Corn Flakes: Spring Game, A Night at the Lied, and Martinez Shines in UFL

I went to the spring game with my sons and my brother. For my youngest it was his first football game at Memorial Stadium and it was a great time. The weather was perfect and it was a game day atmosphere without the opposing fans that my oldest had to deal with at his first game.

At one point in the game my oldest marveled in the fact that Dylan Riaola threw a long pass to Jaylen Lloyd that seemed to “fall right into his hands.” “He wasn’t even looking for it.” And then he said, “we should just do that everytime.” I agreed that it would be ideal if we could. This is the pass he was referring to in case you haven’t already seen it a million times:

Long story short, we have been drinking all of the Kool-Aid over here.

Now on another Husker related note:

Any Chicago area readers that are interested in a fun Husker event should check out this event!

The Husker Alumni Association in Chicago has an upcoming scholarship fundraiser event on May 2nd. Part of the event will be not only networking with fellow Huskers but also Sean Callahan discussing the spring game and upcoming fall season. In addition they will have a silent auction to enhance the fundraiser with some items that are pretty cool – autographed football & volleyballs along with a pair of game tickets. Here is a link to the NAA page with more information.

Chicagoland Husker Speaker Event

Nebraska

Andrews, Piper Take Top Honors at “A Night at the Lied” – University of Nebraska – Official Athletics Website
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Husker Dan: Matt Rhule Dials Up a Grade-A Spring Game
Untested players got a chance to shine in Nebraska football’s Red-White scrimmage

Former Nebraska football QB Adrian Martinez shines in UFL victory
A former Nebraska quarterback set a record in his United Football League start.

Nebraska football’s Chief Borders enters the transfer portal
Nebraska absorbed its first round of transfer attrition Monday when edge rusher Chief Borders entered the portal.

Dylan Raiola delivers on hype by wowing Husker fans in debut – Stay Alive In Power 5

Husker volleyball’s spring match to be on Nebraska Public Media | Nebraska Today | University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Get a first look at the Husker volleyball team as they take on the Denver Pioneers during the 2024 Spring Match on Nebraska Public Media.

Huskers Earn Passing Grade in 2024 Spring Game | Hurrdat Sports
Husker historian Mike Babcock offered his thoughts and observations from the 2024 Nebraska Red-White Spring Game.

Elsewhere

UAB becomes 1st Division I football team to join players association – ESPN
The UAB football team became the first in Division I to sign on with Athletes.org, a budding players’ association.

2024 NFL Draft: International growth, quarterback decisions and other lessons learned – CBSSports.com
The NFL will welcome six first-round quarterbacks for the 2024 season

United States and Mexico pull out of bid to host 2027 Women’s World Cup, re-shift focus on 2031 – CBSSports.com
Brazil or a joint venture between Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium will host the 2027 edition

Ondine Achampong, top British gymnast, likely out of Paris Olympics : NPR
Ondine Achampong says she tore her ACL during a bars dismount. The surgery and recovery from the knee injury can take up to a year. She was expected to be a medalist at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.