My oldest son is now well into his flag football season. He’s doing well and I am proud of the growth that he has shown.

While saying that, he is also the kid that’s spinning in the backfield or staring at the birds flying south, while he’s supposed to be getting set up.

This lack of focus drives me CRAZY. I was never an amazing athlete, but I was always focused on what I was doing. And I know, he’s only six, it could still happen, but I’m not so sure.

A few weeks ago during one of his games, my husband turns to look at me and says, “He’s got too much of me in him.” And that my friends is why I think this level of focus is all we get. It’s all my husband’s fault.

His younger brother is another story. He likes to ask during most games and practices if he can get something to eat and tell me how hungry he is. This is me. This child definitely has too much of me in him.

Now on to your flakes so I can have a snack.

Nebraska

Husker seniors focused on the now, not future eligibility talks
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The surest sign of football coming back? Huskers practicing in full pads | Football | omaha.com
The Huskers donned complete football gear last week for the first time since their season finale. That’s 10 full months. Basically, an eternity for any competitive player.

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Husker coaches adjusting to recruiting without ability to scout in person ... or talk to the lunch lady | National | seacoastecho.com
Nebraska recruiters are adapting to the new recruiting landscape but admit it's just not quite the same as an in-person evaluation.

2020 Nebraska football storylines to watch | Sports | dailynebraskan.com
The Nebraska football season will be under way on Oct. 24th against Ohio State. So, before the season begins, let’s look at four of the biggest storylines to watch this

Six Years Later, Jake Cotton Still Finds Humor in False Start | Hail Varsity
Six years after one of the most memorable false starts in college football history, former Husker Jake Cotton still finds humor in the whole things.

Elsewhere

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Plus, there may be a power shift at hand in the SEC

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Butler confirmed that James said the same to him in the first quarter

NFL: Steelers impacted by Titans' COVID-19 outbreak too
Pittsburgh's bye week was abruptly moved up and then shredded by several days thanks to Tennessee's situation. But as wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster says, they're just rolling with it.

NFL: Texans fire Bill O'Brien as head coach, general manager
The Houston Texans have fired Bill O’Brien after six season on the job.

College football Week 6 bowl projections: Rebuilding the postseason picture | Sporting News
Sporting News looks at the predictions for every bowl game heading into the second week of October.

College Football Week 5 takeaways, from the shifting playoff race to Georgia's dominant defense
Alabama and Clemson again seem untouchable when it comes to early College Football Playoff talk. But everyone else? With the looming returns of the Big Ten and Pac-12, plus the Big 12's implosion, the race is quickly shifting.

What coaches are saying about five of college football's new quarterbacks in the spotlight
There are plenty of quarterbacks playing major minutes on a new team for the first time. Some are on the Heisman radar (D'Eriq King), while others have shown mixed results (K.J. Costello).