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The Nebraska Cornhuskers represent the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. They are the program most successful in college football over the past 50 years. They began their tradition of football in November 27, 1890, where they won 10-0 against Omaha YMCA. The University is a member of the Big 12. Also competes in NCAA Division I. At first, the football team Nebraska had several names, for example, Tree-planters, Children Rattlesanake, antelopes, Bugeaters, ld Golden Knights, etc. It was Charles Sherman, sports editor of The Star of Lincoln, who gave his name current Cornhuskers in 1899. He was called? The father of the Cornhuskers? because of this. ? Black Shirts? is the term given for the Cornhuskers defense. This nickname was given in 1960 in reference to the shirts of the top defensive players black string used during practice. The stadium is home of the Huskers Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Oklahoma Sooners are rivals of the Huskers' most notable. Tom Osborne was coach of the Cornhuskers' that took the most wins, three their national titles. He currently is the Director of Sports. The current coach is Bo Pelini. Network Herbie Husker and Lil 'are two of the Huskers' official mascots.

Championships and Important Moments:

The Nebraska Cornhuskers won five national championships. These were in 1970, 1971, 1994, 1995 and 1997. Also claimed 46 conference championships. On October 14, 2006, the Huskers became one of only four teams in Division IA football to reach 800 wins for life. 1971 Team Nebraska Cornhuskers ESPN.com names were the best team of all time. His 1994, 1995 and 1997 national titles was March 1 times a team won three NCAA championships in Division IA national football in four seasons. Nebraska players have won the following awards: three Heisman trophies, 3 Walter Camp awards, four awards Lombardi, a Maxwell Award, Outland Trophy in August, a Davey O'Brien Award, and many others. Today, the Huskers have a 7-4 record for the 2008 season.

Quarterbacks in the current list:

- Patrick Witt? Zac Lee? Kody Spano? Joe Ganz? Beau Davis? Jim Ebke? Zack Ruiz

Nebraska Cornhuskers Recent News:

The Nebraska Cornhuskers began the 2008 season with a strong 2-0. The Cornhuskers beat Kansas State Wildcats for the second year in their 56-28 victory last 15 November 2008. His quarterback, Joe Ganz made four touchdowns. Ganz This game made the second quarterback in Nebraska football history to throw for 3,000 yards in a season. The Huskers are fying the home of his upcoming game against Colorado on November 28, 2008, which will be televised by ABC at 2:30 pm. Huskers fans are flooding Memorial Stadium for a shot at the Big 12 championship. Fans are hoping that the days of black shirts will be restored and reach the national championship. It is expected that the Cornhuskers football tickets will be big sellers during the entire 2008 season.

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