When autumn comes to the Great Plains, Lincoln is the place to be, as the mighty Cornhuskers of Nebraska mount their annual bid for a national championship. This book chronicles the colorful Cornhusker history on the gridiron--from their early days when they were nicknamed the "Bugeaters" to the more recent football dynasty of coach Tom Osborne, who won three national championships in his last four seasons. In between, there are all sorts of characters, such as "Trainwreck," "Mr. Touchdown," "Sweet Old Bob" , the infamous "Black Shirt" defenses, and an amazing string of walk-ons, many of whom seemingly came from nowhere and went on to national fame.
Language
English
Pages
171
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Globe Pequot
Release
September 01, 2004
ISBN
0762734299
ISBN 13
9780762734290
Stadium Stories: Nebraska Cornhuskers: Colorful Tales of the Scarlet and Cream
When autumn comes to the Great Plains, Lincoln is the place to be, as the mighty Cornhuskers of Nebraska mount their annual bid for a national championship. This book chronicles the colorful Cornhusker history on the gridiron--from their early days when they were nicknamed the "Bugeaters" to the more recent football dynasty of coach Tom Osborne, who won three national championships in his last four seasons. In between, there are all sorts of characters, such as "Trainwreck," "Mr. Touchdown," "Sweet Old Bob" , the infamous "Black Shirt" defenses, and an amazing string of walk-ons, many of whom seemingly came from nowhere and went on to national fame.