Yesterday Urban Meyer stopped by to talk to Colin Cowherd on “The Herd.” They talked about all things college football and the upcoming season. Toward the end of the segment Cowherd asked Meyer who he thinks could be a surprise team in the new Big Ten and Cowherd mentioned Nebraska before giving Urban Meyer had a chance to answer the question.
Meyer’s response?
“You stole my thunder. I have a lot of respect for…people know this. I am a Nebraska fan. If I was a player I would love to go to Nebraska. The history. The stadium. The fans are incredible. We coached out there and they have been down for several years. I was shocked when we would play them. They didn’t look like a team of the Nebraska of old. I think he (Rhule) has recruited well. They have the transfer quarterback (true freshman Dylan Raiola) is a good player. I like their coach. Their coach knows out to win. He has won at every level.
“There’s a difference between winning and winning at every level and that’s why I have a lot of respect for Matt Rhule. Nebraska would be my team. They aren’t good enough to win it but they are good enough to make some noise.”
Yes. Nebraska always wins the off-season. However, I think we all should be able to agree that there appears to be a little more substance to any of the Nebraska hype this off-season compared to others.
At least for the first time in what feels like decades (hyperbole) Nebraska starts off the season against a non-Power four team at home. That at least should get the ball rolling in the right direction before Colorado comes to town.
Here is the entire segment.
SPORTS! SPORTS! JORTS! SPORTS! SPORTS!
Jim Harbaugh: Colin Kaepernick won’t coach Chargers this year – ESPN
If Colin Kaepernick wants to join the Los Angeles Chargers, it will not be until next year at the earliest.
And it will only be as a member of Jim Harbaugh’s coaching staff.
“I love Colin, but he’s not going to be on the coaching staff, which is set for this year. And he’s not going to be playing on the roster either,” Harbaugh said after Thursday’s practice.
Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg says he is cancer-free – ESPN
Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg says he is cancer-free.
The Chicago Cubs great made the announcement on Instagram on Thursday, nearly seven months after he announced he had metastatic prostate cancer.
John Bullock returns as a critical piece on Nebraska’s defense
On Dec. 14, 2023, John Bullock announced his return to Nebraska for a sixth season with an Instagram post captioned “Unfinished business…”
It was big news for the Huskers, who hoped to build upon an impressive defensive turnaround last year. As the offseason has progressed, though, Bullock’s return has looked more important by the day.
Iose Epenesa, top defensive end in 2025 class, commits to Iowa – ESPN
Iowa landed its top commit in the 2025 class Thursday night with a pledge from four-star Hawkeyes legacy Iose Epenesa, No. 21 in the ESPN 300.
Epenesa, a 6-foot-4, 235-pound edge rusher from Edwardsville, Illinois, is the No. 1 defensive end in the 2025 class, per ESPN rankings. He picked the Hawkeyes over Penn State, Miami and Utah to become the 14th member of Kirk Ferentz’s 2025 class and Iowa’s first ESPN 300 pledge in the cycle. Epenesa’s commitment comes two weeks before the start of his senior season at Edwardsville High School.
Huskers raising the bar for Umanmielen in sophomore season
Last season was a learning experience for Princewill Umanmielen.
The former four-star prospect enrolled early and found his way on the field last season for the Big Red, appearing in 11 games, making one start.
There were also plenty of lessons.
Patriots rookie QB Drake Maye plays more, leads team to touchdown – Yahoo Sports
Rookie quarterback Drake Maye led the New England Patriots to a touchdown, his first in the NFL. There might not be many touchdowns or much of Maye early in the regular season for the Patriots.
2024 Fantasy football versions of 2023’s biggest surprises – Yahoo Sports
Is there a feeling more satisfying than when your fantasy football leaguemates head to the waiver wire or look to make a lowball offer on a rising player … but they can’t — because you already snagged him and know you’ve got this year’s potential breakout star?
Nebraska’s rapid receiver makeover is complete: ‘This group is special’ – The Athletic
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska’s wide receiver depth chart coming out of preseason camp one year ago featured an undersized No. 1 option who had never gained more than 32 yards on a catch in five seasons of college football.
LeBron James’ and Anthony Davis’ Olympic performance should push Lakers to go all-in – The Athletic
If there were ever a sign the Los Angeles Lakers should do everything in their power to improve their roster for this season, the final minutes of Team USA’s men’s basketball gold-medal victory over France provided the confirmation.
“STICK TO SPORTS!” Nah.
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