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Hoiberg Reacts After Fan Incident, Calls for Security Review

2/21/2026

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Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg swiped at an Iowa fan who rushed him with a camera after a loss to Iowa, citing concerns about his pacemaker.
Hoiberg said his reaction was informed by concerns about his pacemaker and the risks posed by close contact with cell phones.
He apologized to the Iowa staff member who was struck, and the staff member was understanding.
Iowa acknowledged the incident and pledged to review security measures to prevent future occurrences.
Nebraska will face Penn State next.

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Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg swiped at an Iowa fan who rushed him with a camera after a loss to Iowa, citing concerns about his pacemaker.
Hoiberg said his reaction was informed by concerns about his pacemaker and the risks posed by close contact with cell phones.
He apologized to the Iowa staff member who was struck, and the staff member was understanding.
Iowa acknowledged the incident and pledged to review security measures to prevent future occurrences.
Nebraska will face Penn State next.