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Nebraska: The Rumor Mill Strikes Again

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:40:00 -0400

Well, well, well. It was about that time, wasn’t it? Since the “big” story broke that Bubba Starling was not at practice on Saturday, it was only a matter of time until some rumor came through the pipeline. This is Nebraska, after all.

So what happened this go around? For those of you who missed it, Peter Gammons (@pgammo) tweeted:

“Bo Pellini going off on and threatening Bubba Starling is great news for the Royals.”

Almost immediately following, a resounding, “Huh?” could be heard across the state. Members of the sports media were stunned and left asking, “What on earth did we miss?” To which I reply - Nothing at all.

Although, some do believe there is some weight to the story. Dirk Chatelain (@dirkchatelain) believes there may be some validity:

“Let’s remember, though, Peter Gammons isn’t a message-board hack. If he’s tweeting it, he’s hearing from someone prominent”

Dirk’s not wrong by any means. There definitely could be some validity to Peter’s statement. How much validity, however, lies within the narrow 140-character max because Gammons provided nothing beyond it. No sources, no additional information, no follow-up tweet. Peter sent that message out and took off to let the masses wonder. And because we are in Nebraska and we care immensely about our team and program, we responded. Unfortunately, our response has only made the situation that more confusing.

I’ve talked about the Nebraska Rumor Mill before, and the same rules apply today just as they did to Bo’s supposed “interest” in the Miami job - It’s just a rumor until someone backs it up. For all we know, Peter Gammons could be on to something. However, he could be completely blowing smoke (or just incorrectly reporting information he received). Until then, it’s best to let a rumor be just that…a rumor.

Because ultimately, we have an entire team of hard-working guys to focus on. Those are the stories that matter.

menstrom: Is it football season yet?

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 23:33:55 -0400

menstrom:

Is it football season yet?

goingbigred: Actress and Omaha-native Gabrielle Union explains...

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:06:49 -0400

goingbigred:

Actress and Omaha-native Gabrielle Union explains her love for the #Huskers in ESPN’s Fan issue.

Go Big Red!

NEBRASKA FOOTBALL: Adi Kunalic - More Than "Just a Fan"

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:13:29 -0400

NEBRASKA FOOTBALL: Adi Kunalic - More Than "Just a Fan":

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NEBRASKA FOOTBALL: The 81,067-seat Elephant in the Room

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:26:45 -0400

NEBRASKA FOOTBALL: The 81,067-seat Elephant in the Room:

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Why ESPN Should Care Enough to Comment

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:11:00 -0400

So, ESPN has decided not to comment on indefinitely suspending college football writer Bruce Feldman.

Bad move, ESPN.

A common misconception that still surprises me that people buy into is that if you ignore a PR crisis, it will go away. Twitter alone kills that theory, yet major companies, such as ESPN, continue to live by it. It’s honestly shocking.

When the story broke last night about Feldman, his name immediately began trending on Twitter. By this morning, #freebruce was trending. And contrary to what some may believe, this isn’t the doing of just a bunch of sports reporters nationally. This is the response of readers, fans and the people that pay ESPN for things such as Insider and their magazine. This response stems from those who watch and trust ESPN, but are now questioning their ability to handle a problem. It’s difficult to build a strong, trustworthy brand, but it’s easy to kill one. ESPN is on its’ way to the latter.

Do I believe this will affect ESPN greatly in the end? It probably won’t. People will continue to watch their programming. People will even continue to subscribe to their magazine (all 10 of us). So maybe ESPN feels they don’t need to respond because they’re big enough to not have to. Maybe they really do believe if they say nothing, it will eventually just go away.

And maybe it will. But if I were ESPN, I wouldn’t bank on it. The second this all became an ordeal, I would have released a simple statement. It wouldn’t have needed to be anything major, just something to say, “We released Bruce for these reasons and believed it was in the best interest of the company.” Send it to the media, call it a day. Heck, maybe even put a person in charge of just answering questions that are called in. It didn’t need to be big, and ESPN had the control to make it what they wanted. However, as time progresses, the story will just get bigger and their response will appear much less genuine. ESPN, the “worldwide leader in sports,” needs to remember the viewers and readers that made them what they are. It’s more than just the right thing to do, it’s the wisest business strategy for a brand I’d assume would like to continue evolving.

So in the end, why should they care? It’s as simple as this: why shouldn’t they?

NEBRASKA FOOTBALL: Pelini's Big Red Machine is Revving its Engine

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 18:28:41 -0400

NEBRASKA FOOTBALL: Pelini's Big Red Machine is Revving its Engine:

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NEBRASKA FOOTBALL: An Open Letter to Bo Pelini

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:24:08 -0400

NEBRASKA FOOTBALL: An Open Letter to Bo Pelini:

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NEBRASKA FOOTBALL: Predicting the Blackshirts – Weakside Defensive End

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:35:33 -0400

NEBRASKA FOOTBALL: Predicting the Blackshirts – Weakside Defensive End:

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Big Ten Preseason Rankings – Legends Division: Part Two

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:13:53 -0400

Big Ten Preseason Rankings – Legends Division: Part Two:

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thedailywhat: Memorable Sports Moment of the Day: Derek Jeter...

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 16:33:49 -0400

thedailywhat:

Memorable Sports Moment of the Day: Derek Jeter landed his 3,000th hit today, becoming the 28th baseball player to do so, and the first Yankee to join the elite club. Jeter picked up his third grand on a homer into the left field stands off Tampa Bay Rays southpaw David Price.

The Yankees fan who caught the milestone-setting ball, 23-year-old Christian Lopez of Highland Mills, shocked everyone when he returned the souvenir — estimated to be worth as much as $250k — without asking for a dime. According to YES Network, Lopez was rewarded for his loyalty with four suite tickets to every game for the remainder of the season, as well as signed bats and balls, and front-row seats at tomorrow’s game.

Bonus: Jeter is one of only eleven 3,000 Hit Club members who struck all their hits with the same team. Can you name the other ten?

[mlb / usatoday / nydn / cbsnews / mentalfloss.]

huskerlocker: On the docket: A podcast featuring ONLY...

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 12:09:35 -0400

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On the docket:

A podcast featuring ONLY questions asked by you, the Husker Locker fan base.

- Must win games in the Big Ten
- Will we be treated to a kinder, gentler Pelini?
- Intriguing newcomers
- Gloves on sale?
- Recruits on campus
- T-Magic’s health

Have a topic or question that you’d like to hear discussed? Send us an e-mail or a message to any of us on Twitter.

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Brandon: @HuskerLocker
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huskerlocker: On the docket:A podcast featuring ONLY questions...

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 17:40:08 -0400

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On the docket:

A podcast featuring ONLY questions asked by you, the Husker Locker fan base.

- How will Nebraska fare in 2011? We run down the entire schedule
- Will the offensive line live up to expectations?
- Who will play opposite Courtney Osborne at safety?
- Prince’s replacement
- Will the pistol remain an offensive staple?
- Rex returns in the Wildcat and brings others with him
- Big 12 reminiscing
- Favorite current Big Ten moments

Have a topic or question that you’d like to hear discussed? Send us an e-mail or a message to any of us on Twitter.

Follow the roundtable on Twitter:

Brandon: @HuskerLocker
Brian: @btbowling
Brett: @BigRedinTejas
Erin: @helloerinmarie
Greg: @thehooch36

More info on the Husker Locker intro voice:

Rob Kugler’s Profile

Like us on Facebook: The Official Husker Locker Facebook Page

huskerlocker: Check out more Huskers planking at Husker Locker

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 17:39:31 -0400

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Check out more Huskers planking at Husker Locker

goingbigred: #UNL #GOB1GRED

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 01:05:06 -0400

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#UNL #GOB1GRED

An Open Letter from Nebraska to the Big 12: The Final Days

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:22:02 -0400

An Open Letter from Nebraska to the Big 12: The Final Days:

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“The last year has been a rocky one for both of us. It’s been full of finger-pointing, mud-slinging, snickers and name-calling. It hasn’t been one of the classiest years for either of us. Thankfully, it will all be over come Friday…”

NEBRASKA FOOTBALL: 10 Players Who Will Make or Break New Cornhusker Offense – No. 3

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:31:33 -0400

NEBRASKA FOOTBALL: 10 Players Who Will Make or Break New Cornhusker Offense – No. 3

Big Ten Coaches on the Hot Seat - Legends Division

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:27:04 -0400

Big Ten Coaches on the Hot Seat - Legends Division:

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Where does Bo Pelini rank?

Husker Heartbeat 6/27: Big Ten Study Underway, a Big Red Horseshoe and Heisman Rankings

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:50:25 -0400

Husker Heartbeat 6/27: Big Ten Study Underway, a Big Red Horseshoe and Heisman Rankings:

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What are the Huskers studying about the Big Ten, another big, red horseshoe and the Heisman winners get ranked.

huskerlocker: - Are Taylor Martinez and Aaron Green becoming...

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 13:54:21 -0400

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- Are Taylor Martinez and Aaron Green becoming fast friends?
- Nebraska’s shiny new gloves
- Big Ten Nebrasketball
- The Husker Legacy Statue’s move
- The Peso D in the Big Ten
- Trouble for Nebraska and Suh via North Carolina?
- Rankings for Nebraska receivers
- Why the lack of Eric Martin hype?