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He saw it coming but let it happen anyway.
Scott Frost, the head coach of a team that was 0-6 going into the game, took what he said afterward to be “an inappropriate Gatorade bath.”
He had to say it. Gatorade baths are appropriate for coaches that win a championship. He followed up that comment by saying, “but there’s going to be a day around here when we’re celebrating more than one win.”
Those on the outside might laugh or mock a program for giving their coach a Gatorade bath after a win which brought their season record to 1-6.
Those on the inside, which include loyal Nebraska fans, who have been taking jab after jab this season probably thought that the Gatorade bath was not only appropriate but it was probably mandatory.
That win meant so much more than just the difference between 1-6 and 0-7.
It was the the exhale from the accumulation of a cancelled game, Martinez injury, not showing up against Troy, a severe humbling by Michigan, a “Yep, Frost was right, it did get worse before it got better” loss against Purdue, a same-old-thing beating by Wisconsin, and a “how did that happen?” loss to Northwestern.
Then the Minnesota game started. Nebraska started firing out of the gate to the tune of a 28-0 lead. I couldn’t help wonder how Nebraska is going to lose this one. I was mentally preparing myself for the loss.
That is what 0-6 will do to you.
Then Minnesota scored 22 straight points. Yep, here we go again.
Then Stanley Morgan made a play.
Well actually two plays. The senior from Louisiana caught a touchdown pass from Adrian Martinez before catching the important two-point conversion. The second catch might have been with one arm.
Unfortunately I couldn’t ignore the fact that while Nebraska was up by two touchdowns, it felt like the game was tied.
That is what 0-6 will do to you.
But as Stanley Morgan said after the game, “We weren’t going to take that ‘L’ today.”
And they didn’t. The defense got a huge 4th & goal stop and then a key red zone interception. The defense did just enough to let the offense take over the game. Which they did to the tune of 659 yards of total offense and 52 points. This is what the coaching staff has been selling to their players and fans.
Nebraska finally won their first game of the season and the players decided that their coach deserved a Gatorade bath.
That is what 0-6 will do to you.
Frost feels the emotions after first win as Husker coach - Brian Christopherson: 24/7 Nebraska
He felt joy. He felt relief. He felt a ... Gatorade shower?
Scott Frost smiled. "An inappropriate Gatorade shower," the Husker head coach said. He wasn't mad. He was glad his players were excited. They earned that excitement.
Just as long as they know...
Minnesota Loses to Nebraska 53-28 - The Daily Gopher
Minnesota lost to Nebraska today at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. Minnesota drops to 3-4 on the season, while Nebraska is no longer winless.
Now It Feels Like Nebraska's Scott Frost Era Can Really Begin | Hail Varsity - Brandon Vogel
With vintage numbers on offense, Nebraska finally got its first win under Scott Frost and now it feels like things can officially begin.
No Interest in 'Almost,' Nebraska Finally Finishes | Hail Varsity - Derek Peterson
Just make a few plays. That has been the curse to begin the season for Nebraska. The curse broke Saturday against Minnesota and the Huskers finally have a night they can feel good about.
Dog Days Are Over for Nebraska (at Least for Now) | Hail Varsity - Erin Sorensen
There's still plenty of work ahead for Nebraska, but the "dog days are over" for the Huskers after a win over Minnesota. For one night, at least.
Finally. Finally the Nebraska offense followed up a productive first drive. Finally the Husker defense set about limiting a foe and not busting for big plays or penalties at inopportune
After Nebraska gives Scott Frost his first triumph as Husker head coach, the team feels a combination of relief and joy. Get this: All the positive energy may actually have
FINAL | #Huskers 53, Minnesota 28
— Derek Peterson (@DrPeteyHV) October 20, 2018
The slide is over. It's finally over.
First win as the head coach at Nebraska! Game ball‼️
— ❄️ Nebraska Football ❄️ (@HuskerFBNation) October 20, 2018
Congrats, @coach_frost!#GBR pic.twitter.com/RTejqjhLHY
— Jay Moore (@jaymoore44) October 20, 2018
Nebraska has three players over 100 yards rushing.
— Christopher Heady (@heady_chris) October 20, 2018
Ozigbo: 152 yards, 2 TDs
Martinez: 125 yards, 1 TD
Washington: 109 yards, 1 TD
Nebraska averaging 9.2 yards per carry.
Held Ohio State to under 100 yards last week.
— Mike'l Severe (@MikelSevere) October 20, 2018
Adrian Martinez went 25-of-29 passing for 276 yards and 3 TDs and rushed 15 times for 125 yards and a TD.
— Robin Washut (@RobinWashut) October 20, 2018
Frost: “Those are senior numbers. Those aren’t 18-year-old numbers."
Scott Frost at the podium:
— Christopher Heady (@heady_chris) October 20, 2018
“It’s long overdue. This feels great.”
He has the game ball with him near the podium.
You can really feel the entire team’s respect and love for Scott Frost. I think it took awhile. But when asked about what the win meant to their head coach, every player I talked to tonight lit up.
— Christopher Heady (@heady_chris) October 21, 2018
Mo Barry: "This win was for the fans, the loyals, the people that never naysayed us. It's crazy. I'm happy that they stuck with us. The whole stadium was still packed. They were hyped the entire game. This is for them, because they deserve this. They deserve to be happy tonight."
— Brian Christopherson (@Husker247BC) October 21, 2018
Carlos Davis among those #Huskers who hadn't let 54-21 from last year slip from his mind. He felt the Gophers rubbed their noses in it a bit in that one. "If we could've, I wish we would have put 60 on them. Just kept it going."
— Brian Christopherson (@Husker247BC) October 21, 2018
PJ Fleck felt the strain. pic.twitter.com/a3oVjdni6Q
— Michael Bruntz (@michaelbruntz) October 21, 2018
Frost tonight called Devine Ozigbo, "A Sunday guy." Ozigbo: "I love playing the game and I definitely want to get as many opportunities to play as possible. ... God willing, I’ll get a chance next year, but this is it. If this is all I’ve got, I want to make the most of it.”
— Parker Gabriel (@HuskerExtraPG) October 21, 2018
FINALLY, THE CHAIR IS BACK IN LINCOLN
— $5 Bits of Broken Chair Trophy (@ChairTrophy) October 20, 2018
— Kelly Mosier (@kmosier42) October 20, 2018