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Why Nebraska Football Won’t Have Alternate Uniforms in 2024
During his appearance on the Sports Nightly radio show, Nebraska head football coach Matt Rhule said the Huskers will not wear an alternate uniform in the 2024 season.
Rhule said “there’s no alternate uniform this year.” Nebraska has worn one alternate uniform per year since 2012.
Due to design and production lead times needed to make the 125+ uniforms for the team, plus all of the retail merchandise, Nebraska and Adidas work two years ahead. This means any decisions on alternate uniforms for 2024 were made in 2022.
Coach Rhule did not go into detail on why “there was nothing planned for this year”, simply saying it “was just sort of a philosophical decision.”
Personally, I think “philosophical decision” is Rhule’s polite way of alluding to who made the ultimate decision: former Athletics Director Trev Alberts. While I’ve long believed that Alberts was not a fan of Nebraska wearing alternate uniforms – he was a big proponent of maintaining a consistent “brand” across all of NU’s teams – I will acknowledge that Alberts was pretty busy in at this point two years ago.
For perspective, let’s flash back to the summer/fall of 2022:
Phew. I can see why Alberts would have been too busy for something like alternate uniforms.
But, good news! In 2022, it was clear Nebraska was on track to have its 400th consecutive sellout at some point in the 2024 season. The Huskers could bring back the 1962 throwbacks they wore for the 300th sellout in 2009. Most fans would be perfectly happy with the decision, and the “order alternate uniforms” box* would be checked off Trev’s to-do list.
*The original alternate uniforms from 2009 – helmets, jerseys, and pants – were auctioned off to fans after the game. Therefore, new uniforms would need to be ordered.
And yet, for some unknown reason, that didn’t happen. I have no idea why, but I have three possibilities (and my DMs are open to anybody who would like to discreetly share details). This is where I’m unsure of what happened next.
Today, Husker stores are selling a Frank Solich tribute jersey. While Solich was not on the 1962 varsity team (his playing career was 1963-65), the jersey looks a lot like what Nebraska wore in 1962 (and again in 2009).
Maybe the timing is a coincidence. It is quite possible that Nebraska is choosing to honor a former player, assistant, coach, and still very beloved Husker with a one-off replica jersey. Maybe it’s an NIL deal! Or, maybe – at some point – the plan was to do 1962 throwbacks for 2024, but something fell through.
We’ll likely never know what happened. Regardless, NU missed the window to get alternate uniforms for 2024.
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So, now what?
Could NU wear a previous alternate uniform? We know from multiple recruiting photoshoots that a handful of Blackshirt alternate jerseys from 2019 and 2020 still exist in the NU equipment room.
I don’t know if they still have enough to outfit the entire team for a “blackout” game in 2024. Probably not, but you never know.
In his radio show, Matt Rhule noted that “if our players had their druthers, they would definitely … come out white on white one game, or red on red one game.”
As I’ve previously written, his Baylor teams went monotone in 16 of his 39 games at Baylor. Maybe a color rush game becomes a reward for an upset or complete victory?
What does all of this mean for 2025? We know Nebraska chose to not do alts for 2024. Rhule said Adidas is currently working with NU (he specifically named equipment manager Jay Terry and NU’s marketing team) on an alternate for 2026.
But what about 2025? This would be another decision made by Trev Alberts (presumably with input from Rhule), so who knows if Alberts made a “philosophical decision” to sit out 2025 as well. If Nebraska does end up with an alternate uniform in 2025, expect it to be tame.
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As for me, I’m perfectly fine with Nebraska not having an alternate uniform this year.
While I’m a little disappointed that Nebraska once again blew an opportunity to go all out to celebrate an important milestone, I’m well aware of Adidas’ history of failures. Avoiding another Noid is always a win in my book.
On his radio show, Rhule – who played at Penn State under Joe Paterno – said “many people know that I’m a traditionalist. I love seeing traditional uniforms.”
I agree. Nebraska can – and usually does – look much worse with its non-throwback alternatives than the iconic scarlet and cream uniforms.
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May 24-30 marks Invasive Species Awareness Week. Nebraska Public Power District and Nebraska Game and Parks want to remind lake-goers to be careful and help prevent invasive species from getting into Nebraska lakes.
Nebraska Invasive Species Awareness Week provides an opportunity for residents to learn more about these species and discover how simple actions can help prevent their spread. Throughout the week, residents can learn more about invasive species impacting the state’s natural resources and economy, and what they can do to help prevent their spread. A series of webinars hosted by invasive species professionals will be held May 26-29 at 1 p.m. each day. On May 27, the public is invited to participate in an online invasive species trivia night, where participants can test their knowledge and win prizes from the comfort of their homes.
Invasive species are one of the leading threats to Nebraska’s natural resources, impacting ecosystems, outdoor recreation, agriculture, and state economies. From invasive plants crowding out native habitats to aquatic invasive species damaging waterways and infrastructure, prevention and education are critical to protecting Nebraska’s land and water resources.
Invasive species like zebra mussels can easily spread from one pond or lake to another if boat owners don’t fully drain all water from their watercraft after each use. Once zebra mussels enter a waterway, they attach to any available surface and reproduce rapidly, often clogging pipes and infrastructure.
The Nebraska water bodies with established zebra mussel populations are Lewis and Clark Lake, Lake Yankton, the Missouri River, Offutt Air Force Base Lake, and Beaver Lake near Plattsmouth. To combat the spread of zebra mussels and other aquatic invasive species, Game and Parks staff will conduct boat inspections at boat ramps statewide this summer. Since its implementation in 2020, the Aquatic Invasive Species Program has inspected more than 26,000 watercraft across the state.
Safety should remain a top priority when enjoying recreational activities on NPPD’s water resources, and the public is urged to follow all regulations set and enforced by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
Visit CleanDrainDry.org/ for more details on the Clean, Drain, Dry Procedure and OutdoorNebraska.gov/aquatic-invasive-species for information about invasive species in Nebraska. The public is encouraged to report any suspected observations of zebra mussels or other aquatic invasive species to Game and Parks at 402-471-7602 or at [email protected].
Nebraska Game and Parks is offering residents a chance to win prizes simply for getting outside and moving, as part of a challenge honoring America’s 250th birthday.
The Outdoor Nebraska 250-Mile Challenge invites participants to log miles through activities like walking, running, kayaking, horseback riding and more using any fitness app. The goal is to reach 250 miles before the end of the year. Once completed, participants fill out a form on the Nebraska Game and Parks website to become eligible for prizes.
Mike Selman, a regular walker at Zorinsky Lake, said the challenge caught his attention.
“I think it’s great, as long as you put in the time and effort,” Selman said.
Selman said getting outdoors is already a big part of his routine.
“I absolutely love it, I love being outdoors, just the beauty, the nature, the trees, the water,” Selman said.
He said one of his favorite aspects of the challenge is the opportunity to explore Nebraska’s many outdoor spaces.
“Especially here, around Zorinsky, Standing Bear, Flanagan, you got great opportunities and great places to go,” Selman said.
When asked if he planned to submit his miles, Selman did not hesitate.
“I’ll definitely think about it, most definitely,” Selman said.
Between Memorial Day and the end of the year, logging just over 1 mile a day would be enough to reach the 250-mile goal and qualify for prizes.
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The game will resume at 4 p.m. Friday and be televised on ESPN2. They will not play another game Friday, as Game 2 will now take place at 4 p.m. Saturday.
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