Friday Flakes: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Decides In Favor of Common Sense — Twice!

Two national brand names lost this past week. One is a Big Ten University with a top five football program, and the other is neck-and-neck with Michael Jordan for being the greatest player to ever play in the NBA.

Down Goes Ohio State!

Down Goes Lebron James!

Look. As my friends know, I would consider myself to be a Lebron James Apologist. I am there to defend him for pretty much everything. This however, I could not defend. He acted like he made up the phrase “Taco Tuesday.” That or he wanted to be the only one who could sell t-shirts. I really don’t get it. It is absurd.

But do you know what is more absurd? Ohio State wanting to trademark a word that is used in almost every other sentence by english speaking people.

Ohio State Fan: “But....but...it’s all in uppercase!”

Everybody Else: “Go sit down. You sound like a child.”

Das Sports!

The 150 greatest teams in college football's 150-year history
As part of ESPN's year-long initiative marking the 150-year anniversary of college football, we set out to rank the 150 greatest college football single-season teams of all time.

The panel of 150 media members, athletic administrators and former players and coaches selected these teams from 210 finalists initially identified by ESPN's Sports & Information group.

Numbers game: Five stats that explain Northern Illinois in 2019
What can the Huskers expect from Northern Illinois? There’s a few stats inside the box score that can tell us a lot about the Huskies and what’s in store for Saturday.

Husker quick hits: Nebraska wraps prep for Huskies
Nebraska went through its fast walk thru on Thursday morning as the Huskers continue their preparation for Northern Illinois.

Here’s a quick rundown of notes from Scott Frost’s media availability

Huskers Searching for 'Perfect Play,' Just Need Early-Down Success | Hail Varsity
Nebraska is averaging 6.3 yards per play on first down this season. First down isn’t generally the issue, but the Huskers are struggling a little on second down. Against South Alabama, 21 play-calls on second down earned 48 total yards, a 2.3 yards-per-play average. In the second half against Colorado, Nebraska got 2.3 again on 12 plays.

It’s setting up an average third down for the Husker offense of 8.6 yards. Nebraska is only 11-for-30 on those to open the season.

Nebraska Football: Tailgate ideas for Week 3 vs Northern Illinois
Nebraska Football has a big contest this week. Here is some food to get you started.

Christian McCaffrey, Alvin Kamara, and the Future of the RB Debate - The Ringer
The Saints and Panthers rushers are two of the most skilled players at their position. But the way their teams use them in the passing game gives them receiver-like value—and provides a blueprint for other backs.

“STICK TO SPORTS!” Nah.

Scientists are racing to reengineer the banana before they die
A deadly fungus is spreading through banana plantations, and the cloned bananas we eat are defenseless. In labs around the world, scientists are trying to find ways to genetically alter the fruit to make it resistant.

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