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Because it is noted for the corn grown there.
Leilani Cremin
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∙ 14y agowe are farmers who take the husks, green stuff, off of corn
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What are Nebraska's major sports teams?
Football tends to be the most popular sport in Nebraska.
How did Nebraska get it nickname?
i think a College Sports team was called the cornhuskers. it is the only nickname derived from a sports team.
Who was called Big Red first the Nebraska Cornhuskers or the Oklahoma Sooners?
Nebraska. However, Wisconsin fielded a football team a year earlier than Nebraska, in 1889.
What were the Nebraska Cornhuskers originally known as?
The nickname "Cornhuskers" was first applied to Nebraska athletic teams at the turn of the century by sports writer Charles "Cy" Sherman of the Nebraska State Journal. Before adopting Sherman's suggestion, Nebraska sports teams were called "The Bugeaters," "Tree Planters," "Nebraskans," "Rattlesnake Boys," "Antelopes" and "Old Gold Knights." Of course, today it is commonly shortened as "Huskers."
What was the score of the Colorado and Nebraska football game in 2007?
Buffaloes 65. Cornhuskers 51.
Was Iowa ever called the cornhuskers?
Yes, and at one time Nebraska Cornhuskers were called the Hawkeyes. NO JOKE!
What university in Nebraska is nicknamed cornhuskers?
The University of Nebraska in Lincoln is nicknamed the cornhuskers.
When was Nebraska Cornhuskers football created?
Nebraska Cornhuskers football was created in 1890.
When was Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball created?
Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball was created in 1869.
What are Nebraska's major sports teams?
Football tends to be the most popular sport in Nebraska.
What state is north of the cornhuskers state?
The Cornhuskers state is Nebraska. South Dakota is the state to the north of Nebraska.
What football team is called the big red?
Nebraska Cornhuskers dumb face!
Who did the Nebraska Cornhuskers beat in 1995 for the national championship?
The Nebraska cornhuskers beat Florida for the 1995 national championship.
What actors and actresses appeared in 1973 Orange Bowl - 1973?
The cast of 1973 Orange Bowl - 1973 includes: Joe Blahak as Himself - Nebraska Cornhuskers Cornerback Maury Damkroger as Himself - Nebraska Cornhuskers Fullback Bob Devaney as Himself - Nebraska Cornhuskers Head Coach Doug Dumler as Himself - Nebraska Cornhuskers Center Rich Glover as Himself - Nebraska Cornhuskers Defensive Tackle Dave Humm as Himself - Nebraska Cornhuskers Quarterback Bill Olds as Himself - Nebraska Cornhuskers Fullback Ara Parseghian as Himself - Notre Dame Fighting Irish Head Coach Johnny Rodgers as Himself - Nebraska Cornhuskers Wide Receiver Kyle Rote as Himself - Color Commentator
What was Nebraska nickname before being called the Cornhuskers?
They went through several in a short period of time. What stuck the longest before Cornhuskers was Bug Eaters.
Which state are people nicknamed Cornhuskers?
Nebraska
What nickname is given to nebraska university?
Cornhuskers
