Hercules Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 I had heard very little about it prior to the announcement of the matchup but you would know the course of discussion on HB better than I. Fair enough. Before the announcement, we weren't going up against Spurrier. Now that we are, it's natural to say, "Hey, remember the last time we went up against him?" Nobody really thinks this game has anything to do with the 96 Fiesta Bowl, but it's perfectly natural to look back on the last time we faced Spurrier. Just like it's perfectly natural for thoughts of that game to run through Spurrier's mind, even if it was only so he could mentally prepare a statement for when he gets asked about it. 1 Quote Link to comment
knapplc Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 As far as Knapp-Badger spats have gone this is nothing. Remember that time you and your pet monkey took turns throwing poop at my car? That was ugly Hey-hey! DNA testing on the feces was inconclusive. There was no conviction. Quote Link to comment
cornhuskers4ever Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 How could he hold a grudge when we were using our 3rd string Offense, and Nebraska took a knee at the one? Quote Link to comment
T_O_Bull Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 If he doesn't he should TO and the Husker offence of the 50ies took the Spurrier and his Gator offence of the 90ies and rubbed their nose in the dirt. What a great F-N nite. T_O_B, Battery, and Mr. Dan still get together every year have a few cold ones and watch the game. Wore out 2 VHS tapes and have the DVD now. T_O_B G>B>R Quote Link to comment
Not since 97 Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 It's one of the greatest games in Husker history. We talk about it here all the time. Like, all the time. Now that we're playing Spurrier again, it's natural that the 1995 game would come up again. So maybe not an exaggeration on your part, but a misunderstanding of the board. Like I said - no worries. I had heard very little about it prior to the announcement of the matchup but you would know the course of discussion on HB better than I. Fair enough. stop fighting! it is christmas week! i come here to avoid petty fights, if i wanted incessant bickering, i would go home for the holidays. Or have me post my love for Pelini ! Different era, Spurrier doesn't care 1 lick about this middle of the Pack Big Ten Nebraska team. Its a million light years from the squad that crushed his Gators Quote Link to comment
garnetgoggles08 Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Spurrier is not holding a grudge. Looking back on that loss may make this W a bit more satisfying when it's all said and done, but he will approach this game business as usual. Quote Link to comment
Hunter94 Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Spurrier is not holding a grudge. Looking back on that loss may make this W a bit more satisfying when it's all said and done, but he will approach this game business as usual. agreed, he doesn't even know who we are. Quote Link to comment
Sub-Husker Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 62-24. Seriously, the ‘96 Fiesta Bowl may have been the biggest #1 over #2 beatdown in the history of college football. I wonder if Spurrier still holds a grudge from having his team humiliated by the Huskers on national TV in the biggest game of the year? I would be disappointed if he didn't. Quote Link to comment
River-runner Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 If I still get out the DVD of that game and watch it maybe 2 or three times a year - you bet your sweet petunia Spurrier sees it every night before he goes to sleep - if - he can get to sleep! GBR Quote Link to comment
sd'sker Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 It's one of the greatest games in Husker history. We talk about it here all the time. Like, all the time. Now that we're playing Spurrier again, it's natural that the 1995 game would come up again. So maybe not an exaggeration on your part, but a misunderstanding of the board. Like I said - no worries. I had heard very little about it prior to the announcement of the matchup but you would know the course of discussion on HB better than I. Fair enough. stop fighting! it is christmas week! i come here to avoid petty fights, if i wanted incessant bickering, i would go home for the holidays. Or have me post my love for Pelini ! Different era, Spurrier doesn't care 1 lick about this middle of the Pack Big Ten Nebraska team. Its a million light years from the squad that crushed his Gators i agree. if only BO was the dc for the '95 husker team! i bet we would have had the shutout in that game. certainly would not have allowed 24 points, i can tell you that. Quote Link to comment
California Husker Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 ...but I have to say I don't get the preoccupation with this game for NU fans. This is the second thread about this game on HB alone and I know of at least one started on Cockytalk. NU beat a UF team 15 years ago...I don't think many players for either team really care. Oh come on Badgerfan...you know how Wisconsin fans get every time the Badgers get to face off against a coach whom they once defeated for a national title?....Oh, never mind. But at least you can remember the last time South Carolina won the national championship and then faced that coach again?...Oh, never mind. Quote Link to comment
Excel Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 ...but I have to say I don't get the preoccupation with this game for NU fans. This is the second thread about this game on HB alone and I know of at least one started on Cockytalk. NU beat a UF team 15 years ago...I don't think many players for either team really care. Oh come on Badgerfan...you know how Wisconsin fans get every time the Badgers get to face off against a coach whom they once defeated for a national title?....Oh, never mind. But at least you can remember the last time South Carolina won the national championship and then faced that coach again?...Oh, never mind. Nebraska; the next Minnesota, mark my f'ing words 1 Quote Link to comment
Landomatic Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 ...but I have to say I don't get the preoccupation with this game for NU fans. This is the second thread about this game on HB alone and I know of at least one started on Cockytalk. NU beat a UF team 15 years ago...I don't think many players for either team really care. Oh come on Badgerfan...you know how Wisconsin fans get every time the Badgers get to face off against a coach whom they once defeated for a national title?....Oh, never mind. But at least you can remember the last time South Carolina won the national championship and then faced that coach again?...Oh, never mind. Nebraska; the next Minnesota, mark my f'ing words Them's fightin' words right there. You're so easy to draw off sides. Quote Link to comment
knapplc Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 You're so easy to draw off sides. And he's decent about it. It's good fishing, and good fun is had by all. Quote Link to comment
Landomatic Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 You're so easy to draw off sides. And he's decent about it. It's good fishing, and good fun is had by all. No doubt...wasn't trying to imply any ill will. Quote Link to comment
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