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That was one of the selling points of their move was that New Mexico had a good rep as a good med center. I think that tells you something about the care you get here in Nebraska. Hope only for the best for them.

I am pleased, and saddened at the same time, by the news the Harriman family will be returning to Nebraska; they Are one of us. Pleased that Avery will soon be back beside his adopted 'Husker' family where he feels most comfortable, and saddened by the events necessitating his return. This news is a testament to the quality of our medical facilities and caring support of our community. Nothing but Best Wishes and prayers to Avery and his family. I think it's a great idea to dedicate a home game to Avery and his battle. I know Benny and Shavon, indeed, the entire team would be in favor.

it amazes me how coaches like coach harriman, Bill O'Brien with the Texans now, and countless others find ways to battle thru what must be absurdly high emotions and struggles putting in the hours that is required in the positions, with the weight of their children's pain on their minds what must be constantly. Thoughts and best wishes to Avery and Coach Harriman

I know you're only being half serious here, but in all honesty, I really hope for all the best for all of the Harrimans. I can't imagine any family going through a situation more difficult than the one they face. It's gotta be hell for Chris to be away from them like that. I was being totally and completely serious. It would have been ideal for that family to be together. If here is the best place for Avery, then here is where Chris would probably most want to be. And, I guess, put the career moves on hold while Avery continues to battle. Head coaching gigs will have to wait. And, the fact of the matter is that we did have an opening. One for which, as it happens, we know he would have been a good fit. The absolute most cruel part of this is, no, they probably won't wait. If he doesn't pursue this opportunity now, chances are extremely high that he may never get another shot as a Div 1 head coach. Say what you want about how much the head coaches are paid today, especially at the highest level, but the job is probably the most brutally competitive job in the world and any slip in your progress can doom your career forever. Yes, he probably feels like he should forgo the UNM opportunity and be with his family from an emotional standpoint - any father would - but from a logical POV, he probably feels like he has no other choice than to do what he's doing. I'm sure it's horrible...I don't envy him at all.

I think it would be awesome to find a home game this coming season that NM has off where Chris Harriman and his family could attend and have an #AveryStrong game to support the family still!!! He may have left Nebraska but I still care about the family!!!

Sounds as if this past weekend was a big recruiting weekend for the Big Red. Besides getting a verbal out of Nicea Eliyla I've been able to find out that Abi Schied a 6'2 post out of Ramsey MN. and Aahliyah Jackson a 6' guard from Fort Smith, Arkansas were two others that visited this past labor day weekend. Sounds like another one that's a mystery yet but we're still looking. Hopefully in just a few short Burno's we'll have a name to go along with the mystery girl!! Sounds like getting to meet D Wade and his wife was quite a highlight for these recruits! With Coach Brittany being able to pull the Jackson kid up here out of the south is a very good sign of what's to come with her being on staff! That would be a huge get should we get a verbal out of her! Time will tell. Here is the Aahliyah Jackson photo.

One still has to pay the bills and that is his job. I am sure this was one of the hardest things they have had to do in a life of making hard choices.

I know you're only being half serious here, but in all honesty, I really hope for all the best for all of the Harrimans. I can't imagine any family going through a situation more difficult than the one they face. It's gotta be hell for Chris to be away from them like that.

Too bad they didn't make this decision a few weeks ago. We had an opening. Chris could have been with his family.

While we are thread meandering, just to bring it back to basketball briefly, Will Geer was born in Frankfort Indiana where the high school team is officially known as the "Hot Dogs".

I do like it when we score our 65th point and he just says "RUNZA".