Nebraska football lends itself into 4 separate, highly distinct and easily discernible eras:
1890 - 1940
51 yrs
The Huskers recorded just 3 losing seasons and ranked as the nation's 8th winningest program {73%}
1941 - 1961
21 yrs
The Huskers recorded a shocking 17 losing seasons and ranked dismally as the nation's 126th winningest program {36%}
1962 - 2003
42 yrs
The Huskers win 82% of their games vs just 75% for 2nd place Ohio St and secure 415 victories while co-#2 Alabama and Penn St manage only 366 ea
2004 - present
16 yrs and counting
The Huskers have slipped to winning at a rate of just 59% and rank behind no less than 37 other programs including such college football heavyweights as Toledo, Northern Illinois, Iowa, and Navy
I have my theories, but I'm interested in hearing what all of you have to say...
How and why did our Huskers fare as they have throughout each of these different eras?
1890 - 1940
51 yrs
The Huskers recorded just 3 losing seasons and ranked as the nation's 8th winningest program {73%}
1941 - 1961
21 yrs
The Huskers recorded a shocking 17 losing seasons and ranked dismally as the nation's 126th winningest program {36%}
1962 - 2003
42 yrs
The Huskers win 82% of their games vs just 75% for 2nd place Ohio St and secure 415 victories while co-#2 Alabama and Penn St manage only 366 ea
2004 - present
16 yrs and counting
The Huskers have slipped to winning at a rate of just 59% and rank behind no less than 37 other programs including such college football heavyweights as Toledo, Northern Illinois, Iowa, and Navy
I have my theories, but I'm interested in hearing what all of you have to say...
How and why did our Huskers fare as they have throughout each of these different eras?