From the Sidelines
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Dave Bradley
Ho! Ho! Ho! It’s that time once again because in just two days, it’s Christmas! So I’ve got my sleigh shined up ready to go, and my belly full of cookies. Rudolph and his gang are excited to once again bring plenty of special presents to all of my favorite boys and girls.
So without further ado:
To Bo Pelini, a new job as a ninth grade football coach in Ohio (you are still very naughty).
To Austin Allen, more ESPN highlight catches, two more seasons in Lincoln and tons more passes thrown his way. And more touchdowns, too.
To Wan’Dale Robinson, three more seasons in Lincoln and yep, you guessed it, tons more passes thrown his way.
To the Dallas Cowboys, fewer injuries and better talent. Okay, much better talent.
To Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren, better communication.
To Memorial Stadium, Pinnacle Bank Arena, Haymarket Park and the Bob Devaney Sports Complex, fans, ticket takers and concession workers.
To Pat Forde, a big green tractor.
To Scott Frost, anti-aging cream. And please no more calling swing passes on the game’s first play.
To Coastal Carolina, a Breakout Team of the Year award.
To Pat Fitzgerald, a Big Ten Coach of the Year award.
To Adrian Martinez, a Team Captain of the Year award.
To Florida Gator Marco Wilson, a Nike shoe deal.
To Simon Otte, a do over at Purdue where he scoops and scores.
To John Cook, a COVID-free season, more No. 1 ranked recruits and a trip to Omaha on April 22.
To Will Bolt, a trip to Omaha on June 19.
To Fred Hoiberg, less dribbling and more passing from his players.
To PJ Fleck and Jim Harbaugh, nothing. Why would I? Why should I?
To Sarah Fuller, a future spot in the College Football Hall of Fame.
To the Duke and Kentucky basketball teams, fundamentals.
To Luka Doncic, a MVP award in the very near future.
To Omar Manning, less hype.
To Cam Jurgens, more muscle memory.
To the Nebraska football team, a better December travel destination than Piscataway, New Jersey.
To Brenden Jaimes, a big fat signing bonus.
To Giannis Antetokounmpo and Trevor Lawrence, a chance to talk investments with Warren Buffet.
To Baker Mayfield, a roof (dome) for his stadium home.
To Avante Dickerson, a signed Nebraska letter-of-intent.
To Bill Moos, an A.D. job that gets much easier in the year ahead.
To Alex Gordon, a volunteer assistant baseball coaching position with the Cornhuskers.
To JoJo Domann and Ben Stille, one more season with the Blackshirts.
To Marvin Scott III, a starting running back position in 2021. (I love that guy!)
To NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the city of Miami, a COVID-free Super Bowl week.
To Thomas Fidone and Heinrich Haarberg, future NFL stardom.
And finally to my wife Cindy, a chance to attend at least a few upcoming Husker volleyball matches, a TV remote that she can understand, a brand spanking-new shiny diamond ring, and finally a time when all of our kids, grandkids and family can get together under one roof.
A very Merry Christmas to all!
DAVE BRADLEY can be reached at advertising@hamilton.net.
