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Amie Just: A break-up letter to South Stadium as Nebraska proposes upgrades

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• Sep 28, 2023
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Nebraska athletic director Trev Alberts speaks during a news conference on Thursday at Hawks Championship Center.

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Photos: Louisiana Tech vs. Nebraska, Sept. 23

Nebraska's Alex Bullock (left) and Thomas Fidone celebrate a touchdown against Louisiana Tech at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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Nebraska's Anthony Grant escapes from a tackle by Louisiana Tech's Myles Heard during the third quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Quinton Newsome walks off the field following the game against Louisiana Tech at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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Nebraska's Malachi Coleman walks off the field after the Louisiana Tech game on Sept. 23, 2023, at Memorial Stadium.

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The stadium lights at Memorial Stadium are reflected in the eyes of Nebraska's Janiran Bonner as he walks off the field following the game against Louisiana Tech on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (first left) runs the ball past Louisiana Tech defenders, resulting in a touchdown, during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday.

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A Nebraska Football helmet is seen on the ground ahead of the game against Louisiana Tech at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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Louisiana Tech kicker Jacob Barnes scores a field goal despite pressure from the Nebraska defense in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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Louisiana Tech's Keldric Moody is tackled by Nebraska's Blaise Gunnerson on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Tristan Alvano kicks as Brian Buschini holds during a game against Louisiana Tech last September at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska defenders wrap up Louisiana Tech's Dakota Williams in the second quarter, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Memorial Stadium.

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Former Nebraska quarterbacks Taylor Martinez (left) and Adrian Martinez chat before a football game against Louisiana Tech on Sept. 23, 2023, at Memorial Stadium.

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Louisiana Tech's Keldric Moody (center) is tackled by Nebraska defenders, including Omar Brown (front left) and John Bullock in the first quarter, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Timmy Bleekrode runs with the ball for a fourth down trick play against Louisiana Tech in the second quarter, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Timmy Bleekrode runs with the ball for a fourth down trick play against Louisiana Tech in the second quarter, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Alex Bullock is tackled by Louisiana Tech's Cecil Singleton in the second quarter on Sept. 23 at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Tommi Hill has a pass intended for him broken up for Louisiana Tech's Keyshawn Paul on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule high fives Anthony Grant after he assited Nebraska's Thomas Fidone (not pictured) in scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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Louisiana Tech's Smoke Harris is held back by Nebraska's Omar Brown while Nebraska's John Bullock goes flying past after missing a tackle in the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule voices his discontent with a call while speaking with a game offical in the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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Nebraska's Billy Kemp prays in the endzone before the game against Louisiana Tech at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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Nebraska's Nash Hutmacher makes his way past Louisiana Tech's Landon Nelson at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 23.

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Game officials wait on the field while a play is reviewed in the third quarter at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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Louisiana Tech's Rason Williams and Nebraska's Nate Boerkircher dives after a fumbled ball in the third quarter at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule (right) voices his displeasure with a call with a game official in the third quarter at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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Nebraska's Alex Bullock is brought down by Louisiana Tech's Brevin Randle in the third quarter at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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Nebraska's Isaac Gifford (2) stops in his tracks to attempt a tackle against Louisiana Tech's Keldric Moody in the third quarter on Sept. 23 at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule sticks out his tounge as he walks the sideline in the third quarter at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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Nebraska's John Bullock lifts Louisiana Tech quarterback Jack Turner (right) for a tackle on Sept. 23, 2023, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Thomas Fidone (center) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown against Louisiana Tech in the fourth quarter on Sept. 23 at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Anthony Grant (23) scores a touchdown despite defense fromLouisiana Tech's Brevin Randle in the third quarter at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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Nebraska's Anthony Grant (23) scores a touchdown in the third quarter in the at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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Nebraska's Alex Bullock (left) high-fives Thomas Fidone after he scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter against Louisiana Tech on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Anthony Grant (center) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a third quarter touchdown against Louisiana Tech on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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The ball pops loose from the grasp of Nebraska's Tommi Hill on a run in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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Nebraska's Javin Wright attempts to bring down Louisiana Tech's Keldric Moody on Sept. 23, 2023, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Thomas Fidone runs with the ball after making a catch against Louisiana Tech last Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (left) is congratulated by teammate Nebraska's Alex Bullock after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg throws a pass in the third quarter at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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Nebraska players huddle in the middle of the field during a timeout in the third quarter at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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Nebraska's Anthony Grant runs the ball during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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Louisiana Tech's Myles Heard chases Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg as he runs the ball in for a touchdown in the fourth quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Billy Kemp (left) escapes from Louisiana Tech's Jeslord Boateng (3) and Willie Roberts (1) to score a touchdown at Memorial Stadium Sept. 23.

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Nebraska's Marcus Washington reacts after a ball thrown his way falls incomplete as Louisiana Tech's Willie Roberts (1) celebrates on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Marcus Washington (13) celebrates as his teammate Billy Kemp scores a touchdown in the second quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Isaac Gifford (bottom left) and John Bullock (right) tackle Louisiana Tech's Smoke Harris in the second quarter, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Kai Wallin chases after Louisiana Tech's Jack Turner in the first quarter, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Quinton Newsome (right) tackles Louisiana Tech's Decoldest Crawford, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (top) celebrates his touchdown against Louisiana Tech with teammate Henry Lutovsky in September at Memorial Stadium. Lutovsky has played just seven snaps in the last three games but is listed as the starter at right guard against Purdue.

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Fans take cover during a lightning delay in the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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A fan watches the rain fall during a lightning delay in the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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Fans take cover underneath the southeast ramp during a lighting delay in the fourth quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Fans leave the stands during a lightning delay at Nebraska's home game against Louisiana Tech, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Memorial Stadium.

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Fans react as the game against Louisiana Tech is being delayed due to lightning, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Memorial Stadium.

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Fans try to stay dry during the Louisiana Tech game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Memorial Stadium.

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Cornhusker Marching Band members wear their rain gear as they wait to leave the field in the fourth quarter due to a lighting strike in the area at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg looks to make a throw against Louisiana Tech in the second quarter, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Heinrich Haarberg (left) fights for yardage next to teammate Jake Appleget (right) as he is tackled by Louisiana Tech's Smoke Harris in the second quarter, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Timmy Bleekrode runs with the ball for a fourth-down trick play against Louisiana Tech in the second quarter on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Omar Brown (right) tackles Louisiana Tech's Smoke Harris in the first quarter, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Anthony Grant (23) is held back by Louisiana Tech's Zach Zimos (bottom) in the second quarter Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Billy Kemp celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Louisiana Tech in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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Nebraska's Billy Kemp scores a touchdown against Louisiana Tech in the second quarter on Sept. 23 at Memorial Stadium.

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Louisiana Tech's Dakota Williams (center) is wrapped up by the Nebraska defense during a run in the second quarter on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

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Nebraska's Omar Brown defends a pass to Louisiana Tech's Decoldest Crawford in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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Nebraska's Timmy Bleekrode (left) and Tristan Alvano (first left) celebrate after gaining a first down after a trick play in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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A pass intended for Nebraska's Billy Kemp is broken up by Louisiana Tech's Keyshawn Paul in the first quarter at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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UNL freshman Samantha Johnson and sophmore Ashley Steiner raise the tarp over their head while the band performs before the game at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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Member of the Husker marching band and fans are reflected in a sousaphone during a pregame performance ahead of the game at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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Husker marching band piccolo players perform during a pregame performance ahead the game at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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2023 PHOTO: Junior Husker marching band member Gabrielle Brady (first left) and sophomore Avryn Schardt perform during a pregame performance ahead of the game at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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Husker marching band senior Willem Schelley (center) plays the drums during a pregame performance ahead of the game at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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Sioux Falls, S.D., natives Chaya Decker , 4, and her sister Charis, 5, (from left) enjoy a pregame snack before the game at Memorial Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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Lincoln Bellamy of Cozad, 3, and his 14-month-old sister Penelope Bellamy walk the sidelines of Memorial Stadium before the Louisiana Tech game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Lincoln.

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Fans arrive at Memorial Stadium ahead of the Louisiana Tech game on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Lincoln.

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