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  1. One year ago today the Covid pandemic started to really hit home for most Americans. Travel bans, school closings, the end of sports... just everything we've known gone in a few days. I got Covid in January and still can't smell, and can barely taste. Otherwise, the year has been boring, but not too awful. Just very different. I hated the football "season" we had, and volleyball in spring seems weird. 

     

    How has the past year treated you? Everyone getting through this OK?

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    2. ZRod

      ZRod

      Yes we did/do count it as a flu

      death if you have the flu and die from complications, but it's complicated because many people don't get ill and seek treatment as soon as they would with COVID so they no longer test positive.

      https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/burden/faq.htm

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      What are seasonal influenza-related deaths?

      Seasonal influenza-related deaths are deaths that occur in people for whom influenza infection was likely a contributor to the cause of death, but not necessarily the primary cause of death.

       

       

      I don't understand the point of this skepticism. You just said it's extremely deadly. COVID causes a number of complications that ultimately lead to death, and comorbidities contribute to the severity of the disease as well. People with COVID can develop a multitude of complications from pneumonia, blood clots, renial issues, heart problems, organ failure, etc. Those all count as COVID deaths.

       

      Let's say the number were exaggerated by 4 times. That's still almost double the average deaths in a normal flu season.

    3. The Dude

      The Dude

      I threw a ton of money in the stock market when everything was down a year ago.  So it's actually been a pretty good year for me financially.   Which is actually kind of hard to be proud about with so many people struggling. 

    4. ZRod

      ZRod

      @The Dude wish I would have thrown more in.

  2. Pitchers & Catchers reported today, y'all! Spring is around the corner. It's a good day!

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    2. ColoradoHusk

      ColoradoHusk

      And the Big Ten has finally announced a conference baseball schedule. It's about freaking time!  Play will begin on March 4th. 

    3. Loebarth

      Loebarth

      Until one player sneezes wrong and than the B1G gets cold feet and shuts everything down. After all, there's an agenda they have to continue.. "Heavy Fist Governance"

       

    4. huskered17

      huskered17

      You'll know Spring is around the corner, when the Robins start showing up.

       

      GBR!!!

  3. I've never really paid attention to Tom Brady. AFC guy, nothing to do with the NFC North, good but kind of "whatever."

     

    But as a totally disinterested football fan, I have to admit that dude is an all-time legend, and perhaps the best QB in NFL history.

     

    Really hard to argue against that, no matter how you feel about him.

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    2. B.B. Hemingway

      B.B. Hemingway

      Creamsicles are an amazing uniform. Huge Vikings fan, but I do own a creamsicle Bucs hat.

    3. JJ Husker

      JJ Husker

      The creamsicles were classic but I love the pewter color too. They should mix the orange and pewter....along with the old buccaneer logo.

    4. The Dude

      The Dude

      You could argue Montana wasn't even the best player on his teams.  Brady pretty much always was.

  4. Going on four weeks post Covid. Still can't smell anything. I can taste savory things, salty things & sweet things. But the combinations are still out of whack. My default mouth sense is sweet.

     

    Air is sweet, water is sweet, post-brushing is sweet.

     

    I hate it.

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    2. I AM FOOT FOOT

      I AM FOOT FOOT

      Took me about 6 weeks to get my sense of taste or smell to start to come back, still not where it was. I had covid in early December 

    3. B.B. Hemingway

      B.B. Hemingway

      Our household is around 3-4 months out from it. My wife can smell things if it's up close now, and has finally started to get some of her taste back after months without any sign of it. It gets better, hang in there. :thumbs

    4. default_28

      default_28

      It’s taken four months for my wife’s smell to come back, but now it’s like she’s smelling things for the first time. 
       

      Everything smells so good to her. 
       

      So you have childlike wonderment to

      look forward to possibly.

  5. EA Sports is bringing back College Football. 

    1. hskrfan4life
    2. teachercd

      teachercd

      Speed:  94

      Strength:  95

      Agility:  91

      SARS-CoV-2 Immunity:  0

    3. B.B. Hemingway

      B.B. Hemingway

      Edit: Great news! Might be a little rusty!

  6. Man. Patrick Mahomes was a terrible college pitcher.

     

     

    1. BigRedBuster

      BigRedBuster

      He gave up zero hits.  So, I assume he came in with the bases loaded.  He walked two and hit another batter.

       

      Was he actually a position player normally and got thrown in as a relief pitcher?

    2. JJ Husker

      JJ Husker

      Hopefully that football thing works out for him.

  7. First scoop of the day done. Snow is still pretty light, but there's a lot of it. Cheers to whichever neighbor did my sidewalk with their snowblower!

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    2. PaulCrewe

      PaulCrewe

      Live on an emergency snow route, also leading to a school, and yesterday/today is the worst the street has ever been.  The "subbed out" private contractors removing snow to assist the city has left it questionably passable

    3. knapplc

      knapplc

      The compacted snow the plows dumped in my driveway was harder to scoop than anything before it. And I had dug out my mailbox, but they buried it again with heavier, crustier snow. So scooping AGAIN last night was a bear. And I'm sore today. 

    4. PaulCrewe

      PaulCrewe

      It hurts knapp, because we aren't the young bucks of the Huskerboard get togethers at Brewsky's/tailgating anymore.  We are a couple of the few OGs that are still here for some reason

  8. Father of former Husker Jamie Liewer and grandfather of current Husker Wyatt Liewer dies in crash near Grand Island. 

  9. Ohio State looked good against Clemson, but Alabama is going to be a whole 'nother level.

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    2. ZRod

      ZRod

      I for one will be rooting on our nutty brethren across the Mississippi.

       

      If tOSU does win you'll never hear the end of the yeah but... They didn't play enough games. Dabo already started it.

    3. MLB 51

      MLB 51

      I don't think "Bama has the defense to stop OSU.

    4. BigRedBuster

      BigRedBuster

      They are the best team to try to beat Alabama.  OSU's offense is just nuts.  Hopefully their defense can slow down Alabama enough to win.

  10. SAM HAIBY!!!  AT THE BUZZER!!!!

    1. knapplc

      knapplc

      Nebraska WBB with a win over Northwestern. First win against a ranked opponent this season.

  11. Have you guys tried durian, the exceedingly stinky SE Asian fruit? I have been told a couple of local markets sell it and I may be game to try.

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    2. JJ Husker

      JJ Husker

      You had me at exceedingly stinky fruit...

    3. HuskerInLostWages

      HuskerInLostWages

      It's not bad, it's not great either.  Kinda resembles a canary melon.  I tried it once after trying kimchee, both stink.  I still eat kimchee, not worth fighting the smell of durian it is over powering in my opinion and simply not worth it.

    4. teachercd

      teachercd

      Sounds like some other stuff I have eaten.

  12. Brett McMurphy predicting a New Year's Day bowl for Nebraska. Has us playing Boise State.

    1. I AM FOOT FOOT

      I AM FOOT FOOT

      247 board saying that the players dont want a bowl 

    2. TonyStalloni

      TonyStalloni

      I thought he predicted Boise St?

    3. knapplc

      knapplc

      @TonyStalloni  Yes! Thanks for catching that. Edited the status. (I originally put down BYU).

  13. Kirk Ferentz has the Covid. Apparently he was coughing like crazy during their Signing Day presser and they had to cut it short.

     

     

    1. teachercd

      teachercd

      Noooooo, he has no symptoms.  Nice try!  What next...are you gonna say he hates blacks?  

  14. Purdue parts ways with Bob Diaco. Shocking. 

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    2. ZRod

      ZRod

      Actually is kinda shocking to me 

    3. teachercd

      teachercd

      Jeff didn't hire him to keep him...Jeff hired him to fire him.  This is a d!(k move.  My guess, is that Jeff, at the very least, made sure Bob had a two year contract and apologize to him to on the way out.

    4. ladyhawke

      ladyhawke

      I guess the stain was just too much! (Although, I hate to see anyone lose their job.)

  15. Am I the only one who thinks the ads are way less intrusive now than they used to be?

    1. JJ Husker

      JJ Husker

      Conditioning.....just like the tied up dog that has one link removed from his chain everyday.

    2. BigRedBuster

      BigRedBuster

      They are better than what they used to be on my phone.  However, it might be because for some reason, my phone got switched to the non-mobile site and I can't figure out how to switch it back.  

       

      Did they do away with the mobile site all together?  I haven't complained about it because the mobile site sucked so bad.

    3. BigRedBuster

      BigRedBuster

      I am glad my Virtual Mate ad is still showing up.  Kind of lights a fire.

  16. All the status updates are gone. If you're reading this, you're creeping on my profile.

     

    Maybe you should rethink your life choices.

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    2. GSG

      GSG

      I couldn't see them on the mobile version but I can see them on desktop 

    3. commando

      commando

      no problem with desktop.   

    4. Mavric

      Mavric

      Are they just all the way at the bottom on mobile?  I can see them if I scroll down far enough.

  17. I fixed the quote function, you guys.

     

    YOU'RE WELCOME

    1. knapplc

      knapplc

      Well, maybe *I* didn't fix it. Maybe the IT guy @BigRedMax hired did it.

       

      But who really knows? Could have been me.  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    2. RedDenver
    3. Enhance

      Enhance

      Alright who had 'BRM's IT guy' on our super secret Huskerboard betting pool Who Really is knapplc? Never saw that one coming!

  18. I hope the entire state of Missouri has PTSD from this end zone deflection.

     

     

    1. Toe

      Toe

      Look on the bright side, Missouri fans: at least it wasn't deflected off anyone's foot! :koolaid2:

    2. JJ Husker

      JJ Husker

      Too bad they don't keep assist stats in football.

  19. 11am kickoff for Purdue.

     

     

  20. First game last year, Men's Hoops loses to UC Riverside, scoring 47 points.

     

    First game this year, Men's Hoops beats McNeese State... by 47 points.

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    2. Toe

      Toe

      That probably says more about how bad last year's group was, TBH.

    3. I AM FOOT FOOT

      I AM FOOT FOOT

      Man it was fun to watch! Not sure how good Mcneese state is but N had guys making some incredible plays ,let's hope they can keep it going 

    4. TonyStalloni

      TonyStalloni

      We have the height and skill to finish at the rim but also have numerous players who can hit threes. Both were weaknesses of last years team. I also like the defensive length.

    1. JJ Husker

      JJ Husker

      Holy hell. That doesn't look good.

    2. commando

      commando

      omaha scanner reports a disturbance also

       

       

       

  21. All is not well with the New York Football Giants.

     

     

    1. GSG

      GSG

      But they're only 1.5 games out of first place in the NFC East! 

    2. The Dude

      The Dude

      I remember Colombo as a player.  Certainly not a guy you would want to get in a fistfight with.

  22. That was weird. But we're back!

  23. I guess we'll see if Clemson can beat Notre Dame with one Trevor Lawrence tied behind their back next week.

     

    If Clemson wins, just ship them the trophy that night.

    1. C N Red

      C N Red

      Actually a smart strategy. If they lose, nbd, didnt have TL so CFP will still let them in with a loss. If lost with TL it would be much harder. But honestly, ND isnt thst good and i expect Clemson to win anyway.

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