Friday Flakes: D1 Council To Vote to Eliminate Divisions as a Requirement for Conference Championship Games

Bryan Fischer of Athlon Sports tweeted this out yesterday:

Well this will be interesting to watch going forward. Is Bryan implying that the ACC, Big Ten, Pac-12 are wanting to eliminate divisions?

Especially since he did not include the SEC in his tweet.

What do you think?

I like the idea of keeping divisions solely because I would not be interested in watching two teams play each other consecutively. It is kind of dumb, but I’ll stick with it nonetheless.

Oh also, if you are interested in student-athletes enjoying a recreational drug then there’s this:

Facilities

SPORTS! SPORTS! SPORTS! SPORTS! SPORTS!

The Realities of WNBA Stars Who Play Abroad
The overseas experience can be lucrative for women’s basketball players, but it’s not without its sacrifices.

Iowa AD suggests ending immediate transfer eligibility to curb ‘wild-west’ of NIL deals – The Athletic
Longtime Iowa athletics director Gary Barta is advocating for NCAA institutions to bring back one year of ineligibility for athletic transfers as a way to curb what he calls “the wild, wild west” confluence of name, image and likeness with the transfer portal.

Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike won’t run Preakness
Kentucky Derby long-shot winner Rich Strike will not run in the Preakness Stakes on May 21.

Owner Rick Dawson said in a statement: “Our original plan for Rich Strike was contingent on the KY Derby, should we not run in the Derby we would point toward the Preakness, should we run in the Derby, subject to the race outcome & the condition of our horse, we would give him more recovery time & rest and run in the Belmont, or another race and stay on course to run with 5 or 6 weeks rest between races.”

New England Patriots trading backup QB Jarrett Stidham to Las Vegas Raiders, source confirms
The New England Patriots are finalizing a trade of backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham to the Las Vegas Raiders, a source confirmed to ESPN.

The Patriots will also send Las Vegas a 2023 seventh-round draft pick in return for the Raiders’ sixth-round selection, according to a source.

Bill Plaschke reported that Phil Jackson wants to trade LeBron James – Silver Screen and Roll
It could always be worse, Lakers fans. Phil Jackson could have an official role with the team and could be looking to trade LeBron James while keeping Russell Westbrook.

Tua Tagovailoa underthrowing Tyreek Hill is the saddest Dolphins hype video possible – SBNation.com
By design the hype video is supposed to create some hype. On Tuesday the Dolphins managed to do the complete opposite by posting footage of Tua Tagovailoa throwing a ball to Tyreek Hill.

NBA mock draft 2022: Who every lottery team should take at No. 1 – SBNation.com
Let’s figure out who every NBA lottery team should take if they land the No. 1 overall pick.

Husker kicker Bleekrode on the way, eager for the challenge
If the travel schedule is maintained, Nebraska’s newest scholarship place-kicker will be in town by Sunday.

We’re not going to put a BREAKING tag on that or anything, but some may place it in the ‘well, that’s nice to know’ category, certainly Husker fans who are very much hoping to live a life that doesn’t include assuming the worst on 30-yard field goal attempts.

Husker hoops walk-on commit Cale Jacobsen eager to jump in next month
Cale Jacobsen earns points for shooting it straight right off the bat.

“Honestly, I grew up as a Creighton fan and we were kind of a Creighton family,” he was saying Tuesday night. “So we always loved beating up on the Huskers.”

Loyalty once questioned, Brent Venables out to prove patience pays off in heralded return to Oklahoma – CBSSports.com
Bob Stoops stopped by a table in the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa last week. It was doubling as a workspace. Media had posted up knowing full well that coaches and administrators had to pass by on their way to check in for conference spring meetings.

In quiet moment, Stoops was asked the Big Why at Oklahoma. Why, after Lincoln Riley’s abrupt departure, was this the job for Brent Venables?

“You kiddin’ me?” Stoops shot back. “It’s Oklahoma.”

College basketball power rankings: Big 12 reigns supreme, ACC struggles in final 2021-22 conference comparison – CBSSports.com
Unlike in the 2020-21 season, when reasonable minds could disagree over which conference closed the campaign as the best in college basketball, there should be little debate over the matter following the 2021-22 season. Not only did the Big 12 produce its second straight national champion in Kansas, but the league was consistently excellent throughout the season.

“STICK TO SPORTS!” Nah.

The Technium: 103 Bits of Advice I Wish I Had Known
Today is my birthday. I turn 70. I’ve learned a few things so far that might be helpful to others. For the past few years, I’ve jotted down bits of unsolicited advice each year and much to my surprise I have more to add this year. So here is my birthday gift to you all: 103 bits of wisdom I wish I had known when I was young.

9 Unique Restaurants To Try In Lincoln – TravelAwaits
But, did you know that Nebraska is home to amazing Greek cuisine, as well as New Mexican fusion, Philly sandwiches, pizza, burgers, and more? Nowhere in the state is the melting pot of cuisine more prevalent than Lincoln. The state capital may be home to one of the blue bloods of college football with the Cornhuskers, an outstanding race car museum, and wonderful green space, Lincoln is also home to great food representing the globe.

In no particular order, here’s a look at nine delicious dining options to explore in the Star City.

My Perfect Omaha Food Day – Restaurant Hoppen
A podcast I’ve grown fond of ends each interview by asking its guest to describe their ultimate food day, and I’ve found the answers to be fascinating. It’s also caused me to consider what that day might look like for me, but using only Omaha restaurants.

So without further ado, here it is: this is where I’d eat given one calorie-free, budget free day of indulgence.

5 Ways to Avoid Living Vicariously Through a Child – All Pro Dad
As I sat in the stands at my son’s basketball game, a parent of a kid from the other team sat behind me, constantly yelling harsh comments at his son and berating the referees. It was uncomfortable and embarrassing. I felt bad for the kid. It was like watching him get pulled back and forth in a tug of war between the game and his dad. Mind you this was 11- and 12-year-old basketball. I thought to myself, “Why does this game mean so much to this guy?” Because he was living vicariously through his son. I’ve been there too.

Sheriff Agrees To Stop Stealing Cannabis Cash From Armored Cars, Saying His Deputies ‘Are Not Highway Robbers’
The settlement came after the Justice Department agreed to return more than $1 million in proceeds from state-licensed marijuana businesses in California.

Why Is There a Baby Formula Shortage? What to Know and Why It’s Getting Worse – WSJ
With 40% of the most popular baby formula brands out of stock in late April, manufacturers are working to increase production

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