Braxton Berrios entered the NFL draft process not knowing what to expect — but willing to let four former Hurricanes greats chronicle his journey through the job interview of his life.And Wednesday night, days before heading to New England to join the Patriots at their upcoming rookie camp, Berrios joined several hundred UM fans and former Hurricanes players Brett Romberg, Antrel Rolle, DJ Williams and Jonathan Vilma for the premiere of Out the Huddle’s documentary about Berrios, which followed the former UM receiver for months ahead of the NFL draft.Now, with the celebrating behind him, Berrios — a sixth-round pick of the New England Patriots — says it’s time for him to get to work and earn a spot on the Patriots’ eventual 53-man roster.“I know it’s going to be go, go, go and I know it’s going to be a lot of learning and a lot of teaching, and that’s what I’m trying to do — learn all I can right now before I step … [Read more...] about UM’s Braxton Berrios eager to get to work with Patriots, stars in documentary chronicling NFL draft process
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Editorial: Chronicle recommends Poizner for Insurance Commissioner
Editorial: Chronicle recommends Poizner for Insurance Commissioner Chronicle Editorial Board May 1, 2018 Updated: May 2, 2018 5:34pm Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle Image 1of/2 CaptionClose Image 1 of 2 Steve Poizner Steve Poizner Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle Image 2 of 2 Steve Poizner served as insurance commissioner from 2007 to 2011. Steve Poizner served as insurance commissioner from 2007 to 2011. Photo: Liz Hafalia / The Chronicle Editorial: Chronicle recommends Poizner for Insurance Commissioner 1 / 2 Back to Gallery As elected insurance commissioner a decade ago, Republican Steve Poizner was unsuccessful in his attempts to persuade the Democrat-controlled Legislature to make it a nonpartisan office. He believed the job as regulator … [Read more...] about Editorial: Chronicle recommends Poizner for Insurance Commissioner
Carriker Chronicles: Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs on Husker wrestling, his biggest accomplishment and more
All year round, former Husker and NFL veteran Adam Carriker is taking the pulse of Husker Nation. In the "Carriker Chronicles" video series, he breaks down the latest NU news, upcoming opponents, player updates and recruiting information, and he offers his insight into the X's and O's and more.In Wednesday's episode, Carriker talks to Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs about wrestling in the Olympics, his biggest accomplishment, Nebraska wrestling and more.Want more Chronicles? Follow Carriker on Twitter and Facebook and sign up to get an email whenever a new show is posted. When Adam Carriker talks, you'll want to listen. Get every episode of the "Carriker Chronicles" in your inbox. Here's a transcript of today's show:Welcome to the Carriker Chronicles, the people’s show, where we’re checking the pulse of Husker Nation each and every day, brought to you by Nebraska Spine Hospital. Today I’m joined by Husker wrestling legend and Olympic gold … [Read more...] about Carriker Chronicles: Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs on Husker wrestling, his biggest accomplishment and more
David Wiegand, Chronicle arts editor and TV critic, dead at 70
David Wiegand, Chronicle arts editor and TV critic, dead at 70 By Sam Whiting May 1, 2018 Updated: May 1, 2018 10:32pm Photo: Lance Iversen / The Chronicle 2010 Image 1of/8 CaptionClose Image 1 of 8 David Wiegand, an assistant managing editor of The Chronicle, oversaw the daily and Sunday Datebook sections and was an award-winning TV critic. He was hired as a copy editor in 1992. David Wiegand, an assistant managing editor of The Chronicle, oversaw the daily and Sunday Datebook sections and was an award-winning TV critic. He was hired as a copy editor in 1992. Photo: Lance Iversen / The Chronicle 2010 Image 2 of 8 San Francisco Chronicle assistant managing editor and TV critic David Wiegand at a meeting in the newsroom in 2015. San Francisco Chronicle assistant managing editor and TV critic David Wiegand at a meeting in the newsroom … [Read more...] about David Wiegand, Chronicle arts editor and TV critic, dead at 70
Westminster students partner with Curbside Chronicle to sell flowers for Mother’s Day
Westminster School's eighth-graders are partnering this spring with the Homeless Alliance's Curbside Chronicle to learn more about serving the community and understanding poverty — by selling Mother's Day flowers. The partnership developed as the northwest Oklahoma City private school sought to enhance its program of instilling in all its students a greater awareness of the world around them, said Emmery Frejo, Westminster's communications director. Students are helping promote Mother's Day floral bouquets assembled and sold by Curbside Chronicle vendors, said Kinsey Crocker, Homeless Alliance communications director. Orders can be placed through the Curbside Chronicle website, Crocker said, and can be picked up at designated locations just before Mother's Day, May 13. Flowers also can be purchased those days. “Through this initiative with the Curbside Chronicle, (our) students have learned to empathize with others and to think critically about the role they can play in … [Read more...] about Westminster students partner with Curbside Chronicle to sell flowers for Mother’s Day