... been a roller coaster to say the least. Sometimes tired old cliches just decribe it the best.

The atmosphere in Lincoln was close to poisonous in October after a disastrous loss to a mediocore Iowa State team that started backups at quarterback and running back.  Nebraska was back in the national spotlight after that one, but not for good cause.  Iowa State head coach Paul Rhoads' Rudy-esque postgame speech to his cheering overachievers become an instant sensation on Youtube.

Slowly after the Iowa State debacle though, the Huskers built back up the pride and interest it had lost in the fan base with a slew of solid conference wins. Capping it all off with a thrilling near win (or stolen win, depending on your take with the ...

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