The word husker is often associated with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln mascot, the Cornhuskers. However, there are many other synonyms for this word. Some alternatives include shucker, sheath cutter, and corn stripper. Each of these words refers to the process of removing the husk from an ear of corn. Other synonyms such as farmer, agriculturist, and tiller, refer to someone who might grow or harvest corn. Some more playful synonyms include cornhead, grinner, and stalk chaser, which are often used to describe avid fans of the Cornhuskers football team. Regardless of the synonym used, it is clear that corn and agriculture play an important role in the origin of this word.