4 days ago
Thursday Flakes: Husker Seasons Soon, Premier League and Runaway Tortoise
We are officially 2 weeks away from Husker Football. We are 8 days away from Husker Volleyball. I can already feel the hair standing up on my arms just thinking about how close we are to the fun. The summer doldrums of no Nebraska athletics is finally easing away. The angst, nervousness, and possible joy/despair, well that's just getting started.
On a personal level, there is absolutely NOTHING NEW with me this past week. My daughter goes back to preschool tomorrow, but that's genuinely it. I live a boring life, which is exactly how I would prefer it. I enjoy being utterly predictable and boring. I've been accused of living a life like a cartoon character, but I find that to be pretty cool. Through all the boredom, here are you flakes…
NEBRASKA:
Nebraska linebacker gains new appreciation for football after multiple setbacks in career
FOR THE LOVE OF COMPETITION: Javin Wright is in his seventh year of college football. In his final season with the Huskers, he's cherishing his time on the gridiron after missing time over the years.
What Phil Snow Really Does for Nebraska Football
Nebraska football's associate head coach met with the media to talk a little bit of everything after two weeks of fall camp.
Dylan Raiola, Dana Holgorsen and Nebraska's path to College Football Playoff
Past vs. Present: Alumni Match Gives Husker Volleyball Unique Tune-Up
Saturday's scrimmage against former Huskers allows the 2025 team its first look at a match-like setting before the Aug. 22 season opener.
MLB NEWS:
'Uecker Magic?' Or just good baseball as Crew wins 12th straight
As a Cubs fan, please for the love of God can someone beat the damn Brewers?
Cubs Set To Promote Top Prospect For MLB Debut
The Chicago Cubs are reportedly set to promote top outfield prospect the Major League club.
IN OTHER NEWS:I've always loved this guy for his 'impressions.' He hasn't done it in a few years, but boy am I glad Lloyd Griffith is back with Premier League hilariousness.
Escaped Tortoise Found One Month Later 3 Miles Away – After Going on the Run at 0.004mph
Boy With Rare Bone Disorder Becomes Quarterback for a Day and Scores a Touchdown for the NFL Carolina Panthers
JOKE OF THE WEEK:
I came home today to find my wife left a note on the TV saying 'This isn't working.' Imagine my relief when when I pressed the button and it switched on fine.
