Nebraska 2018 Season Thread

[Mdot21]

I'd like to see Nebraska/Penn State develop at the end of every season in the B1G. They need to make that one a full blown rivalry every year.

Michigan State vs. Wisconsin seems like a more natural rivalry to me than MSU-PSU. MSU-Wisconsin are similar blue collar programs always trying to get respect they feel they deserve. That series was awesome there for awhile in the 2010s.

[MrNubbz]

Nope IA-UNL Farmageddon

[FearlessF]

obviously I agree about continuing the Husker/Hawk game on BF

if that can't happen pre Big Jim, then I would ask for Husker/Badger instead of UNL/PSU - just for personal and selfish reasons and for keeping it in the west

[FearlessF]

Fearless:

Thinking about Sooners and Huskers in 2021-22.  I want to get to Lincoln in 2022.

This was in the Tulsa paper today about the great Thanksgiving-ish games between the two programs.

I will meet you and huskerdinie there.  I'll come down Friday afternoon if you'd like and we could take in the old school Misty's Friday evening atmosphere where Barry Switzer was known to hang out.
Otherwise, I'll simply meet you on gameday for a drink and a smile.
I will be coming to Norman for the game there if A TALL possible
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Years ago at one of those Game of the Century reunions that have occurred many times since 1971, Barry Switzer was asked about Oklahoma vs. Nebraska. He said it as well as anyone has:

“We were far enough apart and had mutual respect for each other. We never had anything that caused any friction or controversy between the two teams. We didn’t recruit the same players. Football meant a lot to the two universities and their fans ...

“We damn sure couldn’t do this with Texas.”

[huskerdinie]

I will meet you and huskerdinie there.  I'll come down Friday afternoon if you'd like and we could take in the old school Misty's Friday evening atmosphere where Barry Switzer was known to hang out.
Otherwise, I'll simply meet you on gameday for a drink and a smile.
I will be coming to Norman for the game there if A TALL possible
_________________________________________________ ______

Years ago at one of those Game of the Century reunions that have occurred many times since 1971, Barry Switzer was asked about Oklahoma vs. Nebraska. He said it as well as anyone has:

“We were far enough apart and had mutual respect for each other. We never had anything that caused any friction or controversy between the two teams. We didn’t recruit the same players. Football meant a lot to the two universities and their fans ...

“We damn sure couldn’t do this with Texas.”

Downtown or Havelock Misty's?  I hate to say that after living right here in Lincoln for the past three years, I have yet to make it to either one, although I always wanted to go.  My hubby and I are planning to have our 30th anniversary there next November if we can corral all our kids from Kentucky, Wyoming and Alaska, lol.  Odds are not looking good, though. 

[FearlessF]

the spot in Havelock is the original that still hosts the pep band and cheerleaders the Friday evening before Gameday

long wait, not the best meal I've had in Lincoln, but you can feel the tradition and excitement

I should probably reserve my hotel room now for the weekend of 9/17/2022

[Mdot21]

obviously I agree about continuing the Husker/Hawk game on BF

if that can't happen pre Big Jim, then I would ask for Husker/Badger instead of UNL/PSU - just for personal and selfish reasons and for keeping it in the west

I'd agree with that, Wisconsin seems like a more natural fit for a rivalry with Nebraska in the West than Iowa IMO. Iowa is a strange team. They win one game at home every year they have NO FREAKING business winning (see: Michigan last year, Ohio State beat down this year) but otherwise fluctuate from mediocre to flat out stinking. Weird program. Weird as hell really. Not a program I'd want a "rivalry" with. Not a program I like playing. At all. Wish that we could just get them permanently dropped from the schedule to be honest.

I just think the history of that game in the 80s and the helmet status of NEB/PSU makes for better story lines and drama. That game was played 5 years in a row from '79 to early 80s. Then you have the whole 90s rivalry that never was- both teams were juggernauts in the '90s and never crossed paths- and the entire who was better in '94 argument.

Wisconsin-MSU was turning into an awesome game for like a 5 year stretch and then- gone in '13, '14, and '15 and back for '16 but MSU had that year from hell and then- poof gone in '17. MSU actually has a 30-23 edge in the overall series there. Bet most wouldn't have expected that.

I hate the B1G schedule makers.

[FearlessF]

I hate the B1G schedule makers.

one thing EVERYONE can agree with
heck, the B1G schedule makers must hate themselves

[Hawkinole]

As bad as these teams are -- it probably would be fun to watch the game, and tailgate. The weather will be tremendous for this time of year. High of 65 F.

[FearlessF]

I thought very hard last night and apon waking this morning of making the trip to Lincoln.  My daughter is home for the holiday or I would probably be in Lincoln.

A good friend of mine is tailgating there this morning that I haven't seen only a couple times in the past ten years.  Yes, the weather is beautiful and I think the game will be competitive this afternoon.

I would also like to be in attendance for Riley's last game and give him a standing ovation as he walks off the field.  He is a great man and has represented the university, the football program, the players, the fans, and the state of Nebraska with class and integrity

sadly, just not a good enough coach

[Drew4UTk]

^i would have said the same thing about coach butch jones until he actually left and things he has done come to light... 

I'm certainly not saying Riley=Jones, though... don't take it that way.  Just saying you can't see the 'experiment' until you're some distance away from it or no longer part of it. 

[FearlessF]

I could be surprised, but I have faith today that Coach Riley is leaving the program in decent shape for the future

if anyone is to blame, I'll try to blame the departed AD, Eichorst

but, you are correct, no one knows for certain

[MrNubbz]

I would also like to be in attendance for Riley's last game and give him a standing ovation as he walks off the field.  He is a great man and has represented the university, the football program, the players, the fans, and the state of Nebraska with class and integrity

sadly, just not a good enough coach

exactly I remember listening to him during tOSU-ORE. championship game.He was in the coaches film room with Mullen(Miss St) & Mason(vandy).MR was very insightful into everything the Ducks ran having been at Ore.St.Good guy and wish him the best.I'm confident the 'Sker faithful will give him a good send off

[FearlessF]

Director of Athletics Bill Moos announced today that the University of Nebraska has ended Head Football Coach Mike Riley’s employment effective immediately. Moos will talk with members of the media at 1 p.m. today (Nov. 25) in the West Memorial Stadium Don Bryant Press Box (Sixth Floor) and has begun the search for Nebraska’s next head football coach.

“Mike Riley has brought tremendous professionalism and energy to the Nebraska football program, but unfortunately, those attributes have not translated to on-field success,” Moos said. “After a thorough review of all aspects of our football program, I have chosen to move in a different direction.”