I like to see visiting journalists wowed by the atmosphere in Lincoln. It reminds me just how good Nebraska fans and people living in Nebraska have it.

I’ve had the real privilege of spending a couple days here to get a genuine feel for Nebraska football. Spoke to coaches and players this week. Spoke to several townies, including a local sportswriter who owns a popular gameday bar here. Fittingly, it is directly across the street from the paper … illustrative of the general feeling among reporters that we need a drink immediately after (or maybe during) work.

That joint is called Barry’s, has been around about 50 years, and is within walking distance of the stadium. The owner said his 10,000-square foot establishment sees a few thousand people trot through on Saturday afternoons.

People are wild about the Huskers here, and it’s been fun to be around that atmosphere. I’m stoked about seeing a game in Memorial Stadium tomorrow nite. I expect it to be electric.