Dear UNL,
We've noticed, UNL. Don't think we haven't noticed. "What in the world are you talking about?" You're saying in your head right now(or so we think). We will ease your confusion, hang tight.
Gallantry: 1. Nobility of spirit or action; courage. 2. Chivalrous attention toward women; coutliness.
When we say that what is your first response? Maybe it would be medieval knights fighting firey dragons to save a Damsel in distress. Or maybe its a prince on a beautiful white steed with a jousting stick. Or quite possibly, its Sir Gallahad or Sir Lionel (no, not Richie), both of which were knights as well.
Keeping that in mind, we'd like to tell you of some thing we've found. Hidden here on UNL's campus, we've found gallant knights clad in red, with white helmets. These red and white knights we speak of? None other than our own University of Nebraska Cornhusker Football team. Now, hang on there. We haven't seen the ENTIRE team acting in these ways, just a select few. But the number is growing steadily, everyday.
First on our list of the Gallant Elite is Husker Defensive Tackle, Jared Crick. Up until this moment in time(approximately a week and a half ago) we had never seen such manners on campus. Someone we knew relayed this story to us and we believe we had to share it. She was walking into the Westbrook building and he gallantly held the door open for her. How nice was that?
Not even a week later, Nebraska Linebacker, Alonzo Whaley, joined the ranks of the Gallant Elite. killa was on her way to class and found herself stunped by the large, heavy, immobile door. Have no fear, killa! Alonzo Whaley is here! He got right on it, defeating the evil, heavy door and opened it for the Damsel in distress, our very own killa. If it hadn't been for him, killa would still be stuck in the building! Thank you, Alonzo Whaley!
Now, the headlines should read: "The Gallant Elite Strikes Again!". However, sadly they don't. Either way, just today, it was witnessed that our Nebraska Cornernback, Prince Amukamara(who was/is frankly the founder of the Gallant Elite) was crowned king of the hour. He was seen on campus, holding the door for not one! Not Two! But four ladies walking outside. What a gentleman! If only we could find more like him on campus.
Gentlemen of UNL, read closely and take notes. The Gallant Elite have set a high standard for you. Ladies of UNL, please say "Thank you!" When a guy holds the door open for you. He doesn't have to. He's just being polite. We need more polite people on campus.
Thank you for giving us a glimpse of what UNL can be. Stay classy, UNL. We will always love you(and keep our eye out for the Gallant Elite).
Sincerely,
killa & barney
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
Day 23 - Campus Celebrities: Part Deux
Dear UNL,
This is not so much a letter to ya'll, but a shout-out to some of our favorite campus celebrities. (Granted, everyone can still read it, and enjoy some of the triumphs (and failures...) of the campus elite)
1. The first shout out goes to Alonzo Whaley. Thank you for being the FIRST courteous football star we have encountered on campus. Killa was very appreciative of how you held the door for her walking into class, even though she was at least 30 feet away. It was a very polite gesture, and we are proud of you!! Thanks Alonzo! You are our new favorite player, just because you are so polite!
2. And now...to pick on him yet again....Niles Paul. Please Niles, DO NOT...I repeat DO NOT follow Dejon Gomes when he jaywalks. Ok?!?!? Especially while texting, man...PLEASE! As funny as it was to watch you scream like a little girl as you almost got hit by a truck; the Huskers need you, so please don't do it again! You know how you run so fast on the field? Please use that skill when avoiding traffic next time.
3. Adi Kunalic, Dejon Gomes, Niles Paul, and your friends...
We know you guys are celebrities. (and we love seeing you guys around campus) Duh. But please do not act like the "plastics" from Mean Girls (we mean this in the nicest possible sense); walking side by side down the sidewalk, blocking anyone from passing you. And if you insist on doing this...please walk at a faster pace than that of a turtle. We have seen you on the football field, we know you can move fast. Some of us are not going to the NFL, and actually need to get to class to make something of ourselves in the future.
Stay classy UNL! We will always love you (and the entertainment/occasional courtesy your football players bring)
Sincerely,
barney and killa
This is not so much a letter to ya'll, but a shout-out to some of our favorite campus celebrities. (Granted, everyone can still read it, and enjoy some of the triumphs (and failures...) of the campus elite)
1. The first shout out goes to Alonzo Whaley. Thank you for being the FIRST courteous football star we have encountered on campus. Killa was very appreciative of how you held the door for her walking into class, even though she was at least 30 feet away. It was a very polite gesture, and we are proud of you!! Thanks Alonzo! You are our new favorite player, just because you are so polite!
2. And now...to pick on him yet again....Niles Paul. Please Niles, DO NOT...I repeat DO NOT follow Dejon Gomes when he jaywalks. Ok?!?!? Especially while texting, man...PLEASE! As funny as it was to watch you scream like a little girl as you almost got hit by a truck; the Huskers need you, so please don't do it again! You know how you run so fast on the field? Please use that skill when avoiding traffic next time.
3. Adi Kunalic, Dejon Gomes, Niles Paul, and your friends...
We know you guys are celebrities. (and we love seeing you guys around campus) Duh. But please do not act like the "plastics" from Mean Girls (we mean this in the nicest possible sense); walking side by side down the sidewalk, blocking anyone from passing you. And if you insist on doing this...please walk at a faster pace than that of a turtle. We have seen you on the football field, we know you can move fast. Some of us are not going to the NFL, and actually need to get to class to make something of ourselves in the future.
Stay classy UNL! We will always love you (and the entertainment/occasional courtesy your football players bring)
Sincerely,
barney and killa
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Day 22- Nebraska Vs. Missouri Game
Dear UNL,
What a game this was! We can say the student section has greatly improved since our last letter. So many things to talk about with this game. Good things, bad things, and some overall HuskerNation ness things.
First of all, the student section was loads and loads better and more respectful that at the last home game. Yes, of course there was your usual potty mouthed, "nothing is ever fair" fan who thinks every call from a ref is fixed. But besides that, the student fans were hyper, ecstatic, and great fans of football. We were proud to sit in the student section this time. Well done.
Secondly, the Huskers started off the first quarter with a BANG! Which was completely and utterly fantastic! Just minutes into the game, 2:44 PM to be exact, Roy Helu Jr (who we'll get to in a moment) ran a 66-yd touchdown for Nebraska!!!! The student section, to say the least, went bezonkers! And the game just kept getting better from there! We had alot of really great tackles from the Nebraska Blackshirts (and yes, we had some misses as well) and DeJon Gomes really played his part this game.
One of the things we noticed, YET AGAIN, was the opposing team, in this case Mizzou, throwing the bones. WHAT THE HECK?! Why does every team we play, think they can throw the bones? That's ours and ours alone. It's kind of aggrivating. Also, many of Mizzou's players had little bouts of anger, and their anger management doesn't work very well. Roughing our players infront of the refs? Missouri, there is no reason for you to shove and hit our players on the field. Period.
Yet, some of the good things we saw on the field are as follows. Missouri Sports Medicine trainers running out onto the field to help Huskers Defensive Back Ciante Evans when he was taken down in the endzone. Moments like those show it's not all about winning the game, it's about having a good time and making sure people are ok. Also, out of nowhere, COURTNEY OSBOURNE TACKLES MIZZOU QUARTER BACK!!!!!! That was awesome!!! The fans, including us, went willlld! And maybe Mizzou isn't such a bad team. Player #85 of the Tigers leaned down to give Roy Helu Jr. a hand up after he took him down. Good sportsmanship, Tigers!
Some of the crazy stuff that happened at this game are as follows. "The Cornhuskers played without quarterback Taylor Martinez in the second half after he came up hobbling following a hit from Kenji Jackson on a run late in the second quarter. Zac Lee took over to start the third quarter."- Huskersillustrated.com. Luckily for most of the Nebraska Husker fans ( we like all of our players), Martinez is expected to be ok for next week's game. Also, "Helu was sensational carrying the offensive load whether Martinez was in or out of the game. He totaled 228 yards after his first 10 carries on his way to breaking the Nebraska record of 294 yards set by Calvin Jones against Kansas in 1991."-Huskersillustrated.com. Nebraska Cornhuskers Running Back, #10, Roy Helu Jr. was amazing this game. It was heard several times around the student section that he was this games "MVP". We just have to agree with that. Did we mention, HE BEAT that record by Calvin Jones!!!! A whopping 307 yards in a SINGLE GAME!! The plays he made were fantastic. The team was doing a great job playing as a team and Helu was able to make some runs and take some hits that ended up giving us the game!
All in all, it was a great game. Stay classy, UNL. We will always love you (and players like Roy Helu Jr.).
Sincerely,
killa & barney
What a game this was! We can say the student section has greatly improved since our last letter. So many things to talk about with this game. Good things, bad things, and some overall HuskerNation ness things.
First of all, the student section was loads and loads better and more respectful that at the last home game. Yes, of course there was your usual potty mouthed, "nothing is ever fair" fan who thinks every call from a ref is fixed. But besides that, the student fans were hyper, ecstatic, and great fans of football. We were proud to sit in the student section this time. Well done.
Secondly, the Huskers started off the first quarter with a BANG! Which was completely and utterly fantastic! Just minutes into the game, 2:44 PM to be exact, Roy Helu Jr (who we'll get to in a moment) ran a 66-yd touchdown for Nebraska!!!! The student section, to say the least, went bezonkers! And the game just kept getting better from there! We had alot of really great tackles from the Nebraska Blackshirts (and yes, we had some misses as well) and DeJon Gomes really played his part this game.
One of the things we noticed, YET AGAIN, was the opposing team, in this case Mizzou, throwing the bones. WHAT THE HECK?! Why does every team we play, think they can throw the bones? That's ours and ours alone. It's kind of aggrivating. Also, many of Mizzou's players had little bouts of anger, and their anger management doesn't work very well. Roughing our players infront of the refs? Missouri, there is no reason for you to shove and hit our players on the field. Period.
Yet, some of the good things we saw on the field are as follows. Missouri Sports Medicine trainers running out onto the field to help Huskers Defensive Back Ciante Evans when he was taken down in the endzone. Moments like those show it's not all about winning the game, it's about having a good time and making sure people are ok. Also, out of nowhere, COURTNEY OSBOURNE TACKLES MIZZOU QUARTER BACK!!!!!! That was awesome!!! The fans, including us, went willlld! And maybe Mizzou isn't such a bad team. Player #85 of the Tigers leaned down to give Roy Helu Jr. a hand up after he took him down. Good sportsmanship, Tigers!
Some of the crazy stuff that happened at this game are as follows. "The Cornhuskers played without quarterback Taylor Martinez in the second half after he came up hobbling following a hit from Kenji Jackson on a run late in the second quarter. Zac Lee took over to start the third quarter."- Huskersillustrated.com. Luckily for most of the Nebraska Husker fans ( we like all of our players), Martinez is expected to be ok for next week's game. Also, "Helu was sensational carrying the offensive load whether Martinez was in or out of the game. He totaled 228 yards after his first 10 carries on his way to breaking the Nebraska record of 294 yards set by Calvin Jones against Kansas in 1991."-Huskersillustrated.com. Nebraska Cornhuskers Running Back, #10, Roy Helu Jr. was amazing this game. It was heard several times around the student section that he was this games "MVP". We just have to agree with that. Did we mention, HE BEAT that record by Calvin Jones!!!! A whopping 307 yards in a SINGLE GAME!! The plays he made were fantastic. The team was doing a great job playing as a team and Helu was able to make some runs and take some hits that ended up giving us the game!
All in all, it was a great game. Stay classy, UNL. We will always love you (and players like Roy Helu Jr.).
Sincerely,
killa & barney
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Day 20 - The Red/White Blur
Dear UNL,
Beware! The celebrity known as the Red/White blur can be seen SPRINTING through the commuter parking lot near Memorial Stadium. No, it is not Clark Kent, the Red/Blue Blur....it is none other than the Husker-Adidas clad Niles Paul. We have no idea the reason for his urgency through the parking lot, but we are sure it was very, very important. Like saving a life, or catching a stray football flying from Memorial Stadium.
Stay classy UNL, and...just be careful walking through the parking lots.
Sincerely,
barney & killa
Beware! The celebrity known as the Red/White blur can be seen SPRINTING through the commuter parking lot near Memorial Stadium. No, it is not Clark Kent, the Red/Blue Blur....it is none other than the Husker-Adidas clad Niles Paul. We have no idea the reason for his urgency through the parking lot, but we are sure it was very, very important. Like saving a life, or catching a stray football flying from Memorial Stadium.
Stay classy UNL, and...just be careful walking through the parking lots.
Sincerely,
barney & killa
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Day 17- Nebraska vs. Texas Game
Dear UNL,
We are very disappointed in you, today. Now before you say everyone in the state of Nebraska is sad and upset, let us explain why. Yes, we know we lost the game today, but what went on at the game is what we would like to ...talk about.
First of all, the student section at the football games are uber packed, just in case you didn't know. Let's sure hope that whoever is sitting in those particular sections are not claustrophobic. Everyone attending as a student will have to be ok with their "personal bubble" being somewhat poked and prodded. We are all one big happy family for the 4 hours of the game.
Secondly, you should probably teach your students the meaning of respect. Even if it means singing Aretha Franklin over and over and over again until they get the picture. Sure! It's all fine and dandy to cheer for your team. Who doesn't want their team to beat the other one? But that doesn't mean that our student fans need to yell obscenities to the other team before the game even starts.
When the game is going, please don't yell about how Niles Paul "needs to loose his scholarship" or how they need to "run the flippin' dog bat ball". (Now please understand, at the moment, we are substituting some not so lovely words with others. We don't want to offend our followig.) Yeah, get into the game. That's part of what makes football so awesome! You can get into the game and sometimes, it's like you're right on the field, in the middle of all the action.
But we shake our heads in disappointment, as we turn to look at those students who are being immature and stupid in the stands. Yeah, this particular game was not our shining moment. But we doubt if those particuar students had been on the field instead of the current players, it would have been more of a mess up. Niles Paul does not need to loose his scholarship and we did run the ball a little. So stop your stupid students, who are screaming about how they are "so angry they're gonna kick puppies. Even babies, it they're ugly.". We don't want to hear that and neither does anyone else in the stands. Shut your foul potty mouth and stop using the F-bomb against every Husker play. Grow up.
UNL, it makes us sad when we hear other student fans wishing that the Texas cheerleaders would break their arms and how they are ashamed to be Cornhuskers. It reflects badly on those students (like us) who like the enjoy the game in a ...shall we say healthy? way. We're just as sad as those students, but we can watch the game with respect for the other team. In fact, we don't clap and cheer when a Texas player is hurt or boo when said player finally gets up to walk, or in his case, hobble, off the field. Thankfully, there were other students in our section today who had enough of his trash talk and had said some stuff to him, that shut him up, at least temporarily.
Now, Texas has some rude moments of their own. First of all, if the HUSKER MARCHING BAND is playing the UNL Fight Song, TEXAS BAND! STOP PLAYING OVER US! We don't do that to you! There is no reason to try and out play the UNL fight song. Especially if you guys are winning, dumb dumbs. And to be the Texas Football player who "threw the bones" after he tackled the Husker player? Yeah, so not cool. The Cornhusker Defensive line and fans can throw the bones. Just us and ONLY us. Got it? Good.
Yes, we admit this game was depressing and Mr. Eric Hagg gave us some false hope. But all in all, it could have been worse. Stay classy, UNL and clean up your act. We will always hate student fans like those (and hopefully love you). GO HUSKERS!
Sincerely,
killa & barney
We are very disappointed in you, today. Now before you say everyone in the state of Nebraska is sad and upset, let us explain why. Yes, we know we lost the game today, but what went on at the game is what we would like to ...talk about.
First of all, the student section at the football games are uber packed, just in case you didn't know. Let's sure hope that whoever is sitting in those particular sections are not claustrophobic. Everyone attending as a student will have to be ok with their "personal bubble" being somewhat poked and prodded. We are all one big happy family for the 4 hours of the game.
Secondly, you should probably teach your students the meaning of respect. Even if it means singing Aretha Franklin over and over and over again until they get the picture. Sure! It's all fine and dandy to cheer for your team. Who doesn't want their team to beat the other one? But that doesn't mean that our student fans need to yell obscenities to the other team before the game even starts.
When the game is going, please don't yell about how Niles Paul "needs to loose his scholarship" or how they need to "run the flippin' dog bat ball". (Now please understand, at the moment, we are substituting some not so lovely words with others. We don't want to offend our followig.) Yeah, get into the game. That's part of what makes football so awesome! You can get into the game and sometimes, it's like you're right on the field, in the middle of all the action.
But we shake our heads in disappointment, as we turn to look at those students who are being immature and stupid in the stands. Yeah, this particular game was not our shining moment. But we doubt if those particuar students had been on the field instead of the current players, it would have been more of a mess up. Niles Paul does not need to loose his scholarship and we did run the ball a little. So stop your stupid students, who are screaming about how they are "so angry they're gonna kick puppies. Even babies, it they're ugly.". We don't want to hear that and neither does anyone else in the stands. Shut your foul potty mouth and stop using the F-bomb against every Husker play. Grow up.
UNL, it makes us sad when we hear other student fans wishing that the Texas cheerleaders would break their arms and how they are ashamed to be Cornhuskers. It reflects badly on those students (like us) who like the enjoy the game in a ...shall we say healthy? way. We're just as sad as those students, but we can watch the game with respect for the other team. In fact, we don't clap and cheer when a Texas player is hurt or boo when said player finally gets up to walk, or in his case, hobble, off the field. Thankfully, there were other students in our section today who had enough of his trash talk and had said some stuff to him, that shut him up, at least temporarily.
Now, Texas has some rude moments of their own. First of all, if the HUSKER MARCHING BAND is playing the UNL Fight Song, TEXAS BAND! STOP PLAYING OVER US! We don't do that to you! There is no reason to try and out play the UNL fight song. Especially if you guys are winning, dumb dumbs. And to be the Texas Football player who "threw the bones" after he tackled the Husker player? Yeah, so not cool. The Cornhusker Defensive line and fans can throw the bones. Just us and ONLY us. Got it? Good.
Yes, we admit this game was depressing and Mr. Eric Hagg gave us some false hope. But all in all, it could have been worse. Stay classy, UNL and clean up your act. We will always hate student fans like those (and hopefully love you). GO HUSKERS!
Sincerely,
killa & barney
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