Favorite "home grown" Huskers

[GSG]

Schlesinger and the Mackovickas

 

[BaytownHusker]

Crouch and Gangwsh.

 

[ColoradoHusk]

Jack Gangwish times 10.

 

[Eric the Red]

Ken Clark!

Graduated from Bryan and was the most

dominate RB in the state his Junior and

Senior years.

I beliebe he was born in Georgia but I know

he attended Bryan his Freshman throughgame is in our new library.

Senior years.

If my memory recall is correct, I do believe

he had a respectable career at Nebraska.

Ken Clark had more than a respectable career at NU. He was a great player, and had outrushed Barry Sanders in a super high-scoring game against Okie State in 1987.

In case your interested. That game is in our new library. http://www.huskerboard.com/index.php?/topic/75096-1988-season/

Ken Clark had a nice combination size and speed. He could run past people at his size.

 

[Eric the Red]

When I think of Nebraska and the "home grown" players I can't help but think of fullback's and lineman. Those farm boys that have been hang cleaning bails of hay since they could walk.

So for me I will always gravitate toward The Mackovicka's, Schlesinger, and now Gangwish....guys like that.

 

[ColoradoHusk]

When I think of Nebraska and the "home grown" players I can't help but think of fullback's and lineman. Those farm boys that have been hang cleaning bails of hay since they could walk.

So for me I will always gravitate toward The Mackoviska's, Schlesinger, and now Gangwish....guys like that.

I understand your point, but not everyone from Nebraska grew up on a farm or in a small town. I am from Omaha and remember all the stud RB's that were from Omaha.

It doesn't make one opinion better than the other, it's just different points of view.

 

[Apathy]

Gotta go with my all time favorite Husker....Joel Makovicka

 

[sho]

Reggie Baul...I used to play against him in soccer. I had the dubious task of trying to check him. That did not end well for me.

 

[ColoradoHusk]

Reggie Baul...I used to play against him in soccer. I had the dubious task of trying to check him. That did not end well for me.

I remember that Baul played soccer at Papio. I am sure his speed and athleticism were a nightmare in the open field of soccer.

 

[sho]

Reggie Baul...I used to play against him in soccer. I had the dubious task of trying to check him. That did not end well for me.

I remember that Baul played soccer at Papio. I am sure his speed and athleticism were a nightmare in the open field of soccer.

He wasn't the most skilled on the pitch. In fact he was average at best with his skill sets, but we couldn't play an offsides trap on him because he was just so damn fast. Average skills be damned, 1-1 with a keeper he'll still win more times than not. And playing our D back against him just opened up the mid field for his more skilled teammates. His team throttled us every time. And yes, he was a nightmare for me. He actually went to Colorado St on a soccer scholarship before transferring back to UNL. Because I played against him a few times, I always rooted for him. Same with Strickland, different sport, but I played some pick up basketball games against him when we were both in HS. Felt like I had a personal connection to both of them so I rooted more for them to succeed. Even though neither would probably no me from Adam down the street.

 

[Scratchtown]

When I think of Nebraska and the "home grown" players I can't help but think of fullback's and lineman. Those farm boys that have been hang cleaning bails of hay since they could walk.

So for me I will always gravitate toward The Mackoviska's, Schlesinger, and now Gangwish....guys like that.

I understand your point, but not everyone from Nebraska grew up on a farm or in a small town. I am from Omaha and remember all the stud RB's that were from Omaha.

It doesn't make one opinion better than the other, it's just different points of view.

I don't think he was saying that everyone WAS born on a farm.

He just stated that it's what he thinks of when he hears "home grown"

 

[ColoradoHusk]

Reggie Baul...I used to play against him in soccer. I had the dubious task of trying to check him. That did not end well for me.

I remember that Baul played soccer at Papio. I am sure his speed and athleticism were a nightmare in the open field of soccer.

He wasn't the most skilled on the pitch. In fact he was average at best with his skill sets, but we couldn't play an offsides trap on him because he was just so damn fast. Average skills be damned, 1-1 with a keeper he'll still win more times than not. And playing our D back against him just opened up the mid field for his more skilled teammates. His team throttled us every time. And yes, he was a nightmare for me. He actually went to Colorado St on a soccer scholarship before transferring back to UNL. Because I played against him a few times, I always rooted for him. Same with Strickland, different sport, but I played some pick up basketball games against him when we were both in HS. Felt like I had a personal connection to both of them so I rooted more for them to succeed. Even though neither would probably no me from Adam down the street.

I went to Burke and watched Strickland torch our basketball team in the 1992 district finals. He probably had 30-40 points against some really good players. He was just an amazing player.

 

[ColoradoHusk]

When I think of Nebraska and the "home grown" players I can't help but think of fullback's and lineman. Those farm boys that have been hang cleaning bails of hay since they could walk.

So for me I will always gravitate toward The Mackoviska's, Schlesinger, and now Gangwish....guys like that.

I understand your point, but not everyone from Nebraska grew up on a farm or in a small town. I am from Omaha and remember all the stud RB's that were from Omaha.

It doesn't make one opinion better than the other, it's just different points of view.

I don't think he was saying that everyone WAS born on a farm.

He just stated that it's what he thinks of when he hears "home grown"

I understand what he was saying, I am pointing out a difference in point of view from a "city" guy. I know that NU has had in-state talent from all over the place, and that people have different players that mean something to them.

 

[suh_fan93]

Reggie Baul...I used to play against him in soccer. I had the dubious task of trying to check him. That did not end well for me.

I remember that Baul played soccer at Papio. I am sure his speed and athleticism were a nightmare in the open field of soccer.

He wasn't the most skilled on the pitch. In fact he was average at best with his skill sets, but we couldn't play an offsides trap on him because he was just so damn fast. Average skills be damned, 1-1 with a keeper he'll still win more times than not. And playing our D back against him just opened up the mid field for his more skilled teammates. His team throttled us every time. And yes, he was a nightmare for me. He actually went to Colorado St on a soccer scholarship before transferring back to UNL. Because I played against him a few times, I always rooted for him. Same with Strickland, different sport, but I played some pick up basketball games against him when we were both in HS. Felt like I had a personal connection to both of them so I rooted more for them to succeed. Even though neither would probably no me from Adam down the street.

I have played in a pick up game with him also. I didn't guard him but to this day I still remember how quick he was.

I love the guys from Nebraska who did the dirty work. Dean Steinkuher and Dave Rimington were my favorites back in the day. Chris Dishman and Eric Anderson were fun to watch too. I always liked sure handed receivers like Matt Herian, Nate Swift and Todd Peterson. Tom Rathman was a beast at fb and I can't forget Keith 'End Zone' Jones. He was a blast to watch.

 

[ColoradoHusk]

Reggie Baul...I used to play against him in soccer. I had the dubious task of trying to check him. That did not end well for me.

I remember that Baul played soccer at Papio. I am sure his speed and athleticism were a nightmare in the open field of soccer.

He wasn't the most skilled on the pitch. In fact he was average at best with his skill sets, but we couldn't play an offsides trap on him because he was just so damn fast. Average skills be damned, 1-1 with a keeper he'll still win more times than not. And playing our D back against him just opened up the mid field for his more skilled teammates. His team throttled us every time. And yes, he was a nightmare for me. He actually went to Colorado St on a soccer scholarship before transferring back to UNL. Because I played against him a few times, I always rooted for him. Same with Strickland, different sport, but I played some pick up basketball games against him when we were both in HS. Felt like I had a personal connection to both of them so I rooted more for them to succeed. Even though neither would probably no me from Adam down the street.

I have played in a pick up game with him also. I didn't guard him but to this day I still remember how quick he was.

I love the guys from Nebraska who did the dirty work. Dean Steinkuher and Dave Rimington were my favorites back in the day. Chris Dishman and Eric Anderson were fun to watch too. I always liked sure handed receivers like Matt Herian, Nate Swift and Todd Peterson. Tom Rathman was a beast at fb and I can't forget Keith 'End Zone' Jones. He was a blast to watch.

Just nit picking, but Swift was from Minnesota. Still a heck of a player though.