Grandpa was probably the most difficult convert.
You see, Lane Hovey's family was a Hawkeye family. He grew up in Adel, Iowa, about two hours from Iowa City. Grandpa liked the black and gold. Dad, too. And so young Lane followed their lead.
But favorite colors can change.
While in high school, the 6-foot-4, 205-pound wide receiver sent his highlight tape to both the Iowa and Nebraska walk-on coordinators looking for a chance. Only the Huskers bit.
"It was a weird feeling putting on that Nebraska 'N' the first time, but it didn't take long to turn over," the Husker junior said.