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Nebraska is a Great Plains state of the United States. Nebraska gets its name from a Native American (Oto) word meaning "flat water", after the Platte River that flows through the state. Once considered part of the Great American Desert, it is now a leading farming state. Nebraskans have practiced scientific farming to turn the Nebraska prairie into a land of ranches and farms. Much of the history of the state is the story of the impact of the Nebraska farmer. Nebraskans are sometimes colloquially referred to as "Cornhuskers" (which is derived from the state nickname).

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Nebraska coach Connie Yori, center, and player Kelsey Griffin, right, watch the NCAA women's tournament selection show with teammates Monday, March 15, 2010, in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska, a No. 1 seed, faces Northern Iowa on Sunday in the first round of the college basketball tournament.

Nebraska coach Connie Yori, center, and player Kelsey Griffin, right, watch the NCAA women's tournament selection show with teammates Monday, March 15, 2010, in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska, a No. 1 seed, faces Northern Iowa on Sunday in the first round of the college basketball tournament.

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Nebraska coach Connie Yori raises her hands as she and players watch the NCAA women's tournament selection show Monday, March 15, 2010, in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska, a No. 1 seed, faces Northern Iowa on Sunday in the first round of the college basketball tournament.

Nebraska coach Connie Yori raises her hands as she and players watch the NCAA women's tournament selection show Monday, March 15, 2010, in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska, a No. 1 seed, faces Northern Iowa on Sunday in the first round of the college basketball tournament.

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Texas A&M forward Elonu Adaora (21) shoots over Nebraska guard Kala Kuhlmann (13) in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M won 80-70.

Texas A&M forward Elonu Adaora (21) shoots over Nebraska guard Kala Kuhlmann (13) in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M won 80-70.

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Nebraska head coach Connie Yori reacts to a call during the second half against Texas A&M during an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M won 80-70.

Nebraska head coach Connie Yori reacts to a call during the second half against Texas A&M during an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M won 80-70.

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Nebraska forward Kelsey Griffin (23) and Texas forward A&M Damitria Buchanan (2) scramble for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M won 80-70.

Nebraska forward Kelsey Griffin (23) and Texas forward A&M Damitria Buchanan (2) scramble for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M won 80-70.

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Texas A&M forward Danielle Adams (23) shoots over Nebraska center Catheryn Redmon (44) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M won 80-70.

Texas A&M forward Danielle Adams (23) shoots over Nebraska center Catheryn Redmon (44) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M won 80-70.

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Nebraska forward Cory Montgomery (40) shoots over Texas A&M forward Adaora Elonu (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M won 80-70.

Nebraska forward Cory Montgomery (40) shoots over Texas A&M forward Adaora Elonu (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M won 80-70.

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Nebraska's Kelsey Griffin (23) shoots as Texas A&M's Adaora Elonu (21) defends during the first half an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Basketball Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

Nebraska's Kelsey Griffin (23) shoots as Texas A&M's Adaora Elonu (21) defends during the first half an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Basketball Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

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Nebraska's Chantae McMillan throws during the shot put competition of the pentathlon during the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championship in Fayetteville, Ark., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

Nebraska's Chantae McMillan throws during the shot put competition of the pentathlon during the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championship in Fayetteville, Ark., Saturday, March 13, 2010.

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Nebraska players, from left, Kelesey Griffin, Jessica Periago, and Meghin Williams sit on the bench as they watch their team play Texas A&M during an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Top-seed and undefeated Nebraska lost their semifinal game 80-70.

Nebraska players, from left, Kelesey Griffin, Jessica Periago, and Meghin Williams sit on the bench as they watch their team play Texas A&M during an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Top-seed and undefeated Nebraska lost their semifinal game 80-70.

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Texas A&M's Danielle Adams, right, and Sydney Colson (51) celebrate after defeating top-seeded Nebraska 80-70 in a semifinal NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Adams scored 22 points in the game.

Texas A&M's Danielle Adams, right, and Sydney Colson (51) celebrate after defeating top-seeded Nebraska 80-70 in a semifinal NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Adams scored 22 points in the game.

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Texas A&M players, from left, Tyra White, Damitria Buchanan, Kelsey Assarian and Danielle Adams cheer on their team during an NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska at the Big 12 Conference tournament Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M defeated top-seeded Nebraska 80-70.

Texas A&M players, from left, Tyra White, Damitria Buchanan, Kelsey Assarian and Danielle Adams cheer on their team during an NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska at the Big 12 Conference tournament Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M defeated top-seeded Nebraska 80-70.

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Texas A&M coach Gary Blair gives support to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M defeated top seeded Nebraska 80-70.

Texas A&M coach Gary Blair gives support to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M defeated top seeded Nebraska 80-70.

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Texas A&M's Danielle Adams, right, and Sydney Colson (51) celebrate after defeating top-seeded Nebraska 80-70 in a semifinal NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Adams scored 22 points in the game.

Texas A&M's Danielle Adams, right, and Sydney Colson (51) celebrate after defeating top-seeded Nebraska 80-70 in a semifinal NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Adams scored 22 points in the game.

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Texas A&M forward Kelsey Assarian, right, grabs a rebound from teammate Danielle Adams (23) and Nebraska's Catheryn Redmon, back, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

Texas A&M forward Kelsey Assarian, right, grabs a rebound from teammate Danielle Adams (23) and Nebraska's Catheryn Redmon, back, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

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Nebraska forward Kelsey Griffin (23) takes a shot on the goal past Kansas State guard Brittany Chambers, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Basketball Conference tournament on Friday, March 12, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Griffin scored 24 points in their 63-46 win.

Nebraska forward Kelsey Griffin (23) takes a shot on the goal past Kansas State guard Brittany Chambers, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Basketball Conference tournament on Friday, March 12, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Griffin scored 24 points in their 63-46 win.

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Nebraska guard Dominique Kelley (24) takes a shot as Kansas State forward Ashley Sweat defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Friday, March 12, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

Nebraska guard Dominique Kelley (24) takes a shot as Kansas State forward Ashley Sweat defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Friday, March 12, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

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Nebraska guard Yvonne Turner, left, is fouled by Kansas State guard Ashley Sweat (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Friday, March 12, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

Nebraska guard Yvonne Turner, left, is fouled by Kansas State guard Ashley Sweat (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Friday, March 12, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

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Nebraska head coach Connie Yori, back left, Yvonne Turner (22) and Catheryn Redmon (44) congratulate Cory Montgomery, back right, after Montgomery hit a three point shot in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State at the Big 12 Basketball Conference tournament Friday, March 12, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

Nebraska head coach Connie Yori, back left, Yvonne Turner (22) and Catheryn Redmon (44) congratulate Cory Montgomery, back right, after Montgomery hit a three point shot in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State at the Big 12 Basketball Conference tournament Friday, March 12, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas State forward Jalana Childs, top, shoots over Nebraska's Catheryn Redmon (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Friday, March 12, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas State forward Jalana Childs, top, shoots over Nebraska's Catheryn Redmon (44) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Friday, March 12, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

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Nebraska coach Connie Yori, center, and player Kelsey Griffin, right, watch the NCAA women's tournament selection show with teammates Monday, March 15, 2010, in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska, a No. 1 seed, faces Northern Iowa on Sunday in the first round of the college basketball tournament.

Nebraska coach Connie Yori, center, and player Kelsey Griffin, right, watch the NCAA women's tournament selection show with teammates Monday, March 15, 2010, in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska, a No. 1 seed, faces Northern Iowa on Sunday in the first round of the college basketball tournament.

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Nebraska coach Connie Yori raises her hands as she and players watch the NCAA women's tournament selection show Monday, March 15, 2010, in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska, a No. 1 seed, faces Northern Iowa on Sunday in the first round of the college basketball tournament.

Nebraska coach Connie Yori raises her hands as she and players watch the NCAA women's tournament selection show Monday, March 15, 2010, in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska, a No. 1 seed, faces Northern Iowa on Sunday in the first round of the college basketball tournament.

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Texas A&M forward Elonu Adaora (21) shoots over Nebraska guard Kala Kuhlmann (13) in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M won 80-70.

Texas A&M forward Elonu Adaora (21) shoots over Nebraska guard Kala Kuhlmann (13) in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M won 80-70.

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Nebraska head coach Connie Yori reacts to a call during the second half against Texas A&M during an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M won 80-70.

Nebraska head coach Connie Yori reacts to a call during the second half against Texas A&M during an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M won 80-70.

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Nebraska forward Kelsey Griffin (23) and Texas forward A&M Damitria Buchanan (2) scramble for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M won 80-70.

Nebraska forward Kelsey Griffin (23) and Texas forward A&M Damitria Buchanan (2) scramble for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M won 80-70.

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