MEDIA INFORMATION/POLICIES
The 2015 Nebraska Volleyball Media Guide is designed to assist the media in its coverage of
Husker volleyball. Additional information, including releases, photographs and videotapes may
be obtained by contacting the Nebraska Athletic Communications Office at (402) 472-2263.
Media Credentials
All requests for press, broadcast, photo and parking credentials for Nebraska volleyball home
matches should be directed to the Nebraska Athletic Communications Office, One Memorial
Stadium, P.O. Box 880123, Lincoln, NE 68588-0123. Requests must be made in writing on
appropriate letterhead at least one week before the match. Requests via fax and e-mail are
acceptable (see fax information below).
As a general rule, working space is allocated on the following basis: (1) daily newspaper
and wire-service writers covering for next-day publication; (2) radio and television personnel
for broadcast origination; (3) sports editors of Nebraska daily newspapers; (4) official school
student daily newspaper, one seat only; (5) approved special coverage; (6) press and TV working
photographers.
Media Will Call
Media passes that are not mailed may be picked up with identification at the media entrance
outside the south entrance at the court level, beginning 90 minutes prior to the start of the
match.
Media Parking
Media outlets will be issued parking credentials for Lot 52 at the Devaney Center. To request
a parking pass, please call the Nebraska Athletic Communications Office at (402) 472-2263.
Nebraska Devaney Center Directions
• From Lincoln’s Municipal Airport: Exit the airport on W. Adams Street, the main road leading
out to Cornhusker Highway. Follow W. Adams Street to the first stoplight and turn right on
Cornhusker Highway. Follow Cornhusker Highway and take a right on 14th Street. Proceed on
14th Street and take a left on West Entrance Road to enter the state fairgrounds and Devaney
Center.
• From Omaha’s Eppley Airport: Exit the airport to the stoplight and turn right onto
Abbott Drive. Go approximately one mile to Storz Expressway (Abbott Drive turns into Storz
Expressway). Proceed approximately three miles to I-480 South. Follow the signs onto I-80 West
to Lincoln. Follow I-80 for approximately 60 miles and take the 27th Street Exit. Follow 27th
Street south to Cornhusker Highway and turn right. Follow Cornhusker Highway and take a right
onto 14th Street. Proceed on 14th Street and take a left on West Entrance Road.
Player Interviews
All media requests for interviews with Nebraska volleyball players should be directed to Nate
Pohlen in the Nebraska Athletic Communications Office ([email protected]), at least 24
hours in advance. The best time for in-season interviews is after practice. Nebraska is tentatively
scheduled to practice from 3 to 5:45 p.m. during the season.
Coach Cook Interviews
The best time to reach Coach John Cook is on weekdays after practice. During the season,
Cook will also have weekly press conferences preceding Coach Mike Riley’s football press
conferences on Mondays on the sixth floor of the Don Bryant Media Facility at Memorial
Stadium. Interviews with Coach Cook should be scheduled through the Nebraska Athletic
Communications Office by emailing Nate Pohlen at [email protected].
opposing team is housed in the visitor’s locker room, located off the hallway at the northwest
corner of the playing floor and will be available following the cooling off period. Make requests
for opposing players and coaches through the visiting SID.
On the road, Cook and players will be available at the site immediately following the match.
Cook also will speak on his radio program after each match.
Press Row Location
Press row for Nebraska volleyball games is located in section C-10. Television crews
broadcasting live may shoot from either end on the court. Prior to matches, game notes and
roster sheets will be available for working media in the media work room located across the hall
from the press conference room. Media can use the room prior to, during and after the game
to write and send stories. Phone and free wireless internet will be available in the media work
room, alon