The Legacy of Tom Osborne

[Hammerhead]

Not to take away from his accomplishments, but Osborne only had one Heisman winner, Rozier.

If anything, that goes to show how remarkable Dr. Tom's accomplishments as a coach were. So many of the guys who played during his tenure were small-town Nebraska walk-ons who wanted nothing more than to come play football for Coach Osborne.

 

[knapplc]

Not to take away from his accomplishments, but Osborne only had one Heisman winner, Rozier.

Wasn't Crouch recruited when Osborne was still at the helm?

Osborne was the Offensive Coordinator when Wingback Johnny "The Jet" Rodgers won his Heisman in 1972. It may be a bit of a stretch, but I'm willing to roll with it.

 

[ShawnWatson]

I say we start a petition to change the name of Lincoln to Osborne.

I second that

All those in favor?

I.

When this all gets sorted out, I think TO and us should get an apartment together!

 

[JJ Husker]

Thank you Dr. Tom, you have given us all so much more than winning. Like others have stated, words just can't describe it. It's a sad day but also a happy one. Enjoy your retirement.

Very good job with the write up Knapp. :thumbs

 

[MLB 51]

Thank you for all you have given and contributed to our beloved university. You will be missed. :bigredn: Great job TO.

 

[JJ Husker]

You guys can discuss exact dates all you want but I'm giving Osborne credit for being directly involved with all 3 Heismans. He was here and the OC when Rodgers got his and I'm sure that Crouch's decision to play here was highly based on, if not directly recruited while Tom was in charge, his involvement with the program. No need to nitpick this, TO was involved with all 3.

 

[CheeseHusker]

He saved us from Steve Pederson and Bill Callahan.

Possibly his greatest achievement

 

[Count 'Bility]

Wasnt Crouch already here in 97? Wasn't he a redshirt freshman playing in 98? I only think of this because of all the hubbub about Cody Green being the first true freshman starting QB since Frazier, and I'm pretty sure I'm right.

 

[Comish]

He saved us from Steve Pederson and Bill Callahan.

Possibly his greatest achievement

^^^^^^^Undoubtedly (among the many accomplishments...........probably not the greatest)..........but worth noting..........

 

[GSG]

I think the coaching staff should wear red pants to honor Tom during the game this weekend.

That's a dope look IMO.

 

[308_Husker]

I think the coaching staff should wear red pants to honor Tom during the game this weekend.

That's a dope look IMO.

The only man who can pull off the red blazer, too.

 

[hskrfan4life]

We all love you Tom!

 

[macroboy]

I think the coaching staff should wear red pants to honor Tom during the game this weekend.

That's a dope look IMO.

yer ******* right!! For the rest of the season I hope!

 

[ShawnWatson]

I think the coaching staff should wear red pants to honor Tom during the game this weekend.

That's a dope look IMO.

Is that Dirk Diggler?

 

[Nexus]

Looking at the #ThanksTO feed on Twitter and felt this one echoed my sentiments:

"@Huskers TO's legacy writes itself. He is a living example of humility. He was the quietest guy in room w/biggest accomplishments. #ThanksTO" -- @DXXVIII