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by Linkin5
Thu Jan 15, 2009 1:29 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374430

i agree with wags.  That's 4/5 of a city the size of council bluffs shopping and visiting/inhabiting a very small section of downtown Omaha.  THAT is a big impact.  But i also agree that they should still put in a museum district, too. I'll say compared to nothing, it's better.. But I just don't se...
by Linkin5
Wed Jan 14, 2009 9:17 am
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Pinnacle Bank Arena
Replies: 751
Views: 176505

I don't blame UNL for doing this, but everything is getting royally F'd up quickly.
by Linkin5
Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:06 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Pinnacle Bank Arena
Replies: 751
Views: 176505

Yeah, I was going to post this.  This sucks, but hopefully we'll get it on the ballot before too long.  UNL basketball needs this arena to help with recruiting, etc.
by Linkin5
Tue Jan 13, 2009 3:58 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2008-2009
Replies: 118
Views: 9478

Sorry, Iowa State.  Smartass :)
by Linkin5
Mon Jan 12, 2009 9:24 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2008-2009
Replies: 118
Views: 9478

Well we already have one win.  We seem to get one or two wins in which we shouldn't.  Iowa and Colorado are in our conference in which we play a combined four times, and they are truly atrocious, so taking at least a couple wins from them is probable.  We play Texas Tech once, they lost to TCU wh...
by Linkin5
Mon Jan 12, 2009 3:29 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2008-2009
Replies: 118
Views: 9478

Yeah that would be very impressive, I don't think any other coach besides Doc could take the players Nebraska has and win like we do.  Kenpom.com is projecting NU to finish 8-8 in conference play with that win over Missouri, but we'll see.
by Linkin5
Mon Jan 12, 2009 2:11 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Lincoln's Antelope Valley Project.
Replies: 46
Views: 13547

I was just in Lincoln this past weekend and excavation of antelope creek has reached all the way to O street.  The pillars for the bridge on O street light up and look pretty cool.
by Linkin5
Mon Jan 12, 2009 1:57 pm
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Pinnacle Bank Arena
Replies: 751
Views: 176505

I think the only update will come when the arena is voted on by Lincoln citizens this spring.
by Linkin5
Sun Jan 11, 2009 1:10 am
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Trader Joe's in Lincoln?
Replies: 21
Views: 5800

I went to this place and it is nothing like a Trader Joe's.  Instead, it is EXACTLY like a scaled down Hyvee, disapointing.
by Linkin5
Sun Jan 11, 2009 1:08 am
Forum: Lincoln Development
Topic: Larson Building- 10 Story Tower
Replies: 261
Views: 51109

This has been known for a while but I thought I would just update those that did not know.  This project has been put on hold due to the poor economic conditions.  In my opinion, this translates to the end of this project.  It is a shame this project never came to fruition, and I hope I am wrong,...
by Linkin5
Sat Jan 10, 2009 8:01 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2008-2009
Replies: 118
Views: 9478

Also, it looks like prospect Jorge Diaz was a bust and he won't be here, that's not official but just what I am thinking.  This short team is scrappy as heck but the height would have helped out down low.
by Linkin5
Sat Jan 10, 2009 7:58 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2008-2009
Replies: 118
Views: 9478

Nebraska started off league play today by beating Mizzou 56-51 at home, HUGE WIN.  Its definitely going to be a tough year for the skers so this is a good win, I am guessing they'll end up going 7-9 or 8-8 in the big 12.  Up next is at Ames, which is a MUST WIN considering our next three games are...
by Linkin5
Sat Dec 20, 2008 11:01 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NU Volleyball 2008
Replies: 70
Views: 4979

Does anybody else think that Omaha might not be getting this anymore because of the Huskers?  Its not really fair for the final four to be in a location that is pretty much home court for a team. Just about everywhere else a Final Four/National Championship game might be played is a home court for ...
by Linkin5
Sat Dec 20, 2008 10:55 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374430

As it relates to the barely above college level baseball an Independent League team brings, like I stated, Omaha baseball fans know the difference between the highest level of minor league baseball (which we've been treated to for  50+ years) and the low end variety.. I really don't know if that is...
by Linkin5
Sat Dec 20, 2008 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gays in the Omaha area, rant here!
Replies: 138
Views: 9318

I can't wait to see this movie!  Sean Penn is a d0uche but I suppose I can look over that.  Seriously though, the dude is Spicoli, I don't need to hear somebody without a college education talking about politics.
by Linkin5
Sat Dec 20, 2008 10:41 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NU Volleyball 2008
Replies: 70
Views: 4979

Does anybody else think that Omaha might not be getting this anymore because of the Huskers?  Its not really fair for the final four to be in a location that is pretty much home court for a team.
by Linkin5
Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:35 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NU Volleyball 2008
Replies: 70
Views: 4979

Damn.  Oh well great year!
by Linkin5
Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:22 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NU Volleyball 2008
Replies: 70
Views: 4979

Keep updating this game I can't watch the game on tv right now!!!!
by Linkin5
Wed Dec 17, 2008 4:10 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374430

One other thing that we all need to keep in perspective here.  We just secured the CWS, one of Omaha's crown jewels, for a VERY LONG TIME.  This is a very positive development, and the negativity on here is driving me nuts.  Yes, I agree, the city and MECA could have been more open in this process,...
by Linkin5
Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:43 pm
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374430

I"ll take a guess and say the stadium is the egg.  If this stadium is built without proper retail slots, the retail will not occur at the base of the stadium.  The stadium is beautiful but it looks like we're going to have to see development occur outside the parimeter's of the stadium.
by Linkin5
Fri Dec 12, 2008 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Famous people or things from or invented in Omaha or NE
Replies: 181
Views: 41434

Did anybody mention Michael Ivins from Flaming Lips or Elliott Smith?
by Linkin5
Wed Dec 10, 2008 11:40 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374430

^Agreed.  Could not ask for a better design on the ballpark itself, but its dissapointing there is no retail bays.  Also, I'm really glad they went with a more modern design instead of following the paths of many of the other ballparks being built right now which favor using brick and trying to re...
by Linkin5
Tue Dec 09, 2008 1:34 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Omaha lands Olympic swim trials
Replies: 238
Views: 24374

You are contradicting yourself.   That why I said if its supported (AKA MAKING THE FRICKIN MONEY), Omaha is just AS deserving as any other city. Sorry haven't been on here for a while and sorry to drag this out any farther...but.  AS I HAVE SAID ALL ALONG THERE ARE MORE DESERVING MARKETS BECAUSE O...
by Linkin5
Thu Dec 04, 2008 12:58 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Omaha lands Olympic swim trials
Replies: 238
Views: 24374

Deserving, schemerving.  The only thing that matters is who makes the event the most money.  Period.  End of story. Mardi Gras would move to Salt Lake City if there was more money to be made. I agree.  WHICH IS WHY ALL I WAS RESPONDING TO WAS CPJAY07'S POST THAT IT IS USA SWIMMING'S FAULT FOR NOT ...
by Linkin5
Thu Dec 04, 2008 12:47 pm
Forum: Suburban Omaha Development
Topic: Werner Park - Sarpy County/Royals Stadium
Replies: 1644
Views: 141024

DTO Luv wrote:So far the poll is proving what I said. Attendance would go up at the same levels in either location.
I agree.  A new ballpark at any location would generate a lot more interest in O Royals (although I wish it was downtown!)
by Linkin5
Thu Dec 04, 2008 12:39 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Omaha lands Olympic swim trials
Replies: 238
Views: 24374

Other Cities are not MORE deserving.  Any city that will support an event at a high level is equally as deserving.  I don't care if a city has 10 million or 10 thousand, if the show up and support they event and can handle all the logistics they are equally as deserving.  Just because Nebraska is n...
by Linkin5
Thu Dec 04, 2008 12:06 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Omaha lands Olympic swim trials
Replies: 238
Views: 24374

Yes I know they were extremely happy.  ALL I was trying to respond to was cpjay07's comment that it is somehow USA Swimming's fault that trials were not coming here in 2012, there is no reason that USA Swimming should bend over backwards to accommodate Omaha. No, they shouldn't, it was cool of them...
by Linkin5
Thu Dec 04, 2008 11:41 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Omaha lands Olympic swim trials
Replies: 238
Views: 24374

I didn't say anything about size, I was talking about Omaha's endless support of special events. Second, I did business with the Olympic Swimming Foundation, I have talked to them multiple times since the event was over, they were Extremely happy with Omaha and its support of the event. Yes I know ...
by Linkin5
Thu Dec 04, 2008 11:14 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Omaha lands Olympic swim trials
Replies: 238
Views: 24374

Well I guess we will see in 2012.  I am not sure the venue makes that big of a difference.  You need community,(fan and corporate) support.   Also, I don't think a club matters, I bet 99% of the fans in attendance were not swimmers.... It was an entertainment "Event". First the venue size...
by Linkin5
Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:47 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Omaha lands Olympic swim trials
Replies: 238
Views: 24374

Why would USA Swimming change their schedule to accommodate Omaha, NE?  Omaha was extremely lucky to land this event this year considering there are probably over a dozen other locations in the United States that are more deserving of an event like this. 1.  They did offer to move their event if th...
by Linkin5
Thu Dec 04, 2008 9:01 am
Forum: Projects Never Built
Topic: WallStreet Tower Omaha
Replies: 2388
Views: 320337

Hey cdub, do you know anything about the Wallstreet project?  You were in-the-know quite a while ago about 80 dodge so I was wondering if you knew about this project also.
by Linkin5
Thu Dec 04, 2008 8:07 am
Forum: News and Events
Topic: River City Star
Replies: 35
Views: 5758

TitosBuritoBarn wrote:River boats are susceptible to terrorism?
Yeah.....thats what I was thinking.
by Linkin5
Thu Dec 04, 2008 8:05 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Omaha lands Olympic swim trials
Replies: 238
Views: 24374

Im sorry but I blame this on the Swimming people. They can easily just say "ok we will swim a week ahead of time". Its a lot harder for the NCAA to move the CWS than some think. They just got done putting in the uniformed start date of February 20Th. Now if they go back away from that the...
by Linkin5
Wed Dec 03, 2008 3:25 am
Forum: Urban Omaha Development
Topic: DISCUSSION: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha
Replies: 4184
Views: 374430

Holy he11 this is becoming too real...

Lets all form a good ole' fashion mob and march to MECA's office and knock some sense into them.
by Linkin5
Tue Nov 25, 2008 9:35 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Creighton Basketball 2008-2009
Replies: 256
Views: 17000

How the heck did Creighton lose to Arkansas-LR?  That is a really frustrating loss early in the year but hopefully the Jays can turn things around.  One has to wonder if they were possibly overlooking this game in anticipation to the Nebraska game saturday.
by Linkin5
Tue Nov 25, 2008 9:07 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2008-2009
Replies: 118
Views: 9478

Good win for the huskers as they improve to 4-0 with the win over Saint Louis.  GO SKERS!
by Linkin5
Tue Nov 25, 2008 8:02 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2008-2009
Replies: 118
Views: 9478

Well Nebraska is up 37-29 at the half, this game is a lot higher scoring then I had predicted. I am unable to watch it on tv, can anybody update how it is looking?  ESPN play-by-play is indicating Ryan Anderson is missing about everything.
by Linkin5
Sat Nov 22, 2008 10:35 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2008-2009
Replies: 118
Views: 9478

Sallie is now a starter and one of the best players on the 12th ranked University of Memphis team. Actually he is not a starter and isn't even remotely close to being one of their best players. Whoa I'm sorry you are correct I really don't know what I was thinking when I wrote that.  What I meant ...
by Linkin5
Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:51 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2008-2009
Replies: 118
Views: 9478

I did state that it was administrative fault (admissions office) but even despite the Roburt Sallie issue it was still a pretty disappointing class.  I do agree that Doc gets the absolute best out of his players that is possible, just look at Velander.  I think Doc is a great coach and I can't wai...
by Linkin5
Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:32 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nebraska Basketball 2008-2009
Replies: 118
Views: 9478

Nebraska received their second win visiting TCU.  It was a frustrating win with horrible shooting, very unimpressive.  Nebraska is VERY short team with their tallest player being 6'8" due to an extremely disappointing recruiting season.  This problem could be fixed though with the possibilit...

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