cipsucks Posted March 4, 2018 Report Posted March 4, 2018 In 2001, when Nebraska Football lost to Colorado, the national head of the company I worked for at the time, called to give his condolences. I told him, "I don't know why, but I have a feeling the Huskers will be in the national championship game." He laughed and told me there wasn't a chance. Three weeks later, he called and asked how I knew? "Just listened to listened to my gut," I told him. My gut is telling me now the Huskers are making the Big Dance. Gonna be some goofy stuff happening next week in the conference tourneys. Here's my friendly wager for all who want to play: If you bet against my gut (and the Huskers), and I'm wrong (something Mrs. cip reminds me of every day), you get a free burger and beverage at Conlee's. Or for those playing from out of state, I'll send you a bag of Lucky Brand Jerky. However, if you pick against us (my gut and the Huskers) and NU makes the NCAA Tourney, you have to make at least a $10.00 donation to HHC. Now for the brave who want to join me, if the Huskers make the tourney, you win the same. But if they don't, you still have to pay up to HHC. Carefully consider what you're doing before you haphazardly jump on this thread with your wager. Dimes will let me know who has and hasn't made a donation. Knowing the procrastinator that I am, let's put a deadline of May 1st to collect or pay. I will publically call out those of you who are trying to weasel out of a friendly wager. If you want to play, just post if you think the Huskers are in, or they're out. GBR! HolyBobpilgrimage, hhcmatt and 49r 3 Quote
Huskerpapa Posted March 4, 2018 Report Posted March 4, 2018 I am with you Cip...100%. I have said it for over a week now. We are in. HolyBobpilgrimage 1 Quote
The Polish Rifle Posted March 4, 2018 Report Posted March 4, 2018 58 minutes ago, cipsucks said: In 2001, when Nebraska Football lost to Colorado, the national head of the company I worked for at the time, called to give his condolences. I told him, "I don't know why, but I have a feeling the Huskers will be in the national championship game." He laughed and told me there wasn't a chance. Three weeks later, he called and asked how I knew? "Just listened to listened to my gut," I told him. My gut is telling me now the Huskers are making the Big Dance. Gonna be some goofy stuff happening next week in the conference tourneys. Here's my friendly wager for all who want to play: If you bet against my gut (and the Huskers), and I'm wrong (something Mrs. cip reminds me of every day), you get a free burger and beverage at Conlee's. Or for those playing from out of state, I'll send you a bag of Lucky Brand Jerky. However, if you pick against us (my gut and the Huskers) and NU makes the NCAA Tourney, you have to make at least a $10.00 donation to HHC. Now for the brave who want to join me, if the Huskers make the tourney, you win the same. But if they don't, you still have to pay up to HHC. Carefully consider what you're doing before you haphazardly jump on this thread with your wager. Dimes will let me know who has and hasn't made a donation. Knowing the procrastinator that I am, let's put a deadline of May 1st to collect or pay. I will publically call out those of you who are trying to weasel out of a friendly wager. If you want to play, just post if you think the Huskers are in, or they're out. GBR! It’s a win win for me. Mark me down Cip! Here’s hoping I donate soon! Quote
colhusker Posted March 4, 2018 Report Posted March 4, 2018 (edited) I can't bet against your gut because I think we are in, well we should be. Odd thing too Cip. After that Buff game I was sitting at the family Thanksgiving dinner with my in-laws telling them we had a chance and that I think it was 7 games had to happen in a certain manner, well the rest is history. Edited March 4, 2018 by colhusker Bugeaters1 1 Quote
HuskerPower #nato73 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Posted March 4, 2018 I am in on this. Sign me up. I think we are in too. I know conference records don't matter but i don't think the committee will want to put 80% of a conference in. I think if a team like Louisville that has been caught cheating gives them any reason to be left out, they will leave them out. I think a 14-15 loss team like Alabama is not gonna make it. I think we get credited for beating Minnesota when they were top 15 and good enough to beat Alabama and Providence. I think the Creighton AD knows some of the biggest boosters give money to both schools. I think it is a play-in game and I think we win it! So there. Quote
hskr4life Posted March 4, 2018 Report Posted March 4, 2018 Just now, HuskerPower #nato73 said: I am in on this. Sign me up. I think we are in too. I know conference records don't matter but i don't think the committee will want to put 80% of a conference in. I think if a team like Louisville that has been caught cheating gives them any reason to be left out, they will leave them out. I think a 14-15 loss team like Alabama is not gonna make it. I think we get credited for beating Minnesota when they were top 15 and good enough to beat Alabama and Providence. I think the Creighton AD knows some of the biggest boosters give money to both schools. I think it is a play-in game and I think we win it! So there. Cip... That has to be worth like double or triple jerky. Quote
PimpMario Posted March 4, 2018 Report Posted March 4, 2018 I will bet against your gut. I really really want to make the dance but in my heart of hearts I don't believe it.I have always wanted to go to Conlees just rarely get out that way m Quote
Handy Johnson Posted March 4, 2018 Report Posted March 4, 2018 I will sleep like a baby this week because I am IN, just like the Cornhuskers! Quote
Red Don Posted March 4, 2018 Report Posted March 4, 2018 (edited) N for Ten! (Bucks that is. ) Edited March 13, 2018 by Red Don Quote
cipsucks Posted March 5, 2018 Author Report Posted March 5, 2018 BTW, wager is pronounced (WAY-jer) and not VAUG-her). We've had a German player in our past and an opposing dick head player in our present that might be confused with pronunciations.... colhusker, aphilso1, HolyBobpilgrimage and 2 others 2 3 Quote
rr52 Posted March 5, 2018 Report Posted March 5, 2018 I'll take Nebraska making the big dance. I might even consider a road trip to Dayton for the play-in game if needed. Quote
hskr4life Posted March 5, 2018 Report Posted March 5, 2018 1 minute ago, rr52 said: I'll take Nebraska making the big dance. I might even consider a road trip to Dayton for the play-in game if needed. I don't know if the selection committee reads this board, but put us against OU in Dayton and you would raise some $$$$$ rr52 and HolyBobpilgrimage 2 Quote
colhusker Posted March 5, 2018 Report Posted March 5, 2018 11 hours ago, cipsucks said: BTW, wager is pronounced (WAY-jer) and not VAUG-her). We've had a German player in our past and an opposing dick head player in our present that might be confused with pronunciations.... I see what you did there. Bugeaters1 1 Quote
Nebrasketball1979 Posted March 5, 2018 Report Posted March 5, 2018 (edited) A good cause and perhaps will bring good karma!!! Count me N. Edited March 5, 2018 by Nebrasketball1979 Quote
hhctony Posted March 5, 2018 Report Posted March 5, 2018 I'll play Cip! I have a weird good feeling about your gut feeling as well. Quote
TourneyBound Posted March 5, 2018 Report Posted March 5, 2018 (edited) I unfortunately think we are out but I am in for the wager!! I'd gladly donate $10 to be wrong!! Edited March 5, 2018 by ConkintheCorner Quote
REDZONEDAN Posted March 5, 2018 Report Posted March 5, 2018 I know it's been mentioned recently, but can someone remind me how we can donate to HHC. Thanks. Quote
jimmykc Posted March 5, 2018 Report Posted March 5, 2018 Cip, my gut agrees with yours. Must be all that yogurt my wife makes me eat. Nevertheless I will chip in $10 if I win the prediction contest. Should help defray the cost of the huge trophy involved. Quote
Jayskerh8r Posted March 5, 2018 Report Posted March 5, 2018 I unfortunately think they will be left out but hope to heck I am wrong and get to make a donation. Quote
cipsucks Posted March 6, 2018 Author Report Posted March 6, 2018 52 minutes ago, REDZONEDAN said: I know it's been mentioned recently, but can someone remind me how we can donate to HHC. Thanks. When you get to the forum section, there's a button on the right hand side that says donate. It's right below the gizmo thingee where "soemone" has a problem with spell check. Quote
49r Posted March 6, 2018 Report Posted March 6, 2018 Screw the wager @cipsucks - I just donated $10 to the HHC Fund because it's been way too long since the last time I did. Thanks for reminding me that I needed to do this! hhcmatt 1 Quote
twinswingohuskers Posted March 6, 2018 Report Posted March 6, 2018 I agree with you Cipsucks, I think we are in as well. I'm just going to donate $20 and I'll also try to come to Conlee's for some of that good cooking we always hear about. I also challenge anybody else to do the same. Quote
Red Don Posted March 6, 2018 Report Posted March 6, 2018 54 minutes ago, cipsucks said: When you get to the forum section, there's a button on the right hand side that says donate. It's right below the gizmo thingee where "soemone" has a problem with spell check. Unfortunately, I seem to be, well, somewhat 'buttonless.' hhcmatt and HolyBobpilgrimage 1 1 Quote
hhcmatt Posted March 6, 2018 Report Posted March 6, 2018 12 hours ago, Red Don said: Unfortunately, I seem to be, well, somewhat 'buttonless.' It's actually on the front page of the forum. I will add to the front of the site as well. Thanks Quote
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