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    Shut the fuck up Donny!

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    • New commit..

      Stay up to date with all the Nebraska Cornhuskers sports news, recruiting, transfers, and more at 247Sports.com
      Grammar... The difference between feeling your nuts and feeling you're nuts.

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      • UNL vs OSU on the BTN
        Grammar... The difference between feeling your nuts and feeling you're nuts.

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        • I wish I could have seen the look on Talent's face when Rex scored the winning TD...
          Shut the fuck up Donny!

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          • Meh. The real priceless look was when Braxton was injured and Joe Bausermann trotted on to the field.

            Unfortunately for UNL -- and fortunately for the fans in the first 30 rows with bad hands -- Bausermann isn't around this year!
            Dan Patrick: What was your reaction to [Urban Meyer being hired]?
            Brady Hoke: You know.....not....good.

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            • it was more tha Bausermann.. Bausermann doesn't play D. Bausermann doesn't run block

              OSU fell apart period.
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              • By Randy York

                Whenever anyone asks me what I like most about the Big Ten Conference, I have a patented answer. “What I like most is the Big Ten almost always seems to be on the same page,” I say, and today I offer six reasons to explain why that’s true: 1) The Big Ten movers and shakers get together often and tackle the most challenging problems and business issues; 2) Whenever they meet, they commit themselves to growth, development and success; 3) The decision-makers offer those with a stake in the outcome the chance to collaborate; 4) When the Big Ten assembles its athletic directors, coaches or any other relevant group in Chicago or elsewhere, those involved set aside their differences, cooperate like few others and discuss every conceivable angle of the most minute issue; 5) Then and only then do subject-matter experts begin to build consensus; and 6) After the Big Ten achieves consensus, it communicates what everyone has agreed on and explains the strategic rationale behind each major decision.

                Take the current Big Ten Athletic Directors Meeting in Chicago and a Chicago Tribune headline that emerged from that meeting: Big Ten on board for 4-team football playoff followed by a succinct sub-headline: ADs want rotating bowl sites, including Rose, to host semis beginning in 2013. It just so happens that Tom Osborne is the man in the photo beneath those two headlines, holding up two fingers while he makes a double-pronged point in front of two logos – the Big Ten’s and Nebraska’s.

                Who could be a better pitch man for that story than a Hall-of-Fame coach who’s won three national championships and never had the luxury of playing the Florida schools in a big game when it’s 5 degrees outside and Memorial Stadium’s “tundra” looks like a horizontal snow cone? If anyone deserves an automatic touchdown advantage, you’d think Osborne’s the man, especially after his teams played so many games in the sauna-like humidity that Miami and Florida State players are so accustomed to playing in.

                You can scratch, however, any thoughts the Big Ten might have had about hosting national semifinal games in America’s biggest football stadiums. That would overhaul the transmission of every big bowl game, so the Big Ten consented, behind closed doors, not to do that. Hence this quote from Osborne: “The bowls have been good to us. If you took them out of the playoff, it would pretty much destroy the bowl system.” The Big Ten was willing to give up something that would have benefitted the conference for something it considers more important – the opportunity to promote the idea of a four-team playoff system.

                Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany, perhaps the master collaborator/consensus builder in all of college football, favors a hybrid model of the three highest-rated conference champions and a “wild card” from any other league or Independent. Osborne suggested a selection committee could be put together to supplant polls and computers and become the final decision-maker about who’s in the Final Four and who isn’t. Tribune writer Teddy Greenstein said Osborne believes selection committee members could include ex-coaches, ex-AD’s and conference commissioners or, Osborne said: “You can just go with conference commissioners” because “You get people who are somewhat dispassionate, well respected and understand the nuances. In the end, you might have to explain your decision.”

                We now switch to another angle on this issue. In his blog on ESPN.com, Adam Rittenberg asked an interesting question: Did the Big Ten give up too easily on the issue of campus sites? Here again, we see a well-calculated answer provided by another Big Ten athletic director, Ohio State’s Gene Smith, who had been planted rather firmly in the campus-sites camp before admitting Tuesday that he no longer favors having national playoff semifinals on the campuses of higher-seeded teams. “We’ve shifted,” Smith said. “I was originally for campus sites, and I still go back there mentally every now and then as discussions occur, but the bowls have a really good system set up to host.” Bowl sites are the winners in surveys with university presidents, athletic directors, coaches and even players, and the Big Ten is now on record, representing exactly what they agreed on and decided. Michigan State Athletic Director Mark Hollis was an equally convincing and eloquent spokesman for the Big Ten Tuesday, and there probably will be more Big Ten AD’s elaborating today on what they decided together as a group.

                Say this for the Big Ten: Delany is, without question, the chief catalyst for change because he knows when to be the one out front and when to be the one standing behind. It’s a system that works well and shows time after time why the Big Ten truly is so consistently on the same page.
                Grammar... The difference between feeling your nuts and feeling you're nuts.

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                • Originally posted by entropy View Post

                  Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany, perhaps the master collaborator/consensus builder in all of college football, favors a hybrid model of the three highest-rated conference champions and a “wild card” from any league or Independent.
                  There's the winner.
                  Atlanta, GA

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                  • I agree. That one might actually grow legs.
                    I don't always roll a joint, but when I do, its usually my ankle

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                    • When Nebraska made the move from the Big 12 to the Big Ten, the initial reaction was that football would be tough, basketball near impossible and baseball a cakewalk.

                      Twenty-one games into the conference schedule, NU's stroll through the Big Ten has been a mud slog at times.

                      Nebraska (32-20 overall, 12-9 in Big Ten) has an excellent chance of making the six-team Big Ten Tournament. But it wasn’t until last Sunday that anybody could make that assumption.

                      NU closes out the regular season with games at Michigan on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

                      The Huskers started last weekend in seventh place in the league standings. After a three-game sweep of Minnesota — Nebraska’s first conference sweep that mattered in four years — NU is tied for fourth.

                      And still, the Huskers' series at Michigan could determine whether NU finishes second and receives a first-round tournament bye, or finishes eighth and out of the tourney. One victory would secure Nebraska a tourney berth. More than likely, the only way NU gets into the NCAA Tournament is by winning the Big Ten Tournament.

                      Nebraska did not even make the eight-team Big 12 Tournament the past three seasons. Some of the contenders with NU will play each other this weekend, including Penn State at Michigan State and Ohio State at Indiana.

                      Michigan is 21-32 and 6-15, including 5-13 in its last 18 games.

                      Husker coach Darin Erstad said the key to the weekend series is starting pitching.

                      “It’s pretty simple: starting pitching. We’re looking for guys to step up, plain and simple,” he said.

                      The Huskers had three strong starts last weekend in taking three one-run games from the Gophers. Thursday’s starter — Kyle Kubat, a freshman left-hander from Creighton Prep — has been very strong his last three outings. Friday’s starter, Ryan Hander, was solid for five innings in last Saturday’s victory. The Huskers started senior Dexter Spitsnogle in last Sunday’s victory, but Erstad has not yet named a starter for the final game against the Wolverines.

                      “They all get in trouble when they get up in the zone,” Erstad said. “We preach and preach and preach, ‘Down in the zone, down in the zone.’ It’s about executing pitches, just like executing at the plate.”

                      Nebraska senior left fielder Kale Kiser, who reminded that he has never played in the postseason, said the Michigan series is crucial.

                      “We know this series is going to determine the season,” he said. “We either go out there and sweep to put us in position to get the second seed or we come out flat and be in a worse position.”

                      Erstad said the Huskers need to shake off Tuesday's 13-2 loss to Wichita State.

                      “We played pretty well over the weekend, but we got a little sideways here (Tuesday). Our guys, they smell it and understand what’s ahead of them. It’s in our control. We win and we’re in. I imagine they will be pretty hungry going into Thursday.”

                      The Huskers will get closer Travis Huber back this weekend. The right-hander missed the Creighton game and last weekend’s series because of a shoulder injury. Dylan Vogt earned two saves and Brandon Pierce one last weekend.

                      Pitching matchups

                      Thursday — NU's Kyle Kubat, lhp (4-0, 2.14) vs. Matt Ogden, rhp (3-3, 3.11)

                      Friday — NU's Ryan Hander, rhp (2-0, 2.35) vs. Brandon Sinnery, rhp (4-5, 3.80)

                      Saturday — NU TBA vs. Ben Ballentine, rhp (2-3, 4.10)
                      Grammar... The difference between feeling your nuts and feeling you're nuts.

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                      • it was more tha Bausermann.. Bausermann doesn't play D. Bausermann doesn't run block

                        OSU fell apart period.
                        They had zero chance of scoring and next to no chance of getting a first down. It was a significant moment in the game. But, meh, whatever. The defense did stink on ice in the 4th.
                        Dan Patrick: What was your reaction to [Urban Meyer being hired]?
                        Brady Hoke: You know.....not....good.

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                        • UNL 15 Mich 2
                          Grammar... The difference between feeling your nuts and feeling you're nuts.

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                          • Another commit..

                            Dan Samuelson, 6-5 290lb OG from Plymouth, IN. Originally committed to Pitt. Switched to Neb
                            Grammar... The difference between feeling your nuts and feeling you're nuts.

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                            • San Francisco, CA -- Academy of Art University Director of Athletics Dr. Jamie Williams announced Monday that he will return to his alma mater, the University of Nebraska, where he will serve as Associate Athletic Director. Though he vacates his role at Academy of Art, Dr. Williams will remain on President Dr. Elisa Stephens' Executive Advisory Council.


                              "The dream over the years was an athletic program at an art university which included art, music, and acting,” Dr. Stephens said. “Various advisors highly recommended Dr. Jamie Williams and he emerged as the logical candidate. He possesses a Super Bowl ring; a star on the 49ers winning team. Possessor of a Ph.D., he agreed to start what is now our wonderful athletic program. All accomplished in six short years. Loved and admired by all 18,000 students and faculty at the Academy of Art University established in San Francisco in 1929. I as President have learned from his great example. Students have been inspired by his spirit, and faculty excited by his inspiration. He will always be a member of our family and has volunteered to be on our Board of Advisors. Our lives and spirit are better because of him. We wish him every good fortune at the University of Nebraska."

                              Dr. Williams, an All-American and All-Big Eight Conference football player at Nebraska, earned his undergraduate degree in Broadcast Journalism as a Cornhusker. Beloved in the Bay Area after his time winning a Super Bowl Championship with the San Francisco 49ers, Dr. Williams later made a natural fit to lead Academy of Art University particularly given his artistic background that included co-writing the script for “Any Given Sunday.” He joined the Urban Knights in 2006 and proceeded to develop an NCAA athletic program, a feat many thought to be unachievable.


                              "I am forever grateful to the Stephens family for providing me the blank canvas to build a NCAA Division II athletic program at their amazing Academy of Art University and I feel good about the future success of that program,” Dr. Williams said. “Leaving the heart of downtown San Francisco, the Urban Knights and the magically creative folks of this wonderful art institution is emotionally tough. I will miss my administrative team, the coaches, our unique athletes, my colleagues and Elisa Stephens. A while back, a friend asked me if I would ever consider leaving this dream startup and I safely replied that the only opportunity that could pique my interest is the University of Nebraska, my alma mater. And much like when I was 17, the voice and vision of a master wizard provided me another chance to help the Huskers. He is Tom Osborne, my former college coach and UNL's current Athletic Director."

                              In his six years building the Academy of Art University Athletic Department, Dr. Williams has truly given life to the mantra 'Be Artist. Be Athlete.' During the early days when no athletic teams existed, one would find the Davenport, Iowa native making history alone at a computer. Today, ART U Athletics successfully functions with a staff of over 50 employees as Dr. Williams, the program's lone Athletic Director to date, has certainly delivered on his promise to have the Academy make an immediate impact on the world of collegiate athletics.

                              Dr. Williams forged ahead against all odds driven by his philosophy of developing the program based on the three A's: Academics, the feeder of intellect and wisdom; Arts, the emancipator of spirit and expression; and Athletics, the builder of physicality and courage. Encouraging student-athletes to succeed in the classroom, pursue their artistic dreams, and vanquish the stereotype that artists cannot hold their own in athletic competition, Dr. Williams has continuously promoted the distinct concept of Urban Knights as “warrior-poets.”


                              During his tenure, Dr. Williams helped Academy of Art Athletics gain national attention in a variety of ways including features in NCAA publications and heavy involvement in the expansion of the Pacific West Conference of which ART U is a member. He also strengthened Academy of Art University's Bay Area relationships with everything from guest appearances on local media and at other schools, having Urban Knights devote their time to helping local organizations and causes, and three memorable Celebrity Golf Tournaments all of which have furthered the tradition of highlighting artist-athletes and their unique characteristics.

                              A charismatic leader and one of few athletic directors capable of achieving a personal connection with nearly every one of his student-athletes, Dr. Williams tirelessly crafted an approachable reputation on campus during his tenure at Academy of Art. In their first four seasons, his Urban Knights have already won a PacWest Championship, upset numerous nationally ranked opponents, and completed several winning campaigns with plenty of post-season accolades.


                              Beyond the athletic success, Dr. Williams has enjoyed seeing Urban Knights bolster their professional careers by going on to work for the Nike, the NFL Network, and other major companies. Dr. Williams will undoubtedly leave a legacy proving art and athletics can not only coexist, but that they can thrive together.

                              Now on the verge of achieving his ultimate goal, making Academy of Art University active members of the NCAA, Dr. Williams remains confident in the Urban Knights' ability to carry on the “Be Artist. Be Athlete” tradition in his absence.

                              “I deeply thank Dr. Tom Osborne, his staff and Chancellor Perlman for facilitating my return to Lincoln,” Dr. Williams said. “Red nostalgia of home football games fill my mind. More importantly, we built an intercollegiate athletic program here at the Academy that none thought could happen, which is based on the principles I received under Coach Osborne. ART U sits on a strong organizational foundation founded on 'systems thinking,' NCAA compliance, talented people and Division II's mantra of 'life in the balance' for our student-athletes. Go Urban Knights! My task now is to help elevate Nebraska Athletics within the Big Ten Conference and nationally. I am absolutely up for the challenge. Let's Go Big Red!!"

                              Academy of Art University has formed a search committee that will begin interviewing candidates for the Athletic Director position. In the interim, current Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator Stephanie Strowbridge will assume Athletic Director responsibilities.
                              Grammar... The difference between feeling your nuts and feeling you're nuts.

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                              • Quote from Jamie Williams:

                                "First of all, I bleed Husker Red! Secondly, I am forever grateful to the Stephens family for providing me the blank canvas to build an NCAA Division II athletic program at their amazing Academy of Art University and I feel good about the continued success of that program. Leaving the heart of downtown San Francisco, the Urban Knights and the magically creative folks of this wonderful art institution was emotionally tough.

                                It would take my alma mater and my uncanny former coach, Tom Osborne, to pull me away from a program where I continually led a young staff into 'Nietzsche's abyss,' where men fear and fail. I'm proud to leave them as 'young leaders' unafraid of today's innate chaos in athletics.

                                "For the record, T.O. can still recruit like any great wizard. I owe him and the University much. I thank Dr. Tom Osborne, his staff and Chancellor Perlman for facilitating my return to Lincoln.

                                Red nostalgia fills my mind, including clear visions of the unique, but home-grown, pageantry of home football games. It's been awhile but I still envision Valentino's pizza, Abel Dormitory, red helium balloons, rocky mountain oysters, fat inner tubes floating coeds down an endless creek, friendly smiles, great fishing, bald eagles along the Platte River and, of course, a volleyball hitting an opponent in the face!

                                They call this 'The Good Life' and I agree. I feel like the prodigal son. More importantly, I built an intercollegiate athletic program that none thought could happen, based on the principles I received through UNL, Coach Osborne and Gene Huey. This standard of integrity, higher education, discipline, creativity and winning has become my "tattoos."

                                Winning 'the right way' is a mantra for Nebraska. I'm hoping to propagate that guiding principle as an athletic administrator and educator. My task now is to help elevate Nebraska Athletics within the Big Ten Conference and nationally. I am absolutely up for the challenge. Let's Go Big Red!!"
                                Grammar... The difference between feeling your nuts and feeling you're nuts.

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