[Husker] Venting (fwd)

[Tommy Thompson]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Nolan" <nolan at romaine.tssi.com>
> That's one of two positives I took from yesterday's game.  The other was
> that the Mizzou fans tore down the goalposts.  If the day comes when 
> defeating
> Nebraska is no longer considered an accomplishment at schools like 
> Missouri,
> then there's a real problem.

That is exactly the point I made while the goalposts were coming down.  Glad 
to see the Huskers are still regarded as a team that deserves it.

Although I'm disappointed with the loss, I am glad there is a rivalry of 
sorts between the two teams.  Didn't feel as hostile as the one with 
Colorado.

Couple of additional point about the Missouri fans.

1.  They were very friendly before, during, and after the game.  I heard one 
Husker fan complaining that they were awful to him, but then he turned 
around and started shouting at the Mizzou fans.  Ergo, he probably deserved 
whatever comments were made to him.

2.  I loved watching the kids carry the goalposts to Harpos.  What a great 
tradition.  I have heard the negative comments about this (e.g. kids will 
get hurt, cost to the university, etc), but I still think it's great to see 
the team spirit.

3.  Finally, it looked like the Mizzou players were encouraging the students 
to rush the field.  At first, only a couple kids came out on the field (and 
were subsequently arrested), but then the players ran over to the fans and 
they rushed the field.  Glad to see the enthusiasm still there for college 
football.

Tommy Thompson
"GO BIG RED...RETURN TO GLORY"