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"For Nebraska, we will"- 1916 Nebraska vs. Oregon State

Description

A detailed look into the Nebraska Cornhuskers' first road trip outside the midwest for a football game. They traveled to Portland, Oregon to play the Oregon State Aggies. The game marked the first time that the Nebraska football team traveled outside the midwest to play an opponent. The game was organized with the help of the Cornhusker coach, E.J. Stewart. Stewart was a first year coach at the University and stressed the need for not only the football team, but all the sports to schedule tougher opponents in order to gain national respect, even if the risk of defeat was higher. Due to Stewart's, along with others, influence on athletics at Nebraska, a legacy of pride and confidence began to grow. The trip to Portland to take on the Aggies was just the first step.

Credits

Kyle Grossoehme

Sections

Overview

The Nebraska football team began the trip back to Nebraska as the victors. The influence that this game had on the state of Nebraska was monumental. The expectations began to grow, continuing through the present day and getting to the point where winning is not only hoped for, but expected.

Before Oregon

Accounts of events before the trip to Portland.

Pre-Trip Spirit

The Cornhusker spirit was erupting all around Lincoln before the football team left for Oregon. The show of support for the team had never been matched and undoubtedly helped prepare the team for the unprecedented trip to Portland, Oregon.

Westward Bound

Detailed accounts of the trip to Portland, Oregon, including stops made along the way.

The Game

Summary of the game- Nebraska 17, Oregon State 7.

Victorious Return Home

The Cornhuskers return home after the victory, with a large celebration to be had. The first trip outside the midwest resulted in one of the biggest victories in NU history and led to a trend of playing tougher opponents.

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About This Project

This project was created to show that the passion of Husker football had a point in history where it really took off, sending it on the path that has led to where it is today.