History of Memorial Stadium
Memorial Stadium was first constructed in 1923 on the campus of the University of Nebraska. By the 1960's, the stadium was connected on all sides, and held a capacity of 65,000. In 1970, the University decided to install AstroTurf for a faster playing surface. 1994 was a historical year for Memorial Stadium. Two big screen replay monitors were installed in the stadium, making Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE the first college stadium to have this type of technology. In 1998 the field at Memorial Stadium was named Tom Osborne field in honor to the winningest coach in Nebraska football history. 1999 marked the addition of 42 skyboxes that were quickly sold. Also in 1999, the University of Nebraska became the first division one school to install FieldTurf for playing surface. FieldTurf is actual turf, but it resembles grass, and is much softer. As the 2002 season begins, Nebraska has sold-out 247 consecutive games, by far an NCAA record. Husker fans have filled the stadium to capacity each football Saturday since November 3, 1962. Coaches around the country have said Nebraska is one of if not the hardest places to play. The Huskers have enjoyed winning streaks at home that no other college has come close to. Entering the 2002 season, the Huskers enjoyed a 21 game home winning streak. On football Saturday's, Memorial Stadium is the third largest city in Nebraska at more than 77,000 fans. The University of Nebraska is currently looking into a plan to expand the stadium in the near future.
Memorial Stadium was renovated in 1999 to include 42 skyboxes.
Memorial Stadium has been sold-out since November 3, 1962.
On football Saturday's, Memorial Stadium is the third largest city in Nebraska.