The Nebraska Cornhuskers are reintroducing a mascot that dates back nearly 50 years but recently underwent a modification in reaction to the evolving meaning of a common hand gesture.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers revealed a new look for its mascot Herbie Husker on Monday. The so-called "modernized version" of the logo features a blonde-haired man with overalls and boots.

Michael Hickey/Getty Images The University of Nebraska has changed its mascot's hand gesture associated with white supremacy. Nebraska Cornhuskers mascot Herbie Husker is seen here at a game in ...

The beloved mascot will now be on the halfcourt logo at PBA, Dannen announced. Currently, a script “Huskers” sits at half court, but that will be changing in 2025-26.

Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen announced a 'major' upgrade to the Huskers' home basketball court next season. Pinnacle Bank Arena will see the half-court logo change for the 2025-26 season.

Nebraska athletics unveiled a new-look Herbie Husker logo on Monday, and the new mascot will make his debut during Saturday’s Red-White game, Nebraska athletics director Trev Alberts said in a ...

On April 17, 2023, the Nebraska Cornhuskers unveiled the latest version of their beloved mascot, Herbie Husker. Herbie’s left hand no longer forms the “OK” symbol.

Herbie is the pride and joy of the Cornhusker nation, and in 1996, a former high school mascot became the first female to don the red hat-wearing costume.

Serving as Nebraska’s official mascot for almost 20 years, Herb truly reflected the success and glory of the 21st century of Nebraska football.

On April 17, 2023, the Nebraska Cornhuskers unveiled the latest version of their beloved mascot, Herbie Husker. Herbie’s left hand no longer forms the “OK” symbol. Instead, an index finger ...

The University of Nebraska has changed its mascot’s hand gesture after more than 47 years, the university said, after the traditional one became associated with racist groups.