@Badger5280 how so? He had a chance to be QB in 99, but struggled to point he had Bo choice but to go back to Crouch. Excellent returner, and had the chance was a decent WR.
I took my Dad to this game, when it was over and we were leaving a Washington Fan, obviously frustrated, said loudly: "I can't believe we came all the way out here for that"! I kind of felt for him...a little.
Has to be one of the most dominate wins in Solich's tenure. I loved watching Newcombe run the option, wish they could have stuck with him a little longer.
I need to find my VHS tape, taped College Game Day too, and you can see my younger brother on my shoulders. This was such an amazing game. I was able to sit with my brother in the student section. the band was totally pumped the whole game too.
Props to Huard, he's about the only announcer I can stand to listen to today. Never fails to mention the ass beating he took that day, lots of respect. Unlike certain other ex-quarterbacks who never had to face Nebraska and actually earn their National title. Or needed more than a little help from the officials to win. They know who they are.
I forgot that Bobby Newcombe had a pretty good touch passing the ball. A much better touch passing than Eric Crouch. I also think that he was better at the option pitch than Crouch. Crouch always seemed to reluctantly pitch the ball--often when it was too late for a clean pitch. It's a shame that Newcombe didn't continue to develop as a QB.
Would have won another one if he could’ve/would’ve pitched the ball more, crouch was a tough and talented runner, but not a pitch man. I’m not sure if he was stupid or selfish, but it did get him to the Heisman Trophy...
I’ve long thought that Newcombe looked more like turner gil than anyone after Gil. Just a smooth operator with the pitch and good pocket presence. I suspect that Nebraska is 11-2 with him in 98 and plays in the orange bowl. I think Nebraska went to crouch in 99 cause they had no offensive punch- the first sign Frank was in over his head
it's not a joke they owned nebraska and one of nebraska's "titles" was a shared one in which they didn't have to play Florida St. they played tennessee instead
I really don't care if they give FSU the team of the decade. We had farm boys, an option offense, and the best fans in college football - how can you realistically think of Florida State when you think of 1990s college football. 2:26:30 Nebraska is up 55-7 with under 7 minutes to play - Stadium is still packed.
FSU was better than Nebraska in the early 1990's but then Nebraska was better, owning the Florida teams that kept beating FSU. FSU's NC in 1993 is plenty questionable too, but Nebraska was clearly the best in all 3 of theirs. Yes, FSU of Florida would have been a slightly tougher game for Nebraska in 1997, they destroyed Tennessee, would have beaten either of them decisively. By the way they didn't play FSU because they LOST to Florida, remember? Just like we destroyed Florida who beat FSU that season too. That said, I really don't care who they call the team of the 90's.
I miss the option so much. It was different and teams always had a hard time stopping it. When they fired Solich and the Huskers went to the same offense everyone else runs and they have sucked since. Hopefully they give Frost time to change things around.
Frost is trash and has done nothing to bring back this style of play. They are not very physical under Frost and they are not a run oriented team. More soft spread garbage. They can't fire Frost fast enough imo
As much of an ass-kicking as this was, it was interesting to watch Frank Solich and Jim Lambright face off. Both started their head-coaching careers in similar situations and were fired because they couldn't match the success of the legends they replaced.
It's funny that Gary Danielson predicted what they would eventually do the the eastern portion of the stadium over 15 years in advance. Also "call your cable or satellite company for games on pay-per-view." I'm so glad there aren't PPV games any more. Yeah certain games are on ESPN+ or whatever that you need some sort of subscription to, but beats paying 30 or 40 bucks for one game that wasn't a good enough matchup to even get picked up by one of the cable networks back in the 90s and 2000s.
The prior year's battle was competitive, but this one was an awful beat down. UW won in 91 and 92, but the Huskers won in 97 and 98, the last one, a blow-out!
Bobby Newcombe was an outstanding athlete and student at Nebraska!
Solich ruined the kid and mishandled his knee injury
@Badger5280 how so? He had a chance to be QB in 99, but struggled to point he had Bo choice but to go back to Crouch. Excellent returner, and had the chance was a decent WR.
I miss the days when Nebraska would politely, but firmly, slaughter their opponent.
Bobby was a good QB. And a good everything else.
I took my Dad to this game, when it was over and we were leaving a Washington Fan, obviously frustrated, said loudly: "I can't believe we came all the way out here for that"! I kind of felt for him...a little.
Has to be one of the most dominate wins in Solich's tenure. I loved watching Newcombe run the option, wish they could have stuck with him a little longer.
I was at this game in 1998 with my brother. A great game on Offense and Defense.
I need to find my VHS tape, taped College Game Day too, and you can see my younger brother on my shoulders. This was such an amazing game. I was able to sit with my brother in the student section. the band was totally pumped the whole game too.
Props to Huard, he's about the only announcer I can stand to listen to today. Never fails to mention the ass beating he took that day, lots of respect. Unlike certain other ex-quarterbacks who never had to face Nebraska and actually earn their National title. Or needed more than a little help from the officials to win. They know who they are.
I forgot that Bobby Newcombe had a pretty good touch passing the ball. A much better touch passing than Eric Crouch. I also think that he was better at the option pitch than Crouch. Crouch always seemed to reluctantly pitch the ball--often when it was too late for a clean pitch. It's a shame that Newcombe didn't continue to develop as a QB.
You get it. I have told many people this and they think I'm crazy. Newcombe was more talented than Crouch.
Would have won another one if he could’ve/would’ve pitched the ball more, crouch was a tough and talented runner, but not a pitch man. I’m not sure if he was stupid or selfish, but it did get him to the Heisman Trophy...
I’ve long thought that Newcombe looked more like turner gil than anyone after Gil. Just a smooth operator with the pitch and good pocket presence. I suspect that Nebraska is 11-2 with him in 98 and plays in the orange bowl. I think Nebraska went to crouch in 99 cause they had no offensive punch- the first sign Frank was in over his head
Bobby's injuries changed history. Great arm! Plus, DeAngelo. We went from an IB to a QB- entered offense. We've paid since.
Crouch didn't want to pitch it because Buckhalter and Alexander fumbled it half the time...
Injuries took their toll on this 1998 Nebraska team.
Bobby was a really good passer
Sad about Evans. Great back. Injuries, like Bobby.
Newcombe was such a fluid athlete he is a New Mexico legend!
Florida State was awarded the team of the decade in the 90's. What a joke. FSU won 2 national titles. NU played in 4 and won 3.
it's not a joke they owned nebraska and one of nebraska's "titles" was a shared one in which they didn't have to play Florida St. they played tennessee instead
I really don't care if they give FSU the team of the decade. We had farm boys, an option offense, and the best fans in college football - how can you realistically think of Florida State when you think of 1990s college football.
2:26:30
Nebraska is up 55-7 with under 7 minutes to play - Stadium is still packed.
FSU was better than Nebraska in the early 1990's but then Nebraska was better, owning the Florida teams that kept beating FSU. FSU's NC in 1993 is plenty questionable too, but Nebraska was clearly the best in all 3 of theirs. Yes, FSU of Florida would have been a slightly tougher game for Nebraska in 1997, they destroyed Tennessee, would have beaten either of them decisively. By the way they didn't play FSU because they LOST to Florida, remember? Just like we destroyed Florida who beat FSU that season too. That said, I really don't care who they call the team of the 90's.
Bama fan here to settle the dispute...Nebraska was a much better program than FSU in the 90s. Nobody wanted a piece of Nebraska.
@@bennyrobinson1935 Nebraska shouldn't of had shared that title. Because they would have smoked michigan without a doubt.
I miss the option so much. It was different and teams always had a hard time stopping it. When they fired Solich and the Huskers went to the same offense everyone else runs and they have sucked since.
Hopefully they give Frost time to change things around.
They lacked the athletes, particularly the O line, to make the option work.
Frost is trash and has done nothing to bring back this style of play. They are not very physical under Frost and they are not a run oriented team. More soft spread garbage. They can't fire Frost fast enough imo
Nebraska avenged their home loss from 1991
DeAngelo Evans.....what could have been.
Too bad Newcombe and Evans got hurt, I could see Nebraska being a one loss team in 1998.
Also could have been a better season if Ahman Green had chosen to come back for his Senior season/ year instead of going to the NFL.
@@damienwhited87can't blame him, had a damm good career especially in Green Bay
In the words of “Coach Devaney’’ “some day I’ll look up at the wall and say ,we were pretty good one time, weren’t we?”
Brock "Ouch Ouch Ouch" Huard. Ass-kicking.
These two teams play 100 times, Nebraska wins 98.
I see what you did there. 😆
As much of an ass-kicking as this was, it was interesting to watch Frank Solich and Jim Lambright face off. Both started their head-coaching careers in similar situations and were fired because they couldn't match the success of the legends they replaced.
It's funny that Gary Danielson predicted what they would eventually do the the eastern portion of the stadium over 15 years in advance.
Also "call your cable or satellite company for games on pay-per-view." I'm so glad there aren't PPV games any more. Yeah certain games are on ESPN+ or whatever that you need some sort of subscription to, but beats paying 30 or 40 bucks for one game that wasn't a good enough matchup to even get picked up by one of the cable networks back in the 90s and 2000s.
The prior year's battle was competitive, but this one was an awful beat down. UW won in 91 and 92, but the Huskers won in 97 and 98, the last one, a blow-out!
NU beat UW in 2011 as well in Lincoln.
But we beat you in the holiday bowl and made you make excuses
Huskers or Huskies, such a close name. Coincidence naw! But it would be fun to play Scrabble with these two schools.
My dad was at that game!
2 Big Ten Rivals going at it
WINSTROM!
Once upon a time
Geez! Electric!
I hope whoever told Washington to go with the purple helmet never worked again in college football.
Athletes get better care then most Veterans, Sigh.
5-5-2022
Hey coach are you drunk?
Glad they stayed with Huard.
stupid lambright switched to a 3-4
Brock Huard was so overrated.