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re: How did Nebraska used to be a dominant football program?
Posted on 6/5/15 at 4:08 pm to PrimeTime Money
Posted on 6/5/15 at 4:08 pm to PrimeTime Money
like 4-5 schools got on tv back in those days. "national recruits" only really knew about the local university and those programs
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Posted on 6/5/15 at 4:13 pm to SlowFlowPro
It was a lot less competitive back then. The Florida schools were just become relevant when Nebraska was already in rhythm and recruiting there. Penn State and Pitt were the only viable local options for East Coast recruits in the 70s. And UCLA, USC and Washington were largely the most competitive West Coast teams.
So it was easier for a team like Nebraska to go all-in in those recruiting hotbeds. Now they're just another team.
So it was easier for a team like Nebraska to go all-in in those recruiting hotbeds. Now they're just another team.
Posted on 6/5/15 at 4:30 pm to SlowFlowPro
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like 4-5 schools got on tv back in those days. "national recruits" only really knew about the local university and those programs
While true, I think this is a little overstated. ND, USC, Bama, TX, FSU Tenn, Penn St, Michigan, and Ohio St. ALL got just as much or more TV time than Nebraska. Plus, in the 90s when they really hit their stride, they weren't on tv any more than any other top 25 school.
I really think the system and the strength program (yeah, I know--roids, but EVERYBODY and I mean EVERYBODY was on roids) is what separated them. If you look at their team, most of their linemen and defense were from within a 500 mile radius. They recruited skill players from Cali, TX, and FL and really all over.
THey were ahead of their time in their strength program. That coupled with a legendeary coach and system is what truly helped them.
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