Prologue:
Don't take this Flakes as a sign that I've returned completely as I am still catching up. Things are still a little blurry and by that I mean I am not sure what happened to me (completely anyway). You know from earlier that I suffered a massive heart attack. What happened is that I collapsed at a customer site and one of my clients responded very quickly doing CPR and obviously saved my life.
After that came the machines. There's a defibrillator in there somewhere, perhaps multiple times and another machine that pumps your heart for you while they administer drugs that do cool your body down, Then there's that stent that was used because of some need to open up the "Widow Maker" artery, and from what I understand they put this stent in by going up through your groin area.
I have bruises everywhere. No, there will be no photos.
Fact is, I'm not really sure I care about knowing about all of what happened. What I do care about:
- Thanking the people who saved my life
- Thanking the people who sent prayers on my behalf
- Understanding the lifestyle changes that are sure to come (let's all guess at this one)
- Getting back into action.
IT'S FOOTBALL SEASON. This is game week.
Something to think about - the bloody screaming that will occur if we lose to BYU and snap a 29-year opening win streak. We all know those Husker fans in our lives who are just waiting for Riley to fail, and they will gain the upper hand were we to lose this opener against BYU.
Take it from someone who's been recently dead; ignore the negative people in you life. Remember that phrase:
"Never teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time and annoys the pig."
It applies here.
Nebraska's Opening-Week Win Streak in Jeopardy - Today's U
Just one win away from celebrating a 30-year streak that’s been unmatched in college football could be the Cornhuskers’ most difficult task.
BYU football: Nebraska will test Cougars' success in openers | The Salt Lake Tribune
This week, Mendenhall and the Cougars face perhaps their most challenging opener since that 14-13 win over Oklahoma in 2009. They will take on powerful Nebraska at 87,000-seat Memorial Stadium on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. MDT in a game that will be televised nationally by ABC.
From 'Katrina Kid' To Nebraska Quarterback: Tommy Armstrong Beats The Odds
When it finally blew through, the house where Tommy lived with his mother suffered water and roof damage but was still standing. But in a matter of weeks, he’d join hundreds of thousands of Gulf Coast residents who flocked to the drier lands of Texas. He remembers now that he was "devastated" to leave his mother. But he was lucky, too. His father and younger brother already lived in San Antonio. He had somewhere to go.
Hot Reads: Win Quickly | Hail Varsity
One thing title-winning coaches have in common over the last 15 years? It doesn't take them long.
Video: Scout.com 1-on-1 w/ Ryan Gunderson - Nebraska - Scout
Recently Scout.com went 1-on-1 with Nebraska Director of Player Personnel Ryan Gunderson.
2015 Closing Arguments: The Nebraska Cornhuskers - Off Tackle Empire
There is a new coach in town with a new, positive attitude. Can Mike Riley take this Nebraska team further than it has been the past seven years? We assess the case.
TIMMY!!!!!!!
Tim Beckman's abrupt firing indicates a power shift towards student-athletes - The Champaign Room
It was difficult to find evidence that the claims of mistreatment levied against Beckman by former offensive lineman Simon Cvijanović were severe enough to warrant firing. And yet, here we are.
You will be missed Tim Beckman - Off Tackle Empire
A video memorial of all of Tim Beckman's finest moments at the University of Illinois
Illinois Football recruits react to the firing of Tim Beckman - The Champaign Room
On the surface it may seem a bit surprising that these players have already announced plans to stick with the school, but keep in mind that they were already well aware of Beckman's job security at Illinois
After firing Tim Beckman, should Mike Thomas be allowed to hire the next Illinois Football coach? - The Champaign Room
Mike Thomas is on the hot seat. Should he be allowed to hire the next football coach?
Illinois Football: Reevaluating expectations for the 2015 season after the firing of Tim Beckman - The Champaign Room
Tim Beckman is gone. Bill Cubit is the interim head coach. There is a football game to be played in less than a week. Now what?
Former Illinois coach Tim Beckman denies implications that led to his firing - The Champaign Room
Tim Beckman has issued a lengthy statement following his firing on Friday afternoon.
What does the firing of Tim Beckman mean for Illinois athletic director Mike Thomas? - The Champaign Room
Mike Thomas hired, supported, and defended Tim Beckman since day one. Now that Beckman is gone, what does this mean for Thomas's future in Champaign?
Minnesota Football: The Case for (or Against) Mitch Leidner - The Daily Gopher
What can we expect from the Gophers' starting quarterback this season?
2015 Minnesota Football Preview: A Look at the Elite Gopher Defense - The Daily Gopher
Transitioning from 2014 to 2015 the Gopher offense is in the crosshairs as the key to sustained success for Gopher football. Most believe that the defense is going to be very good and special...
Inside NU Northwestern football 2015 season predictions - Inside NU
All our predictions fit into a pretty tight range despite the uncertainty surrounding the Wildcats this year.
Early Season Adversity Will Propel Rutgers Football To A Great Season - On the Banks
This week brought several distractions that the team will need to overcome in order to have a successful season. They have the right leadership in place to do just that!
Way Too Early 2015-16 Big Ten Women's Power Rankings - BT Powerhouse
Women's basketball starts in November, but the Power Rankings never rest.
What in the hell Miami pic.twitter.com/xtB2WiuxIS
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