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Husker Century, part 1 (1890-1940)

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No1H...@aol.com

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Sep 13, 2000, 3:00:00 AM9/13/00
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Note to Husker Listers within range of NETV's signal:

For those who missed last night's broadcast on Nebraska Educational
Television of "Husker Century, Part I: The Pioneer Spirit (1890 -1940)," NETV
plans to re-air the program next Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. CT. It was an
impressive show approximately one hour in length narrated by Trev Alberts.

This series of programs co-produced by HuskerVision and NETV reviews the
history of the Nebraska football program from its early years up to the
present day. Part one, among many other interesting games and facts,
included a look at the series with Notre Dame starting in 1915 and continuing
through the mid-20's. The show concludes with highlights and interviews of
players who represented Nebraska in their first bowl game (Rose Bowl versus
Stanford).

Part two and three will be produced and aired sometime next year.

Since they are broadcasting this program during their "fall membership
drive," they mentioned videotapes are available as a premium gift but I don't
remember the contribution required.

For those outside Nebraska and unable to receive the signal OR for anyone
interested in knowing more about the program, NETV has posted a lot of
information on their website at...
http://net.unl.edu (click on the "Husker Century" link)


-Rod Krogh, UNL '89
South Sioux City, NE


Barry G. Schnoor

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Sep 14, 2000, 3:00:00 AM9/14/00
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I watched this show during a bout of insomnia while I was in Omaha last
week. Very interesting. I was fascinated at how, during the turn of LAST
century, Nebraska football solidified citizens of Nebraska just as it does
today. Bugeater football did and does bring the state together with one
common passion. Truly amazing that the spirit has lived this long!

One thing I remember from the show. The Narrator was describing how tough
the work ethic was in Nebraska during the turn of the century and how
important Nebraska football was. But no one wanted to think that the boys
in Lincoln were playing a game. Too much work to be done. Nebraska
football was justified as it "looked like work, felt like work, and with
some sweat and a little dirt, even smelled like work!"

Barry in C'ville

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