[Husker] Nebraska vs. Iowa

[Mike Jaixen]

Some Einstein at Nebraska (apparently named Michael Stephens) decided to name 
the Nebraska vs. Iowa game to be the "Heroes Game".

A picture of the logo can be seen at 
http://www.cornnation.com/2011/7/29/2302597/the-heroes-game-nebraska-vs-iowa-h-t-kevin-kugler-mikel-severe-of


The concept is to honor a resident of Nebraska and Iowa before each matchup; the 
game will be sponsored by Hy-Vee Supermarkets. A trophy is still being designed, 
and will be unveiled on game day.

All in all, it's a pretty lame concept. At least they didn't rip off the 
"Farmageddon" tag from the Kansas State/Iowa State series, like some people on 
the east side of the Missouri River.

There's a problem with trying to "create" a rivalry: it's not natural.  
Rivalries take time to develop, and trying to force it on people simply doesn't 
work.  Nebraska fans resisted the concept of Colorado being a "rival", 
especially since Colorado has been more down than up since the Big XII was 
formed.  Same thing here.  Let the series play itself out, and if it's going to 
become a rivalry, it'll naturally develop.

I don't think someone set out to create the Michigan/Ohio State series. I don't 
think someone started the other rivalries in the Big Ten with the concept and 
trophy.

This one is just as lame as the "Legends"/"Leaders" crap.

 Mike Jaixen
http://huskermike.blogspot.com
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