Friday Flakes: Michigan State is a Statement Game and Turkey at Thanksgiving Dinner

So far this season, Nebraska’s wins are against Minnesota, Bethune-Cookman and Illinois.

If Nebraska wants to put the Big Ten on notice, then it needs to win the next two games. If Nebraska were to go 1-1 or 0-2 over the next two games then that won’t be enough in my opinion to tell those outside of this state that Nebraska is on it’s way back.

Nebraska started 0-6. They now have the opportunity to go 5-1 in their last six games. The second half of the season was considered by most to be the hardest part of the schedule. That opportunity is right in front of them.

Finishing the season with wins against Michigan State and Iowa would definitely make a statement to the Big Ten.

Thanksgiving Dinner: Get Rid of the Turkey

Last week I wrote about gratitude. So this week along that same vein I want to say something about Thanksgiving Dinner.

Is it just me or is Turkey conspicuously only served at one family meal a year? Doesn’t that say something about the bird? What forces family to fee like somebody needs to slave over an oven to cook a bird that nobody would order at a restaurant?

I think a revolution needs to happen. Ham needs to take Turkey’s place at the Thanksgiving dinner table.

It is delicious. Turkey is not. Case closed.

So who do I need to call to get this revolution going? I have an idea of who I should get in contact with.

Somebody somewhere decided that today should be National Fast Food Day. Can somebody put me in touch with the person who makes these “National Days?” I’m sure they would be perfect to get this thing going.

#TeamHam

Husker Sports

Get to Know the Opponent: Nebraska - The Only Colors
Two games left for the Spartans in the regular season. A win this week gives them a pretty good shot at a New Year’s Day bowl, which would be a pretty acceptable outcome considering the ups and downs of this year.

Austin Rose waited five years for his first carry, but the Husker's journey was 'way worth it' | National | thereporteronline.com
Austin Rose, with butterflies in his stomach, stood amid his teammates. He was about to get the first carry of his five-year career, a journey that included three head coaches and a litany of drama. He figured it’d be a quick knee, and he’d run off the field.

Huskers optimistic ahead of tough test against Michigan State | Sports | dailynebraskan.com
The Nebraska football team completed its final full day of preparation on Thursday for its upcoming game against Michigan State. Head coach Scott Frost remained optimistic about Nebraska’s chances this weekend.

“We’re dangerous,” he said. “We’re a team that can beat just about anybody in this league.”

Huskers football gets set for home finale - Sports - Syracuse Journal-Democrat - Syracuse, NE - Syracuse, NE
The Nebraska football team practiced in helmets only on Thursday when it continued preparation to take on the Michigan State Spartans for Saturday’s Senior Day matchup at Memorial Stadium.

Head Coach Scott Frost addressed the media following practice, and he said he was once again pleased with the team’s work ethic, especially this late in the year when injuries and fatigue are more of a factor.

Huskers basketball team adds three 2019 recruits; two more open scholarships still in class | Sports | fremonttribune.com
The Nebraska men's basketball team officially announced its three-man 2019 recruiting class Thursday, the second day of the early signing period.

Guards Jervay Green and Mika Adams-Woods, and forward Akol Arop, each signed their letters of intent this week.

Husker hoops notes: After tough night, Roby provides highlight; responding to a ripping; defensive adjustment | Men's Basketball | journalstar.com
Isaiah Roby has had better nights.

At least for the first 38 minutes or so against Seton Hall on Wednesday night, the talented junior was a nonfactor. Glued to the bench because of foul trouble, Roby watched his teammates at first hold off, then pull away from Seton Hall.

Non-Husker Sports

Carmelo Anthony to part ways with Rockets after playing 10 games
Carmelo Anthony's brief stop with the Houston Rockets is over, the team confirmed Thursday.

Anthony, a 10-time All-Star forward, will part ways with the team after playing only 10 regular-season games.

Patrick Mahomes offered free ketchup for life if he throws record 57 TDs
Patrick Mahomes might have ketchup for life if he's able to set a single-season record with 57 touchdown passes this season.

Heinz Ketchup, which has used "57 varieties" in its advertising, tweeted the promise to Mahomes on Thursday after the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback told ESPN's Seth Wickersham of his love of the condiment, even putting it on steak.

Fitchburg State player expresses 'deep regret' for vicious cheap shot
After school administrators barred him from campus, reporters bombarded him with interview requests and social media commenters demanded he face assault charges or expulsion, Fitchburg State guard Kewan Platt received a brief reprieve from the criticism.

Draymond Green addresses argument with Kevin Durant: ‘I’m not going to change who I am’
Warriors forward Draymond Green knows the perceived significance of his argument with teammate Kevin Durant.

“I’ve read a lot about how, is this the end of the run? Or is it over? Or did I ruin it? Or did I force Kevin to leave?” Green said.

But don’t expect Green to bend amid those high stakes.

“I’m not going to change who I am,” Green said.

“Stick to Sports!!” Nah.

Of the 27 Deadliest Mass Shooters, 26 of Them Had One Thing in Common | Mark Meckler
Even beyond mass shootings, I believe there are a lot of issues in our society. The root cause for likely nearly every single one of those issues is fatherless homes. That doesn't mean you cannot grow up and be successful without a father. But you cannot turn a blind eye to the problem.

THE BEST THING I SAW ON THE INTERNET THIS WEEK

This is NSFW. Michael Rappaport drops a bunch of f’ bombs like he normally does. But this about had me crying from laughing so hard.

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