Wednesday, February 7, 2007

Top Five Greatest 'Huskers (in honor of National Signing Day)

5. Grant Winstrom - DE - All-time Husker leader in tackles for loss; 2nd all-time Husker in sacks; member of '97 NCAA National Champions

4. Ahman Green - RB - Member of '95 and '97 NCAA National Champions; 2nd all-time Husker in career rushing yards and TDs

3. Mike Rozier - RB - NCAA leader in yards per rush (7.81); '83 Heisman Trophy winner; All-time Husker leader in career rushing yards, rushing attempts, 100 and 200 yard rushing games

2. Johnny Rodgers - HB/WB - All-time Husker leader in receiving yards gained in a season; all-time Husker leader in TDs in a game, season and career; member of '70 and '71 National Champions; '72 Heisman Trophy winner

1. Eric Crouch - QB - All-time Husker leader in career total offense (7,915 yards - next closest is 5,476 by Tommie Frazier); NCAA leader in most rushing TDs by a QB (59); '01 Heisman Trophy winner; member of '95 and '97 National Champions

I realize I didn't graduate with a degree from Nebraska, but as I grew up in the state, I will never feel as though any other college football team is more my own. It's so very incredible to sit in the stands at a home game...just ask my wife! I have great memories of many Saturdays.