Tom Shatel looks back on George Darlington’s remarkable life, floats the possibility of an entertaining Savannah Bananas spectacle at Schwab Field, and surveys the Big East commissioner search. Through his column “First Downs, Second Guesses,” he highlights a series of sports transitions and what they could mean for fans.

In an era often driven by outsize expectations, Nebraska’s football program is opting for a quieter spring—one that head coach Matt Rhule believes could be just what the Cornhuskers need. After years of heightened hype, this low-buzz camp signals a shift in the program’s approach as the team returns to basics and focuses on consistent performance.