Bitter + Sweet: In 21-minute span, Husker legend John Cook retires, Busboom-Kelly hired

In what came as a surprise to many, Nebraska's head volleyball coach, John Cook, announced his retirement, via a Nebraska Athletics press release, after 25 seasons at the helm of the program on Jan. 29.

On Thursday, at a press conference, Cook was a bit emotional. But he said he was at peace with who will succeed him.

Dani Busboom-Kelly grew up not far from Lincoln, in Cortland, and starred first at setter, then libero, for the Huskers from 2003-06 and was part of the 2006 national championship team. After assistant coaching stints at Tennessee and Louisville, Busboom-Kelly returned to Nebrask...