Getting former Omaha central basketball star Deverell Biggs to sign a letter of intent is a big sign forward for Nebraska basketball. I'm not ready to give Tim Miles all the credit for getting Biggs to sign; after all, Doc Sadler had offered the junior college all-American a scholarship as well. But Miles got the signature, and frankly, that's the first sign of reversing the talent gap that's been plaguing Nebraska basketball in recent years. You can't build a Big XII or Big Ten contender with a roster made up of nothing but Nebraska natives, but when a Nebraska native like Biggs comes around, you've got to close the deal and get them to Lincoln. I think Biggs wanted to play for Dear 'Ol Nebraska U all along, so I kind of think he would have signed with Sadler...
Will Biggs redshirt this season? He still has a redshirt season available to him, and frankly, I don't see any reason not to use it. If you thought Nebraska basketball was bad last year, they might just be worse this year without Bo Spencer or Brian Jorge Diaz. So why not take your medicine, especially if it means that Nebraska will be more attractive to Biggs' former Central teammate Akoy Agau. Let's face it; Husker basketball is going to be like the Kansas City Royals or Chicago Cubs this season; you can't expect miracles. Unless you like being ridiculed for insane ideas.
Dean Blais told the Omaha World-Herald that he plans to take his time replacing Mike Hastings...but is focusing on coaches with college or NHL experience. Still makes me think that Fred Harbinson is one of the lead candidates, but with college hockey season over, the only reason to wait is either for a guy like Harbinson to finish his season. Unless he's got a bead on an NHL guy...
Well, the Lingerie Football League is apparently coming to Ralston. For some reason, I don't think you'll get an honest opinion on this from any guy who has a wife or steady girlfriend...and wants to keep said wife or steady girlfriend. So I'll plead the fifth amendment on this one as well...
I have to admit I love the expanded NHL coverage this season on the NBC Sports Network and CNBC. Some great action, especially in overtime. Tell me how Chicago keeps finding ways to tie the game up in the closing seconds? One thing I don't like is the chipiness out there. Sure, it's lead to good ratings (up 50% on NBC), but let's be honest... at times, it's starting to look like an NBA game out there on the ice. (Did you really expect me to say "WWE"???)
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