Husker Up
HUSKER UP: WEEK 10
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November 13, 2009 by
Hey there, I'm back with another fairly random edition of Husker Up for you all. This time, the motivation struck me because NU fans need to gird themselves for a big stretch run in November. The Huskers' goals are intact...
Husker Up, Week 7 2009
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October 17, 2009 by
It's Saturday morning. Game day. You've no doubt had your morning coffee or bagel or breakfast caserole by now. The early games are just getting ready to kick off. The cars are filling the tailgate lots and coolers are opening...
Husker Up, Week 6
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October 8, 2009 by
I have not filed a "Husker Up" post in a few weeks, partly due to laziness on my part, partly due to the lack of necessity. (Everyone was pretty fired up for the Virginia Tech game as well as the...
Husker Up: Week 2, 2009
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September 11, 2009 by
Hey there, Husker fans. I understand why some of you might be having a bit of a week 2 let down as fans. You might not have the buzz you did for the opening game of the season. And, maybe...
Husker Up: Week 1, 2009
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September 4, 2009 by
It's the Friday before the opening game. You are having a hard time thinking about anything but Husker football. You are less productive at work because you chat about your Saturday plans with co-workers. Your spouse is a little upset...
HUSKER UP: Baylor (Or: Success is a Choice)
The Baylor Bears come to town to face the 4-3 Huskers. Suddenly, things are looking up for NU. They have played well in their last two games and still hope to make some noise in the Big 12. But, that...
HUSKER UP: Iowa State (Or: Why I Love Road Games)
As the Huskers venture down the road to Iowa State, I’m musing on what a wonderful experience road games are. Nothing can “Husker Up� a person like than pitching in with the brave minority in a crowd full of hostiles....
HUSKER UP: Texas Tech (Or: Learning to Be a Horse Again)
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October 10, 2008 by
Normally, I offer a HUSKER UP posts as simple, fun and kind of snarky reasons why the Huskers can get a win on Saturday. The point is to fire fans up. This week, I’m making a pretty big departure from...
HUSKER UP: Missouri
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October 4, 2008 by
Some loyal Big Red Network readers have come to expect these HUSKER UP posts on Friday afternoon. Sorry, I'm a bit late on this one, folks. If ever there was a need to Husker Up, it is this week. Missouri...
HUSKER UP: Virginia Tech
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September 26, 2008 by
Friends and neighbors, I know that our country is facing one of the most dire financial situations in a few generations. That’s stressful. But thankfully, there is a refuge from that stress – college football. The Huskers have a big...
HUSKER UP: New Mexico State
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September 12, 2008 by
It's Friday afternoon. You've worked hard all week. You've been such a good boy (or girl), dutifully making your widgets and selling your cams. Now, don't you want some football? Sure you do. You want to bust out of your...
HUSKER UP: San Jose State
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September 5, 2008 by
Tomorrow is another Husker game day. If that alone isn’t enough to get you fired up, I proudly present a few more reasons in this week’s HUSKER UP. From an SJSU snub to some finely painted grass and even a...
HUSKER UP: Western Michigan
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August 29, 2008 by
It's the Friday before the first game of the 2008 season. No way you are paying too much attention at work right now. You are surfing the web, looking for something (anything!) about the Huskers' upcoming tilt against Western Michigan...
33 Days Till Helmets Start Crackin'
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July 28, 2008 by
Coundown: 40 Days
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July 21, 2008 by
Mother Nature has an attitude, especially on game days. Luckily, our weather guy is not easily intimidated. Renny's Game Day video weathercasts will be back this fall....
Off Season Haiku
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July 21, 2008 by
Even in Summer We think of football glory. Forty days to go....
47 Days Till They Walk The Tunnel
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July 14, 2008 by
54 Days Till We Play Smash Mouth Football
Strap on your helmet. Smash mouth football is returning to Lincoln in less than two months....
61 Days Till You Get Hit In The Head With A Hotdog
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June 30, 2008 by
Stay alert. The Huskers will be back before you know it....
68 Days Till You Can Kick It At Memorial Stadium
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June 23, 2008 by
It's a long offseason. Stop by here every day and you'll be kickin' it Sker-style in no time....
75 Days Till You Can Throw The Bones
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June 16, 2008 by
It's a long offseason, but we'll get you through it. Just drop by here every day and the Blackshirts will be back before you know it....
HUSKER UP: Colorado
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November 22, 2007 by
Hey Husker fans, it's time to HUSKER UP, Thanksgiving style. If you are reading this on Thanksgiving day, it is probably because you are trying to hide out from your family, or maybe your travel plans got delayed or cancelled....
HUSKER UP: Kansas
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November 2, 2007 by
Well, the Huskers are officially below .500 now. If there ever was a time to gird for battle, it's now. NU has to go on the road against an undefeated foe to try an salvage the season. For this edition...
HUSKER UP: Texas
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October 26, 2007 by
The HUSKER UP series of posts is designed to get fans fired up and help them get their Husker mojo on as the weekend approaches. At the start of the year, this was a week most Husker fans pointed to...
HUSKER UP: Missouri
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October 5, 2007 by
To hear some media types talk, you would think NU has no chance on Saturday... "Woe to Nebraska. The Husker defense isn't any good. Missouri has a great offense. The game is at night. The Tigers are favored. I don't...
HUSKER UP: Blackshirt Edition
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September 28, 2007 by
This edition of HUSKER UP is not about a particular game, as others have been. Even though Iowa State comes to Lincoln Saturday, this edition is all about the Blackshirts. I honest to God don't care if Nebraska scores...
HUSKER UP: Ball State
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September 21, 2007 by
You thought the Husker Nation was fired up last week? That doesn't hold a candle to the buzz around this week's game with Ball State. Come on people. It's BALL FREAKIN' STATE! The power house from Muncie is coming...
HUSKER UP: USC Edition
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September 14, 2007 by
If there ever was a time when fans needed to HUSKER UP, it's this Saturday. A little team you might have heard of is coming to Lincoln. These fellas from USC are ranked #1 in the country. To help...
HUSKER UP!
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August 31, 2007 by
The Husker's season opener is just one day away. You are having trouble focusing on your job or school work anyway. So, when you are ready to give up on your typical hum drum day and fully commit to...
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