Favorite Loss Ever?

[Ext. 55]

Given we've had a fair run of losing, I got to thinking about what game was my favorite loss...if that is actually possible? I've landed on the 2006 loss to Texas. Was at the game, incredible atmosphere, 10 minute blizzard, and had the game wrapped up until that first down catch and fumble by Terrance Nunn.

No. 5 Horns Escape on Late Kick - University of Nebraska

The heavens?may have been?on the side of No. 17?Nebraska, but the first field goal attempt of Ryan Bailey's career with 23 seconds left in the game gave No. 5 Texas

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So here we are, at the lowest point in Husker FB history in the modern day AND given that we will be back in the 'ship this year, what say you?

 

[Baron Winnebago]

Lord throwing a pick against Texas in 2002 to seal the loss was the first time I ever saw Nebraska lose in person and one of the most fun games I've been to

 

[huskermack]

I really liked that beat down by Colorado.

 

[Tyneb23]

Texas 2009. The defense was so good that night and Texas just came off beating the shit out of A&M. Pelini knew how to stop spread offense's.

 

[huskermack]

Or the last minute loss to Texas Tech - LeKevin Smith?
I love having my heart ripped out.

 

[Ext. 55]

Or the last minute loss to Texas Tech - LeKevin Smith?
I love having my heart ripped out.

This was my 2nd pick. Ugh.

 

[doublewing]

While it was a crushing loss that still haunts me, the 94 Orange Bowl made me believe that we were on the verge of championships.

Nebraska was a 17 point underdog. I thought they'd lose but keep it to a TD or so. However, once the game started NU was the aggressor and FSU was rattled. Turd played out of his mind with one arm, Tommie outplayed Charlie, the offense started to move the ball and I thought we had them. We outplayed them and ultimately got screwed by bad calls.

Sucked to lose but you could tell this was a different team.

 

[Ext. 55]

While it was a crushing loss that still haunts me, the 94 Orange Bowl made me believe that we were on the verge of championships.

Nebraska was a 17 point underdog. I thought they'd lose but keep it to a TD or so. However, once the game started NU was the aggressor and FSU was rattled. Turd played out of his mind with one arm, Tommie outplayed Charlie, the offense started to move the ball and I thought we had them. We outplayed them and ultimately got screwed by bad calls.

Sucked to lose but you could tell this was a different team.

Great pick here. Felt the same way.

 

[huskermack]

That second game against Virginia Tech - Tyrod Taylor.
Fuck that kid.

 

[Driveway Jordan]

93 Orange Bowl. FSU - 18, NU - 16. Completely outplayed FSU and a bunch of kick-in-the-nuts calls from the refs. That game was the fuel for 94-97.

 

[Ext. 55]

93 Orange Bowl. FSU - 18, NU - 16. Completely outplayed FSU and a bunch of kick-in-the-nuts calls from the refs. That game was the fuel for 94-97.

Yeah, the touchdown that wasn’t call and the clipping on the kick return…FUCK

 

[Woodrow F Call]

For one that I attended in person it would have to be 2000 vs KSU in Manhattan. That was an all around fun game from start to finish and a close loss 29-28. Started sleeting then snowing like a motherfucker in the 4th quarter. Nebraska had a chance to get into field goal range but crouch missed his receiver on 4th down (badly overthrown)


It was tough to type that out because 99% of grape fans were unbearable douches in that era, most if not all still are. @slattimer Can attest to that statement.

 

[slattimer]

For one that I attended in person it would have to be 2000 vs KSU in Manhattan. That was an all around fun game from start to finish and a close loss 29-28. Started sleeting then snowing like a motherfucker in the 4th quarter. Nebraska had a chance to get into field goal range but crouch missed his receiver on 4th down (badly overthrown)


It was tough to type that out because 99% of grape fans were unbearable douches in that era, most if not all still are. @slattimer Can attest to that statement.

Grapes suck. We had a shit ton of signs in our yard from grape dbags after they finally beat us in 98

 

[BIG TONE SOPRANO]

Given we've had a fair run of losing, I got to thinking about what game was my favorite loss...if that is actually possible? I've landed on the 2006 loss to Texas. Was at the game, incredible atmosphere, 10 minute blizzard, and had the game wrapped up until that first down catch and fumble by Terrance Nunn.

No. 5 Horns Escape on Late Kick - University of Nebraska

The heavens?may have been?on the side of No. 17?Nebraska, but the first field goal attempt of Ryan Bailey's career with 23 seconds left in the game gave No. 5 Texas

huskers.com

So here we are, at the lowest point in Husker FB history in the modern day AND given that we will be back in the 'ship this year, what say you?

For sure Oklahoma last year. Give the window lickers false hope

 

[...TrueColors...]

2021 Michigan simply because I seriously thought with about 7 left the defense would put the clamps on and we’d go home winners. I was wrong. But that feeling in the stadium had to be magical for a time.

 

[That SOB Van Owen]

This is hard for me bc I don’t really care if we lose now, so it’s hard to compare emotions from this era to when we were decent to great.

 

[Pipe Line]

Honestly, Michigan 2021. Felt like we finally lived up to a big, big stage that night. Was a blast to watch, and an absolute dick punch at the end obviously. But a lot of fun to watch the back and forth in the second half. I'd probably say 2000 natty after that but I only remember bits and pieces of that game.

 

[Ext. 55]

This is hard for me bc I don’t really care if we lose now, so it’s hard to compare emotions from this era to when we were decent to great.

Time to check your feels back in…you can do it. Husker football still loves you, go ahead, open up your heart, and love it right back.


…so your soul can be crushed again.

 

[Ext. 55]

Honestly, Michigan 2021. Felt like we finally lived up to a big, big stage that night. Was a blast to watch, and an absolute dick punch at the end obviously. But a lot of fun to watch the back and forth in the second half. I'd probably say 2000 natty after that but I only remember bits and pieces of that game.

Yeah that game almost had me believing again. Almost.

 

[That SOB Van Owen]

Time to check your feels back in…you can do it. Husker football still loves you, go ahead, open up your heart, and love it right back.


…so your soul can be crushed again.

Yeah the problem is I just can’t believe in Frost anymore. Once he gets fired and they hire someone new maybe I’ll get my hopes back up.