Thursday Flakes: Volleyball Returns, NFL and More

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 30: Bergen Reilly #2 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers poses for a photo with teammates after winning the game against the Texas Longhorns and receiving the MGM MVP Ring during the Players Era Volleyball Showcase: Nebraska v Texas at T-Mobile Arena on August 30, 2026 in Las Vega

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I am another step closer to being in sports heaven, as the NFL has formally kicked off. It reminds me that the weather is turning…hopefully…and I can slowly prepare myself for the burning smell of dust once I turn the heater on for the first time. I realize that’s still a few solid weeks away, but it’s good to know what is about t0 happen.

Since football has returned, friends and colleagues will tell me I am FBS caliber. Of course, FBS stands for Fat, Bald and Stupid, but hey, I’ll take it. It’s the

pinnacle of non-professionalism. I’m ready to take my dad bod to the next level. It’s a good thing my kids are cute…I blame them for parts of the fat bit. Genetics are responsible for the bald part, but I’ll always have the stupid to myself! Here are your flakes…