1983 Nebraska Cornhuskers football "The Scoring Explosion" Ricky C Simmons #7

Ricky C. Simmons played for The Nebraska Cornhuskers 1979-1983 and played in the 1984 Orange bowl vs. Miami. Under the leadership of Tom Osborne he was part of "The Scoring Explosion". Ricky's team mates included The Triplets - Mike Rozier, Turner Gill, and Irving Fryar. After the 1984 Orange Bowl, Ricky was drafted into the USFL and in 1986 was drafted to the NFL to play for the Atlanta Falcons.
Currently Ricky is a Motivational Speaker / Substance abuse counselor.
Ricky C. Simmons is blessed with the ability to reach all age groups, about the dangers of Drug and Alcohol Abuse. for more information visit www.rickycsimmons.org or call 402-261-3710

[@davidklein7962]

Ricky you da man!!

[@Baltimorehop]

What's good witcha Rick. Man, I was a Cornhusker NUT in '83. I grew up in the Bronx, New York and I know for sure, me and my homeboy's Llewellyn and Charles were the ONLY Cornhusker Fanatics in the entire City of New York. Well to the extent of how we carried it. I had my own mesh Cornhusker waistline jersey (#1) made and I had a white satin, with red lines around the waist band, wrist and neckline with NEBRASKA on the in an arch. I even had the white turf Nikes with the red swoosh like yall wore on game day. Yeah, yall were my heart. I really believe both you guys and Miami created that swagger of football that is still in style in today's football. You can throw Oklahoma in there as well. It was just something about the way yall carried yourselves on the field. Glad to know you have a page up and I definitely sub'd. Be well #7!

[@rickycsimmons8975]

Thanks Baltimorehop! Thanks for the Love! Stay Positive & Stay in touch! #AnotherDayinParadise

[@davefleming1117]

Have mercy do i miss those days..PHYSICAL FOOTBALL. discipline Coach Osborne demanded that...

[@sellison15]

Love my friend Ricky C. Simmons ! Go Big Red!

[@reggieraines305]

Congrats RICKY!!

[@boblyons8170]

I still can't believe Fryer dropped that pass at 1:00

[@errose5967]

That miami game was thrown, by fryer and rozier.

[@Johnshaft1970]

I'll be sure to let Simmons, Fryar, And Rozier Know You Said That.

[@kevinvilmont6061]

Fryer for sure. Rozier did sprain his ankle. U can see it in `a different angle than the original broadcast . But fryer dropped that ball on purpose. The evidence is hardly debatable. Added to what we now know about IF.

[@tracyisbest]

I'd like to personally thank them then for that. Not to mention all of the other future Cornhuskers who dropped balls, missed blocks, got sacked, creamed etc. when they played Miami in future bowl games. Thanks, Cornhuskers! We couldn't have done it without you!! ;)

[@boblyons8170]

@@tracyisbest We seemed to do it Jan 1, 1995.

[@rickycsimmons8975]

#AnotherDayinParadise

[@rickycsimmons8975]

Back in the Day! #AnotherDayinParadise

[@brauckstar]

Back when Nebraska wasn’t worse than Kansas

fryer got money to throw that game.Thats why People dont care to hear about him!