Sometimes people ask me where Nebraska football went wrong. I have one answer: 2002 NU jerseys. In the 20 years prior to wearing them- a .855 win %. In the 20 years after - .563 win %. Jerseys matter folks, it's the only explanation. Thank you for attending my Ted Talk.
I will die on the hill that these are the alternate jerseys Nebraska should have gotten this year. A fully committed, true throwback, styled like the '18 alternates. No helmet decals, just straight leather brown color. Also true brown pants, not the gold/greens.
@FeitCanWrite
Huge thanks to Husker legend
@QuincyEnunwa
for signing this! As a current pro player, he lives a busy life, but still took time out of his day to sign this and mail it back. I’ve collected my whole life, and can tell you few are this kind. Not to mention best looking sig I know.
Here's a rare one: 2020 Nebraska Alt. Don't remember it? Because it never happened. NU did a Halloween themed trailer/vid to debut this style. 10/31 rolled around, Wisc had covid, & had to cancel. Was it to be worn then? Who knows! Really rare to see. Will it ever come back? 🤔
Had an absolutely amazing night yesterday listening to and meeting
@THEOGPIPELINE
. Can't thank them and the sponsors enough. I got some unique items signed: An original Orange Bowl seat and a replica oxygen tank like Sapp needed in '95 OB.
@wilks_joel
@Steeizai
@DocTalkSports
Carlos Polk (13) days until Nebraska football! This was worn in 1997 and during the Orange Bowl against Peyton Manning/Tenn. Nebraska captured their 5th national championship with this win. An All-American and Husker legend.
#GBR
Added another forever piece to the collection. 2014 game used alternate of
@J_Mitch05
. This is unique one in my collection. My first
#5
, and first jersey ever with a Captains patch. Absolutely love this one.
#GBR
Congrats to Nebraska players seeing some post-season play!
@Area24_
and
@TreNeal_
at the FBS All-American Tropical Bowl,
@dedrick_young
at NFLPA Bowl, and
@TrulyDevine_22
at the East-West Shrine Game. There might be more than I'm missing, but ones I know of so far!
#GBR
#NFL
Wednesday Spotlight: Final jersey of
@CoachRoseIvey
's Nebraska career. Music City Bowl that is thoroughly beat with multiple tears/repairs. Absolutely love this hammered jersey. Huge fan, so excited to add another to the collection. Also got a pair of GU cleats to go with it.
Jersey time again- Host of the Carriker Chronicles, the People's Show
@AdamCarriker94
. Around 15 repairs on this 2010 gamer. Judging by the amount of wear, I'm guessing it was worn all season when they wore white (Week 3, 7, 8, 10, 12, 15). Absolutely gorgeous, hammered jersey!
I'm not 100% sure on this, but I think Chris Walker's muscles are eating his jersey for sustenance. I see how he got to 300lb on that 6'6 frame. Monster.
#GBR
#Blackshirts
Huge thanks to
@KoryAksamit
who helped me get an amazing jersey! 1995 game used jersey worn by
@damonbenning
. Excited to have a
#21
in the collection, worn by a 2 time national champ and Doak Walker Award nominee.
#GBR
#Husker100Project
I tell myself I won't buy NFL jerseys, but here's another one I couldn't pass up. Worn by former Husker and Chiefs great
@Eawarfield44
. Shows solid wear and tear. Haven't tried to photomatch yet, so I'm not sure of the season.
Horrible to hear about the passing of Dahrran Diedrick. I never had the pleasure of knowing him personally, but he was a hell of a ball player, and I've only heard teammates say the best things. Gone way too soon. Pictured is his game used helmet.
Super happy to add my 86th unique number to the collection. Huge thanks goes to Arizona Cardinal
@b_stille_
for letting me add a
#95
to the Husker 100. Love it even more that it is well used and from a Nebraska native. 14 more numbers to go!
#GBR
Pretty amazing one to add to the collection.
@HussleInSilence
game worn blackshirt alternate from 11/21/2020. Dismuke had 4 total tackles, 3 solo. This was the last time these were worn, and were only given to players that earned blackshirts in '19 and '20.
After reading that
@NdamukongSuh
was eligible for contract incentives, I went to see the latest update on career earnings. Suh now holds the title as the highest paid defensive player in NFL history. Pretty wild, especially knowing he is big into investing as well.💵
#GBR
Today was a good mail day.
@_MarcusW11
and I had some hiccups over the past few months, but he was a man of his word and got me the gear as promised. I'm really glad everything worked out and had a happy conclusion. Can't wait to see him do his thing in the NFL this next year!
Newest pickup for man cave -
@Ameerguapo
game used 2012 alternate. Ameer had a monster game w/ 252 all-purpose yards. Ameer easily holds the record of NU all-purpose yardage at 7,186 yards. Absolutely hammered from usage. So excited to get this jersey worn by all time great.
#GBR
Not for sale, just showing: 1997 Chiefs jersey worn by
@troydumas4
. Judging by use and repairs I would guess it was used all season. That would include Troy's first sack in the NFL on Kerry Collins on 9/21/97. At NU Troy was Butkus semi finalist and national champion.
#GBR
Share of the day is a 2018 game used home jersey by
@Echo_GBR91
. Shows tremendous wear and use. Worn during the year that Freedom won a spot on the Allstate AFCA Good Works team for community service and work off the field.
Share of the day: 2014 Gator Bowl worn by
@brandonreilly87
. Nebraska won this game 24-19. Reilly ended his NU career in 2016 before playing in the NFL. Reilly left NU ranked in the top 20 career receptions in school history and
#12
in all-time receiving yardage.
#GBR
Unbelievably excited to add this to the collection! Huge thanks goes to
@chriskolarevic
who was willing to let me get this jersey. I now have a
#31
and a '22 alt. So far I've been able to get a game worn alternate of every Husker jersey since their introduction ('09).
#GBR
NU History: 2016 game worn jersey by
@Tommy_Gun4
. Conclusively photomatched to multiple games, including WY & OR, where he passed all-time records for career passing TDs and yards. Absolutely hammered with wear/repairs. Pretty amazing piece of Husker history from a great QB.
#GBR
Not very often do I have the opportunity to get a collectible with such historical significance. Thankfully I was able to purchase this from a great friend and fellow collector. A 1933 Bernie Masterson game used Nebraska leather football helmet with facemask. (1/3)
Share of the day: Game used jersey by Keith Williams
@s_kwilli32
. This specific one was worn during the 2009 season. Williams would become 2nd team All-Big 12, was drafted into NFL, and is now Asst Director of Player Personnel. GBR!
@jdspielman10
Truth. Just because a school isn't the right fit for someone doesn't mean you have to try to tear down their hobbies/aspirations.
@tyjonlindsey
put work into the program and just realized it wasn't for him for him. This article's not a reflection of real Husker fans. Sad to see.
It was amazing to meet Husker Taylor Gehman (
@SolaceTaylor
) today and show him the collection. It was awesome to hear stories of his playing days and to acquire his letterman jacket. It's now on display next to Toniu Fonoti's jacket. Going to cherish these for sure.
#GBR
My 4 year old daughter got to go to her first baseball game ever yesterday. Not only did she get to meet
@jordybahl
, an
@IowaCubs
player smiled at her & gave her a baseball from the game. Y'all made her night, so thank you! She's still on cloud 9. Going to be hard to top!
Game used jersey worn by Husker HOFer
@cdish67
. Based on tagging and (extreme) wear it looks to be 1994 when he backed up
@DocTalkSports
as part of the pipeline. Dishman later became an Outland semifinalist, 2nd team All American, and spent 8 years in NFL.
Historic jersey: 1990 Kenny Walker game used Nebraska jersey. Walker was an All American & Outland semifinalist. I believe I have this matched to the 1990 Senior Day when fans signed "applause" to Walker, who is deaf. This became known as the loudest ovation that nobody heard.
Happy to get this one displayed in the collection! It's not game used (only team issued), but a cool jersey of Husker legend
@Steeizai
. He was gracious enough to sign it for me this weekend.
#GBR
I'm at nearly half my goal - trying to collect a game used jersey of every Husker number ever rostered. The further I get, the harder it gets. Trying to segment this into chunks, so starting with low numbers:
Who can help me get a used
#5
,
#7
,
#14
,
#19
or
#20
. (1/2)
Latest addition made its own mannequin. A 2011 Inaugural Big Ten jersey worn by Thad Randle. First year of the Adidas Techfit and a turning point in jersey design. If anyone has a connection to help me to get it signed, that would be great!
I'm excited to add some new gems to the collection today! Game used Nebraska jerseys from former Millard West standout
@brodybelt
. The
#38
was much needed for the
#Husker100Project
and was used in 2019 for Belt's first collegiate carry.
#GBR
Stadium Renovation Proposal - Set aside a museum section. Feature memorabilia and historical items with an educational focus. In addition to permanent exhibits, have rotating featured player displays (not just stars) to reengage ALL Husker alum. I volunteer as curator/historian.
Latest throw back read. The come back of
@coachwilhite
. Great read in the old Husker Illustrated. Never knew some of this history! Kenny - what are the odds I can get you to signature to go with it?
Over the moon about this addition: 1986 Fiesta Bowl game worn jersey from Nebraska LB Blake Henning. Henning wore this throughout the '85 season. This
#39
jersey is
#81
/100 for the
#Husker100Project
. GBR!
Two jerseys worn by Husker tight end Hunter Teafatiller. He contributed four years and was seen on offense and special teams. The white is a 2006 away and the 2005 is a home/Alamo Bowl.
Friday content: 1994 Kareem Moss Nebraska jersey. Moss was 2nd-team All Big Eight as a senior this year. Moss was a contributor as both a DB and punt returner.
Here is my proposal for a 2024 Nebraska alternate. A 30th anniversary tribute to the 1994 team that brought TO his first championship as head coach. Honor those players/coaches in a reunion weekend and these jerseys. Helmets/pants need no changes.
@FeitCanWrite
@TrevAlberts
I've posted the helmet before, but this being its 90th year, I wanted to put it next to a modern helmet. 1933 game used Bernie Masterson Nebraska helmet next to 2022 Omar Manning. Believed to be one of, if not the first, helmets ever fitted with a facemask.
@cfbhall
#GBR
Proud to add this new piece to my collection. Panthers game jersey of the great
@jasonpeter
. Just need to find a way to get this signed now!
#GBR
#Blackshirt
1996 Jared Tomich Nebraska game used jersey. NU had two versions of each color in '96 - varsity & pro block fonts. Varsity was used more often & later was worn in Orange Bowl. This pro block shows great usage of a former walk-on turned All-American & Lombardi Finalist.
#GBR
With the game tomorrow, it's only appropriate to share. Hard to pin down exact player usage because photomatches are difficult and they wore worn over a period of time. Based on numbers they could have been used by greats such as John Pitts, Joe Buda, and Maury Damkroger.
#GBR
Everyone who knows me knows my passion for documenting and collecting Husker history. Jerseys, and their changes, being favorites. Happy to say I've now gotten all the NU alternates worn so far. Big thanks to Blackshirt
@deontrele
for helping me complete the last couple.
#GBR
Over the moon about my newest jersey! Worn in 1994 by Husker fullback Brian Schuster. I think the only thing cooler is that his son
@MatthewSchu33
is currently wearing the same number. I'm so excited to add this to the collection!
#GBR
Excited to add this one. The 2023 Nebraska alternate. Controversial design? Yes, but I'll say it looks better in person than it did on TV (awesome detail on it). Huge thanks to
@KloverBraden
for letting me add this to the collection. Happy to own an example of every alt made!
Huge thanks to
@capcitycards
for helping me to get some unique jersey numbers that I needed. Currently own 58 out of 100 jersey numbers. Still looking to fill in gaps, so feel free to DM if you have Husker jerseys to trade/sell.
#GBR
#Husker100Project
Huge thanks to a friend who did a jersey swap me so I could get a
#14
. This is a 2013 Jonathan Rose (
@back_on_rose
) Capital One Bowl jersey. This marks unique jersey number 85 out of 100. Always looking for more Nebraska game used jerseys to add to the collection!
#GBR
Huge thanks to
@HuskerTapes
for an awesome trade! I got some cool vintage items and this beauty worn by
@AllenTaariq
. This is a 2013 Capital One Bowl jersey, and fills my gap as a game used
#7
.
Super Bowl week! Not a SB jersey, but cool Eagles jersey from Nebraska legend Alex Henery. Looks to have been worn on 8/24/14 in last game as Eagle. As a Husker, Henery set NCAA records in accuracy and is NUs all-time leading scorer. Available for sale, DM if interested.
#GBR
Belated, but huge thanks to all the players that made it out to Huskers Hoops Mania with
@Elliott14Brown
. An amazing event all around. The last one I attended was in '96 with Brook Berringer. I felt nolgastic seeing all the kids meeting their idols. Means more than you know!
2007 Cory Schlesinger jersey. Cory was on the Dolphins for 4 preseason games in '07 after leaving the Lions. This style was worn 2 of these games. Jersey hows some wear and faint yellow stains down the side. Wear/stains would be consistent with Cory's final NFL game at Saints.
Husker of the Day: Corey Cooper. A 6'1, 215 lb safety out of Illinois. First-team Big 10, captain for the 2014 season. Career of 191 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 3 forced fumbles.
@BigCoop_6
Newest pickup! Nebraska great
@NilesP_
jersey. I wish it was a Husker one, but this is next best thing. 2012 Washington. Niles - any chance you'd be willing to sign it?
I still can't believe I got this gem: 2010 Jared Crick (
@JrodVCrick
) game used jersey. This is from All American and All Big 12 season. Great player, such a nice guy! Without a doubt, the best player to ever wear
#94
. Replica helmet displayed with it.
#GBR
Ralph Brown days until Nebraska football. Nebraska's all time leader for pass back ups in a game, season, and career. Also holds the NU record with 52 consecutive starts. I hope he's safe and well wherever he is these days!
#GBR
A cool addition! Game used Nebraska Mikale Wilbon jersey. Wilbon ended his career with 510 rushing yards and 6 TDs as a Husker. Hard to beat the iconic home jersey!
Yesterday I got to meet 3 Husker greats: Mike Rozier, Dr.
@IrvingFryar
, and
@RickyCSimmons
. I owe a million thanks to Ricky for coordinating and helping me get these two game used jerseys signed. Absolutely made my year being in the presence of these three Nebraska legends.
#GBR
I haven't posted many items lately, so I wanted to share a unique one. I was inspired by
@WayneMeylan
's post about his father. An absolute legend on the football field. Not many items out there of Wayne Meylan, so I'm very proud to display this autograph from a Husker great.
On a family outing today I ran into Seahawks WR
@cade_johnson
. Unbelievably nice guy, chatted it up with me and my dad. Fun fact is that my dad coached his dad
@Tresvantstreet
in high school track. Cade may not be a Husker but he's one I'll always root for and be a fan of in NFL.
Got some really cool new additions today. Craig Johnson 1980 home jersey. Fellow collectors will know the rarity of these tearaways that were literally thrown away after each game. As an RB, Johnson had over 1400 yards from scrimmage over his career.
Doug DuBose game used away jersey. Jersey shows good use and wear from the All-Big RB. DuBose had back to back 1000 yard rushing seasons in '84-'85. DuBose ended his career with 14 100-yard rushing games and 2205 career rushing yards.
@DanSocialMan
- you and
@AdamCarriker94
really need to get to the bottom of who was the leader that suggested/voted for these. Excommunication for them is the only sanction I can see fitting the crime here.🤣
Sweet new pick up!
@HussleInSilence
practice used blackshirt. I don't count these towards my
#Husker100Project
, but LOVE to collect them. I'm always looking to add more if possible!
#GBR
I've got a Mt. Rushmore of Husker legends from childhood. This is a huge one for me. Worn in 2000 Alamo Bowl, and judging by usage/repairs, all season by
@MillerWillie15
. Such a beast in the backfield for
@croucheric
. Proud to have this one in the collection!
#GBR
Jerry Tagge (14) days until Nebraska football. This is a combo 14/15 post though. A personal letter typed and signed by Jerry Tagge to Tommie Frazier. Cool content about the possibility of going back to back. On Tagge stationary. Really links two great eras!
Spring Game Idea: Sew on a patch to each of the jerseys before the Red-White game. After the game, auction the jerseys to the public. Have the patch feature the
#NebraskaStrong
motto. Fans can get a momento, money can be raised for disaster victims, and bring awareness to all.
Pretty excited to own a
@DicaprioBootle
Chiefs jersey from Aug 13th, 2022 vs the Bears. Dicaprio had 1 tackle and 2 assists in the preseason game. Shows some good red/orange staining. Definitely want to get this one signed!
#GBR
@JacobPadilla_
@Elliott14Brown
@TeddyProchazka
Easy to say, but don't forget:
1. These aren't the guys Teddy recruited, he just inherited them
2. They were close losses
3. The officials were out to get them and missed some big calls
4. If Teddy leaves, who would want the job?
Elliott needs to stay the course w/ Teddy.