[Jon: This is Jimmy Sheil’s last column for us this season. We have enjoyed having him contribute for us, and especially the fun of joining his radio show even though the 2019 season didn’t work out the way everyone planned.]
As the field goal sailed through the uprights at the end of the Nebraska-Iowa game, it confirmed a few things.
One…Nebraska must still be Nebraska as the Iowa kicker went on an almost choreographed and prolonged celebration like they had just won a National Championship, instead of beating a 5-7 team.
Two…the kicker’s action made it clear they are still Iowa and know they have a low ceiling for their program by the way their fans have celebrated since “The Kick.