bloopers and scary situations abound on this rare nice mid-April day across the country

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I'm not going to post it, but 2 batters after the Sox RF fell down the Twins' shortstop took a heater to the face & was bleeding all over. got up and walked off under his own power but guessing he'll spend some time in the dentist's chair. hope he's okay

It looks like some significant changes are happening in college football. I can't help wondering if this will be good for the sport. It certainly is good for student athletes...

Huskers kick off a three-game series against the Wildcats today at 3. Hit the link.

For me, Philip Seymour Hoffman (RIP)... going to watch Charlie Wilson's War tonight

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Nouredin Nouili addressed the media for the first time since his suspension last June. He made an opening statement, which was very weighty, but after that he was back. Back to being his regular laughing, jovial self. And he's back looking to make an impact on an offense that is set up to tailor to his strengths:

Per his Instagram, Brice Williams commits to the Huskers. He’s the second transfer to commit to Big Red today, joining former Bradley Brave, Rienk Mast.

Bradley transfer Rienk Mast believes he found the right fit with Fred Hoiberg and the Huskers. Here's more on how the two connected and what Mast wants to bring to the Nebraska roster:

Let's pool our money together and do this!!!!!!

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Nebraska likes him as a defensive lineman for now.

UPDATE

Just got off the phone with Murphy. Hit the link.

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Just got a text from the big-time linebacker that he will be in Lincoln this weekend. Smith has been toward the top of Nebraska's defensive board for a while. Texas, Alabama, Texas A&M and others are pursuing him hard. When I spoke with him in Arlington at the Under Armour Camp he was pretty insistent that he wanted to see what Nebraska has to offer.

Here's what he's most looking forward to on the trip.

"Really just meeting them and seeing what it’s like in Nebraska."

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I’ve seen a lot of good show/series recommendations on here. Here’s mine: Beef, it’s a pretty f’n good show on Netflix. Check it out.

This morning, we met with Tony White, Rob Dvoracek, defensive linemen Elijah Jeudy, AJ Rollins and Stephon Wynn Jr. and offensive lineman Nouredin Nouili this morning for post-practice pressers. This was White’s second time at the podium this spring and Dvoracek’s first time at the mic since February – and it was also the first time Jeudy has met with Nebraska media and Nouili's first time addressing last year's suspension.

Below are a few notes, quotes and full presser videos. Check back on the board later for our usual runout of quick hits, key takeaways, feature stories and analysis.

Friday’s baseball game between Nebraska and Northwestern has been moved to 3:05 p.m. at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

All three games of this weekend’s series will be broadcast on B1G+ with Saturday’s game being broadcast live on Nebraska Public Media, with Larry Punteney and Jeff Leise on the call.

GBR

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Tick tick?

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During the spring of 2004, 2015, and 2018, there seemed to be much more of a circus atmosphere with a whole lot of hype towards the change of direction of the program. There was the removal of the "mediocre" Solich and replacement with a Superbowl coach who had a 21st century offense and was going to make us like the 80s and 90s 49ers. In 2015, we replaced the "evil" Bo Pelini and his ridiculous 9 and 10 win seasons with a kinder, gentler coach who would win with "laid back football". Then after 3 disastrous seasons (actually only one as we made it to a bowl game in the other 2, with Pelini's players), we hired the Messiah, a football mind like no other who would in 3 years have us in the NCG. Frost was the worst of the bunch, barely winning 5 games in one year. It was the ultimate punishment for a program that has made stupid decision after stupid decision for 20 years, mainly on the hubris of 1993 to 1997.

But this spring feels more like 2008, where we were at least trying to return to systems that worked in the past and actual coaching and player development, recognizing that while recruiting is vital, you can't win with feel good stuff or relying solely on recruiting stars. Sure, the recruiting landscape has changed dramatically since 2003 and kids are a lot different emotionally than they were then, having a lot to do with prosperity and reliance on electronic machines. But I do see less hype, more actual coaching, and most of all, a legitimate plan for the program. I hope it works this time and we can at least get back to a point where we're as good as the Solich or Pelini teams, hopefully better.

He was a lot of fun to watch play the game. I don't blame him for choosing family at this point in his life...

Got to hear from ICG for the first time since he left and rejoined the team. Hit the link.