The Band Gets New Threads
Robbie and I went with my parents to the Cornhusker Marching Band‘s annual post-band camp exhibition at Memorial Stadium last night.
(Actually, first Robbie and I introduced my parents to the joys of Roost. My dad had the “Hai-Yaah”, my mom had the “Grape Escape” as a salad, and I had the “Ol’ Red”. We all three really enjoyed our meals.)
At first Robbie wasn’t quite sure why he was there.
Thousands of people filled the seats in Memorial Stadium’s west side.
Finally, Robbie noticed something was about to happen.
And the band took the field!
Perhaps the most interesting news of the night—at least in the short time we were able to stay—was that the band will don brand new uniforms this fall. The current “coats and capes” were introduced back in 1981 (I think), and though award-winning at the time, were definitely showing their age. The current “hot coats” (used on hot days) were introduced around 1999. It wasn’t clear from the announcement which uniforms the new ones will replace, nor was it clear if the new uniforms are a completely new design. I left with the impression that the band will start the 2008 season with an entirely new look, but I guess we’ll find out for sure next Saturday.
Go Big Red!
The Comments
Tom says If this was on the LJS online... August 23, 2008 at 10:47am
The 1st comment would probably be:
What?? Is this what my tax dollar goes to? New uniforms? In these economic times we should be re-using the ones from the 40s. I’m sure they have good use left. That Harvy Perlman (my sic) is probably involved in this. What a waste of Tax Payer / taxpayer money! Unbelievable. Next up in the arena shoved down our throats.
Sorry, it’s just a habit anymore. Personally I can’t wait to see the band.
Eric S says New Year new look August 24, 2008 at 7:22am
HAHA...well said. Perhaps its not only the fans that see this as a New fresh restart for the Huskers…
Perhaps there is more to the new look than just “the old equipment is getting worn out"…
If were going to rise in the rankings...we better look good doing it.
Six days till we see!
Go Bo!
Nikki says Drill Down August 24, 2008 at 12:58pm
I heard a trumpet won this year’s drill down. Wish I could’ve been there this year!
Thanks for the vid - I got goosebumps!
Jen says new uniforms?! August 24, 2008 at 8:56pm
As a Cornhusker Marching Band alum, I’m not sure what to think about the change. I really hope they keep the same look if they’re changing coats and capes… there’s a lot of pride in wearing those uniforms…
Rip says And the down fall of August 25, 2008 at 8:29am
And the down fall of the band continues!
CS says Oh good grief. Uniforms change. August 25, 2008 at 10:14am
Oh good grief. Uniforms change. Its not like it’s belittling your participation at the time. IF your playing centered around the costume you were wearing, you were doing it wrong. I get really tired of the constant complaining in Lincoln about EVERYTHING. Im sure there will be just as much pride in wearing these as there was before, especially since the band is much more selective now.
Jen says RE: Oh good grief. Uniforms change. August 25, 2008 at 10:23am
1. No one said it was belittling my participation at the time or even implying it.
2. There was no complaining, I just said I hope they keep the same look.
The band will always be the Pride of all Nebraska, it was just a sentimental thing from someone who was a member. It’s always been a very classy look, especially in coats and capes, I’m sure any marching band alum would agree.