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College Football
I figured I’d make it clear in the title what this post is about. Folks bored by College Football should just pass on by.
First, Coach Callahan’s contract has been extended and he has received a raise to $1.75 million. His players, on the other hand, will continue to receive a $0.00 salary for their efforts that create untold millions of dollars in economic value.
Second, what’s the deal with Michigan being bumped out of the polls (from #5)? Sure, they lost to a I-AA team, but so what? That I-AA team just happens to have won two consecutive national championships. Imagine if Michigan had lost to, say, Baylor. History suggests Michigan would not have dropped out of the polls in that case. But why not? Appalachian State could probably beat Baylor 8 times out of 10.
Not that I’m defending Michigan. They blew it. I just think the polls are silly.
Leaving So Soon?
Dan Marvin wants DiAnna Schimek’s seat in the Unicameral, so he plans to run for it in November 2008. If elected, his City Council seat would be vacated in January 2009, and the vacancy would be filled by ... the Council itself? How weird. Oftentimes committees replace their own members, but an elected body?
Just Shy of 300K
The Nebraska State Fair almost hit 300,000 visitors this year. That’s small potatoes compared to some of the other fairs out there (Iowa), but hey, we’ll take what we can get. Love or hate the Fair, it’s good for Lincoln, and it’s good for Nebraska.
Probably not good for our arteries, though.
Hawthorne in the News Again
Hawthorne Elementary’s supporters came out in droves yesterday to protest the potential closing of the school. Many of the supporters’ arguments just aren’t very persuasive, but yesterday at least one new argument came to the fore: although the number of families with young children is small right now, the neighborhood is primed for an influx of younger residents as long-time elderly residents gradually leave. I don’t know if the facts support that contention, but it’s a good theory. Much better than one woman’s statement that “this is the only school that [she has] seen that they are so friendly.”
Setting aside whether or not you think Hawthorne and Dawes should close, do you think they will? Do you think the Board of Education will follow through on this proposal?
Kudos to Tuffy’s
I have previously noted a few outstanding auto repair outfits here in town I have had experiences with, such as Economy and Performance in downtown and also Fayad’s, both of which seem to operate largely on good word of mouth. Add to that list Rick Hein and the Tuffy Auto Service Center on 14th and Pine Lake Road. After some punks let the air out of my car tire on Saturday morning, I took it over to the Tuffy’s - which just happened to be both open on Saturday and the closest repair shop to where I was. Within minutes of my arrival, Rick took the time to remove and inspect the tire thoroughly, put it back on, and had me on my way shortly thereafter, without any charges. Kudos to Rick and Tuffy’s.
The Journal Star is Branching Out
Have you noticed how the Journal Star is branching out these days? They have the newspaper (of course), and its accompanying website; there are a bunch of podcasts; there are mags like Wheels for You; they’ve just come out with a new recycling program; and I’ve been told they’re even building a handful of houses.
Ten bucks says a Downtown sandwich shop is next on their agenda.
Unlistenable
I haven’t been able to listen to KLIN’s web feed lately. Have any of you tried it recently? Is it just me, or do you come up empty as well?
Weekend Wrap-Up
How ‘bout those Huskers? Sure, it was “just” Nevada, but it was still a nice win. (Aren’t they all?) I don’t think we should have any visions of a top-five finish at this point, but it’s at least plausible that we’ll take two of the biggest three games (USC, Mizzou, Texas) this season.
How ‘bout those Huskers? Yeah, those Huskers, the ones in tight shorts and pony tails. Five games down, three ranked teams squashed. Not a bad start to the season.
Who hit the State Fair this year? How was it? Robbie and The Missus went for a couple hours one day, but I never did make it. I’m bummed. I really wanted a Twinkie on a stick.
Fall is almost here. I’m not ready.
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