Adam Carriker Gut Reaction: Nebraska Football's Ugly, Bounce-Back Win Over Purdue

The Huskers' performance in West Lafayette gave us reasons for concern but also for optimism

Adam Carriker Gut Reaction: 2024 Nebraska @ Purdue football

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Adam Carriker was very intrigued by the Nebraska vs. Purdue game! First, this was a must-win game for the Huskers! Next, how would Nebraska respond to a tough loss in its previous game and how would the Huskers respond to their first road game of the year, with an early start time? Nebraska showed early on why fans have a right to be concerned, but they also showed in the second half just why some experts still believe they could win eight games or more. You'll very rarely find unbridled honesty and unique insights like this anywhere else. Enjoy!

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Published Sep 28, 2024 | Modified Sep 28, 2024

Adam Carriker

Adam’s dream of playing for the Huskers came to fruition. He was twice named first-team All-Big 12, leading the conference in sacks and winning the Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year award his senior season, along with several other awards, including finishing with All-America honors, in addition to being named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll three times. He’s also been named to Nebraska’s All-Century Team, voted The Best Husker Defensive End since the start of the new millennium, and has been inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame. Adam went on to play eight years as a Defensive Lineman in the NFL with the St. Louis Rams and Washington Redskins. He was drafted in the 1st round, winning Rams Rookie of the Year; he’s the only Ram in franchise history to start all 16 games as a rookie. He also won the Strongest Redskin award multiple times during his career in the NFL. Since retiring, he’s experienced great success in the business world and has also appeared multiple times on National Television and Radio Shows, and currently hosts his highly popular show, the Carriker Chronicles, aka, the People’s Show, which has been viewed by millions!

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