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Tom Osborne's chase for a National Championship began in 1973 when he was named the head coach of the Nebraska Huskers on the back of repeat national titles in ‘70 and ‘71. It would take 21 years before the Huskers would reach the goal that the fans, the team, the state of Nebraska, and Coach Osborne lived and breathed. But amid the triumph, a more significant struggle brewed off the field. Crippled by controversy and dropped to their knees with tragedy, the Nebraska Huskers program defied all odds by winning three National Championships in 4 years. Featuring interviews with famous fans like Peyton and Archie Manning, Larry the Cable Guy, and numerous NCAA and NFL legends, Day By Day is the riveting untold story of one of the most dominant, celebrated, and controversial football teams ever.
Take a fascinating look at the long history of the University of Nebraska's "walk-on" program, which allows native Nebraskans to play for the Cornhuskers football team without a scholarship.
Explore the colorful and exciting history of University of Nebraska football in the first of a three-part documentary series. "Husker Century: Pioneer Spirit 1890 - 1940." With vintage game films, personal interviews and rousing tunes of the times, this program illustrates how the early days of Nebraska football parallel the history of the state and nation. Fans will learn how sons of immigrants found a common language on rough-and-tumble football teams led by hard driving coaches such as "Jumbo" Stiehm, "Bill" Jones and "Bummy" Booth. A must for sports trivia buffs, this program catches the spirit of the early years of Nebraska football.
Part three of the Husker Century trilogy on University of Nebraska football starts with the beginning of the Osborne Era and concludes with Frank Solich leading the Huskers to the National Championship game in the 2002 Rose Bowl. See big game highlights and hear from the key players, coaches, and national sports figures as Nebraska builds on of the most dominant programs in college football history. HuskerVision cameras go behind-the-scenes as Osborne leads Nebraska to three national titles in his final four years as head coach. Hear from Husker greats like Turner Gill, Dave Rimington, Tommie Frazier, Jason Peter, Grant Wistrom, Scott Frost, Eric Crouch and many more. Experience the spirit that made champions: the rivalry with Oklahoma, the Blackshirts, the walk-ons, the incredible Husker fans, and the loyal coaches. It all adds up to a program unlike any other in college football.
Part two of the Husker Century trilogy describes the struggle and spirit that brought Nebraska's football program from difficult times during World War II, through 17 losing seasons in 20 years, to the arrival of Bob Devaney. Exciting game films and interviews with former Huskers Dennis Claridge, Frank Solich, Jerry Tagge, and Johnny Rodgers tell the inside story of the Devaney era, culminating with the 1971 "Game of the Century", Nebraska - Oklahoma. "Spirit of Play" chronicles the events and profiles the individuals who sparked the Big Red spirit that spread across Nebraska like prarie fire.
