OU's Frank Alexander (84) sacks Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez during the 2010 Big 12 Championship Game. The Sooners and Cornhuskers haven't played since that day on Dec. 4, 2010. (Photo by Chris Landsberger)

As you know, all my OU-Nebraska items are wildly popular. And not just on the north side of the Big Red rivalry. Sooner fans love to reminisce about the Cornhuskers, even if the series is more Big Dead than Big Red these days.

“Eliminating Nebraska has had the same effect on the OU football schedule as eliminating Christmas would have on my calendar,” wrote OU fan David Polley. “Sure, life has gone on without OU-Nebraska; but life would go on without Christmas lights, Christmas trees, singing carols and opening presents on Christmas morning.

“OU-Nebraska could disappoint when it was uncompetitive, but so can Christmas when favorite relatives can't be home for the holidays. That never made it less special to have -- and to look forward to all year long.

“I've never gone to Owen Field for a conference game with the same sensation and feeling of wonder that I used to go when Nebraska was in town, even when OU or Nebraska were shadows of themselves. Sure, there was always more to football than OU-Nebraska; but having Texas and OSU on the schedule and saying that's enough is like saying we don't need Christmas as long as we still have the 4th of July.