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Says Nebraska, Oregon, Stanford, Washington and LSU are schools he's looking at for OVs.

I'm assuming USC and UCLA are still in his top group, just doesn't need to take OVs there.

Counting how long it takes to vote on a nominee is only one part of the process. One has to be nominated first. And even then that's assuming the vote is to approve the nominee.

We found Blumenthal's 237-day gap. It began when Lewis F. Powell Jr. retired on June 26, 1987. It took nearly eight months to find a replacement. Ronald Reagan's first choice, Robert Bork, was rejected by the Democratic Senate, mostly along party lines. His second choice, Douglas Ginsburg, withdrew after admitting he used drugs, both as a college student and later as a professor at Harvard.

Anthony Kennedy, Reagan's third choice to fill Powell’s seat, was confirmed without opposition by the Senate on Feb. 3, 1988. He was sworn in Feb. 18, 1988.

We found a longer vacancy, though it falls outside of Blumenthal's 30-year window.

When Justice Abe Fortas resigned on May 14, 1969, 391 days passed before his successor, Harry Blackmun, was sworn in on June 9, 1970. That was nearly 46 years ago.

Once again, a Republican president -- in this case, Richard Nixon -- failed to get his first two nominees approved by the Democratic-controlled Senate, although neither vote was on strict party lines.

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So it's not at all unheard of. And that's before account for the fact that these situations have become (seemingly) more political than they were in previous years.

Trump is an idiot. If the Republicans nominate him, they deserve to lose. Of course, if they don't nominate him, he may run as an independent and really screw over the GOP. So there's that.

As far as the Pope goes, I'm not sure being that judgmental is the most Christian thing to do either.....

The schedule next year is not all that drastically difficult compared to last year.

 

Last year's schedule appeared easy as hell going in, but look at how it ended up:

 

BYU - 9-4

Miami - 8-5

Wisconsin - 10-3, #21

Northwestern - 10-3, #22

Michigan State - 12-2, #6

Iowa - 12-2, #10

 

Maybe next year's schedule will end up being a gauntlet, but going it, it doesn't look that much more difficult. People will look at our record as evidence that we'll suck against a slightly-to-moderately tougher schedule, but that's pretty shallow reasoning, since we were 5 plays away from being 11-2.

I guess I don't think two good teams, two fringe-Top 25 teams and two unranked teams is that daunting of a schedule. If we're even a fringe-Top 25 team we're favored in 10 games.

Miami and BYU's record looks good. But one plays in the worst Power 5 conference and the other has a schedule that's barely worthy of a MAC team.

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Hometown: Rock Hill, South Carolina
School: Northwestern
Position: Defensive End, Linebacker, Tight End
Height: 6-4
Weight: 225
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Per Phil Steele, the number of returning starters for each B1G team plus other Husker opponents:

1. Purdue 16

2. Rutgers 15

T3. Nebraska 14

T3. Penn State 14

T5. Indiana 13

T5. Michigan 13

T5. Minnesota 13

T5. Wisconsin 13

T9. Illinois 12

T9. Iowa 12

T9. Maryland 12

12. Northwestern 11

13. Michigan State 10

14. Ohio State 6

Other Opponents:

Fresno State 12

Wyoming 18

Oregon 11

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Said he's watched a lot of Nebraska games because his older brother is a big Nebraska fan.

Probably a Rex Burkhead fan, who is also from Plano.

 

Yes, Tim...blame the poor coaching move and perhaps blame your (another) ill-timed technical.

That technical was so ticky tack. I can't believe the ref called it.

 

Eh, it's pretty over-dramatic to be flopping around on the floor like that.

Punter:

1. Big Leg - This guy booms the ball down the field (usually 60 yards - 45 yard punts plus their 15 yard dropback!) to give the other team bad field position for their offensive series. Following through the ball and a high leg finish are their trademarks! This member's posts go "a long way" to making his side of the argument better.


2. Unsung Hero - The punter has a specific job, and he does it to the best of his ability. He doesn't normally get a chance to put points on the board, so some fans and players might forget about him. But when he pins the other team by their goal line, it's a big positive for the club! Maybe this guy doesn't get a whole lot of kudos around HuskerBoard, but he can be just as important as an offensive player or a regular poster.


3. Limited appearance - The punter is only needed on 4th downs, so they normally only play 5 - 10 downs a game. I would therefore assume the best choice for HuskerBoard punter is one who isn't a super-prolific poster and is only used when it's necessary!

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Kicker:

1. Consistency - This is a mentally draining position. The kicker has to be able to keep his head down, keep his eyes on the ball, and concentrate. This will lead to repeated precision in kicking field goals. This poster should contribute constantly and be focused intently on the main idea of any question or comment.


2. Clutch - Since he's not on the field all the time, when the kicker is called upon to do his job, it needs to be done expertly. The entire game can ride on the leg of this (normally) little guy. Maybe this position shouldn't be filled by a "shock and awe" poster, but more by someone who only posts when he feels it necessary and when his idea will put the point "through the uprights!" Real Alex Henery type material!


3. Strong Leg - Most times the placekicker will also be the kickoff kicker. He has to try to boot that ball off a 1-inch tee 70+ yards in the air and give sufficient hang time as to let his team get down to tackle the returner. Of course, he also has to be able to boot 50+ yard field goals into the wind/rain/snow to give his team those valuable 3 points! So, this guy needs to have powerful opinions backed up with hard facts. Also, if this poster's getting driven into the ground with his opinion, he has to trudge through and explain himself well in order to score!

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Tight End:

1. Durability - Not one to let the time of year or the game influence his play. Just as strong with the posts in March as in October.


2. Knows what's needed - That ability to look around, know where the first down marker is, sit in coverage and convert. Nothing flashy but keeps the posts moving along.


3. Safety valve - Knows that he is often the check-down receiver or the guy the QB looks for in a blitz package. A Mike McNeil type who establishes a reputation in forums and it's assumed he'll fill the role.


4. Downfield blocker - Can move faster than lineman, is usually bigger than a blocking back, and so helps the really big running plays by sealing the corner or flattening a member of the opposing secondary. Versatility with what's said on occasion.


5. Good "Liar" - The TE can act like he's blocking for the run but then quickly releases to become a pass catcher - especially on the fake dive/throw to the TE play at the goal line. That's one of my favorite plays! So, this guy might not always know exactly what he's talking about, but he knows enough to still score points with the members of HuskerBoard.

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Full Back:

1. Hard-Nosed - When this guy runs the ball, it's going to be right through the line! If you need a first down, he's going to pound the ball fast and in your face. This poster tells it like it is and doesn't hold back any emotion.


2. Blocker - The FB can be the guy who springs the last hole for the RB or could stand up an oncoming LB in his tracks. Any time a poster needs a little extra info to make his point, this guy is right there to help him out! As with other blockers, this poster might not get the flashy TV time like the QB, RB, and WR do.


3. Sure Hands - Primarily involved on 3rd down, you have to watch for this guy's late screening ability. Not only can he get that last yard, but the FB can stop on a five yard route and bang his way to the first down or even a TD! So ideally, the person most befitting of FB might not be a "dedicated" poster, but when they are here, they make good on their appearance.

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This is going to be an absolutely nutty NCAA tournament...

Player: Earnest Brown
Hometown: Denton, Texas
School: Ryan
Position: Defensive End
Height: 6-5
Weight: 235
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Player: Ryan Johnson
Hometown: Mobile, Alabama
School: St. Paul's Episcopal
Position: Defensive End
Height: 6-4
Weight: 240
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Offers: Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, California, Clemson, Duke, Florida, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Memphis, Michigan, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Nebraska, South Carolina, Southern Mississippi, Stanford, Tennessee, Troy, UAB, Vanderbilt
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247 Composite: #168 Overall; #5 SDE; .9300; :star :star

Rivals: #207 Overall; #6 SDE; :star :star
247: #275 Overall; #7 SDE; :star :star
Scout: #122 Overall; #10 DE; :star :star
ESPN: #133 Overall; #14 DT; :star

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