Great capsule summary from the Journal Star, Huskers Triple Lindy

The “Overall” section of the Lincoln Journal Star’s postgame Report Card sums up my feelings exactly:

"

For the first time in a long, long time, the defense played with an attitude, something the crowd could sense and appreciate in that long third-quarter New Mexico State drive. Still some kinks to work out — penalties, in particular — but a performance like Saturday’s is the perfect lift heading into a bye week. Two weeks to prepare for the first big test, and everyone’s feeling better.

"

Brian Christopherson on the return of mean Lyndon Murtha:

"

The O-line seemed bolstered by the return of senior Lydon Murtha who, after two weeks of missed games because of a leg infection, looked mean and ready to play football again while manning the right tackle spot. During one nifty 58-yard Lucky run in the third quarter, Murtha kicked the helmet that had fallen off a New Mexico State player.

"

More on the Joe Ganz Triple Lindy, which has only been accomplished by the legend Johnny Rodgers and Heisman Trophy winner Eric Crouch.

If you had to rank these three Nebraska Triple Lindy performances based on level of competition and magnitude of game, it goes:

1. Johnny Rodgers
2. Eric Crouch
3. Joe Ganz

"

Joe Ganz tonight against New Mexico State (Huskers win 38-7):

• Caught a 20-yard pass from running back Marlon Lucky
• Ran 33 yards for a score
• Threw 35-yard pass to Mike McNeil

Eric Crouch in Nebraska’s 45-0 win over California (1999 in Lincoln)

• Rushing TDs: 1, 4 yds.
• Passing TD: 70 yds to Tracey Wistrom
• Receiving TD: 60 yds from Bobby Newcombe

Johnny Rodgers in Nebraska’s 40-6 win over Notre Dame (1973 Orange Bowl)

• Rushing TDs: 8, 5, 4 yds.
• Receiving TD: 50 yards from David Humm
• Passing TD: 52 yds to Frosty Anderson

"