H U S K E R D A N
READERS RESPOND TO
A DAY IN THE PROMISED LAND
Readers: Not long ago, a Husker fan from Michigan wrote me asking what he
should do this Saturday to make his first game at Memorial Stadium a memorable experience. (There
were several others who had the same request-Jeanne Cosentino-Plano, TX,
Jeremiah Sherwood-Oklahoma, Tim Fox-Springfield, PA and Blaine Baker-Laramie,
WY)
Thanks to all of you who sent your
suggestions on how to spend one day in the Promised
Land.
1.) "This guy is in for a treat, he is going to enjoy one of the
best sporting experiences in ALL of sports. I've seen lots of games in
lots of different sports, nothing is better in my book. I'm jealous, I
haven't been to a home game since I graduated."
(Andrew
Morrison, San Diego, CA)
2.) "For the love of God, if you drive from Omaha, leave about
8:00 a.m. Find parking early!!!"
(Steve in Round
Rock, Texas)
3.) "Saturday morning you shall wake
up bright and early and dress in anything from your closet that has red in it including those polyester pants that you haven't
busted out since 1972...As you make your way to the stadium you will wonder why
you are getting goose bumps when it is 98 degrees
outside..."
(Alison Benson, Omaha, NE)
4.) "I would suggest that on Friday evening (if you're staying
in Lincoln), you go to Misty's in Havelock for a great Nebraska steak. Many ABC network people go there on
Friday night and the food is super!"
(John
Tanner-TNL)
5.) "...from one who saw her first Husker game in 1934...you should walk through downtown
Lincoln just to see all the red-clad
people..."
Midge Irvin
(TNL)
6.)
"Go to the Sidetrack Tavern (downtown
Lincoln). It has the best pep rally...with the best Husker fans. Lots of Husker songs are sung with some old favorites with an adult
flare. Get there early, there's usually a
line."
(Husker Paul
Perkins-TNL)
7.) "My one suggestion would be to see the Cornhusker Marching Band perform an hour before game time
outside Kimball Hall and then follow them down to the stadium. The walk to
the stadium is awesome...I was a member of the band from
'98-'02.
(Dan
McGuire-TNT)
8.) "See the Cornhusker Marching Band
march down Stadium Way (just south and west of the Stadium) and play "The Band
Song" and be sure to listen as they break into "Hail
Varsity"
(Gary
Melvin-TNL)
9.) "Visit the weight room and trophy rooms in the West
Stadium...Don't miss "The Tunnel Walk" on HuskerVision (you) will never forgive yourself if you
do...Get a Fairbury brand hot dog, a Runza, some Val's
pizza..."
(Ryan
Burger-TNL)
10.)
"Have a couple of brewskies at Barry's before the
game, at halftime and after the game..."
Dan Druff
(Newton, Ohio)
11.)
"No alcohol before the game so your head is 100%
clear."
(John Strope,
Jr.-Louisville, KY)
12.)
"...walk through the Nebraska Bookstore and buy something that you will remember
from your first game"
(Demetreus
Delgado-TNL)
13.) "Once you are in the stadium, go directly to the brick
"tunnel walk" (south stadium) and find yourself a front row position
to welcome the Huskers onto the field...the Huskers walk right past you...you get to cheer them and pat
them on the back as they pass by..."
(Dan
Wiseman-TNL)
14.)
"Don't miss the statue on the east side of the
Stadium..."
(Miles
Perhauer-Manzanita Beach, OR)
15.)
"Some years ago my father and I, on the morning of his
death, sang 'There Is No Place Like Nebraska'...be sure to sing it
at
the game this Saturday..."
(Mike
Douglas-Westlake Village, CA)
16.) "Be sure to see the tribute to the 800 former Husker players who will be honored 20 minutes before
gametime."
(Rita Booke-Hot
Flash, OK)
17.)
"Don't forget to buy a Big
Red balloon to let go on the first Husker
score. I also bring a Kleenex to dab my eyes when I tear up upon singing
the National Anthem..."
(Wendy &
Ernesto Leon-Gambetta-TNL)
18.)
"...Just remember to treat our competitor's fans with
respect..."
(Tim
Fisher-Holland, MI)
19.)
"Yell often and
loudly!!!!"
(Don
Tumeachya-Inataxahuni-Last Gasp, NV)
20.)
"Don't try to do
everything!"
("Pop"
Uhlir-Verdigre, NE)
You can write Husker Dan at: [email protected]