoff: 1 p.m.Location: Pinnacle Bank Areana (Lincoln, Nebraska)Radio: Sunday’s game will be carried on the Huskers Radio Network with Kent Pavelka and Jake Muhleisen on the call, including KLIN (1400 AM) in Lincoln, KXSP (590 AM) in Omaha and KRVN (880 AM) in Lexington.
2024 College Football: The Best, The Worst And “Fixing It” Before It Dies Completely

Jan 29, 2025 | cornnation.com | Jon Johnston

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Nebraska Football’s 2024 Renaissance: A Season of Chaos, Change, and Celebration | Big Ten AnalysisJourney through Nebraska football’s transformative 2024 season - a year where college football embraced beautiful chaos. From the Huskers’ triumphant return to bowl eligibility to the landscape-shifting changes in collegiate athletics, this comprehensive analysis captures how Nebraska football found its footing in an era of unprecedented transformation.
Survey: 80% Believe Nebraska 2024 Season A Success

Jan 18, 2025 | cornnation.com | Jon Johnston

Stephen Bruce I conducted a survey this past week, and the results are in! Below are the questions I asked, along with the results, and then we get into some national surveys around the national title game between Ohio State and Notre Dame on Monday Night. Would you consider Matt Rhule’s second season a success? YesNo 2024 was certainly a step in the right direction given where we’ve been over the past few years.
Jack Hoffman Dies of Brain Cancer at 19

Jan 15, 2025 | cornnation.com | Jon Johnston

On April 6, 2013, the world was introduced to a seven-year-old boy battling brain cancer. He appeared in the center of the behemoths that make up the Nebraska football team. He stood beside quarterback Taylor Martinez, who took the snap from center, then handed off to to the little boy. 69 yards and a touchdown later, Jack Hoffman entered the hearts of everyone around the world. It was clear Hoffman had stolen the show. It was an event that was imitated by many other athletic departments.