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The nickname "Cornhuskers" was first applied to Nebraska athletic teams at the turn of the century by sports writer Charles "Cy" Sherman of the Nebraska State Journal. Before adopting Sherman's suggestion, Nebraska sports teams were called "The Bugeaters," "Tree Planters," "Nebraskans," "Rattlesnake Boys," "Antelopes" and "Old Gold Knights." Of course, today it is commonly shortened as "Huskers."
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What are Nebraska's major sports teams?
Football tends to be the most popular sport in Nebraska.
What was the score of the Colorado and Nebraska football game in 2007?
Buffaloes 65. Cornhuskers 51.
Who was called Big Red first the Nebraska Cornhuskers or the Oklahoma Sooners?
Nebraska. However, Wisconsin fielded a football team a year earlier than Nebraska, in 1889.
Lyell Bremser was a long time broadcaster for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Is he still living?
No, he passed away in 1990
How did Nebraska get it nickname?
i think a College Sports team was called the cornhuskers. it is the only nickname derived from a sports team.
Which state is known as the cornhusker state?
The Cornhusker state is Nebraska, home of the cornhuskers!
What is the former name for the University of Nebraska football team?
The University of Nebraska athletic teams, currently known as the Cornhuskers, were formerly known as the Bug Eaters prior to becoming the Cornhuskers.
What university in Nebraska is nicknamed cornhuskers?
The University of Nebraska in Lincoln is nicknamed the cornhuskers.
When was Nebraska Cornhuskers football created?
Nebraska Cornhuskers football was created in 1890.
When was Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball created?
Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball was created in 1869.
What are Nebraska's major sports teams?
Football tends to be the most popular sport in Nebraska.
What state is north of the cornhuskers state?
The Cornhuskers state is Nebraska. South Dakota is the state to the north of Nebraska.
Who did the Nebraska Cornhuskers beat in 1995 for the national championship?
The Nebraska cornhuskers beat Florida for the 1995 national championship.
What actors and actresses appeared in 1973 Orange Bowl - 1973?
The cast of 1973 Orange Bowl - 1973 includes: Joe Blahak as Himself - Nebraska Cornhuskers Cornerback Maury Damkroger as Himself - Nebraska Cornhuskers Fullback Bob Devaney as Himself - Nebraska Cornhuskers Head Coach Doug Dumler as Himself - Nebraska Cornhuskers Center Rich Glover as Himself - Nebraska Cornhuskers Defensive Tackle Dave Humm as Himself - Nebraska Cornhuskers Quarterback Bill Olds as Himself - Nebraska Cornhuskers Fullback Ara Parseghian as Himself - Notre Dame Fighting Irish Head Coach Johnny Rodgers as Himself - Nebraska Cornhuskers Wide Receiver Kyle Rote as Himself - Color Commentator
Which state are people nicknamed Cornhuskers?
Nebraska
What nickname is given to nebraska university?
Cornhuskers
What is the 37th state and home of the Cornhuskers?
nebraska
