April 1, 2002 

KICK 'EM IN THE HEAD, BIG RED

Vol. 1, No. 1

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Turns out that a picture is actually worth only four zeroes



Gill: Dukes could be 
next Clete Blakeman



Viagrans for Nebraska
membership reaches 1.6 million



Student section enjoying a good buzz


August 24, 1904

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THANK YOU ST.JUDE, for getting me out of that hellhole known as Manhattan, Kan. I love it in Norman.-- Bob S.

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TOP STORY
Byrne: Don't sweat the unies
Says spandex gussets on jerseys
'hardly even noticeable'


Nebraska split end Wilson Thomas was among several athletes who tried on NU's new uniforms Friday. Athletic Director Bill Byrne said the addition of a white spandex gusset along the sides turned out to be a 'minor change' to the jerseys. He reiterated the uniforms would reflect traditional Nebraska values.  
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Angry Sower threatens to strike
   LINCOLN -- The Sower, which has stoically stood sentry over Nebraska for more than 70 years, threatened Thursday to terminate his contract with the state unless “those lame-asses over at HuskerVision get their crap together.”

In recent years, The Sower has performed during Nebraska’s vaunted Tunnel Walk. In 2000 he broke into a weekly Heisman pose, while last fall he pumped both hands skyward, imploring the crowd to “raise the roof” before each game.

“How trite,” The Sower said. “I mean, that Heisman pose thing is soooo Desmond Howard. Who thought that was still hip or remotely original? And ‘Raise the Roof?’ Puh-leeez. Clooney was still on ER the last time that was cool.”

The Sower, built in 1930 by famous New York sculptor Lee Lawrie, said his job is to inspire a hope to Nebraskans for a better future, not to be a cheerleader.

"It's pretty simple, really," he said. "I'm supposed to be a symbolic figure standing as a reminder that our state government will always sow the seeds of fortune for a good life. I don't see a lot of room for interpretation in that, do you? Naw, I didn't think so. So quit screwing with me, already."

The Sower said if he is not given his outright release, he would protest by flipping fans the middle finger during the 2002 HuskerVision montage. Nebraska has eight home games this fall.

               LOCAL                

-- Frazier, Phillips lead Huskers past 2001 Hurricanes
-- Lord's playing status upgraded to 'Earning Respect'
-- Solich signs deal with 'W.W.T.O.D.' clothing line
-- ‘Fifth-string punter’ at NU: Rejection ‘no big thang’
-- Man at drive-thru denies being Warren Swain 
-- Bellevue boy, 12, killed by flying hot dog
-- Byrne family now Nebraska's cheerleaders

        NATION/WORLD       

--  'NevadaHusker' can't believe all the losers who visit that Spider-Man fan site
-- Fan angered at seeing players have fun after Rose Bowl
-- '84 Orange Bowl broadcast reaches Andromeda Galaxy; halts Kree-Skrull War
-- Sports bar elicits macho posturing

            OPINION               

-- Point/Counterpoint: The Future
-- If we don't get back to playing good D, then the terrorists will have won
-- Ask an NCAA Rules Committee Member
-- I am so glad I'm not obsessed with Nebraska football

IN BRIEF

ESPN Classic repeat opens old wounds
ST. LOUIS -- An area woman expressed concern Sunday after her husband abruptly switched the channel from an ESPN Classic replay of the 1994 Nebraska- Florida State Orange Bowl game. “I don’t understand it,” said Angela Greenville, 34. “I was in the other room, balancing our checkbook on the computer while Alan was in the living room watching TV. From the sound of it, he was really getting into the game, too.”

Shortly before 5 p.m., the woman said she heard her husband exclaim: “Aw, screw me! That call is still a crock!” She said Alan Greenville then grabbed the unit’s remote control, flipped randomly to another cable network and announced he was going outside “to mow.”

Omaha boy's  Ultimate Husker Site wins award
OMAHA -- Local teenager Jesse Callaway said his creation, The Ultimate Husker Site, won a prestigious Internet award this week.  

Callaway, 17, a junior at Westside High School, said he garnered the much-coveted "http://www.geocities.com/9159/
thissitekicksass.htm" Award. He was notified via email.

Callaway said the award will mean a bevy of new visitors to his site, which took two hours to assemble. “I'm thinking that I can make some money on it now, what with all the exposure it's getting," he said. "I'm thinkin' I'll put up a fan shop or something."

Amid a tiled background featuring the famous script Husker logo, “The Ultimate Husker Site” features the 2002 Nebraska football schedule, a photo of Memorial Stadium and links to Callaway’s favorite sites, including WWF.com and Slipknot.com.

Husker score used as mnemonic device
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Crisis was averted Sunday evening when an area man suddenly remembered the address of a dinner party by using a Husker bowl game score as a mnemonic device.

"We were lost in this subdivision, and about 30 minutes late," said Mark Norris. "Then I remembered it was 3015 Summit Lane."

 The 3015, of course, was the score of the 1987 Sugar Bowl, a 30-15 Nebraska win. "It's a gift," said Norris, blushing. 

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