Saturday, September 16th, the Cornhuskers from Nebraska come to Los Angeles to meet the Trojans of U.S.C.
We have family from Nebraska (Omaha)and graduates from UN. My grandfather (Harold Hjersted) and his brother lived in a little town called “Rulo” population 32 about 70 miles from Lincoln or ‘Cornhusker Central’. Rulo was actually a big town before they moved the railroad across the Mississippi in the late 1800’s… then it dried up.
I was a bit surprised to find this picture of one of the few places to eat in the area of Rulo, Nebraska. I haven’t been there since around 1990 or so… but I do remember that they’re next to the river and serve up great fried catfish! YUM!
Notice the flag streamers atop the restaurant?… in common language, when folks put these on their business (gas stations, etc.) it usually means, “I’m dying here! Buy something quick…. before I close!” Sorry to say, Rulo population 32 old folks is not long for this world. It’s a quiet and beautiful place.
Anyway, we’ll be heading to the game this Saturday dressed in the obligatory cardinal and gold! It’s going to be especially fun bringing a wife who loves football.
In any event, it looks like the faithful from all sides are beating the drums:
Nebraska’s BULLhorns:
Nebraska Team Briming with confidence
Real Football 365
NCAA football — Nebraska
Trojan Faithfull:
Recruiting Catch-up
How Nebraska Stacks Up
Tribute to Troy
Others:
Week 3 Picks
Chuck’s Top 25
IRISH-TROJAN Blog (what the hell is that?)
Kevins Picks
FIGHT ON! TROJANS!
Roger Freberg