1995 Husker Tunnel Walk:
2007 Husker Tunnel Walk:
I’ve never really taken a close look at the evolution of the Husker Tunnel Walk before; mainly, the year-to-year progression is so incremental that the changes just haven’t stood out. Granted, the 1995 team is hailed as one of the greatest college football teams of all time, but there is just no comparison between then and now in the message it sends.
1995: quiet, business-like in their demeanor. Holding hands for team unity. Gives off an aura of we’re here for one thing, football, and we’re going to kick the shit out of you. The Tunnel walk adds to the intimidation.
2007: hooting, hollering. Nothing that says team unity. It says we’re here for entertainment, not football. Intimidation factor? Still there, but from the fans, not necessarily from the players.
Maybe it is just me, what do you guys think?
September 27th, 2007 at 2:29 pm
Speaking of business-like demeanor and the old days, I love what Ahman Green says about not going wild in the end zone after a score. “Act like you’ve been there before.” Something he picked up from Dr. Tom.
September 27th, 2007 at 2:49 pm
I absolutely endorse the story above posted by Administrator and Bugeater’s comment. Great illustration of the class & integrity of Dr. Tom and his teams, as a role model for today’s Huskers who may not be wholly aware of or fully appreciate the team’s storied history, Husker tradition and the overwhelming past successes.
September 27th, 2007 at 4:33 pm
Different coaches, different era…..makes us appreciate what we had back then even more.
September 27th, 2007 at 6:43 pm
As I quietly wait for the Huskers to return to the legendary program they once were, I remind myself that this is a great program and is much like the country we live in. The USA will stand and is greater than any one party or administration. It will be great inspite of who runs it, republican or democrat, because it stands for something! Our country is the people who live here and we hold many things dear.
That’s what reminds me of the Huskers and gives me hope for things to come. When I look at the current program, I respectfully submit this is not the real Husker program I grew up with. One coach can not ruin or remove the years of tradition and history that really makes us the fans and players we are. It is simply a time we will endure and get by eventually.
I like to think someday, we will have a vested coach who played for us. I believe we will have an AD and coach someday who will unite everyone in Nebraska and, bring fans and past players together whereever they live. I bet there are many things each of you could envision, if you could have your druthers. Different people see value in different things.
Anyway, regardless of where the program is right now, I really still enjoy the football season. I gotta tell you, this year my son graduated from Ames Ia.(Ames has a great engineering college) , after a successful college career. So when I attend the game this saturday, I really can’t or shouldn’t tell you who I am rooting for.
I just don’t believe Bill and Steve should be running the Husker program. As we watch them change the program we take pride in from the way we knew it, remind yourselves that this too will pass and someday there will be another beginning. The chance that Steve and Bill got to run things will soon be over. No one enjoys the loss of respect and losses on the field, poor coaching etc.. , but most fans understand that such is life and no one wins all the time. In my opinion it is how you win and lose.
The good thing to come from all this is that change will now take place sooner than later. Maybe we will get the old tunnel walk back. Maybe we will get the swagger back and the feared running game. Maybe we will once again be respected and teams will fear having to take the field with the Cornhuskers as they used to.
Guess I am really just rambling on here….
September 28th, 2007 at 5:54 am
I asked a very similar question of Jason Peter a few days ago on The Spread…The coaches and players have no control over how the Tunnel Walk is produced but I don’t even care for how they’re doing it now…I like the 95 version where the music starts there’s a short little CGI piece and then you see the team coming down the tunnel towards the stadium…then when you do see the team they have this steely eyed gaze that spoke 100 times louder about the level of intesity they were getting ready to unleash. Now they come out slap the horseshoe (most of which probably don’t even know it’s true origins) and then hoot and holler and dance for the camera while making their way to the field. All of this would be fine if that implied intensity then was apparent on the field which it hasn’t been to any great extent.
The Tunnel Walk has become one of our great traditions here at Nebraska and I hope it continues for a long time to come but I think it’s time to put a little more substance back into it and stop worrying about the style.
September 28th, 2007 at 7:29 am
The huskers were a great team up until the time they switched to the west coast offense. And I also believe that cosgrove is an idiot and makes the “blackshirts” look like a bunch of softies. and as far as the tunnel walk goes they can dance around once they have something to dance about.
October 12th, 2007 at 12:38 am
Even Devaney and Osborne at one time felt the pressure from fans when we have not done well on the field. Both coaches eventually won National Championships and have a special place in Nebraska’s heart.
I think many fans are concerened that we are getting away from the “Husker VALUES and TRADITIONS” that make us special during this sub-par time.
I believe the staff and administartion need to be reminded of where we came from and with hard work, determination, and Husker values came become again.
NU administration,coaching staff, and players remember this: Not the victory but the action, not the goal but the game; in the deed the glory. Can someone tell me what Power of Red is? The only power we have had at Nebraska has been HUSKER POWER. Red is a color, Husker is an identity. Also, don’t forget old faithful, “Go Big Red” would look much better behind the goal posts than Power of Red anyday. Don’t forget to teach the players to be Huskers. Hand the ball off to the ref, act like you’ve been there, and walk the tunnel with the respect for former players and coaches that came before you.
Husker fans: Don’t forget what separates us from every other sports fan in the country…We are the most loyal, we support our team through ups and downs, and we even clap for the opposing team when they leave the field; win or lose.
That’s why we are the Cornhuskers. That’s why there’s no place like Nebraska.