Disney’s ESPN has announced details on a new documentary called “No Place Like Nebraska”, which tells the story of the University of Nebraska, a school once known only for its football program, has become a mecca for women’s volleyball. Under coach John Cook, anything less than winning a national championship is a shortcoming.

With unprecedented access to players and coaches, a new episode of ESPN E60 follows the Cornhuskers through the 2023 season as they attempt to build on their legacy, not only with record-breaking crowds but with a hunt for the ultimate goal of the national championship.

In August 2023, more than 92,000 fans packed Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium – not for a football game, but for a women’s college volleyball match. It was a scene that would make headlines across the globe and rewrite sports history, becoming the largest crowd ever to watch a women’s sporting event of any kind. For many, seeing the massive popularity of Nebraska volleyball came as a shock – but this was nothing new for the Cornhuskers.

With a newly established world record, five national championships, and one of the top recruiting classes in the country, the 2023 Cornhuskers attempt to navigate popularity and success coupled with pressure and expectations. Through a series of in-depth interviews with players, coaches, alumni and locals, E60 takes viewers behind the scenes on a raw and unfiltered journey as it follows Nebraska – a team with no seniors – all the way to the biggest of stages.

After the 2023 season concludes, the story continues, as star outside hitter Harper Murray spoke exclusively with E60 about navigating her mental health journey following an onslaught of social media hate after the national championship. And after turning down rampant offseason questions regarding Murray following a public array of off-the-court incidents, Cook sits down with E60 for a frank discussion.

In “No Place Like Nebraska”, viewers also hear from other members of Cook’s coaching staff in order to get a better understanding of the program, its history, and its culture; interviews include assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Jaylen Reyes; assistant coach/former player Kelly Hunter; and Nebraska Director of Operations/former player Lindsay Peterson.

In addition to Murray, current Cornhusker players interviewed for the story include Rebekah Allick as well as co-captains Merritt Beason and Lexi Rodriguez. Family members include the mothers of Murray and Allick. Longtime volleyball journalist Lincoln Arneal and locals of Nebraska round out the story, helping detail the decades of passion and excellence for the team and community.

“No Place Like Nebraska” was produced and directed by Jennifer Karson-Strauss and Madeline Rundlett.

The one-hour No Place Like Nebraska debuts Sunday, 25th August 2024, at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN, with an extended version streaming afterward on ESPN+. The program will air again on ESPN2 at 12:30 a.m. You can get ESPN+ as part of the Disney Streaming Bundle with Hulu and Disney+. Later this year, a new ESPN hub will be available within Disney+, where this documentary will be available to ESPN+ subscribers.

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Roger Palmer

Roger has been a Disney fan since he was a kid and this interest has grown over the years. He has visited Disney Parks around the globe and has a vast collection of Disney movies and collectibles. He is the owner of What's On Disney Plus & DisKingdom. Email: Roger@WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com Twitter: Twitter.com/RogPalmerUK Facebook: Facebook.com/rogpalmeruk

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