mattbri17 Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 LINK This will probably help heal some ill will. The following letter was sent Wednesday to former Nebraska football players: "The University of Nebraska Football Program was built by you and other players like you who made a lifelong commitment to play for and support the Big Red. Because of you, Nebraska has enjoyed a tradition of excellence over the past five decades that is unprecedented and unmatched by any other team or program. "On behalf of the University of Nebraska and the Cornhusker Athletic Department, I want you to know that we appreciate your commitment and owe you our gratitude. "Whether you were a walk-on or scholarship player, from Nebraska or another state, you are a valuable member of this family and a key factor in our school's storied history of tradition of excellence. We want you to know you are always welcome in your home. "Please feel free to come visit us -- anytime. Just walk in our front door and say you are a former player and I promise you, you will be welcomed with open arms. My office is on the third floor, and as you know, my door is always open. The football coaches are on the second floor and the weight room and athletic medicine are just inside the front doors of the new north stadium complex. You are welcome to come see us at work, attend practice and join us for home games. "Beginning immediately, a limited number of tickets and sideline passes will be made available for former football players. Additional tickets for guests will be available for purchase, but there will be no charge for these single-game tickets/passes for former players. Next year, we intend to again make available a limited number of season tickets for players to purchase with no donation required." The letter concludes with, "I know I speak for everyone here in the athletic department when I say we hope to see you soon. Best Wishes Tom Osborne Quote Link to comment
808Husker in KCMO Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I wish I was a former player so I could get free tickets. Quote Link to comment
seed60 Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I wish I was a former player so I could get free tickets. Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 That's the best news of the whole season! Bring back the tradition and get things going in the right direction. Great job T.O.!!! Quote Link to comment
melscott62 Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I wish I was a former player so I could get free tickets. I wish I was just a former player period. that would be awesome Quote Link to comment
DeathCultArmaggedon Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Wow, some steps in the right directions. Way to go Tom! This is why we love you. Quote Link to comment
Blackshirt Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Just perfect. Amazing how something so obviously critical yet so simple couldve been overlooked by the previous dictato.. i mean dic. Quote Link to comment
HUSKERWANK07 Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Osborne is THE BEST!!! Quote Link to comment
BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Reading that did give me goosebumps. It just feels like everyting has taken an about face and going in the right direction again. It will be a steep hill to climb considering the damage done but I have confidence the program will return to glory. Quote Link to comment
HuskerKing130 Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Maybe Broderick Thomas will come back from Mars now. Wow, that wuz a nice post Quote Link to comment
restored_order Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Maybe Broderick Thomas will come back from Mars now. Wow, that wuz a nice post No doubt. I guess all the hub-bub about the program not being what it used to be is not so far fetched. This is a direct kick in the sack to Pederson and Callahan. Dr. Osborne gets it, the other two don't. This IS Tom's program and family and don't you forget it! Quote Link to comment
westtexansfornebraska Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 My 2 uncles are Husker players. They both read this and were elated. Both have had nothing to do with the University because of the way they were treated. One of them was elected into the Nebraska Hall of Fame a couple of years ago and before the game started, he was asked by a staff member to leave the sidelines and return to his seat. He did not have a ticket to the game so he left and went to the bar to watch the rest of the game.The other called a month ago and asked for tickets to the UT game and was told "we no longer provide tickets to former players." This letter is great. Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 My 2 uncles are Husker players. They both read this and were elated. Both have had nothing to do with the University because of the way they were treated. One of them was elected into the Nebraska Hall of Fame a couple of years ago and before the game started, he was asked by a staff member to leave the sidelines and return to his seat. He did not have a ticket to the game so he left and went to the bar to watch the rest of the game.The other called a month ago and asked for tickets to the UT game and was told "we no longer provide tickets to former players." This letter is great. There's your proof folkes!!!! Quote Link to comment
BigBoyBoelts Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 That choked me up alittle. Quote Link to comment
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