Hey Ark. State - Nebraska has has more four-star recruits leave the program this fall than you've recruited in the past 10 yrs.
— Brad Dickson (@brad_dickson) September 13, 2012
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The unranked Nebraska Cornhuskers take on the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Memorial Stadium this Saturday at 11am CDT on ESPN2.
Go Big Red!
In today's Reads, Chase Rome quits, Notre Dame joins the ACC and Gus Malzahn's Red Wolves may very well might be playing basketball on grass this Saturday. Those stories and more below.
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The Check-Down Pass:
Seriously? Apparently USC only wants the reporters to write fluff about the team. "OH MATT BARKLEY. HE'S SO DREAMY. I LOVE WHEN HE THROWS THE FOOTBALL."
Is this appropriate? Should the media be barred from injury reports or other negative reporting, with denial of access for daring to write something negative?
University of Notre Dame Joins the ACC, Football to Play 5 League Games Per Season - One Foot Down
What do you think? Are you sad that Notre Dame didn't suck it up and join the Big Ten? Should the Big Ten have made a concession to secure Notre Dame's non-football sports until ND loses their TV contract? Or are you glad that the Big Ten stood up to the Irish?
Personally, I don't think we don't need Notre Dame. They aren't going to push this conference to a new level.
Nebraska football and other stories after the Jump!
Yesterday on CN:
Nebraska Football: Chase Rome Out, Tyler Wullenwaber Injured - Corn Nation
When it rains, it pours. (Seriously, who pissed off the football gods?)
Husker CornCast: What does Chase Rome's Departure mean? (Arkansas St preview) - Corn Nation
Will and Jake review the week's events and look ahead to Nebraska's tilt against the Arkansas State Red Wolves.
Jim Calhoun Is Retiring. How does That Impact Nebraska's Recruitment Of Akoy Agau? - Corn Nation
A look at the playing field for Akoy Agau with the departure of Calhoun and UCONN.
Football (1-1)
We'll see where things go from here. Bad luck about Wullenwaber. Get well soon.
(**) NU offense searches for solution to second-half road woes : Husker Extra
Step one: run the ball. Step two: stop locking Taylor into plays - trust him to find an out...
(**) 3rd down: Long way to go for Husker defense - Omaha.com
Solved: TACKLE THE BALL-CARRIER.
BLUE (AND GOLD) BRUINS RUIN RED'S DAY - Husker Dan - HuskerMax.com
Not everything is on fire.
Husker N Side, Upon Further Review, There Will Be Balloons
OH THANK GOD. Back to worrying about tackling, everyone.
Get a Sneak Peek: New Arena, East Stadium - Huskers.com - Nebraska Athletics Official Web Site
I encourage someone to go check this out and report back on their thoughts.
Arkansas State (1-1)
Hail Varsity: Football in Time and Space
The offense better show up ready to go - the defense might need the help.
Volleyball (8-0)
Huskers Take on Cyclones in Ames - Huskers.com - Nebraska Athletics Official Web Site
Fans can listen to all of the action with John Baylor and Lindsay Peterson on the 25-station Husker Sports Network, including B107.3 FM in Lincoln and The Wolf 93.3 FM in Omaha. Fans outside the state will also be able to catch the live audio feed for free on Huskers.com.
Cheer them on to win #9!
Huskers Earn Big Ten Weekly Honors
Nebraska senior Lauren Cook and freshman Meghan Haggerty have both been honored by the Big Ten Conference with weekly Big Ten Awards. Cook was named the Big Ten Co-Player and Setter of the Week, while Haggerty has earned two Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors.
Great job ladies!
Women's Soccer (3-4-1)
Huskers Open Big Ten Play at Northwestern - Huskers.com - Nebraska Athletics Official Web Site
Good luck ladies!
Big Ten (16-8)
Delany statement on Notre Dame/ACC move - Big Ten Blog - ESPN
Basically, "Whatever. Date whoever. I don't even like you."
Clothes Call: Illinois football adds helmet stickers " Big Ten Network
Waiting for the first school to start handing out those stickers you got in elementary school. You know the ones. Stars with smiley faces and rainbows.
Other Stories
Report: Jim Calhoun To Retire As Connecticut Basketball Coach - Big East Coast Bias
Might shake up college basketball.
University of Notre Dame Joins the ACC, Football to Play 5 League Games Per Season - One Foot Down
One casualty of the move? Their annual B1G tour. So I guess that'll help them win more games for post-season consideration. HEYO.
No compromises.
Notre Dame Joins ACC: Conference Exit Fee Now $50 Million - SBNation.com
Well, Pitt ain't leaving anytime soon. Heh...
KPD: Storm the field and you'll face serious consequences | wbir.com
SEC, SEC, SEC?
Portland State dismisses defensive coordinator - Yahoo! Sports
And the next coach deploys a knee-jerk response to losing.
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