Hammerhead Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Not to take away from his accomplishments, but Osborne only had one Heisman winner, Rozier. If anything, that goes to show how remarkable Dr. Tom's accomplishments as a coach were. So many of the guys who played during his tenure were small-town Nebraska walk-ons who wanted nothing more than to come play football for Coach Osborne. Quote Link to comment
knapplc Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 Not to take away from his accomplishments, but Osborne only had one Heisman winner, Rozier. Wasn't Crouch recruited when Osborne was still at the helm? Osborne was the Offensive Coordinator when Wingback Johnny "The Jet" Rodgers won his Heisman in 1972. It may be a bit of a stretch, but I'm willing to roll with it. Quote Link to comment
ShawnWatson Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I say we start a petition to change the name of Lincoln to Osborne. I second that All those in favor? I. When this all gets sorted out, I think TO and us should get an apartment together! Quote Link to comment
JJ Husker Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Thank you Dr. Tom, you have given us all so much more than winning. Like others have stated, words just can't describe it. It's a sad day but also a happy one. Enjoy your retirement. Very good job with the write up Knapp. Quote Link to comment
MLB 51 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Thank you for all you have given and contributed to our beloved university. You will be missed. Great job TO. Quote Link to comment
JJ Husker Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 You guys can discuss exact dates all you want but I'm giving Osborne credit for being directly involved with all 3 Heismans. He was here and the OC when Rodgers got his and I'm sure that Crouch's decision to play here was highly based on, if not directly recruited while Tom was in charge, his involvement with the program. No need to nitpick this, TO was involved with all 3. Quote Link to comment
CheeseHusker Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 He saved us from Steve Pederson and Bill Callahan. Possibly his greatest achievement 3 Quote Link to comment
Count 'Bility Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Wasnt Crouch already here in 97? Wasn't he a redshirt freshman playing in 98? I only think of this because of all the hubbub about Cody Green being the first true freshman starting QB since Frazier, and I'm pretty sure I'm right. Quote Link to comment
Comish Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 He saved us from Steve Pederson and Bill Callahan. Possibly his greatest achievement ^^^^^^^Undoubtedly (among the many accomplishments...........probably not the greatest)..........but worth noting.......... Quote Link to comment
GSG Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I think the coaching staff should wear red pants to honor Tom during the game this weekend. That's a dope look IMO. 3 Quote Link to comment
308_Husker Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I think the coaching staff should wear red pants to honor Tom during the game this weekend. That's a dope look IMO. The only man who can pull off the red blazer, too. Quote Link to comment
hskrfan4life Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 We all love you Tom! Quote Link to comment
macroboy Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I think the coaching staff should wear red pants to honor Tom during the game this weekend. That's a dope look IMO. yer goddamn right!! For the rest of the season I hope! Quote Link to comment
ShawnWatson Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I think the coaching staff should wear red pants to honor Tom during the game this weekend. That's a dope look IMO. Is that Dirk Diggler? Quote Link to comment
Nexus Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Looking at the #ThanksTO feed on Twitter and felt this one echoed my sentiments: "@Huskers TO's legacy writes itself. He is a living example of humility. He was the quietest guy in room w/biggest accomplishments. #ThanksTO" -- @DXXVIII Quote Link to comment
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