Why I became a Husker Fan

[Husker VA]

Quick (kinda) story on why I have decided to become a Husker fan for life:

 

I never was a huge college football fan up until a few years ago. I just never really got into it. Maybe it was becuase I went to a small school in Virginia that did not have a program or maybe I was just way too much into the NFL. However, as I met some new friends that we're into their school's football (one West Virginia and the other Mizzou), I started to casually keep up with it.

 

This year I began to get into it even more and keep up with the conference races, etc.. However, it's different when you don't have an allegiance to a school to really want to keep up with anyone in particular. Then my friend and I decided to go on a road trip this fall to see a couple of games. I live in Northern Virginia and we set a couple of days aside for this. We first stopped by the WVU v. Louisville Thursday night game when it was a top 5 matchup. Great game and neat stadium in Louisville.

 

We then started the long trek to the Nebraska/Mizzou game. We stopped by Columbia on the way there to visit the campus, grab some lunch (Booch's Burgers is amazing if you ever go there) and get some gear for the game. We ended up staying that Friday night near Topeka, KS at the Harrah's casino. Best shoe of blackjack I ever played. Won every single hand and walked out up $800. My buddy got hosed in their shady poker room and left broke.

 

Got up at 4:30 AM and headed to Lincoln to start tailgating. Based on all the games I had watched with my buddy and the Chase Daniel jersey he bought me in Columbia, I was all set to start declaring my allegiance to the Tigers. I fully expected to get shredded by the Nebraska fans, but I figured what the hell and just deal with it. Being to a few WVU games and being at the Oakland Coliseum (yes I am a Raiders fan ), I had seen the worst in how opposing fans get treated. But, I could have never expected what was to come next:

 

First of all, let me start by saying the stadium is by far the most amazing sports stadium anywhere, period. It blows you away when you first pull up. We went to one of the adjacent parking lots to park and asked about where to get tickets, as we had come with none. The lady asked where I was looking to sit and now looking back how stupid this was I said "anywhere around the 50 yard line will work". She laughed and said you won't sniff one anywhere but the upper endzones. She gave me the number of another tailgater who had a few tickets. I asked how much I could expect to pay and she said "face". As in "face value"?? I couldn't believe it. Being on the east coast the only event that you get into for face value is the church league softball game.

 

Once we parked and setup our tailgate, Nebraska fans we're coming over and talking to us, having drinks and we're honestly the nicest people I have ever met in my life. They were helping me get the charcoal grill going and we're sharing stories of past games. I have to say that Nebraska fans know their s*#t when it comes to football. The parking lot was loaded with cool tailgates. Alot of team buses and the "meat wagon" ambulance just to name a few that I remember.

 

Combine that with the sea of Red that I saw when I walked in Memorial Stadium and that was it for me. This is real college football and I decided that the Chase Daniel jersey was better used as a seat cushion the rest of the game. So I'm in. This is the coolest team with the nicest, most intelligent fans that I've seen and I'm looking forward to coming to the USC and Ball State games this year. I'll also be going to the Mizzou game with my buddy again this year. However, let's make it clear that I don't expect the same hospitality I got in Lincoln due to the fact I'll be sporting a Nebraska jersey in Columbia.

 

Figured I would post this since it's kind of a dead period right now. Keep up all the good posts. I enjoy reading them. You guys are the best. Go Big Red!!

[Nicole]

ahhhh

I'm a big sports fan, always have and always will be.

 

but that made me just that more anxious to get to my first game at Memorial Stadium...

[hskrdedhed]

Welcome. You made the right choice. If you want to see the dark side , travel to a game in Boulder Colorado. I was at the game against CU 2 years ago when they actually kicked the entire student section from the game. They had to stop play on the field for like 15 minutes to clear the stands. You will see the worst fans in all of NCAA sports.

[HuskerJosh82]

Welcome. You made the right choice. If you want to see the dark side , travel to a game in Boulder Colorado. I was at the game against CU 2 years ago when they actually kicked the entire student section from the game. They had to stop play on the field for like 15 minutes to clear the stands. You will see the worst fans in all of NCAA sports.

 

 

Thats the absolute truth. Welcome to Husker Nation Husker VA!

[hastingshusker]

Funny, from my seats WAY up top in the North stadium, I got to meet a few fans from other teams. I remember very vividly before the Kansas and Mizzou games opposing fans being on their cell phones (because you get GREAT reception there), and both fans could not stop ranting about the stadium. This was right after you are allowed to come in. I thought it was great they were just ranting about how cool it was (especially since I have read complaints on this message board). I didnt get to talk to them once it started filling up but I would be interested to see what they thought of the sea of red since this was obviously there first game there.

[DJR313]

Funny, from my seats WAY up top in the North stadium, I got to meet a few fans from other teams. I remember very vividly before the Kansas and Mizzou games opposing fans being on their cell phones (because you get GREAT reception there), and both fans could not stop ranting about the stadium. This was right after you are allowed to come in. I thought it was great they were just ranting about how cool it was (especially since I have read complaints on this message board). I didnt get to talk to them once it started filling up but I would be interested to see what they thought of the sea of red since this was obviously there first game there.

 

The Mizzou fans I encountered in Columbia were the largest collection of douchebags I ever encountered.

[MCAT800]

I will never forget the feeling I had at my first Husker game.

 

GO BIG RED!!!!

[hskrdedhed]

Funny, from my seats WAY up top in the North stadium, I got to meet a few fans from other teams. I remember very vividly before the Kansas and Mizzou games opposing fans being on their cell phones (because you get GREAT reception there), and both fans could not stop ranting about the stadium. This was right after you are allowed to come in. I thought it was great they were just ranting about how cool it was (especially since I have read complaints on this message board). I didnt get to talk to them once it started filling up but I would be interested to see what they thought of the sea of red since this was obviously there first game there.

 

The Mizzou fans I encountered in Columbia were the largest collection of douchebags I ever encountered.

 

 

 

I have heard bad things about games in Colombia. Missouri is just a crappy place to be period.

[BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA]

That was a great story Husker VA!! Glad to have you aboard.

[TrueHuskerFan]

Great story, I'm glad you came to Lincoln! Get your USC tickets early!

[huskerguy]

yeah hopefully you wont expect to get your USC tickets face haha... probably cost you $100 and up at the stadium depending on who and how you get them. Ball State tickets should only cost you $25-$35 each. Good luck and hopefully you will have just as much fun next time. If we beat USC trust me you will have a lot of fun

[huskerfan500]

Welcome, I guess I just don't get not being a husker fan since I was born and raise and still live in Nebraska, I have known many people who have hated NU, they just didn't know what they were missing.

 

I would occaisly use a ticket to try to convince them that the Huskers are the best. After the game they would admit they could not resist to be a husker fan because they were so blown away. You can't know what you are missing until you experience it.

 

Anyways, glad to another fan

[Husker VA]

Thanks everybody!! I wouldn't have expected any differently. Any advice on scooping up some USC tickets? I hate to travel to Lincoln without the tix, but what do you think? Should I buy them ahead of time off of something like Ebay or just try to scalp them when I get there? What are my chances of not getting in if I wait to scalp them when I get there?

 

Thanks!

[Drowning_in_the_Sea_of_Red]

That. is. awesome.

 

 

Welcome to the board and most importantly....welcome to HUSKER NATION!!

[hastingshusker]

Thanks everybody!! I wouldn't have expected any differently. Any advice on scooping up some USC tickets? I hate to travel to Lincoln without the tix, but what do you think? Should I buy them ahead of time off of something like Ebay or just try to scalp them when I get there? What are my chances of not getting in if I wait to scalp them when I get there?

 

Thanks!

 

 

Id say ebay or a broker would be your best bet. You are sure to find tix before the game but they will probably be through the roof costly.