2025 Offseason Cornhusker Cornucopia
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I have listened to Lyle's call of this game so many times over my lifetime that I have whole sections of it committed to memory. During the 70s, I recorded every game on audio cassette (3 to a game--thanks Mom!) and listened to them over and over again afterwards. The Game of the Century was my prized possession. But I haven't listened to it for years because while I have an old box in my basement full of tapes, I don't own a cassettee player anymore.
By the way, I was bummed to discover the audio CUT BEFORE Bremser uttered his final line. Lyle ended with, "I've seen it all and am ready to die in Norman, Oklahoma!"
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Thanks for the link, Nebraska99!
Here were Josh Petersen's Five Reasons:
- Dana Holgorsen (I agree!)
- Emmett Johnson (I agree!)
- Special Teams shouldn't suck (I agree!)
- 2025 Transfer Portal Class (I agree!)
- Rhule Year 3 (I agree!)
6. Jacory Barney. What a talented freshman we saw last year! And the buzz is that he upped his game this past Spring. I thought Wan'dale Robinson could've developed into 'the next Johnny Rodger' but Frost misused him and he left town. Robinson was good but (IMO) Barney is faster and with more elusive moves.
7. The Young'uns. It remains to be seen but I think we've got a lot of young players (especially on defense) that are relatively unknown now but will become household names with Husker fans by the end of the season.
8. Butler's Blackshirts. Many of the pundits talk about the loss of White (and I agree he was damn good.) But while Butler may not be as charismatic, he's got a more aggressive streak and much more talent to work with than his predecessor did. Our secondary and linebacking crew have the potential to be lights-out good. And while we are replacing our DL starters, we won't drop off much. Van Poppel has the potential to be All Conference someday.
I saw this commerical for the first time the other day and had a LMAO moment. I tried to find the commerical then and couldn't.
But --- yay! ---I found it today. For all you Kent Pavelka Husker fans out there, ENJOY!
But --- yay! ---I found it today. For all you Kent Pavelka Husker fans out there, ENJOY!
Rodgers was more elusive, but Barney is as tough as nails. You see him take exceptional hits and he just bounces right up with a smile on his face. Key and Barney should become a lethal combination if we have the right schemes and keep Raiola healthy.
Keep in mind, Huusker, Johnny Rodgers didn’t play on the varsity team as a freshman. His first action was as a sophomore. We will all get to make our first true comparison this fall. (FYI, The buzz coming out of Spring Ball is that Barney has seriously upped his game from last season. No joke.)
I don't know where else to put this, so I think this cornucopia thread will suffice.
I want to talk about Heinrich Haarberg and what a great guy he is. He was the starting QB for Nebraska. Something he's likely been dreaming of ever since he was 5 years old. Dylan Raiola comes in, a much ballyhooed 5* stud, and it is clear to anyone thinking that Raiola is going to be the starter in 2024. This idea put forth by the coaches that there's going to be competition for #1 QB job is coach speak only.
But here is what I want to say about Heinrich Haarberg: The guy loses his starting QB position to a true freshman and handles it with class and dignity. In this Transfer Portal era, it would have been easy to leave. It would have been predictable for Haarberg to leave. Instead, not only does he not leave, he switches positions. Stop and think about how selfless that was for him to do. We, as college football fans, often lament how there is no loyalty any more thanks to NIL and the TP. But Heinrich proves that loyalty, selflessness, and commitment to Team is still out there among some players. I don't know what the 2025 season has in store for Nebraska, but I just wanted to stop, take a moment, and thank Heinrich for his commitment and dedication to the team--which is such a rarity today (and not just in college football, but in virtually all aspects of society).
I doubt Heinrich will ever see this, but if on the 1 in a million chance he does, I just want to say thank you kiddo. You exemplify what being a Nebraska football player should be: selflessness, commitment to Team, hard work, and dedication.
I want to talk about Heinrich Haarberg and what a great guy he is. He was the starting QB for Nebraska. Something he's likely been dreaming of ever since he was 5 years old. Dylan Raiola comes in, a much ballyhooed 5* stud, and it is clear to anyone thinking that Raiola is going to be the starter in 2024. This idea put forth by the coaches that there's going to be competition for #1 QB job is coach speak only.
But here is what I want to say about Heinrich Haarberg: The guy loses his starting QB position to a true freshman and handles it with class and dignity. In this Transfer Portal era, it would have been easy to leave. It would have been predictable for Haarberg to leave. Instead, not only does he not leave, he switches positions. Stop and think about how selfless that was for him to do. We, as college football fans, often lament how there is no loyalty any more thanks to NIL and the TP. But Heinrich proves that loyalty, selflessness, and commitment to Team is still out there among some players. I don't know what the 2025 season has in store for Nebraska, but I just wanted to stop, take a moment, and thank Heinrich for his commitment and dedication to the team--which is such a rarity today (and not just in college football, but in virtually all aspects of society).
I doubt Heinrich will ever see this, but if on the 1 in a million chance he does, I just want to say thank you kiddo. You exemplify what being a Nebraska football player should be: selflessness, commitment to Team, hard work, and dedication.
