Ok, I have to respond to this. I have read repeatedly from Iowa fans that Nebraska fans live in the past. The old lather, rinse, repeat garbage. The sell out streak, starter jacket, VHS tapes, steroids, Osborne, etc., etc. Tell me exactly who is living in the past? Most Nebraska fans were not born yet or were too young to remember the glory years. I have not heard or read anything about the 80's and 90's from Nebraska fans. However, it always shows up over here. You want recent history? Look at the last few Iowa-Nebraska games. No one is talking about the old days. We get extremely frustrated in having a superior team on paper only to end up with the last second field goal to lose the game. Rhule is doing things his predecessors didn't do. He changes coaches when necessary and is always recruiting over current players. He is trying to make the changes necessary to improve the program.
Iowa is an interesting program. You have had some terrific NFL players. You consistently have a good to great defense. The special teams are always exceptional. But everyone can see you have basketball and football coaches who are comfortable with how they are doing things. I would be very concerned if those coaches were replaced by up and coming young coaches who would make Iowa very dangerous.
I don't mind the negative comments toward Nebraska. We have underachieved in the recent past but I can see tangible growth in the basketball and football programs. I would just ask you Iowa posters to retire the worn out cliches from the past. We have moved on and so should you. I can tell you the players are not familiar with the 80's and 90's. They want to win now. At least come up with some current insults. Thank you!!
