Watch the Republicans Scatter

In recent days, information has arose about the misconduct of one Mark Foley, a Republican Congressman from the great state of Florida. While some Republicans have known about these despicable exchanges between the representative and a page, including the 53 year old asking the teen page if he "made him horny", GOP leaders are now scattering faster than salad eaters at a spinach buffet. I understand, with the election only one month and change away, why the Republican party would do everything possible to distance themselves from this moron, but what made them wait until now to disclose the alleged emails/text messages? They knew last year, last spring, etc., that these could surface, so why wouldn't they take the hit in March and watch it calm over before November? Did they think something like this could stay hidden? This is big news, especially because of the age difference and male-male relationship (whether we like it or not). If they did think that this could stay under the table, does that mean there are similar acts that have been covered up by either party? I don't mean to play conspiracy theorist (because they annoy me), but I would've thought a Republican-led government would do anything it could to keep bad pub out of the media at this time of the year. They've got enough of it floating around...no need to add "improper relations" to the category.

NU Game

Three words sum up the Nebraska game: Against Troy State.

The Irony of Hugo

Hugo Chavez made comments about Bush this week that even ticked off Democrats. But the whole irony of the week is that, if someone went to Venezuela and mouthed off about the "devil" that Chavez is and the tirant that he is, they wouldn't make it out alive. But he can come here, on our soil, and mouth off about our "sick" president and make it out without a scratch. I've never been one to talk about how great Bush is, but this isn't what free speech is about. If you want to stand here and take the abuse that will undoubtedly be returned to you, great. But Hugey is sure to head home to make sure all of the papers get muted and rewritten to talk about how great his speech was and how Americans rejoiced with him and echoed his sentiments. I find it so incredibly ironic that one of the things that he stands against in his own country lets him speak to the world his short-sighted opinions in our country. Words can't describe this moron.
State 29 via the Feedlot has a great article on how not all of the Democrats were opposed to Chavey and his words (lacking in) wisdom. Thanks, Tom, for making me oh-so-proud to be a Democrat.

Or not...

Well, at least they kept it under 3 touchdowns!
Why did Nebraska lose? Cornerbacks and running backs. Both groups were seen way to often. The cornerbacks were usually in the background of pictures of the SC wide receivers and the running backs usually weren't very far from where the ball was hiked from.
On another note, Oklahoma got the shaft of the week. They should have been given the ball after an Oregon onside kick, but apparently the Pac 10 officiating crew missed the Oregon player illegally touching it. How they missed it, I have no idea. Apparently their only camera angle was from the end zone.

Deja-vu?

Remember how ESPN and all of the "experts" proclaimed USC was the greatest of all time, only to have the Trojans lose to Texas last year. Well, could the same thing be happening with the USC/NU game tonight? The only reason the "experts" are saying the Huskers have a chance is so people tune in. They are pathetically trying not to giggle as they suggest ways Nebraska can win. But don't forget what happened last time USC was proclaimed so great before they played the game....
Having said that, I'm predicting the Trojans win, but by less than the spread.

OWH vs. UNO

The Omaha World-Herald continued its personal vendetta against the administration at UNO in today's paper. Recently, the Herald started by discussing how they athletics department has been losing money since the hockey team moved to the Qwest Center a few years ago. Then they found that money had been "secretly" moved from account to account to make up for the loses. The University Regents said that, while they don't always need to know money is being transferred, it should've been mentioned to them instead of them having to hear about it in the paper. Oh, but the mud slinging didn't stop there. The next article was a he said, she said discussion about who should've known about all of this and who oversaw the account. After a golf membership being taken away and a few resignations, now the Herald has its sights set on Chancellor Nancy Belk and an apparent misrepresentation of how many people went to dinner with some UNO faculty while in Nashville. The original receipt showed the average meal to be $158, but when Belk turned in a copy of the receipts to the OWH, she stated that there was more people there than had originally been reported. When the OWH questioned the other faculty, they don't remember anyone else being there. This is good for UNO, in a way, because now maybe some will be cleaned up.

Opening Weekend of the 5th Season

Yes, I was born in Nebraska, but I am not a Husker apologist. Far from it, especially if you read back in the archives, you're sure to find evidence of that. Having said that, I love college football. There isn't anything like it. I would even say I enjoy being in Lincoln on football Saturdays, but I just don't appreciate homers.
Here's a few things that I'm taking away from this first weekend:
*Congrats to the Huskers on a fairly impressive first game. The defense was unbeatable at times and the offense showed flashes of brilliance. But the loss in the secondary could be costly for Nebraska if they run into a team that has a solid offensive line. It will be interesting.
*Go Georgia Tech! We here at the House are far more anti-Irish than anti-Husker. Right now the Irish are down by 3 in the 3rd. Georgia Tech is starting to shoot itself in the foot.
*Still a little leery about Texas. Yes, their new QB, Colt McCoy, was lights out, but it was North Texas. He'll see how well his pants fit him next week vs. Ohio St., who laid a shalacking on Northern Illinois.
*Not a good start for Dan Hawkins in Colorado. Oops.
Damnit. Notre Dame just scored. Somehow I figured their poise might be too much for Tech. I hate Brady Quinn like I hate Derek Jeter. They're both great athletes and play for winning teams. Just ticks me off.

Poor OPS

The OWH reported today that OPS Supt. Mackiel is nervous that the new Learning Community will be harmful to the OPS district. Who started this ball rolling? If it wasn't for OPS blindsiding the neighboring districts with their "One City, One School" fiasco, he wouldn't have to worry the Bennington now has the same rights as OPS, but Bennington won't be on their side. Why should we feel sorry for you? You played right into Ernie Chambers' devious hand. Don't be an evil dr. deegan and go against the progess that could be made by this very unwanted, very unnecessary board. You made your bed, lay in it and think next time before you open your big mouth. You've put yourself in this position and have been knocked down a few slots on the totem pole. Stop blaming everyone else for what you created.