LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Husker volleyball legend John Cook is about to be immortalized in bronze. The Nebraska Athletic Department will dedicate a statue honoring the retired head coach Thursday, Sept. 18, at 5:30 p.m., celebrating a career defined by excellence both on and off the court.
The one-hour ceremony will take place on the north side of the Bob Devaney Sports Center and will feature University of Nebraska President Jeffrey Gold, Athletic Director Troy Dannen, current Head Coach Dani Busboom Kelly, and Cook himself.
T-minus two weeks until we honor our favorite cowboy.@jcook2’s statue dedication will take place on September 18th at 5:30 on the north side of Devaney.Seating is reserved for invited guests with limited standing room available and the ceremony will also be streamed on our… pic.twitter.com/E7kpPneQIa
— Nebraska Volleyball (@HuskerVB) September 4, 2025
Cook announced his retirement on Jan. 29, 2025, after 25 seasons at Nebraska and 32 years as a college head coach, including seven at Wisconsin…