Bradr

What a crap play! What a game!

Nice.

I'm fine with Sirius. Yep, if the lottery winner is from Nebraska, let's get some new speakers. I also second that the husker prayer needs to be said. Right after the team exits the tunnel, they all gather at the center of the field. Then the players lead the prayer and the fans repeat.

Whatever. I have no problem at all rooting for the Hawks as well as my Huskers. If I am treated well and with respect, I would expect nothing less from myself towards their program. Until, in person, I have a reason to disdain their program, I guess sorry to sh@t in your birthday cake. I had a great time and liked everyone I met. Maybe the cold, the score, or their season changed something, but I had no problems. Maybe I'm just too friendly. I wouldn't have it any other way. Polo - Wish Lincoln had the large outdoor plaza area with bars around it. Haven't seen one yet, but maybe it hidden in the alley behind Bodega's or something...

Huskermax always has one. Never been, so can't comment, but the pictures usually look like a good time.

Just got back from Iowa City this afternoon, and figured I would share my impressions. Overall, the trip was great! If fact it really changed my opinion of the Hawkeyes, their fans, and Iowa City. If any Iowa fans are reading this, thanks for being such great hosts! Iowa City: The city really impressed me. Very clean and well laid out in the area around the stadium and downtown area. We stayed at the Sheraton and it was a very good hotel. Easy check in, clean, right in the downtown, onsite parking, and close to the stadium. It was located right on the Southern border of their downtown area. The downtown was full of bars and restaurants and really came alive at night. Reminded me of O Street if it was a couple blocks square, versus a long line along a street. There was a great strip of bars in the center of the area with their entrances facing a large outdoor plaza area. At night it was full of vendors selling fresh made tacos, gyros, and sandwiches. Wish Lincoln had something similar downtown. The stadium was about 15 minutes of walking from the downtown area. Only problem downtown was a riverwalk bridge between the downtown area and the stadium. It bottlenecked pretty bad after the game when everyone was heading to the bars. Fans: With only one exception the entire trip, everyone was very polite and friendly. The one guy was a drunk and angry college kid who tried to pick a fight with me. His friends restrained him and pulled him away while apologizing. As for everyone else, I can't count how many people asked how everything was, said good game, or said that they were glad we were in the conference. Lots of the younger college kids were very accommodating, asking if we needed help finding our way around, etc. We spent 3 hours in a great bar called the Blue Moose (beer boots!!!). The place was standing room only, and probably 90% Hawkeyes. Group after group of them came up, talked football, Big Ten, and were just good people all around. Sure there was some good natured jawing, but overall, I was blown away on how well I was treated. I have heard so many horror stories about Iowa fans and can say they are totally false from my experience. These guys also really hate Minnesota and Wisconsin, think Rutgers and Maryland shouldn't be in the league, and like their sauce at the bar. Probably spent half hour each with seven or eight groups of guys and gals from college age to families with adult children and grandpas drinking out of a boot. All were fun to talk to and good people. Stadium: The stadium was larger than I expected. It was not full, and I would guess 10-20% of the crowd was a Husker. Each corner of the stadium is open, and the wind howls through there. I'm used to Memorial being fairly insulated. Kinnick was an ice box because of that wind. I can say without doubt that that was the coldest football game I have ever attended. Stadium food was pretty bad. The wife got a nacho that was basically movie theater nachos with sour cream and jalapeños. Pizza looked bad enough not to try. Bathrooms were not set up trough-style like Memorial, so the men's line was obscenely long. Our seats were completely surrounded by Iowa fans and aside from the before-mentioned jawing, were all great to talk to. I was screaming "Go Big Red" and "Blackshirts" all game long, throwing the bones, and generally carrying on like a day at Memorial. No one gave me any grief at all. Like I said, the trip really changed my opinion of the Hawkeyes. I'm going to say it. I have a new team to root for now to go along with my Huskers. And that team is Iowa. Go Hawks!

Looks like Rutgers has a new home page on their website: http://www.scarletknights.com And they're pretty excited.

And we have the first $30 ticket...

This:

There's something about a woman that can burn 4 rubbers a night...

$35 a ticket, with download and print from your computer!!! - Stubhub

Come on 'skers, we need to take over that damn stadium! I have this feeling that too many Nebraska fans are going to be stopped by the early kickoff, and too many Iowa fans because of the perceived beat-down. Might be a stadium only 70-80% full... Anyone know how their stadium normally fills up?

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Doug West - Senior Athletic Trainer Surgeon - Escape from LA

Matthew Engelbert - Video Coordinator Golum

John Streif - Assistant Athletic Trainer Harvey Perlman

Iowa ... Idiot wandering (I think that cop could be Beck's brother...)

For those that are going to Iowa City this weekend and have been in the past, where is a good place to go pre-game and post-game for some good food & drinks? Would love to find a bar or restaurant to catch some of the afternoon and night games with some other Husker fans. Found these: http://hooplanow.com...t-gameday-bars/ http://www.hawkeyena...p-needed-2.html And per my recent discussion with an Iowa college student: 15-20 minutes from downtown (bar area) to Kinnick. Downtown is East of river, Kinnick is on the West. Airliner, Joe's Place, and DC's recommended, but pretty much anywhere downtown is good Best tailgating - Myrtle Hill/Law lot which is about a 8-10 walk to Kinnick Good tailgating on anything off Melrose as well - food vendors & house parties Might be more tame atmosphere for tailgating/rowdiness, not only because of IA's season, but also lots of IA students are going home to Illinois for Thanksgiving And looks like I'll be here: http://www.theairlinerbar.com

Sec 108, row 18. Wife and I are heading out around 4:00 AM. Plan to arrive around 8:30-9:00 and grab a few beers somewhere. Not sure where we're sleeping/what we'll be doing that evening. I will be wearing red and defending the honor of husker nation to all who may besmirch it. Edit: Staying at the Sheraton about a mile East of the stadium. What's a good bar/restaurant around there?

Happy birthday!

Even if/when Bo wants to move on, he is going to want to maximize his paycheck at a new job. Next year sets up for a huge season. Huge season = more leverage for more $. And that is why most people switch jobs. No way he leaves before next year unless a top 5 job opens up. The type of job with recruiting hotbeds and unlimited funds. And no way Saban, Urban, Miles, etc are getting canned this year. Next question.

State of Minnesota Master Shake (if he got stepped on and went homeless)

Our secondary playing close to the line doesn't give Penn's receivers time for the quick routes. Martin feasts on McGloin's heart.

Loved the book, and despite being a loon, Brad can act a bit. Should be pretty decent.