Thursday Flakes: A Gluttony of Birthdays, American Tennis and a No Hitter

The first week of college football always brings out a lot of fun for me. I get to celebrate the full return of football around my birthday. Mine however isn’t the only one in the week I like best. My brother-in-law’s wife has the same birthday as me (September 2nd), and my brother-in-law has the same birthday as my niece (September 5th). So to Hannah, Scott and Karsyn, Happy Birthday to you all! I’m officially the sprite young age of 37, and after walking the stairs of Memorial Stadium Saturday, and playing a round of golf on both Sunday and Monday, my legs officially turned 51. It’s Thursday and I’m still sore as hell. Getting old sucks. Anyway, here are the Flakes, and this week’s bad joke disappoints as per usual.

Nebraska News and Notes:

Colorado vs. Nebraska picks, prediction, 2024 college football odds, lines
What the experts predict as the Colorado Buffaloes meet the Nebraska Cornhuskers in this Week 2 college football game.

Shedeur Sanders Draws Strong Reaction From Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola – Athlon Sports
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola expressed nothing but respect for polarizing Colorado star Shedeur Sanders.

Nebraska Cornhuskers abysmal upset shows a reset is in order
The Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball team suffered a loss for the ages on Tuesday night and John Cook needs to find a way to right the ship before things get out of hand.

Husker football coach Frank Solich to be honored at game
Solich had an overall record of 173-101 for a 63.1 winning percentage over his 22 years. He spent six years with the Huskers and was 115-82 or 58.4% and 16 years with Ohio.

We have good American Tennis Players people!!!

Frances Tiafoe or Taylor Fritz? Our best bet in this all-American US Open semifinal
Tiafoe must overcome a 1-6 head-to-head record against Fritz—who happens to be playing at an absurd level right now.

Jessica Pegula ousts No. 1 Iga Swiatek to reach US Open semis – ESPN
American Jessica Pegula pulled off a major upset of No. 1 Iga Swiatek at the US Open on Wednesday night to reach her first Grand Slam semifinal.

Other Sports News:

Blue Jackets fans, players mourn Johnny, Matthew Gaudreau at vigil – ESPN
Fans and Columbus Blue Jackets players gathered for an emotional candlelight vigil outside the team’s arena Wednesday night to remember Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew.

I’ve been a life-long Calgary Flames fan growing up in the heart of Nebraska, but the first Calgary Flames shirt I bought was a Johnny Gaudreau one…

Ballon d’Or: Messi, Ronaldo both out, first time since 2003 – ESPN
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were both left off the list of nominees for this year’s Ballon d’Or award, marking the first time neither star was nominated since 2003.

Finally, someone else can win this damn thing for a change!

Cubs’ Shota Imanaga, 2 relievers combine to no-hit Pirates – ESPN
Chicago Cubs right-hander Shota Imanaga combined with two relievers to no-hit the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 12-0 win Wednesday night.

The Cubs want to make a playoff push, but it’s probably too late.

And now for your weekly bad joke:

I ordered a chicken and an egg on Amazon. I’ll let you know…