Nebraska (16-6) vs. Illinois (16-5) Game Thread

[Bugeaters1]

REO Speedwagon, or simply REO, is an American rock band from Champaign, Illinois. Formed in 1967, the band cultivated a following during the 1970s and achieved significant commercial success throughout the 1980s. Its best-selling album, Hi Infidelity, contained four US Top 40 hits and sold more than 10 million copies.

 

 

 

 

[jayschool]

Alison Krauss spent her formative years in Champaign and won the Illinois state fiddling championship at age 10.

 

 

[Silverbacked1]

5 hours ago, jayschool said:

Alison Krauss spent her formative years in Champaign and won the Illinois state fiddling championship at age 10.

 

 

I have picked her rendition of “I’ll Fly Away” to be played at my funeral.  I think her voice sounds like the ringing of a bell it is perfect to me.

[Cazzie22]

1 hour ago, Silverbacked1 said:

I have picked her rendition of “I’ll Fly Away” to be played at my funeral.  I think her voice sounds like the ringing of a bell it is perfect to me.

She is so pure of voice.  Her rendition of “Catfish John” is my favorite.

[Handy Johnson]

The Pride of Urbana IL, was lucky enough to catch them at Mabel’s. 

 

[Handy Johnson]

18 hours ago, Bugeaters1 said:

REO Speedwagon, or simply REO, is an American rock band from Champaign, Illinois. Formed in 1967, the band cultivated a following during the 1970s and achieved significant commercial success throughout the 1980s. Its best-selling album, Hi Infidelity, contained four US Top 40 hits and sold more than 10 million copies.

 

 

 

 

If you’ve been around Lincoln long enough you’ll know they played an East High Keg Party after a Pershing gig back in the 70’s. Facts 

[HB]

20 hours ago, Bugeaters1 said:

REO Speedwagon, or simply REO, is an American rock band from Champaign, Illinois. Formed in 1967, the band cultivated a following during the 1970s and achieved significant commercial success throughout the 1980s. Its best-selling album, Hi Infidelity, contained four US Top 40 hits and sold more than 10 million copies.

 

 

 

 

 

HB's favorite band of all-time.   Gary Richrath is flat out nasty on that song.

[Nighthawk]

 

Patti Smith, born in Chicago 

[cipsucks]

February 3, 1959 was a sad, sad day.  65 years ago. Wow! Imagine what could have been... 

 

As far as the game tomorrow evening, "All of my life, I've been a-waiting.  Tonight they'll be no hesitating".  Oh, Boy!  GBR!

 

 

 

[Nighthawk]

8 minutes ago, cipsucks said:

February 3, 1959 was a sad, sad day.  65 years ago. Wow! Imagine what could have been... 

 

As far as the game tomorrow evening, "All of my life, I've been a-waiting.  Tonight they'll be no hesitating".  Oh, Boy!  GBR!

 

 

 

 

Crash site memorial entrance 

Edited February 3, 2024 by Nighthawk

[AuroranHusker]

When I think of the state of Illinois, I think of Abe Lincoln and the advent of Lincoln Logs. And, for the Univ. of Illinois, there is a lot of corn near Champaign, as much if not more than there is near Lincoln, tbh.

 

[tcp]

Champaign reminds me of my ex, whoo went there for her doctorate. 

 

I have a special hatred of Illinois and CHampaign in spite of the fact that it was Adrian Belew's stomping grounds, I think. If so, Belew gives you guys lots of video choices!!!

[jdw]

Worst person excluding politicians John Wayne Gacy.

[Handy Johnson]

6 minutes ago, jdw said:

Worst person excluding politicians John Wayne Gacy.

Richard Speck 

[jdw]

Just now, Handy Johnson said:

Richard Speck 

Illinois has a lot of terrible people but clowns are creepy.

[Five]

14 hours ago, Handy Johnson said:

The Pride of Urbana IL, was lucky enough to catch them at Mabel’s. 

 

Saw them blow up the PA system opening for Swervedriver in 1992.

 

14 hours ago, Handy Johnson said:

The Pride of Urbana IL, was lucky enough to catch them at Mabel’s. 

 

 

[Handy Johnson]

17 minutes ago, jdw said:

Illinois has a lot of terrible people but clowns are creepy.

If you’ve seen the Video of Mr Speck in Prison, you might change your mind. 

[jayschool]

5 hours ago, Handy Johnson said:

If you’ve been around Lincoln long enough you’ll know they played an East High Keg Party after a Pershing gig back in the 70’s. Facts 

Another Spartan on the board!?!?

[Handy Johnson]

15 minutes ago, jayschool said:

Another Spartan on the board!?!?

Nope, but lots of friends who were. Who can forget when Jed Bargen was a Husker…! 

[AuroranHusker]

1 minute ago, Handy Johnson said:

Nope, but lots of friends who were. Who can forget when Jed Bargen was a Husker…! 

 

And his father, Gary Bargen, as Danny's lead assistant. It went downhill after Gary left NU's coaching realm... kind of like Craig Smith leaving Miles.

[royalfan]

19 hours ago, Silverbacked1 said:

I have picked her rendition of “I’ll Fly Away” to be played at my funeral.  I think her voice sounds like the ringing of a bell it is perfect to me.

I really love her voice.  Down the the River to Pray is one of my favorites of hers.  We could probably use a few prayers heading into this one as well:)

Edited February 3, 2024 by royalfan

[hskr4life]

A win tomorrow would put us in sole possession of 4th.

[Nighthawk]

1 hour ago, jayschool said:

Another Spartan on the board!?!?

East Grad class on 89

[cipsucks]

2 hours ago, tcp said:

Champaign reminds me of my ex, whoo went there for her doctorate. 

 

I have a special hatred of Illinois and CHampaign in spite of the fact that it was Adrian Belew's stomping grounds, I think. If so, Belew gives you guys lots of video choices!!!

 

I'm assuming you'll crack open a bottle of cheap champaign after the Husker victory in honor of your ex.  

[throwback]

That's a pretty accurate line, all things considered. Wouldn't surprise me to see it move to 10 or 11 by tip off. 

 

After the miracle comeback Thursday, we're playing with house money Sunday. Hopefully we play relaxed and just let it rip.