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- LINCOLN - When spring comes and Nebraska's quarterback race becomes officially intriguing, perhaps Coach Bill Callahan will thank a youngster in the stands of Saturday's Nebraska-Creighton game, a rather nosy kid who approached Zac Taylor and asked if he
- "New recruit adds depth to Huskers at quarterback." The Omaha World Herald. 13 December 2004. 13 December 2004 <www.omaha.com>.
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If you ask at least one recruiting expert, Taylor's commitment could be one of the most significant in the Huskers' top-ranked recruiting class.
"It's a very good catch. I thought it was a necessary catch," says ESPN recruiting anal - "New recruit adds depth to Huskers at quarterback." The Omaha World Herald. 13 December 2004. 13 December 2004 <www.omaha.com>.
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"Harrison is the golden boy. He'll be given every opportunity to start. But I'm not quite sure that's ready. Taylor is more than insurance. He has two years on Harrison, and I think he's one of the top juco quarterbacks in the country."
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Memphis, Maryland, Marshall, Illinois and Troy were also interested in Taylor, whose father, Sherwood, played defensive back for Oklahoma in the late 1970s.
Taylor's parents accompanied him on the recruiting trip, and they attended NU's footb - "New recruit adds depth to Huskers at quarterback." The Omaha World Herald. 13 December 2004. 13 December 2004 <www.omaha.com>.
- Taylor said he knows of Beck, one of the top prep quarterbacks in the country, and said he's "obviously a very talented player." He also knows Callahan and Offensive Coordinator Jay Norvell wouldn't have recruited him if they didn't think he co
- "New recruit adds depth to Huskers at quarterback." The Omaha World Herald. 13 December 2004. 13 December 2004 <www.omaha.com>.
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"They expect me to come in and compete or the job," Taylor said. "They believe I'm good enough to come in and start if I beat everybody out. I think I have the potential to start if I do all the things I need to do.
"I lik - "New recruit adds depth to Huskers at quarterback." The Omaha World Herald. 13 December 2004. 13 December 2004 <www.omaha.com>.
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LINCOLN - After hearing months of Steve Pederson bashing, a little-known Omaha philanthropist made a statement Wednesday that the world isn't against the Nebraska athletic director.
A $5 million statement.
Pederson announced that - "Huskers receive $5 million donation." The Omaha World Herald. 9 December 2004. 13 December 2004 <www.omaha.com>.
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Charles Myers, who is called "Charlie" by Pederson, ponied up the money just two weeks after the Cornhuskers completed a 5-6 football season.
"When your friends are on the line, it's time to stand up and try to help them a litt - "Huskers receive $5 million donation." The Omaha World Herald. 9 December 2004. 13 December 2004 <www.omaha.com>.
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Charles Myers is chief executive officer of the Omaha-based Myers Group, which includes the Freezer Services cold storage warehouse company.
Myers is known in Iowa for writing a $7 million check to the University of Dubuque when it looked as - "Huskers receive $5 million donation." The Omaha World Herald. 9 December 2004. 13 December 2004 <www.omaha.com>.
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Pederson said the money will go for the Myers Performance Center for Student-Athletes, which will house the strength complex, locker rooms and training facilities.
Myers, from Davenport, Iowa, has been a longtime season ticket-holder at NU, a - "Huskers receive $5 million donation." The Omaha World Herald. 9 December 2004. 13 December 2004 <www.omaha.com>.
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An evening press conference was called at the Bob Devaney Sports Center to announce the donation, and a framed football jersey with Myers' name on the back was placed near the podium.
Myers splits his time between Omaha and Scottsdale, Ariz., - "Huskers receive $5 million donation." The Omaha World Herald. 9 December 2004. 13 December 2004 <www.omaha.com>.
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"It wasn't much fun," he said. "If things aren't clicking, you have to do something about it."
After the press conference, Myers answered a cell phone call from Bill Callahan. The NU football coach said he was out recruiti - "Huskers receive $5 million donation." The Omaha World Herald. 9 December 2004. 13 December 2004 <www.omaha.com>.
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LINCOLN - The end of an era was quiet, almost frozen, with grown men welling up with tears and fans hanging over the rafters, trying to figure out what to do.
For the first time in 36 years, Nebraska is a football team with nowhere to go afte - "Nebraska is bowled over." The Omaha World Herlad. 27 November 2004. 13 December 2004 <www.omaha.com>.
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Gone is the bowl streak, the NCAA's longest, that stood since 1969.
Gone are the 42 years without a losing season.
"To the fans, I want to say I'm sorry we let you down," said NU linebacker Chad Sievers, who fought back - "Nebraska is bowled over." The Omaha World Herlad. 27 November 2004. 13 December 2004 <www.omaha.com>.
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"To the young kids, I want to say keep battling. It's going to get better. It's going to get better."
As the 5-6 season was sealed, a strapping 17-year-old quarterback recruit named Harrison Beck stared into the corner of the south - "Nebraska is bowled over." The Omaha World Herlad. 27 November 2004. 13 December 2004 <www.omaha.com>.
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The past was hard enough to stomach Friday. In three short years, a program that was feared everywhere dropped to everyday status. First came the end of the 33-year run in the polls in 2002. Then the nine-win season streak fell.
But the bowl - "Nebraska is bowled over." The Omaha World Herlad. 27 November 2004. 13 December 2004 <www.omaha.com>.
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Most of the sellout crowd stuck around until the end, even when it looked hopeless, even when the Buffs went into the fourth quarter with a 19-point lead. Maybe they wanted to see history.
Turner Gill, a former Nebraska quarterback and a long - "Nebraska is bowled over." The Omaha World Herlad. 27 November 2004. 13 December 2004 <www.omaha.com>.
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It kind of stinks," said Nebraska fan J.J. Thomsen, who made a dash for the exits with seven minutes to go. "It's frustrating, but the sun will come up tomorrow and we'll play football again next year.
"I'm going home to take c - "Nebraska is bowled over." The Omaha World Herlad. 27 November 2004. 13 December 2004 <www.omaha.com>.
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Callahan said progress, and implementing a new offense, takes time. After the game, he wasn't in the mood to talk about the streak.
"I have no comment on that," Callahan said. "I really don't. We did the best we could today. It - "Nebraska is bowled over." The Omaha World Herlad. 27 November 2004. 13 December 2004 <www.omaha.com>.