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So your problem is that you believe that, somehow, it is possible to talk about Veterans and the sacrifice those that didn't survive made TOO OFTEN? I just can't get behind that. Nothing in this world is guaranteed, and freedom damn sure didn't come free. I am a pretty open minded guy, and listen to a lot of opinions with intention of understanding their point of view. I am not a war monger, I don't want us in all of these conflicts mostly for the financial reasons. However, many of these "empty seats" are in response to recent soldiers not having remains recovered. Whose families are still mourning. If we can help comfort them, what kind of person wouldn't want to. I also cannot understand the thought that if we just let evil continue in the world that it won't eventually become a Nazi-like state that will try to invade the world and push its evil agenda on innocent people. However, many of my best friends, relatives, and co-workers have risked and some given their lives to make sure you have the right to choose to act however you want. They will say that to you as you refuse to honor their fallen brothers. It is a selfless act, maybe the greatest, to risk one's life to protect another's. When someone is willing to do that, no matter the motivation of their superiors, they should be commended for it. The vast majority of Americans agree with the point of view that I am describing. I really hope we are not becoming the nation that doesn't support their military and allows it to dwindle and falter. If that does happen, we'd better be ready to hand our freedom's over to the evil people that would take them away. That is the fear, that is what has happened throughout history. Every great power to fall allowed themselves to be too comfortable and didn't adequately protect their way of life. From Egypt to Rome and beyond, it happened over and over. If it takes reminding people of the sacrifice it takes during large gatherings to stop that from becoming our future, then let's do it as often as possible. I like being free, and I owe the freedom I love to those that risked everything for me to have it.

Last time we wore alternate uniforms against Illinois Randy Gregory killed a man.

Finally, the off-season is complete!!!

Why do you hate America?

I appreciate the post, it's nice to keep these things in mind, and stay more down to earth.

I bet you expected to get a lot of laughs or +1’s for this comment. It’s too bad everyone knows you’re insecure about about being wrong so much. keep trying though.

These are not my own views on what the season will hold. Just an insight that isn't all kool-aid. QB: Nebraska is starting a TRUE freshman quarterback for the first time in school history. To add to that nervousness that freshman also didn't play his senior in high school due to a shoulder injury on his throwing arm. Why do I bring that up you ask? Well, the two backups are two walk-ons. Andrew Bunch had a mediocre season at the juco level and Masker is straight outta high school with no D1 offers. It could be tough sledding for this unit that has to travel to the crowds in Ann Arbor, Madison, Columbus, and Iowa City. RB: A lot of hype is surrounding the running backs as the Huskers brought in juco AA Greg Bell and true freshman Maurice Washington is turning heads. Neither of those guys have taken a hand off at the D1 collegiate level yet. Ozigbo is also slated to get some carries and here's a guy who averaged just 3.8 ypc last season and spent more time in the doghouse than out on the football field. Sadly he had the most rushing yards for Nebraska which ranked 22nd in the B10 for an individual player. OL: This unit returns some good interior experience, but also a unit that was dead last in the B10 for rushing yards per game. Was it the lack of playmakers or could these guys not get any push? We are about to find out. There is also no depth at the tackle position so the big men on the outside need to make sure to keep healthy otherwise some guys named Gaylord and Sichterman will have to do. WR: Hard to be negative when you have Stanley Morgan and JD Spielman back from last year. The three backups haven't proven anything and we are hoping that Mike Williams can stretch the defense to open things up underneath. Without Stanley we only return 2 total receiving TD from this unit. TE: "We are going to throw to our tight ends this year" is a trend all Nebraskan's are familiar with. That was slightly true last year, but opposing defenses caught almost half the passes from our quarterback than all our tight ends combined. Now starter Jack Stoll had a staggering 89 yards and 2 TD. The two other tight ends are freshman who haven't seen the field yet. Defense: I had to group all the units into one since they were so bad last year. Gave up 36.4 ppg and ranked last in the B10 in rush defense and total defense. The defense created very few sacks, tackles for loss, or turnovers. The top 3/5 tacklers also graduated. Lets hope that this 3-4 is a lot better than what Diaco had to offer. K/P: We will call it a win if we don't have to use Lightbourn as much in the punt game. The shaky part is starting a true freshman kicker who may need to knock a few down to decide if we win or lose. The failed XP in the spring game was not a good start. #InFrostWeTrust

thank you.

Have leg amputated, purchase hollow prosthetic leg, fill with beer, plug in tap, you're good to go. It might be painful at first but I promise you, you'll be the bees knees come football season for people around you.

Yes. I don't stand or whatever they ask vets to do at these events anymore. My wife thinks I should but I just feel uncomfortable doing it. I didn't serve for recognition. I served because I wanted to do it. I don't ask for your thanks but at the same time I won't be a dick to you for thanking me either. Uncle Same gave me an education for "free" so I consider us square. I don't talk about my service much either because it won't resonate with most people. People ask dumb questions. I can't tell you how many times I've been asked if I've ever killed anyone. Why does that matter? Are you going to think any more/less of me by my honest answer to that question? Kick rocks, buddy. I personally think this chair/seat thing is kind of dumb but I won't disrespect it either. I think some of the other veteran recognition things are kind of dumb too. I know people that just eat up the recognition and have never left CONUS. Now, I'm not saying you ever need to be deployed to make a difference in the military but it's hard to take someone seriously is they've never has their ass in the grass. I'm jaded. I've seen a lot of weird s#!t in the short time I was in the military. The world is a super messed up place.

This is one of those discussions that frustrate me in that I fully 100% support our troops, military, veterans, POWs, MIAs and anyone else that puts their lives on the line for this country. I have relatives that would fall under every single one of those categories. However, if you even come close to questioning the motivations behind a memorial like this or some type of dedication at a sporting event.....you get labeled as someone who doesn't support troops, doesn't value our freedoms, don't love America....etc. I'll admit, I've been to sporting events where I've been choked up at a certain dedication and I've been to some where I sit there saying...OK....that's getting to the point of ridiculous. I always have a question for veterans that I've never come out and asked. Do you ever get tired of or feel uncomfortable with being recognized at random public events? Many times I sit there and think about if I were a veteran, I would appreciate the appreciation shown. BUT....at times, I just want to sit and watch a game and not be recognized for something I did 20 years ago.

Callahan, Pelini and Riley are gone. Alcohol in the stadium during the game is no longer required. Pre and Post game drinking is now sufficient again.

I’m trying to trick the terrorists. In all seriousness, it’s probably because my 4-H group did song contest with a patriotic theme 2 years in a row when I was 9 and 10. There’s only so many times you can sing “You’re a Grand Old Flag” while wearing flag-print shorts and neon-colored top hats covered in glitter before you lose the will to live.

That's what makes them alternate uniforms.

I applaud this guy.

Found 'em:

*admits to not having facts but arguing a point based on unfounded and unresearched opinions* *criticizes those who use facts in their arguments as being subjective* lol

That your a numbnuts still for the whole Darney situation.

But it’s cool when they give Adam DeVine/Suh/Larry the Cable Guy/other various sporting teams/ etc. screen time? I think 1 minute of your time isn’t more important than the people burying empty caskets. It likely would’ve been 1 more minute of commercials anyway.

We need to make up for the lack of freedom in here.

I've heard that we're going with a straw hat, no shirt, one-strap denim overalls, and barefoot

No socks? What are we, savages?

The damage was extensive in many of these storms. However, only ONE of the storms being discussed did the President attack the people, mayor and governor from the region publicly and make comments about how much money the US government had already spent in the region.

I don't have a problem with him leaving. Logically, it mostly makes sense. But the timing sucks, and from what it appears, they had this card ready to play if he didn't get the job. So when he talked to Verduzco and Frost on Saturday, he wasn't truthful. Curious to hear what his teammates think.

I don't think you should be allowed to make this decision 48 hours after being informed you won't be the starter. All but 22 of your teammates are in the same position, and some of those 22 won't be starting at season's end. That's how the game works. The history of back-up quarterbacks stepping in and becoming heroes is just as long as transfer quarterbacks who have their dreams come true at the new school.

Good a place as any to post this. My kids daycare had Herbie and the cheerleaders stop by yesterday: And all 3 of them with Herbie Needless to say, the almost 3yr old was mad when we didn't put him in a Husker shirt at first this morning. I was more than happy to oblige his request.

In the Deed- Well said, thank you.

You know who's getting a lot of bad press lately? Like, universally bad press? Urban Meyer. When you do bad things, you get bad press coverage. You know who got really great press coverage in 2014? Urban Meyer. Neither 2018 nor 2014 were the fault of the press.

Yep, there are just too many nice gestures in the world. God forbid someone should have to stop eating nachos for a minute or pause from drinking a beer on a cfb Saturday.

FIFY

I think it's a cool gesture if you just take it for what it is. Maybe there's some evil conspiracy behind it. Probably not though.

Hope not. One less headache to deal with in the stadium.

I don't think anyone needs to worry about MR doing any coaching.

Maybe he will suggest a conditioning program. Sorry, I couldn’t resist.

"Starting Friday, Riley will stand near OSU's practice field every day during preseason camp. He'll serve the Beavers' program as a consultant, with a job description as long as a commercial lease. What Riley cannot do is coach, however. He'll be at practice to observe, while offering thoughts to coach Jonathan Smith and his staff." "Riley says he will be with the Beavers through the end of the season, then head to San Antonio to coach its AAF team." - https://www.oregonlive.com/beavers/index.ssf/2018/08/mike_riley_at_peace_with_decis.html

Oh man! If we get Benhart and Ike, we will be in good shape at the tackle spot.

To save him a year of eligibility... Frost, like any coach, is a person that a player has a personal and close relationship with. The university is an institution. The state is an institution. The people (fans) are people, but they're mostly faceless, nameless people. Players should commit to coaches. Coaches are the people and the factor that really make the difference for them. Committing to the university, the state, or the fans would be fairly stupid. Those things don't matter nearly as much. Not to mention if Frost were to be fired or leave in the future, I guarantee a lot of recruits would decommit and a lot of players would transfer. As they probably should.

I struggle to understand how honoring the heroes of our country is growing old. You have the right to your opinion just like I have the right to mine. I just think it’s always appropriate to remember and honor the people who made sure we have that right.

I think people are confusing facts with statistics and figures. Facts can not be manipulated or denied. Statistics can be used to deceive people if they're misrepresented.

I heard he might be 6'8 - give or take an inch

You don’t know anything about the people posting. You say your relatives fought. So did mine. I don’t like the marriage of a sport with the military to this degree. It’s tacky in my opinion. The military is something that is too important and serious to be paraded about at a game trying to outpatriot each other while we’re sitting on benches/couches eating nachos and drinking beer. Especially when we’re specifically talking POWs/people who died in war, imo. When I visit war memorials I don’t run around tossing a ball around and do keg stands. The reverse is pretty weird to me as well.

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Veterans Day weekend. Going with stars and stripes somewhere or camo.

......What?