the story
Tom Osborne's chase for a National Championship began in 1973 when he was named the head coach of the Nebraska Huskers on the back of repeat national titles in ‘70 and ‘71. It would take 21 years before the Huskers would reach the goal that the fans, the team, the state of Nebraska, and Coach Osborne lived and breathed. But amid the triumph, a more significant struggle brewed off the field. Crippled by controversy and dropped to their knees with tragedy, the Nebraska Husker program defied all odds by winning three National Championships in four years. Featuring new interviews with famous fans like Peyton and Archie Manning, Larry the Cable Guy, and numerous NCAA and NFL legends, DAY BY DAY is the riveting untold story of one of the most dominant, celebrated, and controversial football teams ever.
FROM THE PRODUCERS
Producers Justin LePera, Mark Brungardt and Josh Davis with Coach Tom Osborne | Memorial Stadium | Lincoln, NE
From 1993 to 1997 there is no doubt that one football team reigned supreme above all others. In the season of 1995, they would be claimed the most dominant in college football history. Many of the athletes would continue on to have successful NFL careers. Their coach would end his career being carried off the field after winning his third National Championship. The roars of the crowd, flashbacks of highlights, and stories about the legends who played on these teams continue to echo through the farmlands of the midwest some 20 years later. There have been many dominant programs throughout the years in college football, but this team and their story is unlike any other.
That is why former Husker players, Mark Brungardt and Josh Davis, felt it was important to partner with Hollywood's premier Sports Documentary filmmaker and producer, Justin LePera to tell this story.
ABOUT THE STORYTELLERS
Director, Justin LePera, started his career at Warner Brothers, working for top producers like Jerry Weintraub, Dylan Sellers, and Oscar-winner Akiva Goldsman, to name a few. From Warner Brothers, LePera began producing and directing feature films. His third film, the critically acclaimed and multi-award-winning film Isolated, now seen on Amazon Prime, catapulted LePera to one of the top up and coming documentary directors. He has produced television series for National Geographic, History Channel, Discovery Channel, and HGTV. The success of LePera’s projects landed him features in Rolling Stone Magazine, Yahoo Sports, Piers Morgan Live, NBC Nightly News, Right This Minute, ESPN, and ABC World News.
Tim Gordon is one of Hollywood’s top cinematographers specializing in sports content. Gordon has worked on numerous Hollywood films including Enemy of the State, Deep Impact, and Wedding Crashers. Specializing in sports cinematography, Gordon overseas all the cinematography for the Washington Redskins, Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards, and Washington Nationals. Gordon has also worked on numerous sports shows for ESPN such as Sports Science and Sports Center. Gordon's won multiple Emmy’s for his cinematography in sports.
Joe Mastromonaco is a Hollywood editor specializing in non-fiction film and television. Mastromonaco has partnered with Justin LePera on numerous documentaries and television shows such as Isolated. Mastromonaco has four Emmy nominations for Best Editor.
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A Special Thank You
Thank you to the Husker Greats and many others for allowing us to tell the greatest sports story of all. Your support has ensured that this documentary will be a tribute to a remarkable era for the University of Nebraska, Husker Nation, and the football coaches and players who lived it.
