The new Herbie Husker is inspired by the original version — embracing the Cornhusker tradition and Nebraska's agricultural background — and celebrates the 50th year of the logo and mascot.

“Herbie Husker has been one of the iconic symbols of Nebraska Athletics for nearly 50 years,” Alberts said. “Our fans are passionate about all things related to the Huskers, and they have a ...

"Herbie Husker has been one of the iconic symbols of Nebraska Athletics for nearly 50 years,’ Trev Alberts, the vice chancellor and athletics director, said in a news release.

With the "okay" hand sign deemed to have taken on associations with white supremacists, Nebraska officials moved to give Herbie Husker a "We're No. 1" gesture.

LINCOLN — A University of Nebraska-Lincoln student and lifelong Husker fan is spreading cheer by adding a field of corn to the red sea.