Day 2- Husker Authentic

Dear UNL,

     Imagine with us; walking by Memorial Stadium, across the street and under the red and white striped tent.  Tables upon tables of Husker gear marked down and on clearance.  The table directly to your right is piled high with red and black Husker shirts, full of witty sayings. After all, who doesn't want a shirt with "Got Corn?" screen printed across the front?  Turn to your left and the "$10 Husker Hat" table is teeming with baseball caps, "N"'s stitched to the front.  One particular hat catches your eye.  It's a trucker styled cap, fabric in front, mesh panels in the back.  The print is camouflaged and an embroidered N, smack dab in the middle  You pick it up and lo and behold, you read the tag.  "Hidden pocket in brim."  Oh my goodness!  Say it isn't so! An awesome hat with a hidden pocket?  You are obviously jumping up and down with joy right now.  A definite steal that most definitely shall be bought.

     So you add the hat to your small pile and walk towards the door, passing the other tables, stopping to smile and touch the toddler jerseys that are unbelievably cute.  After all, who can resist the minute team Jersey, the matte cream type across the shiny scarlet fabric that is cool and smooth to the touch.  In your mind, you might be imagining yourself with your own little toddler Husker in your future.

     Continue walking towards the door and take a deep breath, your hand resting on the handle, before you pull open the door and walk in.  The breath that you just took mere seconds ago is stolen from you in awe as you gaze upon the treasure of Husker gear as far as your eye can see.  No other colors except the scarlet, cream, and black.  A sea of Husker pride.  Your mouth may or may not drop in astonishment, a possible cry of "Holy Cow" or "Oh my goodness" could escape your lips are you are overcome, your head spinning in amazement.

     You walk forward, stumble blindly down the stairs, and turn to your right, to see the building extend to the north for what seems like three football fields.  As you continue walking, your head turning every which way trying to take in everything you are seeing, you realize it's only a couple hundred more feet before the store ends.  You wander up and down the rows of clothing, wishing you had millions and millions of dollars to spend in this glorious place. 

     Before you know it, it's time for you to head over to class.  Sadly, your dream shopping spree is cut short and you take your ever growing pile to the front counter.  As you sadly look over at the other hats and shirts, the employee breaks you out of your reverie to ask, "Do you have an N Card?".  You turn back to the front and nod, scrambling to get your ID card out to show her.  As she takes it, she asks, "Would you like to charge it on here?  Save 25%...".  WHAT?!  Save money using your N Card?  "Of COURSE!" You reply, in eagerness.  Now that you know you can get a student discount with your N Card, your purchase doesn't seem so large. As she slides the card and puts your purchase into a bag, you look down lovingly at your N Card.  It was about to become your best friend.  You say thanks to the employee, grab your bag, and skip happily out the door.

     That is the experience we have everytime we step into the Husker Authentic store.  Thank you for a wonderous store of beauty and money.  So until next time, Stay classy, UNL!!  We will always love you!

Sincerely,
killa & barney