THUNDERSTRUCK: Return of the Storm | Nebraska Football 2024

[Music] in America's Heartland where the plains roll endlessly and the spirit of its people is unshakable a legacy took root like thunder in the distance it began as a faint Rumble a murmur of greatness on the horizon the year was 1890 and from that moment on the Corn Huskers were destined to leave an indelible mark on the world of college football through the sweat and toil of young men and the wisdom of leaders the Nebraska Corn Huskers began to carve their name into the annals of history from the early days battles were fought and victories earned there were a force of nature building storm after storm until the skies themselves shook with their power the 1941 Rose Bowl was just the beginning the best was yet to come there were times when they seemed Unstoppable a Thunderclap that struck fear into the hearts of opponents Champions five times over they became a beacon of Excellence the storm had arrived and it was relentless the game of the century in 1971 a battle for the Ages was a testament to their dominance a moment when the nation Stood Still to witness the power of Nebraska football the awesome Nebraska Corn Huskers prove to their great coach Bob Dean and to the nation that they are the greatest national champions ever developed in the history of college throughout the 80s and 90s the Thunder rolled on under the guidance of coach Tom Osborne Nebraska became a juggernaut a team that others feared and respected the 1983 scoring explosion team though it fell short was a spectacle of power and precision but the Thunder never ceased and in the 9s Nebraska claimed its place as one of the greatest dynasties in college football history thunder thunder yeah yeah [Music] thund but even the mightiest storms can dissipate the Thunder qu quied and the victories grew scarce Seasons passed without the Roar of the crowds celebrating another championship yet the heart of husker Nation never wavered they knew that storms don't die they only regroup waiting for the right moment to strike again the fans stood by steadfast as the team worked tirelessly to reclaim the glory that once was today in the Calm before the storm a new energy is building the skies darken once more as young talant Rises sharpening their resolve in the quiet the black shirts are back symbolizing the return of that Fierce Nebraska defense like a thunderstorm gathering strength they prepare to unleash Fury upon unsuspecting opponents this year they stand as the Dark Horse the stor storm cloud on the horizon that no one sees coming in the shadows they have honed their craft and now they are ready to strike let them doubt let them scoff soon they'll feel it the ground shaking beneath them as the storm hits with the generational leader and a team starting for Glory the Huskers will not just make noise they intend to dominate and when the lightning strikes there will be no doubt Nebraska is back and this storm will not be stopped [Music]