Corn Flakes: IT'S FARGAN GAME WEEEEEEEKKKKKK!!!!!!

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College football begins this week, at last, so we can stop talking about all that other bullshit and start talking about actual, real football and games, and YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!

Let's get excited about the upcoming season, come what may. I was going to recommend/declare/PROCLAIM that this week is a week of sunshine and kool-aid drinking, just because things are more fun that way. Nobody says you have to go through life being a realist in every aspect, and DAMMIT THIS IS HOMER TIME.

I spent the last few days in Southern California getting rid of saying goodbye to my daughter as she moved to her college of choice. It was hard leaving, and not just because she was there. Time to get the upswing started here, though!!!

Big Ten freshmen pose for Class of 2018 photos " Big Ten Network
Big Ten football kicks off Thursday night. Before then, classes will start at several schools across the Big Ten. That means it's time for the annual freshman class photo shoot at the football field. Check out several really great Class of 2018

Brad Kaaya Named Starting Quarterback: Quotes, Videos and Player Reactions - State of The U
"Hi Felicia" Brad Kaaya named starting QB for the Canes. Videos, quotes and reactions on the decision.

2014 college football charting project: Time to sign up! - Football Study Hall
Football Study Hall is now taking sign-ups for this year's college football game charting project.

Why SEC fans exist - Football Study Hall
Why do some college football fans identify not just with their school, but their school’s conference as well?

Wisconsin season preview 2014: Hope and change abounds for Badgers, college football - Bucky's 5th Quarter
Taking in the big picture ahead of college football's new era.

2014 Heisman Trophy race: Can Melvin Gordon win it? - Bucky's 5th Quarter
Melvin Gordon's no longer a secret. Could he win the Heisman Trophy with a stellar 2014 season?

PROJECTING THE 2014 IOWA FOOTBALL SCHEDULE - Black Heart Gold Pants

Last time we looked at the projected ratings and rankings for the upcoming season. This time, let's look at how the actual season could play out.

They have Nebraska as a win.

IOWA FOOTBALL RELEASES GAME NOTES AND TWO-DEEPS FOR NORTHERN IOWA - Black Heart Gold Pants
Soon.

NFL Profits from College Football, Ruining Education at Universities | New Republic
College football is one of America's fastest-growing industries.

Venric Mark transfers to West Texas A&M, per report - Inside NU

The Division II school is closer to his mother in Texas.

Where he'll never be heard from again.

Fall Camp Rewind: Offense | Hail Varsity
What we saw, heard, learned and still need to know coming out fall camp.

Fall Camp Rewind: Defense | Hail Varsity
What we saw: Early in camp, the defense held a clear advantage over the offense when the units scrimmaged “good on good” as Bo Pelini says.

Anderson wants to put finishing touch on Nebraska career
Frankford product is a role model in Lincoln

UNL prepares to launch new college integrating fine and performing arts, architecture | Announce | University of Nebraska-Lincoln
I realize y'all are excited about football this week, but does this merger make sense? I'm not an architecture kind of guy, but I always thought architecture was more about structure than design. I'm wrong, ain't I?