Huskers Live Question and Answer

We had the opportunity to run some questions by former Husker great, Dave Rimington. He is living in New York now and is President of the Boomer Esiason Foundation. He won the Outland Trophy in 1981 and 1982, as well as the Lombardi Award in 1982. Dave was inducted into the college Football Hall of Fame back in 1997 and the Huskers have retired his #50 jersey.

The Cincinnati Bengals drafted him in the first round of the 1983 draft and he played with them for 5 seasons. He also played two years with the Philadelphia Eagles before retiring from football at the end of the 1989 season.

Interview by Torrey Walker

Q: When you were being recruited, was there ever a doubt you were going to Nebraska?

A: No - I knew Nebraska was the place I wanted to play.

Q: Who was the toughest DT you ever went against, Pro or College?

A: Joe Klecko - Always had a hard time sleeping before I played against him, very strong and quick.

Q: Who talked the most trash across from you?

A: Howie Long - Great player and a witty guy.

Q: What game do you remember the most in Pro or College and why?

A: Oklahoma games were always a big deal and a lot of fun to be part of.

Q: What was the toughest loss for you in College or Pro and why?

A: Clemson - I really thought we were a better team and it was a devastating loss.

Q: Would you ever consider becoming the Athletic Director at Nebraska, and were you ever contacted before Tom Osborne was hired?

A: Sure it would be a dream come true. No I wasn't contacted by the university.

Q: Why did you start the Rimington Football Camp?

A: Football has allowed me many great opportunities and the football camp is a chance to give back to my community.

Q: What was your experience like living in Hong Kong?

A: Hong Kong was a very fun and exciting place to live at that time. I used to get stopped on the streets and asked if I would like to play rugby.

Q: When did you get involved with the Boomer Esiason Foundation and why?

A: Boomer asked me to help him after his son Gunnar was diagnosed in 1993. I agreed because Boomer is a great friend and the cause was very important.

Q: Do you think we will have a cure for Cystic Fibrosis in the near future?

A: Although the search for cure has not gone as quickly as we had hoped.. We have seen some good progress. I am very hopeful that we could find a cure in my lifetime.

Q: What’s your favorite movie of all time?

A: Rocky.