Legends
The Next All-American?
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March 5, 2010 by
Nebraska football used to churn out All-Americans like Land O' Lakes churns out butter, but that stopped abruptly after the departure of Frank Solich. Ndamukong Suh was the first All-American since 2003 and the first consensus All-American since Eric Crouch...
Bigger Heisman Oversight, Suh or Frazier?
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December 12, 2009 by
As expected, the Heisman voters made a huge error by giving the trophy to someone other than Ndamukong Suh. Husker fans would probably all agree, he is the most deserving candidate. That, of course, makes you think back to the...
A Look Back: The 1999 Cornhuskers
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July 28, 2009 by
The last time Nebraska finished a season in a way that satisfied all but the most spoiled Husker fans had to be 1999. The team went 12-1, won the Big 12, and beat the defending national champion in a BCS...
One More Tip of the Cap to ASU's Snyder
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April 14, 2009 by
Monday brought the sad news that former Arizona State coach Bruce Snyder had died of cancer. In case you had blocked it from your memory, Snyder was at the helm when Nebraska's bid for an unprecedented third consecutive national title...
When Blackshirts Were Blackshirts: Mike Brown
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July 15, 2008 by
In our final piece looking back at the mighty Blackshirts we may have saved the best for last. A couple of years ago we ran a piece examining who could be called the best Husker of all time. We started...
When Blackshirts Were Blackshirts: Danny Noonan
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July 14, 2008 by
A great nose tackle (or in the 5-2 defense, a great “middle guard�) collapses the pocket, and Danny Noonan just destroyed it. With the quickness to start as a defensive end at the pro level, the Lincoln Northeast graduate was...
When Blackshirts Were Blackshirts: Broderick Thomas
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July 11, 2008 by
If Metallica’s “Enter Sandman� wasn’t written about Broderick Thomas, it should have been. Because Thomas was more than just a good “linebacker�, he captured the imagination of Husker fans in the way that few defensive players ever can. And he...
When Blackshirts Were Blackshirts: Ralph Brown
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July 10, 2008 by
When we think of cornerbacks, it’s easy to reduce their job to just pass coverage. But the best corners also bring the physicality and willingness to hit. Ralph Brown was exactly that kind of corner....
When Blackshirts Were Blackshirts: Carlos Polk
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July 9, 2008 by
There are plenty of theories as to why the Callahan coaching staff fizzled out and one of them was that his staff had a bigger is always better attitude when it came to players. A player like Barry Turner got...
When Blackshirts Were Blackshirts: Trev Alberts
For most Americans, the phrase “one-armed man� calls to mind “The Fugitive� (either the movie with Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones or the TV show the film was based on). But Husker fans may recall Alberts and his dominant...
When Blackshirts Were Blackshirts: Barron Miles
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July 7, 2008 by
It may have been Michael Vick that coined the phrase, “it’s not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of fight in the dog�. But regardless of the origin of the classic phrase, it easily could...
When Blackshirts Were Blackshirts: Brian Shaw
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July 4, 2008 by
As we look back at Husker defenders from better days, we’ve tried to select players at every position. Sure the switch from 5-2 defense to a 4-3 obscures the definition of linebacker versus rush end or defensive end, but the...
When Blackshirts Were Blackshirts: Grant Wistrom
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July 3, 2008 by
No Husker defensive player had a better collegiate career than Grant Wistrom. He played on three national championship teams and won four straight major bowl games. He played meaningful downs as a true freshman and was a starting player by...
When Blackshirts Were Blackshirts: Jim Skow
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July 2, 2008 by
We began our review of great Husker defenders with a recent example, now we go back a generation to defensive tackle Jim Skow. Skow had a monster campaign at defensive tackle in 1985. This was the heyday of the 5-2...
When Blackshirts Were Blackshirts: Josh Bullocks
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July 1, 2008 by
As the season approaches and we all anticipate major improvement in the defense under Bo Pelini, we felt it was time to revisit some of the great defensive players of the last few decades. We begin, in a way where...
Huskerkill: Danny Wuerffel
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June 20, 2008 by
Like Peyton Manning, Wuerffel is a “by popular request� piece of Huskerkill. Picking on Wuerffel kind of feels like kicking a puppy both because he was so thoroughly punished by the Huskers but also because he’s such a genuinely great...
Huskerkill: Raynoch Thompson
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June 19, 2008 by
It may seem like I’m picking on Tennessee (or outspoken defensive players), but all of the talk and hype surrounding Volunteer linebacker (and All-American) Raynoch Thompson particularly going into the 2000 Fiesta Bowl makes him an irresistible pick as a...
Huskerkill: Warren Sapp
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June 18, 2008 by
Once again, we pick a player that Nebraska faced only a single time. But Warren Sapp certainly made an impression in the 1995 Orange Bowl. The Miami defensive tackle was an All-American and won the Lombardi Award that goes to...
Huskerkill: Peyton Manning
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June 16, 2008 by
Normally, you wouldn’t select a player who Nebraska only faced a single time and that completed more than two-thirds of his passes as Huskerkill, but then Peyton Manning is no ordinary player and the 1998 Orange Bowl was no ordinary...
Tribute to Ahman Green - Nebraska Sports Hall of Fame
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May 20, 2008 by
Last week, former Husker running back Ahman Green became a member of the Nebraska Sports Hall of Fame. While this year's class has many distinguished inductees, BRN would like to pay special tribute to Green. He was an excellent player...
Husker Killers: Who did we miss?
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March 12, 2008 by
We've wrapped up our Husker Killers series. Darren and Steve have presented their case on which former rivals inflicted the most pain on Husker players and fans. Now it's your turn. Who did we miss? Which players still give...
Husker Killers: Eric Bieniemy
Eric Bieniemy ruined my 15th birthday. It is a moment that defines part of my football fan existence. Bieniemy's play is a sports ghost I have a hard time vanquishing. His overall success against NU as both player and coach...
Husker Killers: Major Applewhite
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March 11, 2008 by
Looking back at Texas breaking Nebraska's 47-game home winning streak in 1998, some will say that it took eventual Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams to accomplish the feat. I think those people are wrong. It was a rosy-cheeked redshirt freshman...
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...
Husker Killers: Elvis Peacock
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March 7, 2008 by
Former NBA star and coach Paul Westphal once said in praise of Pete Maravich, that “only one guy got to be Elvis and only one guy got to be Pistol Pete�. In the 1970’s only one team got to have...
Husker Killers: Priest Holmes
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March 6, 2008 by
Not many running backs have ever hurt the Huskers so badly with so few touches. In the 1996 Big 12 Championship game, Priest Holmes stat line read as follows: 9 carries, 120 yards, 3 touchdowns....
Husker Killers: Darren Sproles
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March 5, 2008 by
Despite our shared first name, Darren Spoles is a Husker killer that I loathed to see play. Few players performed so consistently well against NU as Sproles did. At KSU he amassed tremendous statistics and acclaim. He's widely considered among...
Husker Killers: Keith Jackson
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March 4, 2008 by
If Boston Red Sox fans will forever mutter Bucky “bleeping� Dent, Husker fans may do the same about Keith “bleeping� Jackson....
Husker Killers: Curt Warner
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March 3, 2008 by
We’ve done our fair share of reveling at the Big Red Network in former glory, but we wouldn’t be providing a fair representation of history if we didn’t recognize that the sting of defeat has left some lasting impressions as...
Interview with Johnny Rodgers
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October 10, 2007 by
Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Rodgers is helping Alltel Wireless promote their HuskerFest Tailgate Party that is this Thursday, Oct. 11th at Ed Weir Track. I had an opportunity to talk with Johnny and got his take on the current...
Darin Erstad a Standout NU Special Teamer
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July 13, 2007 by
It hardly seems fair that of all the fine special teams players at Nebraska over the years that Erstad would be the best known. Sure, he bombed a 73-yard punt in a tight game against OU back in 1994...
Johnny Mitchell Made an Impression in His Short Career
Husker fans fell in love with Mitchell in 1991 as he helped lead Nebraska to their first Big 8 title since 1988. While some questioned his decision to leave early for the pros his selection in the middle of the...
The Tao of Steve
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June 14, 2007 by
"The Tao of Steve" was a fun film that came out back in 2000. It was named for the cool exhibited by guys like Steve McQueen, Steve Austin ($6 million man), and Steve McGarrett (Hawaii Five-0). Those who had...
Remember When...
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May 15, 2007 by
The off season drones on. So, let’s wax nostalgic and play a little game called “Remember When…� which I am blatantly taking from one of my favorite sports guys, Steve Czaban. The point of “Remember When…� is not to go...
Games I’d Love to See Again
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May 3, 2007 by
We live in a great era as college football fans where most every game is broadcast in some manner and any game can be found on DVD. Throw in the 1995 Orange Bowl and you can relive the magic...
Roger Craig a West Coast Pioneer
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May 2, 2007 by
As we hear tales of the West Coast Offense flourishing and spreading throughout football, Bill Walsh is often (and deservedly) credited for its success. But one wonders if it would have become as popular if not for the success...
My Encounter With Andra Franklin
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December 12, 2006 by
As most Nebraskans have heard the sad news, Andra Franklin passed away of natural causes while still in his late forties. I wasn't old enough to remember Andra's playing days at Nebraska, but I do remember him as a...
Rozier Hall of Fame Induction Well Deserved
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December 8, 2006 by
For a two-time All-American and Heisman trophy winner, you’d think that Mike Rozier’s name would come up ad nauseaum with Husker fans. But you don’t hear, “We need another Rozier� the way you hear “we need another Mike Brown�....
Frank Solich Instrumental in Husker Success
Frank Solich’s wildly successful football life in Nebraska spanned five decades. While his final seasons were far less prosperous than those that preceded it, for most of his time in Nebraska Solich had the Midas touch. Most everything he...
Former Husker Worthy of Recognition
In perhaps the closest thing the NFL has to a “Pete Rose� controversy, former Washington Redskin receiver Art Monk has been shut out of the Hall of Fame despite some impressive credentials. Art Monk never spoke to the press in...
O Pioneers
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June 29, 2006 by
No one ever said a pioneer had it easy. But there is a quiet glory that comes from building something new and lasting. As the first real West Coast quarterback at Nebraska, pioneering is something that Zac Taylor has in...
Boyd Epley - Legends and Rumors
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June 21, 2006 by
Outside of the head coaches and a handful of players and assistants (Gill, Tenopir), few names are as recognizable among Husker fans as Boyd Epley's. He is considered the father of modern strength and conditioning. His innovation gave NU...
One Husker Redefined "Impact Player"
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June 19, 2006 by
When you hear the term impact player you might think of a guy like former NU safety Mike Brown who defensive coordinator Charlie McBride likened to a "heat-seeking missile". In a memorable game against #21 Texas A&M Brown recorded nine...
Best Ever, Part II: And the Winner Is…
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June 9, 2006 by
Hey, these guys are all winners. Once again the nominees: Bob Brown ’63 Guard Jerry Tagge ’71 Quarterback Rich Glover ’72 Middle Guard (defense) Johnny Rodgers ’72 Wingback Dave Rimington ’82 Center Mike Rozier ’83 I-Back Turner Gill ’83...
Best Ever, Part I: The Nominees
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June 8, 2006 by
The slow days of summer give us time to look ahead with anticipation, but it’s also a good time to look back. With Nebraska’s rich history, there are plenty of great moments to relive and great players to remember....
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