Poll - Cornhuskers vs. Huskers

Which Nebraska team name do you prefer?

  • Cornhuskers

    Votes: 69 69.7%

  • Huskers

    Votes: 24 24.2%

  • Other (specify below)

    Votes: 6 6.1%
  • Total voters
    99
When speaking I like Cornhuskers. Saying Nebraska Huskers just doesn't sound right.  As a logo on a cap  - Huskers is fine.   I voted Cornhuskers.

 
It's the difference between formal and informal address for me.

When I'm introducing my boss to someone in a formal setting, It's "This is my boss, Robert Debondehaven."  But when I'm introducing him to someone in a familiar setting, it's, "This is my boss, Bob." 

Nebraska Cornhuskers is the formal name, what you should lead the article or broadcast with.  After that, Huskers is OK.

If an announcer uses "Cornhuskers" all game long it seems unnecessarily formal, as if we're not part of the club, outsiders.  It always made me feel like they were talking about their buddy, someone personable and approachable, when they call us Huskers after the game starts.  It always seemed like Keith Jackson would revert to calling us the Huskers as the game wore on. 

 
Moiraine said:
What knapp is saying is if you wear a Nebraska tshirt it should say Huskers but if you wear a red Nebraska leisure suit while drinking fancy alcohol with important people it should say Cornhuskers.

HE DIDN'T!
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Don't forget the monocle, the monocle is key. 

 
knapplc said:
It's the difference between formal and informal address for me.

When I'm introducing my boss to someone in a formal setting, It's "This is my boss, Robert Debondehaven."  But when I'm introducing him to someone in a familiar setting, it's, "This is my boss, Bob." 

Nebraska Cornhuskers is the formal name, what you should lead the article or broadcast with.  After that, Huskers is OK.

If an announcer uses "Cornhuskers" all game long it seems unnecessarily formal, as if we're not part of the club, outsiders.  It always made me feel like they were talking about their buddy, someone personable and approachable, when they call us Huskers after the game starts.  It always seemed like Keith Jackson would revert to calling us the Huskers as the game wore on. 
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+1.

 
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The "debate" can be reduced to the simple rule that if your are using the full team name it's Nebraska Cornhuskers. Nicknames are fair game, but Huskers are the obvious default.

#ThreadKiller  :3DN:

Also, I just realized this is still a thing on the board... :hiphip  #TeamKiller

 
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