Celebrities headed to Lincoln for USC game
Will Ferrell is a yes.
So is Keanu Reeves.
Henry Winkler is a no.
Snoop Dogg? Not fo’ shizzle.
On the eve of a Very Big Football Game, rumors of a Hollywood invasion abounded in this sleepy Midwestern burg.
Lucas Thomas heard them in the halls at East High.
Will Ferrell is coming to town to watch the game in Larry the Cable Guy’s skybox and there’s going to be a bunch of other celebrities there ...
The high school senior figured his friends heard the rumors from their parents who heard them from their neighbors who heard them from their co-workers who read them on the Internet on some site devoted to everythingimaginableabouthuskerfootball.
And so, after days of intense speculation, confirmation: Will Ferrell will be at Memorial Stadium.
The curly-headed actor plans to be on the sideline Saturday with the Trojans when they take on the Cornhuskers, USC Sports Information Director Tim Tessalone said Thursday.
And will he do his “Saturday Night Live” cheerleading routine?
Doubtful.
“He’s indicated he’s going to start at quarterback.”
Ahh, those California types. Always a comedian in the crowd.
USC home games are celebrity magnets, Tessalone said, with folks like George Lucas, Winkler, Nick Lachey, Snoop, Ferrell and others making regular appearances.
On the list to head to Huskerland this weekend: Ferrell, Reeves and San Francisco 49er Ronnie Lott.
“Cagney and Lacey” fans might catch a glimpse of Sharon Gless (Cagney) and her husband, the show’s producer, USC alum Barney Rosenzweig.
Although Tessalone couldn’t confirm it, the Snoop-is-going-to-show rumor lives on the UNL campus, junior Tara Farrester said.
Farrester also heard Luke Wilson of “Legally Blonde” and “Old School” fame might show up.
“I’m going to bring my camera and be prepared,” the business marketing major said.
Her goal: Get Ferrell and Larry the Cable Guy in the same shot.
Over at the Valentino’s To Go on 70th Street, Wade Hilligoss pondered the possibility of watching the USC game and seeing the funny guy from “Talladega Nights” on the sideline at the same time.
Not that he has tickets.
But for a game as big as this one — the No. 1 Trojans vs. the tradition-steeped No. 14 Huskers — he’d pay, oh, $75, the East High senior said.
Throw in Ferrell?
He’s in for $100.
If he does his ultimate cheer, all the better.
Reach Cindy Lange-Kubick at 473-7218 or clangekubick@journalstar.com.
So is Keanu Reeves.
Henry Winkler is a no.
Snoop Dogg? Not fo’ shizzle.
On the eve of a Very Big Football Game, rumors of a Hollywood invasion abounded in this sleepy Midwestern burg.
Lucas Thomas heard them in the halls at East High.
Will Ferrell is coming to town to watch the game in Larry the Cable Guy’s skybox and there’s going to be a bunch of other celebrities there ...
The high school senior figured his friends heard the rumors from their parents who heard them from their neighbors who heard them from their co-workers who read them on the Internet on some site devoted to everythingimaginableabouthuskerfootball.
And so, after days of intense speculation, confirmation: Will Ferrell will be at Memorial Stadium.
The curly-headed actor plans to be on the sideline Saturday with the Trojans when they take on the Cornhuskers, USC Sports Information Director Tim Tessalone said Thursday.
And will he do his “Saturday Night Live” cheerleading routine?
Doubtful.
“He’s indicated he’s going to start at quarterback.”
Ahh, those California types. Always a comedian in the crowd.
USC home games are celebrity magnets, Tessalone said, with folks like George Lucas, Winkler, Nick Lachey, Snoop, Ferrell and others making regular appearances.
On the list to head to Huskerland this weekend: Ferrell, Reeves and San Francisco 49er Ronnie Lott.
“Cagney and Lacey” fans might catch a glimpse of Sharon Gless (Cagney) and her husband, the show’s producer, USC alum Barney Rosenzweig.
Although Tessalone couldn’t confirm it, the Snoop-is-going-to-show rumor lives on the UNL campus, junior Tara Farrester said.
Farrester also heard Luke Wilson of “Legally Blonde” and “Old School” fame might show up.
“I’m going to bring my camera and be prepared,” the business marketing major said.
Her goal: Get Ferrell and Larry the Cable Guy in the same shot.
Over at the Valentino’s To Go on 70th Street, Wade Hilligoss pondered the possibility of watching the USC game and seeing the funny guy from “Talladega Nights” on the sideline at the same time.
Not that he has tickets.
But for a game as big as this one — the No. 1 Trojans vs. the tradition-steeped No. 14 Huskers — he’d pay, oh, $75, the East High senior said.
Throw in Ferrell?
He’s in for $100.
If he does his ultimate cheer, all the better.
Reach Cindy Lange-Kubick at 473-7218 or clangekubick@journalstar.com.
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