Nebraska needs to leave the Big 10
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I don't think football is something you have to fall back on these days. Do you still have a team? We haven't heard much about them lately.
Seriously, you just don't hear about them very much. Did y'all root for Creighton now?
I hear about them plenty. Creighton, soccer yes, basketball...nah. I've been putting myself through 20 years of pain sticking by Nebraska. Haha...tears...not happy tears.... lol
Virginia or Syracuse should have been added as ND gave the B1G the finger. Virginia ties Maryland with DC Metro audience and good sports recruiting in football and basketball. Syracuse football is a major drawback but basketball and academics are top notch. Certainly better than Nebby where N stands for kNowledge.
Yeah...and better than Iowa where "I" stands for....uh...Iowa...
C'mon, you've got better than that. @Herkmeister would be disappointed in your use of this old joke. haha
You are correct my friend, it's an old one. Personally I like having Nebby in the B1G. Your fans are great when I visit Lincoln. And you do have a storied program and ton of pride.
All that said, I hate Nebraska and assume the N on the helmet was designed by a 2nd grader in a one room western Nebraska schoolhouse on the first day they learned how to print.
Other than that, how yea been my friend? Hope all is well.
You're just not real good at this internet stuff, are you? Be honest now...you're still sitting with the kids at the portable card table and folding chairs during holiday meals, aren't you?
Sure, you're not a Fusker disguised as a Gopher.....trolling Iowa.
Doesn't little brother usually go and annoy big brother? So since you're here annoying us......
I just call it like I see it. I've never seen a home board so obsessed with another team - worst case of little brother syndrome I've ever seen.
At least us Gophers don't constantly show our butt hurt, and it's been two bad seasons back to back this year.
Most here are still waiting for someone to explain why Minnesota is so obsessed with Iowa... or, do you deny/ignore the 'we hate Iowa' chants from rodent fans?
Hey, if you ever see anything sorta mean from me, it's all in good fun. And rare. The one time I crossed a line into crassness I knew it and apologized immediately.
I enjoy the back and forth banter, the 'little brother' claims from both sides and all the friendly ribbing. You guys are pretty much the same type of people as Nebraskans and that is a good thing. Iowa State, too. Probably everyone in the area, but I don't know many people from other B1G states.
Anyway, this could turn into a real fun rivalry. I think Iowa has a great shot at the west this year. I hope the west starts looking better as a whole.
I enjoy the back and forth banter, the 'little brother' claims from both sides and all the friendly ribbing. You guys are pretty much the same type of people as Nebraskans and that is a good thing. Iowa State, too. Probably everyone in the area, but I don't know many people from other B1G states.
Anyway, this could turn into a real fun rivalry. I think Iowa has a great shot at the west this year. I hope the west starts looking better as a whole.
You're here showing your butt hurt now........
The Fuskers deserve everything they get. Why concern yourself with such evil? You don't call it like it is, you call it very stupid like.
One B1G basketball victory this season and you think you're all it and a bag of chips!!!
It's a fun rivalry for sure. (When Iowa wins!!) Western Iowa feels much more passion against Nebraska than Eastern Iowa it appears.
Tell Tommy Turnover hello from all of us. I have a cousin on the Lincoln Police force that knows him.
It's a fun rivalry for sure. (When Iowa wins!!) Western Iowa feels much more passion against Nebraska than Eastern Iowa it appears.
Tell Tommy Turnover hello from all of us. I have a cousin on the Lincoln Police force that knows him.
lol, that's great! I'm actually in Florida. Tampa Bay area. There are a few bars that turn into Husker or Hawk bars here during the season. It's a great time. We have quite a few B1G graduates in the region. Also, I believe the B1G Network is on the basic packages too, which would add to the piles of gold our respective teams enjoy.
I do miss autumn sometimes. But as soon as the snow hits, I am on the phone with friends back in the north. So they can hear the waves on the beach or in the pool as I crack a Corona and sit under the palm trees. It's a pleasant life.
Anyway, SCREW IOWA. Damn pretenders with your wannabe corn.
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All that said, I hate Nebraska and assume the N on the helmet was designed by a 2nd grader in a one room western Nebraska schoolhouse on the first day they learned how to print.
Other than that, how yea been my friend? Hope all is well.[/QUOTE]
The iron 'N' on the helmet today goes back to the first days (1890)of playing football that was then used on their uniforms..
All that said, I hate Nebraska and assume the N on the helmet was designed by a 2nd grader in a one room western Nebraska schoolhouse on the first day they learned how to print.
Other than that, how yea been my friend? Hope all is well.
[/QUOTE]The iron 'N' on the helmet today goes back to the first days (1890)of playing football that was then used on their uniforms..
Say what you want about Nebraska. They own Iowa and will take more than their share of B1G titles.
From what I hear the Husker program appreciates all the publicity received from Iowa fans throughout the year on this board.
From what I hear the Husker program appreciates all the publicity received from Iowa fans throughout the year on this board.
I wouldn't go as far as saying "They own Iowa". Nebraska is not what it was in the Tom Osborne days, and since coming into the BIG isn't Nebraksa 3-2 against Iowa? That is what I would call pretty evenly matched. Nebraska hasn't owned anyone since the new millennium. That being said, I am one that loved Nebraska being in the BIG. They do have that rich tradition in football that helps the conference. If you wanted to compare apples to oranges, Iowa has a good football team, good basketball team (Men and womens) and excellent wrestling program. Nebraska is prestious in football only from what I know. I don't know about baseball, volleyball ect. so maybe Nebraska is decent there. But when someone says the University of Nebraska, only football comes to mind.
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As much as we like to spit and curse and throw insults at each other. joining the B1G was good for both schools. I enjoy the rivalry and the close quarters. I do miss the Oklahoma rivalry days but it was never the same after the Big 12 was formed anyways.
Point being there is nothing to back such a silly post other than hatred of the other side of the fence. Come to think of it, isn't that why it's good for the conference to begin with?
Point being there is nothing to back such a silly post other than hatred of the other side of the fence. Come to think of it, isn't that why it's good for the conference to begin with?
Agree, no body looks bad in the B1G compared to Rutgers.
I know they are a good academic school or whatever, but c'mon. They continue to just completely embarrass themselves and the B1G athletically.
I hate Delaney. Threw them in just based on bad reasoning. Should never have expanded more. It was a stupid rush. Once you put a team in a conference, you can never get rid of them either.
B1G should have never expanded past Nebraska at this point.
Then, eventually added a Notre Dame, another QUALITY B12 team perhaps, or a team from out East.
Maryland and Rutgers was a completely stupid and rushed decision as Delaney was pooping his pants when others were expanding and a lot of others were talking about it. He was quick to worry about the East Coast.
Now instead, its like we adopted somebody else's behaviorally disordered special ed kid that we can't get rid of.
Rutgers.....
Still pisses me off.
Rutgers....
That's what I think of when I think B1G,
I know they are a good academic school or whatever, but c'mon. They continue to just completely embarrass themselves and the B1G athletically.
I hate Delaney. Threw them in just based on bad reasoning. Should never have expanded more. It was a stupid rush. Once you put a team in a conference, you can never get rid of them either.
B1G should have never expanded past Nebraska at this point.
Then, eventually added a Notre Dame, another QUALITY B12 team perhaps, or a team from out East.
Maryland and Rutgers was a completely stupid and rushed decision as Delaney was pooping his pants when others were expanding and a lot of others were talking about it. He was quick to worry about the East Coast.
Now instead, its like we adopted somebody else's behaviorally disordered special ed kid that we can't get rid of.
Rutgers.....
Still pisses me off.
Rutgers....
That's what I think of when I think B1G,
As much as I hate Nebby and as delusional their fan base is, I welcome them in the Big Ten. Furthermore, as the years go on this rivalry is going to get more and more heated and that is a good thing for both programs. Our border rivalry is much better for Nebby than the generic Colorado rivalry in the past and for Iowa we now have heated rivalries between our border with Minny, Wisc, Nebby, Illinois, and NW. To me that is a good thing
The key difference with Iowa's more recent "rivalry" for instance with Northwestern, is that after Iowa beat the Wildcats this year their coach and fanbase (for the most part) gave the Hawks props in the victory. However, when Iowa beats Nebraska it appears much of their fanbase (particularly of the internet variety) comes up with excuses on why Nebby lost, rather than simply admitting they got beat by a strong team.
I certainly could give two shits whether or not Nebby fans give us credit and/or admit that they got beat by a better team (particularly of the internet variety). Fact of the matter is, the rivalary that is growing between Iowa and Nebby is going to only help both programs. Nebby has plenty of history and still has some national prominence and when we play on Black Friday it is broadcasted to a national audience and as long as Iowa continues it's current upward trend it is only going to help.....Nebby fans are going to be Nebby fans they are delusional and stuck in the past. But to their credit they are very passionate
There's an Important distinction between a school's fan base in person and on the internet. I've been to two Iowa-Nebraska games in Lincoln, both Hawkeye losses. In both cases Husker fans could not have been nicer before and after the game. They must not post much on Hawkeye Report. When their real fans come to Iowa City in November I hope we show them the same friendly ribbing and courtesy they have shown us- before and after the game. If you hate somebody on game day because he's wearing the other team's jacket you need psychiatric help.
I love the moral victory that Nebraska fans got out of this year's game. Good spin.
Good luck with Riley as your head coach. Career conference record is sub-.500.
P.S. You keep claiming Iowa dropped from 40s to 80s in USNWR. I don't think Iowa ever ranked that high, please cite your source or drop the straw man.
after Rutgers and Maryland just brutal additions to the Big 10 makes the conference a joke
even PennSt should find a new home
What choice did Northwestern fans have? You pounded them by what, 30? I think most Husker fans believe that Iowa had a good team this year, but as evidenced by our coming within 8 points, while our QB was throwing it to your team more than our team, we don't believe your team was elite. I think most Iowa fans would agree, after the drubbing you took on New Year's Day.
Let's be honest...we were in disarray for most of the season, but we still managed to shut your offense down, until our starting safety got booted. I think we win the game, had that not happened, even despite our QB continually screwing us.
Drop the straw man? Yeah, that's what gives me satisfaction in life...going from board to board citing fake US News and World Report rankings that make a school look outstanding academically, just so I can come back later with the 'real' numbers and insult the school. You've blown my cover.
Nubtards will never belong to this elite research-driven family of universities called the Big Ten....
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_of_American_Universities#Former_members
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_of_American_Universities#Former_members
Drop the straw man? Yeah, that's what gives me satisfaction in life...going from board to board citing fake US News and World Report rankings that make a school look outstanding academically, just so I can come back later with the 'real' numbers and insult the school. You've blown my cover.
Thanks for citing your source.
Nebraska's loss of AAU status has many factors, but you probably know them better than I do, considering your general vitriol toward NU.
Loss of AAU status was driven by NU doing a great amount of agricultural research. This should be concerning in ANY state that has an ag-driven economy. Like Iowa. Food from our states helps feed the world, a proposition that won't get easier in the next decades. Research in these areas has greater value than the AAU has accorded it.
Disqualifying NU's medical school. NU had the foresight and wisdom to place the med school in the state's largest city an hour away. Where it does the most good for the most people and provides the best education for its students. One day Iowa may find that Des Moines is a good location for medical school activites for the same reasons. Should that research or teaching not count for UI because it is located in Des Moines? I don't think so.
AAU status is important, at least among academics. It does little or nothing for the residents of a state and from that angle resembles nothing more than a good ole boys club of academics. Still, it remains important to the schools, so remains important to attain-and keep.
Again, you seem to have a particularly keen axe to grind toward NU. I see this was bumped, after being a dead thread, immediately after NU accepted a commitment from a 4* WR you and many were hoping would be coming to Iowa.
Sports is fun, football is great. Don't let your fandom blind you to the more important educational aspects each of our schools provide to our states. Each has a unique mission within its state. Agriculture is, no doubt, a key part of the mission for our schools along with Iowa State. Even if it's peripheral to UI's core missions, it will always remain important.
I personally think Nebraska, Iowa State, Kansas State, No Dakota State, So Dakota State, Illinois State, Indiana State and a few others should start their own Ag-research driven conference.
LOL! We'll see in 6-8 years how things play out. Don't under estimate what is happening in Nebraska.
