It’s been two months since John Cook wrapped up his legendary 25-year run with Nebraska volleyball, leaving behind a legacy that won’t be forgotten anytime soon. But beyond the championships and coaching brilliance, Cook had also unknowingly become a TikTok sensation—thanks to none other than Harper Murray. The Nebraska junior wasn’t just spiking balls on the court; she was orchestrating Cook’s entire social media game.
Back in September 2024, Cook even spilled the beans, joking that he had no clue he even had TikTok until Murray and her teammates took his phone and worked their magic. “Apparently Harper manages my TikTok account. I didn’t even know I had TikTok on my phone. They grabbed my phone, and then TikTok happened…But hey, if they like it, I like it.”
And just like that, Cook became an internet star. Fast forward to now, and while Murray was feeling the loss of her OG TikTok partner, fate had a little surprise up its sleeve. Enter Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule—aka Cook’s unexpected replacement in Murray’s viral world. That’s right, folks! The content must go on, and with Rhule now stepping into the frame, Nebraska fans are in for a whole new era of sideline-to-social-media fun.
Harper Murray dropped a TikTok that no one saw coming, and let’s just say—Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule is officially in his viral era. On March 31, Murray took to TikTok to post a hilarious video with Rhule, featuring the anxiety audio by Doechii. The setting? A random hallway. The vibe? Pure entertainment. It all starts with Harper closing her ears, looking all kinds of dizzy, when suddenly—boom! She hits a slick dance move, and guess who’s right behind her, matching the energy? Yep, Coach Rhule himself. But the real cherry on top?
The grand finale, where Rhule, in true cool guy fashion, whips off his cap and tosses it like he’s been in the TikTok game for years. Harper’s caption? “i thought you hated tik tok???” Yeah, we’re all wondering the same thing, Coach. But she didn’t stop there—nope, the content just kept rolling! Harper also posted a photo with Coach Rhule, both of them standing back to back, feet touching, flashing big smiles like they’ve been besties for years. And the caption? Straight-up iconic: “me and bro.” Looks like Nebraska just gained a new TikTok duo, and honestly? We’re here for it.
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