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No surprise, this article has a ranked wt the toughest season. As SF says, let the Big 10 adjust to us. I expect we will surprise a few people this season. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2758778-ranking-college-footballs-10-hardest-schedules-for-2018

Do you wish we all could get such 'justice'. How many of us 'common folks' have the right to limit questions so that we don't perjure ourselves because we are known liars??

I think the Dems have a lot of territory to defend in the Senate to take control. If people vote their pocket books they may go hohum about Trump's issues. Tax cuts, stock market still doing well in spite of correction - I don't see the Senate flipping although the margin for the repubs is small there. I think 2020 will be the big flip year. If Congress keeps being Trump's lap dog, I suspect most voters will get tired of the side show. I expect Mueller to have moved on Trump by then and 2020 will be a big shake up.

Anyone from SD or believes in small town players - I'm the Rudy from small town USA - the less talented, over achiever (what my coach actually said about me) - I need your vote . (as I unashamedly campaign!!)

Some what related. Kushner's ommissions in providing info for security clearance would typically be a crime. Not so wt this Admin. Too much to hide. https://www.yahoo.com/news/shepard-smith-people-prison-jared-054241423.html

There have been and will continue to be interviews of the coaches that don't fit just one category. So I thought I'd start this generic thread for that purpose. Shatel interviews Frost and touches on Husker fans & our patience as he rebuilds, freshmen starters, and physicality: http://www.omaha.com/huskers/blogs/shatel-scott-frost-sheds-light-on-patience-physicality-hard-work/article_2d489d8a-32a4-5cfb-a208-8fbfcc412186.html Quoted in part:

A quote from the article begs this question - Why does it matter what the NRA thinks? Why does it matter if the NRA wants to do the 'right thing'. Think about it. This just tells me how much power the NRA has on policy and policy makers. It isn't a question of whether the NRA wants to do the right thing, it is a question of do the policy makers want to do the right thing. This is like saying The National Association of Illegal Drug Makers (made up - so don't google it ) want to do the right thing and will allow policy makers to consider restricting the importation of illegal drugs across the boarder. I believe in 2nd amendment rights and gun ownership, but a private entity should not be dictating what is or what is not acceptable public policy. They have the right to lobby but their influence has gotten too strong IMHO.

Very good insight on why using the average military person may not work. Anyone stationed at a school would have to be well trained - many hours of specific training.

Some ideas I've heard thrown around and they have various degrees of merit: 1. Hire former military personal already well trained and who wouldn't freeze in the situation 2. Ditto - former policemen or off duty rotation of active police. We have off duty policemen who come to our church services and their cars are very visible. Gives peace of mind. 3. School police - make it a staff position like any other. We have some large districts that have their own police force. I don't know how many, if it is at every school. 4. Someone I heard said - divert either (1) Infrastructure funds or (2) Border wall funds towards 'hardening' the schools. Secure entrances, fencing, etc. With the # of schools, this would be a massive undertaking. It would have to include colleges as well. This, I think would turn schools into prisons - with the good guys inside and the bad ones outside. 5. Increase existing police staff - station a police man at each school. Note: note a Barney Fife guy like the one who froze. 6. Arm teachers/staff as noted previously. I'm more for the idea of having well trained former police or military being the armed guys. I could only imagine being killed by friendly fire if many teachers are armed. The teacher's minds should be on education and not always thinking about threats, etc. 7. Address the mental health aspect of this. Most if not all of school shooters were crying out before hand. We can't just throw drugs at them which in many cases makes them even more messed up. 8. Raise age for gun ownership. 9. Revisit gun laws 10. Look at it as a cultural issue - we glamorize violence in movies, games, etc - what affect is that having on those who have mental issues?

I would agree that a part of our problem in Okla is too many school districts wt too many high paid admin staff. I wouldn't want mega districts as the best education has local influence but there is no reason why here in this state we can't have country wide administration for the rural counties. Then you can pay teachers more and create a more secure environment.

VV - Good reply to the BS. Priorities - it is time that we take a hard look at what is really important. We love our kids - check We believe education is important - check We know that the better educated person becomes a better citizen - check We know that the better educated person, gets a better job, can better support him/her self, contribute to society & pay taxes - check The contributing, self sustaining member of society doesn't become a burden on society via welfare - check Education is a top priority of govt - unfortunately not checked --- Why is there such a disconnect? Erroneous political phylosopy that you can cut ed spending and still be competitive in the world market place. Conservative Politicians should see the value of funding education as a top priority as it provides a greater return on the govt dollar invested than so many other things we do in govt. There should be no gap between liberal or conservative on this topic. It isn't or shouldn't be a political issue if one sees the longgggg term benefit of education on society. Ed should be the 1st priority of state govts and the last thing cut. Speaking of education spending - we have some HS football fields here in Okla that many colleges would love to have. This in a state that ranks at or near the bottom in teacher pay. Our legislature just failed again to raise teacher pay - so many are leaving Okla to higher paying states in the region. So how does this relate to the topic - govt spending priority on facilities that are safe for our students and faculty. Place a priority on mental health issues - so many of these shooters were recognized well before hand to be a potential threat - get them off the street and into hospitals that can help them long term.

Trump's own mental condition has to be questioned at this time - what that string of tweets.

What a honor. I was nominated for ILB. My first ever nomination. I actually played OLB in HS and also free safety. So not too far off. The coach wanted me to play in space because I was a hitter - not big but fearless in tackling. I got a few flags for being too aggressive. I guess you aren't allowed to hit the RB after the whistle is blown. Who knew?? Because I played small town S. Dak football I played both ways - TE on O - but it was mainly to block for our all state RB. So on O I blocked for the RB and on D I hit the RB. I've enjoyed posting on HB this year - some ups and down with football but it ended wt a big UP- things are looking bright for the future. On the political forum, one has to adjust to new realities - be flexible. Hold party loyalties lightly as just when you think 'your party' is right, it ends up wrong. So, I've done a fair amount of political adjustment over the last year. Kind of like football - adjustments have to be made on the fly at times to meet your objective. That is the role of the on field coach the ILB.

Honor to be nominated. I actually played OLB and Free Safety in HS. So not so far off. I got a few flags for being 'too aggressive' - (What do you mean you can't hit the guy after the whistle blows??)

Good article about NU's new QB coach https://www.purdueexponent.org/sports/national/article_594a7436-8a04-50ff-8343-0d97410c8edf.html

If the spring game sales are any indication, we might not have a discrepancy between tickets sold and attendance in the very near future. Then all of this will be a mute point. However, this does point out that the sell out streak may have been threatened if things had remained in the status quo. How long would boasters be willing to buy out the balance of the tickets with such terrible performance on the field? I don't think much longer.

Here is another link to BRB's post ^^ The noose is getting tighter. When one reads this story below, it becomes apparent the kind of unsavory type people Trump surrounded himself with. But it is a "birds of a feather' kind of thing. Trump is unsavory in so many ways - his associates just confirm it. I wonder who "Person A" is in the article. I wonder if it is a reference to Trump?? https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-02-20/skadden-arps-lawyer-is-charged-with-role-in-u-s-russia-probe

I posted this in the investigation thread and just now saw this thread so I'll double post it hear. Romney was right in 2012 - Russia was THE geopolitical enemy # 1. Too bad both parties ignored him. https://www.wsj.com/articles/romneys-russia-vindication-1519069005 Mitt Romney announced Friday that he’s running for the U.S. Senate from Utah, and the timing on the same day as the Justice Department indictments of Russians for meddling in the U.S. presidential election was apt. Mr. Romney was right about the Russian threat in 2012, and Democrats who are now echoing him when it serves their political purposes against Donald Trump owe the former GOP presidential nominee an apology. Start with Barack Obama, who derided Mr. Romney’s claim that Russia was a major U.S. geopolitical foe in the third presidential debate in 2012. “The 1980s are now calling to ask for their foreign policy back because the Cold War’s been over for 20 years,” Mr. Obama said, to applause from the Democratic media establishment. In its endorsement of Mr. Obama, the Washington Post criticized Mr. Romney for “calling Russia America’s greatest foe” as an example of his lack of judgment. Readers may recall that Mr. Romney made his comments about Russia after Mr. Obama was caught unaware talking on an open microphone with then Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in March 2012: “On all these issues, but particularly missile defense, this, this can be solved, but it’s important to give me space,” Mr. Obama told Mr. Medvedev, the Vladimir Putin stand-in. “Yeah, I understand,” Mr. Medvedev said. Mr. Obama then said, “This is my last election. After my election, I have more flexibility.” Mr. Medvedev: “I understand. I will transmit this information to Vladimir.” The “flexibility” after Mr. Obama’s election turned out to be Mr. Putin’s as he invaded and annexed Crimea, started a war to occupy the Donbas region in Ukraine, intervened to prop up Bashar Assad in Syria, covered for Assad’s use of chemical weapons, and helped North Korea evade United Nations sanctions. Thanks to last week’s indictments, we also know that Mr. Putin’s attempt to meddle in U.S. elections began in 2014, long before Mr. Trump chose to run for President. That interference went unopposed, and as far as we can tell, unanticipated by Mr. Obama, his CIA Director John Brennan and his Director of National Intelligence James Clapper until nearly the end of Mr. Obama’s second term. They did nothing about it until after Hillary Clinton lost. Now, suddenly, amid the Mueller probe of the 2016 presidential campaign, Democrats have become Russia hawks. Some of the more intemperate, like Rep. Jerry Nadler, are calling the Russia indictments the “equivalent” of Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor. Mr. Nadler is poised to lead the impeachment of Mr. Trump as Chairman of the Judiciary Committee if Democrats take the House in November.

Romney was right in 2012 - Russian was geopolitical enemy # 1 - Too bad both parties didn't take him serious back then. https://www.wsj.com/articles/romneys-russia-vindication-1519069005 Mitt Romney announced Friday that he’s running for the U.S. Senate from Utah, and the timing on the same day as the Justice Department indictments of Russians for meddling in the U.S. presidential election was apt. Mr. Romney was right about the Russian threat in 2012, and Democrats who are now echoing him when it serves their political purposes against Donald Trump owe the former GOP presidential nominee an apology. Start with Barack Obama, who derided Mr. Romney’s claim that Russia was a major U.S. geopolitical foe in the third presidential debate in 2012. “The 1980s are now calling to ask for their foreign policy back because the Cold War’s been over for 20 years,” Mr. Obama said, to applause from the Democratic media establishment. In its endorsement of Mr. Obama, the Washington Post criticized Mr. Romney for “calling Russia America’s greatest foe” as an example of his lack of judgment. Readers may recall that Mr. Romney made his comments about Russia after Mr. Obama was caught unaware talking on an open microphone with then Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in March 2012: “On all these issues, but particularly missile defense, this, this can be solved, but it’s important to give me space,” Mr. Obama told Mr. Medvedev, the Vladimir Putin stand-in. “Yeah, I understand,” Mr. Medvedev said. Mr. Obama then said, “This is my last election. After my election, I have more flexibility.” Mr. Medvedev: “I understand. I will transmit this information to Vladimir.” The “flexibility” after Mr. Obama’s election turned out to be Mr. Putin’s as he invaded and annexed Crimea, started a war to occupy the Donbas region in Ukraine, intervened to prop up Bashar Assad in Syria, covered for Assad’s use of chemical weapons, and helped North Korea evade United Nations sanctions. Thanks to last week’s indictments, we also know that Mr. Putin’s attempt to meddle in U.S. elections began in 2014, long before Mr. Trump chose to run for President. That interference went unopposed, and as far as we can tell, unanticipated by Mr. Obama, his CIA Director John Brennan and his Director of National Intelligence James Clapper until nearly the end of Mr. Obama’s second term. They did nothing about it until after Hillary Clinton lost. Now, suddenly, amid the Mueller probe of the 2016 presidential campaign, Democrats have become Russia hawks. Some of the more intemperate, like Rep. Jerry Nadler, are calling the Russia indictments the “equivalent” of Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor. Mr. Nadler is poised to lead the impeachment of Mr. Trump as Chairman of the Judiciary Committee if Democrats take the House in November.

Can I say the whole team. Seems like the whole team (other than Brown as kicker & possibly WR) needed an upgrade. I hope the OL because it all starts there - they have to make the holes for the RBs and keep pressure away from the QB. I think we will see most visible change at LB and RB but some changes are only seen indirectly by the results of others. If the OL steps up big time, you will see it in the performance of the RBs, QBs and WR.

Amen!! Good one.

Confidence was high going into the game. I saw it as a good recruiting ad for NU so I was all for it. The results just made it all the more clear that we got the right coach at the right time for so many reasons. His whole staff showed what loyalty means - to players. to program and a school, and to each other. They kept their word/commitment to these players and that will pay dividends for us in recruiting battles down the road. It was a win/win for everyone except Auburn!

Seriously - I got to imagine this caused the hair on the back of Trumps neck (the hairs he uses for his come over) to rise. This kind of support from these Russian individuals and companies cannot occur without the coordinated efforts of the Trump campaign in my opinion. This indictment is setting a strong foundation for collusion and conspiracy. What / who will be the next domino to fall? I wonder if Mike Flynn is spilling his guts and thus this happening today.

No they aren't citizens - He had better find a way to 1. Pardon himself and family members 2. A easy way to leave office (suddenly sick??) before the impeachment hearings start 3. and then Move to Russia out of reach of Mueller's investigation

Breaking news: Russians indicted in special counsel's probe for operations allegedly supporting Donald Trump in election https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/16/russians-indicted-in-special-counsel-robert-muellers-probe.html