The symbolism of this picture is very fitting

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Nexus

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On Jan. 2nd, 1984 Coach Osborne had a choice, he could kick the extra point to tie the game with a guaranteed National Title for the taking? Or he could "go for two" to erase any doubt that Nebraska was the consensus best team in the nation. College coaches and fans alike across the country were inspired by the "go for two" call that Osborne made, even though it failed. His respect factor swelled to epic proportions after that game. It became one of the defining characteristics of what Osborne was about.

Fast forward to June 11th, 2010. Osborne as AD is faced with an even greater decision than the one in 1984. With swirling speculation of conference re-alignment flooding the news over the past 6 months, Osborne had to ask himself some serious questions about the future of Nebraska as an institution. This was greater than just athletics alone. It was about long-term stability academically and athletically. The prize is joining the oldest, most prestigious and most stable conference in the nation. He could either sit back and watch the landscape change as a reactionary observer? Or he could face it head-on in a proactive manner knowing that an institution of 23k+ students were hanging in the balance.

The picture below is fitting because it shows the "Peace" sign with the Big Ten and Nebraska logo at his back. It's also fitting because 26 years ago, this same man made that gutsy decision to go for two when he didn't have to. Except this time in 2010, he had no choice but to go for two; for those 23k+ students and for the 1.8 million residents in the state of Nebraska.

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Nexus said:
On Jan. 2nd, 1984 Coach Osborne had a choice, he could kick the extra point to tie the game with a guaranteed National Title for the taking? Or he could "go for two" to erase any doubt that Nebraska was the consensus best team in the nation. College coaches and fans alike across the country were inspired by the "go for two" call that Osborne made, even though it failed. His respect factor swelled to epic proportions after that game. It became one of the defining characteristics of what Osborne was about.

Fast forward to June 11th, 2010. Osborne as AD is faced with an even greater decision than the one in 1984. With swirling speculation of conference re-alignment flooding the news over the past 6 months, Osborne had to ask himself some serious questions about the future of Nebraska as an institution. This was greater than just athletics alone. It was about long-term stability academically and athletically. The prize is joining the oldest, most prestigious and most stable conference in the nation. He could either sit back and watch the landscape change as a reactionary observer? Or he could face it head-on in a proactive manner knowing that an institution of 23k+ students were hanging in the balance.

The picture below is fitting because it shows the "Peace" sign with the Big Ten and Nebraska logo at his back. It's also fitting because 26 years ago, this same man made that gutsy decision to go for two when he didn't have to. Except this time in 2010, he had no choice but to go for two; for those 23k+ students and for the 1.8 million residents in the state of Nebraska.

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Great Post and I agree with you 100%

 
huskernumerouno said:
Nexus said:
On Jan. 2nd, 1984 Coach Osborne had a choice, he could kick the extra point to tie the game with a guaranteed National Title for the taking? Or he could "go for two" to erase any doubt that Nebraska was the consensus best team in the nation. College coaches and fans alike across the country were inspired by the "go for two" call that Osborne made, even though it failed. His respect factor swelled to epic proportions after that game. It became one of the defining characteristics of what Osborne was about.

Fast forward to June 11th, 2010. Osborne as AD is faced with an even greater decision than the one in 1984. With swirling speculation of conference re-alignment flooding the news over the past 6 months, Osborne had to ask himself some serious questions about the future of Nebraska as an institution. This was greater than just athletics alone. It was about long-term stability academically and athletically. The prize is joining the oldest, most prestigious and most stable conference in the nation. He could either sit back and watch the landscape change as a reactionary observer? Or he could face it head-on in a proactive manner knowing that an institution of 23k+ students were hanging in the balance.

The picture below is fitting because it shows the "Peace" sign with the Big Ten and Nebraska logo at his back. It's also fitting because 26 years ago, this same man made that gutsy decision to go for two when he didn't have to. Except this time in 2010, he had no choice but to go for two; for those 23k+ students and for the 1.8 million residents in the state of Nebraska.

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Great Post and I agree with you 100%
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man i would just like to meet Tom just once in my life..........

you native nebraskans are SOO lucky......

 
irieboy8 said:
huskernumerouno said:
Nexus said:
On Jan. 2nd, 1984 Coach Osborne had a choice, he could kick the extra point to tie the game with a guaranteed National Title for the taking? Or he could "go for two" to erase any doubt that Nebraska was the consensus best team in the nation. College coaches and fans alike across the country were inspired by the "go for two" call that Osborne made, even though it failed. His respect factor swelled to epic proportions after that game. It became one of the defining characteristics of what Osborne was about.

Fast forward to June 11th, 2010. Osborne as AD is faced with an even greater decision than the one in 1984. With swirling speculation of conference re-alignment flooding the news over the past 6 months, Osborne had to ask himself some serious questions about the future of Nebraska as an institution. This was greater than just athletics alone. It was about long-term stability academically and athletically. The prize is joining the oldest, most prestigious and most stable conference in the nation. He could either sit back and watch the landscape change as a reactionary observer? Or he could face it head-on in a proactive manner knowing that an institution of 23k+ students were hanging in the balance.

The picture below is fitting because it shows the "Peace" sign with the Big Ten and Nebraska logo at his back. It's also fitting because 26 years ago, this same man made that gutsy decision to go for two when he didn't have to. Except this time in 2010, he had no choice but to go for two; for those 23k+ students and for the 1.8 million residents in the state of Nebraska.

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Great Post and I agree with you 100%
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man i would just like to meet Tom just once in my life..........

you native nebraskans are SOO lucky......
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I am from his home town and have met him one time, He spoke at the sending off get together of the local reserve unit. He is an incredibly nice man and very straight foreword. But by no means should his kindness and civility be mistaken as a weakness. He looked out for what is best for the Husker Nation, from the Students, to the Student Athletes, the faculity and the fans. The state will benifit as well.

 
Great post nexus.

I just spent the last 90 minutes trying to convince my Big Sister in Lincoln that this was a great move.

I might have to forward this thread to her.


 
irieboy8 said:
huskernumerouno said:
Nexus said:
On Jan. 2nd, 1984 Coach Osborne had a choice, he could kick the extra point to tie the game with a guaranteed National Title for the taking? Or he could "go for two" to erase any doubt that Nebraska was the consensus best team in the nation. College coaches and fans alike across the country were inspired by the "go for two" call that Osborne made, even though it failed. His respect factor swelled to epic proportions after that game. It became one of the defining characteristics of what Osborne was about.

Fast forward to June 11th, 2010. Osborne as AD is faced with an even greater decision than the one in 1984. With swirling speculation of conference re-alignment flooding the news over the past 6 months, Osborne had to ask himself some serious questions about the future of Nebraska as an institution. This was greater than just athletics alone. It was about long-term stability academically and athletically. The prize is joining the oldest, most prestigious and most stable conference in the nation. He could either sit back and watch the landscape change as a reactionary observer? Or he could face it head-on in a proactive manner knowing that an institution of 23k+ students were hanging in the balance.

The picture below is fitting because it shows the "Peace" sign with the Big Ten and Nebraska logo at his back. It's also fitting because 26 years ago, this same man made that gutsy decision to go for two when he didn't have to. Except this time in 2010, he had no choice but to go for two; for those 23k+ students and for the 1.8 million residents in the state of Nebraska.

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Great Post and I agree with you 100%
Click to expand...

man i would just like to meet Tom just once in my life..........

you native nebraskans are SOO lucky......
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A year or so ago, I was carrying my SLR around one day just for kicks, as I am wont to do, and bumped into Coach Osborne on the sidewalk on campus a as I was heading home for the day. I was more nervous than I thought I should be... I addressed him as "Coach" and then felt stupid for having done that as he's also a Dr., Director, heck, Mr.... Anyway, I asked him if it was okay if I shot a picture of him (I think I even made a timid little gesture with my camera like a foreign tourist) and he said, "Sure, I hope I don't ruin your camera." The sun was high, so the shadows were harsh and I knew that I should have used a fill flash, but it's not like I was going to ask him to wait while I took another. We shook hands and he went on his way. After de-harshing the shadows, the picture turned out quite well. I need to run a copy of it to his office and see if he'd sign it for me.

 
Well put Nexus. I totally agree with you, and that picture does have a lot of meaning.

BTW, nothing comes close to the original Redemption Song by Bob Marley. :band

 
Bob Davaney assembeled the raw materials but TO built the program. Every player, student and fan of the University of Nebraska should be eternally greatful to this man, I know I am.

T_O_B

 
Nexus said:
On Jan. 2nd, 1984 Coach Osborne had a choice, he could kick the extra point to tie the game with a guaranteed National Title for the taking? Or he could "go for two" to erase any doubt that Nebraska was the consensus best team in the nation. College coaches and fans alike across the country were inspired by the "go for two" call that Osborne made, even though it failed. His respect factor swelled to epic proportions after that game. It became one of the defining characteristics of what Osborne was about.

Fast forward to June 11th, 2010. Osborne as AD is faced with an even greater decision than the one in 1984. With swirling speculation of conference re-alignment flooding the news over the past 6 months, Osborne had to ask himself some serious questions about the future of Nebraska as an institution. This was greater than just athletics alone. It was about long-term stability academically and athletically. The prize is joining the oldest, most prestigious and most stable conference in the nation. He could either sit back and watch the landscape change as a reactionary observer? Or he could face it head-on in a proactive manner knowing that an institution of 23k+ students were hanging in the balance.

The picture below is fitting because it shows the "Peace" sign with the Big Ten and Nebraska logo at his back. It's also fitting because 26 years ago, this same man made that gutsy decision to go for two when he didn't have to. Except this time in 2010, he had no choice but to go for two; for those 23k+ students and for the 1.8 million residents in the state of Nebraska.

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that picture is freaking awesome

 
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