UNK's Held Extended Through 2028

[loper legionnaire]

Loper head football coach Ryan Held was one of four UNK head coaches who had their contacts extended through December 31, 2028.

The other coaches who signed extensions were Rick Squiers (VB), Dalton Jensen (WR) and Rob Breton (WSOC).

From Lopers.com: Four Head Coaches Sign Contract Extensions - https://lopers.com/news/2024/12/26/g...xtensions.aspx

[Kiss My Ass]

I'm impressed with Ryan Held. I bet the players really love this guy. Good times ahead for the Lopers.

[Predatory Primates]

Loper head football coach Ryan Held was one of four UNK head coaches who had their contacts extended through December 31, 2028.

The other coaches who signed extensions were Rick Squiers (VB), Dalton Jensen (WR) and Rob Breton (WSOC).

From Lopers.com: Four Head Coaches Sign Contract Extensions - https://lopers.com/news/2024/12/26/g...xtensions.aspx

What is WR? Wrestling? Women's Rowing? Something else?

[loper legionnaire]

I'm impressed with Ryan Held. I bet the players really love this guy. Good times ahead for the Lopers.

I really hope he succeeds here. I was bummed when Lynn left for West Texas A&M after he had built the program up.

The first year under Held was rough but I was encouraged by the improvement this year. He seems to be well liked by the players, community and even throughout the state thanks to his connections to UNL. He's coached at every level so he's seen a lot and has a lot of connections, and he embraces social media and the transfer portal. He definitely has the potential to build a decent program in Kearney.

I even saw yesterday that a player who transferred out after this season was giving him kudos: https://x.com/DanielTuiono/status/18...Des1x6-rg&s=19

[loper legionnaire]

What is WR? Wrestling? Women's Rowing? Something else?

Wrestling, although women's rowing would be interesting. UCO offers it.

[Kiss My Ass]

What is WR? Wrestling? Women's Rowing? Something else?

WR = Women Rock... (I'm all in)

[Mule Dad]

Loper head football coach Ryan Held was one of four UNK head coaches who had their contacts extended through December 31, 2028.

The other coaches who signed extensions were Rick Squiers (VB), Dalton Jensen (WR) and Rob Breton (WSOC).

From Lopers.com: Four Head Coaches Sign Contract Extensions - https://lopers.com/news/2024/12/26/g...xtensions.aspx

Held really seems like a stand up guy and I would have no problem with my son playing for him. We stopped by during recruiting on a random Saturday to check out the field and weight room with one of the assistant coaches. He saw we were there and sat us down in his office for about 30 minutes just to talk and tell us about his plan for the Lopers. He was very down to earth and answered all of our questions honestly. I really appreciated how he mentioned his weaknesses and some of the challenges there would be at UNK and didn't pump up everything.

Plus, I think it's great how he makes the effort to schedule these non-con games with the other Nebraska schools and also sets up scrimmages with other teams. He seems to do a lot of things that the players really like, more than many other coaches.

When they aren't playing UCM, I'm happy to pull for UNK.

[loper legionnaire]

Held really seems like a stand up guy and I would have no problem with my son playing for him. We stopped by during recruiting on a random Saturday to check out the field and weight room with one of the assistant coaches. He saw we were there and sat us down in his office for about 30 minutes just to talk and tell us about his plan for the Lopers. He was very down to earth and answered all of our questions honestly. I really appreciated how he mentioned his weaknesses and some of the challenges there would be at UNK and didn't pump up everything.

Plus, I think it's great how he makes the effort to schedule these non-con games with the other Nebraska schools and also sets up scrimmages with other teams. He seems to do a lot of things that the players really like, more than many other coaches.

When they aren't playing UCM, I'm happy to pull for UNK.

That's a great story. It's cool to learn some of that behind the scenes stuff about coaches and players when there's not a camera on them or a microphone in their face.

Lambo seems like that kind of guy too. I always find him likable and enjoyable to listen to.