Feb 12, 2019 · One of our biggest claims to fame is the Cornhusker’s Sellout Streak. Since 1962, there have been 368 consecutive sold out games at Memorial Stadium. But, our football team isn’t the only thing that can bring in crowds — Nebraska Volleyball is also incredibly popular.

The Blackshirts are the starting defensive players for the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team.

Feb 22, 2011 · Red balloons: After Nebraska's first score in Memorial Stadium, red helium-filled balloons are released into the air. Throwing the bones: After a big play, a member of Nebraska's defense will...

Jan 26, 2018 · Among Nebraska's best-known traditions is that of the Blackshirts, the nickname for the Huskers' defensive unit. The nickname, originally two words (Black Shirts), dates to Bob Devaney's third season as coach and is derived from the black, pullover, contrast jerseys worn by defensive players in practice.

Aug 23, 2018 · We've always heard the story of how 'The Blackshirts' came into being during the Bob Devaney years. But I always thought it was strange and disappointing that nobody seemed to know how the skull & crossbones Blackshirts logo came about other than to say "it appeared sometime in the 90s."

Aug 28, 2024 · But Coach Rhule has shown reverence to many of the Huskers’ rituals and the society of skull and bones is no different. The Blackshirt tradition looks as strong as ever, especially now that...

Aug 24, 2018 · Quote The Unforgettable Origins of Nebraska's Blackshirts Logo By Brandon Vogel August 23, 2018 <snip> When Tim Riley got to the front row, he asked the fans sitting there if they’d take the black bundle of cloth and flip it over the railing.

Modernized Blackshirts logo featuring a front-facing skull & crossbones wearing a football helmet above the BLACKSHIRTS text in stencil font. The Huskers wordmark can be seen on the front bumper. The logo itself represented the Blackshirts, the …

Aug 19, 2019 · The Husker football Twitter Account revealed the Huskers alternate uniform for 2019 Monday morning. The Blackshirt inspired uniform, images of which leaked on social media platforms last week, features the skull and crossbones on the shoulders, has a …

Oct 13, 2020 · Instead, this year’s alternate uniform is a white helmet, with a white jersey and black pants. The skull-and-crossbones logo is also stitched onto the uniform, paying tribute to the Blackshirts. Nebraska will open the season on Oct. 24 against Ohio State in Columbus.