Pillen appoints former Huskers fullback, physical therapist to NU Board of Regents

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: February 3, 2026

Words: 436

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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LINCOLN — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on Tuesday appointed Joel Makovicka, a former fullback and Academic All-American for the Huskers, to an Omaha-based vacancy on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents.

Makovicka played for the Huskers between 1994 and 1998, including three national championship teams under former Huskers football coach Tom Osborne. He played for the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals between 1999 and 2002 and later went on to coach at the University of Virginia.

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