The big story is Independence Day and all the celebrations. That's right, on Friday Nebraska officially left the Big 12 conference.
Dan Beebe presented NU Chancellor Harvey Perlman with the “Don't let the Door Hit You In The Butt On Your Way Out” plaque.
It's good to be out. Last weekend one of the networks re-ran the movie “Titanic.” I was watching for two hours before I realized it wasn't a special on the Big 12 spring meetings.
The Fourth of July is a time for extended families to get together. The Husker football program plans to use the occasion to announce that Barney Cotton's entire extended family will be signing letters of intent to play for Nebraska.
Tyler Gabbert is transferring from Missouri to Louisville, where he will be coached by Shawn Watson. Upon hearing the news, all 1.8 million Nebraskans said in unison, “They deserve each other.”
Georgia notified the NCAA of a possible rule violation. The NCAA said it was aware of potential violations at Georgia after it noticed “member of the Southeastern Conference” after its name.
The city of Pittsburgh held a rally to pay tribute to Hines Ward for winning “Dancing With The Stars.” This is when you know municipalities are on firmer ground economically. Cities are spending money to honor victories over Kirstie Alley.
South Carolina coach Ray Tanner said the College World Series finals would be no different if the teams went on a back sandlot and flipped a coin to see who was home and played without any fans watching. There's already an event like that — it's called the Big Ten Conference Baseball Championships.
During the final game of the sweep over Florida, some South Carolina fans were using brooms. Omaha's finances are so poor, the fans were then asked to clean up the city.
A plane offering free bacon if you texted a certain number has been flying over TD Ameritrade Park. Am I missing something? Is there a shortage of unhealthy food at TD Ameritrade Park that fans need to text for bacon?
TD Ameritrade Park appears to be a pitcher's park. I predicted beforehand that Saturday night's Home Run Derby ends in a scoreless tie.
The Florida Marlins had to move three games after Sun Life Stadium hosted U2 concerts. When Marlins' manager Jack McKeon, 80, was informed that the world's hottest band was coming to town he said, “The Everly Brothers?”
As of Wednesday, the Marlins were 3-22 in June. To put it in perspective, Anthony Weiner had a better month.
The NBA has shut down. Meanwhile, the government increased the high alert we are under, as the shutdown means that Charles Barkley will be playing more golf.
Kim Kardashian has set a wedding date — early August. She doesn't know who she's marrying yet, but between the NFL lockout and the NBA lockout, she knows there are plenty of available grooms.
Tennis great Jimmy Connors has a memoir coming out. If history holds up, it will sell one less copy than the Bjorn Borg memoir.
The annual Nathan's Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest will take place Monday on Coney Island. The winner is expected to eat less than the average fan attending any College World Series game at TD Ameritrade Park.
And finally: Professional wrestler Ric Flair claims that he's rassled 100,000 matches. When they heard this, Wilt Chamberlain's 20,000 women said, “Get outta here.”
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