Reads: There's Nowhere To Go But Up!

In case you haven't noticed, during Salt's vacation, The Reads' authorship has essentially gone like this:

Probably the first time I've ever been compared to Ameer Abdullah, but we'll run with it. With that said, leggo.

• In case you haven't heard (and have been traumatized due to participation in the Poop Cruise), Barney Cotton has a longer title
• Baseball started the season in disappointing fashion. The Huskers sit 0-4 after losses to CSU -Bakersfield, Cal State Fullerton (twice) and Southern California. If we've learned nothing about Nebraska athletic teams over the past year, this is clearly the False Sense of Security defense® at work.
• Dear Leader Jon Johnston examined recent college baseball RPI changes with Boyd Nation.
• Meanwhile, the lady softballers are on a 9-1 tear are matching the 10-game opening stretch in school history.
• Some saw Tim Miles' squad as a potential trap for Tom Izzo's Michigan State team. Unfortunately they were wrong. Regardless, our own David McGee again turned in some fantastic shots.
• Brett Maher looks to continue the tradition of (*) cramming Nebraska kickers into the NFL
• The 500-mile radius has been underscored for years as a necessary hunting ground for Nebraska football recruits. Statistics seem to indicate a shift away from signing prospects out of it.
• Bo Pelini is ready to tackle (*) the wonderful world of recruiting reform
• Randy York explores the idea of Jordan Hooper being the "Rex Burkhead of Women's Basketball"
• Speaking of the Lady Husker Roundballers, they're on a seven-game tear. Their latest adventure included a #BEATEMDOWN of Ohio State at the Devaney Center.
• Alfonzo Dennard testified in his trial stating (*) he didn't clock that cop. Considering the feeling I get when being pulled over, I'm somewhat inclined to believe him.

A happy Monday to ya! Be sure to check back with us here at Dear Ol' Corn Nation, home of the Anti-Offseason Crew AND complimentary donuts*.

*Donuts may or may not be here when you return.