Just so you know, this tweet from Grantland/EDSBS fame Holly Anderson describes about where I am right now:
#bloglyfe RT @LailaLalami: Think you're having a tough writing day? Check out Kafka's diary: pic.twitter.com/KIi4SarbTk"
— Holly Anderson (@HollyAnderson) May 5, 2014
But at least we're all doing better than Rutgers, right? RIGHT?
Here's the latest on our soon to be newest, dumbest conference member: Rutgers offered Eric LeGrand to speak at their commencement, but then rescinded to replace him with New Jersey Gov. Thomas H. Kean as the university's keynote speaker. LeGrand is a former football player for Rutgers who was paralyzed while making a tackle in 2010.
Now, this could all be a big foul up. Condi Rice was supposed to be the main speaker, but backed out. Perhaps Rutgers asked multiple people and got acceptance from both LeGrand and Kean simultaneously, then didn't bother to tell LeGrand because, oh, I don't know, they're stupid?
And they choose a politician over a paralyzed guy that's been inspirational to people because, oh, I don't know, maybe they're stupid?
It's one thing to be stupid once in a while but Rutgers has been repeatedly stupid, so stupid that it's like they're on a quest to become "That Guy", you know, that guy whom you automatically think of when something stupid happens because they've earned the reputation.
Or "that guy", the one everyone targets with internet outrage because they do something so incredibly stupid that they deserve it, especially when their stupidity was so easily avoidable.
There is one saving grace about "that guy", however and that's that he always give us someone to feel better than.
Congratulations, Rutgers! You've done it again!
Rutgers rescinds offer for Eric LeGrand to speak at commencement - NCAA Football - Sporting News
Rutgers is run by the dumbest people in collegiate athletics. Is it just me, or is that part of the nation one big fucked up mess?
Former Gov. Tom Kean to replace Condoleezza Rice as Rutgers commencement speaker | NJ.com
Former Gov. Tom Kean will replace Condoleezza Rice as Rutgers University's commencement speaker, the school announced today
The Ever Increasing Size of Godzilla: Implications for Sexual Selection and Urine Production | Deep Sea News
So why is Godzilla obtaining ever larger sizes with time? Skyscrapers. Skyscraper height has increased dramatically over the last century. For Godzilla to continue to plow through buildings in major metropolises, a more formidable size is needed.
I found this amusing.
You Gotta Spend Money To Make Money: Purdue And College Sports Finances - Hammer and Rails
Purdue hasn't won a lot, so it is not a surprise that it is not a financial leader in college sports.
How Athletic Departments (And The Media) Fudge The Cost Of Scholarships
Paula Lavigne has an insightful piece on ESPN.com about how college sports thrived even as the rest of America suffered through a terrible economic downturn starting in late 2008. Paula is one of the best people writing in the mainstream sports press on money issues, and this piece is no exception. She presents a high-level economic view of how scholarships costs aren't accurately measured and cites two of the best sources on the topic, Profs. Brian Goff of Western Kentucky and Chad McEvoy of Syracuse.
Mayock: Jean-Baptiste could be first-rounder : Latest Husker News
Could former Husker corner Stanley Jean-Baptiste ork his way into the bottom of the draft's first round on Thursday? NFL Network's Mike Mayock thinks so.
Where Are They Now? - Dave Rimington
Nice article about Dave Rimington and his work at the Boomer Esiason Foundation.
Huskers Earn Share of Big Ten Title - Huskers.com - Nebraska Athletics Official Web Site
Nebraska defeated Indiana, 8-3, then watched Wisconsin upset Michigan in extra innings, as the Huskers claimed a share of the 2014 Big Ten regular-season title.
The Bugeater Challenge
Our Quest To See Every Husker In Action - Brett Baker and his daughter have completed their challenge to see ever Husker sport. Pretty cool!