Spirit Fall 2020 Edition 5
I.M. Hipp Nebraska fans have a deep affection for walk-ons, and Hipp is at the top. Considered Nebraska’s most famous walk-on, the Chapin, South Carolina, native left the program as NU’s all-time leading rusher (2,940 yards). Tom Osborne Who in the Nebraska household is more beloved than Dr. Tom? Osborne led the program for 25 years, a stretch that included one of the most dominating runs in college football history. The Huskers won national titles in 1994, 1995 and 1997 (sending Osborne out a winner). Nebraska fans gravitated to the soft- spoken Osborne at every turn during and after his role as coach. Bob Devaney He made his way from Wyoming, and what followed was the start of something special. The rise of Husker football started with Devaney, who led the Huskers to national championships in 1970 and ’71. He was smart, savvy and a fighter — traits adored by Big Red players and fans.
Johnny Rodgers A beloved Husker and quite possibly the most electric player in school history, “The Jet” broke a bunch of records and won the 1972 Heisman Trophy. And when you are part of one of the most memorable plays in Husker lore — his punt return at Oklahoma in the 1971 Game of the Century — you belong on this list. Brook Berringer Nebraska fans loved Berringer’s work ethic and his maturity. Now in an age where college quarterbacks transfer to another school in a flash, you appreciate more Berringer’s willingness to stick it out at Nebraska. His life ended way too soon, but his legacy remains strong. Alex Henery Husker fans don’t like losing to Colorado. So when Alex Henery booted the longest field goal in school history, a 57-yarder in 2008, Memorial Stadium erupted, Henery never had to buy a meal in Lincoln again (OK, maybe not completely true), and he found a spot in the hearts of Husker Nation. From left to right: Johnny Rodgers, Brook Berringer and Alex Henery
From left to right: I.M. Hipp, Tom Osborne and Bob Devaney
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