1985

[.NUdynasty]

30 years ago.....last season opening loss..seems like yesterday to me. Graduated HS that year. Time flies.

Back to 85 loss to Flat St. NU then ripped off 9 straight wins to become #2 in the polls before losing to #5 Oklahoma and then #5 Michigan in the bowl loss. NU ended up #10 in 85'

Just some insight on that 85' teams record for everyone that doesn't know the history of what happened after that opening loss.

 

[newAD]

Yep another year that the critics ripped TO for only beating the teams he was supposed to beat.

The QB of that Michigan team has a familiar name.

 

[redfanusa]

The home opening win record was complete bull anyway. How many of those games were against massive cupcakes?

I am a lot more concerned about the national perception of Riley and its impact on recruiting. That is a much bigger deal long-term. The chance of starting out 5-0 going into Wisconsin, being ranked, and having some excitement around the program ended quickly.

 

[Bugeater]

It was a hot afternoon in 1985 as well. Coincidence?

 

[scarletred]

It was a hot afternoon in 1985 as well. Coincidence?

If fact the temp on the field was 110 back in the days of astro turf.