Jim Rose: Recent Episodes
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Another one from the archives today, from 03-1-23, chosen after that ugly chant following the BYU-Arizona game this week.
With Jim on vaction until Friday, we pulled this one from the archives. Original airdate: 3-12-24.
Kudos to the NSAA, goodbye to an Omaha icon, and a Nebraska community doing pretty well with its own power.
Jim Rose eulogizes the Keystone XL Pipeline, which will die under the new Biden Administration.
The road to a national title was rough (to say the least) for LSU head coach Ed Orgeron.
Rosie points out the impact the upcoming Census has on the country, from political power to federal funding to where businesses decide to do business.
Rosie took the occasion of Led Zeppelin lead guitarist Jimmy Page's 76th birthday this week to heap accolades on Page's place in the argument of the world's greatest rock guitarist.
Today, Rosie lists several reasons why the Nebraska Unicameral is outdated and needs to be replaced by more state senators in the body, or add a second legislative House as is the case in every other state in the U.S.
Rosie remembers the work of poet John G. Neihardt, born on this day in Illinois in 1881. Though a poet, he will forever be known for sharing the stories of Native Americans who were displaced by the migration of Europeans across this country and especially across Nebraska. His most famous work was of his conversations with a Lakota Sioux medicine man in the book "Black Elk Speaks".
While it is still the first goal of every Division 1 football team to end their season with a bowl game, there are minuses that go along with the pluses that come with playing in a bowl game in the 21st century.
Really, a coaching staff really earns their money based upon their success on signing day It's the topic of today's Rosiedidyaknowzie.
Rosie pays respect to former Iowa football coach, Hayden Fry, who took a long languishing football program and made it into a contender in the Big Ten. Fry died Tuesday at the age of 90.
Husker coach Fred Hoiberg has offered a spot on the Husker roster to Teddy Allen. Allen was a highly talented player for Boys Town but his demons have interfered with his college career so far. Let's revisit when Rosie talked about Teddy Allen's life and struggles on June 19th of this year.
Rosie talks about the career of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, who last night broke Peyton Manning's record for most career touchdown passes (540). He also set an NFL record by hitting 96.7% of his passes in the 34-7 win over Indianapolis, the highest accuracy percentage any quarterback has achieved in a single game.
Rosie has the final word on how Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow desperately wanted to play for the Huskers, but the coaching staff passed on him.
It's becoming apparent that the release of the Inspector General's FISA report that some of the 17 mistakes uncovered in the investigation of the 2016 Trump campaign look like there was some lying involved. Rosie wants to know when the charges will be filed.
Radio and TV broadcasting can be cruel sometimes when it comes to who keeps their job and who gets let go, often due to no fault of their own. It seems that cruel mistress is taking down an Omaha sports broadcasting veteran with more than 40 years of experience.,
Rosie tells the story of the life and death of Pete Frates, a former college athlete whose battle with ALS inspired the ice-bucket challenge in 2014 to raise more than $200 million for ALS research. Frates succumbed to the disease on Monday at 34 years old.
Did a comment Husker Athletic Director Bill Moos made to the Lincoln Journal Star insult and degrade aboutr half of the players on the Husker football team?
The sell-out streak for Husker football is intact, but the actual numbers of tickets scanned is far from a sellout for most games. But Rosie sees a positive in the fact the Husker Athletics Department under A.D. Bill Moos is letting that fact be known.
With Tucker Carlson of Fox News running a report this week on the players behind the sale of Cabela's and the resulting damage it did to the area around Sidney, Nebraska; Jim resets what led up to the sale of Cabela's and how it was forced when the company itself was still profitable.
Iowa State football coach Matt Campbell had his contract extended through 2025 on Monday, mainly because he would be a top prospect for a job at a bigger school. But Campbell is happy to stay in Ames and continue his success building the Cyclones into a consistently competitive program.
Rosie recaps Tommie Frazier's storied career as a Husker. But does Frazier have the equity with Husker fans to go on a twitter storm after the Iowa loss to say Scott Frost isn't the guy to get Nebraska football turnaround?
Rosie has an insightful recap of the Husker football season and what should be realistic expectations for the future.
Rosie has a story of what happens when discipline fails and parenting goes off the rails in today's Rosiedidyaknowzie.
While the proposed sale of T.D. Ameritrade to Charles Schwab has nothing to do with Nebraska, the move of the combined headquarters to Texas does raise an opportunity for Nebraskans to look at how the state should act to address the state's tax and education systems to keep businesses and jobs in the state.
Former New York Mayor and billionaire Michael Bloomberg has thrown his hat into the Democratic race for President. He's called a neo-liberal and Rosie explains what that is and whether Bloomberg can appeal to enough Democrats and independents to win the nomination and ultimately the White House.
Legendary Minnesota Vikings kicker Fred Cox had a legendary 15 year career with the Vikes. But he was also a chiropractor and co-invented a toy that ended up in homes all over the world. Rosie tells the story of Fred Cox, who passed away on Wednesday just a couple weeks shy of his 81st birthday.
As the Huskers prepare to play Maryland for the first time ever in College Park, Rosie lays out the case again that it really doesn't make sense that Maryland and Rutgers are members of the Big Ten.
Former Husker coach Frank Solich is now the winningest coach in MAC conference history with Ohio's win last night over Bowling Green. But what might have been different if he had been a head coach at Ohio BEFORE he took the helm at Nebraska?
Some Democratic candidates are being called moderates. This may be true when compared to the far left candidates, but Rosie points out some of the positions these co called moderates have taken in the past, and they aren't moderate.
Rosie makes the case on whether a two year contract extension for Scott Frost, announced Saturday, who is now 8-14 in his tenure at Nebraska is a good investment.
As the second day of House intelligence committee holds impeachment hearings, Rosie talks about the founder's view of how and when an impeachment of the President should be handled, of which Alexander wrote about it in Federalist Paper 65.
Based on what he is hearing on the streets, Rosie thinks Husker fans need to change their attitude about the future of the football time and keep up their expectations about the future.
Rosie notes over the past couple of days, several women have been the object of some degree of disrespect. Were they used as tools?
Through the stories of some of our greatest (though little known) veterans, Rosie pays tribute to all of those who have served this country.
Husker football has not met the expectations fans, and even players and coaches, held for the program this year. But what can be learned from and improved upon from those unmet expectations?
President Trump will attend the Alabama-LSU game this weekend and that could cause some headaches for fans, and especially those who will interact with him. That will include a visit with the Secret Service and Rosie has some stories about some past presidential visits to Nebraska , and how the Secret Service was involved with our local people.
The murder of nine Americans, including six children, in northern Mexico this week reminds Rosie that this is far from the only time that Americans have been targeted overseas.
Rosie makes a case that lowering the voting age for elections is probably not a great idea.
On November 22nd, "It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" starring Tom Hanks as Fred Roger's premieres at theaters nationwide. Today, Rosie explains why the message spread by the legendary Rogers is just what we need now.
The U.S. military is rightly proud of this weekend's successful attack that eliminated the leader of ISIS, just as it did with the successful elimination of Osama Bin Laden. In both cases there wereno U.S. casualties and at most a few minor injuries. But Rosie tells us the lessons learned from a failed mission almost 40 years ago.
Rosie builds the case after Nebraska's loss to Indiana that some of the players he has asked to buy in to his system aren't doing so. And now the Husker coach may need to take more drastic action to get this team on track.
Millard North's girls volleyball team has had to forfeit 14 matches because they used an ineligible player. Rosie tells the story and why a problem like this could be avoided.
Rosie has a few thoughts on the circumstances under which Hillary Clinton would, or would not, run for President again.
With a healthy dose of humor, Rosie addresses the advantages and disadvantages of getting older.
Maurice Washington has the skills to be a star college running back. But it appears his time as a Husker is probably over. Using a comparison to a past player, Rosie illustrates a factor that he believes strongly contributed to his failure in the Husker football program.
He is just the walk-on backup holder for place kicks for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Until you hear the whole story behind Casey O'Brien. A story Rosie tells us in today's Rosiedidyaknowzie.
Ron Reagan, Jr. is today's topic because he showed up in the middle of this week's Democratic presidential debate in a commercial for the Freedom From Religion Foundation. The late President's son is definitely not a chip off the old block!
After missing Monday with a thrown-out back, Rosie has a few comments he still needs to make about several topics that popped up over the past few days.
Minnesota football was one of the elite programs in college football until the late 60's but has taken a 50 year pause from greatness, much like Nebraska is rebuilding after an almost 20 year pause. But they are making strides to return to relevance.
He's not like any other President we've seen in the modern era of the Presidency, but Rosie says no one should be surprised.
A pro-Hong Kong democracy tweet by a Houston Rocket's executive has China taking action against the NBA and the NBA apologizing to China in an action that sparked controversy in the U.S. It's all about the money and Rosie illustrates how this is just how the Chi-coms do business.
Former Husker coach Bill Callahan is in the news after being named the Washington Redskins interim head coach, and that has Husker fans renewing their negative comments about his time here. But for all of the blame placed on Callahan for failing here, Rosie finds plenty of blame that can be spread around.
The University of Kansas is apologizing for a performance by Snoop Dogg after their annual scrimmage to kick off the men's and women's basketball season before a full house of families at Allen Fieldhouse. The show featured strippers poles, profanity and a money gun fired at the crowd. Hiring Snoop Dogg to perform at an event that draws families with kids? What could go wrong?
Long time Lincoln East football coach John Gingery buried his son, Travis, yesterday. School supporters from all over are showing their support for a man who had helped coach and guide students at the school for 35 years.
The NFL's practice of fining players for displaying personal messages or statements is to the point of being suffocating to players, even when their expressions are non-offensive.
Rosie argues the point following passage of a California law that will allow college athletes in that state to make extra money, in violation of NCAA rules.
California has passed legislation that will allow college athletes to make money from endorsements and other sources, flying directly in the face of NCAA rules. Rosie thinks it's long overdue.
Rosie explores the state of the Husker football after Saturday's turnover riddled 48-7 home loss to Ohio State.
What do college aged people think of impeaching President Trump? Some of it will make you roll your eyes, but Rosie says we shouldn't give up hope on the powerful millennial generation.
With the U.S. House considering an impeachment inquiry of President Trump, Rosie looks at some of the history of impeachment and some of the political fallout of an impeachment that could be expected for both major political parties.
Trump-haters in the U.S. House appear to be headed for an impeachment inquiry of President Trump, what Congressional action is being set aside while this sideshow unfolds.
Yesterday, a 16 year old Swedish girl delivered a dire address about the threat of global warming. While her passion appears to be real, is she being "used" by the environmental left.
When President Trump addresses the U.N. General assembly on Tuesday, he is expected to include comments about ending religious persecution worldwide. In an era where it seems religion is losing it's hold, Trump's comments could attract attention back to religion's role in lives worldwide.
Gardner Minshew is setting records as a rookie quarterback in just three games with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Yet another time, as Rosie points out, that he has proven his worth to those that didn't have faith in his talents.
In the U.S. Capitol there are two statues of prominent citizens from every state. Yesterday, Nebraska replaced a statue of William Jennings Bryan with one of Ponda Tribe Chief Standing Bear. Rosie explains why his story is a worthy representative for Nebraska.
Jack Hoffman is a young Husker fan who had the entire state behind him in his battle with pediatric brain cancer. A picture is making the rounds of Jack now playing junior high football and look how he has grown. Rosie talks about the beloved Jack Hoffman phenomenon among Husker fan in today's Rosiedidyaknowzie.
Rosie says that thanks to technology, the U.S. is now the world's biggest oil producer and why the attack on a Saudi Arabian refinery/oil field should not be as a big a blow to our economy as it would have been 40 or 50 years ago.
The love story of a Burt County, Nebraska couple that today mark their 84th wedding anniversary. They are believed to be the longest married couple in America.
Despite all the plans we heard last night from the Democratic candidates to cover all Americans with health care insurance, or Medicare for all; Rosie has a plan that will achieve the same goal and not cost trillions of dollars.
Today Rosie talks politics, troubles for an athlete, and salutes the passing of a powerful athletic supporter and a great Omaha educator.
Rosie observes how the terrorist attacks of 9/11 changed us and how we've lost some of the good that we found within ourselves on that day.
Rosie reflects on the iconic sitcom "The Brady Bunch" on the 50th anniversary of the show's debut on ABC television coming up later this month.
Despite Saturday's overtime loss at Colorado, this is not the same Husker football team that is coming off two 4-8 seasons. Rosie sets out the case that the team is fundamentally on the right track.
The University of Wyoming is just the latest school to have attacks targeting their mascot, the Cowboys. There seems to be no end to what is offending students and faculty on campuses across the fruited plain.
While Hurricane Dorian roars up the east coast, those who preach that burning fossil fuels and other human activity is responsible for the power of Dorian. Rosie lays out the case that this is just the climate change/global warming crowd using the disaster to engage in fear-mongering.
A rivalry between Nebraska and Colorado in football is contrived, especially since the teams are no longer in the same conference and playing each other annually. But while it was called a rivalry in the 80's and 90's because Colorado coach Bill McCartney said it was, there were a few years when the game had the feeling of a rivalry.
Twenty five years after the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 was passed, presidential candidate Senator Elizabeth Warren wants it scrapped. Rosie has the numbers to back up his opinion that the law was wildly successful in reducing violent crime in the U.S.
Rosie talks about the blow back a reporter caught when she released an EPA proposal recommending the temperature we should set our home thermostats. It is both ridiculous and funny.
Rosie has mixed feelings about some suggestions of changing the rules of baseball, mainly to speed up the pace of the game.
Rosie comments on some of the news from the weekend from NFL star Antonio Brown to the passing of legendary sportscaster Jack Whitaker.
Time is a factor in everything from sports to every day life. But Rosie wonders why time has to be a factor in everything. What's the hurry?
In the aftermath of last weekend's mass shootings, there has been renewed talk about enacting "red flag" laws that would allow to judge to block gun possession if a judge rules someone is mentally unstable based on complaints by citizens or police. Rosie points out these laws could have a lot of ways that it will violate an innocent person's constitutional rights.
Rosie advances his thoughts on State Senator John McCollister's weekend statement saying that he blames his own Republican party for enabling racism and white supremacy.
Rosie pauses today to remember the life of Omaha attorney Dean Kratz. His love of the Husker's made him one of the most influential Husker boosters during the second half of the 20th century. Rosie tells us the story of Dean Kratz, who passed away this past week at the age of 95.
Rosie spent some time with former Nebraska Governor Kay Orr Monday evening. Today, he recalls when Governor Orr, now 80 years old, because Nebraska's first female governor.
Today Rosie looks at this weekend's mass shootings in Dayton and El Paso and what role video games could have played in feeding the violence.
Rosie cites facts on our health care problems in the U.S. to illustrate that the presidential candidates debating this week don't have the right solution.
Rosie recaps the Democrat's Presidential Debate on the first night of this second round of debates, and takes note of the numerous topics on which the candidates pandered to voters.
Title IX is a chapter of federal statute that bars discrimination in athletics, and requires parity in the number of male and female student athletes. It's sparked a series of stories by Omaha World-Herald writer Henry Cordes about the number of female athletes that are being allowed to walk-on to various female teams at Nebraska to maintain parity with male sports at NU,. But Rosie points that there is nothing new with padding rosters, even in the days since Title IX was passed in 1972,
Four Husker football players have been ticketed with possession of marijuana in the past few weeks. As more states make marijuana legal to one degree or another and more accepted in our culture , how will coaches handle those caught with weed?
Nebraska isn't the only school that is trying to find a solution to the increasingly difficult task of selling expensive season ticket packages for football.
Even after 50 years, it is amazing to look at the story behind the space program that reached it's zenith with a manned landing on the Moon on July 20, 1969.
Now, more than ever, we need a credible third party candidate to run for President. Because the Democrats and Republicans aren't offering us the right person.
Despite a strong economy, most Americans have concern and one overriding concern is dealing with the ridiculously high costs of health care in the U.S.
Rosie looks into the arrest of a former assistant coach at Marian High School that alleges she sexually assaulted a then 14 year old student at the school in 2013. The question to be answered now is why the assault wasn't reported to police when school officials became aware of the relationship.
Rosie talks about the career on and off the baseball diamond of Omaha's Bob Gibson, who this weekend disclosed that he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Rosie hit on a variety of topics from Bubba Starling to deporting illegal immigrants and a couple other things in today's Rosiedidyaknowzie.
Rosie tells us of the interesting life of Jim Bouton, a major league pitcher who was probably more famous for his tell-all book about baseball, "Ball Four", than he was as a relatively average major league pitcher. Bouton died Wednesday at the age of 80.
Charged with sex trafficking and other charges involving underage girls, the curtain is being pulled back on the strange and sick world Jeffrey Epstein is accused of living in...and whether some other powerful names were part of that world.
Rosie was gone for most of the past two weeks but there are plenty of topics he wanted to comment on in today's series of random thoughts.
Rosie tells some amazing stories of the hard living, hard working New York Post columnist Steve Dunleavy, who died last night at the age of 81. They don't make them like Steve Dunleavy anymore.
As Democratic Senator Bernie Sanders rolls out his plan to make public colleges and trade schools tuition free, and pay off existing student loans for those making less than $100,000, Rosie shares from first hand observation why this is a really stupid idea.
As the community mourns the tragic loss of four talented Gretna High School girls and the serious injury of a fifth in a car accident late Monday evening, Rosie is reminded why parents use tough love with their children in hopes that it will keep them alive. Alas, sometimes even that is not enough.
Yesterday, a House hearing was held on a proposed resolution that would provide for reparations to descendants of slavery. But Rosie believes despite the tarnish that slavery and Jim Crow laws has left on U.S. history, he argues a great deal of the price of slavery was paid long ago.
Teddy Allen was one of the best basketball players to come out of Nebraska, but a tumultuous young home life, the death of his mother, and various demons have caught up with Teddy Allen again. Rosie tells the tale of Teddy Allen.
Rsoie looks back to America 25 years ago this morning and how the nation changed after the freeway police pursuit that led to the arrest of O.J. Simpson on two counts of murder.
Rosie gives us more insight on the Husker's new baseball coach, the U.S. Open winner, and a big gamble by the L.A. Lakers.
As we pay homage to father's this Sunday, Rosie looks at the changes in our culture and society that have diminish the roll of father's. And yet despite what is happening in the big picture, there are still plenty of Dad's doing the job that father's have and should be doing.
There are now reports that Texas A&M baseball coach (and former Husker assistant) Rob Childress will stay put and pass on the open Nebraska coaching job. But Rosie says while that's disappointing, there are plenty of reason's why Nebraska should be able to get the right coach to replace Darrin Erstad.
John Dean, White House Counsel under President Nixon from 1970-73, has made a career of making comparisons of Republican Presidents since 1974 to the Nixon White House. Monday he appeared before the House Judiciary Committee to make a similar case about President Trump. Today, Rosie lays out a case as to why Dean's testimony should be taken with at least a grain of salt.
Thirty four years ago today, Rosie started his first full time radio job at KSAL Radio in Salina, Kansas. Today, Rosie reflects on what has changed and what has stayed the same in his journey through radio.
With a new coach in Husker baseball's near future, now is the time to examine the state of NU's baseball program and what should the expectations be for a program like Nebraska's in the Big Ten.
On this 75th anniversary of D-Day, Rosie offers the first-hand tale of that day from a historian who interviewed the soldiers in the first wave to land on Omaha Beach.
In the midst of the MLB draft, Rosie explores what decisions ballplayers have to make to determine whether they can maximize their value by going pro without finishing their college career, or whether they should stay in school. The same applies for college football and basketball players.
Rosie looks at the ups and downs of the eight year tenure of Darrin Erstad as head baseball coach at Nebraska.
Rosie calls out the media for some suspicious reporting that he sees as it relates to trade and tariffs being pursued by the Trump Administration.
Rosie explains a new fad in youth sports that he can endorse. Today, he explains the reasons behind "Silent Saturdays", asking parents and fans to not coach from the stands. It's being adopted by youth teams of all sports across the country.
Tonight at the Holland Center, the Omaha Sports Commission's Awards ceremony will be be held and include the induction of this year's class for the Omaha Sports Hall of Fame. Rosie gives us some career highlights of this year's honorees.
Former Husker and NFL player Richie Incognito has packed his long history of baggage and has signed a one year contract with the Oakland Raiders. Is this a good decision or not for Incognito? The Raiders? The NFL? Rosie explores it.
He was a successful major league baseball player who is best known for bobbling a ground ball in the 10th inning of game six in the 1986 World Series, seemingly costing the Boston Red Sox a chance to win their first World Series since 1918. Rosie looks at how that one play came to unfairly define the career of Bill Buckner who died Monday at the age of 69 after suffering from Lewy Body Dementia.
Jim describes how retirees are practically invited to flee Nebraska due to high property taxes.
Jim Rose would like A.G. Moos to consider today's "Rosie Did-ya-Knowsie" as he makes this decision!
It's too easy to blame Trump and China for perceived economic woes here in America, as Jim reveals in today's "Rosie Did-ya-Knowsie."
Rosie explains why he isn't on board with the new electric battery scooters that hit Omaha's streets last week.
Creighton and NBA basketball star Kyle Korver gave the commencement address at Creighton's graduation on Saturday and part of his message to graduates was the advantages he has been granted because of white privilege. But he also spoke about how that privilege can be used to affect change.
Rosie makes a connection between the joys and challenges of parenthood with the movement in many states across the country to sharply restrict abortion, knowing full well that at least one of those laws will end up before the U.S. Supreme Court and would challenge Roe vs. Wade.
Golfer John Daly is back in the news after getting a waiver to use a golf cart in this weekend's PGA Championship. Rosie looks back at the checkered history of Daly who only failed in achieving greater success in his golf career by his own behavior.
Rosie cleaned up a few more topics he wanted to comment on after he took a few days off last week..from Gunther Cunningham to Maurice Washington to the trade war with China.
Rosie was gone most of last week and much happened that he addresses in today's Rosiedidyaknowzie.
Rosie tells us about the decision by a class of eight teens who are members of the First United Methodist Church in Omaha who have chosen to not go through confirmation. The group says they are acting in response to the decision by the national governing body of the church to not allow "gay" weddings or accept openly gay clergy.
Rosie observes that as much as the mainstream media will ignore it, some of Joe Biden's words from the past could still come back to haunt him during his presidential campaign.
For the first time since 1962, no Husker names were called in the NFL draft. Rosie explains why this happened and how the Huskers will start a new streak in 2020.
Rosie was disgusted that a so-called journalist of a once respected major newspaper twisted themselves into a pretzel to make the case that the corruption inside the Nixon Administration pales in comparison to the Trump Administration's misdeeds. Rosie mixed in a little history and some facts to correct the misrepresentations.
Iowa is just a signature away from legalizing sports betting which will produce millions in tax revenue for the state. Rosie is among many who see this as another drain as Nebraskans, unable to make sports bets here anytime soon, will pour more money into Council Bluffs casinos and sports books.
The legislature's revenue committee will hold a hearing tomorrow over a plan to offer property tax relief. But Rosie is skeptical that the bill will be successful and whether it will give real relief to the taxpayers that really need it.
Rosie questions why ABC has decided to air a 90 minute special in May that will reprise the classic CBS 70's sitcoms "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons".
On this Good Friday, Rosie delivers the "Open Letter from God" that was originally written and delivered by the legendary Paul Harvey.
Rosie lays out the case for why a popular Westside High teacher will not be back next school year and why the circumstances leading to his departure has him concerned about who really runs the school.
In honor of his late arrival due to a faulty alarm clock, Rosie today lists off some notable times when athletes overslept and missed a game or competition.
Rosie reflects on the history of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and how it has nearly been destroyed by fire after surviving world wars and worse in it's glorious 850 year history.
Family, and friends are reeling over the death of Lincoln talk radio host Coby Mach which police say was an apparent suicide. The questions and angst among family and friends that are left wondering how this happened and what could have been done to avoid this tragic solution.
Rosie today salutes the career of future NBA Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki , not only his more than 30,000 points on the court but the character of Nowitzki off the court.
UCLA is having trouble finding a new men's head basketball coach. Since Nebraska's head coach hiring went so smoothly, Rosie has time to make a few suggestions for their search and a name of a coach that is available.
Rosie comments on the essay former Creighton and current NBA star Kyle Korver has written about white privilege and racism and his pledge to be part of the solution.
High property taxes is the thing that most Nebraska voters would say is the most onerous tax we pay. But Rosie has an idea of who should come together and formulate a bi-partisan solution.
Rosie wraps up his plan to bring correct Nebraska's onerous reliance on property taxes to fund schools and local government.
It was a memorable day yesterday when Fred Hoiberg assumed the role that his grandfather held at NU for nine years in the 1950's and early 60's.
Rosie says soon to depart NU President Hank Bounds deserves a statue for the direction Husker sports is headed after the hires made in athletics during Bounds' tenure.
Tom Izzo is taking the Michigan State Spartans to the Final Four. But like most success stories, we only pay attention when the success has been achieved and not the ups and downs and failures that came along that road.
Rosie talks about some of the aftermath and the options that are available with the release of special counsel Robert Mueller's repot.
The process has changed over the years, but ultimately here is what Bill Moos will be going through to find Nebraska's next men's basketball coach.
With the resignation of Hank Bounds as President of the University of Nebraska, Rosie suggests now might be an opportunity for the Board of Regents to "think outside of the box" and even consider a non-academic leader to bring new thinking to how that job is done.
Assuming Husker basketball coach Tim Miles is fired, Rosie notes that he and most recent Husker coaches have failed in not developing players into NBA talent even if they are not considered to have NBA potential when they are recruited.
Out of control costs for college tuition and students burdened by student loans means we need to rethink how we use student loans and the false expectations that getting a college degree create for embittered young adults.
Rosie says Husker fans should be able to expect a basketball program that regularly makes the NCAA men's tournament
Who is this Beto O'Rourke guy who says he is running for President? Rosie gives us some insight.
In today's culture, should anyone be surprised by the college admissions scandal that broke yesterday?
On the verge of a potential school first run at the NCAA basketball tournament, Rosie looks at the UNO basketball program led by Nebraska born and raised head coach Derrin Hansen.
It's that time of year again when the debate begins again over whether we should make daylight saving time permanent year-around. But this year there is movement at the state and federal level to end the twice per year ritual of changing our clocks.
If you are going to the boy's state basketball tournament in Lincoln this weekend, Rosie recommends you visit the NSAA Hall of Fame and Visitor Center to see the history of high school sports in Nebraska. It's interactive and conveniently located next to Hawks Field in Lincoln.
One man died and another retired yesterday. Rosie looks at how both negotiated the stages of their lives but in two completely different paths.
Rosie observes that after this weekend's girls state basketball tournament, he is reminded again that we could make that game better if we would add the shot clock to high school basketball in Nebraska.
Rosie tells us of the comeback story of girls high school basketball coach John Larsen, who returns to the girl's state basketball tournament in Lincoln today.
It is appropriate as President Trump meets with North Korea's Kim Jung Un in Hanoi, Vietnam that Rosie looks back at the 20th century history of Vietnam, how we got into a war with the communist-run north, and where are relations with that country stand today.
A reference to an African-American Maryland basketball player as having gone "King Kong" in the final minute of a game has led to the suspension of Iowa play by play announcer Gary Dolphin for the rest of the season, and likely ends his career in that position. Rosie points out that there was no racist intent in Dolphin's comments, and points out that hypersensitivity has cost us too many qualified announcers.
Rosie takes note that today is the 39th anniversary of the Miracle in Lake Placid on puts it into perspective of what it meant then and it's legacy today.
It was billed as the biggest regular season game of the season between Duke and North Carolina last night, when in the first minute of the game, Duke's leading scorer Zion Williamson's left shoe literally blew out and he ended up leaving the game with a knee injury. Rosie details how bad this looks for shoemaker, Nike.
It is with no joy that Rosie says that another failed basketball season should prompt a change in the coaching staff at Nebraska. But only if Bill Moos has the right guy for the job, and Rosie tells us what the right guy would bring to the table.
Rosie points out that as he begins his 2020 presidential campaign, Sen. Bernie Sanders can claim he's not a socialist in the purest sense of the word. But his words in the past indicate he is a socialist. Is that what Americans want?
Rosie notes that the national debt surpassed $22 trillion last week. Does it matter and how long can we keep this up?
Rosie takes note of the historic event in Nebraska history that took place 150 years ago today on February 15, 1869.
With a big men's basketball game for the top spot in the Summit League tonight at the Baxter Arena, this is a good chance to see what kind of crowd the team, and UNO athletics in general, can attract while playing at a high level.
Looking back in Husker basketball history, Rosie says Nebraska basketball's swoon could be a set-up for a coaching change at the end of the season. But there are some factors that could keep Tim Miles at the helm.
We're learning why Bob Costas disappeared from NBC sportscasts. Rosie says apparently Costas spoke too much truth.
Newly named Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor is the first former Husker football player to coach an NFL team in over 60 years. To achieve that success by age 35 is impressive but not a surprise when you learn more about Taylor in today's Rosiedidyaknowzie.
The words of a former Husker basketball player may give us a peek into one possible reason for the Husker's struggle.
Rosie tells the story of why the New England Patriot's Julian Edelman was an unlikely choice for Super Bowl MVP going into the big game.
A flare of controversy ginned up in social media caused a small controversy this week surrounding NU athletic director Bill Moos. Regardless of what rumors you hear, listen to Rosie's commentary about Bill Moos before you spread the rumors, because there's plenty of evidence to indicate they just aren't true.
Outrage has been growing over a new New York abortion law and one proposed in Virginia that would create circumstances under which a baby could be killed after it is born. Some call it an abortion, but some like U.S. Senator Ben Sasse correctly calls it "infanticide".
Rosie explores some characteristics of great college basketball coaches and how Nebraska has fallen short for decades in finding those traits in their basketball coaches.
In looking through the recent history of Nebraska basketball, Rosie searches for a common theme that have given the Huskers the embarrassing statistic as the only Power 6 basketball school to never win an NCAA tournament game. And this year's squad may be in a spiral that will keep them out of the tournament again.
Rosie begins a series of Rosiedidyaknowzie's with suggestions and examples of how elected officials can lower property taxes that plague Nebraskans. He gave us a couple of examples today.
Rosie points out that despite the liberal effort to instill class envy in everyone who isn't affluent, there are plenty of reasons why it's been pretty good for this country to keep a few billionaires around.
Rosie tells the story of the Czech Republic tennis player who after a knife attack savagely damaged her playing hand fought her way back to become the world's 6th seeded female tennis player and today played her way into the Australian Open finals.
In the 46 years since abortion was legalized by the U.S. Supreme Court, there are many facts about abortion and teen pregnancy that Rosie found eye-opening.
New Orleans Saint's fans have to accept that the official's error on a non-call in Sunday's NFC title game will just add them to the list of frustrated fans of teams that got screwed and there is nothing that can be done to change the outcome.
There is no doubt that there is a value to the sex offender registry, but are there cases where the burden of being on that registry is too extreme? Rosie illustrates a story where that may be the case.
As offensive as many find the comments of Iowa Congressman Steve King about white supremacy and white nationalism, there have been plenty of other offensive comments made lately that have barely raised an eyebrow. Rosie gives you some examples in today's Rosiedidyaknowzie.
Congressman Steve King is under fire for comments he made to the New York Times that are considered to be racist by some, despite his denials. Rosie points out that based on King's track record, this would not be the first time his opinions have raised controversy,
The internet is buzzing over the story of a man named Dave and his girlfriend, whose only home is a 1997 Suburban, who stopped and helped a man who was stranded along a Kansas City freeway during a snowstorm on Saturday. The man he helped was Chief's lineman Jeff Allen and Dave helped Allen make it to Arrowhead Stadium just in time for the Chiefs to beat the Colts and advance to the AFC Championship game this Sunday. Hear the whole story and the payoff for Dave's random act of kindness.
Rosie offers his observations about the state of politics in our country during the federal government shutdown. Yet as much as declaring a national emergency to provide funding for the wall on the southern border is a temptation, Rosie outlines some consequences which may make that inadvisable.
Rosie focuses on the players who were the difference makers in the just concluded 2018 college football season.
Fran Solich is in Omaha to pick up an award during tonight's Outland Awards ceremony. It is his first public appearance in Nebraska since he was fired as the Husker football coach more than 15 years ago. Today, Rosie looks back not at what happened, but what could have happened for Solich at Nebraska if a few things had been happened differently.
During Rosie's early days in radio, he was in Salina, Kansas where a high school linebaqcker was attracting attention on the field. Hear the story of how Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables became one of the great defensive minds in college football.
Rosie has the story of the rocky road Clemson coach Dabo Swinney walked to become a two time national champion football coach.
Rosie remembers the life of a woman who found the balance between work and the important things in life.
Rosie looks at the political landscape and lays the case on how Democrats and his political foes could succeed in their effort to oust President Trump from the Oval Office.
On this day following early signing day, no one knows how many of these recruits will amount to a hill of beans. But Rosie points out that it is recruit signing that truly is a measure of the value of a coach.
After ending it's football program in 2014, the Alabama -Birmingham football team was revived in 2017 and in just it's second year back, the Blazers finished this year 10-3 with a 37-13 win last night over Northern Illinois in the Boca Raton Bowl.
Rosie makes it personal today as he observes the 25th anniversary of his marriage to his wife, Jana.
A dry-board illustration in the Stanford locker room after they won the national volleyball championship over Nebraska Saturday has drawn some controversy over the Stanford "tree" flipping off Herbie Husker with one hand and pointing a gun at Herbie in the other. But Rosie points out that the elite university has a long history of students offending other schools.
Rosie reflects on the rise of volleyball in Nebraska as the Husker team gets ready to compete in the Final Four with the goal of winning a sixth national championship.
Bubba Starling was a promising Husker football recruit who opted for a baseball career when the Kansas City Royals paid him a $7.5 million signing bonus in 2011, the largest ever paid to a player drafted out of high school. Rosie tells us why last week the Royals let Starling go.
Rosie salutes John Baylor and tells the story of how Baylor became the voice of Nebraska volleyball 25 years ago.
Former Husker Aaron Taylor was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame this weekend, but to assume it was a smooth road for Taylor to that ceremony in New York would be the farthest thing from the truth. Rosie tells his story.
Rosie ponders what is best for the students of Manchester Elementary School in Elkhorn, after principal Dr. Jennifer Sinclair went vogue and told teachers and staff that there would be no acknowledgement of Christmas in the school. Her memo went beyond just banning Christmas songs or obvious religious references, to including candy canes, reindeer, and even red and green items.
Rosie recaps the 41st President's life and the message he left to us in his words and his actions.
14 year old Trevor Canaday was killed by a driver in Saturday evening car accident near 144th and Harrison. That driver has at least two previous DUI's and is suspected of being drunk prior to the wreck. Rosie asks whether this is a case where people with more than one DUI arrest need to face more severe punishment?
If you look back to what Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder inherited when he became head coach of the Wildcats in 1989, you'll even more impressed by how he led K-State to being a football team that was able to compete for league title's and major bowls. Snyder announced his retirement as head coach of Kansas State this weekend.
The basketball play by play announcer said some unflattering things about the Iowa basketball team during a break where his microphone should have been off. That leads to a two game suspension for the announcer, but was an over reaction by Iowa athletic director Gary Barta? Rosie think so and cites a pattern of times that it appears the AD took questionable actions.
A new report says almost 1/3rd of millennials with a college degree still live with their parents. Rosie suggests that while the cost of housing and student debt may play a role, you have to look at a pattern of parenting contributing to the high number still hanging out in their parent's basement.
Rosie makes the case that tariffs we're exchanging with countries around the world may have made sense to some degree 100 years ago, don't make as much sense today. He tells us why.
In many occupations, age can be used as a negative...but it doesn't seem that trend applies to college football coaches.
Winning a state title in high school football or boy's basketball adds an extra shine to a school's reputation. So after 50 years, Omaha's Burke High School won their first state Class A football championship last evening at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln.
College football is plagued with schools that make bad football coach hires, but are also guilty of being too quick to fire some coaches that just need a little time to get their program off the ground.
Rosie says that CNN correspondent Jim Acosta had his White House credentials pulled because he forgot the story isn't about him.
The San Francisco 49er's invited the football team and cheerleaders from the Paradise High School to their game Monday night against the New York Giants. Rosie tells us the whole story of these kids, 90% of whom lost their homes in last week's fire, getting a brief reprieve from the hell that has left many with little more than the shirt on their back.
Rosie looks at Husker running back Devine Ozigbo who started the year as the third team running back, but through his own fight and grit has put himself on the verge of a 1000 yard season.
An early Veterans Day message from Rosie about what he feels should be higher on our list of important holidays in this country.
One Republican and one Democrat, both with at least 40 years of holding elected offices in Nebraska saw their time in public service likely coming to an end in the near future. One lost a race for re-election, the other will end his service because voters placed terms limits on his job. Hear more about these two public servants in today's Rosiedidyaknowzie.
Rosie tells us some history on how we came to observe the first Tuesday in November as election day.
Today, Rosie looks at the 4015 days since Nebraska lost to Kansas football, 76-39, in an embarrassing performance in the waning days of the Bill Callahan era at Nebraska. In the past 4015 days, Rosie points out that there have been similarities in the football programs of Nebraska and Kansas.
Big Ten schools like traditions and Ohio State has plenty of them. But here is the story behind one tradition of over 50 years at Ohio State that involves a 1960's pop song.
Despite Nebraska appearing to be the favorite to get a commitment from Wandale Robinson, news came this morning that it appears a strong last minute pitch by Kentucky may lure the Frankfort . KY native to stay at home. Rosie picks inside the history of recruiting and some of the tactics that still go one.
Creighton is internally investigation an allegation that the Bluejay basketball team may have offered money and a job to the parents of a much sought after recruit who ultimately did not come to Creighton. Rosie says that while there is no indication at this point that Creighton violated any NCAA rules, just being in the vicinity of something unethical just simply looks bad.
Rosie offers his definition of "nationalism" and asks if being a nationalist always so bad?
The Pittsburgh synagogue shooting is yet another ugly chapter in the long history in the inexplicable hate directed toward Jews.
The blame game has begun over who or what motivated someone to send pipe bomb type devices to prominent Democrats and vocal opponents of President Trump. The fact that the speculation is based on no information, no known motive, and no suspect is inconvenient.
Defensive end Ben Stille did himself proud, did his state proud, and did his team proud in a symbolic way this week.
Rosie takes us back to the Cuban Missile Crisis 56 years ago today, but points back to 1983 when were it not for a Soviet nuclear weapons technician that used common sense rather than follow protocol, we could have been engulfed in the fiery hell of a nuclear war.
As Nebraska voters consider an initiative on the November ballot that would expand Medicaid to cover 90,000 currently uninsured Nebraskans, Rosie offers some alternatives on how to cover this $100 million dollar expansion.
Everyone is speculating what the Husker football needs to get back to the top, but in the end, Rosie says it's ultimately about the coaches.
When Minnesota plays the Huskers on Saturday, you will see two programs with a long history of great football that has been missing for the Huskers for almost 20 years and for Minnesota for over 50 years. Yet these two programs, to varying degrees, have reason to look forward to the future.
After 25 years as head coach for the Husker women's gymnastics team, Dan Kendig abruptly retired yesterday. Rosie lays out the possible causes of Kendig's retirement.
After an upset defeat over a Top 10 ranked team, if you weren't already aware of what's happening with the Cyclone's football program, you should be now. And it all starts with their third year head coach Matt Campbell.
Rosie points out that Husker fans recalling the past all the time, especially as the team struggles, isn't helpful for today's teams and specifically the players.
He flummoxes his critics to the point that they lose their minds, but as President Trump showed in his rally last night in Council Bluffs, his straight in your face approach attracts a lot of Americans.
A career that has had some down mixed in with the ups, Drew Brees has set the record for most passing yards in NFL history.
The father of a basketball recruit testified that a Creighton assistant coach offered him $100,00 and a sweet job in Omaha to get his son to play for the Bluejays.
Rosie notes Sen. Ben Sasse's relevant comments on the Senate floor about the Constitution on Wednesday evening and how that is not being followed at this time in the nation's history.
The departure of Tyjon Lindsey as well as Tristan Gebbia, and Keyshawn Johnson, Jr. last year are three of the four-star recruits from Mike Riley's 2017 recruiting class that shows ability on the field as a high-school player does not mean success in college.
Scott Frost's management style is being put to the test as he looks at the Husker's 0-4 record and at those players who are not entirely on-board with the program.
Rosie runs down all of the accusations that have been made involving sexual misconduct and outlines why he has trouble believing any of them.
Rosie points out that four witnesses have sworn that Dr. Blasey-Ford told them about the incident she recalls from high school when Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh allegedly sexually assaulted her. But still no witnesses that say it happened, just hearsay. That's not admissible in most cases in court, why should it be in potentially destroying a man's career.
The culture of the Husker football program is being rebuilt by Scott Frost and his staff, but the damage of the past 15 years can't be changed overnight and that is part of what we have seen on the field.
Rosie explains why with today's Husker football team, it isn't fair to look back at Husker successes, but why fans should look forward to the team's future.
Rosie looks at one of the foundations of our system that assumes a person is innocent until proven guilty. It appears left leaning politicians in Washington find that far to inconvenient as it relates to Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
Earlier this week,. retired Big 8 football referee, Vance Carlson died in Ellis, Kansas. Rosie remembers Carlson as a charming and passionate referee who loved the game and the players. Carlson was 92.
Rosie says in the political ploy to delay a confirmation vote on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is making a mockery of the confirmation process.
Rosie examines the background of the woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct when they were in high school and he questions the politics in play that are manipulating the story.
Rosie takes a philosophical look at the Huskers 0-2 start and explains why he remains convinced that Scott Frost etal will get this train on track.
Rosie talks about the Omaha World Herald story this morning reporting the office hours that State Auditor Charlie Janssen keeps at his office in the state capital, and the frequency with which he spends extended time in the middle of the day at a Lincoln sports bar. But one question that is thinly answered is whether he is getting the job done he was elected to do.
Rosie reports that a woman saying she was a victim of Dr. Larry Nassar at Michigan State filed a claim the day before the deadline, but no one and no documentation can be found about the incident she alleges happened. A curious story from today's Rosiedidyaknowzie.
Rosie says that despite the relentless bashing directed as President Trump by the media and his opponents, he isn't the first to be subjected to this type of treatment.
Today Rosie looks back at how our country has changed for better and worse since the 9/11 attacks seventeen years ago today.
Rosie breaks down the bigger story of Serena Williams meltdown directed at a judge at the U.S. Open women's final on Saturday.
You knew him as Burt Reynolds, but to his Florida State teammates and many of his personal friends, he was just known as Buddy. Rosie has more on the football career of Reynolds, who was a likely professional football prospect.
Rosie says it's more than just concerns over concussions that have fewer young athletes playing football.
Former Colorado head coach was let out of the home long enough to crack on Nebraska at a new conference yesterday. But the Buffs coach that sought to create a rivalry with the Huskers, and succeeded to some extent, had plenty in his history to deserve the ire of more than just Husker fans.
Rosie talks about the options NU Athletic Director Bill Moos has before him to resolve the cancellation of Saturday's game with Akron, first for the players and a close second for the fans.
Rosie says there is a special knack Nebraskans have for expressing what some would call "love", often times at sporting events like Husker football.
Rosie takes us back to 2008 and the world that existed when John McCain picked Sarah Palin as his vice-presidential running mate. And while Palin was clearly not the V-P candidate that would help the ticket that already faced an uphill battle against an energized base for Barack Obama, it seems petty that Palin has been encouraged to NOT attend Sen McCain's funeral.
Rosie talks about whether Husker coach Scott Frost missed an opportunity to have a ready-to-go backup quarterback with Tristan Gebbia leaving the team.
Rosie examines the many "what if's" that have been brought up in the past 24 hours since Husker backup quarterback Tristan Gebbia withdrew from school and asked to be released from his football scholarship.
Rosie recounts the story of John McCain's capture, torture and five years as a POW in the Vietnam War and asks if most of us could make that kind of sacrifice for our country.
Rosie gives us a digest of the 23 page report on the former Ohio State football assistant accused of physically abusing his wife, among other allegations. In the end the extent of Ohio State's action against Coach Urban Meyer for his role is an apparent cover-up is a three game suspension.
Former Husker and NFL star Richie Incognito has had another run in after a melee he caused at his father's funeral. But Rosie tells us something you may not know that could play a rule in his life-long struggle with controlling his anger.
The announcement of the retirements of the Omaha World-Herald's iconic writers Steve Jordan, Mike Kelly and Lee Barfknecht is not just a sign that those three gentleman have reached retirement age, but a result of the decline of newspapers role as a powerful news source of a community.
The NCAA is going to allow college athletes preparing for the draft to be allowed some use of agents and still be able to return to school if they don't sign with a professional team. But Rosie says that isn't enough.
As the search continues for 20 year old Mollie Tibbetts with hopes and prayers that she returns home, Rosie recalls the similar disappearance that ended in the tragic discovery of the body of Candice Harms, an 18 year old college student in Lincoln in 1992. How does the tale of Tibbetts and Harms make us want to be more aware of how young women can protect themselves and how we can help keep them safe.
Independence works for coaches and administrators until one of them falls short of meeting their responsibilities.
There doesn't appear to be a quick resolution in the cards over whether Ohio State coach Urban Meyer reported a case of domestic violence by one of his assistants. Rosie outlines where some of the blame is being spread in this controversy.
In today's Rosiedidyaknowzie, Rosie points out that the high expectations for the Huskers this year mean nothing until the guys prove it on the field.
Rosie says Urban Meyer ignoring allegations that an assistant coach had physically abused his wife in today's environment has set the Ohio State football coach up for a fall.
The NBA signing a partnership deal with gambling giant MGM and a high court ruling allowing sports gambling in any state that wants it is moving open sports gambling ever closer, for better or for worse.
NBA star LeBron James said he would never forget about his hometown of Akron, Ohio. Monday, he kept that promise.
In today's Rosiedidyaknowzie, Jim examines the objections from the LGBTQ community at the Husker's re-hiring of long-time Husker assistant football coach Ron Brown. Brown has been vocal in espousing his Christian beliefs, including the religions objection to homosexuality.
It was an offense that needed certain skilled athletes to succeed. But when a college team had thoise players and used that offense....look out! Rosie looks back on the offense originally known as the triple option when it was created 50 years ago at the University of Texas.
Husker coach Scott Frost continued to speak confidently about the future of Husker football at the Big Ten Media Days in Chicago this week. Husker fans love it and the future is bright. But Rosie reminds us that positive talk will have to result in positive results on the field.
This weekend, a 36 year old with 12 years on the Web.com tour won the Pinnacle Bank Championship here in Omaha and 42 year old Tiger Woods made a run at the British Open. The older guys (by the standard of athletics) can still show the young how it's done.
One of the early leaders at the Pinnacle Bank Championship is virtually blind in one eye. Rosie tells us how that happened and how he has overcome his handicap to excel in his sport.
President Trump did something we haven't seen much before, he apologized. Claiming he said "would" when he meant to say "wouldn't" at a Monday news conference, thus appearing to disagree with our intelligence that link Russia with interfering with the 2016 election. Rosie notes that it's slip ups like this that Trump needs to be better at avoiding, and he lays the ultimate blame for that on President Trump.
With a lot of negative feedback about President Trump's summit with Vladimir Putin, Rosie observes that there was another American President that had a summit with a Russian leader that was less than satisfying. He has that story into today's Rosiedidyaknowzie.
Rosie tells us some interesting background of the 56 game hitting streak by Joe DiMaggio, a record set this date in 1941 that still stands in Major League Baseball 77 years later.
Rosie comments on the talk around town about E.D. (eminent domain) as Douglas County prepares to use that power to buy a building at 18th and Harney, against the owner's wishes, to build a new juvenile justice center.
Rosie tells President Trump why he should learn from the examples set by President George H.W. Bush (a.k.a. 41).
As we begin the confirmation process for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, Rosie looks back at a time when that process became political. It was 1987 and it resulted in the creation of a new term in the political vernacular, "being Borked".
This is the 100th anniversary of Heisman Trophy winner Niles Kinnick's birthday, and Rosie wonders what contributions he would have made to our nation, beyond athletics, if he had not been killed in a Naval air training accident in 1943 during World War II
Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan could be the next Speaker of the U.S. House, but first he has to deal with allegations by former Ohio State athletes that when Jordan worked in the OSU athletic department, he knew a team doctor was using his position as a physician to sexually assault the players. The former athletes say Jordan knew, but didn't report the abuse.
On Independence Day, Rosie told the story of the founding father's who met in Philadelphia to write and sign the Declaration of Independence. Fifty six men who had the most to lose, and put it all on the line to break from England and establish a new nation.
It is Rosie's opinion in today's essay that select sports teams aren't really worth the time, money and effort by a family until the youth reaches a certain age and skill level.
Rosie tells us about some of America's great history was formed by some people that had backgrounds and intentions that belie their real intentions.
Rosie delivers an essay on the 155th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and how that battle changed the direction of the war, the purpose of the Civil War, and the path the nation remains on today.
Rosie asks whether there is a deeper movement in this country that a 28 year old self-described socialist defeated a 10 term Congressman in the Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat in the Bronx. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won the nomination on a $200,000 budget, a fraction of her opponent's war chest.
When Dave Van Horn was offered the head baseball coaching job at Arkansas 16 years ago, he was prepared to pass on the chance to coach at his alma mater and stay at Nebraska. But there was essentially one factor that led him to return to Fayetteville rather than stay in Lincoln. Tonight his Razorbacks open a best two of three series against Oregon State to determine the national champion.
Getting drafted in the early second round of the NBA draft is great news for former Creightom Bluejay, Khyri Thomas, but it's also a disappointed for a player that had been thought to be first round caliber. Rosie explains what a difference it could make in today's Rosiedidyaknowzie.
Rosie looks at examples of the ups and downs of zero tolerance policies because there is no harder standard to maintain.
After viewing tape from a January incident, it's becoming increasingly hard to believe that a few Milwaukee cops did not act improperly and mistreated NBA player Sterling Brown during a stop in a Walgreen's parking lot at 2 in the morning. And for all of the respect Rosie has for the dangerous job that police officers courageously do everyday, the improper actions of a few bad cops that night leaves him disappointed.
Rosie lays out some facts about fake news and how it's impacting the way Americans think about some pretty important things.
With a little history lesson, Rosie points out that President Trump meeting with an evil dictator or separating children from their illegal alien parents is not the first time a President has done the same. In fact, many president's have done the same.
As the U.S. Open begins play today, Rosie details how amateurs can qualify to make one of the 156 spots in the Open. Could this be the year an amateur wins, like Omaha's own Johnny Goodman when he became the last amateur to win it in 1933? It's a golfer's dream.
On Tuesday, President George H.W. Bush celebrated his 94th birthday, the first President ever to live to that age. Along with longevity, Rosie honors the 41st president for the purpose-driven life he has lived as a great American.
Major league all star pitcher Tommy John regrets the revolutionary surgery that bears his name, that gave him 14 more years in the major leagues, when it appeared his career was over.
After Omahan Bud Crawford's victory to win the WBO welterweight title Saturday night, his stock is rising as the best boxer currently in the world. But who is the greatest athlete from Omaha? Rosie makes the case for who he would install as the best athlete to hail from the Big O.
Rosie is a proud pappy with news that his son, Jackson Rose, was drafted Wednesday by the Miami Marlins. Today, Rosie looked back at his son' development into a professional baseball player and the lesson learned that you should never fire yourself because great things come from keeping your eye on the ball (no pun intended).
Today, the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, led Rosie to reflect on the accomplishments of Bobby Kennedy and how his legacy lives on today.
Details of Scott Frost's contract with Nebraska were released yesterday. The contract pays Frost $5 million per year plus the potential for almost another million if he wins a national championship. While it's some big numbers, Rosie points out several reasons why this should be viewed as an investment.
Rosie details comments Golden State head coach Steve Kerr made about the NFL's new policy regarding standing during the national anthem that would indicate that he has more problems with this county than just being an avowed Trump-hater.
Rosie explains why he feels little sympathy for the servers at a Chicago area Twin Peaks restaurant for their claim that the location's demands on female servers amounted to sexual harassment.
Rosie takes note of Minnesota Golden Gophers baseball coach John Anderson whose team is the number one seed in this weekend's Big Ten Tournament at T.D. Ameritrade Park. In 37 years at the helm, Anderson has built a decent record with over 1300 wins, but Rosie notes for Anderson it's about building young men for life, not just for baseball.
Today's Rosiedidyaknowzie is on Huskers athletic director who after seven months on the job is wasting no time leaving his mark on the Husker athletic program.
Rosie details the firing of former Husker coach Frank Solich and why now is the perfect time to have Solich back to honor him for his years as a player, assistant coach, and head coach of the Huskers.
Rosie points out a perfect example this week of "yellow journalism" or "fake news" in the media reporting that President Trump called illegal immigrants "animals", Totally taking his comments about the violent MS-13 gang out of context.
The firing of a tennis and golf coach at Nebraska shows Husker fans that Athletic Director Bill Moos does expect all sports program need to compete, not just the money sports like football, basketball and volleyball.
Using some historical facts, Rosie suggests that President Trump could talk his way out of a deal to denuclearize North Korea. And Rosie suggests it would be wiser to let the hard negotiations be handled quietly by the diplomats.
With yesterday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling to allow states to decide whether to allow wagering on sports, Rosie makes the case that Nebraska will be missing an opportunity for lots of tax dollars if it doesn't move to allow gambling on sports.
Rosie recaps the amazing career of radio and newspaper sports reporter Sid Hartman, who continues to inform and entertain Minnesota sports fans at the age of 98.
Straight talking Husker coach Scott Frost stumbled a little this week with some conflicting comments about his support of his former school, UCF, making a case that they were entitled to a share of the national championship because they were the only undefeated Division 1 football team in the 2017-18 season.
Rosie details how Nebraska (and Creighton to an extent) coaches have a history failing to offer a roster spot to in-state kids who take their talent elsewhere, the latest being the basketball star from Winnebago, David Wingett, who has committed to Memphis.
In a speech this week, the mother of former Duke basketball player Wendell Carter said being an NCAA basketball player is like slavery or being in prison. While a misguided comparison, the point is well taken that restrictions on athletes for "extra benefits" should probably be a thing of the past.
Is Hus2ker basketball coach Tim Miles taking a gamble on hiring new associate head basketball coach Armon Gates after the five year veteran of the Northwestern staff left a new job at Florida after just three weeks? Rosie lays out the case, but only time will prove if the bet pays off.
In small towns, when they run out of real things to say about you, they start making things up.
Rosie relates that the social media firestorm over "comedian" Michelle Wolf's appearance at the White House Correspondent's Dinner shows us that it is a place for people to make their voice heard, sometimes to the chagrin of others. But in the end, was what she said deserving of that firestorm?
Rosie observes that "comedian" Michelle Wolf spent an inordinate amount of time attacking and demeaning her fellow women during her appearance at the White House Correspondents dinner on Saturday night in Washington.
Rosie cites the history of the Korean War and the fact that today the leaders of North and South Korea pledged that there would be no more war on the Korean peninsula, effectively calling for a formal end to the Korean War that began in 1950 but for which no peace treaty was ever signed.
Though we're hearing about radical protesting English professors at NU and other schools, by his own experience, Rosie says some of his English teachers/professors may have been a bit eccentric but often time achieved their goal of inspiring their students.
Two NU associate professor's protested the NRA by harassing an NRA activist and his wife and one professor, Patricia Hill, was charged with destruction of property during the January incident in Virginia. Yet there has been no response beyond a non-response from the University of Nebraska and Rosie wonders what it will take for Chancellor Ronnie Green to address the future of these professors at NU.
Nebraska athletics department acknowledges that the are considering whether to change the traditional "tunnel music" from Alan Parsons Project's "Sirius" to something else this fall, as was exhibited by the use of "Come Together" during the spring game. Rosie ponders if it's time to make a change or if the school should stick the same music that has been used the past quarter century.
Rosie explains why after Saturday's Spring Game, it is clear who should be the starting Husker quarterback this fall.
Rosie tells the story of the amazing 76 plus year relationship, 73 of those years as husband and wife, between President George and Barbara Bush.
Rosie doesn't think former FBI Director James Comey is fooling anyone with his implications regarding President Trump and then couching those allegations by saying maybe or possibly. Then why is he even saying it?
While Darin Erstad proved to be one of the most talented Huskers to ever wear the baseball uniform, after a Big Ten title in 2017 Erstad's squad is struggling through the season and may need to win 10 of their 15 remaining conference games to even get into the Big Ten tournament. What does the driven and determined Erstad need to do to get his team on track.
As the NHL playoff get underway, Rosie regales us with some of the great traditions and moments that make playoff hockey something every sports fan should embrace.
In testimony before Congress this week, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg was questioned by many senators, including Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse. Included with his questions was a lesson on the First Amendment and Facebook putting itself in a position where it must accept the responsibility to uphold it.
Rosie explores the story of Masters champion Patrick Reed's estrangement from his family.
Patrick Reed won the Masters title Sunday and while most people wouldn't call him a "bad guy", Rosie tells us his road to inning the green jacket had a few potholes along the way.
Rosie observes that Conor McGregor's arrest after going on a rampage at a UFC event on Thursday is just another reason why UFC and MMA is too dangerous and should go.
The Omaha World Herald's Sam McKewon writes this morning that the number of scanned tickets at some Nebraska home football games is substantially lower than the announced attendance. Rosie explains how this violates the first principle of public relations which is "tell the truth".
On the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosie explores how we have advanced, and in some cases failed to advance, in the arena of race and racial relations in the United States.
Rosie tells us the change in approach Villanova coach Jay Wright made several years ago and how that culture led Villanova to it's second mens basketball national championship in three years last night.
Rosie explores the burden of addictions as it relates to the battles of former NFL quarterback Todd Marinovich, who was arrested twice in March for various charges related to drug and alcohol possession and abuse, an on-going problem that has plagues Marinovich.
Rosie spoke on the passing of former Husker quarterback Dave Humm who played on the team from 1972-1975 and went on to a long career on and off the field with the Oakland Raiders. He died Wednesday after a 30 year battle with multiple sclerosis. He was 65.
With the Trump supporting characters Dan and Roseanne Connor in the "Roseanne" re-boot, Rosie reveals that there are actual real-life conservatives in Hollywood.
Rosie makes the point that contrary to the calls for more gun control laws, it is actually during these times that the second amendment to the U.S. Constitution is more important now than ever.
As Rosie points out, the Kansas Jayhawks has a legendary history in almost 120 years of playing basketball in Lawrence. As we saw in Omaha this weekend, this season is no exception as the Jayhawks head for another appearance in the Final Four.
As Loyola-Chicago makes it's Cinderella run through the NCAA man's basketball tournament you have to wonder with Sister Jean on their bench could Loyola actually be on a mission from God?
Porter Moser was an average player when he walked on to play for Tony Barone at Creighton in the late 80's. But his drive even then was his strongest asset and that has led Moser to the NCAA Sweet 16 where he has delivered Loyola-Chicago, a Jesuit school in the Missouri Valley Conference, a mid-major conference.
From football coach Mike Gundy to accessing former members of the military, there are creative ways being discussed to make school's safe.
Rosie lists numerous signs that our culture is becoming increasingly coarse, and the sports world is certainly no exception.
16th seed University of Maryland-Baltimore County beating #1 seed Virginia on Friday was a memorable upset to be sure. But Rosie still stands by an upset 38 years ago that will probably never be matched.
In a style uniquely his, Jim Rose remembers Augie Garrido. A college baseball coach that won five College World seriues titles with two different teams. He won 1975 college games in his career and was a big proponent of Omaha and of the College World Series being played in Omaha. Garrido died Thursday at age 79 after suffering a stroke last weekend.
Students across the country walking out of school Wednesday in response to school shootings offered Rosie a teaching moment with his own 17 year old daughter.
The passing of Stephen Hawking moved Jim to note the impactful life Hawking lived after being told he had two years to live when he was first diagnosed with ALS. Yet Hawking met every challenge the disease presented to him in the 55 years that he lived with the disease before dying early today in England at the age of 76
Basketball has long been Creighton University's forte, at least compared to many other programs and certainly compared to Nebraska. So now as the NCAA tournament gets underway, it is the Bluejays time to shine.
Rosie opens the door on the NSAA Hall of Fame in Lincoln. More than a museum, it is an interactive history of the best of the best in high school athletics and activities in the state of Nebraska.
Husker coach Tim Miles told BTN that the Huskers with 13 wins in the Big Ten will get into the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Rosie looks at Mile's logic and while it's possible, a few things would have to fall into place.
Rosie reviews yesterday meltdown during a media whirlwind of Sam Nunberg, a relatively unknown aide in the early days of President Trump's campaign who was subpoenaed by the investigation into alleged collusion with Russia in the 2016 election cycle. Rosie includes some of the lowlights of Nunberg's day on the cable news channels including CNN's Erin Burnett asking him if had been drinking.
There is an inspiring story about Shaquem Griffin, the Central Florida football star who impressed everyone at this weekend's NFL combine, despite the fact he only has one hand.
Rosie reports that the unofficial "black" national anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing" has made a comeback and was played at several NBA and some college basketball games during February's Black History Month. Rosie questions though if using this song, a beautiful song to be sure, works against uniting the country if not actually furthering the divide.
On this 151st anniversary of Nebraska's statehood, Professor Rose gives us a history lesson about how Nebraska had to overcome to Presidential vetoes to achieve statehood.
Rosie suggests college basketball can end the charade that players are not getting any pay or extra benefits by allowing players to make money as a compensation for their skills on the court.
Rules regarding college basketball players having no contact with agents were put in place for a reason. But recent stories of players accused of improper contact with agents indicate the NCAA's rules are running roughshod over some players who did nothing or virtually nothing wrong.
Iowa point guard Jordan Bohannon intentionally missed a free throw Sunday to avoid breaking the record of a Hawkeye legend who died too soon. Rosie tells the story of a young man whose selfless act kept his own name out of the record books.
Rosie reflects on the life and leadership of a man worthy of the title of "America's Pastor". The Reverend Billy Graham died early this morning at his North Carolina home. He was 99.
Even if the "nip slip" by French ice dancer Gabriella Papadakis was an accident, could the Olympic broadcast service that provided the video feed avoided airing it to the world? Rosie thinks they could ave, but explains in today's Rosiedidyaknowzie why the wardrobe malfunction could have a potentially positive impact to the Games lagging ratings on TV and online.
After being roundly criticized for her performance of the national anthem, Fergie makes another addition to the list of "anthem fails" that Rosie lists off and gives examples of in today's report. But he closes with the national anthem performance that 26 years later still stand as thew gold standard of how to do it right.
After Wednesday's tragic high school shooting in Florida, Rosie suggests that we should take the time to talk to and know our teens, because the pressures of being a teen are much different today than they were when we were teens.
Yesterday, Rosie cited the problems Nebraska is facing with it's budget shortfall. Today, he offered suggestions on how a good portion of that shortfall could be recovered without draconian cuts to education, social services and other state funded programs.
UN-Kearney cutting three men's sports is just a small example of the cuts that are coming as the state deals with a big budget shortfall. But Nebraskans have to decide do we make the cuts, or prepare to pay more taxes?
Today Rosie opines that Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon made a mistake in refusing to meet with Vice-President Mike Pence after being invited to by the Vice-President. Rippon is openly gay and has protested Pence's previous positions regarding homosexuality.
Rosie observes that the fallout against the US Olympic Committee is building over their failure to act in the case of Dr. Larry Nassar and other cases of abuse and sexual abuse of Olympic athletes in training.
On this day after national football signing day, Rosie lists the best high school football players of the past for each of the Omaha metro high schools.
Free speech controversies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have spread to the Nebraska Legislature where a bill would require the University to report free speech policies and details of instances in involving free speech demonstrations. Rosie doesn't think that should be necessary.
With Omaha Public School's planning a $405 million bond issue on the May ballot, Rosie questions the inner workings of how bonds impact OPS taxpayers.
Rosie says the facts show that the NBA needs to work with college basketball, and visa versa, to eliminate the corruption that comes with the big money in the college sport and the lure of big money for your players.
Janet Jackson's exposed breast was all the talk of Super Bowl XXXVIII, 14 years ago today. And with Justin Timberlake making a return appearance as the Super Bowl halftime performer, Rosie recalls what happened then and what we know about was actually happened that night.
Rosie opines that the Grammy's suffered record low ratings because the self-absorbed performers and their political statements in many cases that Rosie cites, did nothing but expose their hypocrisy.
Rosie comments on actress Sharon Stone calling out the overkill that she sees in the #MeToo movement where many men accused of improper sexual behavior are automatically and falsely presumed to be guilty of being sexual predators.
The sentencing of Dr. Larry Nassar for the sexual assault of potentially hundreds of Olympic hopefuls is not the end, but is resonating through USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University for those who knew or should have known what was happening with Nassar. And it should
Rosie says it is good for college basketball and for Creighton to have Connie Yori back, even if it is as a part-time adviser to the Bluejay's women's basketball program.
A Minnesota attorney Monday compared the #MeToo movement to the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II, an offensive comparison if you know the history in the internment camps.
With parenthood being one of life's greatest joy, how perverse is it that two California parents seemingly reveled in the suffering of their 13 children.
Grueling training, injuries, and the cover-up of allegations of child sexual abuse in the elite-gymnastics programs in the U.S. will now come under more scrutiny. Rosie says USA Gymnastics is a broken model that must be fixed.
Rosie observes an example of media bias and lack of professionalism on display in Tuesday's news conference with White House physician Dr. Ronny Jackson on President Trump's physical.
With the passing of legendary sportscaster Keith Jackson over the weekend, Rosie remembered Jackson's life and his amazing impact on our memories of thrilling sporting events from the Olympics to, of course, college football.
With the release of the movie, "I, Tonya", Rosie looks back at the 1994 attack on Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan that was later linked to rival skater Tonya Harding's husband and an associate and explores what we know now about that memorable assault and the aftermath.
Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz is being sued by neighbors who says he is violating homeowners association rules, refuses to pay a $9400 assessment to pay his share to replace roads in his subdivision, and has an unreasonable demand for privacy. As a result, Rosie lists some of his favorite "bad neighbor" stories.
An interesting challenge has been leveled by Bass Pro Shops CEO on what departing Cabela's executives should do with their severance money.
The word "hero" is often overused, but some of sport's greatest "heroes" may deserve that designation based on the obstacles they overcame to achieve phenomenal success.
The #MeToo movement on full display at last night's "Golden Globes" awards show could have some unintended consequences for the women's movement.
Rosie comments on Central Florida's claim to the football national championship and looks through history to illustrate that as far-fetched as it seems, they definitely have a right to claim the title.
Could this be the beginning of something big for Iowa State football? Rosie says there are a few reasons why you can't count them out.
Rosie discusses the possible reasons why Husker offensive lineman Nick Gates announced his intentions to make himself available for the NFL draft.
Rosie explores the reasons that NFL attendance and viewership is off this year and whether there are some solutions that might keep the league relevant to American football fans.
Rosie talks about Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder trying to create a scenario where his son would be his successor. But it's to be seen if that would be successful for the Wildcats.
A sweet story from Rosie of the Christmas spirit and meaning of Christmas. We wish you a Merry Christmas.
Olympic gymnastics gold medalist McKayla Maroney has filed suit against the U.S. Olympic Committee, Michigan State and Dr. Larry Nassar for sexual abuse she suffered by Nassar while on the Olympic Team. The suit claims Maroney was forced to sign an illegal agreement to not disclose the abuse in exchange for money.
Rosie recaps the tax cut and jobs act that is passing through Congress today and discusses the economic impact that Republicans are hoping for and expecting to occur as a result of the passage of the legislation.
Rosie looks at the history of Berkshire Hataway and the company's stock, which topped out at $300,000 for a single share during trade yesterday.
Rosie looks back and the simple beginnings of Nebraska's volleyball team that has now won two of the last three National Championships, five national titles overall, and has been to the Final Four three straight years.
Rosie talks about Husker volleyball coach John Cook...his journey to Nebraska and why he has earned his place on the Mount Rushmore of college volleyball coaches.
Rosie spells out how the coarsening of our society over the past 35-40 years has contributed to an environment where sexual harassment has become so commonplace.
Rosie tells us about the history of Alabama and how that may or may not play into today's special election for the open U.S. Senate seat between Democrat Doug Jones and Republican Roy Moore who is accused of sexual improprieties.
Many Husker fans feel the arrival of Scott Frost will encourage more players entering the walk-on program at NU, but Rosie reminds us that the challenges of being a walk-on aren't exactly what they were 20 or 30 years ago.
Rosie asks why those being accused of sexual harassment are being labeled as guilty without any chance to defend themselves using the constitutionally guaranteed right to due process?
Rosie says that those that are sexually harassed or abused are victims, but those falsely accused are victims too...and their names are known by the public.
Rosie talks about the rough 15 years that Husker football has been through, but confidence that the foundation survives for Scott Frost to revive the program.
Jim and Gary talk with Sean Callahan, Joel Makovicka, and Mike Rucker before Scott Frost is officially introduced as Nebraska's new head coach. After the news conference (also heard here), a few moments with Tom Osborne.
Rosie tells us how a Jesuit school in Spokane built it's basketball program into a national powerhouse.
Rosie talks about the pain felt by fans of a popular coach leaving a program and anticipates that Central Florida fans will feel that pain as early as this weekend.
Rosie details examples of the inexact process of finding and hiring a new head football coach at the college level. But the stories are true in all sports at all levels.
Jim and Gary welcome special guests Jason Peter, Eric Crouch, Johnny Rodgers, Charlie McBride, and more leading up to, and following, the announcement that Mike Riley has been fired as Nebraska's head coach.
Tennessee was prepared top hire Greg Schiano as their new head coach but then backed out after believing false rumors about Schiano from his days on the Penn State staff.
Rosie says that there is reason to believe that better days for Husker football are now in sight, after the darkness of the past 15 plus years.
Rosie tells a cautionary tale of the life of David Cassidy who passed away Tuesday at the age of 67.
The father of one of the UCLA basketball players shows no appreciation for the release of his shoplifting son that could have earned his son a three year prison sentence in a Chinese prison.
Rosie says that despite everyone feeling bad that a nice guy like Mike Riley has apparently failed with the Nebraska football program, there are many examples of nice coaches who have had much success.
Hall of Fame basketball coach Bobby Knight says he liked legendary basketball John Wooden personally, but had one big problem with one Wooden.
Rosie discusses yesterday's comments by defensive coordinator Bob Diaco saying that his defensive squad needed to re-learn tackling, implying that was what he was left to work with when he replaced former DC Mark Banker.
Rosie looks back and sees the reasonable expectations he had for this Husker team have been met with failure.
Rosie says that post-game comments `by Husker defensive coordinator Bob Diaco sounded like gibberish but were really Diaco's attempt to reflect criticism from another failed defensive performance by the Husker defense.
Rosie says that there is value in recruiting junior college athletes, an approach that Mike Riley has not taken at Nebraska....but maybe he should.
Chicago Bears Zach Miller, a former UNO quarterback and Nebraska native, is recovering from a dislocated knew in Sunday's game that ruptured an artery and threatened the loss of his leg. Rosie highlights the challenges that Miller has met and overcome in his NFL career, a career that may now be over.
Rosie suggests another, more long-term reason why NFL football TV ratings have been falling this year.
Rosie says baseball pitching isn't the same and the Dodger's rotating so many pitchers last night was annoying and may have cost them the game against Houston.