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Henry Cordes

@HenryCordes

Staff writer for Flatwater Free Press. Write serious stuff, but always pick up sports section first.

 Omaha, NE
Joined September 2011
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Huskers seen an edge in the ever-changing world of NIL. flatwaterfreepress.org/the-h…
The Huskers, looking for an edge, try to find one in newest version of NIL - Flatwater Free Press

The Huskers, looking for an edge, try to find one in newest version of NIL - Flatwater Free Press

As it tries to keep up with the big boys, the University of Nebraska Athletic Department has redirected millions in revenue to deals that pay star football players and other athletes.

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My @flatwaterfreep primer on how Huskers are using NIL today. flatwaterfreepress.org/the-h…
The Huskers, looking for an edge, try to find one in newest version of NIL - Flatwater Free Press

The Huskers, looking for an edge, try to find one in newest version of NIL - Flatwater Free Press

As it tries to keep up with the big boys, the University of Nebraska Athletic Department has redirected millions in revenue to deals that pay star football players and other athletes.

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Few schools have spent more on football and gotten less return than Nebraska. My first Husker story for @flatwaterfreep flatwaterfreepress.org/nebra…

Nebraska football is now spending like a top program. Will dollars equal wins? - Flatwater Free...

The school in recent years hasn’t gotten much bang for its buck: By one metric the Huskers have spent more per victory than every other program in the country save for Rutgers.

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Hated the second and three fade and it bit them.
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Akron was shut out last week and was held scoreless in the first half against Nebraska tonight. Now I know why their nickname is the Zips.
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Enjoyed hanging out with TJ and company and talking about Tom Osborne’s years as an assistant to Bob Devaney. I don’t think those 1970 and 1971 national titles happen without him. Definitely worth a listen. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
TO: The Fateful Promotion

TO: The Fateful Promotion

Podcast Episode · Common Fan - A Nebraska Football Podcast · June 23, 2025 · 1h 6m

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It’s taken less than half an inning for the Orioles to show how this horrible start to the season is hardly Brandon Hyde’s fault.
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When it comes to Omaha references, the biggest movie in the world is giving Peyton Manning a run for his money. From @HenryCordes: omaha.com/life-entertainment…
The Wizard of ... Omaha? Explaining the Omaha references in new ‘Wicked’ movie

The Wizard of ... Omaha? Explaining the Omaha references in new ‘Wicked’ movie

Watch closely and you’ll notice several Omaha references in “Wicked,” the blockbuster movie musical telling the backstory of the Wicked Witch from “The Wizard of Oz.”

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Quick story on why Matt Rhule says he's hired Dana Holgorsen to call plays for NU for the last 3 games of this season: omaha.com/sports/huskers/foo…
Nebraska coach Matt Rhule hands playcalling duties to Dana Holgorsen

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule hands playcalling duties to Dana Holgorsen

Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule explained why he hired Dana Holgorsen as the Huskers' new playcaller and what the former West Virginia and Houston head coach can bring to the

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"They climbed the stairs and walked directly out to the front yard of what had been their home into a strange and desolate world." A minute-by-minute account of the Arbor Day tornado outbreak in Nebraska, by @HenryCordes and @JulieAnderson41: omaha.com/news/local/weather…
'Babe, it's coming': Tracing the path of Omaha's destructive Arbor Day tornado

'Babe, it's coming': Tracing the path of Omaha's destructive Arbor Day tornado

This is the story of the 2024 Omaha tornado as it played out in the atmosphere above Nebraska, among people in its menacing path, and among those in the weather

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This is the story of the 2024 Omaha tornado as it played out in the atmosphere above Nebraska, among people in its menacing path, and among those in the weather office charged keeping people safe. From @HenryCordes and @JulieAnderson41: omaha.com/news/local/people-…
'Babe, it's coming': Tracing the path of Omaha's destructive Arbor Day tornado

'Babe, it's coming': Tracing the path of Omaha's destructive Arbor Day tornado

This is the story of the 2024 Omaha tornado as it played out in the atmosphere above Nebraska, among people in its menacing path, and among those in the weather

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He takes a few dribbles. He waits for the buzzer. He hits the Steph no-look turnaround. He drains it. Keisei Tominaga is the best of what college basketball has to offer. The sport will miss him.
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All regents have spoken in favor of Gold. It's clear he will be the unanimous choice as priority candidate for president.
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Chancellor Gold of UNMC has been nominated and seconded to be the priority candidate for NU president. No vote yet.
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The NU regents have emerged from a 1 hour, 40-minute closed session. They are now taking a 10-minute recess before resuming open session. Stay tuned an any word regarding the new president.
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Image from Dirk Chatelain (@dirkchatelain)
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Nebraska is No. 8 seed in Memphis against Texas A&M. The Trev Alberts Tip Off Classic
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Plans are in the works for a $175 million expansion of Omaha's convention center that officials say would give tourism a boost and add to Omaha's flourishing riverfront, writes @HenryCordes  omaha.com/news/local/omaha-m…
Omaha, MECA eye $175 million convention center expansion to lure more visitors

Omaha, MECA eye $175 million convention center expansion to lure more visitors

Plans are in the works for a $175 million expansion of Omaha's convention center that officials say would give tourism a boost and add to Omaha's flourishing riverfront.

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“This has been a war on civilians and war on humanity, and I don’t say that lightly." Why Warren Buffett's son has given $500 million in aid to Ukraine, from @HenryCordes: omaha.com/news/local/friend-…
'Friend of Ukraine': Warren Buffett's son provides $500 million in humanitarian aid

'Friend of Ukraine': Warren Buffett's son provides $500 million in humanitarian aid

The Howard G. Buffett Charitable Foundation has poured a massive amount of aid into Ukraine. Only seven countries have given more humanitarian help than the Omaha-born philanthropist.

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