BaryGarta

Okay, I don't post much, and I am not a Husker fan. I say that so nobody thinks I am a "troll". I grew up in western Iowa during the Osborne years when Nebraska football had a certain class associated with it. I find it interesting that in the middle of the Mount Pelini eruption he actually was quoted as saying (to paraphrase) that he was upset it was on TV. How about being upset you undressed your players and the officials in general regardless of who saw it? Would it be somehow better if it were not seen to treat everyone that way? Interested in the Husker faithful's thoughts on that. Looking forward to having you all part of the Big 10/12.

So to make sure nobody thinks I am trying to act as if I am a Nebraska fan I put up front I am not. I went to The University of Iowa and am a Hawkeye, and very proud of it. That being said, for any real fan of either team to debate who will win the first conference game between Iowa and Nebraska in Lincoln in 2011 is foolish. I hope Iowa wins, and the majority of the members of this board hope Nebraska wins. Fair enough. Frankly, I am more concerned about the OP taking his sister to a casino. Also, I want to make sure that those who are unfamiliar with the geography of Iowa understand that the entire population of Council Bluffs, Iowa represents less than 2% of the entire population in the state of Iowa. Additionally, the majority of those trailer dwelling residents are Nebraska fans, and the majority of the rest of Iowa is more than happy to let Husker Nation have them. Take Carter Lake as well. Iowa has according to the US Census Bureau approximately 1.2 million more residents than Nebraska's 1.79 million residents. I'm sure that the loss of a few border dwelling souls will be ok. I am fired up, however, about the new natural rivalry. I'm sure that Nebraska will win its share of games, and I hope you realize Iowa will too. One thing is for sure: This will be a rivalry your fan base can get behind far better than the contrived rivalry with Colorado. It may never become classic Oklahoma v. Nebraska, but it will be fun. See you in 2011 (at the latest)