The Nebraska Cornhuskers left no doubt as to who would take the 2009 Holiday Bowl, In front of more than 64,600 fans The 20th ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the 22nd ranked Arizona Wildcats 33-0, in the first shut out in the bowl’s 32 year history. Nebraska’s game plan worked to near perfection from the opening kickoff. By the end of the night, Nebraska had out gained Arizona in total offense by an incredible 396 -109 margin, converted 19 first downs to Arizona’s 6, and held nearly an 18 minute advantage in time of possession.

Offensive Highlights - Junior wide receiver Niles Paul was named the game’s Offensive MVP, Paul finished the game with 237 all purpose yards, including 123 yards receiving, highlighted by a 74 yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Zac Lee in the third quarter for a touchdown to cap off the game. Lee ended the day 13 of 23 passing for 173 yards and a touchdown, while also carrying the ball 18 times for 65 yards and adding another score. Freshman running back Rex Burkhead led the way on the ground with a game high 89 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries. Nebraska held the ball for over 38 minutes as compared to Arizona who was on offense for just over 21.

Defensive Highlights - They should respect the Cornhusker defense now after Nebraska completely shutdown the Arizona offense, allowing them to only 109 total yards. The Cornhuskers were in the Arizona offensive backfield all night long, causing problems for quarterback Nick Foles. On the night Foles finished 6 of 20 passing for 28 yards. This marked the only time all season Arizona failed to score.

Special Teams Highlights - Alex Henery finished the game with a Holiday Bowl record four field goals, from 47, 50, 41 and 22 yards.

* Final Comments *

Arizona head coach Mike Stoops commented after the game,

“We got whacked by a very good team.”

Nebraska’s All American defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh said in a post game interview,  We have been getting better week in, week out and we had one last chance to do it as a team in 2009. That’s why we wanted to shut them down and make them realize that they needed to respect us.

Nebraska reached 10 wins for the first time since the 2003 season. Cornhusker head coach Bo Pelini commented after the game,

“Nebraska’s back and we’re here to stay.”

Larry The Cable Guy & Kylee

This photo sent to me via email, great picture.

Offense

QB (True Passing QB) – Turner Gill (1980-1983)

QB (Option QB) – Tommie Frazier (1992-1995)

RB – Mike Rozier (1981-1983)

RB – Roger Craig (1979-1982)

FB – Tom Rathman (1983-1985)

WR/WB – Johnny “The Jet” Rodgers (1970-1972)

WR/WB – Irving Fryar (1981-1983)

TE – Junior Miller (1977-1979)

OG – Will Shields (1989-1992)

OG – Dean Steinkuhler (1981-1983)

C – Dave Rimington (1979-1982)

OT – Zach Wiegert (1991-1994)

OT – Aaron Taylor (1994-1997) Listed as a guard/center but he would have moved over.

Blackshirts

DE – Grant Wistrom (1994-1997)

DE – Michael Rucker (1995-1998)

DT – Neil Smith (1985-1987)

DT – Jason Peter (1994-1997)

OLB – Broderick Thomas (1985-1988)

MLB – Jerry Murtaugh (1968-1970)

OLB – Trev Alberts (1990-1993)

CB – Michael Booker (1994-1996)

CB – Ralph Brown (1996-1999)

FS/Rover – Mike Minter (1993-1996)

SS/Rover – Mike Brown (1996-1999)

K – Kris Brown (1995-1998) barely edges Josh Brown.

P – Kyle Larson (2000-2003)

KR – Dejuan Groce (1999-2002)

KR – Johnny “The Jet” Rodgers (1970-1972)

PR – Johnny “The Jet” Rodgers (1970-1972)

Below are some of our favorite and highest ranked downloads

Back In Black    Bleed Husker Red    Women In Red 

Memorial Stadium    Nebraska Logo    Black Shirts

At the University of Nebraska, they know how to make a showcase out of the sport. Pyrotechnics even breathe fire on the field during the game. “The all-red-clad patrons of Memorial Stadium make this a memorable place regardless of the outcome,” Cunningham says. “Lincoln is one of those college towns that give the term ‘college town’ such special meaning.” Source USA TODAY

So you be the judge and vote for your favorite stadium, USA TODAY has provided a unique website page where you can vote for your favorite stadium, view maps, leave comments and much more.

Check Out – TOP 10 STADIUMS

In response to some comments from the Missouri players and their fans about the recent game in Memorial Stadium (Lincoln Nebraska) comments from Chase Daniel calling Nebraska one of the dirtiest teams he has played and accused the Huskers of hitting him late and throwing balls at the Tigers during warm-ups. If Chase thinks Nebraska plays dirty he might want to think about where he is standing on the field in pre-game warm ups, and for the alleged spitting incident let it go he can’t confirm it or produce a name. If this is what he thinks dirty football is then, if he gets drafted to the pros he will need to man up and grow a pair. Or he will be left behind only to be remembered by his infamous video.

Most of the people I knew at the Athletic Department are retired now, a new generation of employees still do the same chores each week to keep the Husker Football Tradition moving forward.  A new high tech era now brings the game to a new level for everyone involved.  Now as I prepare to sit in the stadium and watch Husker Football I look down on the field and see a football team that reminds me of the past, a team with leadership, skills, dedication to the Husker tradition.  I will be looking for that small figure on the sideline that reminds me of myself and days long past when I was just a LIL’ Husker fan.