Locked due to no posts in 60 days. Report 1st post if need unlocked Rex Burkhead's name permanently displayed at Memorial Stadium?

[WestTexasHusker]

OK maybe he didn't win the Heisman or any MNCs with his team, but this guy should never be forgotten.

I will go all out here and say I believe Rex helped resurrect this program from the dark years back to national relevance. As I think back of all of the game saving runs, scores, blocks, throws, and catches this guy made, he really IS superman wearing red.

I hope in future years I will see the name REX BURKHEAD permanently displayed at Memorial. This guy is true Husker.

 

[FeelLikeAStranger]

He won't win any national awards, so no.

 

[husker6]

His name will be on the wall somewhere in the stadium from being All-Conference last year.

That's about it.

 

[CombatTargeteer]

Also his first team Academic All American selection

 

[husker6]

 

[Skunkman1]

You could say that about a lot of ex husker running backs.

 

[carrolltonsker]

He won't win any national awards, so no.

Agreed. I am a huge Burkhead fan, but his name does not belong with the others unless he meets the same standards that they have achieved.

 

[RedBlack&Blue]

OK maybe he didn't win the Heisman or any MNCs with his team, but this guy should never be forgotten.

I will go all out here and say I believe Rex helped resurrect this program from the dark years back to national relevance. As I think back of all of the game saving runs, scores, blocks, throws, and catches this guy made, he really IS superman wearing red.

I hope in future years I will see the name REX BURKHEAD permanently displayed at Memorial. This guy is true Husker.

Agree. Might just happen.

 

[RedBlack&Blue]

You could say that about a lot of ex husker running backs.

Not quite.

 

[PaperIsDead]

OK maybe he didn't win the Heisman or any MNCs with his team, but this guy should never be forgotten.

I will go all out here and say I believe Rex helped resurrect this program from the dark years back to national relevance. As I think back of all of the game saving runs, scores, blocks, throws, and catches this guy made, he really IS superman wearing red.

I hope in future years I will see the name REX BURKHEAD permanently displayed at Memorial. This guy is true Husker.

So go buy a #22 jersey if you love him so much... :lol:

No, I'm a big fan of Rex too, but his legacy is what it is. I suspect he'll do big things beyond college, so I'm not worried about his contributions being forgotten. I could see him coming back here and coaching after an NFL career. I could also see him successfully going into politics (but I hope he chooses to do something worthwhile with his talents. ).

 

[CombatTargeteer]

I can't imagine fans forgetting Rex; I won't cause my wife won't allow it.

 

[Skunkman1]

Not quite.

Sure you could!

 

[Greatest Fan of All]

No one will forget Rex, but he doesn't belong with others who accomplished much more on the football field. Let's be happy that he seems healthy now and we have him for 2 more games.

 

[CrnhskrBob]

His name will never be forgotten; he will be mentioned many times over the years. Just being talked about puts him up with the best.

Thanks for all you did for Nebraska, Rex. We all know, without you, we may have lost on Saturday. Somewhere, his name will be honored.

:bow:

 

[L.A.HuskerGil]

Should add him next to Brook outside the stadium, his heart and sole only come around so often IMO