Will He or Won’t He? Sunday, July 30, 2006

Foxsports.com reported on Saturday morning that Collier was set to become the new AD at Butler. Huskerhoopscentral.com reported discussions hit a snag.
Husker Hoops is reporting today that Collier is one of two finalists for the position. The other is Mike Watson, associate athletic director at Miami of Ohio. The “committee is still debating which candidate [...]

Report: Butler Did It Saturday, July 29, 2006

According to a report on foxsports.com this morning, Barry Collier will become the new athletics director at the Butler University.
Here’s the link:http://msn.foxsports.com/cbk/story/5827582
If it’s true, it’s not much of a surprise, and I’m sure Steve Pederson and company are glad to see him go. At the tail-end of last season, I would’ve bet my house (actually, [...]

Husker Cluster: Anyone Need a Summer Job? Thursday, July 27, 2006

Barry Collier is a finalist for the Athletics Director job at Butler University. He may be leaving Nebraska as early as Monday. A few thoughts on this whole deal… and feel free to submit some feedback:
1) If Collier leaves, where will the Huskers find a head coach? August is just around [...]

That’s a Wrap! Thursday, July 27, 2006

Big 12 Media Days used to be a 2-day affair. Part of me is glad that it’s three days. It at least allows for a day in-between the travel.
The final Media Day saw Texas A&M, Missouri, Oklahoma and Iowa State address the scribes and talking heads. Even though these coaches hear the [...]

Greetings from Kansas City Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Day Two of the Big 12 Media Days is in the books. I tried to post some stuff yesterday, but wouldn’t you know it — I forgot my laptop. And wouldn’t you know it — I don’t own one.
It’s been an interesting couple of days. Day One saw the Huskers address the media. I asked [...]

Sunday Night Wrap Monday, July 24, 2006

I’m a big golf fan, and seeing Tiger Woods with his emotions on full display following his British Open win was something you don’t see a lot. That’s what happens when you’re a star athlete… everyone sees your highs and lows when you’re on the job. It was some great drama on the course, though. [...]

Media: Order Restored Thursday, July 20, 2006

2006 Big 12 Preseason Football Media Poll (first place votes in parentheses)
North

Nebraska (21) 160
Iowa State (5) 128
Colorado (2) 93
Kansas 85
Missouri 82
Kansas State 40

South

Oklahoma (23) 163
Texas [...]

Working From Home: Notes From Vacation Wednesday, July 19, 2006

The World Wide Web is a wonderful thing. Al Gore’s genius invention allows me to check in and post some comments from the beautiful state of Colorado.
I’m in Denver visiting my family for a few days… I fly back Saturday morning, just in time to get back to work. The weather here is typical [...]

Not Surprising, But a Welcome Relief Monday, July 17, 2006

We talked about this on the 5:30PM Sunday Sportscast.
Here’s the Associated Press report: (Blog comments follow)

OMAHA, Neb. — The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s chancellor says the school’s football program isn’t going anywhere — despite calls by one University of Nebraska regent to eliminate the program.
That option “is not even on the table,” said Chancellor [...]

Note to Self: If Outside Temperature is Warmer Than Body Temperature, Stay Indoors Monday, July 17, 2006

If The Black Crowes’ song was titled “Hot to Handle”, it would’ve been a perfect description for Sunday’s weather. But, the name of the song was “Hard to Handle”, rendering the previous sentence absolutely worthless.
During the slow summer months, we often times have a chance to have some fun during our dinner breaks. [...]