All the air has been let out of the Nebraska program

[Digger1]

Nebraska football suspending balloon tradition

Nebraska is suspending its tradition of releasing red balloons after the first touchdown of home games due to a global helium shortage.

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Nebraska Cornhuskers football suspending red balloon tradition due to helium shortage​

12:13 AM ET​

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  Adam RittenbergESPN Senior Write​

Nebraska will suspend its tradition of releasing red balloons after the first touchdown of home games due to a global helium shortage, athletic director Trev Alberts announced on his radio show Monday.
Alberts said Nebraska will not hand out red balloons before home games at Memorial Stadium this fall. The tradition of releasing the balloons after Nebraska's first touchdown at home began in the 1960s.
The helium shortage and supply-chain issues stem in part from sanctions against Russia, one of the world's top helium suppliers, following its invasion of Ukraine.

"Acquiring helium in today's day and age, some of the production of it is really challenged, and it's been hard to get," Alberts said. "So we've been asked by the university, the helium that we are getting as a university, we need to use for medical purposes at [University of Nebraska Medical Center] in Omaha. And so we are this year not going to be providing the red balloons for the first time at Memorial Stadium."
Alberts said Nebraska's marketing department is working on alternate celebrations, including digital renderings. He also acknowledged the environmental concerns some have expressed over the years about the balloon tradition.
In 2016, a Nebraska man filed a lawsuit against the university, claiming the balloons posed a health hazard to young children and wildlife after they return to the ground. Nebraska's student government in November voted to end the tradition, although it doesn't oversee game-day events.
Alberts, an All-America linebacker at Nebraska who took over as athletic director in July, said he loves the red balloon tradition.
"As we looked into it as an athletic department, it became very clear that with a very limited supply of helium, it was going to be hard to get," Alberts said.

 

[InsaneHawkJJP]

It’s a stupid tradition of littering. I hope they never bring it back.

 

[Menace Sockeyes]

It’s a stupid tradition of littering. I hope they never bring it back.

This

 

[BonzoFury]

Someone jokingly said they could fill the balloons with all the hot air from their fans. I'd suggest what the fans are full of won't make balloons float.

 

[robchawk]

It’s a stupid tradition of littering. I hope they never bring it back.

and it is a proven health issue for wildlife--very irresponsible especially in 2022---

 

[Menace Sockeyes]

Someone jokingly said they could fill the balloons with all the hot air from their fans. I'd suggest what the fans are full of won't make balloons float.

I think it can, you just wouldn't want to risk it...

 

[MissouriHusker]

As a Husker, I would guess 90% or more do not care. I have not paid much attention to the balloons for several years. The environmental angle was addressed a few years ago as they were required to be made to disintegrate quite quickly. They were always sold as fundraisers by greeks and other student groups. Few will miss them.

 

[JuiceHawk]

Too bad, this was the best when they had to hold those balloons for 3 quarters.

 

[Franisdaman]

Nebraska football suspending balloon tradition

Nebraska is suspending its tradition of releasing red balloons after the first touchdown of home games due to a global helium shortage.

www.espn.com

Nebraska Cornhuskers football suspending red balloon tradition due to helium shortage​

12:13 AM ET​

• 

  ​
  Adam RittenbergESPN Senior Write​

Nebraska will suspend its tradition of releasing red balloons after the first touchdown of home games due to a global helium shortage, athletic director Trev Alberts announced on his radio show Monday.
Alberts said Nebraska will not hand out red balloons before home games at Memorial Stadium this fall. The tradition of releasing the balloons after Nebraska's first touchdown at home began in the 1960s.
The helium shortage and supply-chain issues stem in part from sanctions against Russia, one of the world's top helium suppliers, following its invasion of Ukraine.

"Acquiring helium in today's day and age, some of the production of it is really challenged, and it's been hard to get," Alberts said. "So we've been asked by the university, the helium that we are getting as a university, we need to use for medical purposes at [University of Nebraska Medical Center] in Omaha. And so we are this year not going to be providing the red balloons for the first time at Memorial Stadium."
Alberts said Nebraska's marketing department is working on alternate celebrations, including digital renderings. He also acknowledged the environmental concerns some have expressed over the years about the balloon tradition.
In 2016, a Nebraska man filed a lawsuit against the university, claiming the balloons posed a health hazard to young children and wildlife after they return to the ground. Nebraska's student government in November voted to end the tradition, although it doesn't oversee game-day events.
Alberts, an All-America linebacker at Nebraska who took over as athletic director in July, said he loves the red balloon tradition.
"As we looked into it as an athletic department, it became very clear that with a very limited supply of helium, it was going to be hard to get," Alberts said.

Little Debbie fans no longer will carry red balloons into the stadium & release them?

 

[Franisdaman]

The ABC TV station is all over this story!!!

Fire Alberts??!!

Little Debbie fans never disappoint.


Watch:

 

[doughuddl2]

All things must pass. They use to have a tradition of a winning record as well.

 

[Tylerl_28]

It’s a stupid tradition of littering. I hope they never bring it back.

Might as well cancel all tailgating everywhere then.

 

[obfuscating]

Nebraska football suspending balloon tradition

Nebraska is suspending its tradition of releasing red balloons after the first touchdown of home games due to a global helium shortage.

www.espn.com

Nebraska Cornhuskers football suspending red balloon tradition due to helium shortage​

12:13 AM ET​

• 

  ​
  Adam RittenbergESPN Senior Write​

Nebraska will suspend its tradition of releasing red balloons after the first touchdown of home games due to a global helium shortage, athletic director Trev Alberts announced on his radio show Monday.
Alberts said Nebraska will not hand out red balloons before home games at Memorial Stadium this fall. The tradition of releasing the balloons after Nebraska's first touchdown at home began in the 1960s.
The helium shortage and supply-chain issues stem in part from sanctions against Russia, one of the world's top helium suppliers, following its invasion of Ukraine.

"Acquiring helium in today's day and age, some of the production of it is really challenged, and it's been hard to get," Alberts said. "So we've been asked by the university, the helium that we are getting as a university, we need to use for medical purposes at [University of Nebraska Medical Center] in Omaha. And so we are this year not going to be providing the red balloons for the first time at Memorial Stadium."
Alberts said Nebraska's marketing department is working on alternate celebrations, including digital renderings. He also acknowledged the environmental concerns some have expressed over the years about the balloon tradition.
In 2016, a Nebraska man filed a lawsuit against the university, claiming the balloons posed a health hazard to young children and wildlife after they return to the ground. Nebraska's student government in November voted to end the tradition, although it doesn't oversee game-day events.
Alberts, an All-America linebacker at Nebraska who took over as athletic director in July, said he loves the red balloon tradition.
"As we looked into it as an athletic department, it became very clear that with a very limited supply of helium, it was going to be hard to get," Alberts said.

This is best for the environment, better if Frost just inhales the helium and then yells at his players, coaches, fans, and officials.

 

[kceasthawk]

Nebraska football suspending balloon tradition

Nebraska is suspending its tradition of releasing red balloons after the first touchdown of home games due to a global helium shortage.

www.espn.com

Nebraska Cornhuskers football suspending red balloon tradition due to helium shortage​

12:13 AM ET​

• 

  ​
  Adam RittenbergESPN Senior Write​

Nebraska will suspend its tradition of releasing red balloons after the first touchdown of home games due to a global helium shortage, athletic director Trev Alberts announced on his radio show Monday.
Alberts said Nebraska will not hand out red balloons before home games at Memorial Stadium this fall. The tradition of releasing the balloons after Nebraska's first touchdown at home began in the 1960s.
The helium shortage and supply-chain issues stem in part from sanctions against Russia, one of the world's top helium suppliers, following its invasion of Ukraine.

"Acquiring helium in today's day and age, some of the production of it is really challenged, and it's been hard to get," Alberts said. "So we've been asked by the university, the helium that we are getting as a university, we need to use for medical purposes at [University of Nebraska Medical Center] in Omaha. And so we are this year not going to be providing the red balloons for the first time at Memorial Stadium."
Alberts said Nebraska's marketing department is working on alternate celebrations, including digital renderings. He also acknowledged the environmental concerns some have expressed over the years about the balloon tradition.
In 2016, a Nebraska man filed a lawsuit against the university, claiming the balloons posed a health hazard to young children and wildlife after they return to the ground. Nebraska's student government in November voted to end the tradition, although it doesn't oversee game-day events.
Alberts, an All-America linebacker at Nebraska who took over as athletic director in July, said he loves the red balloon tradition.
"As we looked into it as an athletic department, it became very clear that with a very limited supply of helium, it was going to be hard to get," Alberts said.

Only at "Braska"......

 

[nbanflfactory]

So the polution was ok...they just can't afford helium?

Lmfao

 

[BonzoFury]

But they'll still have the sellout streak!

 

[CarterHall]

Try hydrogen

Matches the arc of the program.

 

[GoB1G]

Their Langmore fan base is cursed.

 

[InsaneHawkJJP]

Might as well cancel all tailgating everywhere then.

I don’t litter at my tailgate parties. If you do, then you’re a jackass! I can’t stand lazy people who don’t pick up after themselves, but intentionally releasing thousands of balloons into the environment, is a little different than tailgate trash, which someone usually cleans up.

 

[Hawk-A-Doodle-Doo]

 

[pistachio1999]

Sure someone may have stated but it’s due to a touchdown shortage.

 

[pistachio1999]

Fill them with water. Cmon. Have some fun.

 

[InsaneHawk]

Why not have a clown release one red balloon after each score? That way they can keep their tradition while at the same time introduce their new mascot....win win!

 

[Douglas C. Neidermeyer]

fast forward to :43 mark.


That about sums it up.

 

[CJBauer]

Why not have a clown release one red balloon after each score? That way they can keep their tradition while at the same time introduce their new mascot....win win!

 

[WinOneThisCentury II]

Well...at least Nebraska won the off season again.

 

[The Deplorable Sleeping Dog]

How could the US have a shortage of helium? Had a German client tell me that luft balloons means a special and specific kind child's red balloon. A herd of mental children kind of describes Big Red County, where winning the off season is significant and somehow magic thinking turns last into a first-place finish.

The song writers knew some military trivia. If 99 helium filled balloons are released there is a moment (very short) where the balloons give the image of a Pershing tank in motion to the Soviet early warning system. It was also the NATO signal that Soviet tanks crossed the West German border. Who'd have ever thought that balloons would become important?

Although I've never seen 99 balloons in the air over Lincoln, I just cannot associate the word "tank" and Nebraska football in any sense other than a verb; Big Red tanked again.

 

[Hawkeye Marching Band]

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Nena also released an English version of the song entitled 99 Red Balloons. The lyrics are somewhat different, rather than strictly being a translation. The video is a bit different, too.