February 14, 2019

Huskers' halftime hoopla honors 150th year

N150 Charter Week photo story

Herbie Husker pops out of a birthday cake during the halftime celebration at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Feb. 13. Herbie was joined by Scott Frost, head coach of Husker football; Chancellor Ronnie Green; and Bill Moos, director of athletics.
Isabel Thalken | Athletics

Isabel Thalken | Athletics
Herbie Husker pops out of a birthday cake during the halftime celebration at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Feb. 13. Herbie was joined by Scott Frost, head coach of Husker football; Chancellor Ronnie Green; and Bill Moos, director of athletics.

Dear Old Nebraska U’s weeklong celebration of the 150th anniversary of its charter rolled onto center court Feb. 13 as the Husker men’s basketball defeated Minnesota, 62-61.

During halftime of the tilt at Pinnacle Bank Arena, fans were treated to a tribute to the university’s 150 years; a performance by Nebraska Steel, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s first student ensemble dedicated to playing steel drum music; and a jubilant Herbie Husker leaping from a cake.

Video: Husker Halftime Hoopla

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Head football coach Scott Frost, Nebraska's head football coach, shows off his throwing form as he hurls T-shirts into the crowd during the halftime celebration. He was joined on the court by Chancellor Ronnie Green and Bill Moos, athletic director.
Craig Chandler | University Communication
Head football coach Scott Frost, Nebraska's head football coach, shows off his throwing form as he hurls T-shirts into the crowd during the halftime celebration. He was joined on the court by Chancellor Ronnie Green and Bill Moos, athletic director.

Herbie Husker and the Nebraska cheer squad rally fans during pregame activities at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Feb. 13.
Craig Chandler | University Communication
Herbie Husker and the Nebraska cheer squad rally fans during pregame activities at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Feb. 13.

Nebraska Steel, the university's first student ensemble dedicated to playing steel drum music, performed during the Charter Week celebration on Feb. 13. The group is part of the Glenn Korff School of Music in the College of Fine and Performing Arts.
Craig Chandler | University Communication
Nebraska Steel, the university's first student ensemble dedicated to playing steel drum music, performed during the Charter Week celebration on Feb. 13. The group is part of the Glenn Korff School of Music in the College of Fine and Performing Arts.

Free T-shirts sit on a table prior to the start of the game. The shirts were available to student ticket holders.
Craig Chandler | University Communication
Free T-shirts sit on a table prior to the start of the game. The shirts were available to student ticket holders.

Chancellor Ronnie Green talks to Husker fans at halftime as Scott Frost (left) and Bill Moos look on.
Craig Chandler | University Communication
Chancellor Ronnie Green talks to Husker fans at halftime as Scott Frost (left) and Bill Moos look on.

Nebraska's Isaiah Roby smothers Minnesota's Daniel Oturu during a drive to the basket. The Huskers broke a seven game losing streak with a 62-61 victory over the Golden Gophers.
Craig Chandler | University Communication
Nebraska's Isaiah Roby smothers Minnesota's Daniel Oturu during a drive to the basket. The Huskers broke a seven game losing streak with a 62-61 victory over the Golden Gophers.

Husker fans celebrate during Husker men's basketball pregame festivities on Feb. 13.
Scott Bruhn | Athletics
Husker fans celebrate during Husker men's basketball pregame festivities on Feb. 13.

Husker fans are bathed in red at the start of the Charter Week halftime extravaganza at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Feb. 13.
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Husker fans are bathed in red at the start of the Charter Week halftime extravaganza at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Feb. 13.