The corn is definitely more than “knee high” right now. How long ago was it that that phrase no longer really fit the corn? I feel like it is always higher than knee high by the Fourth of July these days.

Also, when do you think is the best time of year to eat sweet corn? I think it’s probably end of July and into August.

Here are your flakes.

Nebraska

Hoiberg appreciating Griesel's leadership and mindset: 'All he talked about was winning'
Back when Sam Griesel was deciding where to play his final season of college basketball, visiting with Husker coaches about the...

Most Indispensable Huskers: Chubba Purdy at No. 24
Here's our best attempt at naming 25 Most Indispensable Huskers for the 2022 season as we crawl closer toward the season. ...

Tominaga Named to Japan National Team - University of Nebraska
Lincoln -- One year after playing in the Tokyo Olympics in 3x3 basketball, Nebraska rising junior Keisei Tominaga will make senior national team debut next week,

Red-White Tickets on Sale Tuesday - University of Nebraska
Tickets to Nebraska volleyball's annual Red-White Scrimmage will go on sale Tuesday, June 28 at 10 a.m. (CT).

Elsewhere

Marlin Briscoe, American pro football's first Black starting QB and member of undefeated Dolphins, dies at 76 - CBSSports.com
Briscoe became a Pro Bowl receiver after changing positions

Angels-Mariners brawl: Jesse Winker, J.P. Crawford among 12 suspended for benches-clearing fight - CBSSports.com
The Angels and Mariners engaged in a basebrawl on Sunday afternoon

How Jesse Winker’s ejection led to autographs, pizza and the tip of a lifetime - The Athletic
On a day when tempers flared and the Mariners had their five-game winning streak snapped, it somehow seemed that everyone won something.

French hurdler wins national title with one good eye after warm-up assault
A French hurdler claimed a sensational national title despite the use of just one eye after he was violently attacked 20 minutes before the race and forced to compete wearing bandages across his face.

Aliyah Boston wins Honda Cup as top female college athlete - The San Diego Union-Tribune
South Carolina basketball player Aliyah Boston has been honored with the Honda Cup, which is presented annually to the top college women’s athlete

Iceberg Straight Ahead

Norwegian cruise ship hit small iceberg on its way to Alaska
The ship is currently in Juneau, Alaska for assessment, according to a cruise line spokesperson.