Husker News: Labor Day, and Nebraska Football and Volleyball Victories

Happy Labor Day! Whew! It has been a while since I could write a Monday flakes after a season opening win.

How hyped are you for this weekend’s game vs Colorado?

Me? I’m still pretty cautious. There have been too many years of false hope and so I am adopting a “wait and see” attitude.

But, I will admit that I watched the highlights (and hype) videos below once…or twice.

Corn Flakes

The hype video below was all over social media this weekend. But, just in case you didn’t see it. Click!

Three takeaways and a question from Nebraska football’s season-opening win vs UTEP | Sports | dailynebraskan.com
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Raiola looks the part as Huskers hammer Miners | Stories | huskersillustrated.com
LINCOLN – It’s been too long since Nebraska fans have enjoyed the comfort of a large halftime lead – one that helps them relax, watch the backups and enjoy the

3 takeaways as Nebraska opens season with blowout of UTEP
Nebraska is off and running and looked fantastic with a blowout win over UTEP.

Harper Murray’s 20 kills lead Nebraska volleyball past TCU
Harper Murray went off for 20 kills in leading Nebraska past TCU to finish a perfect 3-0 in the opening week of the season.

Husker win ‘ugly’ in four sets over TCU | Stories | huskersillustrated.com
In its season-opening win over Oklahoma on Friday, TCU recorded 11 service aces, seven of which came from Melanie Parra.

Sports!

Badgers drop NCAA semifinals rematch to No. 1 Texas at Fiserv Forum – Bucky’s 5th Quarter
The Badgers dropped their second straight match to begin the season against No. 1 Texas.

Babe Ruth ‘called shot’ jersey sets $24M sports auction record : NPR
The road jersey is said to have been worn by the legendary slugger when he predicted his home run in the 1932 World Series. What actually happened has been the subject of debate for 92 years.

USC makes a big opening statement in win over LSU
USC’s grasp on its season opener had been slipping away since halftime. One drive, done in by a botched trick play. Another swallowed by a fourth-down swat.

Then There’s This

See a jaguar shattering a crocodilian’s skull and a ‘David Bowie’ spider in this sneak peak of the 2024 Wildlife Photographer of the Year | Live Science
Highly commended images from this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition released ahead of winners announcement in October.

Dad Interviews Daughter on First Day of School Every Year–And the Final Video Has Gone Viral (Watch)
A dad interviewed his daughter on the first day of school every year, and now shared the final one, inspiring parents with the viral video.

Beluga whale with Russian harness found dead | AP News
A white beluga whale named “Hvaldimir” that was first spotted in Norway not far from Russian waters with a harness that ignited rumors he may be a Moscow spy has been found dead.

The Starliner spacecraft has started to emit strange noises | Ars Technica
“I don’t know what’s making it.”

The Real Reason Why Oranges Are Sold In Those Red Net Bags | IFLScience
Supermarkets are dens of trickery and deception.

The Weekly Dump

Chanel No 2: The many reasons why dogs love to roll in poo
Dogs have a baffling obsession with rolling in foul-smelling substances. It may be part of a form of communication we are only just starting to understand.