Saturday's game began with a pregame ceremony that included the display of a large "Power of Red" banner and the performance of "God Bless the USA" by grammy award-winning artist Lee Greenwood before the Huskers took the Tunnel Walk onto the field from North Stadium for the first time since the 1973 season. This writer found the salute to the armed forces who have given their lives or have placed their lives in harms way very emotional. One person said "Am I in heaven" as Lee Greenwood sang.
Before the first tunnel walk, on the new HuskerVision big screen was the appearance of legendary broadcaster Keith Jackson, who whipped the crowd into a frenzy by stating there was no place better to be than Memorial Stadium on a college football Saturday. Two national guard members who were in Iraq opened the "door" to the tunnel as the Cornhuskers entered the field.
This writer was in the new North Stadium where his seats are in section 40 row 86. The new big screen was easy to see which was a concern before the game. The view of the game was great. The crowd was great. The players played great for a first game.
The only negative that could be said about the new North Stadium was the distance to the exit to get to and from your seat. It takes a little more time but it is manageable.
The whole event was an "experience" that many are looking forward to again this Saturday against Nicholls State.
What are your comments as to the pre-game and the new addition?
1 comment:
Huskers looked good for the first game. Quite a change to see NU go for it on 4th and 2 and throw the ball. Used to be option right, left or trap. Guess times change. Glad I am not a ticket holder in the North Stadium! Would get a little old wondering if the guy below you was a)mad you hit him with a peanut shell. b) admiring your latest new Husker apparel or c) trying to see the show on the big screen. I would guess C. Overall - great presentation of football, facilities and pre-game show!
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