That time of the week again, I'll run the mailbag tomorrow afternoon if that's ok with everyone

Yeah, I know. Another CC thread is as much fun as a rematch with herpes. But there's an elephant in the room that not many are talking about, and that is the heat and downright disrespect CC is getting from mostly blacks. Antonio Brown is the latest in a disappointingly long list of nuts, past players, current players, sports commentator and personalities, who just can't accept that she is (swallowing my gorge) a generation talent who has, yes, broken many records mostly held by black female players.

I'm not going to post an exhaustive list of offenders but you can use your favorite search engine to see what I mean. Also, I'll ask that the thread be deleted if this turns into a nasty racist outlet for the unbalanced. I'm interested in your perspective about a phenomenon that, yes, has a racial aspect to it, but which I suspect may be as much societal as anything. My litmus test on this issue is to reverse it: how would I feel if a minority became the best at a traditionally white sport like tennis-----whoops, already happened, or gymnastics-----dang, that too, how about golf? Gee whiz, that happened also. Now if white personalities started sniping at the minority who excelled, how would that be received by the sports community and sports journalists?

See what I mean? To my mind anything that doesn't elevate and only tears down is just wrong irrespective of whose ox is getting gored.

Thoughts? Again, if this turns into a racist rant I'll ask that it be deleted. Race will inevitably come up but let's look at this specific matter as objectively as possible.

Adrian Martinez Dominates UFL, Named Top Quarterback in League Debut Year​

June 7, 2024

In a celebratory announcement, Adrian Martinez, a standout former Nebraska quarterback, has been honored with a selection to the All-United Football League’s inaugural team. The league recognized Martinez’s exceptional performance as the All-UFL quarterback on a sunny Wednesday afternoon.

Martinez had an impressive season, demonstrating his dual-threat capabilities. He aired out 1,749 yards, connecting for 15 touchdowns, and was intercepted only three times.

On the ground, Martinez showcased remarkable agility and speed, leading the UFL with 528 rushing yards and adding three more touchdowns. His rushing average of 9.8 yards per carry punctuates his status as a dynamic force on the field.

Before stepping into the UFL, Martinez polished his skills over four seasons with the Nebraska Cornhuskers, spanning 2018 to 2021, and capped off his collegiate career at Kansas State. Throughout his college tenure, he accumulated 9,391 passing yards, delivered 49 touchdowns against 30 interceptions, and rushed for 2,847 yards, finding the end zone an additional 44 times.
Martinez’s prowess will be on full display as he leads the Birmingham Stallions into a decisive clash with the Michigan Panthers for the USFL Conference Championship. The Stallions, boasting a perfect 2-0 record against the Panthers this season, aim to extend their dominance when they meet this Saturday.

Fans are gearing up for the showdown, set to kick off at 3:00 p.m. CT, with live coverage on ABC.

The official Twitter account of Martinez’s team celebrated his achievement with a post, exuberantly declaring, “Adrian Martinez is your 2024 All-UFL QB @MartinezTheQB | #GIDDYUP ,” complemented by an image of a triumphant Martinez.

This accolade not only highlights Martinez’s remarkable year but also marks a significant milestone in his professional career, affirming his status as a leading quarterback in the United Football League.

@NU HZKRZ

Is this really happening?

Other golfers in front of him had made the same move as directed by cops on the scene and ole Barney Fyfe Gillis decided to try to stop his car by grabbing on the door and beating on his window with a flashlight. 🙄. I swear. I’m a big proponent of cops but damn. Somebody lost their cool and should have gotten a trip downtown but it wasn’t Scheffler.

Dylan and Dayton Raiola with Isaiah Neyor, Jamhal Bank, Alex Bullock, Jaylen Lloyd and Jacory Barney Jr.
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Looking back at Colorado’s history against rival Nebraska​

Tony Cosolo
Sun, June 9, 2024

You can understand why Colorado football fans are basking in the fact that the Nebraska Cornhuskers haven’t beaten the Buffs in nearly 5,000 days.

Historically, the rival Cornhuskers have had CU’s number more often than not, leading the series with an all-time record of 49-21-2. From 1962 to 2000, Colorado beat Nebraska only four times in 39 total meetings.

Since then, the series has been very close, with Colorado winning 7 of the last 13 games, including a current three-game winning streak dating back to 2018. If Colorado can beat Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 7, the Buffs will set a new record for their longest winning streak in the series. And with no future matchups currently scheduled, they can keep the Big Red stewing in frustration for even longer.

The LINK above includes a video referring to the 62-36 'Black Friday' debacle.

Hey guys, I do not post often, but I’ve been around a long time. Since the days of the paid board when Roz’s bones would ache. Anyways, my sister lost her brother to a tragic motorcycle accident on Thursday. They have 2 beautiful little girls. This happened on 36th and L. Any prayers would be appreciated.

“Former Nebraska MBB star Tyronn Lue guided the Los Angeles Clippers to what postseason accomplishment for the first time in Clippers franchise history during the 2019-20 playoffs?”
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Answer:

Lue led the Clippers to second place in the NBA’s Pacific Division and then led them to the first conference finals appearance in franchise history.

to leave CC off the olympic team? Seriously every person involved should be let go and new blood found. She would be must watch TV, without her I don't give a damn. I might have caught 10 mins of their games in prior years.

Anyone know of any Huskers competing in the Olympics this year? Or have a list?

Just got a call from KMTV, I'll be doing an interview at 1 PM about the lawsuit just filed by the State of Nebraska against Nfluence.

Deion isn't the only one who keeps receipts!!

Isn't going away anytime soon.
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June 11
1509 - England's King Henry VIII married his first wife, Catherine of Aragon.

1770 - Capt. James Cook discovered the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia by running into it.

1776 - The Continental Congress formed a committee to draft a Declaration of Independence calling for freedom from Britain.

1962 - Three prisoners at Alcatraz in San Francisco Bay staged an escape, leaving the island on a makeshift raft; they were never found or heard from again.

1963 - Vivian Malone and James Hood successfully enrolled at the University of Alabama following Gov. George Wallace's famous "stand in the schoolhouse door."

1985 - Karen Ann Quinlan, the comatose patient whose case prompted a historic right-to-die court decision, died in Morris Plains, New Jersey, at age 31.

1987 - Margaret Thatcher became the first British prime minister in 160 years to win a third consecutive term of office as her Conservative Party held onto a reduced majority in Parliament.

1993 - The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that people who commit hate crimes motivated by bigotry may be sentenced to extra punishment.

2001 - Timothy McVeigh, 33, was executed by injection at the federal prison in Terre Haute, Indiana, for the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing that killed 168 people.

2009 - With swine flu reported in more than 70 nations, the World Health Organization declared the first global flu pandemic in 41 years.

2018 - The Supreme Court ruled that states can target people who haven’t cast ballots in a while in efforts to purge their voting rolls.

2020 - Louisville, Kentucky, banned the use of “no-knock” warrants and named the new ordinance for Breonna Taylor, who’d been fatally shot by officers who burst into her home.

Birthdays
21 - Breanna Yde (actress)
23 - Caden Conrique (actor)
25 - Saxon Sharbino (actress)
25 - Katelyn Nacon (actress)
27 - Sadie Robertson (reality star)
32 - Anna Sawai (actress)
36 - Claire Holt (actress)
38 - Shia LaBeouf (actor)
42 - Diana Taurasi (basketball player)
46 - Joshua Jackson (actor)
50 - Lenny Jacobson (actor)
55 - Peter Dinklage (actor)
57 - Clare Carey (actress)
65 - Hugh Laurie (actor)
68 - Joe Montana (football player)
71 - Peter Bergman (actor)
72 - Donnie Van Zant (singer)
75 - Frank Beard (musician)
79 - Adrienne Barbeau (actress)
84 - Joey Dee (singer)
85 - Jackie Stewart (race car driver)

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Today in Sports History - June 11

1919 - Sir Barton won the Belmont Stakes and became horse racing's first Triple Crown winner.

1938 - Johnny Vander Meer pitched the first of two consecutive no-hitters as he led the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-0 victory over the Boston Bees. (Four days later, Vander Meer refused to give up a hit to the Brooklyn Dodgers, who lost, 6-0.)

1955 - In motor racing’s worst disaster, more than 80 people were killed during the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France when two of the cars collided and crashed into spectators.

1972 - Hank Aaron tied the National League record for 14 grand-slam home runs in a career.

1974 - The Kansas City Scouts and Washington Capitals received NHL franchises. (The Scouts moved to Denver before the 1976-77 season to become the Colorado Rockies and later the New Jersey Devils.)

1977 - Seattle Slew won horse racing's Triple Crown.

1990 - Nolan Ryan became the oldest player to throw a no-hitter. It was the sixth of his career.

1992 - Tracy Austin, at age 29, is the youngest inductee into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

1995 - Mark McGwire tied a major league record when he hit home runs in five consecutive games.

2010 - The FIFA World Cup opened in South Africa. It was the first time it was held in Africa.

2012 - Rafael Nadal won his record seventh French Open title when he defeated Novak Djokovic.

2012 - The Los Angeles Kings defeat the New Jersey Devils to win their first Stanley Cup.

2017 - The Pittsburgh Penguins defeat the Nashville Predators to win the Stanley Cup.

2022 - Charl Schwartzel wins the inaugural LIV Golf Invitational at pockets $4.75 million with the victory.

2023 - Novak Djokovic wins the French Open and his record 23rd men's Grand Slam singles title.

Was able to catch up with Nebraska defensive end James Williams.

It’s been one year since he impressed DL coach Terrance Knighton at a post-grad camp and earned a spot on the team. It changed his life.

On his 2023, this offseason and more:

all-timer in MSG tonight

NCAA refs should take a page

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June 7
Florida State 24, Connecticut 4
Tennessee 11, Evansville 6
North Carolina 8, West Virginia 6
Virginia 7, Kansas State 4

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June 8
Evansville 10, Tennessee 8 (series tied 1-1)
Florida State 10, Connecticut 8 (FSU advances to CWS)
North Carolina State 18, Georgia 1 (NCST leads 1-0)
Texas A&M 10, Oregon 6 (TAMU leads 1-0)
Florida 10, Clemson 7 (Florida leads 1-0)
Virginia 10, Kansas State 4 (Virginia advances to CWS)
Kentucky 10, Oregon State 0 (Kentucky leads 1-0)
North Carolina 2, West Virginia 1 (UNC advances to CWS)

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June 9
Georgia 11, North Carolina State 2 (series tied 1-1)
Florida 11, Clemson 10 (13 inn) (Florida advances to CWS)
Tennessee 12, Evansville 1 (Tennessee advances to CWS)
Texas A&M 15, Oregon 9 (TAMU advances to CWS)
Kentucky 3, Oregon State 2 (Kentucky advances to CWS)

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June 10
North Carolina State 8, Georgia 5 (NCST advances to CWS)

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COLLEGE WORLD SERIES
FRIDAY - JUNE 14

1:00 PM (ESPN)
Virginia (46-15) vs. North Carolina (47-14)

6:00 PM (ESPN)
Florida State (47-15) vs. Tennessee (55-12)

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SATURDAY - JUNE 15

1:00 PM (ESPN)
North Carolina State (38-21) vs. Kentucky (45-14)

6:00 PM (ESPN)
Florida (34-28) vs. Texas A&M (49-13)

Interesting read.

Mike Farrell Sports: After Destroying Two Leagues & Triggering Conference Realignment, Texas Meets Its Match

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quite the payday

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