Thank you Huskers!

[USA Jags]

Thank you for your suggestions and tips on Lincoln. We had a great time. The Haymarket area was outstanding and our hotel (Courtyard Marriott) was in the perfect spot. Lincoln was one of the cleanest cities I've ever seen. No graffiti. No litter. It was nice.

 

Here's a summary of our trip

 

Friday lunch at Lazlo's was great. Good food and fun service. Beer was very good.

State capitol building was impressive. I was amazed that anyone could just walk right in with no security. And could just walk right in and visit the senator or governor.

Volleyball match was awesome. The arena was one of the best I've been in. Couldn't believe the crowd. Only stayed for one set so we could head downtown and beat the crowd.

Dinner at Misty's downtown was really good.

Did O Street and Haymarket. Damn good time.

Saturday farmer's market was pretty cool. Weather couldn't have been better

We walked in to Barry's and they weren't open yet but they let us sit on the roof and drink a bloody mary. Husker fan bought us a shot which was a great way to start the day. Everyone at Barry's was friendly and fun

Watched Auburn almost lose to Jax State at Embassy Suites

Headed to stadium and went to tailgate lot under interstate. Awesome people and was offered a beer at every tailgate. We had a great time wandering around.

Got in the stadium when it opened and took everything in. Awesome stadium and atmosphere was fantastic. Tons of hot women in attendance. Concession prices were ridiculously cheap. $4 for a souvenir cup and chair rental for $5 is a steal. Pizza slice was awesome.

A few downsides at the game:

- there were way too many vendors walking up and down the aisles. It seemed like every few minutes some kid was in front of me selling something. I sat on the end of the row so it probably bothered me more than most.

- There was a rap song being played before the game and every other word was bleeped out. Don't understand why it was even played

- Runza was pretty bad...sorry guys

- Piped in music especially when we were on offense seemed a little poor sportsmanship. Your fans are loud enough no reason to blare music to disrupt the offense

 

I thought we'd score more. I predicted 40-20. Really thought we'd give you guys a better game but you were obviously on a mission and out manned us across the board. You just can't drop that many passes/snaps and turn the ball over and expect to compete.

 

Good luck the rest of the way and I hope to visit Nebraska again! You guys are awfully lucky to live or go to school where you do

 

 

 

 

 

[In the Deed the Glory]

You are welcome and thanks for good discussion. Stick around here if you have time.

[knapplc]

- Piped in music especially when we were on offense seemed a little poor sportsmanship. Your fans are loud enough no reason to blare music to disrupt the offense

I'm really not a fan of this, either. We play our pump up music to "enlouden" the crowd, but they play it WAAAAY too long. That music needs to stop NO LATER than when the opponent breaks huddle. Playing it when the opponent is at the line is bad form.

 

I really hope the Athletic Department fixes this. It's a bad look, and we're better than that.

[Landlord]

 

- Piped in music especially when we were on offense seemed a little poor sportsmanship. Your fans are loud enough no reason to blare music to disrupt the offense

I'm really not a fan of this, either. We play our pump up music to "enlouden" the crowd, but they play it WAAAAY too long. That music needs to stop NO LATER than when the opponent breaks huddle. Playing it when the opponent is at the line is bad form.

 

I really hope the Athletic Department fixes this. It's a bad look, and we're better than that.

 

 

 

This is one of the ways in which the Nebraska gameday experience is a lot more like a professional football game than a college one. I don't personally mind it at all, but I can see how it is offputting to a lot of people.

 

 

 

 

 

- There was a rap song being played before the game and every other word was bleeped out. Don't understand why it was even played

 

This is funny. The team has been trying to let the media guys let them have their own warm-ups playlist for a few years, but until this year every time they've tried the playlists have been way too explicit. They came up with a "clean" spotify playlist this year, which includes edited versions of otherwise non-clean songs, so that's essentially just what the players wanted.

[ladyhawke]

Thanks for stopping by and for the kind words. Best wishes on the rest of your season.

[ZRod]

 

- Piped in music especially when we were on offense seemed a little poor sportsmanship. Your fans are loud enough no reason to blare music to disrupt the offense

I'm really not a fan of this, either. We play our pump up music to "enlouden" the crowd, but they play it WAAAAY too long. That music needs to stop NO LATER than when the opponent breaks huddle. Playing it when the opponent is at the line is bad form.I really hope the Athletic Department fixes this. It's a bad look, and we're better than that.

I think it's pretty common place in sports now. I'm indifferent to it, but it probably would be good form to stop the music when they break huddle.

 

Glad you had a great time Jags! And sorry about the Runza, it's a love hate thing. If you ever get the chance, make another trip, especially for a marquee matchup, you'll always be welcomed!

 

You guys just needed a serviceable QB and you would have given us fits. Really he was your only weak link, didn't seem like he could consistently deliver the ball. Good luck the rest of the season!

[txschutte]

Glad you enjoyed it. You're welcome anytime.

 

 

We pride ourselves on this gem called "Gameday".

[RedDenver]

Runza is WAY overrated. They were good about 20 years ago. Maybe.

[skersfan]

Everyone I have had tasted like it was 20 years old! Hate cabbage, so no chance on that thing.

 

I noticed the music last night. I had never heard it before. It is a cheap shot it seems. Intimidation by the fans is one thing, loud music when they are getting set is just not right in my way of thinking. How long have we been doing it Knapplc? I truly never noticed it before. Maybe the national broadcasts filter it out?

[The Dude]

USA! USA! USA!

[Ratt Mhule]

We talking about runza sandwiches here or runza fast food? Because their burgers are freakin delicious!

[Redux]

Runza is WAY overrated. They were good about 20 years ago. Maybe.

If only they were sans cabbage

[Scratchtown]

I like runza. It's gotta have cheese though.

[USA Jags]

 

 

I think it's pretty common place in sports now. I'm indifferent to it, but it probably would be good form to stop the music when they break huddle.

 

Yeah I have no problem with it pumping up the crowd before the play but it was blared almost up until the snap. For hurry up offenses it can be tough. Hope I'm not coming off as a complainer. It obviously didn't alter the outcome too much.

 

Looks like the conference sets the music rules? http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/sec-stadiums-to-turn-up-volume-drown-out-fans-and-bands/

[knapplc]

 

 

 

I think it's pretty common place in sports now. I'm indifferent to it, but it probably would be good form to stop the music when they break huddle.

 

Yeah I have no problem with it pumping up the crowd before the play but it was blared almost up until the snap. For hurry up offenses it can be tough. Hope I'm not coming off as a complainer. It obviously didn't alter the outcome too much.

 

Looks like the conference sets the music rules? http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/26/sec-stadiums-to-turn-up-volume-drown-out-fans-and-bands/

 

 

Not at all. We were talking about it in the stadium Saturday night. When your own fans think you're playing your own pump-up music too long, that's something you should probably look at.