Picks still mixed about Tigers, future

Today concludes some of the fine area forecasters’ 2020 vision about Clemson-LSU, mysterious drones and whether certain NFL franchises who see Super Bowl trophies as unidentified shiny objects can finally end their franchise-long voodoo.

Only three participants remain after Thursday’s rambling blabberation which included Gazette sports scribbler R.B. (Rumblin’ Bumblin’) Headley:

Jennifer Morgan, McCook Community College Events coordinator and McCook Bison mom-fan:

Who will win Monday’s national title game? No. 1 LSU or Clemson with its 29-game winning streak?

“LSU is my pick for Monday night. Although, secretly I would rather see Clemson win. They have grit but maybe not as much talent.”

What most likely happens: Nebraska wins a Big Ten championship, drove mysteries are solved or R.B.’s Minnesota Yike!-ings finally win a Super Bowl.

Remember, Yikes! are 0-6 in NFC title games spanning 43 years since losing four of the first 11 Super Bowls.

“As much as my UNL alumni blood would LOVE to see the Huskers win the Big Ten Championship, I think the Vikings will win the Super Bowl!”

MCC just became an even better school!

“As far as the drones go, even if we the people are allowed to know why they’re here, we can’t guarantee the info were given is 100% correct. So will it ever be solved?”

Disturbingly suspicious. Gotta like that.

Morgan’s bold predictions for 2020: “President Trump re-elected (woo-hoo!), Tiger Woods wins the Masters.”

Moving on to the master of sports photography and mystery investigator Steve Towery, who never lacks an opinion:

“LSU will win. The offense is crazy good and Joe Burrow is putting up great numbers... or will the Heisman hype doom him?”

Certainly did not with Burrow’s seven touchdown passes in the first half against poor Oklahoma.

Top predictions for 2o2o:

“Drones solved! Part of some government agency and are flying way above 500 feet, not everywhere like all are saying.”

“Nebraska is better in 2020 but not quite the title contender.”

“Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs in a Super Bowl 3 rematch (4 actually). I might even watch that game.”

Thank you, sir...oh wait, he’s not done yet.

“Other bold predictions would be that Nebraska volleyball will be scary good with a chance to capture another championship in front of n fans in Omaha.

Will our county be at war with Iran is another big one?”

Wow, serious and more disturbing questions. We thankfully finish today with former Gazette sports co-editor Gabe Gauthier, now happy father of two (hello baby daughter!) and has a logical drone observation:

“The fog surrounding the drone mystery will be lifted during February’s National Signing Day. Coach Scott Frost will admit he used them to comb Colorado and western Nebraska for extra talent.”

Sounds like a worthy use of drones consider Frost’s first two seasons.

National champion?

“I’m going with underdogs this week. Playing LSU in New Orleans is bad mojo for a lot of teams, but Clemson thrives in hostile environments.

I think Clemson’s defense stands tall and helps the Tigers preserve a 31-28 win over the Bayou Bengals.”

G.G. also likes NFL playoff road underdogs Minnesota at San Francisco, Tennessee at Baltimore and Seattle at Green Bay.

In order of happening: 1) drones solved, 2) Vikings win the Super Bowl, 3) Nebraska wins 2020 (though I think they’ll have a good shot in 2021). Remember, LSU and Clemson telecast is set for Monday at 7 p.m. on ESPN.