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NFL Analyst Critical of Dylan Raiola, Gives Nebraska Football Prediction
Rich Eisen joined former Nebraska linebacker’s Will Compton podcast and voiced his opinion on Nebraska’s upcoming season. The conversation included discussion on Husker freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola.

Matthew Stafford Gives Honest Opinion Of Dylan Raiola – Athlon Sports
Matthew Stafford gives his honest opinion about Nebraska’s five-star freshman quarterback, Dylan Raiola.

Nebraska football: Tony White discusses Blackshirts’ progress
Nebraska defensive coordinator Tony White discussed the Blackshirts’ progress two weeks into fall camp and how they are getting into a groove.

Nebraska Volleyball coach hurt in Paris crash following Olympics
Jordan Larson says she’ll return to Lincoln later this week

Nebraska football’s 3 objectives to complete as season opener nears – The Athletic
Nebraska will open the 2024 season on Aug. 31 against UTEP, but the Huskers still have some work to do to prepare.

Nebraska extends Will Bolt’s contract through 2029 season
Nebraska Baseball extended the contract of Will Bolt through the 2029 season.

B1G 2024 Closing Arguments: What will Nebraska’s 2024 Season Look Like? – Off Tackle Empire
Why THIS is the year they will FINALLY stop being their own worst enemy. Or, you know, maybe not.

Other News From The Sporting World

Dana White announces Conor McGregor won’t fight in 2024; McGregor responds – MMA Fighting
UFC CEO Dana White says Conor McGregor will not fight in 2024, but insists “Notorious” still wants to return.

MLB Playoffs 2024 format: How does the postseason work? Rules and bracket explained
Less than two months remain before the beginning of the 2024 MLB playoffs. As such, interest in the postseason, and the format that underpins it, is gaining signficant interest from fans.

ESPN’s 2024 college football preseason All-America team – ESPN
With the season fast approaching, we look at the best players in the country at every position.

Tennessee reaches long-term deal with Knoxville-based Pilot to preserve name of Neyland Stadium | AP News
Tennessee has announced a long-term deal with travel-center giant Pilot that preserves the names of Neyland Stadium and Shields-Watkins Field while giving the Knoxville-based company prominent signage throughout the stadium, including on the playing surface.

Yellow Journalism

California’s Giant Redwoods Are Under Threat from YouTubers
Veteran tree expert Tim Kovar shares his thoughts on the rise in “ninja climbers” on California’s threatened giant trees

Norfolk recognized as ‘Community of the Year’ | News | norfolkdailynews.com
The City of Norfolk was recognized at the Nebraska Diplomats’ annual awards banquet this week, receiving the prestigious Community of the Year award.

How Bank of America Ignores Its Own Rules Meant to Prevent Dangerous Workloads – WSJ
Death of a former Green Beret sparks outcry about the all-nighters and 100-hour weeks that grind down young investment bankers

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