Explore the colorful and exciting history of University of Nebraska football in the first of a three-part documentary series, "Husker Century: Pioneer Spirit 1890-1940." With vintage game films, personal interviews and rousing tunes of the times, this program illustrates how the early days of Nebraska football parallel the history of the state and nation. Fans will learn how sons of immigrants found a common language on rough-and-tumble football teams led by hard-driving coaches such as "Jumbo" Stiehm, "Biff" Jones and "Bummy" Booth. A must for sports trivia buffs, this program catches the spirit of the early years of Nebraska football.

Husker Century Part II: Spirit of Play 1941-1972
Part two of the Husker Century trilogy describes the struggle and spirit that brought Nebraska's football from difficult times during World War II, through 17 losing seasons in 20 years, to the arrival of Bob Devaney. Exciting game films and interviews with former Huskers Dennis Claridge, Frank Solich, Jerry Tagge and Johnny Rodgers tell the inside story of the Devaney era, culminating with the "Game of the Century", 1971 Nebraska-Oklahoma. "Spirit of Play" chronicles the events and profiles the individuals who sparked the Big Red spirit that spread across Nebraska like a prairie fire.

Copyright 2000

Length is 94 minutes. Close captioned.

Husker Century Part III: Spirit of Champions 1973-2001 Part three of the Husker Century trilogy on University of Nebraska football starts with the beginning of the Osborne Era and concludes with Frank Solich leading the Huskers to the National Championship game in the 2002 Rose Bowl. See big game highlights and hear from the key players, coaches, and national sports figures as Nebraska builds one of the most dominant programs in college football history. HuskerVision cameras go behind-the-scenes as Osborne leads Nebraska to three national titles in his final four years as head coach. Hear from Husker greats like Turner Gill, Dave Rimington, Tommie Frazier, Jason Peter, Grant Wistrom, Scott Frost, Eric Crouch and many more. Experience the spirit that made champions: the rivalry with Oklahoma, the Blackshirts, the walk-ons, the incredible Husker fans, and the loyal coaches. It all adds up to a program unlike any other in college football.
Copyright 2002

Length is 125 minutes. Close captioned.