OPINION: Nothing sweeter than Nebraska-Iowa in March Madness

By: Randy Essex

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: March 25, 2026

Words: 837

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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Early in Tim Miles’ disappointing tenure as Nebraska’s basketball coach, I was waiting for a connecting flight at Chicago’s Midway Airport when a bunch of tall guys sporting my alma mater’s logo deplaned at a nearby gate.

I spotted Miles about 10 feet to my left, and in what must have been one of those super irritating moments that come with seven-figure coaching jobs, I called out. “Coach!” I introduced myself as an alumnus and …

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