Except for Suh, Rich Glover may have been the next best Nebraska defensive linemen Nebraska has ever had!!!!!
🏈 Rich Glover is a legendary figure in Nebraska football history, and his legacy still resonates today. Here's a look at what happened to him and why he's so revered:
🌟 College Career at Nebraska
Played for the Nebraska Cornhuskers from 1970 to 1972 under coach Bob Devaney.
Was a key defensive tackle on Nebraska’s back-to-back national championship teams in 1970 and 1971.
In the iconic 1971 “Game of the Century” against Oklahoma, Glover recorded 22 tackles, a performance still talked about today.
In 1972, he won both the Outland Trophy and the Lombardi Award, making him one of only a few players to win both in the same season.
Finished third in Heisman Trophy voting in 1972—an extraordinary feat for a defensive player.
His jersey number #79 was retired, and he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1995.
🏈 Professional Career
Drafted in the third round of the 1973 NFL Draft by the New York Giants.
Played for the Giants (1973), Shreveport Steamers (1974) in the World Football League, and the Philadelphia Eagles (1975–1976).
His professional career was cut short due to injuries.
👨🏫 Life After Football
Glover later served as a coach, including a stint on Coach Tony Samuel’s staff at New Mexico State through the 2004 season.
He’s remained connected to Nebraska and is frequently honored in retrospectives and interviews, including being named to Sports Illustrated’s NCAA Football All-Century Team.
Rich Glover’s impact on Nebraska football is monumental—not just for his stats, but for the heart and grit he brought to the game.
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