Nebraska is relevant to me and my family and to many people that I know or have met, even here recently. I can assure you that even people who love to bash Nebraska enjoy watching their favorite team play against the Big Red. Being bent out of shape because the "national" media decides to say less than stellar things about the program shouldn't bother you. Just like it shouldn't bother you if fans from other areas or of different teams like to talk trash. If it does, take a break from the old ball game for a bit and gain some perspective.
Side note. Mature Nebraska-like recruits will not take the media hub bub to heart. In fact it may inspire them to change the face.
Another side note. Sports writers and media outlets gain revenue when prominent teams' fans, like Nebraska, frequent their "wares" (their articles, podcasts, videos, etc.). Getting a rise out of fans, or reaching fans on an eye to eye level with like-minded concerns increases their attention and their bill folds.