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Notre Dame #1, Nebraska #2 in CFB Gameday Experience

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The day after tomorrow is arguably the most important on the college football calendar. Therefore, there's no time like the present to reflect, analyze and articulate topics within the college football hierarchy. We've ranked the top four college football game day experiences in the Midwest. Remember, this is just for the Midwest- with Notre Dame tops overall. There's a … [Read more...] about Notre Dame #1, Nebraska #2 in CFB Gameday Experience

How much time will Mike Riley be given at Nebraska?

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Head Coach Mike Riley is billed, in big and bold letters, as an "OFFENSIVE GENIUS" (yes, it's in CAPS LOCK) in the Nebraska Cornhuskers most recent game day program. In that home contest, a 30-28 loss to Northwestern, Riley's team managed just 2.2. yards per carry. In a 55-45 loss to lowly Purdue this past weekend, Mike Riley's team managed just 2.7 yards per carry. If Riley … [Read more...] about How much time will Mike Riley be given at Nebraska?

Husker legend Ndamukong Suh stars in new “Snow Day” ad (video)

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A man named Suh, Nebraska Cornhuskers legend Ndamukong Suh, is one of 21 athletes who stars in a new advertisement that's breaking the internet right now. Look up "Snow Day" on Twitter right now; it's super duper trending.  The ad kicks off Nike’s #GetOutHere winter training campaign. A 60-second version will air during tonight’s game between the Patriots vs. Dolphins. The … [Read more...] about Husker legend Ndamukong Suh stars in new “Snow Day” ad (video)

Nebraska football game day experience: top 5 nationally

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If you want a real college football experience, and by that I mean a truly all-in, comprehensive, the-entire-state-is-here-kind-of-experience, then "There Is No Place Like Nebraska." The title of the fight song rings true as the Nebraska football home game experience indeed lives up to the hype; and more. Having just returned from my maiden voyage into the Sea of Red, I can … [Read more...] about Nebraska football game day experience: top 5 nationally

Nebraska DT Maliek Collins is better than his cheap shot vs NU

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This Nebraska Cornhuskers football team doesn't exactly live up to the glorious Blackshirts tradition and reputation. When you have a pass defense that's amongst the worst in the entire nation, it's tough to praise that side of the ball. Defensive Tackle Maliek Collins has potential though. Out of any individual player, on either side of the ball for Nebraska, Collins has … [Read more...] about Nebraska DT Maliek Collins is better than his cheap shot vs NU

Nebraska Football Suffers Another Heart-Breaker in “NU Bowl”

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"We're better than what he showed. We're absolutely better than what we showed," said Nebraska wide receiver Jordan Westerkamp, after his team lost 30-28 at home to Northwestern. What Westerkamp said after losing to the Big Ten team closest to his hometown in Illinois is correct. Nebraska football is better than its 3-5 record indicates. In the first year under new Coach Mike … [Read more...] about Nebraska Football Suffers Another Heart-Breaker in “NU Bowl”

Nebraska football game preview (week 8 Northwestern)

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Nebraska football fans don't have to deal with the dreaded 11 AM kickoffs too often. For those of us who cover Illinois and Northwestern regularly, starting your autumn Saturdays early is pretty much routine. It's also very odd to see those numbers in the Cornhuskers record: 3-4. We're all used to seeing numbers that start with # in front of the Nebraska football name, and … [Read more...] about Nebraska football game preview (week 8 Northwestern)

Nebraska football game preview (week five at Illinois)

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Although this game kicks off on October 3rd, it could very well be a season definer for both teams. The winner fights on to secure/solidify bowl positioning. The loser is in trouble, and finds themselves having to truly turn For the visitors, well, this isn't your Dad's Nebraska football team. It's not even your older brother's Nebraska football team. For the home side, … [Read more...] about Nebraska football game preview (week five at Illinois)

Hurricane Joaquin changes Illinois-Nebraska, Michigan-Maryland start times

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Hurricane Joaquin is baring down on the Eastern seaboard, and right now, people aren't quite sure which way the tropical storm is going to travel. At least, the experts differed in opinion as of last night. This is a very fluid situation. It could be upgraded to a Category 4 storm by the time you read this, but downgraded to a Category 1 by the time it makes landfall, which … [Read more...] about Hurricane Joaquin changes Illinois-Nebraska, Michigan-Maryland start times