Husker Killers: Dexter Green
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March 10, 2008 by
Question: When was the last time Iowa State beat Nebraska in two consecutive seasons?
Answer: 1976-1977
Question: Which Cyclone player was the difference in those games?
Answer: Dexter Green
In 1976, the ninth-ranked Huskers committed eight fumbles and threw an interception in Ames, but it was the Cyclone offense that was the difference. ISU churned out 321 rushing yards behind Dexter Green who scored two touchdowns in the 37-28 upset.
A year later, when the game was played in Lincoln and the Huskers were again ranked ninth and Iowa State was again unranked. ISU converted third downs time and again behind screens and draw plays to Green. His nineteen-yard touchdown run was the difference in a 24-21 Cyclone victory as Iowa State rushed for 294 yards, of which Green had 139.
Green was an all Big-8 back and held the Cyclone rushing records until Troy and Darren Davis came along. While his name may no longer be familiar to Husker fans, he goes down as one of the all-time Husker Killers.
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Sabrina Green Oct 05 09
This article was great. Dexter Green was my father. He was a great dad and it makes me feel great to see that his legend still lives.
Sabrina Green Oct 05 09
This article was great. Dexter Green was my father. He was a great dad and it makes me feel great to see that his legend still lives.
Sabrina Green Oct 05 09
This article was great. Dexter Green was my father. He was a great dad and it makes me feel great to see that his legend still lives.
Steve Oct 05 09
Thanks for stopping by Sabrina. Your Dad was quite a player.
Wanda Thomas Oct 09 09
Great article. Dexter Green was my brother.
Wanda Thomas Oct 09 09
Great article. Dexter Green was my brother.
Wanda Thomas Oct 09 09
Great article. Dexter Green was my brother.
Pete Feb 25 10
Dexter Green was a friend on mine. He always was a class act that never let his success change the person he was to everybody. His family has always been in my prayers.