A New Tradition for Husker Football
The Tunnel Walk
A Tradition in the Making
The year was 2004, and head coach Bill Callahan led the Huskers into a new era. With a disappointing start, they were looking for a way to rally the team and the fans.
On September 4, the Huskers took the field against the Nevada Wolfpack. As the team ran out of the tunnel, they were greeted by a sea of red-clad fans.
The fans had lined up 2 hours before the game, cheering and waving signs. The roar of the crowd was deafening, and the Huskers were visibly pumped up.
It was later revealed that the tunnel walk was the brainchild of athletic director Steve Pederson. He had seen similar traditions at other schools, and he thought it would be a great way to add excitement to Husker home games.
The tunnel walk was an instant success. The fans loved it, and the players fed off the energy of the crowd. The Huskers went on to win the game, and the tradition of the tunnel walk was born.
The Tunnel Walk Today
The tunnel walk has become one of the most popular traditions in college football. Every home game, thousands of fans line up outside Memorial Stadium to cheer on the Huskers as they run out of the tunnel.
The tunnel walk is more than just a tradition. It's a symbol of the passion and support that Husker fans have for their team. It's a reminder that the Huskers are a family, and that they're in this together.
If you're ever lucky enough to experience the tunnel walk, be sure to take it all in. It's an experience that you'll never forget.
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