Northwestern is off to a good start in 2020 recruiting.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nc...tballs-coolest-man-cave/ar-AACkPtU?li=BBnba9I
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nc...tballs-coolest-man-cave/ar-AACkPtU?li=BBnba9I
Recruits flocking to college football's coolest 'man cave'
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I would point out that the quote you are mentioning actually could be including Nebraska among the "blue bloods", because the teams mentioned afterwards are actually excluded from the "blue bloods category by the word "but".
The way that's written, it says they've won occasionally against the blue bloods; but have consistently beat the three teams mentioned, excluding those three from the "blue bloods" category. Considering the series with Nebraska, since Nebraska joined the B1G, is at 4-4, you certainly can't say they have consistently beat Nebraska; but could say they have won occasionally. Iowa is only mentioned once in the article, as one of the three non-blue blood teams that they have beaten consistently.
As for the rest of the article, good for them on their nice facilities. Their current high ranking (at least for them) probably has a lot more to do with the fact they have 10 recruits committed then any sort of huge jump in quality of recruiting. They have one 4-star, who is basically a home town kid, and a bunch of 3-star. I'd be willing to bet by signing day, Nebraska is ranked above Northwestern.
We will be just fine in our recruiting this year. That said... I am glad to see Moos talking about upgrades to our facilities. We need major upgrades sooner rather than later. Given our demographics, and the fact that no recruit in high school right now was alive when we were last relevant, we had better be able to “wow” recruits with our facilities. We need to have the best facilities in the B1G.
All of this talk about us being a “blue blood” program is certainly important in terms of our history and, therefore, what our expectations are. But let’s face it, we haven’t been an elite, top ten, program in 20 years. We have had a sad succession of flawed coaches, and that includes Solich. I think we now have the coach who can bring us back to elite status. We also still have one of the most passionate fan bases in the nation. Lincoln surprises recruits with what a cool city it is. So let’s not get complacent on facilities.
All of this talk about us being a “blue blood” program is certainly important in terms of our history and, therefore, what our expectations are. But let’s face it, we haven’t been an elite, top ten, program in 20 years. We have had a sad succession of flawed coaches, and that includes Solich. I think we now have the coach who can bring us back to elite status. We also still have one of the most passionate fan bases in the nation. Lincoln surprises recruits with what a cool city it is. So let’s not get complacent on facilities.
We need to be a top 5 spender on facilities period. Unfortunately we couldn’t even change the tunnel walk song starting in the early 2000’s b/c of a “tradition” even though the tradition began 8-10 years prior. I don’t even want to think how up in arms the the blue hairs would be if we ever wanted to build a new stadium.
Flocking is an exaggeration but they're certainly trending in the right direction. Facilities or not their gameday experience is dog s*** and until they change that there is no reason we should ever be outrecruited by them.
I find it ironic to bring up a Stadium, when the article is about Northwestern's recruiting facilities and uptick, despite what most would consider an underwhelming stadium.
Nebraska's talk of facility upgrades will not start with a new stadium. Why?
Look at Northwestern, for example.
The mega payouts associated with being in a power 5 conference have significantly narrowed the gap between the traditional and non traditional power schools. Winning isn’t really a prerequisite as long as you show up for your confence games.
Must drive the hardline capitalists crazy to be in this socialist system.
Must drive the hardline capitalists crazy to be in this socialist system.
First, look up the definition of ironic. Second, of course our upgrades won’t start with the stadium, however that needs to happen in the not too distant future. There’s no reason talk of facility upgrades has to be limited to “recruiting” facilities. Norwestern can’t fill their current stadium, so it makes sense to prioritize everything else first.
I don't know if you consider me a blue hair (almost 50) but I am ALL IN on a new stadium. It is only going to get worse. You can only put lipstick on that pig so many times. To me its throwing good money away. Plus, stadiums are not going to get cheaper.
The reason for a new stadium:
- most seating in this stadium is in endzones and corners.
- Its got structural issues (two decades ago parts were falling, for crying out loud.
- The facilities are outdated
- restrooms & concessions are atrocious.
I go to one game a year because the seating and experience just sucks butt. Love my Huskers, I will donate rather than going to a game.
I think a new stadium would be awesome. I don't see it happening, but it would be awesome to create a super intimidating environment that checks all of the boxes in regards to amenities. It would also be nice to have a little more space to tailgate.
Unless he’s from Nebraska, writer would have to be 45-50 years old to truly remember Nebraska being a national power.
The new stadium idea was put to bed 20 years ago when they committed to renovation. It was discussed hard. Ultimately the Lincoln chamber of commerce won because a new stadium would and still would more than likely be built outside of city limits. That would be a huge economic loss for them.
The upgrades being considered for immediate near term would actually help recruiting more than stadium improvements. What seems to be the odds on favorite idea is to revamp the Ed Wier track to incorporate all football facilities into one. New track over by devaney so indoor and outdoor in the same area. Good for track as well. Sounds like a win win situation
The upgrades being considered for immediate near term would actually help recruiting more than stadium improvements. What seems to be the odds on favorite idea is to revamp the Ed Wier track to incorporate all football facilities into one. New track over by devaney so indoor and outdoor in the same area. Good for track as well. Sounds like a win win situation
NW is also 4-4 against Iowa and 3-3 against Wisconsin since Nebraska joined the league. Nebraska was a complete afterthought by the author. No other way to spin it.
Well we tried to change the tunnel walk last year and it was a disaster. Whatever you change it to, you're probably going to get more people who don't like it than do. That's one of the reasons why it's best just to keep it same, as we found out last year.
I honestly haven't followed the quality of facilities. What needs upgrades. What improvements could/ should be made? Have heard bigger weight room
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