College football traditions: ‘Nebraska Nice’ fans pride themselves on being friendly to visitors

College Football Traditions: Nebraska Fans' Hospitality

A unique tradition has emerged among Nebraska fans, who take pride in being friendly to visitors. After a game where the Cornhuskers defeated Houston Christian by more than seven touchdowns, a group of Nebraska fans waited near the tunnel leading to the visitors' locker room to greet the opposing team's players.

"Chin up, chin up,"

said Braxton Adrian, a 26-year-old welder from Lincoln, as he slapped hands and patted shoulder pads. He also wished them

"Good luck with the rest of your season."
Adrian has been greeting visiting players after games since 2006, when his older cousin taught him that it was the right thing to do.

Author's summary: Nebraska fans show hospitality to visitors.

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KNOP KNOP — 2025-10-26

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