Jim “ThotDoc” Childerston

Jim “ThotDoc” Childerston

Joined: Oct 31, 2021

Jim Childerston is a lifelong Cornhusker fan who was born and reared in Omaha, Nebraska. He is old enough to have experienced the best of times and the worst of times as a Nebraska fan. Currently living in Hagerstown, Maryland, Dr. Childerston is a clinical psychologist specializing in a broad spectrum of psychological disciplines including individual and couple therapy, as well as medical and pharmacological consulting. He is a nationally known author and a widely sought speaker who has led seminars and retreats across the United States. His username on the HuskerMax bulletin board is ThotDoc and he has been posting his “Brain Droppings” there since 2010. You can reach Dr. Childerston at jchilderston(at)gmail.com.

Nov 28, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Dane Key (6) is tackled by Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Rashad Godfrey Jr. (7) during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium.

Penn State Nittany Lions running back Kaytron Allen (13) celebrates with quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Beaver Stadium.

Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson scores a touchdown against the UCLA Bruins during the second half at the Rose Bowl.

Nov 1, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; The Scarlets perform during the third quarter between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium.

Nebraska 28 - Northwestern 21

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ThotDoc's Brain Droppings on the Nebraska-Northwestern game.

Oct 17, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Kerry Brown (14) tackles Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson (21) during the second half at Huntington Bank Stadium.

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ThotDoc's Brain Droppings on the Minnesota game

Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Emmett Johnson leaps as the Terrapins try to take him down during the first half.

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ThotDoc's Brain Droppings on the Maryland game.

Nebraska 38 - Michigan State 27

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ThotDoc's Brain Droppings on the Nebraska-Michigan State game.

Michigan 30 Nebraska 27

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On a lovely September afternoon in Memorial Stadium the #21-ranked Michigan Wolverines defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers 30-27.

Nebraska 59 Houston Christian 7

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On a warm Saturday morning and afternoon in Memorial Stadium, the Nebraska Cornhuskers dominated the FCS Houston Christian Huskies 59-7. The win allows the Huskers to finish the non-conference slate 3-0 and extend their current win streak to four games.

Nebraska wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. celebrates after a third-quarter catch against Akron.

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On a picture-perfect Saturday evening in Memorial Stadium, the Nebraska Cornhuskers crushed the Akron Zips 68-0 in a game that was worse than the final score indicated.

Nebraska wideout Nyziah Hunter makes a catch against Cincinnati in the Kansas City Classic.

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The Huskers have now won two one-score games in a row and learning how to win in these games is an important step, albeit a baby step in the right direction.

Red balloons fly after the Huskers' first scoring drive of the game for the first time since 2022.

ThotDoc crunches the year-over-year numbers from 2023 and 2024 for Nebraska's offense and defense.

Nebraska linebacker Gage Stenger celebrates after the Huskers' 20-15 win over Boston College.

ThotDoc's Brain Droppings on the Nebraska-Boston College football game.

Iowa's Drew Stevens kicks the game-winning 53-yard field goal as time runs out.

ThotDoc's Brain Droppings on the Nebraska-Iowa game.

Nebraska cheerleaders perform during the third quarter against Wisconsin.

ThotDoc's Brain Droppings on the Wisconsin-Nebraska football game.