MADNESS 🏀

Happy Friday Ledgers,

We begin today with inspirational words from the classic poet and lyricist Bow Wow, as featured in the 2002 cinematic masterpiece Like Mike. May they take you into March Madness opening weekend feeling the spirit of the game. 👼

Editors Note: Shame on you if you did not sing aloud while reading.

In this week’s issue:

• New AD: Nebraska hires a new Athletic Director.

• What To Do: Basketball, brunch, and brewery board games.

• Sportz: We’re playing bas-ket-ball. We love that basketball.

• Neighborhood Watch: HGTV Dream Home?

THE LEDGER CONTINUES:
We’ve been doing this for over two months and the reception has been awesome. Thank you for giving us a bit of your time every week. We’re cooking up some fun things for April, so keep your eyes on your inbox next week. 👀

Cheers, and go Nebrasketball.

- Landon

Last Week’s Poll Results:
Is Trev the one who got away?

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Yes. He was the one. 💔 (55%)

🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ No. And good riddance! 🙅‍♀️ (45%)

NEW AD

Thank u, next. ⏭️

Like that friend who can’t be single, Nebraska decided that it’s better off without Trev Alberts and has plunged head-first into its next relationship. Maybe they’re rushing into it, but we’re hoping this could be something. Only time will tell. 🤷‍♀️

Girl, Tell Me More… Who is the guy you might be asking yourself (you’re a silly little gossip cat, tbh)? None other than the former University of Washington Athletic Director, Troy Dannen.

On Wednesday, Dannen was appointed as the new AD for Nebraska, succeeding Trev Alberts. With extensive experience in collegiate athletics, particularly in football administration, Alberts assumes the role under a six-year contract and a starting salary of $1.6 million. Here is a quick breakdown of his contract.

Notable for his successful tenure at Tulane University, where he oversaw achievements like back-to-back American Athletic Conference titles and a Cotton Bowl victory in 2023, Dannen brings a strong track record in managing athletic programs.

📄 Troy’s Resume:

• University of Northern Iowa (2008-2015)

• Tulane (2015-2023)

• University of Washington (2023-2024)

A short last stint… Your eyes are not deceiving you. Dannen’s tenure at UW was just around 5 months. His brief stint coincided with notable success for the University, including an NCAA Football Championship appearance by the Huskies.

Closer to home… Those familiar with Dannen suggest his departure was driven by personal reasons, particularly the proximity of his and his wife's families in Iowa.

WHAT TO DO

Basketball, brunch, and brewery board games.

This weekend is going to be a social one. The weather will be just okay, so we’ll find ways to stay inside and enjoy the company of others.

• 🏀 Husker Basketball Double Header
  It’s not every weekend decade that Nebraska goes to the NCAA basketball tournament. So, we’ll enjoy every second of it as both NU squads take on Texas A&M tonight. We’ll head to the Railyard and watch the games at Gate 25. For dinner, we’re ordering the buffalo wings (which are elite).

• 🍳 Brunch at Early Bird
  On Saturday, we’re grabbing brunch with friends. We’re going to Early Bird, the newest breakfast place downtown. Grab drinks of a caffeinated or alcoholic nature, and enjoy a mid-morning feast in the company of your best friends.
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• 🧩 Brewery Board Games
  On Sunday, you’ll start your morning slowly and easily. In the afternoon, you’ll meet with family and friends at Zipline Beer Hall or Cosmic Eye to play board games. Bring your kids to hang out — they’ll have fun, too. Beforehand, pick up a board game at a local game shop like Gauntlet Games.

SPORTZ

A roundup of sports headlines.

• ⛹️ NCAAMB: Nebraska plays Texas A&M in the first round of the NCAA tournament at 5:50 pm.

• 🏀 NCAAWB: Nebraska plays Texas A&M in the first round of the NCAA tournament at 9:30 pm.

• 👏 Contracts: Amy Williams received a contract extension through the 2028-29 season. She’ll receive $950,000 next year. 👀

• ✍️ More Contracts: Fred Hoiberg’s contract was renewed through the 2028-29 season and will be paid $4.25M next year. 👀

• ⚾️ Baseball: Huskers play at home tomorrow at 2:05 pm.

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

225 SW 47th Street, Lincoln NE, 68522

HGTV Dream Home, is that you?

At $2.45M, this is the most expensive house we’ve ever featured in TLL. But put your tongue back in your mouth for a second, and let’s play a game of “What If?”…

• What if?… I cashed out my 401(k)

• What if?… I sold that kidney

• What if?… I started selling feet pics

• What if?… I let a city bus bump into me and then sued?

Now that we’ve parted with our dignity and all worldly possessions to generate enough spare cash — let’s get to business. We’re buying this house. 🤝

So, what do you get for your investment?.. A beautiful modern farmhouse with a grand entrance and Studio McGee inspiration all over it. 1.1 acres of land to stretch your legs. A primary suite closet that’s bigger than your current home. What’s more, you get a nice little pond that will serve as the home for your new pet ducks.

❤️ KEEP: The wine cellar (obviously), the pizza oven, the insanely tall lofted ceilings, the workout room, the mega tub in the primary bathroom, and the exterior plant lattice.

🗑️ TOSS: The only thing I would experiment with in this house would be some additional soft neutral paint options. Not so much color that it feels out of place, but enough to give the spaces a bit of their own distinct flavor.

The Details:

• 7 beds, 6 baths

• 7,086 sq/ft

• Built in 2020

• A little pond out back for your ducks 🦆

CHECKLIST

A weekend checklist for a go-getter like you.

🧾 Pay that outstanding parking ticket. Here’s the payment link.

🍂 Clean your gutters out before we’re in the rainy season.

🚴‍♀️ Hit up a fitness class and sweat a little.

🗄️ Clear out your filing cabinet with all of those old documents. Make sure to shred anything private.

🧯 Check the fire extinguisher under your sink to see if it expired.

HEADLINES

More news from around the capital.

• New President Appointee: The University of Nebraska Board of Regents announced Dr. Jeffrey Gold as the priority candidate for the university's presidency.

• Voting Rights: Nebraska lawmakers may help restore voting rights to former felons.

• Nonprofit: Nebraska Appleseed received $1M in funding from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott (former spouse of Jeff Bezos).

🐻 WEEKLY WILDCARD (a headline we never saw coming)

• Skid loader: The Lincoln man facing seven charges after going on a skid loader rampage has pleaded not guilty.