Icks-Nay on National Title Alk-Tay

From The Herald, which serves Monterey County:

It’s a special environment, almost surreal to foreigners. Yet, if you’re a football player at the University of Nebraska there’s nothing like seeing that sea of fans wearing red on game days. Forget about living far away from the mountains and ocean; and having to deal with humidity. Carl Nicks, a former North Salinas High and Hartnell lineman, has had to adjust to being a household name in Nebraska. From The Herald, a newspaper that serves Monterey County:

“It’s a different world out here,” Nicks said. “These people know who you are, what position you play, where you’re from. At first, it was kind of weird. But you get use to it.”

On game days, the only thing you’ll find open in Lincoln are the bars. And that’s for the rest of the Nebraska fans who couldn’t land the hottest ticket in the state.

Heightened expectations have created a buzz for Cornhusker fans. Talk of chasing a national championship is more than just hype.

“Each day when we break huddle, we say national championship,” Nicks said. “The pieces are in place. You can’t get caught up in it. But there’s an aura of confidence.”

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Memo to Carl: You beat USC, and Husker fans will end their pre-dinner prayers with “National Championship.” (followed by “Amen”, of course)