OK, So We're Slackers...

...but of course, we're still trying to figure out if anyone followed us over here to the new site.

While the primary contributors to this blog have spent the last four months busy in various ways (attempting to further our educations and careers) we have missed out on some goings on.

This is our attempt to bring you up to speed in 15 minutes or less.

Mavericks > Cornhuskers
Fine... you already knew that. We've preached it from day one. But we think there is a legitimate claim, now.

Our beloved Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks currently sit at 10-0, and have secured a bye in the first round of the NCAA Division-II Playoffs. Meanwhile, 50 miles to the southwest, the University of Nebraska Felons... err, Huskers just broke a 5-game losing streak.

Had it not been for a 50+ yard field goal by the Ball State Fightin' Lettermans which sailed just wide to the left (arguably the best defensive play of the Huskers' season), most of this state would be suicidal over not being bowl eligible. As it is, Bill Callahan faces a 'win or join the unemployment line' game in Boulder.

It raises the question of who is the best college football team in the state of Nebraska. It is very possible that Lincoln's team is the THIRD best, behind the Mavericks and Danny Woodhead-led Chadron State (also undefeated in D-II).

The consensus among RFN writers is that the 'Skurs would be pwn3d by either the Mavericks or Eagles.

Chambers Sues Tom Osborne
At least, that was the predicted headline of the day when Nebraska State Senator, and all-around nutball, Ernie Chambers has sued God.

Chambers is attempting to make a point about frivilous lawsuits.

Shortly after Chambers went public with his lawsuit, the Cornhuskers named Tom Osborne (God, himself, to many Husker fans) as the interim Athletic Director, replacing Satan... err, Steve Pederson.

The contributors of RFN would have liked to have been at the press conference introducing Osborne to ask to simple questions:

1. What are your thoughts on being sued by Ernie Chambers?

and 2. What exactly are your qualifications for running an entire athletic department?

Maverick Puckers Progressing
The much-beloved (at least of RFN) UNO Hockey Team has begun their 2007-08 campaign with a roller-coaster ride. The season started with mundane triumphs over Manitoba and Alabama-Huntsville to reclaim the Omaha Cup in the Mutual of Omaha Stampede. The Mavericks then lost four straight-- two each to Miami-Ohio and Michigan. Both the Redhawks and Weasels were ranked #2 in the nation at the time of sweeping UNO. Both teams have also risen to the #1 spot in the polls since beating the Mavericks, with the Maize and Blue currently the leaders.

The Mavericks then went on the road to Columbus, where they swept the Ohio State University by identical scores.

The most alarming note for UNO is the presence of a very youthful blueline corps. The Mavs have just one upperclassmen on the defense, Juha Uotila. Uotila, however, is academically ineligible pending the results of a correspondence course from Portland State University.

Possible issues involve the UNO administration not knowing if Portland State is in Portland, Oregon or Portland, Maine.

The leadership role on the blueline has fallen to sophomores Eddie Del Grosso and Mark Bernier in Uotila's absence.

The Mavericks return home this weekend to face Ferris State in a Friday/Sunday series. Plenty of good seats are still available.

Matty Finds Work... Twice
And before we forget, congrats go out to RFN senior editor Matthew Semisch. Always the diligent student and the brain child of many of our antics here at RFN-- Matty has taken on two new roles. One is a new job on campus, and the other is as U.S. College Hockey Online's arena report for Omaha.

You can keep up with his USCHO work at www.uscho.com