Nebraska vs Wisconsin: The big game

Hi WA Huskers,
 
Well, it certainly wasn’t a cakewalk in the cozy high-altitude confines of Wyoming’s War Memorial Stadium last week, but the Huskers eventually pulled away to a 38-14 victory over a resurgent Cowboys team that seems to have the chops to make some noise in the Mountain West.
 
Now it’s on to the big matchup that has been circled on our calendars for months – the #8 Huskers visit the #7 Wisconsin Badgers for a rowdy night game that pits two undefeated teams in their Big 10 openers, with huge championship implications. The game is this Saturday Oct. 1, at 5pm Pacific on ABC.  More info here.
 
This we know: ESPN’s “Game Day” crew will be on the scene, the Huskers will come in as the underdog (currently 9 points), the Wisconsin O-line will be massive and their fans will Jump Around, and many Big Red fans will be sporting “blackout” colors for the day to distinguish themselves from the Badgers’ own version of the “Sea of Red.” (And what about the Huskers’ uniforms? The rumors continue to fly, not that it really matters, although NU’s equipment crew tweeted today that “Just to calm everyone's nerves we will be wearing our normal road uniforms & helmet @ Wisconsin.”)  Regardless, it should be a great scene and a raucous beginning to Nebraska’s Big 10 adventure, and hopefully a signature Husker win.
 
As always, we invite you to watch the game with your Big Red friends at our fantastic watch sites, where there’s a LOT going on this week, from live radio shows to stellar raffle prizes.
 
The Lucky 7 in Kirkland
This is our long-standing “Husker Headquarters” flagship watch site, located northeast of Seattle.
As with every week at the Lucky 7, we’ll have a great time and a terrific halftime raffle – this week’s marquee prize is a full size helmet autographed by Ndamukong Suh!
Please get there early to get a good seat, and try to keep the family dining area available for families with children -- minors are not permitted to sit in any other areas of the Lucky 7 so the available seating for families is only around 60-70 folks. 
 
O’Blarneys Pub in Olympia
The place to be for ravenous Husker fans in the South Sound!  Come early and be sure to get a good seat, and support the halftime raffle – this week’s big price is a Husker football autographed by the 1997 Championship team!
 
The Red Door in the Seattle / Fremont District
Our newest location – and closest to downtown Seattle! Wear red and come hang out with us at this fun spot.  
This week, WA Huskers will be sponsoring a live radio pre-game show from The Red Door, on KKNW/1150AM! The show will be from 3:30-4:30pm and will be hosted by Mike Roberge from KKNW along with Jared Niewenhuis from the local Wisconsin alum chapter, and WA Huskers’ own Steve "The Flash" Yoder. Tune in, or come down in-person!
 
Radio Broadcasts:
Can’t make it to a watch site? The game can also be heard via our partner station KKNW/1150AM (Bellevue) at 1150AM, on 98.9 HD Channel 3, or online at 1150KKNW.com
NOTE – If you like what you hear on the radio broadcasts, please consider donating to our radio fund or advertising your business on our broadcasts.)
 
Membership Drive Incentives at the Watch Parties:
As always, membership is the way that we surround ourselves with more and more great Husker fans and memories of Nebraska!.  And, it’s through our members that we’re able to continue to support many of our other programs in the Seattle metro area.  This year, to get you guys incented to get your dues in, those of you that purchase or renew a chapter membership for 2 or 3 years will receive a great new chapter t-shirt! 
 
LOOKING AHEAD:
After this weekend’s game, upcoming games are (times are Pacific):
Sat, Oct 8         Ohio St. (homecoming)        5:00 PM – ABC/ESPN
Sat, Oct 15       OFF WEEK
Sat, Oct 22       @ Minnesota                        12:30 PM – ABC
Sat, Oct 29       Michigan State                      TBD
 
Thanks, and GBR!
 
~ Submitted by Jason Grotelueschen, Bugeater ‘98
 
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