This week I celebrated another anniversary. It was 7 years ago I was lucky to have not died from a heart attack caused by blood clots. The pain in my leg started September 16th, a fateful Saturday that saw Nebraska lose at home to Northern Illinois (hello Notre Dame). The Broncos lost at the Buffalo Bills the next day, and by Monday I was in the hospital because I could no longer walk and had some chest pain. Long story short, I had a blood clot in each vain in my right calf (DVT blood clot) and a pulmonary embolism because there was also a blood clot stuck in my right lung. The doctor told me it had to go through my heart to get stuck in that lung, and if the chunk of clot had been slightly larger, none of you would have ever gotten to know me.
As I was sitting in my hospital bed, a doctor told me I might need surgery to remove the clots from my leg. I asked what that entailed, and he said they would stick a catheter in my leg, suck out the clot and sew me back up. After he left, I started chuckling to myself. My poor wife, who could no longer fight back tears, asked me what was so funny. I responded “I can think of a far worse place they could stick that catheter.” My wife laughed, slightly disappointed and unsurprised that was the first thing I thought of. 7 years later, I’ve had zero problems, so now I tell it as a lovely anecdote. But, like an arthritic knee about to tell you it’s going to rain, my leg bothers me something awful when the weather gets colder.
So here comes the pain….and more importantly….today’s flakes!
NEBRASKA:
Three takeaways and a question from Nebraska volleyball’s upset win over Stanford | Sports | dailynebraskan.com
A historic matchup between two top-five teams was billed to be a legendary game, and it did not disappoint. No. 5 Nebraska toppled No. 2 Stanford in straight sets.
Nebraska volleyball sweeps Stanford in dominant fashion
Nebraska volleyball swept Stanford on Wednesday for its first win over the Cardinal at Devaney in program history
Nebraska’s Bergen Reilly named Big Ten Setter of the Week – Yahoo Sports
Nebraska sophomore setter Bergen Reilly was named Big Ten Setter of the Week earlier this week. This is the second time she’s won the award this season and the sixth of her career. Reilly averaged 12.18 assists per set, 3.45 digs per set, and helped her…
Matt Rhule Reverses Field on Status of Nebraska Football Right Guard Micah Mazzccua
The senior transfer from Florida will be available after all when the Huskers host Illinois on Friday night.
Matt Rhule appreciates role Heinrich Haarberg accepted this season – On3
Matt Rhule opens up about the versatility of backup quarterback Heinrich Haarberg and the reaction he’s received.
Nebraska vs. Illinois prediction, odds, time, line: 2024 College Football Week 4 picks
Preview the Week 4 NCAA football matchup between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Illinois Fighting Illini with best bets, picks, predictions and more.
In “Other Football”:
The UEFA Champions League has returned this week!!
Liverpool bounce back in style to see off Milan in Champions League opener | Champions League | The Guardian
Liverpool overcame the setback of conceding an early goal, storming back to win 3-1 in Milan in their opening Champions League match
Man City Rodri: Players could strike over too many games – ESPN
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has suggested players are “close” to going on strike because of concerns over their increasing workload.
Harry Kane scores 4 goals in Bayern’s 9-2 rout of Zagreb and breaks a record that Wayne Rooney held | AP News
Harry Kane has scored four goals as he broke a record set by Wayne Rooney for the most goals by an English player in the Champions League.
Inter’s performance proves that Man City are not invincible – ESPN
Manchester City were unable to break through in their scoreless draw against Internazionale, proving that they are a team that can be beaten.
Other News and Notes:
Michael Jordan’s Illinois estate under contract after 12 years – ESPN
Michael Jordan’s 7-acre property went under contract after being on the market for 12 years.
Grand prize winner removed 20 Burmese pythons from the wild in Florida challenge
I don’t mind snakes, but this competition is a definite “no” from me…also, are we really surprised this happened in Florida?
Snoop Dogg on His Journey From Rap Rebel to ‘America’s Most Lovable Person’ (Exclusive)
Hit rapper-turned-Olympics sweetheart Snoop Dogg gets candid about his wild ride in this week’s PEOPLE cover story.
And for the bad joke of the week:
Just burned 2,000 calories. That’s the last time I leave brownies in the oven while I nap.
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