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WEBJan 26, 2018 · Among Nebraska's best-known traditions is that of the Blackshirts, the nickname for the Huskers' defensive unit. The nickname, originally two words (Black Shirts), dates to Bob Devaney's third season as coach and is derived from the black, pullover, contrast jerseys worn by defensive players in practice.
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WEBThe Blackshirts are the starting defensive players for the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team. History. The term dates back to the 1960s, and was inspired by the black jerseys that Nebraska's first-string defenders began to wear during practice.
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WEBAug 27, 2024 · When the Nebraska football team arrived at the training facility Tuesday morning, 12 players had a surprise waiting for them. The Nebraska coaching staff awarded 12 Blackshirts to its first-team defense, continuing a yearly program tradition.
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WEBOct 6, 2023 · Nebraska used an outstanding defensive performance to dominate field position and time of possession in a 20-7 Big Ten road victory at Illinois on Friday night. The Huskers improved to 3-3 on the season, while Illinois slipped to 2-4. The Blackshirts held Illinois to just 21 rushing yards on 19 carries in the game, marking the fifth time in six ...
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WEBDec 27, 2008 · It took several years before the state's newspapers started referring to the Husker defense as the Blackshirts, while the first mention of the Blackshirts in the Nebraska football media guide...