MACtion Flakes – Corn Nation

There will be a total of five MAC footbal games playing tonight. Like many of you, I did not think we would make it to the glorious and cold mid week nights of MACtion in 2020. But, here we are in all of its glory.

Hopefully these Mid American Conference games will get us through to the weekend where we can sit back and cheer on our beloved Huskers.

Mankilling Mastodons

Nebraska handles criticism and chaos after canceled game – The Athletic
For all the stops and starts and opinions about their efforts to play, the Huskers are turning toward their trip to face the 2-0 Wildcats.

After yet another setback, Huskers just want to play
After having another game taken off its schedule, Nebraska is doing its best to stay positive and focused this season.

Scott Frost speaks on attempt to schedule new game for Nebraska
Nebraska is still 0-1. They didn’t get their opportunity to play a replacement game after their initial week two game against Wisconsin was canceled due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the Badgers program.

Check out all the recruits playing in the Nebraska state volleyball tournament | NEBHSRecruiting | omaha.com
The Nebraska state volleyball tournament starts Wednesday, and we’ve compiled a list of all the athletes participating in it who are committed to play in college.

20 under-the-radar transfers for the 20-21 season – College Hoops Today
It’s never too early to start looking ahead to next season!

Other News From The Sporting World

In 1943, the Topaz internment camp football team was formed – The Athletic
“Yes, our teams play clean and hard, not only to beat the opponents, but to demonstrate our worth as American youth.”

How to be a responsible football fan in a pandemic – Banner Society
Cases in athletic departments get more attention, but your choices matter just as much for your community.

Royals LF Alex Gordon wins 8th Gold Glove, 4th in a row | The Kansas City Star
KC Royals left fielder Alex Gordon heads into retirement having matched Frank White’s franchise record with eight Gold Glove Awards.

2020 NFL Trade Deadline Winners and Losers | Bleacher Report | Latest News, Videos and Highlights
As the anticipation of the NFL ‘s trade deadline grew and grew, a Dr. Seuss refrain came to mind. “Oh the places you’ll go! There is fun to be done! There are points to be scored…

Coronavirus: Wisconsin-Purdue game canceled
A total of 27 players and staff members have tested positive since Oct. 24.

One storyline to watch for in each Wednesday night MACtion matchup – Hustle Belt
Hear from all 12 MAC coaches prior to Wednesday night’s season opening slate.

Yellow Journalism

Four Loko Is Releasing Pregame Ready-To-Drink Shots
Four Loko is releasing a new, ready-to-drink shot called, of course, PREGAME. It’s got a 13.9 percent ABV.

Studio Tales From Stankonia | Reverb News
Stankonia wasn’t just a state of mind, but Andre 3000 and Big Boi’s own studio, where the artists could create on their terms for the first time.

Grateful Dead: American Beauty / The Angel’s Share Album Review | Pitchfork
Reissued for its 50th anniversary, American Beauty is undoubtedly the Dead’s most beloved studio album, a pure and potent representation of their style and philosophical outlook.

The Failing Business Model of American Universities – Quillette
Put yourself in the shoes of the average college graduate today. It took you longer than expected to complete your “four-year degree” and you are almost $30,000 in debt.

Auditory Enlightenment