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Hawkeyes and Cornhuskers introduce “The Heroes Game”

July 30, 2011
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Hawkeyes and Cornhuskers introduce “The Heroes Game”

The B1G continues to disappoint when it comes to marketing and gimmicks.  This time the thanks goes to Iowa and Nebraska, who decided to dub their newly created rivalry game “The Heroes Game.” The notion behind this game is to honor one hero from each respective state prior to the annual match-up.  Friends, neighbors, co-workers, or pretty much anyone who has a voice will nominate each hero from each state.  Aside from pre-game and on-filed recognition, the school will...

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