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TouchdownTommie

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Some are calling for a "Black Out" in the student section for the ISU game in support of the Blackshirts. I think that's awesome.

If we can make any connection to this year's team its with this group of blackshirts. Our yelling and screaming won't help the WCO but we can absolutely be the 12th defender at home. We are going to go as far as they take us.

 
Sounds like a cool idea for sure. Should help rally the defense a bit. We're gonna need their best performance of the year to get past ISU (or a miraculous change in offense). Every little bit helps.

 
I think we should have a 'blue out'.

That way, if Mushburger comes back, he'll think there are 78,000 Lincoln Police officers waiting for him to take a sip in the booth ;) :thumbs

 
I like the "black out" idea, but I can see people getting their undies in a bunch over it. People will think of it as being anti-Husker or something. I think it's a cool way to support the Blackshirts and might be a great way to motivate them.

 
I am not quite sure how I feel about this. I do think it is an interesting idea, but not sure how the offense would take it. The coaches have all said that you win and lose as a team. I know that the blackshirts have stepped it up (similar to a couple of years ago), but I think the offensive players need our support right now more than ever. They do hear the criticism and though they may say that it does not bother them...it does.

Don't get me wrong, I have strong criticisms of what BC and JN are doing thus far, and I realize part of the blame must lie upon the players, but I think we should show them (players) our undying support. Especially with the way things are going.

Yes, this I am sure would be something done with the utmost sincerety, and not meant to criticize the offensive players, but I wonder if it would be worth the risk of damaging their confidence of the players even more if taken the wrong way.

 
Cory McKeon also called on the STUDENT SECTION to participate in this, but did not ask to include any other part of the stadium.

I think it would be cool for the student section. Those guys have been fired up all season, and they will get the word to do this more than any other fans.

I doubt this would work for the rest of the stadium. Too many 'others' are set in their ways, would do nothing but complain, wouldn't even hear about it, etc. It isn't like they asked to change this forever, just ONE game in the STUDENT section. Not too much to ask, and a great idea.

Besides, ISU will bring a red color with them (and also that hideous yellow :lame ) So the black would definitely stand out.

 
Anything to get the D fired up is fine by me.

We lose unless the Blackshirts play a perfect game.

Yes, I have that little faith in our offense...

 
Wali Muhammad alos calling for student black out. If your going to the game, let the students take part in this, not general fans

NU football notebook, 9/22: Nebraska's McKeon calls for ‘black out'

Wali Muhammad alos calling for student black out. If your going to the game, let the students take part in this, not general fans

[SIZE=14pt]Nebraska middle linebacker Corey McKeon wants to get the word out.[/SIZE]

For the Huskers’ Oct. 1 home game against Iowa State, McKeon said, he’s calling on Nebraska’s student body to wear black to the contest as a symbolic gesture for NU’s surging “Blackshirts” defense.

“I’m telling everyone, spreading the word,” the sophomore said Wednesday. “Iowa State’s got a great offense. It’s our Big 12 Conference opener. Boom. We want a black out.”

McKeon, Nebraska’s leading tackler with 26 stops, said he was moved emotionally after Saturday’s 7-6 win against Pitt, when many in the Memorial Stadium crowd chanted “defense” as the Huskers left the field.

“I was like, ‘This is awesome, we have to keep this going,’ ” McKeon said.

The Huskers (3-0) — who rank ninth nationally in total defense — are in the midst of a bye week. Last season, they dropped a 34-27 decision to the Cyclones in Ames, Iowa, the start of a three-game slide to end the season.

-- PRACTICE REPORT: The Huskers practiced in helmets, shoulder pads and shorts in 100-degree heat Wednesday at Memorial Stadium. “These are great practices for us,” offensive coordinator Jay Norvell said. “They give us a chance to do a lot of fundamental things. We have gone back to the basics in a lot of areas this week.” NU will practice again today before taking the following two days off.

 
I don't really like the whole B****** idea. We, as husker fans, are known as the Sea of Red. Black is not one of our colors. Furthermore, I think it's somewhat devisive for the team if McKeon is saying to everyone support the defense by wearing black. How about we support the whole team and wear the team color - red.

 
I don't really like the whole B****** idea. We, as husker fans, are known as the Sea of Red. Black is not one of our colors. Furthermore, I think it's somewhat devisive for the team if McKeon is saying to everyone support the defense by wearing black. How about we support the whole team and wear the team color - red.
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How about the idea of black towels? I have heard of that idea a couple times in the last week. I personally think it would be pretty cool, 78000 fans in red waving black towels when the defense is on the field.

We are known as the sea of red, but our defense is also known as the Blackshirts, and not many schools have that. Lot's of schools may give special jerseys or helmet stickers for accomplishments, but it doesn't define them like it does the Husker defense. Not many announcers out there say the Husker defense is taking the field, but alot of them say "HERE COME THE BLACKSHIRTS!" (crowd roars and waves black towels) :box

 
I don't really like the whole B****** idea. We, as husker fans, are known as the Sea of Red. Black is not one of our colors. Furthermore, I think it's somewhat devisive for the team if McKeon is saying to everyone support the defense by wearing black. How about we support the whole team and wear the team color - red.
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How about the idea of black towels? I have heard of that idea a couple times in the last week. I personally think it would be pretty cool, 78000 fans in red waving black towels when the defense is on the field.

We are known as the sea of red, but our defense is also known as the Blackshirts, and not many schools have that. Lot's of schools may give special jerseys or helmet stickers for accomplishments, but it doesn't define them like it does the Husker defense. Not many announcers out there say the Husker defense is taking the field, but alot of them say "HERE COME THE BLACKSHIRTS!" (crowd roars and waves black towels) :box
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Even Mushmouth calls 'em The Blackshirts...

 
I probably like the black towel idea the best. That would be pretty cool, would probably be the best happy medium for the fans.

 
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