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When it comes to big time sports in the State of Nebraska, nothing, but NOTHING,
beats out Nebraska Cornhuskers football. And here in Lincoln, the capital of
Nebraska, Memorial Stadium stands proudly as the landmark on the northern edge of
downtown, welcoming football fans from across the state. And Nebraska football has
an amazing sellout streak, a current NCAA record, which began in 1962 and which will
reach 275 games by the end of the 2005 season.
Lincoln has much of the feel of a college town…the stadium and campus are on the
north end of the city, and the university blends in nicely with the downtown core and the
state office buildings and facilities. Tucked adjacent to the campus is Historic
Haymarket, an old warehouse district stretching over several blocks and bound by
brick streets. The neighborhood is replete with antique and specialty shops, sidewalk
cafes, sports bars, hotels and restaurants. On game days the streets are packed with
fans and folks just looking for a good party.
Also not to be overlooked is Haymarket Park, just a ½ mile west of Memorial Stadium,
another in the wave of retro minor league ballparks and home for Huskers Baseball
and the independent league Lincoln Saltdogs. Their parking lots are open on game
days for tailgating and the ballpark offers pregame entertainment and concession
stands are also open for business.
Memorial Stadium opened in 1923 as a much smaller facility, and numerous
expansions and upgrades bringing the venue to a capacity of over 81,000 by the 2006
season. The current renovations will include additional seating in the north end zone,
state of the art video scoreboards and premium seating. Nonetheless, take a walk
around the outside perimeter of the building, and much of the original façade remains
in place just as it was when it was built. Inscriptions are carved above each corner of
the stadium, commemorating those Nebraskans who served and sacrificed in
conflicts going back to the Civil and Spanish American Wars.
In addition to a colorful tailgate scene, pregame activities include a music stage on the
practice field north of the stadium and food stands a plenty. The west side of the
stadium has a fine museum with plenty of photos and exhibits… definitely worth
checking out.
One of the cool traditions here at Nebraska is the “Tunnel Walk”, where Cornhuskers
players mingle with the fans through the end zone concourse as they make their way
onto the field.
Besides the sea of red jersey clad fans, you know you are in a special place just by
looking at the façade in the seating bowl and seeing the list of 5 national titles and 43
conference titles. The storied program boasts of many academic all-Americans and
football stars.
Lincoln, Nebraska is off the beaten path in terms of America’s sports cities, but make
no mistake – Nebraska Cornhuskers football is one of THE elite and special college
football experience and a must see for the sports traveler. We would be happy to return
here any time!
beats out Nebraska Cornhuskers football. And here in Lincoln, the capital of
Nebraska, Memorial Stadium stands proudly as the landmark on the northern edge of
downtown, welcoming football fans from across the state. And Nebraska football has
an amazing sellout streak, a current NCAA record, which began in 1962 and which will
reach 275 games by the end of the 2005 season.
Lincoln has much of the feel of a college town…the stadium and campus are on the
north end of the city, and the university blends in nicely with the downtown core and the
state office buildings and facilities. Tucked adjacent to the campus is Historic
Haymarket, an old warehouse district stretching over several blocks and bound by
brick streets. The neighborhood is replete with antique and specialty shops, sidewalk
cafes, sports bars, hotels and restaurants. On game days the streets are packed with
fans and folks just looking for a good party.
Also not to be overlooked is Haymarket Park, just a ½ mile west of Memorial Stadium,
another in the wave of retro minor league ballparks and home for Huskers Baseball
and the independent league Lincoln Saltdogs. Their parking lots are open on game
days for tailgating and the ballpark offers pregame entertainment and concession
stands are also open for business.
Memorial Stadium opened in 1923 as a much smaller facility, and numerous
expansions and upgrades bringing the venue to a capacity of over 81,000 by the 2006
season. The current renovations will include additional seating in the north end zone,
state of the art video scoreboards and premium seating. Nonetheless, take a walk
around the outside perimeter of the building, and much of the original façade remains
in place just as it was when it was built. Inscriptions are carved above each corner of
the stadium, commemorating those Nebraskans who served and sacrificed in
conflicts going back to the Civil and Spanish American Wars.
In addition to a colorful tailgate scene, pregame activities include a music stage on the
practice field north of the stadium and food stands a plenty. The west side of the
stadium has a fine museum with plenty of photos and exhibits… definitely worth
checking out.
One of the cool traditions here at Nebraska is the “Tunnel Walk”, where Cornhuskers
players mingle with the fans through the end zone concourse as they make their way
onto the field.
Besides the sea of red jersey clad fans, you know you are in a special place just by
looking at the façade in the seating bowl and seeing the list of 5 national titles and 43
conference titles. The storied program boasts of many academic all-Americans and
football stars.
Lincoln, Nebraska is off the beaten path in terms of America’s sports cities, but make
no mistake – Nebraska Cornhuskers football is one of THE elite and special college
football experience and a must see for the sports traveler. We would be happy to return
here any time!
MEMORIAL
STADIUM
Lincoln,
Nebraska
Saturday,
October 29,
2005
Oklahoma
Sooners
at
Nebraska
Cornhuskers
STADIUM
Lincoln,
Nebraska
Saturday,
October 29,
2005
Oklahoma
Sooners
at
Nebraska
Cornhuskers
| Lincoln, Nebraska |
Memorial Stadium