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How do you rate Nebraska’s hiring of Matt Rhule as head football coach?
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How do you rate Nebraska’s hiring of Matt Rhule as head football coach?
Should tax money be used to help pay for the renovations & upgrades to Nebraska's Memorial Stadium?
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Should tax money be used to help pay for the renovations & upgrades to Nebraska's Memorial Stadium?
Will Nebraska get three more wins and become bowl-eligible this season?
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Will Nebraska get three more wins and become bowl-eligible this season?
Who's the better choice at QB for Nebraska against Louisiana Tech, Heinrich Haarberg or Jeff Sims?
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Who's the better choice at QB for Nebraska against Louisiana Tech, Heinrich Haarberg or Jeff Sims?
What's your prediction for Nebraska at Colorado? (Enter your score prediction in the comments.)
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What's your prediction for Nebraska at Colorado? (Enter your score prediction in the comments.)
What is your opinion of the Huskers' alternate uniforms commemorating Memorial Stadium's centennial?
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What is your opinion of the Huskers' alternate uniforms commemorating Memorial Stadium's centennial?
Will the Huskers qualify for a bowl this season?
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Will the Huskers qualify for a bowl this season?
After watching the spring game, who do you predict will start at QB in Nebraska's season opener?
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After watching the spring game, who do you predict will start at QB in Nebraska's season opener?
Who will have more wins in his first season at his new school, Deion Sanders or Matt Rhule?
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Who will have more wins in his first season at his new school, Deion Sanders or Matt Rhule?
Which is a more likely win for the Huskers in 2023?
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Which is a more likely win for the Huskers in 2023?
In your opinion, was National Signing Day a success for Nebraska football?
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In your opinion, was National Signing Day a success for Nebraska football?
Are you concerned about the players that have decommited or are in the portal?
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Are you concerned about the players that have decommited or are in the portal?
Tony White turned Syracuse's defense around. Will he be able to do the same at Nebraska?
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Tony White turned Syracuse's defense around. Will he be able to do the same at Nebraska?
It seems Matt Rhule is keeping Donovan Raiola as Nebraska's offensive line coach. Good move or bad?
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It seems Matt Rhule is keeping Donovan Raiola as Nebraska's offensive line coach. Good move or bad?
Rhule is here! Are there any incoming assistants that you're especially excited about? If so who?
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Rhule is here! Are there any incoming assistants that you're especially excited about? If so who?
How do you rate Nebraska’s hiring of Matt Rhule as head football coach?
Husker Max Asked by Husker Max
10/1/2023

How do you rate Nebraska’s hiring of Matt Rhule as head football coach?

79%
Thumbs up WINNER

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21%
Thumbs down

20

79%
Thumbs up

34 Comments
Thomas Wright
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Thomas Wright

His resume for developing kids coming in that are more the 3 star kids as it’s rare Nebraska can real in the 4 & especially 5 star kids … he’s proven he can develop those kids into stars that are being drafted into the NFL … something that only Dr Tom could seem to do in the past !

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Wade Williams
Wade Williams

What's happened to the American education system? You keep things "real" whereas you "reel" in players. Come on man!

Doug Dewitz
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Doug Dewitz

As a lifelong cornhusker fan, I believe this is just the person to put things back together that were so messed up by the firing of Frankie Solich.

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Richard Stotts
Richard Stotts

Solich was a HUGE mistake and why we slide into ditch. I guess you forget why Solich was fired...some thing about going up a one way the wrong way ?? I'll leave it at that.

TYLER PEARSON
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TYLER PEARSON

Strong leader and man of faith in Jesus, just like Dr. Tom. That foundation of faith makes a huge difference.

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Gary Furnas
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Gary Furnas

First of all, you can discount all of the "thumbs down" votes that wanted Mickey, they'd vote against any new hire. MJ was the interim coach, he wasn't the next in line, nor was he fired as HC. Rhule commanded the room today, when it took Bill Moos to do this last time out... That tells us a lot

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Dennis
Dennis

A great speaker with command presence does not equal a great coach. All the talk of toughness, etc. doesn't mean dominating the line of scrimmage, a nasty mean defense, and a ball control off that is run-oriented, all the things we once had with TO and FS. I'll take those things in lieu of wins.

Brad Bredenkamp
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Brad Bredenkamp

Proven builder and evident respect for Nebraska. So his overall college coaching record is .522; his two year 1s combined it's .125 (3-21) taking over damaged programs; year 2s is .520 (13-12) and his 3 years 3-4 it's .756 (31-10). Looks like a builder to me. Keep MJ and Busch and it should go well.

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Scott Sonksen
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Scott Sonksen

Why the heck did Husker Nation think they deserved a better candidate than this? Let's be realistic and hope that Rhule is better than Frost and Riley, at minimum. If he's not, God help us.

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James Stiver
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James Stiver

I think that he has the experience in the college ranks to develop the players and turn this team back to the powerhouse it once was.

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Ron Godwin
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Ron Godwin

He is a builder for players future but he needs to keep Mickey Joseph and Bill Bush for me to like this hire.

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Tim N
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Tim N

Proven winner. Development of players a strength, knows big ten.

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Richard Stotts
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Richard Stotts

Time will give us our answers. Nobody knows how this will turn out . GBR !!!

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Brent Briley
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Brent Briley

It's too early to judge otherwise.

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David Cassiday
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David Cassiday

Anyone who can lead Temple to two 10-win seasons knows what he's doing.

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David Rohweder
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David Rohweder

will develope players

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Cameron Snell
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Cameron Snell

Matt is a great human being, and great leader of men. Highly regarded in the college circles and also in the state of Texas!!

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Lisa Whisenhunt
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Lisa Whisenhunt

He's had success as a college coach and has coached on both sides of the ball. So far, he seems to respect Nebraska football and the fans.

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USMC Sully
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USMC Sully

experienced head coach, with proven rebuilding efforts

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James Wyatt
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James Wyatt

GO BIG RED TILL I DIE!!!

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Wade Williams
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Wade Williams

When it comes to coaching hires, there's no such thing as a "sure thing" or a guarantee of success (see Scott Frost). I think TA did a great job of executing a diligent and thorough nationwide search that resulted in a very good hire. One that gives Nebraska a great chance to turn it around quickly!

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Bob Colbert
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Bob Colbert

He mentioned "offensive line"

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hm dude
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hm dude

he builds programs...........

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John Fillmore
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John Fillmore

After celebrating the Scott Frost hire a few years ago I've learned to tread carefully about declaring who I think will be a great coach for the Huskers, but the evidence of his past work certainly looks promising.

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Bruce Neel
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Bruce Neel

He has done a very good job in the past with our kind of program so I hope he can do it again

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Jayme Henderson
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Jayme Henderson

He would be good hire for 90% of programs in CFB. 90% of programs are better than nebraska right now, we need to be realistic about where we are as a program.

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Dan Stephens
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Dan Stephens

We need a guy that can turn us around and I believe he is that guy.

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William Snesrud
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William Snesrud

High quality college coach....feel he will consider keeping a few current coaches with strong ties to roster and recruiting players (example - Joseph, Busch, Fisher)......Huskers Rhule.....GO BIG RED!!

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Pokey
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Pokey

Come on, the options were all maybe mediocre at best coaches. Would all be in over their heads in Big 10 just like Frost. KU coach and staff, KSU coach and staff, ISU coach and staff, NCST coach and staff, Army coach and staff, Bronco M and his VA staff? No thank you. Choice was a no brainer.

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Roy Lindfield
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Roy Lindfield

Proven program builder. His teams (ie Temple and Baylor) were know as punch you in the mouth type of teams. Nebraska will Rhule.

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Thomas Wright
Thomas Wright

Love it ! Nebraska will Rhule !!

21%
Thumbs down

20 Comments
K St
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K St

Just another attempt by wealthy alums to buy a championship. Mickey had heart of team. Smart of Rhule to get 8yr contract. In yr 3 when alums want him gone he'll join list of coaches on payout payroll.

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Troay Strong
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Troay Strong

Skeptical, never stayed long enough to measure if his programs were built to last. Bailed from each HC job after having his best year. Almost as if he doubted he could maintain the success.

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Dennis
Dennis

Good point. If Rhule was so good, why did he leave Temple or BU? One could argue for the $, but he’s obviously not committed to a program for the long run. He played TA for a fool but unfortunately Rhule held all the cards bc TA was desperate.

Give Unconditionally
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Give Unconditionally

The unflushable turd got the Nebraska GIG, huskers never going to win again.

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Troy Erickson
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Troy Erickson

Wisconsin hiring Luke Fickell was a much better hire. Nebraska pays $9 million for a Matt Rhule who went 2-16 against ranked teams, and Wisconsin pays $6 million for a proven coach who coached at Ohio State and coached Cincinnati to the college football playoff. WTF Nebraska!?

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Dennis
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Dennis

Once again Neb hired the “man” rather than hiring someone who can fix the problems of poor defense and losing on both sides of the line of scrimmage. 64 days? He obviously was not the first choice.

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Dennis
Dennis

After hearing the press conf, I have to double-down on my thumbs down. He was obviously well-rehearsed to say all the things most people wanted to hear, but there was nothing of real substance. No idea what the team's identity will be but doesn't sound like ball control. I miss the TO and FS days.

Larry Smith
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Larry Smith

The last one who steped down from being an NFL head coach didn't work out well. That noted, who else was out there that was looking for a job? I'll wait to see if he produces.

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Douglas Cook
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Douglas Cook

I honestly thought Mickey could be the guy. He held it together and the defense made a huge jump from Chinanders debacle. He needed to get rid of WHipple, Give him a year with these players and see what would of happened. Couldn't been worse than Frost. Who was way over hyped!!!

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Perre Neilan
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Perre Neilan

He was horrible at Carolina and never beat a ranked team at Baylor

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Matt Seiler
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Matt Seiler

On the fence about him still. The fact he didn’t say Go Big Red at the end of his interview and turned down the job once talked me onto this side

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Jaghy Benson
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Jaghy Benson

Take it from a Panthers fan this guy is a con man. He’ll be fired within 3 years!!

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Wade Williams
Wade Williams

NFL success or lack thereof, means squat. Absolutely irrelevant! By your criteria, Nick Saban would have to be considered a fraud for that joke of a stint he served as the Dolphins head coach. Give me a break!

Alexanderthegreatandterrible
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Alexanderthegreatandterrible

Worried we are going to lose Mickey, Busch and all the recruits that love Mickey.

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Danny Baker
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Danny Baker

No, Mickey earned and has skin in the game. Matt will probably bolt in a couple of years.

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Craig W
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Craig W

Washout from the NFL that reported had to be persuaded a 2nd time to take the job. Previous record against ranked teams is zero wins. Runs an spread offense with more focus on the pass than the run, might not work in the B10. Baylor was not a rebuild. He did nothing with them the 1st 2 years.

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Wade Williams
Wade Williams

Baylor was not a rebuild???? You're crazy!

Ruthie Patterson
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Ruthie Patterson

Mickey Should Have Had A One Year Chance

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K De Backer
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K De Backer

Three years and he's gone....if you look at his history.

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Josh McCloud
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Josh McCloud

Needed to just hire Mick.

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Should tax money be used to help pay for the renovations & upgrades to Nebraska's Memorial Stadium?
Husker Max Asked by Husker Max
11/23/2023

Should tax money be used to help pay for the renovations & upgrades to Nebraska's Memorial Stadium?

40%
Yes

12

60%
No WINNER

18

40%
Yes

12 Comments
Dale Stara
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Dale Stara

Nebraska football generates and insane amount of tax dollars for the state of Nebraska, I would think the state would want to help maintain that cash flow.

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Claude Michel
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Claude Michel

One must think about the revenues that a husker football games bring into the city of Lincoln. Only makes sense that they would help keep the facilities tip-top. CLaude

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Thomas Wright
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Thomas Wright

What PJ said !! Whatever it takes to keep big red rolling !! GO BIG RED !!

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Chris Thackray
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Chris Thackray

I think it's safe t say the the majority of households in Nebraska support the Football program. Spread equally across the state, I can't imagine that the needed/wanted taxes per household would be that much. I could be wrong. I haven't researched it.

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PJ SAid
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PJ SAid

do people realize how much money football games bring to Lincoln ... no brainer, a great long-term investment for Lincoln and the State of Nebraska !

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Seth Hyberger
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Seth Hyberger

The building is an economic power house for the state.

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Seth Hyberger
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Seth Hyberger

The building is an economic power house for the state.

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Steve Slezak
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Steve Slezak

Why not. Money gets spent in a lot worser ways.

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Michael Graham
Michael Graham

Worser? You must be a UNL grad.

Scott Dreas
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Scott Dreas

Do like other cities do and charge a tax on hotels and car rentals and let the visitors pay the tax to fund the stadium projects

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Rappmaster Dugg
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Rappmaster Dugg

Because I live in Arizona.

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Sid Desai
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Sid Desai

Modern Monetary Policy. Initiative is already approved and people are paid. Our tax.money won't pay either way, unless you want to wait another 100 years.

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60%
No

18 Comments
Doug Einsel
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Doug Einsel

Revenue by athletic dept should pay for it. First of all, I dont approve of the south end zone change, eliminating seating for the common folk.

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Devin Salisbury
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Devin Salisbury

The football program is always bragging about how much they bring in. Why should any non fan have to support them?

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B
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B

Our taxes are too high already and it is because they pay for more than just essential services. Like football stadiums.

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D
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D

The Athletic Department turns a huge profit every year. They charge an insane amount of money to see a terrible product on the field. The egos/decisions of administration has already taken enough from the average person. They don't deserve a dime

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Chuck Mix
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Chuck Mix

We are overtaxed already. I love NU football, but if it can't pay for itself with current state support to the university, then it shouldn't be so big. We are blessed to have the support for the university football team, leave it to the folks.

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Jerry Hedden
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Jerry Hedden

dont need to use state moneys for this

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Larry Smith
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Larry Smith

With ever more dismal seasons I would guess that filling the stadium would be a problem. Nebraska fans are great, but there is only an indefinite time before they lose interest with dismal season results.

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Michael Graham
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Michael Graham

How about fix some roads instead.

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Robert Lloyd
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Robert Lloyd

Absolutely not. This is NOT what our Founding Fathers had in mind, not that they are not turning in their graves with this socialist mess we've gotten ourselves into. I don't play football, I don't/can't go to the games and so this is taxation without representation.

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Scott Mateer
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Scott Mateer

The collected taxes should be used to invest in the state of Nebraska's college students to reduce tuition and fees, improve rural health care, and/or invest in things like expanding renewable energy sources. Let the boosters and fans pay for the renovations and upgrades.

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Robert Lloyd
Robert Lloyd

Those things you mentioned are NOT what taxes were meant for.

Scott Mateer
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Scott Mateer

The collected taxes should be used to invest in the state of Nebraska's college students to reduce tuition and fees, improve rural health care, and/or invest in things like expanding renewable energy sources. Let the boosters and fans pay for the renovations and upgrades.

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Laird Watkins
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Laird Watkins

The University and it's Mega-donors are not in a state of poverty. When the legislature is in attack mode on taxation, let us be prudent.

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lawrence versaw
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lawrence versaw

They rake in tons money pay for it yourself

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Dan Stephens
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Dan Stephens

That's what the donors are for.

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Regan Zeller
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Regan Zeller

There is plenty of private money to take care of this. Just let them name a restroom after a large donor.

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Alan Montanye
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Alan Montanye

They sale out every game. They have money. We are taxed to much already. And the price of living is ridiculous.

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Will Nebraska get three more wins and become bowl-eligible this season?
Husker Max Asked by Husker Max
11/2/2023

Will Nebraska get three more wins and become bowl-eligible this season?

80%
Yes WINNER

19

20%
No

3

80%
Yes

19 Comments
Chris Monaco
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Chris Monaco

all 6 teams left on the schedule are beatable.

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Gene Eubanks
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Gene Eubanks

All of the remaining games are winnable, so I think for sure we can win two of them!

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Carter Eveland
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Carter Eveland

if nebraska plays quality football the next three weeks they will go 6-3

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Brandon Pierce
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Brandon Pierce

Each game we are getting better and our Defense is just as strong as they were the first game. It is only a matter of time for the Offense to open up and showcase all the young talent on the team. Not to mention every team left has struggles with stopping offenses. Our D will shut down their runs.

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Steve Stutzman
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Steve Stutzman

Team is getting stronger as the year progresses.

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Thomas Wright
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Thomas Wright

C'mon...Northwestern / Purdue / Maryland, Iowa ALL @ home = 7 wins !! Right ? We should beat ALL of them, right ? I like Kool-Aid, but Tony White has got our boys heading in the right direction for a nice change, even though we need a pass rusher they've been solid & I believe will get better.

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Bob Flanagan
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Bob Flanagan

The defense will have to carry us, and the young receivers are gonna have to step up big time. Satterfield may have to think long and hard about throwing to run vs running to throw ... we shall see, but ZI think they'll go at least 6-6 maybe 7-5

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Dale Paulsen
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Dale Paulsen

We can run the ball!

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James Key
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James Key

We will know more Saturday night. We need to go 3-0 over next 3 weeks. GBR

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Don Schendt
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Don Schendt

Remaining schedule should allow NU to win 3 more games, especially the next 3. NU could even win them all.

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Regan Zeller
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Regan Zeller

They have a better attitude now. They know they need to work to win and when something does not go their way they do not put their heads down and think back to last year.

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Mark C. Brigham
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Mark C. Brigham

We will continue to gain confidence as we win!

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Agron Leopold
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Agron Leopold

The west is weak and the crossovers look very winnable after seeing Illinois beat Maryland. We will get to 6 and may even be in the hunt in the west

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James McDermott
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James McDermott

The remaing six games are all winnable

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William Snesrud
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William Snesrud

Because five of the final six games are very winnable

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20%
No

3 Comments
Joe Hegarty
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Joe Hegarty

No Passing attack and to many errors.

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michael daly
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michael daly

offense is not coming together. injuries and less than stellar coaching on that side. o line and receivers and qb

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Jon Petersen
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Jon Petersen

I think they'd be able to get to something like 7-5 if they still had some offensive weapons. But the lack of receivers and backs is going to make it difficult. If they do get to a bowl, it will be due to the defense.

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