This afternoon the Nebraska Cornhuskers will hold a scrimmage called the “spring game.” Between 40,000 and 50,000 people will pay ten bucks to watch this annual event in Memorial stadium. Radio will broadcast the “game” live throughout all of Nebraska, and the Big Ten network will carry the game on a tape delay this evening. Joan will listen to the live play on radio and, later, watch the “game” on TV. She will be keying on the offensive line and scream filthy words when the pulling guard misses a cut block on the middle linebacker.
RGK
*For those who want to know the numbers, here they are: WBC – Blood L 1.4; RBC Count – Blood L 4.01; Hgb – Blood L 10.6; Hematrocrit L 33.9; MCH L 26.4; MCHC L 31.3; Neutrophil % L 27.8; Lymphocyte % H 59.0; Basophil % H 2.8; Granulocytes / Bands – Blood L 0.4. (Key: “L” is low and “H” is high.)
**We have season tickets for the fall. We give the tickets away as gifts to friends, family members and my staff. If you are ever out this way, let me know and you can have two tickets free of charge. (I am entirely serious about this offer.) Once in your life, you must go to a Nebraska game. It is Americana at its best. Situated right downtown, the packed stadium of 90,000 or so shuts down the capital city of 250,000. Everyone, everywhere wears red even though the wearer may not be attending the game.
***Keller, our son who is now in Australia, played in Memorial stadium when his high school team won the large school state championship. Seeing his visage on the big screen was one of the highlights of my life.
Check out this interview with my friend Chuck Podesta.
http://www.wcax.com/story/25218131/burlington-runner-ready
I did. Your friend is remarkable. Lots of good people in this nasty world.
All the best.
RGK
Judge:
Stay strong.
Yours,
Robert
Judge, I hope to make it to a Nebraska game one day! Hope you have a Ticket for Me! Stay Strong & know you are a Winner!!
Lorin, your video is very “Heartwarming”! Thank you for Sharing! Chuck is a Wonderful Person with a Great Heart!! Everyone should Watch your Video!! Sharing=Caring:)
Anna, just let me know when, and you have two tickets. All the best.
RGK
Thanks Robert, I will do my level best.
All the best.
RGK
Keep up the good attitude man of Maumee. 😉
You really cannot write a proper blog entry about the spring game without mentioning last year’s highlight: http://www.omaha.com/article/20140411/LIVEWELL/140419586/1685#one-year-later-jack-hoffman-s-touchdown-run-still-resonates.
Jill,
Of course, you are correct.
Yesterday, BTN interviewed Jack and his dad during the game. Having won an Espy, the additional good news is that this brave little boy is in remission from his pediatric brain cancer.
All the best.
RGK
Thank you Judge, you are Very Gracious & Generous!!!
Though I moved here in 1979, I still have not attended a Nebraska game! Mike hates crowds, and I have never tried to find another “date.”
Mary,
If you ever want to go, grab a friend and let me know. All the best.
RGK