OP, let's clear some things up here.
First, being a Husker fan has NOT been a cake-walk through the years. If you were truly a Husker fan, you would would have known that starting with the Colorado game in 2001, Nebraska went on a downhill slide. 2001 was followed by the first non-9 win season in decades. We had a coach that drove the program, it's tradition, and the state into a downward spiral. Nebraska lost almost EVERYTHING that made the program what it was. I realize you have some sense of belonging with the Huskies, but if you have any shred of Husker in you, then you will entirely redact that statement. Washington has had tough times, no doubt, but don't sit there and tell us that it's been easy all along.
Second, playing Washington IS an insult, whether you would like to agree with it or not. They are a 6-6 team that Nebraska drubbed early in the season. According to the Husker players, the Washington players were talking a lot before the game, and Nebraska did what they had to do against them. Why should they deserve respect for that? All that said, if Nebraska had just done what it was supposed to do, then they wouldn't be in this position. Regardless, Washington is an insult and a terrible match-up.
Lastly, from a talent and coaching stand point, Washington just isn't very good. They could win the game, but the ONLY reason they will win is if Nebraska doesn't show up like they want to be there, which I honestly wouldn't be surprised given how they finished the season. Washington will not win because they have the better athletes or coaches.
You earn respect on the field. You don't ask for it on a message board.