There's no rivalry.... "Because of Iowa's recent success, fans are dying for the Hawkeyes to have a crack at Nebraska to prove the team's worth...especially because Husker fans seem to dismiss any of Iowa's accomplishments in the past decade favoring a historical look at the programs (which Nebraska obviously has the upper-hand). So, in this case, let's hope history doesn't repeat itself and Iowa can start winning some games in this series and even it up a little bit. Whatever happens though, this is going to be one heck of a rivalry." Here's the most recent history.... In 2011, with a handshake and a signature, in the wake of a strained relationship with the Big 12 Conference and an offer he couldn’t refuse from the Big Ten, Nebraska athletic director and former Husker coach Tom Osborne sealed the deal that moved Nebraska to the nation’s oldest conference. There were celebrations on both sides of the river. Many Nebraska fans had long viewed the caliber of football in the Big Ten as inferior to what was played in the Big 12. Success was inevitable. Iowa fans — on the other hand — were salivating at the chance to play the Huskers every year. Throughout Nebraska’s tenure in the Big Ten, those Iowa fans have gotten their wish. A real rivalry has been born – at least along the Missouri River. Those close to the Nebraska program in Lincoln have repeatedly scoffed at the notion of Iowa as a rival. In their eyes, Iowa is the pesky little brother – not worthy of inclusion in a rivalry with a program like Nebraska. On the east side of Iowa, some fans agree for different reasons. Iowa has historic rivalries with Wisconsin and Minnesota — not to mention the in-state rivalry with Iowa State. They didn’t need another rival. [/u]
Well one side effect of the turmoil over in Baton Rouge is that the Gators might get the LSU QB. He's the #59 prospect in the ESPN 300 and the #3 Dual Threat QB in the Rivals ranking and the #39 overall prospect. The Gators only QB in the 2016 class is a kid from Houston who they took his verbal even though he'd never started a game in HS. His HS is a power and the kid ahead of him is highly rated.
AJ, Any possibility a tough and ready Marine like yourself, could possibly slip in there with a uniform and create some havoc for the Hawkeyes? We really need your help Saturday. Thanks in advance. :wink:
Re: Blue Plate Special.... The odest I found dates back to the late 1800's about a line of resturants established along the rail stations (Hartley's????) and the quick and easy meals (main, 2 sides) that were supplied on a Blue Compartmented plate that he got a special deal on by buying in bulk...... ....But is that what you were referring to Doc???
Don, They're gonna sit me on Friday...but that's ok.....things are much, much better in Lincoln lately.....don't let a win by Nebraska surprise you much....if even at all......
You remember James Browning, or JB as he was called. He was one of your boys. He always said that Iowa lic plates were Blue and that he'd avoid them like the plague when he saw them on the Highway. He never wanted to play Iowa, for some reason he didn't think of them as any sort of rival for sure. I'm sure he flipped in his grave when he heard that Iowa was replacing OU and Colorado as your rivals with the move to the Big10.
Solid, no FCS an actual road trip to Calif and no bye weeks once conference play starts for the Longhorns. Should be a template for other schools on how to put together a schedule. 2016 TEXAS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE (Home games in bold CAPS; all times TBA) Sept. 3: NOTRE DAME Sept. 10: UTEP Sept. 17: at California Oct. 1: at Oklahoma State* Oct. 8: vs. Oklahoma* (Dallas) Oct. 15: IOWA STATE* Oct. 22: at K-State* Oct. 29: BAYLOR* Nov. 5: at Texas Tech* Nov. 12: WEST VIRGINIA* Nov. 19: at Kansas* Nov. 24: TCU*
A Husky goes out drinking, gets hammered and passes out. He wakes up the next morning and can’t remember a thing that happened the night before. He rolls over and sees a hideously ugly woman lying next to him and says, "Thank God. At least I made it home ok."
A guy walks into a bar down on the UW campus and orders a GrapeNehi. Surprised, the bartender looks around and says "You ain`t from around here… where you from, boy?". The guy says, "I’m from Ohio" The bartender asks, "What do you do down in Ohio?" The guy responds, "I’m a taxidermist." The bartender asks, "A taxidermist… what the hell is a taxidermist?" The guy says "I mount dead animals." The bartender smiles and shouts to the whole bar, "It’s OK boys, he’s one of us."
Did you hear that they cancelled the Iditarod? Turns out they couldn’t find any huskies that didn’t whine about playing in the snow. Why is it that the UW football team doesn’t have a website? They can’t string three W’s together.
What’s the difference between husky stadium and a porcupine? A porcupine’s 70,000 pricks are on the outside.