Go Big Read: Nebraska football fans should more love to Ferentz and other kernels
Should the Nebraska football fans be showing more love to Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz? That and other kernels are in today’s Go Big Read.
The Nebraska football rivalry with Iowa seems to be a real thing these days. Those Cornhusker fans that claim it’s not are getting quieter and the number of those stubborn people are dwindling.
One of the things that can change when you finally admit you have a real rivalry is that you can admit you might hate the rival, but you also respect what they have done. Do we really need to show respect to the Hawkeyes’ Kirk Ferentz though?
That’s the subject of our first kernel in this morning’s Go Big Read.
Best Nebraska football links you should read
Even ardent Husker fans should tip cap to Ferentz’s staying power
Steve Sipple takes a real look at the Huskers’ fans hatred for Iowa and its head coach. He joined the Hawkeyes just as the Cornhuskers started their slide towards mediocrity. Perhaps that’s why he’s so disliked in Nebraska.
Huskers optimistic Maurice Washington, Dominick Watt will join Nebraska football program
Two of the biggest question marks this summer have been whether talented running back Maurice Washington and talented receiver Dominick Watt will be able to become Cornhuskers. The answer to those questions appears to be on the horizon.
Frost effect: What made an entire coaching staff stick together?
Have you ever wondered how in the world Scott Frost convinced his entire coaching staff to move from Orland, Florida to Lincoln, Nebraska? Brian Christopherson takes a deep dive.
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Purdue Gets Commitments From Four-Star Recruits WR TJ Sheffield and DT Steven Faucheux
Don’t look now but the Purdue Boilermakers are making some real waves this recruiting cycle. Their class is currently ranked higher than the Huskers and the gap is widening with two 4-star gets.
Did John O’Korn take jab at Wolverines fans?
Anyone who follows me on Twitter knows I’ve got a real hate/hate relationship with Michigan fans. Turns out one of the Wolverines former quarterbacks does too. That should tell you all you need to know about Michigan fan.
Vince Biegel could become big part of Packers defense
While Nebraska football fans are keeping one eye on former Huskers like Brandon Reilly, Wisconsin fans have some badgers to watch as well.