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'I'm the little blue dot': Nebraska voters gather at Tim Walz's campaign rally

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3 months ago

August 18, 2024

'I'm the little blue dot': Nebraska voters gather at Tim Walz's campaign rally

LA VISTA, Neb. (KLKN) – Thousands of voters from across Nebraska rallied in support of vice presidential candidate Tim Walz on Saturday.

Voters, who started lining up for the rally at The Astro in La Vista around 8 a.m., say they support Walz’s Nebraska values.

Walz grew up in the sandhills of Nebraska, graduating high school in Butte before joining the Nebraska National Guard.

Beverly Armstrong says she is excited about the changes he can bring, while also maintaining a level of relatability.

“He’s one of us for sure,” Armstrong said. “We’re here to support this new Democratic Party that has all the energy and enthusiasm and represents all of my views.”

Other voters want to make a difference in Nebraska’s second congressional district, which voted for Joe Biden in 2020.

“I’m the little blue dot. So I’m representing the little blue dot in Nebraska,” Amy O’Connor said.

Among the thousands of voters in attendance were several teachers, who came in support of Walz, a former teacher himself, and his education policies.

“Allowing every student to be able to go to school and have access to books that they want to read, that they would have access to teachers who care for them and places that they can go that are healthy and taken care of,” Kathy Poehling said.

Walz returns on the campaign trail on Sunday in Pennsylvania, just a day ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Next week, Donald Trump’s running mate, JD Vance, is expected to make an appearance at a private fundraiser held by Sen. Pete Ricketts.

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USC Trojans, Nebraska Cornhuskers Prediction: Can Jayden Maiava Win First Start of USC Career?

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November 15, 2024

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USC Trojans, Nebraska Cornhuskers Prediction: Can Jayden Maiava Win First Start of USC Career?

The USC Trojans host the Nebraska Cornhuskers at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. PT on FOX.

Each of these teams are coming off a bye week. USC has a record of 4-5 while the Cornhuskers come in with a record of 5-4. After promising starts to the season for both, they have really struggled in conference play. USC is 2-5 in Big Ten play and Nebraska is 2-4.

USC vs. Nebraska Odds

Nov 2, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule talks with an official against the UCLA Bruins during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images / Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

The Trojans enter Saturday’s matchup as a 7.5-point home favorite vs. the visiting Cornhuskers. The over/under is set at 51 points.

The Trojans have been two different teams on the road and at home. USC is 0-4 record on the road while being a solid 3-1 at home. Their lone home loss was an overtime defeat to Penn State. USC also won their neutral site battle in week one vs. LSU.

The Cornhuskers have been reeling over the past month. Nebraska was once 5-1, but have lost their last three games to Indiana, Ohio State, and UCLA.

USC vs. Nebraska Preview

Dec 27, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans tailback Javorius Allen (37) is pursued by Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Austin Williams (24) on a 44-yard touchdown run in the third quarter in the 2014 Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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ESPN’s Football Power Index gives the Trojans a 82.3 percent chance to beat the visiting Cornhuskers on Saturday.

The most shocking stat about the 2024 USC Trojans is that in all nine games, they have had a fourth quarter lead. Somehow, they have managed to let five of them slip away, but USC has been able to hold serve at home this season. In their last outing, the Trojans lost 26-21 to Washington in Seattle.

Nebraska looked like a legitimate college football playoff contender after their first six games. The Cornhuskers were 5-1 with their one loss coming in overtime to a good Illinois team. It has been all downhill since. After three straight losses, the Cornhuskers’ bye week gave them a much-needed break. Their last game was a 27-20 home loss to UCLA.

The Trojans and Cornhuskers have met five times before, with USC winning four of them and one game ending in a tie. The most recent meeting was in the 2014 Holiday Bowl. USC won 45-42.

USC vs. Nebraska Score Prediction

There is a lot of pressure building on Trojans’ coach Lincoln Riley. Riley made the decision to bench quarterback Miller Moss for sophomore Jayden Maiava. Maiava will be making his first start this season. Will he give USC a much needed spark to end the season one a high note?

This game will be close, but USC will find a way to pull it out with Maiava.

USC 31, Nebraska 24

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Nebraska flips four-star OLB Dawson Merritt away from Alabama

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November 14, 2024

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Nebraska flips four-star OLB Dawson Merritt away from Alabama

Editor’s Note: This article first appeared on Rivals.com, the leader in college football and basketball recruiting coverage. Be the first to know and follow your teams by signing up here.

Flip season is on and just got real for Nebraska. Four-star outside linebacker Dawson Merritt has announced that he’s flipped from Alabama to the Huskers.

Merritt had been a long time target of the Huskers and remained a priority even after his initial commitment to Alabama.

The Overland Park (Kan.) Blue Valley four-star is the 20th commitment for Nebraska’s 2025 recruiting class. The class currently sits inside the top 20 the Rivals team recruiting rankings.

WHAT MERRITT MEANS FOR NEBRASKA

If Nebraska is going to return to the national scene part of the story will be that the program started landing elite talent from the Midwest. So it’s a huge deal that the Huskers were able to pull the flip with Merritt who is among the best players in the region this cycle.

Merritt joins offensive lineman Julian Marks, linebacker Christian Jones, running back Jamarion Parker, defensive lineman Tyson Terry and wide receiver Isaiah Mozee as four-stars in the class from the Midwest. That’s a terrific haul for Rhule as he rebuilds the program.

This commitment also shows another important thing for Rhule. He can land players that want to go to elite programs. The relationship between Rhule and the Merritt family is fantastic. That’s because of Rhule’s ability to connect and how he kept on Dawson even after he gave his commitment to Alabama.

WHAT MERRITT BRINGS FOR THE HUSKERS

Versatility is the name of the game for Merritt. He’s exactly the type of potential defensive chess piece that defensive coordinator Tony White loves to coach. The Kansas native has the arm length, bend and quickness that can make him a good pass rusher. There are moments he flashed that ability when I saw him play in person this season.

But Merritt has a frame (6-3, 200) that will likely be able to hold 20-30 more pounds. Strength coach Corey Campbell will want to put some additional muscle mass on him before he hits the field in Lincoln. If that happens, Merritt could also be a player that plays some off-ball linebacker in the way that John Bullock currently plays for the team.

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Thursday Tim-Bits: Huskers heating up in final stretch to Signing Day

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November 14, 2024

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Thursday Tim-Bits: Huskers heating up in final stretch to Signing Day

Nebraska sits at 19 commits in the 2025 class just weeks away from Early Signing Day. The Huskers are heating up, ramping up pursuit and NIL efforts as they look to put the finishing touches on the class. Here’s the latest on top targets like Michael Terry, Dawson Merritt and Jordan Allen, along with a note on the Huskers making the top group for two 2026 four-star targets and two 2026 targets set to see Nebraska in action this weekend.

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