At the time, the Cornhuskers’ official mascot was a brown-haired, more buff version of Herbie Husker who was introduced in 2003 and was not depicted as making the “okay” sign.

In the original logo, ... Nebraska Cornhuskers mascot Herbie Husker during the game against the Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 3, 2015, in Champaign, Illinois.

The mascot looks similar to the original overall-wearing, corn-carrying Herbie that was introduced 50 years ago. ... “Our fans are passionate about all things related to the Huskers, ...

At the time, the Cornhuskers’ official mascot was a brown-haired, more buff version of Herbie Husker who was introduced in 2003 and was not depicted as making the “okay” sign.

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.

LINCOLN, Neb. — 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.