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Blackshirts don't give up 62 FCCKING POINTS. They need to wear plain white undershirts this week, and every week until they stop embarassing the proud tradition of the Blackshirts. ... Yeah, I'm bitter AF rn, I hate getting embarrased, and I want some goddamned accountability.

59 Points? You don't lose by 59 points at Nebraska. NEBRASKA DOESN'T LOSE BY 59 f'ing POINTS. Yes, we have a lot of things working against us - esepcially on the injury front (Glad TA made it back tonight). Yes, we have a lot of hope for the future. This staff is doing really fun things on the recruiting front, and that's exciting to watch. YOU DON'T COME TO NEBRASKA, AND THEN LOSE BY 59 f'ing POINTS. Northwestern didn't get embarassed. Wisconsin didn't get embarassed. But we did. My fear here is that Mike is too nice of a guy to really take a critical look at his staff, and really understand what it takes to be a championship-caliber team. Whether or not that's a standard that's a few seasons off or 10, that is the standard here - and we need to always show that we're progressing towards that. Read needs to be gone, he's a disgrace and a waste of half a million dollars. Bankers needs to get his ass kicked out the door - YOU DON'T GIVE UP 62 f'ing POINTS AT NEBRASKA> And if the defense wears 'black shirts' out to practice this week, than they're pooping all over a proud tradition that is older than they are. /rant over.

I can only speak for myself, but it's certainly killed any and all interest I had in shipping off to a bowl game. Call me a fairweather if you like, but a bowl game is a big expensive trip, not only tickets/hotel/airfare/etc but also missed days of work and the like, so it has to absolutely be a worthwhile investment, and I'm not convinced it will be. The biggest concern I have is that a lot of players feel the same sense of disappointment and embarrassment that all of us fans do, and I'm not sure if there's even a way, regardless of time, to really get everyone motivated to go out and REALLY show up for a game (See our rematch vs. Washington) and quite frankly, it's not worth it to take off and watch a lack-luster performance, I'd rather be disappointed at home and keep my money. Flame away, it's how I feel right now.

AWWWWWWWW YEAH. Riot Punch baby, for when you are POSITIVE you don't want to remember anything about the game.

Under 3.5 - receptions by Jamal Turner Over, A solid 4th quarter lead gives way to a bit more creativity from the offense, and more throwing plays to get Taylor and the boys comfortable. Over/Under 5: The amount of times the announcers mention that Southern Miss *almost* didn't make the game because of the hurricane (also: Shots of Hattiesberg during the storm)

There's plenty of parking - you just might have to pay for it . There are a lot of lots around ranging anywhere from $5-20 for event parking, obviously they get more expensive the closer you get to the stadium. The city parking garages are $18 for an all day pass, and don't usually fill up that fast, there's also a lot of street parking available. Given that it's an early game, I actually think you'll have an easier time finding parking as lots of the businesses downtown that attract guests won't be busy until after the game. As far as where to go, I can't recommend the Single Barrel enough, actually noted as the best postgame spot in Lincoln (http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/americas-best-college-football-stadiums/7), they'll also have the sidetrack band playing, which does cfb-themed parody songs. If you head downtown to O street, between about 13th and 15th, you'll get all the college bars, if that's your scene. There's a few good lounges around (Marz, Zen's), and some great restaurants down in the haymarket.

" 'N' stands for National Championships; all 5 of them "

Lazlo's is a great local place, as is Misty's. For sure try to get to the stadium to check out the trophy room and all-around great atmosphere there (Not trying to by pompous, but even I stand in awe before national title and heisman trophies, and I'd never pass up an opportunity to see them). As far as bar hopping goes, Single Barrel is very close to the game, and boasts one of Lincoln's oldest tailgate traditions: The Sidetrak band, which plays parody covers with football/Husker/B1G/F***the Big 12 themes, haha. Other than that, Brewsky's is a great local chain of sports bars.

FYI, The Sidetrak band no longer plays at the Sidetrak bar, but rather they'll either be playing at the Hr. Lounge (14th/O) or at the old Boomer's Printing Building (10th/P) which is quickly being remodeled into a bar, there was an article in the LJS about it a week ago.

Yeah, that video was an amateur production, and it showed. But as has already been mentioned: it's the first production this group has done, and to be honest, the song itself isn't terrible, even if it is a bit campy. I'm glad the University, and I'm hoping we and the rest of the fans, get behind movements like this so that future videos and events can get the budget/directors/work that they deserve to be something we can all really be proud of. Oh, and I personally want to see more of the WoW kid, I kept waiting for him to break it down the whole time, and was sadly disappointed when he appears to just be camera candy .

Dear baby Jesus, Please send me a device that allows me to punch people through the internet Good lookin' out, dawg. Craiggers

and one other quick note: If these kids think they have it bad, there's always the military. I joined the Marines at 18, and spent 4 years in the infantry. Don't EVER tell me that these 20/21 year old players can't take a rough life-style or an as*-chewing as warranted, trust me, they'll live, and Bo is only almost as scary as he could be if he wanted

Good read. I'm also reminded of an anecdote someone passed around last year concerning Bo's first meeting with Ndamukong Suh when Pelini took over at Nebraska, and I remember him saying something along the lines of: "You stink. You aren't as good as you think you are...but you could be, you could be better" (Citation needed, not a direct quote) and I remember loving Bo for saying that. This isn't the SEC, we aren't going to cry for and pander to primadonna superstars and kids who think they have earned anything, around here, you're only worth as much as you're willing to put into the program and sacrafice for it, and I love that. Calm down a bit, Bo. But for the sake of all that is holy, don't change.

Driving home this evening, I heard Dick Janda (1480 - "The Bench" show host) drop this bomb on us... Guess who will be calling this Friday's game for ABC? You already know what's coming: Ed Cuntingham and company. Didn't ABC get the message? Here's at least one Husker fan hoping a local radio sync's up their broadcast with the tv feed like they did a few weeks ago. LOLZ!

I've always assumed that the reason the players rushing the punter (and his blockers) don't push through with much intensity is that the penalties for hitting a kicker while he's kicking/punting are severe, and since the whole point of letting the other team punt is so that your team gets the ball... a penalty giving them a first down kinda defeats that purpose. So it's almost not worth the risk, your team is gonna get the ball anyway, concentrate on getting as much of a good return as you can. At least that's always been my thought about the subject, not sure if it's correct or not.

I gotta ask Cy - any chance you could maybe make a new sig pic depicting the disheartened faces of all the Whorns fans from this last weekend? ...like, so that I don't have to keep seeing poor, crying NU fans?

I'm struggling to put into words my emotions at the moment - which means that it's poll time! Personally, I feel a bit more like the ISU loss from last year. I feel that we were clearly the better team, but for some reason, we simply did not show up to play today. Players did not have their head in the game, they made costly and stupid mistakes/penalties, and embarrassed us in our own house. Conversely - do you feel like Texas simply was a much better team than we gave them credit for, and were this game replayed every weekend, a majority of the time the outcome would be the same?

Good call with the widow, NASA, that's my personal favorite champagne

I've got to work at 11 (Though thankfully, there's a TV I can watch) So between about 8 and 10, I'll be killin' beer. Unless darkhorse is bad again and let's me find my way into the Sailor and Cokes...which I'm usually not allowed to touch until 2 hrs before kickoff, lol.

NU - 27 TX - 9 R/Yds - 203 P/Yds - 243

Pre-maturely welcome to Lincoln! Not sure how old your sons are, but another Texas fan already asked for, and got, a decent rundown of tailgating and gameday in Lincoln here: http://www.huskerboard.com/index.php?/topic/47301-ramblings-from-a-texas-fan/page__p__669330__fromsearch__1#entry669330 Any other questions you have feel free to drop them here.

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Fine, I'll do it...but I don't have to like it

Welcome to the boards, and prematurely welcome to Lincoln! Football comments aside, my quick rundown of Lincoln tailgating is as follows: 1) Embassy (The Embassy Suites) has a bit of a monopoly on big, expensive, dt tailgating. They have the room, resources and staff to back it up. It's always worth stopping by, the inside of the hotel has a huge atrium all the way up, 15(?) stories from the large ground floor where all the bars and restaurants are. As mentioned, they also have a big space out back on their loading docks (Easily visible, flying flags from all B12 schools). Biggest downfall is simply that they are pricey, as you would expect any corporate hotel event to be. Little 8oz. liquor and colas will come with EXACTLY 1.25 oz. of alcohol and cost around $6, I believe. 2) The Grand Manse. I have to plug this one, as I was their head bartender last year, lol. Caddy corner (To the SW) from embassy, you'll see a fenced off area to the north of what is the old federal courthouse (Big old brownstone building). It's open to the public and run by some very good bar owners. No cover charge, and drinks there are bigger and cheaper. When I worked there, and even visiting this season, there always seems to be a large group of out-of-town (opposing) fans who stop there. They usually have TVs outside as well. 3) If you head down to the haymarket (about 3 blocks west of downtown, go anywhere in dt lincoln and just start walking W, you'll find it ) than expect big crowds, but fun places. Brewsky's (American-style sports bar) and Buzzard Billy's (casual Cajun dining) are always good, but they will be crowded. They have large outdoor seating areas, but unless you get there early, don't expect to get a table anytime soon. There's a new little bar tucked in just west of Old Chicago (Which is on P) called Tavern on the Square, good prices, good outdoor seating (with shade), but no food. I usually make a point to stop there at it is generally not too crowded. 4) If you want more of the college type scene, go to O street between about 13th and 15th, that's where all the college bars are, with the expected atmospheres. 5) Misty's is always good for a steak, It's on 11th and P. Other good eats besides those already mentioned are Brix and Stone (Which is on Q, just west of 9th, heavy american dining), the N-Zone (8th/Q) and the Watering Hole (13th/O) Both serve great bar food, especially wings. JTK (7th and M) and Dish (11th and O) are both upscale steakhouse/american dining experiences. The Blue Orchid (Backside of the Grand Manse, mentioned earlier) is a wonderful little Thai place that I have to plug, even though there's no 'gameday' atmosphere there, which could be good and a nice respite from the loud and rowdy tailgates going on, especially if you're in town for more than a day. Hope you enjoy your stay!

and I've used windows movie maker - it's not the best, but the basic tools are all there, it's just a matter of learning how to use them . Looks great so far, keep up the good work!