Husker Fans Dress as Oregon Fans to Test "Greatest Fans" Theory

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They were ready on gameday. They decided to keep a tally so they could crunch the numbers later, but they soon abandoned pencil and paper, bombarded by too many well-wishes and high fives to count. (And the one, count ‘em, one, Husker fan who booed them.)

As they walked from Stadium Drive to Barry’s in their opposing team attire, they were pulled into tailgates and offered food and drinks, lectured on Husker history, quizzed on Duck lore and generally covered in a big red fuzzy blanket of love.

A man dressed as a pirate and handing out red beads produced green necklaces just for them.

A couple at the traditional pregame band parade on the east side of the stadium took them in hand and walked them through.

“They were this darling couple,” Tawnya says. “And she just hijacked us.”

Are you all from Oregon? Is this your first visit? Stick with me ...

The woman’s husband told them his wife pounces on visiting fans every home game, eager to show off the Nebraska tradition.

Speaking of traditions. “Everyone told us we had to get a Runza,” Jay says. “Over and over and over,” says Tawnya. “And, of course, Valentino’s.”
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Speaking of traditions. “Everyone told us we had to get a Runza,” Jay says. “Over and over and over,” says Tawnya. “And, of course, Valentino’s.”
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Ha ha! I thought that was hilarious.
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The below, bolded phrase drives me nuts. Can we stop "lecturing and educating" other fans? That would get annoying after a while.

As they walked from Stadium Drive to Barry’s in their opposing team attire, they were pulled into tailgates and offered food and drinks, lectured on Husker history, quizzed on Duck lore and generally covered in a big red fuzzy blanket of love.

 
jaws said:
This story was nice until the "everyone told us we had to get a Runza" part. Don't suggest something that evil to visiting fans.
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heh. Were you here in 2011? Were you the guyin the lower visitor section that told me you had those back home but called em "squirtsas"?
 
My brother and I talked to a group of fans before the game at Brook's statue (they couldn't remember who it was at first). They all unanimously agreed that Nebraska fans were the nicest they'd ever met, and were hoping the people in Eugene would reciprocate.

 
Those who mock the deliciousness that is a meal in a bunza aka Runza are those who can simply grab one any day of the week. For those whose only connection is a far too distant memory, they are an incredibly tasty meal. MMMMMM, Original Runza and onion rings!

 
lo country said:
Those who mock the deliciousness that is a meal in a bunza aka Runza are those who can simply grab one any day of the week. For those whose only connection is a far too distant memory, they are an incredibly tasty meal. MMMMMM, Original Runza and onion rings!
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You can keep the onion rings and I'll take an original or cheese runza. Make that one of each please.
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ColoradoHusk said:
The below, bolded phrase drives me nuts. Can we stop "lecturing and educating" other fans? That would get annoying after a while.

As they walked from Stadium Drive to Barry’s in their opposing team attire, they were pulled into tailgates and offered food and drinks, lectured on Husker history, quizzed on Duck lore and generally covered in a big red fuzzy blanket of love.
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Good lord, I agree 100%!

STOP DOING THIS PEOPLE! If the fan doesn't ask "Hey, can you tell me a bit about Husker history" they don't want to know about it.

 
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