When Nebraska’s volleyball team took to the court for the first time in a match under the coaching eye of Dani Busboom Kelly on April 26th, the energy in the Bob Devaney Sports Center and John Cook Arena was pumping. The players describe being nervous and the fans treated the event like an in-season match of consequence. It made me wonder, where does this energy come from?
There are other college teams hosting spring matches and other programs poised for a great season, but they are not selling out their stadiums. The excitement that perpetually flows around Nebraska volleyball seems to spring from at least two sources.