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by Greg S
Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:24 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2024-2025
Replies: 21
Views: 1784

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2024-2025

Huskers have reached out to William Kyle, along with many others:

by Greg S
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:36 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2024-2025
Replies: 21
Views: 1784

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2024-2025

Blaise Keita has entered the portal:

by Greg S
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:34 am
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: 2025 Omaha Mayoral election
Replies: 47
Views: 901

Re: 2024 Omaha Mayoral election

I'd say it's mildly surprising after all of the stuff she went through early in this term, but good for her. As I said before, even as a pretty firm progressive, I'd vote for her if I lived in Omaha. Same. The amount that has happened under her watch that has been beneficial for urban Omaha has bee...
by Greg S
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:32 am
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Gateway Mall...
Replies: 19
Views: 4185

Re: Gateway Mall...

It looks like the Sears area of Gatewall Mall might be coming back to life with redevelopment A couple of little nuggets from the story Reserve Development, a Texas-based developer, purchased the space, including the former Sears tire and car repair area that will serve as a Tesla service center . ...
by Greg S
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:19 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 877
Views: 381705

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024

by Greg S
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:55 am
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Gateway Mall...
Replies: 19
Views: 4185

Re: Gateway Mall...

It looks like the Sears area of Gatewall Mall might be coming back to life with redevelopment A couple of little nuggets from the story Reserve Development, a Texas-based developer, purchased the space, including the former Sears tire and car repair area that will serve as a Tesla service center . ...
by Greg S
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:52 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2024-2025
Replies: 21
Views: 1784

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2024-2025

Eli Rice enters the transfer portal. Freshman Been out due to an ankle injury since the end of January https://247sports.com/college/nebraska/article/husker-freshman-eli-rice-enters-the-transfer-portal--229334853/ This one is a little more surprising. He was getting time and seemed to be a natural ...
by Greg S
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:50 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 877
Views: 381705

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024

I know we were one and done in Memphis. But wow I wish I had gone. Had some friends fly down and they said essentially everyone on their plane seemed to be going down for the game. Then just up and down Beale St was lined with Nebraska fans. Said it was such an awesome experience and they felt luck...
by Greg S
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:42 am
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: 2025 Omaha Mayoral election
Replies: 47
Views: 901

Re: 2025 Omaha Mayoral election

Can you elaborate about everything happening in spite of her? Provide insight on what leads you to believe that? I don't think that many things could possibly happen in spite of her. I know some don't like her because she's a Republican (and I am not a Republican). She's been shown to be vindictive...
by Greg S
Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:04 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: The Sopranos
Replies: 8
Views: 536

Re: The Sopranos

I absolutely loved and love this show. We'd watch it every Sunday night during it's original run. Only thing I didn't like was the dream episodes. Those just weren't for me. Have you rewatched it? I watched as you did every Sunday during the original run. Never watched any over until now starting a...
by Greg S
Tue Mar 26, 2024 4:48 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 877
Views: 381705

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024

I know we were one and done in Memphis. But wow I wish I had gone. Had some friends fly down and they said essentially everyone on their plane seemed to be going down for the game. Then just up and down Beale St was lined with Nebraska fans. Said it was such an awesome experience and they felt luck...
by Greg S
Tue Mar 26, 2024 3:18 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2024-2025
Replies: 21
Views: 1784

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2024-2025

Eli Rice enters the transfer portal. Freshman Been out due to an ankle injury since the end of January https://247sports.com/college/nebraska/article/husker-freshman-eli-rice-enters-the-transfer-portal--229334853/ This one is a little more surprising. He was getting time and seemed to be a natural ...
by Greg S
Tue Mar 26, 2024 3:17 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2024-2025
Replies: 21
Views: 1784

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2024-2025

Nebraska guard Ramel Lloyd Jr. enters transfer portal Nebraska guard Ramel Lloyd Jr., has entered the transfer portal on Monday morning, per a source. Lloyd, a former three-star recruit out of Sierra Canyon High School in California, redshirted in his first season on campus in Lincoln and did not a...
by Greg S
Tue Mar 26, 2024 3:13 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 877
Views: 381705

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024

I know we were one and done in Memphis. But wow I wish I had gone. Had some friends fly down and they said essentially everyone on their plane seemed to be going down for the game. Then just up and down Beale St was lined with Nebraska fans. Said it was such an awesome experience and they felt lucky...
by Greg S
Tue Mar 26, 2024 1:35 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: SEC 72nd & Farnam redevelopment
Replies: 84
Views: 9101

Re: SEC 72nd & Farnam redevelopment

The Rocket Carwash signs are gone and replaced with for lease signs. Finally some good news for this area. What's all the bad news that's been happening in that area? The Library and the Crossroads in a suburban intersection. If the city wants this to actually act as a usable, walkable and vibrant ...
by Greg S
Tue Mar 26, 2024 1:30 pm
Forum: eOmahaForums Bar and Grill
Topic: The Sopranos
Replies: 8
Views: 536

Re: The Sopranos

I absolutely loved and love this show. We'd watch it every Sunday night during it's original run. Only thing I didn't like was the dream episodes. Those just weren't for me.
by Greg S
Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:12 pm
Forum: Omaha Metro Area Government
Topic: 2025 Omaha Mayoral election
Replies: 47
Views: 901

Re: 2025 Omaha Mayoral election

She will be tough to beat this cycle. There are a lot of projects in progress along with GLM/HOA that are complete to tout. Any challenger, regardless of party, would need to show up with some pretty significant clout and vision to have a chance. Plenty of room to improve in areas, but I can't hate...
by Greg S
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:52 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 877
Views: 381705

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024

I think next year will be telling with Tominaga and Allick gone, if they can put together another 20 win season I think Hoiberg will have proven himself here. Obviously we built off last season's momentum when selling Allick and the others on the program. Gets even easier now with the season we jus...
by Greg S
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:41 am
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Bellevue Waterpark (Highway 34 and 75)
Replies: 90
Views: 3567

Re: Bellevue Waterpark (Highway 34 and 75)

I think this is really good for the local area (and I mean Omaha metro, not just Bellevue). If this had been around when my kids were younger, I would not have hesitated bringing them from NW Omaha. That being said, they seem to be indicating it being a regional draw and I am not sure I really see t...
by Greg S
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:33 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: SEC 72nd & Farnam redevelopment
Replies: 84
Views: 9101

Re: SEC 72nd & Farnam redevelopment

Athomsfere wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:15 am
S.O.Boy wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2024 3:00 pm The Rocket Carwash signs are gone and replaced with for lease signs.
Finally some good news for this area.
What's all the bad news that's been happening in that area?
by Greg S
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:54 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 877
Views: 381705

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024

Obviously would have loved to have won Friday night, That being said, at the start of the year was just thinking post season and primarily towards the NIT. Even that seemed a bit of a stretch goal after where most were predicting us to finish in the conference, 12th. There was also tremendous uncert...
by Greg S
Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:23 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 877
Views: 381705

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024

A&M averaged 28.4% from 3 all season and then shot 56.5% last night. Yeah that's when I knew we were in trouble. I know aTm was a better version of Maryland (which was the roughest in season match up for NU) and would have a big advantage on the glass and especially offensive boards. I thought ...
by Greg S
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:42 am
Forum: Dining/Culture/Entertainment
Topic: Best Pizza in Omaha Tournament
Replies: 12
Views: 783

Re: Best Pizza in Omaha Tournament

swgiust wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:02 am Love this. Couple of places I have to try. The tough part is pizza really has categories. Neopolotan, NY, and Detroit to keep it simple. You would have to crown the best in each category, then pick the best of those.
I would add Chicago to the categories.
by Greg S
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:07 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: CHI Health Center (Century Link Center) Omaha Remodel
Replies: 192
Views: 71868

Re: CHI Health Center (Century Link Center) Omaha Remodel

I hate to be that guy, but anyone else surprised this will be $175 million and only add a net 40k sq feet? Idk, depends on the details of the project. The convention side sure does need a refresh and, compared to other recent conventions I've attended, seems fairly undersized in terms of breakout s...
by Greg S
Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:47 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 877
Views: 381705

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024

ESPN Analytics is giving us a 48.6% chance of winning. Wonder what changed. I didn't look at it directly myself, but two days ago it was stated that the Husker % was just over 52.X % 1620 had someone on earlier in the week and I believe he was an analytics guy (if not might have been an oddsmaker) ...
by Greg S
Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:03 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 877
Views: 381705

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024

ESPN Analytics is giving us a 48.6% chance of winning. Wonder what changed. I didn't look at it directly myself, but two days ago it was stated that the Husker % was just over 52.X % 1620 had someone on earlier in the week and I believe he was an analytics guy (if not might have been an oddsmaker) ...
by Greg S
Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:45 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 877
Views: 381705

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024

by Greg S
Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:31 am
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Lincoln: NCAA Basketball Tournament Bid
Replies: 9
Views: 749

Re: Lincoln: NCAA Basketball Tournament Bid

They are probably a long shot to get a bid. Mainly because of the airport and the metro’s smallish population. If anything I could see them hosting it maybe once. Looking at current cycle, 2023-2026I don't see it as a long shot. Greenville, SC, Greensboro, NC, Albany, NY and Spokane, WA are all hos...
by Greg S
Wed Mar 20, 2024 1:10 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 877
Views: 381705

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024

Looks like Wilcher will be available Friday:

by Greg S
Wed Mar 20, 2024 1:05 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: New Nebraska AD: Troy Dannen
Replies: 22
Views: 541

Re: New Nebraska AD: Troy Dannen

And now magically there's a priority candidate to be Univ Pres? https://www.ketv.com/article/nebraska-regents-name-jeffrey-gold-priority-candidate-president/60255138 Anything else they want to magically fix today? Not going to end well... Really? Gold looks like a home run hire for NU. Strong on ac...
by Greg S
Wed Mar 20, 2024 12:55 pm
Forum: Elsewhere
Topic: Mattel Adventure Park - KC
Replies: 7
Views: 315

Re: Mattel Adventure Park - KC

CBJason wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2024 12:27 pm I’ve looked into the one they’re building in Arizona. It seemed to only have a few rides/attractions. This one seems to have a lot more going into it.
The KC Star is reporting it will cost $487 million to build.
by Greg S
Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:29 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: New Nebraska AD: Troy Dannen
Replies: 22
Views: 541

Re: New Nebraska AD: Troy Dannen

Sure, he is the Washington AD, but only been there for six months. Not stating that as a good or a bad thing, but it is fact Saw that when he was at Tulane he supposedly got to know Rhule pretty well. Was also very successful at Northern Iowa. Was Athletic Director of the Year while there. Wonder i...
by Greg S
Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:27 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Matt Rhule - Husker Football Head Coach
Replies: 176
Views: 29054

Re: Matt Rhule - Husker Football Head Coach

Still can’t believe Alberts left. I think the university took him for granted because he was an alum. They probably thought he would never leave. The athletic department’s been cursed for a while now, except for the volleyball team. This is basically what I’m thinking it came down to. Not so much t...
by Greg S
Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:44 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: New Nebraska AD: Troy Dannen
Replies: 22
Views: 541

New Nebraska AD: Troy Dannen

by Greg S
Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:08 am
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Lincoln: NCAA Basketball Tournament Bid
Replies: 9
Views: 749

Re: Lincoln: NCAA Basketball Tournament Bid

They are probably a long shot to get a bid. Mainly because of the airport and the metro’s smallish population. If anything I could see them hosting it maybe once. Looking at current cycle, 2023-2026I don't see it as a long shot. Greenville, SC, Greensboro, NC, Albany, NY and Spokane, WA are all hos...
by Greg S
Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:38 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 877
Views: 381705

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024

They were talking about this on Sharp and Handley this morning. Discussing Nebraska being in the top 15 in men's basketball coaching salaries going forward:

by Greg S
Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:27 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Shadow Lake Towne Center (72nd and 370)
Replies: 483
Views: 119134

Re: Shadow Lake Towne Center (72nd and 370)

Wasn't there some concern that Papillion Commons at 84th & 370 would cannibalize the customers and brands of Shadow Lake Towne Center? Yeah there was. I think that's going to be much more on the residential side of things. Papillion Commons probably wasn't on the radar of the stores that have g...
by Greg S
Tue Mar 19, 2024 4:48 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 877
Views: 381705

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024

Between Rhule's press conference yesterday and Hoiberg signing the extension today, that's exactly what the Doctor ordered for the Big Red faithful.
by Greg S
Tue Mar 19, 2024 4:28 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 877
Views: 381705

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024

Back to the Big 10 tournament for a moment. Obviously, the tournament's primary locations have been Indy and Chicago and been successful in both places. I think going forward you will still see an occasional trip out east since the BIg 10 has eastern time zone schools. I also think it will end up i...
by Greg S
Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:23 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024
Replies: 877
Views: 381705

Re: Nebraska Basketball 2023-2024

Back to the Big 10 tournament for a moment. Obviously, the tournament's primary locations have been Indy and Chicago and been successful in both places. I think going forward you will still see an occasional trip out east since the BIg 10 has eastern time zone schools. I also think it will end up i...