LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN)—The University of Nebraska Board of Regents plans to discuss renaming the arena within the Bob Devaney Sports Center in honor of long-serving volleyball coach John Cook.
As per the schedule for the gathering on April 11, UNL’s Athletic Director Troy Dannen along with their Deputy Athletic Director of Internal Operations and Chief Financial Officer Seth Dorsey plan to suggest the renaming to the committee.
The proposal encompasses a bronze statue located externally near the arena, enhanced directional signs, as well as modifications for internal naming. The total projected expense for this initiative stands at $400,000.
Cook announced his retirement earlier this year following 25 years as the head volleyball coach at Nebraska.
He amassed a remarkable 883-176 overall coaching record, with an impressive 722-103 mark during his time at Nebraska. Under his guidance, the Huskers secured four national championships, reached the NCAA semifinals twelve times, claimed fourteen conference titles, and maintained the longest consecutive sellout streak in NCAA women’s sports history.
He has received the title of conference coach of the year eight times and AVCA national coach of the year three times.
During Cook's tenure, the Nebraska volleyball program transformed into a national force, breaking attendance marks, nurturing five Olympic athletes, and regularly topping the nation in spectator backing. In 2023, his squad drew an unprecedented audience of 92,003 spectators to Memorial Stadium for "Volleyball Day in Nebraska," marking the biggest turnout for a women’s sports match ever recorded.
The Board of Regents has planned their meeting for 9 a.m. on Friday, April 11.
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