MidtownJK

Goodbye Pelini. Thanks for . . . . taking our money??

Seriously, what has he done to get a raise? Zero championships. He has embarrassed himself on several occasions by acting like a crazy person on the sidelines. Good role model. Our national image is now an out of control coach and Larry the Cable Guy. That is a fact. The pay is getting beyond ridiculous for coaches. It is a reflection of the overall state of affairs in the country. Overpaid executives, while everyone else struggles. How about we put all of this money in a pot, except for a very high $300,000.00 a year salary. If he wins a National Championship, he can get the pot, otherwise, he gets a very large salary. He earns the pay. Just so you can put it into perspective, if you make $50,000.00 a year (above average), it would take you 60 years to earn his one year of pay . . . 60 years. You had better show up to press conferences, answer questions, and act like a pro for that kind of pay - he doesn't. Before you will probably say "it's what the market decides." There is no free market at work here, this is a monopoly. There is no downside. He can continue to do what he has been doing, not winning championships and still make this money. Look at our old coach, walked out the door with millions. In a bad or good year - three million. At least for business owners, bad year, bad decisions, mean loosing everything - home, savings, etc. Worst case he he goes back to NFL as an assistant. I'd rather see them pay the players than this kind of money to coaches . . . or at least tie it all to results.

He's talking with Miami. He also has the most to lose of any candidate by this news coming public and so must be considered the front-runner. Click for article.

I say people just throw "cotton balls" at the refs.

The Omaha Ambivalence!! I might go, I might not . . . I don't know.

What the hell are you talking about?

My uncle dated Cory Schlesinger's grandmother. Very nice lady. True story.

Hold on! Hold on . . . has anyone thought to ask the guy who is maintaining his aquarium? That is the only reliable source.

I know Jason Peter gave advice to Suh over the past couple of years. Saw a picture of them together after a game or some event. Peter talked about it. Did anyone hear Suh thank Peter for the advice or give him any credit? Just curious, I would have thought Peter would have had some pretty good thoughts.

Wow, lived in Omaha all my life. I do love many things about the city. However, there are many many more things to do on the coasts, there is no comparison. I used to think the way some of the posters do, but everytime I travel outside of the midwest, I'm taken aback by what other places have to offer. I'm not saying they are better places to live, that is a personal decision. But there is much more going on. Take LA for example. There are miles and miles of beaches. The beaches have trails, shopping, exercise equipment, b-ball courts etc etc. The weather is almost always similar to our "top ten" days here, starting out in the 60's and moving to the 70's. Other outdoor activities. They have mountains. Also, they have lakes, real ones, not the glorified ponds we have. So many outdoor things to do, hard to even list. Scuba diving, mountain biking, climbing, and on and on. Sports teams, they have them all. Museums. We went to the Getty, a world class art museum - and free. Untold other museums and artsy stuff. Nightlife. I'm pretty sure the bars stay open past 1:00. We are not trusted here to stay out that late. Entertainment - World class broadway shows, musicals. So many clubs, comics. Music. How many bands and musicians come out of that area? Food, I love the old Omaha steakhouses, they are the unique and the best, but most of Omaha is turning into chain restaurants. Amusement parks, if that is your thing. 6 flags, disney, the studios, water parks. And yes, the locals go. If that doesn't do it for you, you are a drivable distance to San Francisco, San Diego, many National Parks, Vegas etc. You have an interest, you can do it there. This is not a rip on Omaha/Lincoln, I love the Old Market, no other city near us offers anything comparable to the atmosphere. I can write a hold post about all the things I love about Omaha and the things to do. This is a just a response to people saying we have a much to do here as they do on the coasts and I'm giving LA as an example. They write entire books about the things to do in a place like LA or Chicago or NY. There is a reason so many people live there. Again, just talking about the number of things to do. Omaha has less traffic and is hopefully more family friendly. Do people who live in these places take advantage of all this stuff, maybe not. Costs more to live there. I understand. But so much more going on and so much more to do.

I agree. This is crappy. Anyone of the VIP's going could certainly afford the trip. The coaches get to take the wife's etc for free.

Can't they do one of those computer TV overlays? They do it for first down line, scrimmage and ads, it should work for this. Probably wouldn't be able to tell the difference.

Suh - on smugmug This guy from Texas (Baylor) takes pretty good pictures. Click the "original" size. (As an early Christmas present, check out his lingerie football gallery)

cool stats

Why doesn't Tebow come up on stage and heal this guy with cancer??