Huskerpapa Posted January 19, 2016 Report Posted January 19, 2016 Okay, I am not sure how to really talk about this subject in a politically correct manner, and perhaps I will be knocked around about it, but I am going to throw it out onto the table. We play Michigan on Saturday. This will be a big game against Michigan. The MAIZE and Blue of Michigan. Michigan Maize looks an awful lot like GOLD or YELLOW. So the issue...Saturday is also a very special day for another reason. It will be AveryStrong day at the Vault...and what will be the give away to the students? You got it, To honor the fight that Avery has gone through, the first 500 students at Saturday’s game will receive an #AveryStrong shirt provided by Husker IMG Sports Marketing, turning the Red Zone gold on Saturday. The gold shirt symbolizes pediatric cancer, while the orange is the color for leukemia, symbolizing Avery’s battle. Again, I am first in line to support that young man's battle. That said, I am very conflicted with the painting of the Vault a primary color for the opposing team. Am I totally whacked out about this? Quote
HuskerCager Posted January 19, 2016 Report Posted January 19, 2016 Okay, I am not sure how to really talk about this subject in a politically correct manner, and perhaps I will be knocked around about it, but I am going to throw it out onto the table. We play Michigan on Saturday. This will be a big game against Michigan. The MAIZE and Blue of Michigan. Michigan Maize looks an awful lot like GOLD or YELLOW. So the issue...Saturday is also a very special day for another reason. It will be AveryStrong day at the Vault...and what will be the give away to the students? You got it, To honor the fight that Avery has gone through, the first 500 students at Saturday’s game will receive an #AveryStrong shirt provided by Husker IMG Sports Marketing, turning the Red Zone gold on Saturday. The gold shirt symbolizes pediatric cancer, while the orange is the color for leukemia, symbolizing Avery’s battle. Again, I am first in line to support that young man's battle. That said, I am very conflicted with the painting of the Vault a primary color for the opposing team. Am I totally whacked out about this? No, I totally get it, CWG, but I think coach Beilein and his gang will get the message pretty quickly that this gang of gold isn't on their side. Quote
Silverbacked1 Posted January 19, 2016 Report Posted January 19, 2016 I thought the same thing and kind of chuckled. Remember when we won the National Title in Football and Norm Wore a red tie and his players wore these shirts that said something like congrats on winning the title, and we as fans were like isn't that great. Took,us right out of the game and he beat the crap,out of us and they shouldn't have. So hope it has that kind of deal with Michigan. Quote
kldm64 Posted January 19, 2016 Report Posted January 19, 2016 I guess I'm more worried about whether we win the game or not as oppose to what color of t-shirts the students wear. As long as they are loud and crazy and cheer for Nebraska, I don't really care what color their shirt is. Quote
49r Posted January 19, 2016 Report Posted January 19, 2016 it's a totally different shade of yellow though. Either way, I just want to beat those Michigander sonsabitches! Quote
Red Don Posted January 19, 2016 Report Posted January 19, 2016 Let's 'Win One for the 'Avery!'" Quote
AuroranHusker Posted January 19, 2016 Report Posted January 19, 2016 Don't matter, kick some Wolverine butt on Saturday! We OWE them for that stupid share of the '97 national title!! - And, the one-point heart-breaker two years ago, of course (the only L on the home slate)! GBR #AveryStrong Quote
HuskerFever Posted January 20, 2016 Report Posted January 20, 2016 Am I totally whacked out about this? I'd probably chalk it up to good intent but poor planning. Nonetheless, I'm sure there's going to be a ton of media coverage bringing awareness to the cause during the game and (in Miles' words) "at the end of the day" that's all that matters. Silverbacked1 1 Quote
brfrad Posted January 20, 2016 Report Posted January 20, 2016 Am I totally whacked out about this? I'd probably chalk it up to good intent but poor planning. Nonetheless, I'm sure there's going to be a ton of media coverage bringing awareness to the cause during the game and (in Miles' words) "at the end of the day" that's all that matters. It is Coaches Suits and Sneakers Awareness Week. Quote
gobigredbrah Posted January 20, 2016 Report Posted January 20, 2016 Give out free red t-shirts with the gold lettering? Quote
49r Posted January 21, 2016 Report Posted January 21, 2016 Just to let you know, in case you turned BTN off after the game, Minnesota is hanging in there with Michigan in Ann Arbor. Only down 7 at half, 37-30. Quote
brfrad Posted January 21, 2016 Report Posted January 21, 2016 Just to let you know, in case you turned BTN off after the game, Minnesota is hanging in there with Michigan in Ann Arbor. Only down 7 at half, 37-30. I turned it when Minnesota got down 15 (35-20). I don't think Michigan has an inside presence. I think we need to guard them like Illinois. Play straight up down low, and contest their 3's. Interesting stat from the Spartan game. They went 11-18 from 3, and 12-21 from the free throw line. MSU was 13-38 from 2. We shot 50% again, but 4-14 from 3. Tai was 2-5 from the line, everyone else was 8-9. Quote
atskooc Posted January 21, 2016 Report Posted January 21, 2016 I have to call a high school game Saturday. Hopefully I'll get to catch some of this one! Quote
HuskerCager Posted January 21, 2016 Report Posted January 21, 2016 Just saw this dude just now on BTN. In Crisler Arena at the Minn-Mich game. hhcmatt 1 Quote
Nighthawk Posted January 21, 2016 Report Posted January 21, 2016 Are they going to parachute Krispy Kreme donughts from the rafters? Silverbacked1 and hhcmatt 2 Quote
Huskerpapa Posted January 21, 2016 Author Report Posted January 21, 2016 ...and another thing, have we beaten Michigan? I don't think we have. If not, guess what, Saturday is the day! Quote
HuskerFever Posted January 21, 2016 Report Posted January 21, 2016 ...and another thing, have we beaten Michigan? I don't think we have. If not, guess what, Saturday is the day! We're 0-5 against them since joining the Big Ten. If my memory serves me well (it usually doesn't), Michigan is the only Big Ten team we haven't beat once yet (Maryland doesn't count in my book, since they've only been in the conference for one year, but that might be the only other team). Quote
ShortDust Posted January 21, 2016 Report Posted January 21, 2016 ...and another thing, have we beaten Michigan? I don't think we have. If not, guess what, Saturday is the day! We're 0-5 against them since joining the Big Ten. If my memory serves me well (it usually doesn't), Michigan is the only Big Ten team we haven't beat once yet (Maryland doesn't count in my book, since they've only been in the conference for one year, but that might be the only other team).[/qoute] Quote
hhcmatt Posted January 21, 2016 Report Posted January 21, 2016 One of the best college basketball sites out there is this one for Michigan - http://www.umhoops.com/ Quote
MichHusker Posted January 21, 2016 Report Posted January 21, 2016 Michigan had issues with the dribble drive vs minny. I like our chances Quote
49r Posted January 21, 2016 Report Posted January 21, 2016 The most important question about this game. Will the throwbacks be back? Iced out unis? Something different?? Quote
Nighthawk Posted January 21, 2016 Report Posted January 21, 2016 One of the best college basketball sites out there is this one for Michigan - http://www.umhoops.com/ Free Advertising: http://forum.umhoops.com/t/go-big-red-time-to-get-this-monkey-off-our-back/1519 Quote
hal9000 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Posted January 22, 2016 I'm sure this has been announced somewhere already, but will Avery Harriman be at the game? Quote
HuskerPower #nato73 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Posted January 22, 2016 The winner of this game is in 5th place alone. Bugeaters1 1 Quote
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