Class of the Nebraska Team

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November 22nd, 2011 at 7:47 PM
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Class of the Nebraska Team

I know it's Ohio week and Nebraska is in the rearview mirror, but after re-watching the every snap videos, I'm once again very impressed by the class of the Nebraska team.  I can't recall any other team in the last few years we've played that so frequently helped our players off the ground after a tackle, acknowledged our good plays, and generally carried themselves in a way that the B1G should be proud off.  When our players ran out of bounds on the Nebraska sideline, they would get a tap on the helmet from one of the Nebraska coaches.  It's especially impressive in a game in which I'm sure the entire team was very frustrated.  I've had the same experience with Nebraska fans I've met.  After the MSU game, it was quite a breath of fresh air.  Thanks, Huskers, for doing it the right way.  I look forward to a long and competitve rivalry.

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November 22nd, 2011 at 7:54 PM | I thought the same thing. On (Score:4 Normal)
glewe
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I thought the same thing. On one play in particular, the tackler lent a hand to our downed player. Really nice to see that level of conduct from players. Glad the B1G can be represented by fine people like that.

Twenty-two Michigan Wolverines
put on the gloves of gray.
And as Revelli played The Victors,
they laid Woody Hayes away.

November 23rd, 2011 at 1:23 AM | Very classy people, no rivalry shall ensue. (Score:-1 Normal)
November 22nd, 2011 at 7:54 PM | Now if they would just build an airport (Score:5 Normal)
PurpleStuff
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Getting to Lincoln from anywhere else in civilization is a real pain in the ass.  Flights into Omaha are limited and often cost through the roof when big games are approaching.  The rest of the conference needs to chip in and build a landing strip in Lincoln so the rest of us can put some dent in their home field advantage.

It is spelled HOKEAMANIA.  Our coach is an ass-kicking American citizen, not one of the Beatles, for Christ's sake!

November 22nd, 2011 at 7:56 PM | Even Better... (Score:5 Funny)
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It is time our North Campus brethren geared up work on the first serviceable molecular transporter.

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November 22nd, 2011 at 8:46 PM | Sorry dude (Score:3 Normal)
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We'll get right on the molecular transporter project after we practice these three etudes, four orchestral excerpts, and work at Qdoba to make ends meet :-)

Abort, Retry, Fail?

November 22nd, 2011 at 11:22 PM | Shhhh!  It was supposed to be (Score:1)
BlueGoM
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Shhhh!  It was supposed to be a surprise!

 

November 22nd, 2011 at 11:34 PM | Rumor has it that Craig Krenzel already has a working prototype (Score:4 Normal)
Muttley
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At least according to Brent Musberger

November 22nd, 2011 at 8:46 PM | All the more better to rent (Score:1)
Hokeydokey
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An Rv and caravan out there with friends and family. Make a weekend out of it. I'm more excited for the trip to Lincoln from here Denver than I've been in a long time. A bunch of old buddies who still live in Michigan are flying out to make the drive. Gonna be a hell of a weekend.

November 22nd, 2011 at 9:56 PM | The California Zephyr goes (Score:2 Normal)
mikoyan
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The California Zephyr goes right through Lincoln. Granted it's around Midnight...but still.

November 22nd, 2011 at 11:11 PM | There is an aiport in (Score:3 Normal)
M Fanfare
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There is an aiport in Lincoln. The runway is 12,000 feet long (the same as the longest runway at DTW) and was intended as an emergency airfield for the Space Shuttle. Unfortunately, due to airline budget cuts, you can only fly to Denver, Minneapolis, and Chicago from Lincoln.

Hail to the college whose colors we wear,

Hurrah for the Yellow and Blue!

November 23rd, 2011 at 4:30 AM | Delta flies out of Omaha/uses (Score:1)
BluePants
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Delta flies out of Omaha/uses it as a commuter stop, and I know another major airline (can't recall if it's Delta or another) definitely flies through Lincoln--but I think you're right re: the connectors for Lincoln. I have very recently flown there (past year) and I have had visitors coming from both airports to my local, albeit relatively regional airport. The flights aren't incredibly well priced, but they're not too unreasonable considering the price of airfare these days.

M '11

November 22nd, 2011 at 7:57 PM | we go from classy to (Score:3 Normal)
bluenyc
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we go from classy to classless. beat ohio

November 22nd, 2011 at 7:58 PM | I know Michigan fans are (Score:0 Flamebait)
November 22nd, 2011 at 8:05 PM | Iowa (Score:1)
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From my experience walking around, the Iowa fans hitting up the Iowa bar in San Diego are fairly laid back. Very non-confrontational.

Illinois fans (a few of my friends are Illinois alums) are basically harmless. They know their place in the Big 10 pecking order and like Cubs fans (unfortunately, I'm one of those), they are pessimistic about their chances in big games.

Does Indiana or Purdue have any fans? I don't know.

And I'm shocked you haven't met either a) overconfident Notre Dame fan who thinks they should win every game and the other teams/refs cheat or b) angry Notre Dame fan who bemoans the fact they don't win the NC every year and blames the coach/players/etc.

 

November 22nd, 2011 at 8:47 PM | Indiana & Purde (Score:1)
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Both have "fans."  At Purdue and Indiana the students generally get up tailgate/drink then head to nap once the game starts.  The adults drink and go to the game.  They obviously want to win, but hardly notice, pay attention when they lose.  If they beat your team (especially if you're a Michigan/OSU)  they'll let you know it as if you've been talking smack to them for ages.  They only really seem to get up for a game when they play each other.  This is more so due to the fact that each fanbase has many friends/family that went to the other school.

November 22nd, 2011 at 8:49 PM | Where are you in Chicagoland (Score:1)
justingoblue
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Where are you in Chicagoland where you run into Wisconsin fans regularly but not Iowa fans? In my neck of the suburbs there are a good amount of Iowa fans, but hardly any Wisconsin, at least as far as high school went.

Go Blue!

November 22nd, 2011 at 8:08 PM | Having my car break down in (Score:1)
BIGWEENIE
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Having my car break down in Neb many years ago, you could NOT find a nicer and more helpful people. Great to see this from three team, Class.

BigWeenie

November 23rd, 2011 at 9:15 AM | Same experience here.... (Score:2 Normal)
jmdblue
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Car broke down in North Platte on my way to Steamboat when I was young and poor.  Made it to the exit and put on my flashers.  Three folks stopped to help before I could pop the hood. 

On another note, It's an interesting contrast between the way Pellini and Dantonio operate their squads.  They have more or less the same heritage, but one of these things is not like the other.

We're gonna play with toughness, we're gonna be responsible and we're gonna play with toughness.  This is Michigan.

November 22nd, 2011 at 8:09 PM | . (Score:2)
da shiz
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During the game I noticed Alfonzo Dennard (cb #15) helping our players up a few times. Something I would not expect from the opposing team's "star" player.

November 22nd, 2011 at 8:16 PM | We have room on our plate for (Score:2)
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We have room on our plate for a mutually respectful but highly competitive Big Ten rivalry, and Nebraska seems perfect for this.  I'm thrilled to have them in the conference.

November 22nd, 2011 at 8:24 PM | I noticed one play where a (Score:2)
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I noticed one play where a Nebraska guy seemed to shove Denard after they were out of bounds. He may have said something to Denard, not sure about that, but Denard patted him on the helmet as if to say no problem it's cool. Very unusual given some of our other rivalries.

Also there was a post here after the game from a Nebraska fan that was one of the classiest, nicest things I've ever seen. She said she was at the game and it was a great experience, the ushers were nice, Denard and Fitz were phenomenal, the defense shut down Nebraska like no one else has, and wished us luck beating Ohio.

Welcome aboard Nebraska!

November 22nd, 2011 at 8:31 PM | Nebr. honeymoon (Score:0 Flamebait)
November 22nd, 2011 at 8:47 PM | or if we lose :P (Score:3 Normal)
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or if we lose :P

1% of the MGoPosters have 99% of the negative points.
#OccupyBolivia

November 23rd, 2011 at 9:53 AM | This game was nebraska's only (Score:2 Normal)
Huntington Wolverine
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This game was nebraska's only hope of making the B1G Championship game so I'm pretty sure it meant a lot to both teams.

November 22nd, 2011 at 8:32 PM | You mean they did not try to (Score:2)
M-Dog
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You mean they did not try to turn our quarterback into a quadrapalegic?  Or maybe they did but they were very nice about it.  I just assume that is normal behavior based on the actions of our existing rivals.

 

M'Dog

November 22nd, 2011 at 8:48 PM | That's the point: it's (Score:3 Normal)
Blueroller
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That's the point: it's totally abnormal behavior, given our rivals. The guy gave Denard a shove (and not much of one at that) and he seemed… actually… apologetic?! I could be reading too much into it but as the OP and others have noted it seemed to be going on throughout the game. When we've been dealing with Ohio and MSU for decades, decent sportsmanship is shocking.

November 22nd, 2011 at 9:03 PM | True, true (Score:3 Normal)
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I actually went onto Big Red Network and commented on how classy the fans were.  I didn't mention the players but should have because you are right.  This can stay as classy as we make it.  I would love to see a team act like total dicks with us and have our players be the total opposite.  My job sometimes puts me in a position where some people can be totally obnoxious asses.  The calmer and nicer I "act", the more pissed off they become........it's kind of fun.

GoBlueNorth

November 22nd, 2011 at 9:06 PM | Agreed (Score:5 Normal)
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William Gholston watched the highlights, and was thoroughly confused.

They no longer call me Bisbiño

November 22nd, 2011 at 9:41 PM | Who is this William Gholston? (Score:5 Normal)
Gorgeous Borges
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Who is this William Gholston? Does he have any relation to Tom Gholston by any chance?

November 23rd, 2011 at 7:23 AM | I believe... (Score:1)
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Tom Gholston is his drunk uncle from Rose City.

November 22nd, 2011 at 9:23 PM | posted from iPhone (Score:1)
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Second rival. Classy. Real history not Rudy. Just cause we want, why not? They play hard and so will Hoke teams.

All in for some manball.

November 22nd, 2011 at 9:31 PM | I agree Nebraska can be our (Score:1)
maizehusker
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I agree Nebraska can be our second rival. I see them as your best friend from elementary school that ends up on a rival high school team.

November 22nd, 2011 at 11:03 PM | Second rival?  Did ND, MSU, (Score:2 Normal)
Stike A Pose
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Second rival?  Did ND, MSU, and Minnesota just spontaneously combust?  Did the Alaska polar bear fighter pilot have something to do with this?

November 23rd, 2011 at 11:39 AM | To hell with Notre Dame! (Score:1)
Steve in PA
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Let them jin the Big Ten or leave the Big 10's schedule.  This pandering to them has gone on for far too long.

 

 

November 23rd, 2011 at 1:10 PM | Did ND, MSU, and Minnesota (Score:1)
jmblue
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Did ND, MSU, and Minnesota just spontaneously combust?

I think Minnesota's spontaneous combustion occurred about 50 years ago. Other than having a cool trophy, that game isn't even remotely close to being a rivalry.

November 22nd, 2011 at 10:07 PM | Stay classy (Score:1)
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Nebraska.

...confidence is the stain they can't wipe off...

November 22nd, 2011 at 9:43 PM | Love the Nebraska fans... (Score:2)
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...and it seems that the behavior of the players has improved quite a bit since the Icognito/Callahan era and the Missouri spitting allegations.  But then again, it's not going to be that friendly.  Pellini obliquely accused us of faking injuries in order to control the tempo of the game, and the Cornhusker media is all over it (http://huskerextra.com/sports/football/article_df0849b7-2676-50af-bfd3-e17d3d07cdd6.html).

As a matter of fact I like beer.

November 22nd, 2011 at 10:57 PM | Speaking of faking injuries (Score:3 Funny)
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That was an Oscar-worthy performance by their punter on our punt block.

"[T]here were a lot of people predicting glorious heights for Rich; mostly the same people who are predicting doom and gloom [for Hoke]. Excuse me if I doubt their prognostication skills." -- M-Wolverine

November 22nd, 2011 at 9:57 PM | Great team. Great fans. (Score:1)
Nacho Mama
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Going from MSU and OSU couldn't be more different.  No Whiskey tango, Nebraska fans are polite and smart about football. I was very impressed with their fans. 

November 22nd, 2011 at 10:26 PM | You think Nebraskans are nice... (Score:4 Normal)
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...you should meet some South Dakotans. They're like the Mister Rogers of America.

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November 22nd, 2011 at 10:40 PM | Thanks! (Score:5 Normal)
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As a native South Dakotan, I, and both of the other residents of the state, thank you for commending our friendliness.

Big gulps huh? Alright! Well, see ya later.

November 23rd, 2011 at 12:14 AM | Well then. (Score:2)
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It appears that all three of us are MGoBlog users (speaking for my brother and I, both SoDak raised, grass-fed).  Uncanny.

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November 23rd, 2011 at 7:19 AM | Im moving... (Score:1)
ggoodness56
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to South Dakota in one month. This is comforting to read.

November 23rd, 2011 at 7:37 AM | posted from iPhone (Score:0 Overrated)
November 23rd, 2011 at 1:09 PM | Ah! (Score:2)
michimoby
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Where and why?  

 

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November 22nd, 2011 at 11:05 PM | They had a guy on the (Score:3 Normal)
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They had a guy on the sidelines whom everyone was calling "Sue." I don't know why you'd name a boy "Sue" but he seemed like quite a gentleman. I saw him again the next day and he was trying to give bear hugs to the visiting team every 20 to 40 seconds or so. What a nice guy, that boy named Sue.

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November 23rd, 2011 at 1:57 AM | (Score:1)
Amaizeinblue
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Good thing there were no QB's around when "Sue" was. He might have been find for coughing them up....just kidding. Great player, even though I'm not a Lions fan.

November 23rd, 2011 at 12:23 PM | http://m.youtube.com/index?de (Score:1)
Jinxed
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http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=US#/watch?v=-1BJfDvSITY

November 22nd, 2011 at 11:13 PM | Every fan we encountered at (Score:1)
switch26
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Every fan we encountered at the game was very nice as well..  I did get one report from someone who's father played on Nebraska's team and is now in NU's hall of fame.  He generally didn't like michigan before hand, and his report of his trip to the stadium was that we are the most disgusting classless fans he has ever encountered.. 

 

I lol'ed quite a bit, when his biggest complaint was that we were classless for booing the team as Nebraska entered the stadium...

 

Not sure how many sporting events he has attended, but just about every away team get's booed..

 

Then he says tons of people kept saying "fuck you" to him and his friends which i doubt

November 22nd, 2011 at 11:35 PM | Agreed (Score:1)
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I too was impressed with the Nebraska team and coaches.  They played the game like too few do today.  I wish more teams could play with competitive fire without making complete asses of themselves.  Looking at you, Sparty...

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