We’re dreaming today. Nearly three decades ago, Lane Kiffin, the Lincoln native and son of a Nebraska football icon, got his start in coaching. Around that time, the Huskers embarked on a roller-coaster ride that hasn’t stopped. Kiffin jumped around, landing in 2020 at Ole Miss, where he appears entrenched. His path never crossed with the Huskers, though it could have happened if the stars aligned differently on multiple occasions. What would that have looked like?

Kiffin was on stage Monday at SEC media days. We believe he’s one of the most intriguing figures in college football. There’s more on tap Tuesday from Atlanta, where the SEC heavyweights will continue to argue against the Big Ten’s proposed College Football Playoff format modification.

Nebraska baseball took a couple hits in the MLB Draft. And we dip into the Bowl of Fascination to find a sophomore for the Huskers on defense who turned heads late last season. Join us.

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We’re back on this Monday and getting serious about the Bowl of Fascination – our countdown of fascinating players on Matt Rhule’s Nebraska roster ahead of preseason camp. Practice starts in two weeks, so we’re doubling up today, with one player on the offensive side and one on defense. What do they have in common? Well, nine months ago, you may not have seen them as integral pieces. But now, there’s no doubt.

Also, we review the weekend and discuss Ndamukong Suh’s official retirement from football. He is the greatest former Nebraska player in the NFL since … whom? SEC media days are here. They’re in Atlanta. So are the MLB All-Star festivities, an intriguing combination.

We look ahead to Las Vegas next and discuss a former Nebraska baseball star in the news – and perhaps a future Nebraska basketball star. Join us.

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The Friday mailbag opens with a challenge for our mapmaker. Can Nathan from Kansas incorporate questions from Europe? We’ve gone international, folks, with a request for advice on how to handle negativity on social media and a callout for our favorite foods to eat at a tailgate.

Where can Nebraska look on its 2025 roster for a little moxie? Might the Huskers peer into the portal this month during its special summer season? Are national titles as enjoyable for fans to celebrate if the champion buys its roster? How might freshman Jeremiah Jones fit in 2025?

And we finish with a flurry of questions and comments on Scott Frost, who’s captured the attention of our audience since early in the week, when he kicked dirt at Nebraska while making the rounds at Big 12 media days. Join us for a full mailbag.

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