Dave Feit

Dave Feit

Dave Feit began writing for HuskerMax in 2011. Follow him on Twitter (@feitcanwrite) or Facebook (www.facebook.com/FeitCanWrite)

Sep 20, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Collin Dixon (17) runs after a catch against Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Marques Buford Jr. (3) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium.
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Dave Feit: Hard Lessons and Silver Linings in Nebraska Football’s Loss to Illinois

The Huskers are not yet at a place where they can show up and expect to win. There’s still much work to be done.

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Aug 31, 2013; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers fans hold up  shoes prior to the second-half kickoff against the Wyoming Cowboys at Memorial Stadium.
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Dave Feit: 400 Husker Sellouts in 40 Stats

Dave Feit rolls out facts and figures about the Huskers' 62-year-old Memorial Stadium sellout streak, which reaches 400 games Friday night.

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Nov 7, 2015; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Joshua Kalu (10) celebrates with teammates after defeating the Michigan State Spartans 39-38 at sold-out Memorial Stadium.
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Dave Feit: The Nebraska Football Sellout Streak at 400

Regardless of what we think about the streak as it exists today - and what might happen in the future - we've earned the right to celebrate our achievement.

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Nebraska wide receiver Jaylen Lloyd gains 59 yards on a catch against Northern Iowa while Rahmir Johnson looks for someone to block.
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Dave Feit: It Wasn't Perfect, but Let's Not Nitpick the Huskers' 31-Point Win

The Huskers' victory over Northern Iowa showed that coach Matt Rhule isn't concerned about style points

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Nebraska linebacker Princewill Umanmielen sacks Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders. The play was negated by an offside penalty.
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An Old-School Effort Might Be the Sign of a New Trajectory for Nebraska Football

Dave Feit says the Huskers took care of business against Deion Sanders' Colorado Buffaloes in a way the 1994 team can appreciate. Does it mean Matt Rhule's Nebraska program is ready to launch into bigger things?

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Sep 9, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Gabe Ervin Jr. (22) runs with the ball against Colorado Buffaloes linebacker Jordan Domineck (44) in the first quarter at Folsom Field.
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Nebraska Football vs. Colorado: Dave Feit's Four Keys to the Game

What the Huskers must do to come out on top Saturday night against the Buffaloes

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Colorado fans stormed the field after wins over Nebraska in 2019 (above) and 2023. Should Nebraska fans return the favor Saturday night if the Huskers beat the Buffs?
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Nebraska Football: To Storm or Not to Storm the Field?

Dave Feit weighs in on the debate heading into the Huskers' showdown against Colorado: "Let the kids be kids" vs. "act like you've been there before."

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Aug 31, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) runs onto the field before a game against the UTEP Miners at Memorial Stadium.
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Dave Feit: Tantalizing Possibilities for Nebraska Football

Sure, it was an inferior opponent. But there were moments during the 2024 opener against UTEP that fueled optimism about the Huskers’ ceiling.

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Oct 28, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule during the fourth quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium.
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Nebraska Football: A Breakthrough Would Be Nice, but Progress Will Suffice

Dave Feit is OK with the Huskers staying on schedule with coach Matt Rhule's previous rebuilds. He'd be happy with a bowl game this season, but he certainly wouldn't turn down a more substantial leap forward.

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Oct 1, 2022; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers fans cheer during a break between quarters against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium.
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Dave Feit: Questions for the 2024 Nebraska Football Season

What is the Huskers' "Andy Dufresne Moment"? Which rule change will have the greatest impact on Nebraska's season? Which players are primed for breakout seasons?

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Sep 23, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers tight end Thomas Fidone II (24) runs for a touchdown after a catch against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium.
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2024 Nebraska Football: Reasons for Optimism

Dave Feit sees plenty of substance behind Husker fans’ high hopes for a breakthrough season

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Michigan State's Jaden Mangham intercepts a Nebraska pass during the first quarter on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
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2024 Nebraska Football: Reasons for a Reality Check

Dave Feit says there are question marks that might warrant pumping the brakes on the Husker hype train.

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