Husker News: Graduation Weekend, Big Ten Baseball Tournament Starts Tomorrow

It was graduation weekend at Memorial Stadium. Ranchdude and I journeyed to Lincoln to see Ranchhand 1 and Ranchhand 2 get their degrees. It was a gorgeous day, although a bit hot.

Like most other parents, we are excited to see where life takes them next.

Corn Flakes

Huskers offer 2026 four-star receiver Jordan Clay – Yahoo Sports
The Nebraska Cornhuskers have offered a rising wide receiver out of Texas.

Three Huskers Earn All-Region Honors – University of Nebraska – Official Athletics Website
hortstop Billie Andrews was named to the All-Midwest first team, third baseman Sydney Gray was a second-team selection and catcher Ava Bredwell earned a spot on the third team.

Big Ten Baseball Tournament bracket: Full TV schedule, scores, results
The Big Ten Baseball Tournament begins on Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know, including TV schedule, brackets and results for the 2024 championship.

Nebraska Football: Husker Recruits And Targets Compete At State Track Meet
The Nebraska state track and field meet was this weekend, and a handful of athletes with Husker football ties competed.

Nebraska Baseball Can’t Complete Sweep at Michigan State, Will Be 2 Seed in Omaha – Corn Nation
Spartans jump out to early lead, win 11-6 over Huskers.

New Huskers AD modifies Memorial Stadium renovation plans, timeline
As the Huskers’ new athletic director gets settled in at UNL, the big renovation project at Memorial Stadium is undergoing some changes.

McVeigh Named to Basketball Australia Training Camp Roster – University of Nebraska – Official Athletics Website
Former Husker Jack McVeigh was tabbed as one of 17 players invited to Australia’s Olympic training camp in preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics this week.

Sports!

UNO softball nearly pulled off the upset to head to a super regional.

UNO eliminated, Missouri advances in the NCAA Softball Tournament
The Mavericks’ historic season ended in Columbia Sunday

Before she became a national champion, Doane University wrestler grappled with depression, doubt – Flatwater Free Press
You can still win, coach Dana Vote told his star grappler. In her two seasons at Doane University, Cristelle Rodriguez became known for aggression,

The Celtics will play the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals – CBS Boston
While many had hoped for a Boston-New York showdown, it will be the Celtics and the Pacers battling for a spot in the NBA Finals.

Preakness Stakes 2024 highlights: Seize the Grey crowned winner in muddy race
Latest news and live updates as Preakness 2024 kicks off. Learn more about what horses are racing, when it is, what time it starts, what the stakes look like and more.

Simone Biles shines in return at the U.S. Classic
Simone Biles shined in her return while Gabby Douglas scratched after a shaky start at the U.S. Classic.

Then There’s This

A college puts the ‘cat’ into ‘education’ by giving Max an honorary ‘doctor of litter-ature’ degree
A Vermont university has bestowed the honorary degree of “doctor of litter-ature” on a cat named Max who has become a beloved member of its community.

Up in smoke: Workers remove dozens of apparent marijuana plants from Wisconsin Capitol tulip garden
Someone’s plans to harvest dozens of apparent marijuana plants grown on the Wisconsin state Capitol grounds have gone up in smoke.

A greasy, monumental ritual at the Naval Academy ends after more than 2 hours | KARK
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — It took Naval Academy plebes two hours, 19 minutes and 11 seconds Wednesday to accomplish the ultimate in upward mobility: scaling a greased obelisk and swapping out a cup with a cap, this year with an unusual hitch. The annual grueling, slippery ritual marking the completion of the plebe year ended […]

Gathering of the Kyles: 706 people named Kyle got together in Texas. It wasn’t enough for a world record. | AP News
When are 706 people named Kyle in the same place not enough? When a world record is at stake. Another attempt Saturday by the city of Kyle, Texas, to break the world record for the largest gathering of people with one name has again fallen short.