Lil’ Red Receives Deflation Threat
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November 16, 2007 by
The disappointment of a losing record in the Big 12 has lead to criticism of many of the Nebraska athletic department staff, coaches and players. But sometimes that disappointment crosses the line. Such was the case this weekend when Husker mascot “Lil’ Red” received deflation threats to his voice mail.
In one message Lil’ Red was told, “Go back to where you (expletive) came from you (expletive), before I (expletive) pop ya”.
Police have identified a suspect believed to have left the messages and said he poses a credible threat to Lil’ Red. “We know the suspect owns lawn darts and has used them in the past”.
Police have not yet arrested or even questioned the suspect. As one officer put it, “while we believe the threat is real, no one would really mind if the air was sucked out of Lil' Red. He’s got to be the lamest mascot anywhere.”
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doombob Nov 16 07
It was me. Lil Red freaks me out.
bnahusker Nov 16 07
Check Callahan's phone log!!!!!!!!!! He has sucked all other forms of Spirit and Pride out of the Stadium, why not Lil'Red? I got to go to the KU game, and couldn't believe how dead the bench looked. They looked like they were on lunch break when they weren't on the field.
"Actions reflect leadership."
GO Huskers! We still love ya!
Kyle Nov 16 07
Police have not yet arrested or even questioned the suspect. As one officer put it, “while we believe the threat is real, no one would really mind if the air was sucked out of Lil' Red. He’s got to be the lamest mascot anywhere.”
is that why he won mascot of the year in 2005?
Jason Nov 16 07
Kyle, please note the "satire" label. Hell, there's even a disclaimer.
There are lots of places to debate semi-serious topics on this site, but this post isn't one of them. Just a little Friday fun...
ze bop Nov 16 07
It was Herbir Husker that won the mascot award in '05, or was that '06?
Anyway, I think l'il is kinda cool! He's goofy!
He's for the kids anyway--SMALL kids....
ze bop Nov 16 07
*HerbIE*
ze bop Nov 16 07
I like Herbie Husker alot, but I think the WI badger mascot is about the coolest.
WOW Nov 17 07
"is that why he won mascot of the year in 2005?"
Many things have changed since 2005 Kyle.
e.g.
The defensive coordinator that most want run out of town on a rail had a defense that was:
1st in sacks (50)
1st in tackles for loss
10th in pass efficiency defense
25th in scoring defense
Oh wait a minute, those were Frank Solich's recruits.
Never mind.
JR
deb Nov 18 07
Has anyone ever seen Terry Bowden and Lil' Red in the same room?
I've always thought they had a distinct similarity! Sorry, L.R. : )