Randy York’s N-Sider
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You had to be inside Nebraska’s locker room Tuesday to appreciate the magical moments when sophomore defensive tackle Mick Stoltenberg, senior defensive tackle Kevin Maurice and junior cornerback Chris Jones pulled fabled Blackshirts over their heads for the first time.
Blackshirts date back to Bob Devaney’s third year as Nebraska’s head coach and is the nickname for the Huskers’ defensive unit. The legendary locker room ceremony is derived from the black pullover, contrast jerseys worn by defensive players in practice.