Nebraska Drops Slugfest to Arkansas

Nebraska Drops Slugfest to Arkansas: A furious rally by the 23rd-ranked Nebraska softball team fell just short in an 11-10 loss to Arkansas on Saturday

Junior day recap: Huskers host dozens of recruits, add second 2017 commitment

Junior day recap: Huskers host dozens of recruits, add second 2017 commitment: Nebraska’s junior day Saturday attracted dozens of recruits, both in-state and out-of-state prospects.

Sport Shorts

The men's NU basketball team will not be playing in postseason play. As a fan I am disappointed but I am sure the team and Athletic Department made the right decision.

In non-sports news I read today the the IKEA founder, who is worth $40 billion , buys his clothes at flea markets. I told my wife this and she said "good for him". She didn't get the hint.  http://www.omaha.com/money/with-a-net-work-of-more-than-billion-ikea-founder/article_b79ecfad-4aa7-5f32-ad68-1821a848cd6b.html

Omaha World-Herald's om Shatel had a great article on how the interest in basketball in the State of Nebraska is picking up!!  Creighton, Nebraska, and UNO showed promise for the future this year. The High School State Basketball tournament was full of excitement. With excitement brings more Division I players. We have seen it in volleyball.  http://www.omaha.com/sports/shatel-as-passion-for-college-hoops-rises-state-s-teams/article_96096ec4-270c-5707-bae0-de436725ee6a.html

Prince Amukamara is headed to the Jacksonbille Jags after signing a one year contract.

WR Jason McQuitty from Missouri became the second player to commit to Nebraska for the 2017 class. He is a four star by Rivals ratings!! Wideout coach Keith Williams had a lot to do with McQuitty coming to Nebraska. The other member of the class is linebacker Willie Hampton from Florida.

I really think Keyshawn Johnson, Jr will come to Nebraska. He seems to really like the new coaches.

Michigan St. and Purdue are the two best teams in the Big 10. I like Purdue the most because of their size.

Jessica Shepard had the best freshman season ever for the NU women.

Huskers choose not to pursue postseason basketball

Huskers choose not to pursue postseason basketball: The Nebraska basketball season has come to an end. The Huskers will not pursue a spot in one of the various postseason basketball tournaments, Tim Miles said Saturday.

Nebraska beats the Big 10 defending champs!

Nebraska beat Wisconsin tonight 70-58 and will face a ranked team tomorrow night in Maryland. Maryland is beatable but Nebraska will need to have almost a perfect game to pull it off. Go Big Red!

Schreiber Hits Two Homers, Huskers Blank Bears 8-0

Schreiber Hits Two Homers, Huskers Blank Bears 8-0: Lincoln – The Nebraska baseball team (4-6, 0-0 Big Ten) won its 38th straight home opener on Tuesday afternoon at Hawks Field with a 8-0 shutout of the Northern Colorado Bears. Sophomore Scott Schreiber drove in a career-high four runs with two home runs and a double, while fellow sophomore Garett King tossed 6.0 scoreless innings for his first win of the year.

Huskers Open Big Ten Tournament Action Wednesday

Huskers Open Big Ten Tournament Action Wednesday: Nebraska will open up Big Ten Tournament play on Wednesday, as the Big Ten Conference announced the 2016 Big Ten Tournament bracket Sunday evening.

Sport Shorts!

This is a great article by Tom Shatel of the Omaha World-Herald on John Parella.
http://www.omaha.com/huskers/shatel-passion-carries-john-parrella-to-place-he-d-left/article_7ecf2d28-2bfa-52e3-b857-d65d2491ab1c.html

This is my favorite article today which is also in the Omaha World-Herald about Tra-Deon Hollins.
http://www.omaha.com/sports/a-year-after-surviving-a-hail-of-bullets-tra-deon/article_cf8c64ca-528e-5fcc-8e1a-c2b876969052.html

The Nebraska men play today at 1 pm on BTN vs. Northwestern. This is an away game. Northwestern is favored by five points.

Nancy Reagan passed away today at the age of 94.

Zac Darlington has switched from quarterback to wide receiver. With a lot of talent at wide receiver it will be interesting to see how  he does. It may take him a year to adapt but he is very athletic and will do well.

Lovie Smith is the new Illinois head coach?

It is reported that former Bears and Tampa Bay Bucs head coach Lovie Smith is going to be the next head coach for Illinois.The Big 10 keeps getting stronger and stronger with top notch coaches!

The Nebraska men's basketball plays tomorrow at Northwestern. Nebraska has to win tomorrow so we will go with:

Nebraska 70
Northwestern 69

The Husker baseball team is tied with Long Beach State 0-0 going into the bottom of the 12th.

Huskers lost 1-0,

Pro Day: Vincent Valentine says NFL Combine was 'mentally draining,' NU coaching staff a factor in decision to go pro

Pro Day: Vincent Valentine says NFL Combine was 'mentally draining,' NU coaching staff a factor in decision to go pro: Fresh off his performance at the NFL Combine, Nebraska defensive lineman Vincent Valentine looked fit and fresh at NU's Pro Day.

Shavon Shields repeats as first-team Academic All-American

Shavon Shields repeats as first-team Academic All-American: Nebraska basketball senior Shavon Shields was named Thursday an Academic All-American for the second straight year by the College Sports Information Directors of America.

McKewon: Don’t lose any sleep over Husker spring storylines

McKewon: Don’t lose any sleep over Husker spring storylines: As Nebraska coach Mike Riley prepares to address the media Wednesday in his spring football press conference, I’ll offer this public service announcement: Jumping to conclusions and overreacting in early March can be hazardous to your health.

Sport Shorts

Tomorrow night the Nebraska men (rated 99) plays against No. 16 Purdue. This should be a good game but we don't match up very well with Purdue because they are so tall. Run and gun. I haven't been at an NU game where we have been beat yet so its:
Nebraska 71
Purdue 70

Kansas is the No. 1 team in the nation however Michigan St. (who Nebraska beat) and Villanova are close behind.

We seem to have Michigan St.'s number in sports and Wisconsin has ours.

Nebraska has offered a five star defensive lineman in Trevor Trout. John Parella is his main recruiter and he likes Missouri right now. He is part of the 2018 class.

We were playing Dizzy Dean's All-Stars in Holdrege, Nebraska!!

Great read for history buffs or sport fans.

http://cjonline.com/sports/2016-02-28/legacy-respect-game-helped-kansan-giles-cope-racist-trials-negro-leagues

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The two greatest things going on in Nebraska the last few month is the Nebraska Volleyball team winning the NCAA tournament and Terrance "Bud" Crawford being the WBO junior welterweight champion. Both these champions look good into the future too.

The Nebraska volleyball team will have a bunch of players back in 2017. Then when you add a first team All-American transfer from LSU named Briana Holman the future looks very bright.

Bud Crawford is great and a huge promoter of Omaha and Nebraska and the Cornhuskers and the Creighton Bluejays on a national basis. Saturday Nebraska and all those above were mentioned in a very positive light by the HBO announcers and Crawford himself. Crawford fought at Madison Square Garden in New York for another defense of his title. He had a TKO in the 5th round against "Hammerin" Hank Lundy. Crawford goes to 28-0.  If you haven't watched him do so. So fun!!  Let's hope in fight in Omaha soon again.

Make sure you read the Shatel article on this blog. It's the read of the day!!

Is John Parella a good hire with coaching and recruiting ability?  I don't know for sure but it sure excites me. I think he could be a great fit for Nebraska. He has always had a passion to work hard himself and that should rub off on his players. Too bad Valentine won't be at Nebraska this fall.

With Nebraska football spring practice coming soon, it will be interesting to see who are the front runners for the offensive line other than Gates and Utter. They have a bunch of pretty good young guys coming up.

I know that spring ball doesn't mean a lot sometimes. I think the big news last spring was Wilbon at running back and AJ Bush at quarterback. Then the spring game came and all the talk was about Zac Darlington. None of them played much last season.

Who will be the back-up quarterback this year? What if Armstrong gets hurt? Will Patrick O'Brien be ready?

I saw Andrew White hit 35 vs Penn St a week ago. He had a pretty good chance of breaking the record of 42 but two offensive fouls cost him 6 points. The fouls were on other players at the same time he swishes a couple of 3's.

The Nebraska women have injuries and this is just killing their season.

Shatel: Ex-Husker Matt Vrzal offers up slice of the glory days

Shatel: Ex-Husker Matt Vrzal offers up slice of the glory days: Matt Vrzal is on the bottom of the pile. Brook Berringer just scored. And now Vrzal can’t move.

Huskers Battle Boilers to Open B1G Home Stand

Huskers Battle Boilers to Open B1G Home Stand: The Nebraska women's basketball team opens a crucial three-game home stand on Sunday when the Big Red take on Purdue. Tip-off between the Huskers (17-9, 8-7 Big Ten) and the Boilermakers (16-10, 7-8) at Pinnacle Bank Arena is set for 2 p.m.

Huskers Battle Boilers to Open B1G Home Stand

Huskers Battle Boilers to Open B1G Home Stand: The Nebraska women's basketball team opens a crucial three-game home stand on Sunday when the Big Red take on Purdue. Tip-off between the Huskers (17-9, 8-7 Big Ten) and the Boilermakers (16-10, 7-8) at Pinnacle Bank Arena is set for 2 p.m.

Nebraska men's basketball prediction!

Nebraska plays 20-6 Indiana tonight at Indiana. Indiana is No. 22 in the Pomeroy rating. Nebraska is rated No. 90. The key to the game for Nebraska to upset is Yogi Ferrell. Tonight Ferrell goes under 30% from the three point line and Nebraska upsets 76-75 without Will Shields!!  This will be a BIG win for Nebraska!!

Recruiting: Buckeyes set blistering pace

Recruiting: Buckeyes set blistering pace: Urban Meyer took the Ohio State job in late 2011. Since then, the Buckeyes have been a recruiting juggernaut in the league. How powerful?

Recruiting: Big Ten's best at each position

Recruiting: Big Ten's best at each position: The World-Herald’s Sam McKewon ranked the top five Big Ten signees at each major position and found the top teams in the Big Ten East — Ohio State, Michigan, Michigan State and Penn State — ruled the day, while Nebraska had the most top players out of the Big Ten West. Heights and weights come from 247Sports — except for Nebraska’s signees, where we’ve used the school’s official roster.

McKewon: Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh’s recruiting style opens eyes in the Big Ten

McKewon: Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh’s recruiting style opens eyes in the Big Ten: There is one Jim Harbaugh in college football. He’s at Michigan, and he was the story of the 2016 recruiting cycle.

White Leads Huskers Past Penn State

White Leads Huskers Past Penn State: Andrew White III had career highs with 35 points and six 3-pointers, and Nebraska held Penn State to two field goals over 17 ½ minutes in a 70-54 victory on Saturday.

Can NU win without Shields?

Yes, Saturday the prediction is:
Nebraska 71
Penn St. 65

Mad Chatter: Is Jim Harbaugh crossing his Commish?; Huskers exposed without Shields; an NFL QB debate

Mad Chatter: Is Jim Harbaugh crossing his Commish?; Huskers exposed without Shields; an NFL QB debate: Michigan's maniacal head coach is causing a stir with his Spring Break plans. Will Jim Delany do anything about it?

Mad Chatter: Why Omaha feels so close to college basketball's epicenter; Creighton's bracketology; the day Tom Osborne beat Tony Dungy

Mad Chatter: Why Omaha feels so close to college basketball's epicenter; Creighton's bracketology; the day Tom Osborne beat Tony Dungy: Everywhere you look in college basketball's top 25, there's a familiar name. Why?

Pick Six Podcast: Husker recruiting, the 500-mile radius, the next D-line coach, hoops programs, Super Bowl 50

Pick Six Podcast: Husker recruiting, the 500-mile radius, the next D-line coach, hoops programs, Super Bowl 50: World-Herald staff writers Jon Nyatawa and Sam McKewon tackle the hottest topics in sports, offering their in-depth analysis of the top headlines and upcoming events.

Steven M. Sipple: Transfer QB coming to Lincoln with right mindset : Latest Husker News

Steven M. Sipple: Transfer QB coming to Lincoln with right mindset : Latest Husker News: Tulane transfer Tanner Lee is all-out to become the Huskers' starting quarterback in 2017, Steven M. Sipple writes.

Men's hoops: Shields resting, continuing concussion protocol : Latest Husker News

Men's hoops: Shields resting, continuing concussion protocol : Latest Husker News: Nebraska senior forward Shavon Shields is resting comfortably and will continue to go through concussion protocol before he can return to the basketball court, according to the men’s basketball team’s

Langsdorf: QBs eager to see where they stand : Latest Husker News

Langsdorf: QBs eager to see where they stand : Latest Husker News: Danny Langsdorf couldn't guarantee Tuesday that all of the quarterbacks on the current Husker roster will still be at NU come August.

Shavon Shields released from hospital after being carted off on stretcher during Rutgers game

Shavon Shields released from hospital after being carted off on stretcher during Rutgers game: Husker forward Shavon Shields was injured while attempting to block a shot Saturday during the Nebraska-Rutgers game, with the senior being knocked unconscious and eventually carried off on a stretcher.

Shavon Shields released from hospital after being carted off on stretcher during Rutgers game

Shavon Shields released from hospital after being carted off on stretcher during Rutgers game: Husker forward Shavon Shields was injured while attempting to block a shot Saturday during the Nebraska-Rutgers game, with the senior being knocked unconscious and eventually carried off on a stretcher.

Embracing Nebraska Tradition, Riley Looks Ahead

Embracing Nebraska Tradition, Riley Looks Ahead: At least an hour before Thursday night's Big Red Bash at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, Nebraska Head Coach Mike Riley and his football assistants spent 75 minutes meeting 40 Husker football

Men's basketball: Rutgers freshman has Nebraska's attention : Latest Husker News

Men's basketball: Rutgers freshman has Nebraska's attention : Latest Husker News: Corey Sanders, a touted point guard, scored 39 points and handed out 12 assists Wednesday night in a triple-overtime loss to Illinois.

Men's basketball: Rutgers freshman has Nebraska's attention : Latest Husker News

Men's basketball: Rutgers freshman has Nebraska's attention : Latest Husker News: Corey Sanders, a touted point guard, scored 39 points and handed out 12 assists Wednesday night in a triple-overtime loss to Illinois.

Nebraska men's basketball prediction!

Nebraska 80
Rutgers  65

Mad Chatter: Nebraska basketball's desperate need for Andre Almeida; why Pat Fitzgerald can't stand quarterback dads; Korver's comeback

Mad Chatter: Nebraska basketball's desperate need for Andre Almeida; why Pat Fitzgerald can't stand quarterback dads; Korver's comeback: The Huskers' disappointing loss to Maryland showed again how badly Tim Miles needs help in the paint.

Signing Day 2016: Nebraska high school Division I, II signings : Preps

Signing Day 2016: Nebraska high school Division I, II signings : Preps: A look at the state's Division I and II signings.

QB from 2017 class has Huskers in Top 5 : Latest Husker News

QB from 2017 class has Huskers in Top 5 : Latest Husker News: Another update on a Calabasas kid.

O’Brien, Grim: California Dreamers Get Head Start

O’Brien, Grim: California Dreamers Get Head Start: Even though Patrick O'Brien and Derrion Grim are part of Nebraska's 2016 football recruiting class, Wednesday won't be a wild, wacky, wow kind of day for either. The Huskers' two early signees already

Langsdorf: QBs eager to see where they stand : Latest Husker News

Langsdorf: QBs eager to see where they stand : Latest Husker News: Danny Langsdorf couldn't guarantee Tuesday that all of the quarterbacks on the current Husker roster will still be at NU come August.

Recruiting: One announcement a day to finish : Latest Husker News

Recruiting: One announcement a day to finish : Latest Husker News: Three days to go. And each of those days ahead has a big announcement involving a four-star prospect who is a Husker target.

No longer 'Alone,' Lincoln survivalist wants to share skills : Ground Zero

No longer 'Alone,' Lincoln survivalist wants to share skills : Ground Zero: Teaching survival skills and leading excursions was on Sam Larson’s to-do list long before a TV producer took notice of his blog a few years back.

Love of family and football helped pave Spielman's path to Nebraska : Latest Husker News

Love of family and football helped pave Spielman's path to Nebraska : Latest Husker News: “You’re born into a situation that’s not that great and all of a sudden you get put into a situation that most kids would die to have," said Husker recruit

January 2016 - Connecting on Campus

January 2016 - Connecting on Campus: January 2016 - Connecting on Campus

Steven M. Sipple: Calabasas Crew game-changing possibility for Huskers : Latest Husker News

Steven M. Sipple: Calabasas Crew game-changing possibility for Huskers : Latest Husker News: If Mike Riley were to get Keyshawn Johnson Jr. and Darnay Holmes in the Husker fold, the coach's public-approval rating would soar, Steven M. Sipple writes.

Quarterback Tanner Lee lured by Langsdorf, Huskers’ pro-style offense

Quarterback Tanner Lee lured by Langsdorf, Huskers’ pro-style offense: Nebraska football has a new horse in the quarterback race — for 2017. Tulane quarterback Tanner Lee announced Saturday on Twitter that he will transfer to NU and enroll in classes this summer after he finishes the spring semester in New Orleans. Lee’s other finalist was LSU.

Tulane quarterback Tanner Lee transferring to Nebraska

Tulane quarterback Tanner Lee transferring to Nebraska: Former Tulane quarterback Tanner Lee announced on Saturday that he'd be transferring to Nebraska.

Huskers Fall at No. 21 Purdue, 89-74

Huskers Fall at No. 21 Purdue, 89-74: Andrew White III led four Huskers in double figures, but Purdue's inside game was too much, as the No. 21 Boilermarkers topped Nebraska, 89-74, at Mackey Arena Saturday afternoon.

Husker strategy boils down to toughness against tall Purdue team

Husker strategy boils down to toughness against tall Purdue team: There are some things you can’t simulate in practice. Purdue’s interior size is one. Nebraska freshman Michael Jacobson has certainly tried to get ready for it. He’s watched film of A.J. Hammons, the 7-footer with NBA potential.

Mad Chatter: A look back at Tyronn Lue's magical day; NCAA hopes for Creighton and UNO; crazy Michael Phelps

Mad Chatter: A look back at Tyronn Lue's magical day; NCAA hopes for Creighton and UNO; crazy Michael Phelps: Which program has a better chance to make the NCAA tournament, Creighton or UNO?

Recruiting: TE Chase Allen to announce his decision Friday

Recruiting: TE Chase Allen to announce his decision Friday: Tight end Chase Allen, who visited Nebraska this past weekend, tweeted Wednesday night that he'll be making his college choice public in two days.

Mad Chatter: Why can't Creighton close?; Omaha South continues to roll; the incomparable Steph Curry

Mad Chatter: Why can't Creighton close?; Omaha South continues to roll; the incomparable Steph Curry: Even Tim Miles was shaken by Creighton's last-minute loss to Georgetown.

Recruiting: Indiana LB Collin Miller commits to Nebraska

Recruiting: Indiana LB Collin Miller commits to Nebraska: Nebraska's second-to-last recruiting weekend before signing day produced a second pledge Sunday morning as Collin Miller, a pass-rushing prospect from Indiana, announced on Twitter his plans to attend NU.

Steven M. Sipple: Miles' youthful crew gets lesson from Michigan : Latest Husker News

Steven M. Sipple: Miles' youthful crew gets lesson from Michigan : Latest Husker News: If Nebraska's young players want to grow, they should study video of Saturday's loss, even if it hurts, Steven M. Sipple writes.

Huskers keep their recruiting momentum with 18th commitment : Latest Husker News

Huskers keep their recruiting momentum with 18th commitment : Latest Husker News: Nebraska's big recruiting weekend was fruitful, producing two commits, and perhaps more from those returning home to mull over their options.

Jeff Korbelik: 'X-Files' pick up where it left off : Ground Zero

Jeff Korbelik: 'X-Files' pick up where it left off : Ground Zero: The band is back together … “The X-Files” band, that is.

Last week on TBL: Tom Osborne, Greg McDermott and Ameer Abdullah

Last week on TBL: Tom Osborne, Greg McDermott and Ameer Abdullah: Last week's lineup on 'The Bottom Line' featured former Huskers coach Tom Osborne, ex-NU running back Ameer Abdullah and Creighton men's basketball coach Greg McDemott.

Recruiting: Huskers impressing Calabasas trio; Darnay Holmes moving NU up his list

Recruiting: Huskers impressing Calabasas trio; Darnay Holmes moving NU up his list: The Huskers have two of their top underclassmen recruits in town this weekend, and the visit seems to be impressing both Keyshawn Johnson Jr. and Darnay Holmes.

Recruiting: New Orleans linebacker Pernell Jefferson commits to the Huskers

Recruiting: New Orleans linebacker Pernell Jefferson commits to the Huskers: Three-star outside linebacker Pernell Jefferson committed to the Huskers on Saturday while on campus for his official visit.

Nine ex-Husker QBs in college coaching : Latest Husker News

Nine ex-Husker QBs in college coaching : Latest Husker News: Nine ex-Husker quarterbacks currently are coaching in the college game.

Steven M. Sipple: Zac Taylor's rise in coaching worth watching : Latest Husker News

Steven M. Sipple: Zac Taylor's rise in coaching worth watching : Latest Husker News: As Cincinnati's new offensive coordinator, former Husker quarterback Zac Taylor on right path to becoming a head coach someday, Steven M. Sipple writes.

Nebraska wins today AGAIN!

Nebraska has won four in a row and Michigan is good but we are home today. This will be a very close game!

Nebraska 75 Michigan 73

Eichorst unwavering in confidence of Riley's vision for Huskers : Latest Husker News

Eichorst unwavering in confidence of Riley's vision for Huskers : Latest Husker News: "I like where we're at. You certainly have to reflect on where you came from, and I have a lot of faith in Mike and his staff to make adjustments."

Confident Huskers ready for cornered Spartans

Confident Huskers ready for cornered Spartans

Recruiting: Junior college CB Devron Davis locks in official visit, Huskers the 'clear leader'

Recruiting: Junior college CB Devron Davis locks in official visit, Huskers the 'clear leader': Nebraska is again in the mix for a top junior college cornerback, as Merced (Calif.) College prospect Devron Davis will take an official visit to the school on Jan. 29.

Perfect Match: Family fuels Patrick O'Brien's rise through recruiting ranks

Perfect Match: Family fuels Patrick O'Brien's rise through recruiting ranks: The 6-foot-4, 230-pounder is a coup for NU’s coaching staff, a four-star, potential top-100 national prospect whose passes cut through the air and hit neatly the hands of receivers. Nebraska offered O’Brien first, pursued him hardest and sold him best on its vision for him.

Recruiting: Huskers still hope to reel in big-fish recruits : Latest Husker News

Recruiting: Huskers still hope to reel in big-fish recruits : Latest Husker News: Nebraska has a recruiting class ranked between 30th and 43rd nationally, but the Huskers could make a push toward the Top 25 if the right recruits raise their hands.

Husker running back recruit Bryant used to the fast track : Latest Husker News

Husker running back recruit Bryant used to the fast track : Latest Husker News: "The thing I like about Tre is he's unselfish. He takes just as much pride in pass blocking as he does trying to score touchdowns."

Huskers Look for Third Straight Win

Huskers Look for Third Straight Win: The Nebraska men's basketball team goes for three wins in a row Saturday afternoon, as the Huskers travel to Champaign to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini. Tipoff is set for 1:30 p.m. on BTN.

Boys basketball: Kearney escapes with win versus Knights : Preps

Boys basketball: Kearney escapes with win versus Knights : Preps: The free-throw line and some lock-down defense by the Lincoln Southeast boys nearly did in Class A eighth-ranked Kearney.

Recruiting: Maps show Huskers will 'Spread the Red' in recruiting

Recruiting: Maps show Huskers will 'Spread the Red' in recruiting: Nebraska released two maps Friday depicting where in the country its coaches are visiting recruits.

Recruiting: Maps show Huskers will 'Spread the Red' in recruiting

Recruiting: Maps show Huskers will 'Spread the Red' in recruiting: Nebraska released two maps Friday depicting where in the country its coaches are visiting recruits.

NFL Predictions!

KANSAS CITY AT NEW ENGLAND

New England is the favorite!  Kansas City has won 11 consecutive games with a no-name offense.Besides Jeremy Maclin Kansas City has no stars. This is a tough one to call but I like the KC defense to be the difference.
KANSAS CITY 24 NEW ENGLAND 23

GREEN BAY AT ARIZONA
Arizona has a very good team and the Packers have struggled as of late until last week. The Cardinals beat Green Bay 38-8 in December. The Packers just don't have an offensive line. Closer this time but....
ARIZONA 30 GREEN BAY 17

SEATTLE AT CAROLINA
Wow this should be a great game. Two winners. Marshawn Lynch is back for Seattle and should give them a great chance to win. Russell Wilson is one of the top four quarterbacks in the NFL. Carolina has lost just one game this year and are on a roll.
CAROLINA 31 SEATTLE 28

PITTSBURGH AT DENVER
I would take Pittsburgh any day in this one if they were healthy. They are injured at running back, quarterback, and receiver. And their receiver is the best in the NFL in Antonio Brown. With the injuries I have to go with the Broncos but it should be a great game until the Denver defense scores a couple of TD's.
DENVER 27 PITTSBURGH 20

Mad Chatter: Oklahoma tired of 'little brother' Big 12; how Chip Kelly needs to change; Iowa hoops

Mad Chatter: Oklahoma tired of 'little brother' Big 12; how Chip Kelly needs to change; Iowa hoops: OU president David Boren wants dramatic change in the Big 12. If he doesn't get it, the Sooners may look elsewhere.

Not a lottery winner this time!

Ok I didn't win the lottery. I had no chance anyway but what the heck I put a few dollars in our pool at week so I wouldn't be left out.

Did you know?
YOU HAVE A

One in 2 chance to win a coin flip.
One in 10 chance of being left handed
In the US, you have a One in 112 chance of dying in a motor vehicle.
One in 337 chance of winning $7 if you buy one Powerball ticket.
One in 292 million of winning the Powerball when buying one ticket.

Chances of the Nebraska men's basketball team beating Illinois at Illinois on Saturday is 33%.
Prediction is however Nebraska 78 Illinois 76  We are playing good  No reason to stop.

I hated to hear about Lawrence Phillips. I think there was more good than bad with the young man.

Chip Kelly goes to the 49ers. That should be interesting.

Men's basketball: Morrow easing up in weight room to help his lift : Latest Husker News

Men's basketball: Morrow easing up in weight room to help his lift : Latest Husker News: Nebraska basketball coaches have recently had to kick Ed Morrow out of the weight room.

Lawrence Phillips found dead in prison; Osborne greatly saddened : Latest Husker News

Lawrence Phillips found dead in prison; Osborne greatly saddened : Latest Husker News: Lawrence Phillips was found dead early Wednesday in his prison cell. The former Husker running back was 40.

Ruud joining Frost's staff at Central Florida : Latest Husker News

Ruud joining Frost's staff at Central Florida : Latest Husker News: Barrett Ruud is heading to Florida again.

Nebraska Men's Basketball tomorrow night!

The Gophers of Minnesota come to Lincoln tomorrow night. Nebraska comes off a big road win versus Rutgers. Look to the Huskers to win.

Nebraska 80 Minnesota 68

Recruiting: Top Husker WR target visiting Mississippi State with other 'big time' schools in pursuit

Recruiting: Top Husker WR target visiting Mississippi State with other 'big time' schools in pursuit: Nebraska's top wide receiver target for the 2016 class — four-star wideout Desmond Fitzpatrick — will take an official visit to Mississippi State.

TBL: Former Husker quarterback Zac Taylor

TBL: Former Husker quarterback Zac Taylor: Former Nebraska quarterback and Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Zac Taylor joined hosts Mike'l Severe and Joe Ganz on 'The Bottom Line' Monday. Topics discussed include prepping for games in the NFL, developing chemistry with players, his new offensive coordinator and QB coach position with the University of Cincinnati and more.

5 thoughts in the wake of Vincent Valentine's departure

5 thoughts in the wake of Vincent Valentine's departure: Sam McKewon's five thoughts about Vincent Valentine's decision and where Nebraska goes from here on the defensive line — and the defense as a whole.

Mad Chatter: Tom Osborne and coming to peace with fate; an AFC championship game at Arrowhead?; Huskers hurting in trenches

Mad Chatter: Tom Osborne and coming to peace with fate; an AFC championship game at Arrowhead?; Huskers hurting in trenches: The difference between losing to Florida State and beating Miami was mostly luck.

Cindy Lange-Kubick: The little guys gets rid of a trademarked name, but keeps his critters : Lincoln, NE Journal Star

Cindy Lange-Kubick: The little guys gets rid of a trademarked name, but keeps his critters : Lincoln, NE Journal Star

Men's basketball: Huskers rout Rutgers : Latest Husker News

Men's basketball: Huskers rout Rutgers : Latest Husker News

Basketball Prediction

Nebraska will end their long streak of losing in the Big 10 today by beating Rutgers 70-66.

NFL playoffs start today!! Arizona and New England are the favorites to go to the Super Bowl in San Fransisco. I like Carolina over Arizona or Seattle. I think both are better.

New England or Cincinnati could be in the Super Bowl although an underdog I like is Pittsburgh. Antonio Brown is amazing.

The Packers are really struggling right now and I don't see Houston being a factor.

KANSAS CITY AT HOUSTON
The winner of this game plays Denver next week. Kansas City is hot and has won 10 straight. I don't see that streak ending this week. Houston has a pretty good defense so there will not be a lot of scoring. 20-23 points should win this one and I think that will be Kansas City. The last time Kansas City won a playoff game they had Marcus Allen in the backfield and Joe Montana at quarterback. That was 22 years ago.  Houston's only chance is getting four turnovers or more. KC 23-20

PITTSBURGH AT CINCINNATI
The winner of this game will play New England next week. I call this almost an even game because Pittsburgh can play some good ball. They have a great passing attack but they are injury riddled at running back. Big Ben, Antonio Brown, and Bryant are very good and Pitt can put up a lot of points. Cincinnati has AJ McCarron at QB. He is playing while Dalton has been hurt and he has played well. Pittsburgh defense win as Cinncy will have a hard time running. Pittburgh 31 Cincinnati 28

SEATTLE at MINNESOTA
The winner of this game plays at Arizona next week. Minnesota plays at home in this one but Seattle is going for its third straight Super Bowl trip. I just see Seattle controlling this game. Seattle 34 Minnesota 17

GREEN BAY AT WASHINGTON
The winner plays Carolina next week. This is probably a game that has the two teams that don't have a chance for the Super Bowl. But this should be a pretty darn good game. The game is in Washington and the Redskins have been been scoring big in the last three games.  I look to this game having a lot of offense. Washington 38 Green Bay  34

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