Blackshirts

[HuskAir]

Just in case anyone is wondering when they are going to be handed out...

 

[HBK4life_rivals100467]

Just in case anyone is wondering when they are going to be handed out...

Sean Callahan‏@Sean_Callahan 7m7 minutes ago


Two boys from the Eastern Midlands Conference get their first Blackshirts. #Huskerspic.twitter.com/vv8gkyxCoo

 

[GretnaShawn]

There has been a startling lack of blackshirt talk this year.... Must mean Riley is handling the tradition well.

 

[TheBeav815]

There has been a startling lack of blackshirt talk this year.... Must mean Riley is handling the tradition well.

Wait until the first game where the defense doesn't play well. "Take away the Blackshirts til they earn them back" guy will show up.

 

[jteten]

Yeah, i think everyone is kinda tired of the discussion. That, and our defense has not been special for a while.

 

[maplesyrup95]

Yeah I'm ready for big hits and throw-downs again. 4 Days!

 

[Pennsyhusker_rivals246774]

Yeah, i think everyone is kinda tired of the discussion. That, and our defense has not been special for a while.

That is my take on the situation as well

 

[GretnaShawn]

That is my take on the situation as well

I think if MR didn't give them out in week 1, there would be a lot of discussion about it.

 

[WC_'sker]

It probably helps having Coach Parrella on staff. Who better understands the tradition?

 

[bigboxes]

Yeah, i think everyone is kinda tired of the discussion. That, and our defense has not been special for a while.

The tradition is not for badass defenses. It's to award the starting position a blackshirt. I would love the defense to become legendary once again. The same could be said for the entire team. As it is, I'm happy that Riley understands the tradition and doesn't withhold them until they "earn" them, like the wearing of said blackshirt suddenly makes one perform better. It's up to the coaches to prepare the players for the game and for the players to execute that game plan. We'll see if the coaching staff hold themselves accountable in that endeavor.

 

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Sean Callahan‏@Sean_Callahan 7m7 minutes ago


Two boys from the Eastern Midlands Conference get their first Blackshirts. #Huskerspic.twitter.com/vv8gkyxCoo

 

[dockentwo]

The tradition is not for badass defenses. It's to award the starting position a blackshirt. I would love the defense to become legendary once again. The same could be said for the entire team. As it is, I'm happy that Riley understands the tradition and doesn't withhold them until they "earn" them, like the wearing of said blackshirt suddenly makes one perform better. It's up to the coaches to prepare the players for the game and for the players to execute that game plan. We'll see if the coaching staff hold themselves accountable in that endeavor.

Exactly; would add over the years players will say they are inspired by and play to be proud of the Blackshirt. All the semantics gets a bit tiring; omnipotent opinions only help so much; lets play ball. GBR