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Nebraska balloon tradition halted for 2022 season

Nebraska balloon tradition halted for 2022 season

One of the longest-standing traditions in college football won’t occur this fall. Since the 1940s, Nebraska fans at Memorial Stadium have released red balloons after the Huskers score their first touchdown of a game. The tradition will not continue during the 2022 season, Nebraska athletic director Trev Alberts announced Monday. Alberts explained during a radio interview that a global helium shortage is the main reason the red balloons will not be handed out before games. Alberts also cited… Source link

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