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SEPT. 1 CREIGHTON/UNO CLASSIC OMAHA, NEB. 8 A.M.

SEPT. 15 WOODY GREENO/ LINCOLN, NEB. 10 A.M. NEBRASKA INVITATIONAL

SEPT. 29 KU RIM ROCK FARM CLASSIC LAWRENCE, KAN. 10 A.M.

OCT. 12 WISCONSIN ADIDAS INVITE MADISON, WIS. 1 P.M.

OCT. 28 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS EAST LANSING, MICH. 10:45 A.M.

NOV. 9 NCAA MIDWEST REGIONAL SPRINGFIELD, MO. 11 A.M.

NOV. 17 NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS LOUISVILLE, KY. 11 A.M.

Dates and times are subject to change. For updated schedule and race day information, visit Huskers.com.

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ED WEIR OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD STADIUM2012 TEAM CAPTAINS: BACK ROW (FROM LEFT): TREVOR VIDLACK, ISABEL ANDRADE AND JARREN HENGFRONT ROW: MARTINA BARINOVA AND SARAH PLAMBECK

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table of Contents/2012 roster & schedule ...... 1-2Table of Contents ..............................................................................1Quick Facts/Roster/Schedule ............................................................2

this is nebraska ............................................ 3-16Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational ..............................................3Lincoln: All-American City .................................................................4Omaha ...............................................................................................5University of Nebraska - Leading the Way .................................... 6-7Academic Success .......................................................................... 8-9Nebraska Academic Experience ......................................................10Nebraska Life Skills - Serving Leaders ..............................................11National Powers ........................................................................ 12-13Athletic Medicine ............................................................................14Husker Power and Nutrition ............................................................15Big Ten Conference .........................................................................16

Coaches and support staff ........................... 17-22Head Coach David Harris ........................................................... 18-19Volunteer Assistants/Support Staff .................................................20Athletic Director Tom Osborne .......................................................21Associate Athletic Directors Bob Burton & Pat Logsdon .................22

husker Women ........................................... 23-322012 Season Outlook ......................................................................24Returning Huskers ..................................................................... 25-31Newcomers ............................................................................... 31-32

husker men ................................................. 33-442012 Season Outlook ......................................................................34Returning Huskers ..................................................................... 35-43Newcomers .....................................................................................44

review & history ......................................... 45-562011 Meet-By-Meet Recaps ...................................................... 46-47All-Americans ..................................................................................48Women’s History .............................................................................49Men’s History ............................................................................ 50-51Women’s Academic Success ...........................................................52Men’s Academic Success .................................................................53Women’s Team Awards ..................................................................54Men’s Team Awards ........................................................................55adidas ..............................................................................................56

media informationAll student-athlete and coaching staff interviews must be arranged through Gage Peake in the Nebraska Media Relations Office at least one day in advance. The best time to interview student-athletes and coaches is before or after weekday practices. Generally, the Huskers will practice from 3:45 to 6 p.m. on weekdays. The best time to reach Head Coach David Harris for interviews during the week is before Noon in his office. Previews will be provided each week the Huskers compete. Rosters, releases and results will be available at Huskers.com.

notice of nCaa ProbationFrom 2007 to 2010 the University of Nebraska unintentionally reimbursed student-athletes for recommended textbooks as well as required textbooks through a failure to properly administer and monitor book scholarships. Only reimbursement for required books is permissible under NCAA rules. As a result, the NCAA placed the University of Nebraska on two-year probation, beginning in January of 2012. The NCAA did not impose additional penalties such as loss of scholarships, forfeiture of games, or a ban on postseason play. Rather, as a condition of probation, Nebraska will continue to educate student-athletes and staff thoroughly on NCAA bylaws and will notify prospective student-athletes of its probationary status.

2012 Cross Country media Guide CreditsThe 2012 University of Nebraska Cross Country Media Guide was written and edited by Media Relations student assistant Gage Peake. Cover design by Design Coordinator Annie Wood. Editing assistance was provided by Director of Media Relations Operations Jeff Griesch. Photography by Athletic Department Photographers Scott Bruhn and BreAnna Haessler. The guide was produced in Adobe InDesign CS4 and printed at University of Nebraska Printing Services. The cost of the 2011 Nebraska Cross Country Media Guide is $3.

University of nebraska board of regentsTimothy Clare (Lincoln); Randolph Ferlic, M.D. (Omaha); Chuck Hassebrook (Lyons); Howard Hawks (Omaha); Jim McClurg, Ph.D. (Lincoln); Bob Phares (North Platte); Kent Schroeder, J.D. (Kearney); Bob Whitehouse, Ph.D. (Omaha); Eric Kamler (Nebraska-Lincoln); Cameron Deter (Nebraska-Kearney); Faisal Ahmed (Nebraska-Medical Center); Devin Bertelsen (Nebraska-Omaha).

athletic department mission statementThe mission of the University of Nebraska Athletic Department is to serve our student-athletes, coaches, staff and fans by:

Displaying “integrity” in every decision and action; Building and maintaining “trust” with others; Giving “respect” to each person we encounter; Pursuing unity of purpose through “teamwork”; Maintaining “Loyalty” to student-athletes, co-workers, fans and the University of Nebraska.

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Dani Dapo is expected to be Nebraska’s lone senior returning to the course to compete in 2012.

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husker Womenname Class hometown (Previous school)Jelena Andjelkovic Fr. Belgrade, Serbia (College of Sport and Health/2nd Economic)isabel andrade* Jr. tiburon, Calif. (Petaluma)martina barinova* Jr. Prerov, Czech republic (Placky Univ./Gymnazium Jana blahoslava)Ellen Dougherty So. Moville, Iowa (Sioux City East)Sarah Dweikat Fr. Lincoln, Neb. (Lincoln East)Hannah Edwards* So. Whittier, Calif. (La Serna)Tess Keller Fr. Netcong, N.J. (Pope John XXIII)Sarah Larson* So. Lincoln, Neb. (Lincoln Northeast)Anna Minnick Fr. Omaha, Neb. (Omaha Burke)sarah Plambeck* Jr. Lincoln, neb. (Lincoln Christian)Morgan Woitzel Fr. Omaha, Neb. (Millard South)Jessica Wright So. Bellevue, Neb. (Marquette/Bellevue West)

husker menname Class hometown (Previous school)Taylor Anders Fr. Greeley, Colo. (Greeley West)Matt Bloch Fr. Valley Village, Calif. (Notre Dame)Tommy Brinn* Sr. Otsego, Mich. (Otsego)Dani Dapo Sr. Omaha, Neb. (Omaha Westside)Connor Gibson* Jr. Blair, Neb. (Blair)Matt Gilbert Fr. Fenton, Mich. (Fenton)Brett Grieb Jr. York, Neb. (York)London Hawk Fr. South Holland, Ill. (Thornwood)Jarren heng* Jr. norfolk, neb. (Catholic)Jonah Heng Fr. Overland Park, Kan. (Shawnee Mission West)Sidney Madlock So. Lincoln, Neb. (Lincoln North Star)Jacob Olson Fr. Kearney, Neb. (Kearney)Anthony Pittman Jr. Omaha, Neb. (Millard West)Adam Procknow Fr. Cary, Ill. (Prairie Ridge)Aron Sebhat Fr. Skokie, Ill. (Niles North High School)Alney Tobias So. Troy, N.Y. (Lansingburgh)trevor vidlak** sr. Lincoln, neb. (Lincoln northeast)

bold - 2012 captains; * - letters earned

Pronunciation GuideJelena Andjelekovic - YELL-uh-nuh AN-JELL-KOVITCHIsabel Andrade - On-DRAH-dayMartina Barinova - BEAR-uh-novaMatt Bloch - BLOCKDani Dapo - Johnny JAP-oEllen Dougherty - DOOR-ih-teeSarah Dweikat - DWY-kot

2012 nebraska rosterUniversity Quick FactsLocation ..................Lincoln, Neb. 68588-0123Population ..........................................258,379Founded ..................................................1869Enrollment ............................................24,610Nickname .....................Cornhuskers, HuskersColors ....................................Scarlet & CreamConference ..........................................Big TenHome Course .............................Pioneers Park

University PersonnelChancellor ..................Harvey S. Perlman, J.D.Institutional Rep. ......... Josephine Potuto, J.D.Athletic Director ........................Tom OsborneSenior Woman Administrator .......... Pat Logsdon

administrationPresident ..................... James B. Milliken, J.D.

Cross Country Coaching staffDavid Harris ....2012 Head Coach (Truman State)e-mail .......................... [email protected]

Doug Martin ....... Volunteer Coach (UNK, ‘66)e-mail [email protected]

Women’s team Facts2011 Big Ten/Regional Finish ............. 7th/6th2011 NCAA Finish ................... No Team Score2011 Letterwinners Returning/Lost .......... 5/4

men’s team Facts2011 Big Ten/Regional Finish.......... 11th/14th2011 NCAA Finish ....................No Team Score2011 Letterwinners Returning/Lost .......... 4/3

directoryNebraska Athletic Department ...(402) 472-4224Cross Country Office ............... (402) 472-6461Cross Country Office Fax ........ (402) 472-9361

media relationsAssistant A.D./Media Relations ....Keith MannCross Country Contact .................. Gage PeakeOffice Phone .............. (402) 472-0694 (Peake)Cell Phone ................. (402) 560-0627 (Peake)E-mail ........................... [email protected] Relations Office .......... (402) 472-2263Media Relations Fax ............... (402) 472-2005Shipping Address ....... One Memorial Stadium...................................Lincoln, NE 68588-0123Website ......................................Huskers.com

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Brett Grieb - GREEBMorgan Woitzel - WITTS-zullJarren Heng - JAIR-enAdam Procknow - PROCK-nowAron Sebhat - SEB-hotAlney Tobias - AL-nee Trevor Vidlak - VID-lack

date meet Location timeSaturday, Sept. 1 Creighton/UNO Classic Omaha, Neb. 8 a.m.

saturday, sept. 15 Woody Greeno/nebraska invite Lincoln, neb. (Pioneers Park) 10 a.m.

Saturday, Sept. 29 KU Rim Rock Farm Classic at Lawrence, Kan. 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12 Wisconsin adidas Invite at Madison, Wis. 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28 Big Ten Championships at East Lansing, Mich. 10:45 a.m.

Friday, Nov. 9 NCAA Midwest Regional at Springfield, Mo. 11 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 17 NCAA Championships at Louisville, Ky. 11 a.m.

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The Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational celebrates its 23rd year of competition this fall as one of the largest annual races in the Midwest. Team and individual champions will be crowned in the University and College divisions, with nearly 700 athletes vying for the title.

Held at Pioneers Park in southwest Lincoln, the meet began in 1990 when Nebraska Wesleyan combined its meet (the Woody Greeno Invitational) with Nebraska’s annual meet (the Nebraska Invitational) to form what is now the largest cross country event in the state.

Nebraska has captured 11 men’s titles and 17 women’s titles. Most recently the Husker women won the 2011 crown, after claiming four straight University titles from 2006 through 2009. Nine athletes have captured 12 individual titles, including Fran ten Bensel, who won three consecutive titles in the 1990s, and Lara Crofford, who won back-to-back titles in 2009 and 2010.

womeN’s team resuLtsYear University College2011 Nebraska Morningside2010 Nebraska Nebraska Wesleyan2009 Nebraska Wartburg College (Iowa)2008 Nebraska Wartburg College (Iowa)2007 Nebraska Nebraska Wesleyan2006 Nebraska Central Missouri State2005 Nebraska Colorado School of Mines2004 Missouri Concordia (Neb.)2003 Nebraska Augustana (S.D.)2002 Bradley Wartburg2001 Wichita State Central Missouri State2000 Kansas State Central Missouri State1999 Kansas State Nebraska-Omaha1998 Nebraska Nebraska Wesleyan1997 Nebraska Nebraska-Omaha1996 Nebraska Doane1995 Nebraska Northwest Missouri State1994 Nebraska Emporia State1993 Nebraska Doane1992 Nebraska NA1991 Nebraska NA1990 Nebraska NA

womeN’s iNdividuaL ChampioNsYear Athlete (Affiliation) Time2011 Aliphine Tuliamuk (Wichita State) 21:09.02010 Lara Crofford (Nebraska) 21:01.42009 Lara Crofford (Nebraska) 20:32.682008 Beverly Ramos (Kansas State) 21:02.02007 Beverly Ramos (Kansas State) 21:21.852006 Ari Goldstein (Nebraska) 22:07.62005 Anne Shadle (Reebok) 20:51.02004 Missy Buttry (Wartburg) 20:38.02003 Anne Shadle (Nebraska) 21:33.02002 Missy Buttry (Wartburg) 21:27.472001 Ann Gaffigan (Unattached) 18:11.42000 Amy Mortimer (Kansas State) 17:14.31999 Amy Mortimer (Kansas State) 17:37.01998 Fran ten Bensel (New Balance TC) 17:27.41997 Amber Anderson (Team EX) 17:40.61996 Mary Amen (Lincoln TC) 18:20.81995 Evette Turner (Unattached) 17:52.11994 Theresa Stelling (Lincoln TC) 17:24.31993 Janice Turner (Barton County) 17:44.31992 Fran ten Bensel (Nebraska) 16:59.01991 Fran ten Bensel (Nebraska) 17:13.31990 Fran ten Bensel (Nebraska) 18:05.3

meN’s team resuLtsYear University College2011 Air Force Northwest Missouri State2010 Wyoming Nebraska-Kearney2009 Nebraska Colorado School of Mines2008 Nebraska Butler CC (Kan.)2007 Nebraska Colorado School of Mines2006 Nebraska Colorado School of Mines2005 Air Force Colorado School of Mines2004 Air Force Wartburg2003 Air Force Truman St./Fort Hays St.2002 Nebraska Truman State2001 Wichita State Truman State2000 Air Force Truman State1999 Nebraska/Air Force Truman State1998 Texas Northwest Missouri State1997 Nebraska Dana1996 Nebraska Nebraska-Kearney1995 Nebraska Barton County1994 Wesley Athletics Wichita Nebraska-Kearney1993 Colorado State Barton County1992 HCA Wesley-Athletics NA1991 Nebraska NA1990 Nebraska NA

meN’s iNdividuaL ChampioNsYear Athlete (Affiliation) Time2011 Jim Walmsley (Air Force) 24:15.32010 Jim Walmsley (Air Force) 24:43.62009 David Adams (Nebraska) 24:29.42008 Ben Zywicki (Colo. School of Mines) 24:52.82007 Julius Bor (Cloud County CC) 24:12.62006 Joel Hamilton (Colo. School of Mines) 25:09.52005 Joseph Maina (Butler County) 24:54.02004 Josh Moen (Wartburg) 25:00.02003 Art Siemers (Unattached) 24:57.02002 James Bowler (Nebraska) 24:42.702001 Marcus Witter (Unattached) 24:47.32000 Shadrack Kimeli (Kansas State) 25:01.71999 Jean-Paul Niyongabo (KSU) 25:04.71998 Brandon Jessop (Kansas State) 25:32.21997 Robb Finegan (Unattached) 24:43.81996 Cleophas Boor (Nebraska) 24:05.31995 Jonah Kiptarus (Barton County) 24:31.81994 Cleophas Boor (Barton County) 24:49.91993 Richard Kosgei (Barton County) 24:49.81992 Richard Kosgei (Barton County) 23:54.01991 David Iteffa (Nebraska) 24:54.01990 Joe Kirby (Nebraska) 25:51.9

Nebraska competes at Pioneers Park, which holds a challenging 5,000-meter course that rolls over the tree-covered hills in the 900-acre park.

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Featuring the advantages of an urban setting, the city of Lincoln is home to the University of Nebraska campus, and is only minutes away from the scenic beauty and wide open spaces of America’s Heartland. Living in Lincoln enables Nebraska student-athletes to enjoy the benefits of city life, while residing in a community that consistently ranks among the nation’s best in overall quality of life.• Also known as the Star City, Lincoln sports a population of nearly 260,000, making it the

third-largest city in the Big Ten.• Lincoln was voted the No. 2 U.S. City in Quality of Life in the Gallup-Healthways Well-

Being Index in 2011.• Forbes.com ranked Lincoln as one of the nation’s “Most Livable Cities” while ranking it

fifth-best for business and careers in 2010. Forbes also ranked Lincoln as the fifth-safest city in the United States.

• Lincoln was listed as a “Best Sport City” by the Sporting News in 2009.• RelocateAmerica.com ranked Lincoln as one of its Top 10 College Towns in 2010.• The city of Lincoln consistently lists one of the lowest crime rates in the nation.• Lincoln’s Public School system was recently ranked as one of the top five in the nation by

Expansion Management magazine.• With more than 6,000 acres of parks, including 10 lakes, 11 municipal swimming pools,

more than 80 miles of biking and hiking trails and 12 public golf courses, Lincoln offers more park land per capita than any other city in the United States.

• Lincoln is a three-hour drive away from Kansas City, as well as a day trip to Chicago, Minneapolis and Denver.

Canopy Street is an eight-block expansion of Lincoln’s popular Historic Haymarket District, which will include over $498 million dollars of private and public investment, including the new 15,300-seat Pinnacle Arena, over 6,000 new parking stalls, a new hotel, retail, office, and several housing options.

The state capital of Nebraska, Lincoln is a growing city that features activities for citizens of all ages and interests. Lincoln is a scenic city including the Sunken Gardens in the middle of town. The Sunken Gardens feature an annual floral display of more than 30,000 plants. The Haymarket District is full of entertainment and dining options and is just blocks from the UNL Campus. The historic state capitol building provides the centerpiece of the downtown area, and famed “O” Street provides numerous options for nightlife and entertainment for UNL students.

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Nebraska’s largest city, Omaha, is less than an hour’s drive from Lincoln and has a population of nearly 800,000. Omaha is home to CenturyLink Center (top), TD Ameritrade Park (above), the NCAA College World Series, the world-renowned Henry Doorly Zoo (bottom) and the Joslyn Art Museum (bottom)

prominent people with Nebraska tiesGrover Cleveland Alexander, Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher • Fred astaire, dancer and actor • Max Baer, boxer • Marlon Brando, Academy Award-winning actor • William Jennings Bryan, U.S. Secretary of State, U.S. Representative, Democratic Party nominee for president 1896, 1900 and 1908 • warren buffett, investor; Forbes magazine’s 2008 richest man in the world • Richard N. Cabela, entrepreneur, founder of Cabela’s sporting store • Johnny Carson, comedian • Joba Chamberlain, Professional baseball player for the New York Yankees • Dick Cheney, 46th U.S. Vice-president • Brian Duensing, Professional baseball player for the Minnesota Twins • Henry Fonda, Academy Award-winning actor • Bob Gibson, Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher for St. Louis Cardinals • Alex Gordon, Professional baseball player for the Kansas City Royals • amy heidemann, karmin lead singer • marg helgenberger, actress • Peter Kiewit, contractor, investor and philanthropist • Jaime King, actress • Ted Kooser, Poet Laureate of the United States and Pulitzer Prize winner • Larry the Cable Guy, comedian • malcolm X, civil rights leader • Nick Nolte, actor, producer • Edwin Perkins, inventor of Kool-Aid, philanthropist • andy roddick, tennis star, 2003 u.s. open Champion • Gale Sayers, Football Hall of Fame running back for the Chicago Bears • Elliott Smith, singer-songwriter • Hilary Swank, 2-time Academy Award-winning actress • gabrielle union, actress • James valentine, maroon 5 guitarist • Paula Zahn, Former News anchor for CNN

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As one of the nation’s premier public institutions, the University of Nebraska is committed to undergraduate learning and world-class research. Quality instruction is emphasized in Nebraska’s 157 undergraduate majors, which are spread through nine undergraduate colleges.

Nebraska, which officially joined the Big Ten Conference on July 1, 2011, is a member of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation, a consortium of Big Ten universities and the University of Chicago, which has generated unique opportunities for students and faculty by sharing expertise, leveraging resources and collaborating on programs.

The University of Nebraska was chartered by the Nebraska Legislature in 1869 as the state’s public university and land-grant institution. Founded in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska was expanded in 1968 into a state educational system now comprising four campuses under the guidance of a Board of Regents and a central administration.

To discover more about the University of Nebraska visit unl.edu. To learn more about Nebraska athletics, visit Huskers.com and ThisIsNebraska.com.

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“The Big Ten is a historically prestigious and stable academic community of scholars and

students. The Big Ten, known for its athletic prowess, is highly regarded for its academic

and research enterprises. There is nothing but upside for UNL to join the Big Ten.”Harvey Perlman

University of Nebraska Chancellorat the June 11, 2010 press conference announcing UNL’s move to the

Big Ten Conference

Large photo: The Torn Notebook sculpture is a focal point for students and alumni.

Bottom left: The Nebraska Student Union is the meeting place on campus where students can spend a little down time between classes. It has study areas and a food court.

Bottom middle: The Esther L. Kaufmann Center houses the Jeffery S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management.

Bottom right: The new, 30,000-square foot Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center is the nation’s largest multicultural center attached to a student union.



Top: Nebraska Student-Athletes of the Year Ashley Miller (left) and Tyler Hitchler (right) earned multiple All-America awards for the Husker track and field program.

Middle: Ashley Miller earned her bachelor’s degree as a dietetics major from Nebraska in the spring of 2012. Miller, who claimed a prestigious NCAA

Postgraduate Scholarship in 2012, was a second-team CoSIDA Academic All-American in 2011.

Bottom: Jesse Adams earned his bachelor’s degree as a finance major from Nebraska in the spring of 2012. A three-time academic all-conference selection,

Adams was also a standout in the community as a 2012 Nebraska Student-Athlete HERO Leadership Award recipient.

aCademiC suCCessThe success of Nebraska student-athletes reaches far beyond athletic competition. More Husker student-athletes have been selected to CoSIDA Academic All-America teams (299) than any other school in the nation, and Nebraska has produced more NCAA Top Eight Award winners (16) than any other school. As it enters its second season of Big Ten Conference competition in 2012-13, Nebraska continues to set the standard for the approximately 1,400 NCAA member institutions.

The Husker football team leads all individual sport programs in the nation with 102 all-time CoSIDA Academic All-America awards. The Penn State football program ranks second among all sports nationally with 60 all-time academic All-Americans. In fact, Nebraska's 102 football academic All-Americans would rank among the top 25 schools (all sports, all divisions) in the nation in the number of CoSIDA Academic All-Americans. The NU volleyball program has captured more academic All-America awards (36) than any other women’s team in the nation, while the Husker softball program ranks second on that list with 29 selections. Nebraska also ranks among the top 10 schools in the nation in CoSIDA Academic All-Americans in baseball, women's basketball and men’s and women’s track and field/cross country. Over the past two years, the men's and women's track and field programs have produced 10 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans - the most in the nation during that span.

huskers build on academic tradition in 2011-12Husker student-athletes produced another stellar year at the University of Nebraska, continuing NU’s tradition of academic success. Nebraska increased its nation-leading total of CoSIDA Academic All-Americans across all sports to 299 with a Big Ten Conference-leading eight honorees in 2011-12. A total of 190 Husker student-

athletes captured academic All-Big Ten honors, while Huskers earned 667 spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll during the fall and spring semesters.

The Nebraska football team led an impressive showing in the classroom for the Huskers, as Austin Cassidy, Rex Burkhead and Sean Fisher all claimed CoSIDA Academic All-America honors. Cassidy, who became the 24th Husker football player in history to be a two-time academic All-American, earned first-team honors as a senior safety. Cassidy was joined on the first team by Burkhead, who rolled to 1,357 rushing yards as a junior I-back in

2011. Fisher, a junior linebacker, added second-team CoSIDA Academic All-America accolades. A total of 47 Husker football players earned bachelor's degrees in 2011-12, while 27 Huskers earned academic All-Big Ten awards.

Track and field All-Americans Tyler Hitchler and Ashley Miller led an impressive season for Coach Gary Pepin’s program. Hitchler, an All-American on and off the track during his career, claimed Nebraska’s Male Student-Athlete-of-the-Year award. A first-team All-American in the discus in 2012, Hitchler was also NU's male recipient of the Big Ten Medal of Honor. A two-time Nebraska Student-Athlete HERO Leadership Award winner and a four-time member of the Nebraska Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Hitchler was accepted into medical school at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and along with Miller was chosen as a recipient of a $7,500 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship. Miller, a three-time All-American on the track, was a co-captain of both the NU women's cross country and track and field teams in 2011-12. The 2011 CoSIDA Academic All-American was NU's female recipient of the Big Ten Medal of Honor and the women's track and field team's Big Ten Sportsmanship Award winner. The track and field program added a trio of 2012 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, led by senior Bjorn Barrefors who became just the 13th Husker in history

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Top: Former Husker cross country runner David Adams earned a degree from Nebraska in the spring of 2012 after majoring in electrical engineering. The York, Neb., native was a three-year team captain and earned All-Midwest Region honors on the course, while also being named a three-time academic all-conference selection. He was also the 2010 Big 12 champion in the 5,000 meters and claimed All-America honors in the 5,000 in 2011.

Bottom: Jen Webers earned three first-team academic All-Big 12 honors while also running her career-best time of 21:59.3 at the NCAA Midwest Regional during the 2010 season.

across all sports to be a three-time academic All-American. The multi-eventer from Stockholm, Sweden, was joined on the 2012 first team by senior Nate Polacek, who earned a spot on the academic All-America team for the second straight season. Junior distance runner Brett Grieb added a third-team CoSIDA Academic All-America award.

The Nebraska wrestling team also produced a pair of CoSIDA Academic All-Americans for the first time in program history. Heavyweight Tucker Lane claimed first-team honors to close his career as a two-time CoSIDA Academic All-American. Lane, who also earned a prestigious NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship worth $7,500, was joined by second-team academic All-American Josh Ihnen. The junior added All-America honors on the mat as well for the Huskers in 2012. Three other Huskers joined Lane in capturing NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships in 2011-12, including Hitchler, Miller and softball standout Nikki Haget.

Across all sports, Nebraska student-athletes claimed 190 academic All-Big Ten selections, just two shy of its Big 12-record-setting total of 192 in 2010-11. The Husker baseball (17), women's tennis (7), bowling (4) and women's rifle (4) teams all led the Big Ten in academic All-Big Ten selections, while the NU football (27), softball (10) and men's golf teams (6) all ranked second among conference schools.

Over the past four years, Nebraska has claimed nearly 740 academic all-conference certificates across all sports. Huskers also earned 667 spots on the first Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll, which recognizes student-athletes who produce 3.0 or better grade-point averages in the fall or spring semesters. Husker student-athletes also produced 92 perfect 4.0 GPA semesters during the 2011-12 academic year.

The hard work, dedication and commitment of Nebraska’s student-athletes in the classroom resulted in a record-setting 155 current or former student-athletes earning degrees from August of 2011 through May of 2012.

Each spring Nebraska hosts its annual Student-Athlete Recognition Banquet to honor Huskers who have earned either a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA or have earned a 3.0 or higher GPA in the previous calendar year. In the spring of 2012, Husker student-athletes earned 321 academic honors medallions.

Nebraska’s 2011-12 academic highlights• 299 All-Time CoSIDA Academic All-Americans across all sports (leads nation)

102 Football Academic All-Americans (leads all sports, all time)36 Volleyball Academic All-Americans (leads all women’s sports, all time)29 Softball Academic All-Americans (No. 2 among all women’s sports, all time)

• Eight CoSIDA Academic All-Americans (5 first-team, 2 second-team, 1 third-team)First-Team: Rex Burkhead (Football), Austin Cassidy (Football), Tucker Lane (Wrestling), Bjorn Barrefors (Men’s Track & Field), Nate Polacek (Men’s Track & Field) Second-Team: Sean Fisher (Football), Josh Ihnen (Wrestling)Third-Team: Brett Grieb (Men’s Track & Field)

• Four NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Winners ($7,500) Nikki Haget (Softball), Tyler Hitchler (Track & Field) Tucker Lane (Wrestling), Ashley

Miller (Cross Country/Track & Field),

• 190 Academic All-Big Ten Selections Across All Sports (3.0 GPA)

• 667 Student-Athletes Honored on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Fall and Spring Honor Rolls (3.0 GPA or above)

• 92 Student-Athletes Earned Perfect 4.0 GPAs in either the Fall or Spring Semester

• School-Record 155 Student-Athletes Earned Degrees from August 2011 through May 2012 (August 2011--16; December 2011--57; May 2012--82)

• Male Student-Athlete of the Year - Tyler Hitchler, Men’s Track & Field (Nutrition Science)

• Female Student-Athlete of the Year - Ashley Miller, Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country (Dietetics)

• Men’s Herman Award Winner - Men’s Golf (3.509 GPA in 2011)

• Women’s Herman Award Winner - Women’s Tennis (3.644 GPA in 2011)

• Life Skills Team Award Winners - Football, Women's Swimming & Diving



the Nebraska aCademiC eXperieNCeFrom the day student-athletes decide the University of Nebraska is the right place to be, the athletic academic counseling unit provides personal and academic support to ensure that student-athletes will get the most out of their years as Huskers. Featuring one of the most innovative and comprehensive academic support systems in the country, Nebraska is dedicated to helping its student-athletes become outstanding leaders in their chosen fields. The academic support team is comprised of 13 full-time staff members and a tutorial staff of approximately 75 tutors addressing all subject areas.

academic Counseling Eight academic counselors and three assistant academic counselors are in place to monitor daily academic progress, receive consistent course feedback, assist with the advising/registration process and monitor continuing eligibility and progress toward graduation. Essentially, academic counselors assist student-athletes in navigating the University of Nebraska system.

tutorial supportA tremendous resource for all academic abilities, unlimited tutorial support is available from day one up to college graduation. Subject and mentor tutors help provide academic support and study strategies to be successful. Supplemental Instruction, a sub-component of the tutorial program, provides targeted group review sessions to help ease the transition to college academics while improving study strategies and building academic self-esteem.

study hallNebraska’s study hall program is housed in the D.J. Sokol Enrichment Center within the Student Life Complex. Student-athletes attend a supervised, flex-time study hall that features day, evening and weekend hours. Each student-athlete is required to complete a specific number of study hours each week as determined by their academic counselor and/or coach. In addition, weekly study hall reports are provided to the coaching staff. Additional performance-based or tutor-based study hall may also be determined by the academic counselor.

mentoringMany student-athletes meet with a mentor on a weekly basis to assist in making a smooth transition from high school to college. Mentors collect syllabi, gather and report academic progress information and teach academic success strategies.

educational assessmentsAssessments are administered upon the request of the student-athlete, academic counselor, or coach to determine student strengths and areas for improvement. Results allow academic counselors to develop a personalized academic support program and to determine if more in-depth testing is warranted. When additional assessments are necessary, referrals are made to a consulting psychologist who conducts the assessments. If it is determined that a student-athlete has a learning disability, appropriate accommodations are made through the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities.

student-athlete orientation The academic staff coordinates New Student-Athlete Orientation to help newcomers adjust to the multiple demands of being a college student-athlete. Presentations are made by academic counselors, compliance officials, NU faculty and administrators, business/community professionals and student-athletes.

personal CounselingStudent-athletes will find a supportive and caring environment at Nebraska. Transitional issues, stress management, time management, academic focus and problem resolution are all addressed in a proactive manner throughout the year. If necessary, counseling referrals are also made to designated practitioners.

Computer resourcesStudent-athletes enjoy a new state-of-the art computer lab and technology center with 58 computers and professional supervision. Laptops are also available during team travel. Student-athletes have the benefit of ongoing education and assistance from a full-time computer technician.


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Nebraska LiFe skiLLs - serviNg LeadersThe Nebraska Life Skills program is committed to providing proactive education, resources and support throughout college and beyond, best preparing Husker student-athletes for life after sports. Services foster transition, retention, responsible decision-making, leadership, volunteerism and career development. Nebraska has long been considered a pioneer in life skills support and programming. In 1998, Nebraska was one of five Division I schools nationally to win the prestigious Program of Excellence Award recognizing a strong commitment to total person development. In 2005, Keith Zimmer, Associate A.D. for Life Skills, was the recipient of the Dr. Gene Hooks Award recognizing him as the top life skills administrator in the country.

Life skills Componentsproactive educationhusker Life seminar – All incoming student-athletes complete a 13-week fall semester seminar addressing a variety of life skills topics ranging from leadership to money to relationships and study skills. team workshops – Campus and community experts facilitate team-specific life skills education workshops. student-athlete assemblies – Meetings featuring remarks from Athletic Director Tom Osborne and nationally recognized life skills trainers.

personalized support/individual sessionsresume development – Each student-athlete is assigned a Life Skills counselor who assists in the creation of a personalized resume for the student-athlete. Periodic follow-up meetings will take place through graduation to ensure a well-rounded college experience and marketability to realize career goals.

Community outreachNebraska student-athletes combine to impact over 100,000 people statewide on an annual basis. team service requirement – Each team participates in a minimum of two service projects per year. school outreach – Individuals participate in numerous school outreach campaigns in both classroom and assembly settings. hospital visits – Huskers are frequent hospital visitors providing cheer and encouragement to a variety of patients. miscellaneous outreach – Outreach requests are received daily from the entire state requesting involvement from Husker student-athletes. mentoring programs – Typically requires one hour of service per week serving as a youth mentor.

Leadership/CitizenshipLife Skills promotes leadership development and provides recognition opportunities for extraordinary citizenship. student-athlete advisory Committee – Elected team representatives from each of the 23 sports serve as the “voice” of the entire student-athlete population discussing student-athlete welfare, legislation and service events. hero Leadership award – Individual recognition to Huskers who have consistently gone above and beyond serving as an exemplary role-model. heart and soul award – Presented annually to the top senior student-athlete leaders for extraordinary service throughout their college careers. brook berringer Citizenship team – Annual “Good Works” team honoring football players for dedicated service in memory of late Husker Brook Berringer. Nebraska Football uplifting athletes - A newly recognized UNL student organization initiated in 2012, Nebraska football players and UNL student leaders work collaboratively to raise funds and awareness for those with rare diseases. Nebraska running back Rex Burkhead was named the 2012 recipient of the National Rare Disease Champion Award for his mentoring of Jack Hoffman. Life skills award of excellence – Presented to the single men’s and women’s team with the highest point total in the life skills team competition.

Career Commitment In addition to the creation of a personalized resume and game plan, the following career resources are available to every Husker. student-athlete Career Fair – Attended by approximately 25 companies. Networking Night – Former Husker student-athletes and other professionals thriving in their chosen career fields share valuable insights with sophomore student-athletes. assessments – On-line assessments to help individuals discover talents and match with a major and career. practical experience – Programs in place to facilitate shadowing and internship placements. Job preparation – Expert advice on cover letter writing, interviewing skills and evaluating the job offer.

postgraduate assistanceCommitment to helping student-athletes pursue postgraduate plans and scholarships. Career Nights – Learn from the experts to gain valuable insight on timelines, application procedures, entrance requirements, personal essays and more. scholarships – Seniors in their final season of athletic eligibility can apply for numerous postgraduate awards.



Nebraska’s NatioNaL power

Outside hitter Gina Mancuso captured first-team AVCA All-America honors while helping the Nebraska volleyball team to the school's first-ever Big Ten Conference championship in 2011. The tradition-rich Nebraska volleyball team has won three NCAA titles in its history, while capturing four conference titles in the past five seasons.

One of the nation’s premier athletic programs, Nebraska is dedicated to and successful in all 23 of its varsity sports. Nebraska has won a total of 24 team national championships since 1970, including five football titles, eight men’s gymnastics championships, five bowling crowns, three volleyball titles and three women’s track and field championships. In 2011-12, 10 Husker teams finished among the top 25 in their respective sports, including the Nebraska football team which posted its fourth straight nine-win season.

The Husker football team also led a list of 14 Husker squads that advanced to NCAA postseason competition in 2011-12, as Bo Pelini's team made a New Year's Day appearance in the 2012 Capital One Bowl. The national power Husker bowling team took third at the 2012 NCAA Championships. The NU women's gymnastics team finished eighth nationally for its third straight top-10 NCAA finish after claiming its first Big Ten title. The NU wrestling team notched its fifth straight top-16 NCAA finish by tying for ninth at nationals, while the men's gymnasts added a No. 10 NCAA finish. The NU men's track and field team contributed a tie for 11th at the NCAA Outdoor Championships - the team's best finish since 2003. The Husker men also tied for 23rd at the NCAA Indoor Championships, while the Husker women won the program's first Big Ten crown. The tradition-rich volleyball program won the school's first-ever Big Ten title in any sport while finishing 12th nationally and advancing to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

The NU women’s tennis team produced the best season in school history in 2012, posting a school-record 24 wins and No. 16 final ITA ranking. The Huskers produced their third straight trip to the NCAA Tournament, where they came up just short of their first NCAA Sweet 16 trip. The Husker women's basketball team ran to the second-highest win total in school history with 24 victories, while adding a runner-up finish in their first Big Ten Tournament. NU posted their second-highest final Associated Press national ranking by finishing the year at No. 17.

While Nebraska’s teams performed at high levels, individual Husker athletes also earned national honors. On the gridiron, linebacker Lavonte David claimed All-America honors while being named the Big Ten's Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year. Alfonzo Dennard was named the Tatum-Woodson Defensive Back of the Year, while Brett Maher became the first player to win the conference's punter and place-kicker of the year awards in the same season since 2001. Chad Wright claimed a national championship in the men's discus. Overall in 2011-12, 30 Husker student-athletes combined to capture 39 All-America awards across all sports. As a testament to Nebraska’s national recruiting prowess, the All-Americans came to NU from 12 states and five foreign countries. The Cornhusker state showed its success in keeping the best and brightest of its future leaders at home, as nine All-Americans came from the state of Nebraska.

Top: Chad Wright claimed the national title in the men's discus at the 2012 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. The sophomore from Kingston, Jamaica earned his second All-America award while becoming the 77th NCAA individual champion in the history of the Husker track and field program.

Bottom: The Nebraska women’s track and field team captured the 2012 Big Ten Indoor title. It was NU’s 104th track and field conference crown in history. The Husker men added a pair of top-25 NCAA team finishes in 2012, including a tie for 11th at the NCAA outdoor meet.


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Middle left: Mary Weatherholt powered Nebraska to the best women's tennis season in school history in 2012. The All-Big Ten pick from Prairie Village, Kan., earned a trip to the NCAA Singles Championship, after leading NU to the second round of the NCAA Tournament and a final No. 16 national ranking.

Bottom left: James Green captured All-America honors for the Nebraska wrestling team in 2012. The 157-pound freshman from New Jersey helped the Huskers to a tie for ninth at the NCAA Championships for their fifth consecutive top-16 finish at nationals.

Top right: Jordan Hooper became the first sophomore in Nebraska women's basketball history to earn AP All-America honors after claiming a first-team All-Big Ten award for the Huskers in 2012. Hooper, an Alliance, Neb., native became the first sophomore in Husker history to reach 1,000 career points.

Bottom right: Lavonte David captured first-team All-America honors after claiming the Big Ten's Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker-of-the-Year award in 2011. The native of Miami, Fla., was chosen by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft.

Top left: The Nebraska women’s gymnastics team captured its first Big Ten title while finishing eighth at the 2012 NCAA Championships. Sophomore Emily Wong was the Big Ten all-around champion, while Jessie DeZiel was the Big Ten Freshman of the Year. Dan Kendig added Big Ten Coach-of-the-Year honors to the Husker hardware haul, which included eight NCAA All-America awards in 2012.

Nebraska’s top 25 National Finishes in 2011-12Bowling 3rdWomen’s Gymnastics 8thWrestling 9th (Tie)Men’s Gymnastics 10thMen’s Outdoor Track & Field 11th (Tie)Volleyball 12thWomen's Tennis 16thWomen's Basketball 17thMen’s Indoor Track & Field 23rd (Tie)Football 24th



Providing expert care to more than 600 Husker student-athletes, Nebraska features one of the most well-trained and highly skilled athletic medicine staffs in the country.

Under the guidance of Director of Athletic Medicine Dr. Lonnie Albers and Head Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist Jerry Weber, the 2012-13 Nebraska athletic medicine staff consists of five doctors, two therapist/athletic trainers, eight athletic trainers and six graduate assistant athletic trainers.

Nebraska’s team of orthopaedists is led by Chief of Staff Dr. Pat Clare, a nationally respected orthopaedic surgeon with more than 30 years of service to Husker athletics.

Above: Head Athletic Trainer Jerry Weber was elected to the NATA Hall of Fame in 2011. Weber leads a talented staff of athletic trainers and doctors who utilize state-of-the-art equipment throughout Nebraska’s facilities to provide the best treatment possible to Husker student-athletes.

Bottom: The Athletic Medicine Center features a hydrotherapy area that includes a three-level laned pool, which allows student-athletes across all of Nebraska’s sports to work out simultaneously. The Hydroworx 1000 Treadmill Pool is equipped with two cameras underwater for evaluation and assessment, while hot and cold plunge tanks are also available to the Huskers.

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Nebraska’s Sports Nutritionists Lindsey Remmers and Scott Trausch work with all 23 of Nebraska’s sports by educating athletes on topics such as increasing lean body mass, losing body fat, staying hydrated, nutritional strategies for competition, maximizing recovery following workouts and supplement use. Athletes are given individualized nutrition plans that can be applied in Nebraska’s Performance Buffet at the Lewis Training Table, which was remodeled and expanded in the 2010 season. In addition to utilizing the Lewis Training Table each day for lunch and dinner, student-athletes also have access to fueling stations near strength and conditioning areas to provide fluids and nutritional foods before and after workouts to maximize performance and recovery.

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On July 1, 2011, Nebraska became an official member of the Big Ten Conference, increasing the Big Ten’s membership to 12 institutions for the first time in conference history. The addition of Nebraska marked the Big Ten’s first expansion since Penn

State joined the conference in June of 1990. The Big Ten is a union of 12 world-class academic institutions – who share a common mission of research, graduate, professional and undergraduate teaching and public service. The conference’s 100-plus years of history, strong tradition of competitive intercollegiate athletic programs, vast and passionate alumni base, and consistent leadership in innovations position the Big Ten and its entire community firmly on the Big Stage.The Big Ten has sustained a comprehensive set of shared practices and policies that enforce the priority of academics and emphasize the values of integrity, fairness and competitiveness in all aspects of its student-athletes’ lives, with the ultimate goal of ensuring that each individual has the opportunity to live a Big Life.

big ten Conference highlights• Big Ten universities provide approximately $136 million in direct financial

aid to nearly 10,000 men and women student-athletes who compete for 25 championships.

• Conference institutions sponsor broad-based athletic programs with 298 teams. Other than the Ivy League, the Big Ten has the most broad-based athletic programs in the United States.

• All Big Ten Universities have been granted Tier One Status by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction awarded to just over 100 universities in the country.

• Big Ten fans are some of the nation’s most supportive, with nearly 10 million patrons attending conference home contests for football, men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball during 2011-12. In 2011, the Big Ten set new records for overall football attendance and surpassed the six-million mark for all games for the first time. During the 2011 volleyball campaign, the Big Ten led the nation with a total attendance of nearly 420,000. The Big Ten led the country in average attendance for the 36th straight season.

• Over the last 33 seasons, the conference has ranked either No. 1 or No. 2 nationally in football, men’s basketball and wrestling attendance.

• The Big Ten leads all conferences with more than 4.5 million living alumni and 320,000 undergraduate students.

• Based on the U.S. Census projected population for 2010, the nine-state Big Ten region accounts for approximately 70 million people, which ranks second only to the Big East and well ahead of the ACC, SEC, Pac-10 and Big 12.

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big ten Network• Headquartered in Chicago, the Big Ten Network is the first internationally distributed television network dedicated to covering one of America’s premier collegiate conferences.

• With more than 350 live sports events, and virtually all of them in high definition, the Big Ten Network is the ultimate destination for Big Ten fans and alumni across

the country. The network is on the air 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

• The network is available to an estimated 80 million households, through agreements with more than 300 cable/satellite affiliates. In 2011, every Big Ten home football game was nationally televised. Including road and

neutral games, 98 percent (94 of 96) of Big Ten games were televised nationally and the other two road games appeared on ESPN3.com.

• The Big Ten’s new media agreements have resulted in the broadcast of nearly 1,000 events nationally and regionally on an annual basis, compared to 300 events in the final year of the previous agreements.

big ten administrationCommissioner .................................................................................James E. DelanyDeputy Commissioner ....................................................................... Brad TravioliaChief Communications Officer ..............................................................Diane DietzSenior Associate Commissioner-Television Administration ...........Mark D. RudnerAssociate Commissioner-Men’s Basketball .........................................Rick BoyagesAssociate Commissioner-Championships .......................................... Wendy FallenAssociate Commissioner-Compliance ................................................ Chad HawleyAssociate Commissioner-Governance ............................................ Jennifer HeppelAssociate Commissioner-Technology .........................................Mike McComiskeyAssociate Commissioner-Basketball Operations ...........................Andrea WilliamsAssistant Commissioner-Communications .......................................Scott Chipman

big ten Communications staffChief Communications Officer .....Diane DietzAssistant Commissioner - Communications .....................................Scott ChipmanAssociate Director of Communications .................................. Valerie Todryk KrebsAssistant Director of Communications ................................................. Dan MihalikRobert Hammel Communications Intern .................................... Stephen VillatoroRobert Hammel Communications Intern .................................... Sarah Andreychik

Contact the big ten office1500 West Higgins RoadPark Ridge, IL, 60068-6300Phone: (847) 696-1010 - Fax: (847) 696-1150 - www.bigten.org

Nebraska Athletic Director Tom Osborne (left) joined Big Ten Commissioner James Delany (middle) and UNL Chancellor Harvey Perlman (right) as the Huskers were announced as the newest member of the tradition-rich conference on June 11, 2010. The Huskers officially joined the Big Ten on July 1, 2011.

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One of the country’s most respected coaches on the course, on the track and in national leadership for collegiate programs, David Harris enters his first season as the head coach of the Nebraska men’s and women’s cross crountry teams in 2012. Harris joined the cross country and track and field staff during the 2011-12 season, serving as co-head coach alongside long-time Nebraska coach Jay Dirksen. With Dirksen’s retirement following the 2011 cross country campaign, Harris has hit the ground running with his goal of building the Nebraska cross country program back to national prominence. Even before his return to Nebraska in 2011, Harris already had strong ties to the Husker program. From 1985 to 1992, Harris served as an assistant coach on legendary Nebraska track and field head coach Gary Pepin’s staff. Harris tutored the Husker middle distance runners and the men’s sprinters and hurdlers for seven seasons before being named the head cross country and track and field coach at Emporia State in 1992. During his time as an assistant coach at Nebraska, Harris helped many Husker student-athletes to records that still stand today, including the women’s outdoor 800 meters (Sharon Powell), the men’s outdoor 400 meters (Ken Waller), the 1,000 meters (Dieudonne Kwizera), the 400-meter hurdles (Mark Jackson) and NU’s 4x400-meter relay record. In his seven seasons as an assistant at Nebraska, Harris coached 31 Husker All-Americans, including three Olympians. As Emporia State’s head coach for 19 years, Harris was named MIAA Coach of the Year 11 times and brought the Hornets to the top of the Division II ranks. In his final season at the Kansas school, Harris’ men’s track and field team finished fourth at the 2011 NCAA Outdoor Championships. One of the most respected coaches in the track and field community, Harris was the first non-Division I president in the history of the

USTFCCCA. The leadership and direction provided by Harris was essential in bringing the NCAA Outdoor Championships to the Flint Hills in 1995, 1999 and again in 2006. Emporia State won 10 MIAA team championships under Harris and had 20 conference runner-up finishes. In 1999, he became only the third coach to lead both the men’s and women’s teams to MIAA outdoor titles in the same season. The ESU women earned the school’s first top-four finish nationally with a fourth-place finish at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Emporia in 1999. It was the second of three national championship meets at Witten Track/Welch Stadium held under Harris’ guidance. Harris’ steady leadership on the track was apparent by the consistent excellence of his teams at the national level. The Emporia State women’s track and field team scored at every NCAA Outdoor Championships from 1994 through 2011. His men’s team earned points at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in 17 of their final 18 meets with Harris at the helm. Overall, Harris’ student-athletes earned more than 200 All-America honors, including 18 NCAA Division II national titles from 1995 to 2011. In addition to his success on the track, Harris guided eight Hornet cross country runners to MIAA individual titles. He also led the Emporia State women’s team to the 1994 MIAA title. He was honored for his team’s success that season by earning the 1994 MIAA Coach-of-the-Year award in women’s cross country. He led the Hornet men to a 12th-place finish at the NCAA Division II championships in 1993. Overall, he led the ESU cross country programs to a total of 17 top-four MIAA finishes from 1992 through 2010. In 2000, Harris was honored as the men’s cross country regional coach of the year. Off the track and cross country course, Harris’ student-athletes also achieved at the highest levels. His Hornet student-athletes claimed seven NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships, and three NCAA Woman of the

harris’ Coaching Credentials• Nebraska Cross Country Head Coach (2012-Present)• Nebraska Cross Country Co-Head Coach (2011)• Nebraska Assistant Track & Field Coach (1985-92)• Emporia State Head Track & Field Coach (1992-2011) • USTCA Women’s NCAA Division II National Coach of the Year (2011)• Coached 18 NCAA Individual National Champions• Coached More Than 200 NCAA All-America Award Winners• Coached Teams to 48 Top-25 NCAA Finishes• 11-Time MIAA Coach of the Year (Emporia State) • 10-Time MIAA Team Champions• 20-Time MIAA Team Runner-up• USTFCCCA President (2005-06)• USTFCCCA Jimmy Carnes Distinguished Service Award• USTFCCCA Division II Executive Council Chairman Nebraska cross country coach David Harris and his wife, Kathy.

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Coach David Harris has guided athletes to more than 200 All-America awards and 18 NCAA individual titles in his career as a track and field and cross country coach.

Year nominees. They also captured eight CoSIDA Academic All-America awards. Harris has served in numerous leadership roles within the USTFCCCA and has earned two prestigious awards. He was named the 2001 USTCA Women’s NCAA Division II National Outdoor Coach of the Year and was most recently awarded the Jimmy Carnes Distinguished Service Award by the USTFCCCA. He is the former Division II Executive Council Chairman and was the first non-Division I President of the USTFCCCA, serving in that role from 2005 through 2006 and leading the association through its reorganization in 2005. Harris received his bachelor’s degree in physical education/social science and a master’s degree in athletic administration from Truman State, formerly Northeast Missouri State University. At TSU, he was a four-year letterman in cross country and track and field and captained the track team for two years. After college, Harris joined the elite section of the St. Louis Track Club sponsored by adidas. From 1979 to 1981 he ran seven marathons with a personal-best of 2:19.54 in New Orleans. At the 1979 Boston Marathon, he qualified for the 1980 U.S. Olympic Trials with a time of 2:20.46. Harris retired from competitive road racing in 1981 to concentrate fully on coaching. Harris is married to the former Kathy Bechhold, and the couple have two sons, John-David and Jared.

Coach David harris’ top 25 nCaa Championship teams track & field/Cross Country (emporia state)2011 Men’s Outdoor (4th), Men’s Indoor (5th)2010 Women’s Outdoor (14th), Men’s Outdoor (22nd), Men’s Indoor (9th), Women’s Indoor (18th)2009 Women’s Outdoor (8th), Men’s Outdoor (20th), Men’s Indoor (14th)2008 Women’s Outdoor (10th), Men’s Outdoor (18th), Men’s Indoor (11th), Women’s Indoor (23rd)2007 Men’s Outdoor (16th)2006 Men’s Outdoor (23rd), Women’s Indoor (20th)2005 Men’s Outdoor (21st)2004 Women’s Outdoor (14th), Women’s Indoor (15th)2003 Women’s Outdoor (7th), Women’s Indoor (11th)2002 Women’s Outdoor (17th), Women’s Indoor (6th)2001 Women’s Outdoor (13th), Men’s Outdoor (17th), Women’s Indoor (16th), Men’s Indoor (23rd)2000 Women’s Indoor (10th)1999 Women’s Outdoor (4th), Men’s Outdoor (19th), Men’s Indoor (5th), Women’s Indoor (10th)1998 Women’s Outdoor (10th), Men’s Outdoor (10th), Men’s Indoor (8th), Women’s Indoor (18th)1997 Women’s Outdoor (8th), Women’s Indoor (21st)1996 Women’s Outdoor (5th), Men’s Outdoor (7th), Women’s Indoor (13th), Men’s Indoor (19th)1995 Men’s Outdoor (9th), Women’s Outdoor (13th), Men’s Indoor (13th)1994 Men’s Outdoor (T17th)1993 Men’s Indoor (24th), Men’s Cross Country (12th)



Doug Martin enters his sixth year as a volunteer coach with the Nebraska cross country team. Previously, Martin spent four seasons with the Husker track and field program, serving as the Director of Operations for home meets, as well as a recruiting coordinator and an office administrator.

Martin served as a head high school track and field coach for 33 years, including 23 years as the head coach at North Platte High School before joining Nebraska. In that time, Martin was elected to the Athletic Hall of Fame at the University of Nebraska-Kearney in 2001, and he received the Nebraska Coaches Association Binnie & Dutch Award for outstanding contribution to high school track and field in 2000.

Martin was a meet director for numerous high school track and field and cross country meets. He coached two teams to Nebraska Class B state high school track and field championships at Gothenburg High School in 1971 and 1972, and two cross country teams to Class A runner-up finishes at North Platte High School in 1977 and 1978. He and his wife, Susan, have three children, Matt, Jennifer and Michael. Matt has been an assistant coach for the Husker track and field team for 16 years.

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Associate Athletic Director Bob Burton joined the Nebraska athletic department in 1998. He spent 10 years as associate athletic director for compliance/sports administration from 1998 to 2007. He is responsible for the direct administrative supervision to the sports of golf, tennis, men’s gymnastics, track and field, cross country, bowling, wrestling and swimming and diving. He also oversees the operation of Haymarket Park. Working with the Lincoln Saltdogs, he helps set the budget for field and stadium operation costs and create strategic plans for the facility.

Burton is a member of the athletic department’s executive team, which helps set policy, develops short- and long-term goals and objectives, and creates strategic plans. Burton also reviews and monitors compliance with all contracts for the athletic department.

Burton filled a similar position at Oklahoma State as the assistant athletic director for sports administration and compliance from 1993 to 1997. He oversaw OSU’s Olympic sports programs as well as the training and strength and conditioning, wrestling, men’s and women’s track and field and men’s and women’s tennis programs.

Burton came to Nebraska from Texas Tech, where he served as an associate athletic director for compliance for one year. While at Texas Tech, Burton helped complete the NCAA investigation into the Red Raider athletic department and analyzed the entire compliance system at the institution. He also helped identify and implement financial aid and eligibility systems, including changes in personnel and restructuring of the compliance department.

Burton, who was a member of the NCAA Division I women’s soccer committee for three years and the NCAA Division I bowling committee, served as a legislative administrator for the NCAA from 1989 to 1993. At the NCAA, he was involved in the development of legislation, interpretation of regulations and reviewed legal issues related to the application of the association’s regulations. He served as an NCAA liaison to committees and conducted comprehensive education to several intercollegiate athletic conferences. He has served on the National Association of Athletic Compliance Coordinators Executive Committee and the subcommittee of Big 12 Directors of Compliance.

He received his bachelor’s degree in finance from Nebraska in 1985 and his juris doctorate from the Nebraska College of Law in 1989. A native of Falls City, Neb., Burton and his wife, Krista, have a daughter, Elly, and sons Robert Falk, McClain John and Abram Lawslo.

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A member of the Nebraska Athletic Department since 1979, Pat Logsdon was promoted to senior woman administrator on March 7, 2008, in addition to her duties as associate athletic director for administration. She previously served in the role of assistant athletic director.

Logsdon’s duties include oversight on all administrative issues and operational functions of the Athletic Director’s office; oversight in the areas of administration, athletic medicine, nutrition and the athletic training table, football operations, softball, women’s gymnastics and rifle; developing and implementing administrative policies and procedures, assisting with strategic planning, reviewing and maintaining game and coaching contracts and oversight of the administrative budget.

Previously, Logsdon spent six seasons as NU’s director of football operations, the first female in Division I to serve in that capacity. She handled organization of all recruiting functions, supervised compliance activities and coordinated all football administrative operations, including travel and practice operations. Logsdon served three years as assistant to the director of football operations and 14 seasons as the football recruiting secretary.

Logsdon received a bachelor’s degree in education from Nebraska in 1989.

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Hall of Fame football coach Tom Osborne has continued to leave a lasting impression on the history of Nebraska Athletics since returning to lead the Husker program as the school’s 13th athletic director on Oct. 16, 2007. Osborne, who led Nebraska to three national championships (1994, 1995, 1997) and 255 victories in his 25 years as the Huskers’ head football coach, has continued to use his impressive leadership skills to guide the NU athletic department as a whole over the past four seasons.

With the core values of integrity, trust, respect, teamwork and loyalty serving as guiding principles for Nebraska’s 23-sport program as a whole, Osborne has made historic decisions to help the University of Nebraska athletic programs for years to come.

In June of 2010, Osborne joined Nebraska Chancellor Harvey Perlman and Big Ten Conference Commissioner Jim Delany to announce the Huskers would join the Big Ten beginning on July 1, 2011. Nebraska’s move to the Big Ten will continue to add University-wide academic opportunities, while providing financial stability for the athletic department for years to come.

Just a few months later, Osborne announced an aggressive expansion plan for the east side of Memorial Stadium that will increase attendance past 90,000 for the first time, while continuing Nebraska’s NCAA record-setting sellout streak. The expansion, which is set for completion before the 2013 football season, will include athletic and academic research components.

In the spring of 2010, the city of Lincoln also received voter approval to begin construction on the 16,000-seat Pinnacle Bank Arena, which will serve as the new competitive home for both Nebraska men’s and women’s basketball programs beginning in 2013-14.

The basketball programs, the wrestling program and many of NU’s other sports also have benefitted from the new Hendricks Training Complex at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The facility, which opened in October of 2011, includes practice and team areas, and greatly expanded athletic medicine and strength training areas.

The Nebraska baseball and softball programs also received a new indoor practice facility that opened in the fall of 2001 at Haymarket Park.

The first step in Osborne’s aggressive building plan for Nebraska’s facilities began in the summer of 2010, as the Huskers broke ground on the Student Life Complex on the west side of Memorial Stadium. The complex, which opened in the fall of 2010, directly benefits every Husker student-athlete with expanded academic resources.

While Osborne has helped initiate landmark moves off the field, he has continued to help coaches and student-athletes focus on Nebraska’s tradition of competitive success.

In 2011-12, 10 Husker teams finished among the top 25 in the nation, including the Nebraska football team’s New Year’s Day appearance in the Capital One Bowl.

One of Osborne’s first major decisions as athletic director was to hire Bo Pelini as the Huskers’ football coach. Pelini, who had spent the 2003 campaign as NU’s defensive coordinator, has energized Nebraska’s storied tradition with four consecutive nine-win seasons. Pelini’s Huskers have finished among the Associated Press top 25 in each of the last three seasons. The football program also contributed three CoSIDA Academic All-Americans to Nebraska’s nation-leading total of 299 all-time, across all sports.

Coach Mark Manning’s Husker wrestling program added a pair of CoSIDA Academic All-Americans. On the mat, NU tied for 21st at the NCAA Championships despite entering the season in what appeared to be a rebuilding year.

The tradition-rich NU volleyball program captured the Huskers’ first-ever Big Ten Conference title in any sport in 2011, finishing No. 12 nationally while advancing to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Coach John Cook’s squad has claimed four conference crowns since Osborne’s return to Nebraska.

The Husker women’s gymnastics team led by Coach Dan Kendig added its first Big Ten championship, while finishing eighth nationally in 2012 for its third straight top 10 finish. The Nebraska women’s indoor track and field team contributed another Big Ten title. Coach Gary Pepin’s men added a tie for 11th

at the NCAA Championships during the outdoor season for its best team finish since 2003, after tying for 23rd at the NCAA Indoor Championships. The NU men’s and women’s track and field teams have combined for four conference crowns, while producing eight top-20 finishes over the past five years.

The NU women’s basketball team produced one of its best seasons in school history by rolling to a 24-9 record that included a run to the Big Ten Tournament championship game. Coach Connie Yori’s Huskers finished No. 17 in the final AP poll and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the third time since Osborne’s return to Nebraska. The 2010 Huskers ran to the best season in school history with a Big 12 title and an NCAA Sweet 16 berth in 2010.

Coach Scott Jacobson led the Nebraska women’s tennis team to the best season in school history in 2012, posting a school-record 24 wins and No. 16 final ranking. The Huskers advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, marking the third straight season the team has advanced to the postseason. The Husker men’s tennis program added its first two NCAA appearances in school history in 2010 and 2011.

Coach Bill Straub’s bowling team added a third-place finish at the 2012 NCAA Championships, marking the program’s fifth straight top-eight showing. The Husker bowlers claimed the 2009 NCAA title. The Husker softball team made three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances from 2009 to 2011, while the Husker women’s golf and baseball programs both earned NCAA Regional bids in 2008.

Osborne made his second coaching hire since his return to Nebraska, when he named two-time Major League All-Star, three-time Gold Glove award winner, and former No. 1 MLB Draft pick Darin Erstad as the baseball team’s new coach on June 2, 2011. Erstad was not only one of the best Husker baseball players in history, he was the starting punter on NU’s 1994 national championship football team coached by Osborne.

The baseball program responded by posting a 35-23 record in his first season. It marked a five-game improvement in the win column over 2011. Osborne made another high-profile hire with the addition of men’s basketball coach Tim Miles on March 24, 2012. Osborne also hired former Husker Stacy Underwood as NU’s fourth rifle coach on May 24, 2012.

Academically, Nebraska produced eight CoSIDA Academic All-Americans in 2011-12, increasing its nation-leading total to 299 all-time, across all sports. NU also graduated a school-record 155 student-athletes from August of 2011 through May of 2012.

Before being asked by Chancellor Perlman to return to Nebraska as athletic director in 2007, Osborne served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives (Nebraska’s 3rd congressional district) from 2000 to 2006.

He returned to academia following a 2006 gubernatorial bid, serving as a senior lecturer at Nebraska in the College of Business Administration, teaching leadership and business ethics, in the fall of 2007. Osborne also worked as a consultant for local college athletic departments for two years.

Osborne and his wife, Nancy, continue to pour their time and support into the TeamMates mentoring program, which they founded in 1991. TeamMates provides encouragement to school-aged youth to help them graduate from high school and pursue a post-secondary education.

Osborne’s leadership of the TeamMates program began while he was putting the final touches on one of the best coaching careers in college football history. The Hastings, Neb., native, who earned master’s and doctoral degrees in educational psychology from the University of Nebraska, was named NU’s 25th head coach following the 1972 season.

In 25 seasons with Osborne at the helm, the Huskers mounted a 255-49-3 record - the sixth-most wins in major college history. Osborne’s .836 winning percentage ranked fifth all-time. His career came to a close with a 42-17 win over No. 3 Tennessee in the 1998 Orange Bowl, when he became the first coach in college football history to retire as a reigning national champion. Following his career, he became one of just four coaches in history to have the mandatory three-year waiting period waived for induction into the National Football Foundation College Hall of Fame in December of 1998.

Osborne’s 1994 and 1995 teams allowed Nebraska to become just the second school in history to post back-to-back perfect national championship seasons (Oklahoma 1955-56). Nebraska put together the best five-year run in college football history from 1993 to 1997, going 60-3 with five straight 11-win seasons.

Osborne led NU to 13 conference crowns, including six of his last seven seasons on the sideline. All 25 of his Husker teams won at least nine games and went to a bowl, while 15 won 10-or-more games.

In the classroom, the NU football program totaled 65 CoSIDA Academic All-America awards in Osborne’s 25 years. In fact, he accumulated more football academic All-Americans in his 25 years as coach than any other football program in the nation has produced in its history.

Prior to becoming head coach, Osborne spent five seasons under Devaney, helping the Huskers win back-to-back national championships in 1970 and 1971. In 1973, Osborne succeeded Devaney, who also served as Nebraska’s Athletic Director from 1967 to 1993.

Osborne and his wife, Nancy, have three adult children, Mike, Ann and Suzanne and four grandchildren.

tomosborneathletic DirectorSixth Year Hastings (1959)



Harvey Perlman was named the 19th Chancellor of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on April 1, 2001. He had served as Interim Chancellor of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln since July 16, 2000.

A former dean of the University of Nebraska College of Law (1983-98), Perlman has also served as interim senior vice chancellor for academic affairs at UNL (1995-96).

A Nebraska native, Perlman was raised in York, and earned a bachelor of arts in history and a juris doctorate from the University of Nebraska. During his law school years, he was editor in chief of the Nebraska Law Review and was elected to the Order of the Coif, a law honors society.

He joined the NU law faculty in 1967 after spending a year as a Bigelow Teaching Fellow at the University of Chicago Law School. He served on the

Nebraska law faculty until 1974 when he joined the faculty at the University of Virginia Law School. He returned to Nebraska in 1983 when he accepted the deanship of the Nebraska Law College, a post he held until 1998 when he returned to the professoriate. He has also served as a visiting professor at Florida State University College of Law, the University of Puget Sound School of Law and the University of Iowa College of Law.

His area of legal expertise lies in torts and intellectual property. He is a member of the Nebraska State and American Bar Associations and is a Life Fellow of the American Bar Association. Perlman is co-author of “Intellectual Property and Unfair Competition” (5th edition, 1998) and co-reporter for the American Law Institute’s “Restatement of Unfair Competition” (1994).

He serves on the Council of the American Law Institute, a

leading national law reform organization, and is currently Chair of the NCAA Bowl Licensing Task Force, a member of the NCAA Working Group on Collegiate Model-Rules; and is a member of the Big Ten Athletic Council of Presidents and Chancellors. He previously served as a member of the NCAA Board of Directors and is past chair of the Bowl Championship Series Presidential Oversight Committee. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Nebraska Innovation Campus Development Corporation. He received the George Turner Award from the Nebraska State Bar Association for contributions to the legal profession and the Roger T. Larson Community Builder Award from the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce.

Perlman and his wife, Susan, an NU alumna, are the parents of two daughters. Anne, who earned degrees from UNL and the University of Nebraska Medical Center, practices medicine in Lincoln and is married to UNL alumnus David Spinar; they have three children; Will, Ava, and Marco, Husker fans all. Daughter Amie, who received bachelors and juris doctorate degrees from UNL, is a Nebraska assistant attorney general and is married to UNL alumnus Ron Larson; they are the parents of Caleb and Finn.

Josephine (Jo) R. Potuto, the Richard H. Larson Professor of Constitutional Law, has been Nebraska’s faculty representative (FAR) at the NCAA and conference level since May 15, 1997.

For the past four years, Potuto has been president of the 1A FAR (FARs from FBS institutions). In 2002, she was named Outstanding Faculty Athletics Representative by the All-American Football Foundation.

Potuto spent nine years (the maximum) on the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions (chair her last two years) and currently substitutes on the Committee when a member cannot serve. She is a past Big 12 Conference representative on the NCAA Division I Management Council, served on the NCAA Men’s Gymnastics Championship Committee, and currently serves on an NCAA-wide (all divisions) committee to advise NCAA staff on student-athlete issues.

Potuto is an expert on NCAA enforcement and infractions processes as well as on the general NCAA committee structure and has authored several

articles on NCAA processes and operations. She has testified before the House Subcommittee on the Constitution regarding due process in NCAA infractions hearings and has made presentations to the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics. She also has lectured on NCAA processes and issues at, among others, the Universities of Istanbul, Washington, Maryland, and Baltimore. Potuto is a past adviser to

the Uniform Law Commissioners Committee to draft a sports agent statute, has drafted rules governing search and seizure and hearings for the Nebraska Racing Commission, and also has written on issues of gender equity in college athletics.

At Nebraska, Potuto is a member of the academic senate as well as the senate’s intercollegiate athletics committee. She also served on Nebraska’s NCAA site certification steering committee.

Potuto teaches constitutional law, procedural and criminal law, federal jurisdiction, and sports law. She has been a visiting professor of law at the University of Arizona, Rutgers University, the Cardozo College of Law at New York’s Yeshiva University, the University of Oregon, the University of North Carolina, and Seton Hall University. She has worked as an assistant prosecutor in the Essex and Morris County (N.J.) prosecutor’s offices.

Potuto was project director and a drafter of the Uniform Law Commissioners Sentencing and Corrections Act, as well as the drafter for the Nebraska Supreme Court Committee to Draft Criminal Jury Instructions. She is the author of three books and numerous articles. She also is a member of the American Law Institute.

Potuto earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism at Rutgers’ Douglass College; her master’s degree in English literature at Seton Hall; and her juris doctorate at the Rutgers Law College. She is a member of the bars of Nebraska and New Jersey and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the U.S. District Courts for Nebraska and New Jersey.

nebraska's faCuLty reps1931-1946 — T.J. Thompson 1947-1958 — Earl Fullbrook1959-1964 — Charles S. Miller1965-1968 — Merk Hobson1969-1970 — John R. Davis1971-1982 — Keith L. Broman1982-1997 — James O'Hanlon1997-present — Josephine Potuto

nebraska's ChanCeLLors1871-1876 — Allen R. Benton 1876-1882 — Edmund B. Farfield 1884-1889 — Irvin J. Manatt1891-1895 — James H. Canfield 1895-1899 — George E. MacLean 1900-1908 — E. Benjamin Andrews1908-1927 — Samuel Avery1927-1938 — E.A. Burnett1938-1946 — Chauncey S. Boucher1947-1953 — R.G. Gustavson1953-1954 — John K. Selleck1954-1968 — Clifford Hardin1968-1971 — Joseph Soshnik1972-1975 — James H. Zumberge1975-1976 — Adam C. Breckenridge1976-1980 — Roy A. Young1980-1981 — Robert H. Rutford1981-1991 — Martin A. Massengale1991-1991 — Jack Goebel1991-1995 — Graham B. Spanier1995-1996 — Joan R. Leitzel*1996-2000 — James Moeser2000-2001 — Harvey S. Perlman*2001-present — Harvey S. Perlman* Interim Chancellor

harveyperlmanChancellor12th Year Nebraska (1963)

Josephinepotutofaculty athleticsrepresentative15th Year Rutgers (1967)

Isabel AndradeJunior, Co-Captain

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2012 returning runners (5)Isabel Andrade, Martina Barinova, Hannah Edwards, Sarah Larson, Sarah Plambeckreturning Letterwinners (5)Isabel Andrade (1), Martina Barinova (1), Hannah Edwards (1), Sarah Larson (1), Sarah Plambeck (1)2012 newcomers (7)Jelena Andjelkovic, Ellen Dougherty, Sarah Dweikat, Tess Keller, Anna Minnick, Morgan Woitzel, Jessica Wright2011 Departed runners (5)Jessica Furlan, Erica Hamik, Ashley Miller, Sam Morabe, Katie White

A young Nebraska women’s cross country team will begin a new era with Coach David Harris at the helm in 2012 with the challenge of replacing four talented seniors from the 2011 squad. Ashley Miller, Jessica Furlan, Erica Hamik and Katie White made up the nucleus of Nebraska’s team for the past several seasons, helping the Huskers to a sixth-place finish at the 2011 NCAA Midwest Regional and a seventh-place showing in their first Big Ten Championships. In addition to the losses of four strong 2011 seniors, the Huskers also will be challenged by the loss of junior Martina Barinova. One of Nebraska’s top runners as a freshman in 2010, Barinova battled to overcome injuries during the 2011 cross country season and the 2012 track season. She competed in only two cross country meets a year ago. This season she is expected to redshirt while trying to recover completely from the injuries that sidelined her a year ago. With the heavy losses among Nebraska’s top runners, Isabel Andrade is expected to be a leader for the Huskers in 2012. The junior from Petaluma, Calif., lettered for NU as a sophomore and competed at the Big Ten and NCAA Midwest Regional championships. She also performed well in the classroom, earning academic All-Big Ten honors. She notched a career-best sixth-place finish in a time of 19:54.72 at the UNO/Creighton Invitational, before posting a career-best time of 18:38.7 at the South Dakota State Classic. She closed the year by finishing 70th at the Big Ten Championships and 85th at the Midwest Regional in DeKalb, Ill. “Isabel has a tremendous work ethic and will be a great benefit as a captain this cross country season to the young athletes we have on our team,” Harris said. “It is now her time to step up and lead the team as an upper-class runner.” Fellow junior Sarah Plambeck is expected to be another key returner for the Huskers. The Lincoln Christian High School graduate will join Andrade as a captain for the 2012 squad after earning her first cross country letter as a sophomore a year ago. Plambeck, who finished 80th at the 2011 Big Ten Championships and 135th at the NCAA Midwest Regional, posted a season-high fifth-place finish at the Creighton/UNO Classic last season. She

also performed well in the classroom, joining Andrade on the academic All-Big Ten squad. “Sarah will be one of our women’s captains this year,” Harris said. “Her dedication during her junior season should result in some nice performances as one of the upper-class runners on our team.” Sophomores Sarah Larson and Hannah Edwards will also look for improvement while providing leadership for the younger Huskers. Larson, a Lincoln native, demonstrated her talent in her first season of competitive cross country at any level in 2011. A Nebraska all-state softball player at Lincoln Northeast High School, Larson’s softball commitments limited her distance training to the track in high school. However, she made a quick adjustment to collegiate cross country training as a freshman. After a top-10 finish at the Creighton/UNO Classic to open the season, she posted a career-best time of 19:00.0 to take 23rd at the SDSU Classic. Although she did not compete at the Big Ten Championships, she finished 137th at the NCAA Midwest Regional meet to close her freshman season. Edwards, a native of Whittier, Calif., competed in three meets as a freshman, making her final appearance at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational. With just four healthy returning cross country runners on the roster, Nebraska will rely heavily on incoming freshman runners who will make a difference in their first year of competition. Sophomore transfer Jessica Wright will be eligible to compete in her first season for NU this year. A native of Bellevue, Neb., Wright spent last fall at Marquette University. She earned All-Metro cross country and track and field honors while in high school, and has a bright future for the Huskers. Tess Keller, a native of Sparta, N.J., will also be a force for NU this season. Keller recorded numerous top-10 finishes in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association Group Championships in track and cross country. Sarah Dweikat will also be a freshman contributor this season. Dweikat, a Lincoln native and Lincoln East graduate, has competed in the Nebraska track and field championships, and recorded a sixth-place finish at the 2011 Nebraska cross country championships. Nebraska’s young team will face the challenge of going head-to-head with a talented Big Ten Conference. Five Big Ten teams finished among the top 30 in the nation in 2011, led by Michigan State, which closed the year in 12th at the NCAA Championships. Michigan added a top-15 NCAA finish, while Penn State (22nd), Wisconsin (28th) and Minnesota (30th) lead the list of talented Big Ten foes. Before competing against the best the runners the conference has to offer at the Big Ten Championships in East Lansing, Mich., on Oct. 28, the young Huskers will begin laying their foundation for success with the season-opening Creighton/UNO Classic in Omaha on Sept. 1. Two weeks later the Huskers will play host to the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational at Pioneers Park in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 15, at 10 a.m. Nebraska returns to the road for the KU Rim Rock Farm Classic on Sept. 29, before competing at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational on Oct. 12. Following Nebraska’s second appearance at the Big Ten Championships, the NCAA Midwest Regional will be held in Springfield, Mo., on Nov. 9. The NCAA Championships are set for Nov. 17 in Louisville, Ky. “I think that it’s a must that we schedule low key at the start of the season before we hit the meat of our schedule,” Harris said. “We are trying to build momentum going into the Big Ten Championships in East Lansing.

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Andrade’s Collegiate honors• Nebraska Cross Country Co-Captain (2012)• Academic All-Big Ten (2011) • Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll (2010) • Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll (2011)

2012 (outlook)Isabel Andrade (pronounced On-DRAH-day) will be a leader on the women’s cross country team during the 2012 season. The junior from California performed at a high level during her sophomore season for the Huskers and will be looked upon to do the same this year.

“Isabel is hard-working and will be a great benefit as a captain this cross country season to the young athletes we have on our team,” Nebraska Coach David Harris said. “It is now her time to step up and lead the team as an upperclass runner.”

2011 (sophomore) Andrade continued to excel for the Huskers during her sophomore year, earning her first cross country letter in 2011 after a strong season.

In her first meet of the year, Andrade finished sixth overall at the Creighton/UNO Classic (19:54.72) to help Nebraska to its first team title of the season.

Andrade continued to perform at a high level, placing 35th overall at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational (22:57.0) and then 15th at the SDSU Classic in Brookings, S.D. (18:36.7).

In her last regular-season meet, Andrade placed 262nd overall after running a time of 22:31 at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational.

Andrade ran well in the postseason, placing 70th (22:14) at the Big Ten Championships in Champaign, Ill. She closed her cross country campaign by placing 85th (22:54.07) at the NCAA Midwest Regional in DeKalb, Ill.

Andrade also performed well in the classroom, capturing academic All-Big Ten accolades for the Huskers.

2010 (freshman) Andrade took to the cross country course for her first collegiate season without much summer training. She made her Husker debut by placing 15th at the Creighton/UNO Classic with a time of 20:13.56. Andrade followed with a 35th-place finish at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational.

Andrade continued to improve during the 2011 track and field season by setting personal-bests both indoors and outdoors. She competed

in the 3,000 meters at the Nebraska Tune-Up, running a personal-best time of 10:16.42

before nebraska (Petaluma hs) Andrade came to Nebraska after completing her prep career at Petaluma High School under Coach Jim Lynch. A two-time qualifier for California’s state cross country meet in Division 3, Andrade finished ninth at the state meet in 2008. She returned as a senior in 2009 to finish 19th and contribute to the Trojans’ 17th-place team finish.

Andrade produced her best season on the track as a junior, before missing most of her senior season with a stress fracture, which only allowed her to run until the end of March. She ran a personal-best 11:06.47 in the 3,200 meters at the 2009 Redwood Empire Area Finals, then set a personal best in the 1,600 meters six days later at the NCS Meet of Champions with a time of 4:56.29.

Personal Isabel is the daughter of Francisco and Helen Andrade. She was born on Dec. 4, 1991. She is an elementary education major at Nebraska and claimed academic All-Big Ten honors in 2011.

IsabelAndradeJuniorTiburon, Calif.(Petaluma)One Letter



barinova’s Collegiate honors• Nebraska Cross Country Co-Captain (2012)• All-Midwest Region (2010) • Academic All-Big Ten Spring (2012) • Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll (2010) • Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll (2011)

2012 (outlook) Martina Barinova (pronounced BEAR-uh-nova) is expected to redshirt in her third cross country season at Nebraska while recovering from a series of injuries. Despite her injuries, Barinova will still be counted on to provide leadership to a young Husker squad. Barinova will serve as a Husker co-captain alongside Isabel Andrade and Sarah Plambeck, while Barinova rehabilitates her injuries for a return to the course in 2013.

2011 (sophomore) Barinova battled injuries early in the season before ultimately being forced out of competition.

2010 (freshman) Barinova made an immediate impact as one of Nebraska’s top runners during the 2010 cross country season. She made her debut at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational by finishing second with a time of 21:29.7. Following a 28th-place finish at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational, Barinova placed 44th at the Indiana State Pre-Nationals.

Barinova continued to improve during the postseason, placing 21st at the Big 12 Championships. She added All-Midwest Region honors by finishing 25th with a time of 20:54.3 at the NCAA Midwest Regional.

She continued to build momentum during the 2011 track season by earning All-Big 12 honors both indoors and outdoors. She set a personal-best time of 9:25.55 in the 3,000 meters at the Big 12 Indoor Championships to help the Husker women capture the school’s sixth Big 12 indoor title. She was also one of four NU distance runners to earn All-Big 12 honors at the outdoor meet, when she finished fourth in the 3,000-meter steeplechase.

before nebraska (gymnazium Jana blahoslava/Placky university) Barinova joined the Huskers as a redshirt freshman after one year at Placky University in Olomouc, Czech Republic. A graduate of Gymnazium Jana Blahoslava in Prerov, Barinova thrived in the distance events, holding the Czech Republic national junior record in the 3,000-meter steeplechase with a time of 10:17.86, which would rank as the third-best performance all-time at Nebraska.

In 2010, Barinova established three personal bests, including the indoor 3,000 meters (9:36.77), outdoor 3,000 meters (9:32.44) and outdoor 5,000 meters (16:47.06). Her personal best in the indoor

3,000 meters came at the Czech Republic National Championships, where she placed second. During her career she captured Czech Republic Junior national titles in the 3,000-meter steeplechase (2009 - 10:20.15) and the 1,500 meters (2008 - 4:33.52).

Personal Martina is the daughter of Vladimar and Alena Barinova. She was born on Jan. 28, 1990 and is a Spanish major at Nebraska. She earned academic All-Big Ten honors in the spring of 2012.

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Plambeck’s Collegiate honors• Nebraska Cross Country Co-Captain (2012)• Academic All-Big Ten (2011) • Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2011, Spring 2012) • Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2010, Spring 2011)

2012 (outlook)Lincoln native Sarah Plambeck will be looked to as a leader for Nebraska on the course during the 2012 season. After earning her first letter as a sophomore in 2011, the Lincoln Christian graduate will be one of NU’s captains for a young team in 2012.

“Her dedication during this upcoming junior season should result in some nice performances as one of the upperclass runners on our team,” Nebraska Coach David Harris said.

2011 (sophomore)After transitioning into collegiate cross country as a freshman, Plambeck was a regular competitor and earned her first letter for the Huskers as a sophomore.

Plambeck opened the season by placing fifth (19:40.22) at the Creighton/UNO Classic. Plambeck was one of six NU runners in the top 10 and helped the Huskers claim the team title.

The Lincoln Christian product followed that performance with two top-20 finishes, including 18th (22:35.1) at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational at Pioneers Park. She added a 20th-place finish (18:54.5) at the SDSU Classic in Brookings, S.D. Plambeck finished off her regular season at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational by settling for 276th (22:52).

In her second postseason with the Huskers, Plambeck finished 80th at the Big Ten Championships in a time of 22:41. She closed the year by finishing 135th (23:40.91) at the NCAA Midwest Regional in DeKalb, Ill.

Off the course, Plambeck performed well in the classroom by earning academic All-Big Ten honors. She also earned spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll during both the fall and spring semesters of 2011-12.

2010 (freshman) Plambeck was an accomplished runner at Lincoln Christian High School and made her freshman debut at the Creighton/UNO Classic, where she finished eighth with a time of 19:49.79. She continued to contribute at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational, placing 18th to help the women win their sixth consecutive team title.

Plambeck continued to make strides during the 2011 track and field season, setting personal bests both indoors and outdoors. She

competed in the 1,500 meters at the Nebraska Open, running a personal-best time of 4:49.65.

before nebraska (Lincoln Christian hs) Plambeck joined Nebraska after a prep career at Lincoln Christian High School under Coach Lynn Wilson. A four-year qualifier for the Nebraska state track and field meet in Class C, Plambeck did not compete in cross country until her senior year. She made an immediate impact, as she finished third in the Class D race, which led the Crusaders to a sixth-place finish in the team standings.

As a freshman at the state track meet, Plambeck captured three medals with a fifth-place finish in the 3,200 meters, a sixth-place finish in the 1,600 meters, and as a member of the eighth-place 4x800-meter relay. She earned four more medals as a sophomore, including her first state championship as the anchor of the 4x800-meter relay. Along with the state title, Plambeck placed second in the 1,600 meters, third in the 3,200 meters and fourth in the 800 meters. Plambeck brought home three more gold medals as a junior, including individual titles in the 1,600 and 3,200 meters, while the Crusaders defended their title in the 4x800-meter relay with Plambeck as the anchor. A foot injury slowed Plambeck during her senior season, but she still captured four medals at the state meet with third-place finishes in the 800 and 4x800, a fourth-place finish in the 3,200 meters and a seventh-place showing in the 1,600 meters.

Personal Sarah is the daughter of Bob and Martha Plambeck. She was born on April 1, 1992. Plambeck is a nutrition, exercise and health science major at Nebraska and earned academic All-Big Ten honors in 2011. She also claimed spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in both the fall and spring semesters of 2011-12.

sarahPlambeckJuniorLincoln, Neb.(Lincoln Christian)One Letter



2012 (outlook)After adjusting to the longer distances covered in collegiate cross country in her freshman season for NU, Californian Hannah Edwards will look to help lead the Huskers in the 2012 season.

Edwards will look to provide depth for the Huskers in 2012, and will likely be a top-seven runner for NU.

2011 (freshman)One of three Californians on the 2011 Husker women’s team, Edwards worked to make the adjustment to the longer distances of collegiate cross country as a freshman.

Edwards, who earned her first cross country letter, competed in three meets for the Huskers during her freshman campaign while increasing her training base.

Edwards competed for the first time collegiately at the Creighton/UNO Classic, where she placed 26th overall and seventh among the Huskers with a time of 21:31.19.

Edwards competed at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational at Pioneers Park in Lincoln, where she finished 102nd overall (24:13.7). Her final meet of the year came at the SDSU Classic in Brookings, S.D., where she placed 43rd with a season-best time of 19:39.0.

before nebraska (La serna hs) Edwards was a standout in both cross country and track at La Serna High School in Whittier, Calif. Her senior cross country season was highlighted by a ninth-place finish at the Sunny Hills Wayne Walker Invitational, when she covered the 5K course in 19:36 to finish ninth.

She posted her personal-best 5K time with a 19:35 to take fifth place at the Clovis Invitational as a junior in 2009. Later her junior year, she placed 21st at the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section Preliminaries in November.

On the track, Edwards produced a personal best of 5:14.80 in the 1,600 meters. She established her personal best of 11:42.37 in the 3,200 meters at the 2010 Trabuco Hill Invitational. Edwards ran in both the 1,600 and 3,200 meters at the 2010 CIF-SS Divisional Finals.

Personal The daughter of Mitch and Jan Edwards, Hannah was born Aug. 14, 1993. Hannah is majoring in nutrition, exercise and health science at Nebraska.

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She made her first appearance at the state track and field meet as a freshman, when she ran a leg on the Rockets’ sixth-place 3,200-meter relay team.

Larson earned her first individual medal at the Class A state track meet as a sophomore in 2009, when she finished seventh in the 3,200 (11:59.32). She also competed in the 1,600.

In addition to her success on the track, Larson was an accomplished softball player at Lincoln Northeast. The Rockets’ ace in the circle, she also played shortstop and third base when she was not pitching. She was Northeast’s top pitcher and hitter during her junior season in 2009-10, and was a Class A honorable-mention all-state selection as a senior in 2010-11.

Personal Sarah is the daughter of Mike and Traci Larson. Sarah was born Feb. 28, 1993. She is majoring in business administration at Nebraska and earned a spot on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall of 2011.

Larson’s Collegiate honors• Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2011)• Nebraska Class A State Champion (3,200 meters, 2010)• Nebraska Class A Honorable-Mention All-State (Softball, 2010)

2012 (outlook)Lincoln native Sarah Larson will continue the process of learning collegiate cross country during her sophomore season. Larson, who did not compete in cross country at Lincoln Northeast High School, will be looked upon to be a top-five runner for NU, after performing at a high level in 2011.

2011 (freshman)Larson lettered in her first season at Nebraska, after competing throughout the regular season for the Huskers and making appearances at the Big Ten and NCAA Midwest Regional championships.

Although Larson did not compete in high school cross country, her experience as a distance runner in track and field helped ease the transition to the longer distances of collegiate cross country. She opened her freshman campaign with a top-10 finish at the Creighton/UNO Classic. She placed 10th (20:14.72) in Omaha and was one of six NU runners who finished in the top 10, helping the Huskers win the team title.

After the strong performance in her first cross country meet, Larson placed 41st (23:06.4) at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational. She added a 23rd-place effort (19:00.0) at the SDSU Classic in Brookings, S.D.

Competing in her first postseason as a Husker, Larson placed 96th at the Big Ten Championships. She closed out her freshman campaign by finishing 137th (23:40.91) at the NCAA Midwest Regional meet in DeKalb, Ill.

In the classroom, Larson earned a spot on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall of 2011.

before nebraska (Lincoln northeast hs) Larson did not compete in cross country during her high school career, but she was a multi-sport standout at Lincoln Northeast.

Larson captured the Nebraska Class A state 3,200-meter championship as a junior in 2010. Larson claimed her first state title in a personal-best time of 11:23.67. She added a third-place showing in the 1,600 with a personal-best time of 5:20.42 for Coach John Snoozy.

She added a fifth-place finish in the 3,200 (11:36.001) as a senior. She also ran the opening leg of the Rockets’ sixth-place 3,200-meter relay.

sarahLarsonsophomoreLincoln, Neb.(Lincoln Northeast)One Letter



2012 (outlook)Ellen Dougherty (pronounced DOOR-ih-tee) joins the Husker cross country team after competing for the NU track and field team during the 2011-12 season.

Dougherty expects to use this season to expand her training base for indoor and outdoor track season.

before nebraska (sioux City east hs)A 14-time state medalist and four-time state champion in Iowa’s Class 4A, Dougherty finished her senior season at Sioux City East High School ranked among Iowa’s all-time top 10 in the 400 (55.41), 800 (2:08.92) and 400 hurdles (1:01.25).

She earned three state medals as a freshman in 2007, as she placed second in the 400 meters (57.39), third in the 800 meters (2:15.97) and ran the anchor leg of the sixth-place 4x400-meter relay. Dougherty returned to anchor the second-place 4x400-meter squad in 2008, while adding third-place finishes in the 400 (56.07) and 800 (2:11.69) meters.

She raised her game as a junior, setting a state meet record in the 400 meters with a time of 55.41, while finishing third in the 400 hurdles (1:01.25). Dougherty also placed fourth in the 800 meters (2:11.40) and anchored the 4x400-meter relay team that set the Iowa state record with a time of 3:48.39 to top the Waukee’s 1981 record of 3:51.70.

She took second as a senior in both the 400 (56.30) and 400 hurdles (1:02.15), while adding two more state titles in the relays. Dougherty ran the 400-meter anchor leg of the Black Raiders’ 800-meter sprint-medley team with a split of 54.9 to complete the squad’s winning time of 1:47.54. Later the same day, she ran the anchor leg of the winning 4x400-meter relay to win the Black Raiders’ second straight state title in the event.

Nationally, she swept the 400 and 800 meters at the 2006 USTF Junior Olympics in Baltimore, Md. Dougherty capped the 2009 outdoor season with a fifth-place finish in the 800 meters (2:11.24) at the USA Junior Championships in Eugene, Ore. She returned to the USA Junior Championships in 2010 at Drake Stadium, where she took eighth in the 800 (2:12.29).

PersonalThe daughter of Jim and Mary Dougherty, Ellen was born March 10, 1992. She is a business administration major at Nebraska.

ellenDoughertysophomoreMoville, Iowa(Sioux City East)

2012 (outlook)After spending her freshman year at Marquette, Jessica Wright will try to make an impact on the Nebraska women’s cross country team in 2012. Wright, a native of Bellevue, Neb., brings her distance talents to a young Husker roster that does not have any seniors this season.

before nebraska (Marquette/bellevue West hs)Wright spent the 2011 season at Marquette before electing to transfer to Nebraska. The Bellevue West High School graduate produced a successful running career for the Thunder Birds. She earned Lincoln Journal Star Super-State honors in 2008 and 2010. Wright finished fourth at the Nebraska Class A High School Championships in 2010. A standout in the classroom as well, Wright was the valedictorian of Bellevue West’s 2011 senior class

PersonalThe daughter of Jack and Jacki Wright, Jessica was born Oct. 8, 1992. She has a younger sister, Laura, and a younger brother, Kevin. She is a psychology and pre-medicine major at Nebraska.

Andjelkovic’s Collegiate honors• Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Spring 2012)

2012 (outlook)Freshman Jelena Andjelkovic (pronounced YELL-uh-nuh AN-jell-ko-vitch)joins the Nebraska cross country team after competing with the NU track and field team in 2011-12. Andjelkovic will use her first season to get used to the longer distances covered in collegiate cross country.

before nebraska (College of sport & health/2nd economic)Andjelkovic came to Nebraska after recording personal bests of 55.55 in the 400 meters and 2:07.19 in the 800 meters. She competed for the Serbian National Team at the European Cup, where she placed fifth in the 400 meters.

PersonalThe daughter of Zoran Andjelkovic, Jelena was born April 23, 1990. She is majoring in sociology at Nebraska.

JessicaWrightsophomoreBellevue, Neb.(Marquette/Bellevue West)

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2012 (outlook)Freshman Sarah Dweikat (pronounced DWY-kot) hopes to adjust quickly to the longer distances covered in collegiate cross country after a strong prep career at Lincoln East High School. The 2011 Nebraska Class A state runner-up, Dweikat could make an immediate impact for the young Huskers.

before nebraska (Lincoln east hs)Dweikat joined the Huskers after an impressive prep career at Lincoln East High School. She captured Super-State honors from the Lincoln Journal Star as both a junior and senior, and posted a second-place finish at the 2011 Nebraska Cross Country State Championships. Dweikat finished sixth in the 3,200 meters at the 2011 Nebraska Class State Track and Field Championships with a time of 11:38.10. She also competed at the state meet in 2010, finishing the 1,600 in a time of 5:39.18.

PersonalThe daughter of Sally Mackenzie and Ismail Dweikat, Sarah was born May 6, 1994. She is a biochemistry major at Nebraska.

sarahDweikat freshmanLincoln, Neb.(Lincoln East)

2012 (outlook)Tess Keller hopes to make a major impact in her first season with the Nebraska cross country team in 2012. The freshman from Netcong, N.J., was one of the top prep runners in the state of New Jersey last year and an inexperienced Husker team could rely heavily on Keller’s talents, according to Coach David Harris.

before nebraska (Pope John XXIII hs)Keller posted impressive times and earned numerous state medals during her high school career at Pope John XXIII in Sparta, N.J.

Keller was the 2011 New Jersey Catholic Conference cross country champion, while also placing third at the cross country state group competition (non-public A).

PersonalThe daughter of Nancy and Greg Keller, Tess was born Feb. 25, 1994. She is a psychology major at Nebraska.

tess kellerfreshmanNetcong, N.J.(Pope John XXIII)

Minnick’s Collegiate honors• Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2011, Spring 2012)

2012 (outlook)Freshman Anna Minnick joins the Husker cross country team after competing with the NU track and field team in 2011-12. A native of Omaha, Neb., Minnick will use her first season to adjust to the longer distances covered in collegiate cross country.

before nebraska (omaha burke hs)Minnick came to Nebraska after taking fifth as a member of the All-Class 4x400-meter relay team at the 2009 Nebraska State Track and Field Championships. She was also a member of the eighth-place All-Class 4x400 team in 2008. Minnick captured academic all-state awards and helped Omaha Burke to the 2009 district title. She ran a personal-best time of 58.09 in the 400 meters in high school.

PersonalThe daughter of Richard and Michelle Minnick, Anna was born Feb. 19, 1991. She is majoring in art education with a minor in dance with a coaching endorsement at Nebraska.

Anna MinnickfreshmanOmaha, Neb.(Omaha Burke)

2012 (outlook)Freshman Morgan Woitzel (pronounced WITTS-zull) joins the Nebraska cross country team after an excellent career at Millard South High School. A two-time Nebraska high school champion on the track, Woitzel could help the Huskers in her first season of collegiate cross country.

before nebraska (Millard south hs)Woitzel was a standout at Millard South, capturing the Class A state title in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:15.22 in 2010. She added a fourth-place finish in the 400 at the 2010 state meet in a time of 1:00.06. Woitzel helped Millard South’s 1,600-meter relay to the 2011 Class state championship with a winning time of 3:58.27.

PersonalThe daughter of Todd and Michell Woitzel, Morgan was born Nov. 27, 1993. She is a biological sciences major at Nebraska.

Morgan WoitzelfreshmanOmaha, Neb.(Millard South)

Jarren HengJunior, Co-Captain

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young Huskers Hope to Lay new Foundation under Harris2012 returning runners (8)Tommy Brinn, Dani Dapo, Connor Gibson, Brett Grieb, Jarren Heng, Anthony Pittman, Alney Tobias, Trevor Vidlakreturning Letterwinners (4)Tommy Brinn (1), Connor Gibson (1), Jarren Heng (1), Trevor Vidlak (2)2012 newcomers (9)Taylor Anders, Matt Bloch, Matt Gilbert, London Hawk, Jonah Heng, Sidney Madlock, Jacob Olson, Adam Procknow, Aron Sebhat2011 departed runners (5)Jesse Adams, Brad Doering, Grant Duffy, Peter Falcon, Adam Mitteis

The Nebraska men’s cross country team will have almost an entirely new look in Coach David Harris’ first season at the reins of the program. Not only did the Huskers graduate four seniors from former Coach Jay Dirksen’s final NU squad, but senior Trevor Vidlak will redshirt in 2012, and senior Tommy Brinn will see a light work load due to an injury suffered in the spring. Another returning runner redshirting will be junior Connor Gibson. Vidlak, a Lincoln native and returning captain for NU, will be missed after performing at a high level the past two seasons. Vidlak earned Nebraska’s Most Valuable Cross Country Runner award in 2011, as well as NU’s Most Improved Runner honor in 2010. During the 2011 season, Vidlak was at his best at the SDSU Classic in Brookings, S.D., winning the individual meet title in 24:46.7. Brinn, a native of Otsego, Mich., had a successful junior season for NU. He performed at his best at the SDSU Classic, where he placed 12th in 26:14.6. The heavy losses from last year’s squad will present both challenges and opportunities for Harris and a young Husker team. “This will by far be the youngest team to compete in this program’s history,” Harris said. “I keep telling my team that we need the younger kids to step up so we can make strides into the future, due to the fact that we do not have many seniors this season.” Nebraska’s top active returning runner in 2012 will be Jarren Heng. The junior from Norfolk, Neb., will be counted on to lead a young Husker squad in training and competition, while improving his times from a year ago. “The expectations are high for Jarren, both in leadership and performance,” Harris said. “He has put in the work to make progress in his running career at the Big Ten level. He will be one of our men’s captains and with that comes incorporating all of our freshmen into the 2012 season. That could play a pretty big part in the future success of this program in the years to come.” Heng performed at a high level throughout his sophomore campaign, posting a pair of top-five finishes on the year. He took second at the Creighton/UNO Classic in a time of 27:31.24. He added another runner-up finish two weeks later at the South Dakota State Classic, posting a time of 25:25.9 to help the Huskers capture a team title. Brett Grieb, Anthony Pittman and Dani Dapo will join Heng as runners expected to lead the young Husker squad in 2012. Grieb, a junior from York, Neb., hopes to continue his improvement while adding veteran leadership on and off the course. He competed in three meets in 2011 and posted a personal-best time of 28:48.1 at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational. Grieb captured third-team CoSIDA Academic All-America honors in 2011-12.

Pittman also will enter his third year in the cross country program after redshirting in 2011. The sophomore from Omaha plans to regain the success he found on the course as a freshman, while improving his times to help lead the Huskers. Pittman hopes to be one of the Huskers’ top-seven runners in 2012. Dapo, a native of Omaha, will also be looked upon to lead the young group of Huskers this season. Dapo will be competing in his last season with NU, and will be one of the only seniors competing for the Huskers in the fall. Dapo will add depth to the team this year, and will likely be a top-seven runner. With only four returning runners expecting to make significant contributions for the Huskers this year, Nebraska’s eight-member freshman class will be counted on to make immediate contributions. One of Nebraska’s most talented recruits in recent history, Jonah Heng, a native of Overland Park, Kan., could have a bright future for NU. “Jonah probably has the best distance credentials with his performance at the Midwest Regionals last year in high school. He just missed going to Nationals, and then backed that up with a 9:06 two mile that broke the Kansas state high school record.” Aron Sebhat, a native of Skokie, Ill., is a touted recruit for NU. The Niles North High School graduate had a phenomenal prep career, and owns multiple records at the school. “Aron will make an impact on day one for the Huskers,” Harris said. Another incoming freshman who could contribute right away is Jacob Olson. The native of Kearney earned Nebraska Gatorade Runner-of-the-Year honors as a senior. “Olson is one of the top runners coming out of the state this year,” Harris said, “and has the potential to become a great runner.” Matt Bloch, a native of Valley Village, Calif., will also be one of NU’s top freshman runners coming into the 2012 season. Bloch recorded several top-10 finishes at the California track and field championships, as well as a fifth-place finish in cross country. Adam Procknow, a native of Cary, Ill., will look to adjust to the longer distances covered in collegiate cross country this year. Procknow will add depth to the young Huskers and will look to build strength in the coming years. Matt Gilbert, a standout runner from Fenton, Mich., will also look to add depth for NU. Gilbert brings solid credentials from Michigan, where he earned all-state and all-region honors. Taylor Anders, a native of Greeley, Colo., could contend for a spot in the Huskers’ top seven this season. Anders recorded numerous top-10 finishes at the Colorado track and field championships, while also competing in the cross country state championships. The tough task of taking on more extensive training to help conquer both longer races will challenge the first-year Huskers. An even greater challenge for the freshmen-laden team will come with the strength of the Big Ten. Defending NCAA champion Wisconsin headlines a group of five Big Ten teams that finished among the top 30 in the nation in 2011. Indiana closed the year in seventh at the NCAA Championships to join the Badgers in the top 10. Michigan took 17th and Minnesota closed the year 19th to contribute a pair of top-20 NCAA finishes for the conference, while Ohio State added a 30th-place showing at nationals. Before competing against the best the runners the conference has to offer at the Big Ten Championships in East Lansing, Mich., on Oct. 28, the young Huskers will begin laying their foundation for success with the season-opening Creighton/UNO Classic in Omaha on Sept. 1. Two weeks later the Huskers will play host to the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational at Pioneers Park in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 15, at 10 a.m. Nebraska returns to the road for the KU Rim Rock Farm Classic on Sept. 29, before competing at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational on Oct. 12. Following Nebraska’s second appearance at the Big Ten Championships, the NCAA Midwest Regional will be held in Springfield, Mo., on Nov. 9. The NCAA Championships are set for Nov. 17 in Louisville, Ky. “Expectations for the freshmen may be too high for their first season,” Harris said, “but in the end it will help build a strong foundation for success in the future.”

Jarren Heng is expected to be the top runner for Nebraska in 2012. The junior co-captain from Norfolk, Neb., will lead NU’s young runners this season.

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brinn’s Collegiate Honors• NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Qualifier (2010)• Academic All-Big Ten (Fall 2011)• Second-Team Academic All-Big 12 (2010)• Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2011, Spring 2012)• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2010, Spring 2011) 2012 (outlook)Senior Tommy Brinn will try to battle back from injuries suffered during the spring of 2012 in hopes of leading Nebraska on the cross country course this fall. If Brinn is unable to build a training base early in the season because of limitations caused by his injuries, he could take a redshirt season in 2012. Brinn’s leadership may be a key if he is healthy, as fellow senior Trevor Vidlak will be out with injury in 2012.

2011 (Junior) Brinn earned his first cross country letter after providing strong running in the middle of the Husker lineup as a junior in 2011.

Brinn started his junior campaign with a pair of top-20 finishes for Nebraska, including a sixth-place performance at the Creighton/UNO Classic in Omaha (28:11.18). He followed up that effort with a 12th-place finish (26.14.6) at the SDSU Classic in Brookings, S.D.

He added a strong performance at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational, running a time of (26:45) to place 255th overall in a meet that boasted one of the strongest fields in the country.

Brinn capped his junior campaign by running a season personal-best of 26:15 to finish 74th at the Big Ten Championships. He added a 121st-place finish at the NCAA Midwest Regional in DeKalb, Ill. (34:21.81).

A strong performer off the course as well, Brinn claimed academic All-Big Ten honors for his performance in the classroom.

2010 (sophomore)Following an impressive freshman season, Brinn established himself as one of Nebraska’s top eight competitors throughout the season and capped his second cross country season by finishing 82nd at his first Big 12 Championships.

Brinn opened the year with an eighth-place finish at the Creighton/UNO Classic as the third Husker to cross the finish line. He added a 44th-place finish at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational two weeks later. Brinn finished 152nd (25:44.6) at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational, before settling for 211th at the Indiana State Pre-Nationals on Oct. 16.

He concluded his cross country season by finishing 82nd (27:03.3) at the Big 12 Championships in Stillwater, Okla., on Oct. 30.

tommy brinnseniorOtsego, Mich.(Otsego)One Letter

2009 (Freshman)Brinn made his Husker debut at the Creighton/UNO Classic, where he was the fifth Husker to cross the finish line in ninth place. He went on to compete in three more regular-season meets, including the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational (172nd), Wisconsin adidas Invitational (119th) and Indiana State Pre-Nationals (90th).

High school (otsego)Brinn came to Nebraska after finishing as Otsego’s top runner his final two seasons at the Michigan Lower Peninsula Division 2 Cross Country Championships, including an 11th-place individual finish in 2008 that propelled the Bulldogs to third in the team standings under Coach Steve Long.

Brinn excelled on the track in the 800 meters, where he captured back-to-back Michigan Lower Peninsula Division 2 championships as a junior and senior, setting the meet record as a junior with a time of 1:51.76. He also finished second in the 400 meters and was a member of the runner-up 4x400-meter relay at the state meet in 2009. Brinn led Michigan to a win over Ohio and Indiana at the 2009 Midwest Meet of Champions with a meet-record and personal-best time of 1:49.27. Brinn ranked No. 4 nationally as a senior and No. 22 as a junior in the 800 meters. Brinn was sixth at the 2009 USA Junior Nationals in Eugene, Ore., with a time of 1:53.25.

personalThe son of Chauncy and Janis Brinn, Tommy was born Feb. 11, 1990. Brinn has one brother, Trevor. Tommy is majoring in advertising and public relations at Nebraska and captured academic All-Big Ten honors in 2011. He was a second-team academic All-Big 12 pick in 2010. Brinn earned spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in both the fall and spring semesters of 2011-12.



dapo’s Collegiate Honors• Big 12 Commissioner's Spring Honor Roll (2011) • Big 12 Fall Commissioner’s Honor Roll (2009)

2012 (outlook)Dani Dapo (pronounced JONNY JAP-o) hopes to contribute for the Huskers as a senior in 2012. Dapo ran at the NCAA Midwest Regional for the Huskers in 2011, after competing in three regular-season meets.

The Omaha Westside graduate will be one of Nebraska's most experienced returning competitors in 2012.

2011 (Junior)Dapo competed for the first time as a member of the cross country team as a junior in 2011. The Omaha native finished 14th overall (28:53.46) at the Creighton/UNO Classic in his hometown to open the season.

He added a 194th-place finish at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational, before taking 40th overall (27:27.1) at the SDSU Classic in Brookings, S.D.

In his first postseason as a member of the cross country team, Dapo competed at the NCAA Midwest Regional in DeKalb, Ill., where he placed 155th (35:31.04).

2010 (sophomore)Dapo was a member of the cross country team for his third season at Nebraska, but he did not compete on the course for the Huskers. He also sat out the indoor track season, before returning for the outdoor campaign. He set a personal best with a 4:02.23 in the 1,500 meters at the Wichita State Classic on April 2.

2009 (redshirt Freshman)Dapo did not compete in cross country in 2009. He competed at six meets during the indoor track and field season, where he posted a personal best of 2:28.19 in the 1,000 meters at the Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational and an oversized best of 1:53.94 in the 800 meters at the Bill Bergan Invitational.

Dapo focused on the 800 meters during the outdoor season, as he competed in the event at five meets. He posted the fourth-best time by a Husker outdoors in 2010 with a personal best of 1:53.65 at the Jim Click Shootout.

2008 (Freshman)Dapo did not compete in cross country, but did compete during the indoor track and field season, before redshirting the outdoor season. He started in the indoor season at the Holiday Inn Invitational, placing fourth in the 800 meters with a personal-best time of 1:55.60 as an unattached athlete. Dapo ran in a Husker uniform in his next four meets, posting top-10 finishes at the Conference Challenge (5th), adidas Classic (8th) and Husker Invitational (5th). He competed only

one time unattached during the outdoor season, where he ran an outdoor best of 1:55.62 at the Nebraska Invitational.

before nebraska (omaha westside Hs)Dapo made trips to the Nebraska Class A State Track and Field meet in all four years at Westside High School under Coach Rick McKeever. Dapo contributed to a sixth-place finish in the 4x800-meter relay as a sophomore, before returning as a junior to finish sixth in the 800 (1:58.91), seventh in the 4x400 (3:27.41) and second in the 4x800 (8:05.08). As a senior, Dapo placed second in the 800 (1:55.91) and anchored the sixth-place 4x800-meter relay team (8:08.13). He was a four-time participant at the state cross country meet, with 20th being his best finish as a senior. Dapo chose Nebraska over Kansas. personalDani’s parents are Amir and Emma Dapo. He was born Feb. 23, 1990. Dani is a nutritional science and dietetics major at Nebraska.

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Vidlak’s Collegiate Honors• Nebraska Cross Country Team Co-Captain (2011, 2012)• Nebraska Most Valuable Cross Country Runner (2011)• Nebraska Men’s Most Improved Runner (2010)• Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Spring 2012)

2012 (outlook)Nebraska’s top returning runner, Trevor Vidlak (pronounced VID-lack) is expected to take a redshirt season in 2012. Vidlak can compete as an unattached runner during the season, as he builds for a strong senior season. Vidlak will remain a Nebraska cross country co-captain for the 2012 season.

2011 (Junior)After producing an excellent sophomore season, Vidlak was Nebraska’s top runner as a junior in 2011. The Lincoln native was named Nebraska’s Most Valuable Cross Country Runner after serving as one of the Husker co-captains and earning his second cross country letter.

In his first meet of the season at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational, Vidlak took fourth overall in a time of 24:46.3 to lead the Huskers.

Vidlak followed with an individual title at the SDSU Classic, in Brookings, S.D. His time of 24.46.7 led four Huskers in the top 10, as Nebraska captured its first team victory of the season.

He continued to pace the Huskers as NU’s top finisher at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational, where he finished 171st overall in a time of 25:18.

At his first Big Ten Championships, Vidlak ran a season personal-best 24:37 to place 35th overall and first among the Huskers.

Vidlak’s final performance came at the NCAA Midwest Regional, running a time of 33:32.11 to finish 80th overall.

In the classroom, Vidlak earned a spot on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the spring of 2012.

2010 (sophomore)Vidlak finished among the top six Huskers at every meet in 2010 and earned Nebraska’s Most Improved Runner Award. He capped his sophomore season with an 83rd-place finish (32:05.4) at the NCAA Midwest Regional competition in Peoria, Ill., on Nov. 13. He finished as NU’s No. 4 runner at regionals and at the 2010 Big 12 Championships, where he placed 45th (25:40.64).

Vidlak opened the season with a third-place finish at the Creighton/UNO Classic in Omaha on Sept. 4. Two weeks later, he posted another top-10 finish by taking 10th (25:33.2) at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational at Pioneers Park in Lincoln.

He managed a 142nd-place showing as NU’s No. 5 runner at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational on Oct. 2, before finishing 194th as the Huskers’ No. 6 runner at the Indiana State Pre-Nationals.

Vidlak helped the Huskers to a sixth-place team finish at the Big 12 Championships in Stillwater, Okla., and a 10th-place regional finish.

2009 (Freshman)Vidlak competed in five meets for the Huskers in his first season at Nebraska, including a trip to the Big 12 Championships. He opened his Husker career with a 12th-place showing at the Creighton/UNO Classic and went on to help NU win the men’s title at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational with a 66th-place time of 26:55.7.

He capped his freshman season by finishing 101st at the conference meet, where the men’s squad finished seventh.

before nebraska (Lincoln northeast Hs)Vidlak joined the Huskers after qualifying for six Nebraska Class A State Championships at Lincoln Northeast High School. Vidlak competed at the state cross country championships in 2005, 2007 and 2008, including a seventh-place finish as a senior with a time of 16:43.5 on the 5K course.

personalThe son of Theresa Schoonover and Tom Vidlak, Trevor was born June 10, 1991. Trevor is majoring in business management. He earned a spot on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the spring of 2012.

trevorVidlakseniorLincoln, Neb.(Lincoln Northeast)Two Letters



ConnorgibsonJuniorBlair, Neb.(Blair) One Letter

gibson’s Collegiate Honors• Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Spring 2012)

2012 (outlook)Connor Gibson is expected to redshirt during the 2012 cross country season while he recovers from injuries. The Blair, Neb., native provided depth to the Husker lineup as a sophomore while competing in three meets and earning his first cross country letter in 2011.

Gibson hopes to return to the course as a junior in 2013.

2011 (sophomore)After using his freshman season to adjust to the longer course distances in collegiate cross country, Gibson improved his times and settled into his role for the cross country team in 2011.

Gibson opened the season by placing in the top 20 at two of his first three meets as a sophomore. He placed 12th at the Creighton/UNO Classic (28:52.68), before taking 14th at the SDSU Classic (26:22.2).

He ran a season-best 26:18.6 at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational to finish 38th overall and fifth among the Huskers. Gibson ended his sophomore season by finishing 256th (26:50) at the Wisconsin adidas Meet.

Although he did not compete at the Big Ten Championships or NCAA Midwest Regional for the Huskers, he did earn his first cross country letter at the end of the season.

In the classroom, Gibson earned a spot on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the spring of 2012.

2010 (Freshman)Gibson competed for the Huskers in their first three meets in 2010. He opened the season with a ninth-place showing as the Huskers’ No. 4 finisher at the Creighton/UNO Invitational in Omaha on Sept. 4. He added a 71st-place finish at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational two weeks later at Pioneers Park in Lincoln.

Gibson made his final appearance at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational in Madison, Wis., on Oct. 2, when he finished 188th (26:53.3).

before nebraska (blair Hs)Gibson joined the Huskers after winning the 2009 Nebraska cross country title in Class B under Coach Darren Harsin at Blair High School. A three-time state qualifier in cross country, Gibson made his first appearance as a sophomore in 2007, finishing 20th with a time of 17:20.75. He cut more than 20 seconds off his 2007 time to finish 10th in 2008 with a time of 16:59.5. In 2009, Gibson continued to run faster (16:30.2) at the state meet to become the second straight runner from Blair to win the state title.

On the track, Gibson made his first appearance at the state meet as a sophomore, finishing 10th in the 1,600 meters. He returned in 2009 to win three state medals by winning the 1,600 meters (4:20.77), finishing third in the 800 meters (1:57.37) and running the anchor leg of the winning 4x800-meter relay. He capped his prep career with four state medals, including three Class B state titles and two All-Class gold medals at the 2010 meet. Gibson ran the top time across all classes in the 800 meters (1:55.17) and 1,600 meters (4:21.77), anchored the winning 4x800-meter relay and added a runner-up finish in the 3,200 meters.

personalConnor is the son of Kurt and Sue Gibson. Connor was born on Nov. 7, 1991. He is majoring in social science education and claimed a spot on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the spring of 2012.


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grieb’s Collegiate Honors• CoSIDA Academic All-American (Third Team, 2012)• Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2011, Spring 2012)• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll

(Fall 2009, 2010; Spring 2010, 2011) 2012 (outlook)Brett Grieb (pronounced GREEB) will be looked upon to add depth to the Husker cross country team during his junior campaign in 2012. The York, Neb., native competed in three meets as a sophomore and will be counted on for improved times as a junior.

A standout in the classroom, Grieb captured third-team CoSIDA Academic All-America honors in the spring of 2012.

2011 (sophomore)After two years of training with the Nebraska cross country program, Grieb made his first appearances on the course for the Huskers as a sophomore in 2011. He competed in three meets early in the season for NU.

In his first meet with the Huskers, Grieb competed at the Creighton/UNO Classic, placing 28th overall (30:25.58). He followed that performance with a 197th-place finish at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational. He ran a season personal-best 28:48.1 on the course at Pioneers Park.

Grieb closed his sophomore campaign by running at the SDSU Classic in Brookings, S.D., where he placed 66th overall (29:01.3).

In the classroom, Grieb claimed third-team CoSIDA Academic All-America honors in the spring of 2012. He also earned spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in both the fall and spring semesters of 2011-12.

2010 (redshirt Freshman)Grieb trained with the cross country team but did not compete. He produced three personal bests during the indoor track season, including a 1:57.09 in the 800. He added a 2:38.07 in the 1,000 meters at the Nebraska Wesleyan Invitational and a 4:24.95 in the mile at the Nebraska Tune-Up.

During the outdoor season he posted season bests of 2:02.84 in the 800 and 4:12.78 in the 1,500 at the Nebraska Open.

2009 (Freshman)Grieb redshirted his first season with the cross country team. He went on to compete indoors and outdoors for the track and field team, where he ran outdoor personal bests of 2:02.74 in the 800 meters and 4:08.17 in the 1,500 meters.

brettgriebJuniorYork, Neb.(York)

before nebraska (york Hs)Grieb made trips to the Nebraska Class B State Cross Country Championships all four years at York High School, with his best finishes coming in 2006 (33rd) and 2008 (34th). On the track, Grieb competed in the 1,600-meter run at the state meet during his sophomore, junior and senior seasons. His top finish came in 2009, when he placed third with a personal-best time of 4:28.00.

personalA second-generation Husker, Brett is the son of Chris and Sheila Grieb. Brett’s father earned a letter on the track and field team in 1975. Brett was born Nov. 6, 1990 and has one brother, Ryan. Brett is majoring in biological sciences at Nebraska and was a third-team CoSIDA Academic All-American following track and field season in 2012. He also earned spots on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in both the fall and spring semesters of 2011-12.



Heng’s Collegiate Honors• Nebraska Cross Country Team Co-Captain (2012)• Academic All-Big Ten Fall (2011)• Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2011)• Big 12 Commissioner's Fall Honor Roll (2010)• Big 12 Commissioner's Spring Honor Roll (2011)

2012 (outlook)After becoming a leader on and off the course for the Huskers in 2011, junior Jarren Heng is expected to be Nebraska's top cross country runner and a co-captain in 2012.

"The expectations are high for Jarren this year, both in leadership and performance," Nebraska Coach David Harris said. "He has put in the work to make progress in his running career at the Big Ten level."

2011 (sophomore)Heng ran among the top four for the Huskers all season in 2011, including a pair of top-three finishes.

The Norfolk, Neb., native opened his sophomore season by notching a second-place finish at the Creighton/UNO Classic (27:31.24) to help the Huskers to a second-place finish overall. He continued the success into the next meet at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational, running a time of 25:48.8 to place fourth among the Huskers and 23rd overall.

He continued to excel at the SDSU Classic, in Brookings, S.D. He finished second overall in a time of 25:25.9, which helped Nebraska capture the team title.

Heng's final regular-season meet came at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational, where he ran a time of 26:18 to place 242nd overall as the Huskers' No. 4 runner.

Heng continued to perform well during the postseason, producing two solid performances at the Big Ten Championships (67th, 25:36) and at NCAA Midwest Regionals (98th, 33:52.68).

Heng earned his first cross country letter during the season. He also performed well in the classroom, claiming academic All-Big Ten honors for the Huskers.

2010 (Freshman)Heng finished among NU's top seven at every meet, including a 66th-place showing at the Big 12 Championships and a 101st-place finish (32:24.3) at the NCAA Midwest Regional in Peoria, Ill.

Heng opened his college career by taking 11th (27:42.9) at the Creighton/UNO Classic in Omaha on Sept. 4. Two weeks later, he finished 26th (26:08.7) at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational at Pioneers Park in Lincoln. He managed a 154th-place showing (25:46.5)

JarrenHengJuniorNorfolk, Neb.(Catholic)One Letter

at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational, before finishing 188th at the Indiana State Pre-Nationals on Oct. 16.

On the track, Heng set personal bests in every event both indoors andoutdoors as a freshman. He posted a time of 4:17.33 in the mile at the Nebraska Tune-Up, while adding an 8:37.22 in the 3,000 at the Razorback Invite. He clocked a 15:14.69 in the 5,000 at the adidas Classic. Outdoors, he posted a 3:55.43 in the 1,500 at the Ward Haylett Invite, and a 9:14.02 in the steeplechase at the Pepsi Invitational.

before nebraska (norfolk Catholic Hs)Heng led Norfolk Catholic to four straight Nebraska Class C state cross country titles as the team's top runner from 2006 to 2009. Norfolk Catholic became just the third school in Nebraska history to win four straight boys cross country team titles, joining Morrill (1979-82) and York (1992-95). Running for coaches Tim Kassmeier and Doug Zoucha, Heng won back-to-back state titles and All-Class gold medals in 2008 and 2009, after finishing second in 2007 and fourth in 2006. Heng was also a multi-sport athlete and earned all-state honors in basketball.

personalJarren is the son of Jeff and Kristi Heng. Jarren was born on Dec. 18, 1991. Jarren's cousin Jonah is a member of the cross country team. Jarren is majoring in Spanish at Nebraska and captured academic All-Big Ten honors in 2011. He also claimed a spot on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall of 2011.


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pittman’s Collegiate Honors• Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll (2010)• Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2011)• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2010) 2012 (outlook)Anthony Pittman will try to get back into the mix for the Huskers this season after redshirting during the 2011 campaign. The Millard West High School graduate will be looked upon as a top seven runner for a young Nebraska team in 2012.

2011 (sophomore)After having a strong freshman season, Pittman redshirted as a true sophomore on the cross country course in 2011. In the classroom, he earned a spot on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall of 2011.

2010 (Freshman)Pittman competed in five of Nebraska’s six meets as a true freshman in 2010, including the Big 12 and NCAA Midwest Regional championships. He capped his first season by finishing 103rd (32:31.9) at the regional in Peoria, Ill., on Nov. 13. He was NU’s No. 7 finisher at the regional and conference meets.

Pittman opened his career by finishing 17th at the Creighton/UNO Classic on Sept. 4, before taking 69th (27:02.0) at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invite two weeks later. He finished 176th at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational, and did not compete at the Indiana State Pre-Nationals. He returned to competition for postseason action at the Big 12 and regional meets. He finished 67th (26:22.95) at the Big 12 Championships in Stillwater, Okla.

before nebraska (Millard west Hs)Pittman joined the Huskers after leading Millard West High School to back-to-back Class A cross country state titles under Coach Max Kurz. After not competing as a freshman or sophomore, Pittman broke onto the scene as the 2008 state runner-up (16:37.0). As a senior in 2009, Pittman cut nearly 14 seconds off his 2008 time, finishing second with a time of 16:23.6.

personalAnthony is the son of Tom and Colette Pittman. Anthony was born on Sept. 23, 1992. He is a chemical engineering major at Nebraska and earned a spot on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall of 2011.

anthonypittmansophomoreOmaha, Neb.(Millard West)

sidney Madlock sophomore Lincoln, Neb. (Lincoln North Star)

2012 (outlook)Sophomore Sidney Madlock enters his first season of collegiate cross country with the Huskers after competing with the track and field team in both 2010-11 and 2011-12.

The Lincoln native will use his first season to help expand his training base for the 2013 track season, while adjusting to the distances covered in collegiate cross country.

before nebraska (Lincoln north star)Madlock was a standout performer for perennial state power Lincoln North Star High School and Coach Matt Musiel. Madlock was a state qualifier in both track and field and cross country, earning four letters on the track while adding one in cross country.

He chose Nebraska over South Dakota and Nebraska-Kearney.

personal The son of Stanford and Amanda Madlock, Sidney was born Jan. 29, 1992. He is majoring in communication studies at Nebraska.



2012 (outlook)After participating in cross country for the Huskers for the first time in 2011, sophomore Alney Tobias (pronounced AL-nee) will look to improve his times during the 2012 season.

Tobias will look to add depth to NU, as he prepares for his indoor and outdoor track seasons.

2011 (redshirt Freshman)Tobias joined the Nebraska cross country program in 2011, after he focused on competing for the Nebraska track and field team in 2010. Tobias competed in three meets for the Huskers as a redshirt freshman in 2011.

Tobias started out his 2011 season by competing at t h e C r e i g h t o n / U N O Classic, where he placed 15th overall (29:07.08). He continued to gain experience at the Woody G r e e n o / N e b r a s k a Invitational by placing 258th overall. He closed his competitive season at the SDSU Classic, as he placed 59th overall in a season-best time of 28:18.4.

2010 (redshirt)Tobias did not run cross country but was a participant on the 2011 track and field team.

before nebraska (Lansingburgh Hs)Tobias came to Nebraska following a strong prep career at Lansingburgh High School in Troy, N.Y. In addition to being a four-time qualifier for the state cross country meet, he excelled on the track. Tobias qualified three times for state indoor and outdoor meets and captured two medals at the indoor Federation meet.

personalThe son of Louie and Penny Tobias, Alney was born May 7, 1992. Alney is a civil engineering major at Nebraska.

alneytobias sophomore Troy, N.Y. (Lansingburgh) One Letter

2012 (outlook)Freshman Taylor Anders joins the Huskers after a solid prep career at Greeley West High School in Colorado. Anders will look to adjust to the longer course demands in collegiate cross country and add depth to NU.

before nebraska (greeley west Hs)Anders was a standout performer at Greeley West, where he competed in both the Colorado cross country and state track and field championships.

Anders placed eighth in the 1,600 in the state championships in track, as well as notching a 15th-place finish in the 3,200.

personalThe son of Rodger and Michele Anders, Taylor was born July 19, 1994. He is majoring in mechanical engineering at Nebraska.

2012 (outlook)Matt Bloch (pronounced BLOCK) could make an impact on a young Husker cross country squad in 2012. The freshman was one of the top runners in California while competing for Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks.

before nebraska (notre dame Hs)Bloch brings strong credentials to the Nebraska cross country team after finishing third at the CIF Southern Section finals and fifth at the CIF state championships as a senior. The native of Valley Village, Calif., competed at Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, where he was also a first-team all-state performer in cross country. Bloch posted a 5K personal best time of 15:30 while competing in high school.

personalThe son of Steve and Mary Bloch, Matt was born July 13, 1994. He is majoring in accounting at Nebraska.

taylorandersFreshmanGreeley, Colo.(Greeley West)

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2012 (outlook)Matt Gilbert hopes to help the Huskers on the cross country course as a freshman in 2012.

The Fenton, Mich., native will use his first season at Nebraska to adjust to the longer distances covered in collegiate cross country, while adding depth to a young group of Huskers.

before nebraska (Fenton Hs)Gilbert was a standout at Fenton High School in Michigan, where he earned all-state honors. He was a four-time, first-team all-conference selection as well as a four-time conference champion. Gilbert also was a two time all-region, and all-county selection. He placed 19th at the state championships as a senior.

personalThe son of Chris Gilbert, Matt was born July 9, 1993. He is majoring in actuarial science at Nebraska.

Mattgilbert FreshmanFenton, Mich.(Fenton)

2012 (outlook)London Hawk joins the Nebraska cross country team for his freshman season of collegiate cross country in 2012. Hawk, who is also a member of the Husker track and field team, will use the cross country season to expand his training base for the indoor and outdoor track seasons.

before nebraska (thornwood Hs)Hawk comes to Nebraska after a stellar career for Coach Brian Evans at Thornwood High School. Hawk won the 2011 Illinois state championship in the 400, finished third as a member of Thornwood’s 4x400 relay team and took eighth individually in the 800. Hawk finished sixth at nationals with a 47.8 split in the 400 in 2010, while taking second at nationals in 2011 with a split of 47.1. He was also a member of Thornwood’s academic honor roll.

personalThe son of Lester and Rochelle Hawk, London was born Feb. 17, 1993. He has not declared a major at Nebraska.

London HawkFreshmanSouth Holland, Ill.(Thornwood)

2012 (outlook)Freshman Jonah Heng will look to make an immediate impact on the Nebraska cross country team after an excellent high school career. The native of Overland Park, Kan., could contend for one of the Huskers’ top spots as a freshman, according to Coach David Harris.

“Jonah probably has the best distance credentials with his performance at the Midwest Regionals last year in high school,” Harris said. “He just missed going to Nationals, and then backed that up with a 9:06 two mile that broke the Kansas state high school record.”

before nebraska (shawnee Mission west)Heng was a standout runner at Shawnee Mission West High School in Overland Park, Kan. He earned a seventh-place finish at the 2010 Kansas state cross country championships, and added an eighth-place showing in 2011. He was also an academic all-state selection in cross country.

personalThe son of Nick and Julie Heng, Jonah was born Aug. 21, 1994. Jonah joins his cousin, Jarren, as a member of the Nebraska cross country team. He plans to major in civil engineering at Nebraska.

Jonah HengFreshmanOverland Park, Kan.(Shawnee Mission West)

2012 (outlook)Freshman Jacob Olson hopes to make an immediate impact during his first season at Nebraska in 2012. Olson, a native of Kearney, Neb., could be a leader for NU this year, according to Coach David Harris.

“Jacob is one of the top runners coming out of the state this year,” Harris said. “He has the potential to become a great runner.”

before nebraska (kearney Hs)Olson was the Gatorade Nebraska State High School Cross Country Runner of the Year as a senior at Kearney High School in 2011. He was a Lincoln Journal Star Super-State selection in both 2010 and 2011. He won the Class A state cross country title in 2010 and finished runner-up in 2011.

personalThe son of Sandi and Jon Olson, Jacob was born March 14, 1994. He is majoring in chemical engineering at Nebraska.

Jacob olsonFreshmanKearney, Neb.(Kearney)



2012 (outlook)Freshman Adam Procknow (PROCK-now) joins the NU cross country team for his first season of collegiate cross country in 2012.

Procknow will use his freshman season to adjust to the longer distances covered in collegiate cross country, but could be a top seven runner for NU.

before nebraska (prairie ridge Hs)Procknow comes to Nebraska following a standout career at Prairie Ridge High School in Cary, Ill. He earned all-region and all-conference honors during his high school career.

personalThe son of Dan and Debbie Procknow, Adam was born May 3, 1994. He has not declared a major at Nebraska.

adamprocknow FreshmanCary, Ill.(Prairie Ridge)

2012 (outlook)Aron Sebhat (pronounced SEB-hot) joins the Nebraska cross country team as a freshman after a standout career at Niles North High School in Skokie, Ill. Sebhat will be expected to make an immediate impact for the Huskers because of injuries to NU’s top two returning runners Trevor Vidlak and Tommy Brinn.

“Aron will make an impact on day one,” Nebraska Coach David Harris said.

before nebraska (niles north Hs)Sebhat competed in cross country at Niles North High School in Skokie, Ill., recording a personal-best 14:52.00 in the 5K.

While running at Niles North, Sebhat earned 10 all-conference awards, as well as the 2011 cross country conference championship.

personalAron is the son of Kokab and Tesfayohanes Sebhat. He was born June 20, 1994. He is majoring in nutrition, exercise and health science.

aron sebhatFreshmanSkokie, Ill.(Niles North)

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Creighton/UNo Classicsaturday, sept. 3 - omaha, Neb.

Team Champion: Nebraska (18 pts.)top Five individuals

1. Ashley Miller, Nebraska ................ 19:04.212. Erica Hamik, Nebraska .................. 19:08.34 3. Ashleigh Giese, South Dakota ....... 19:08.694. Katie White, Nebraska .................. 19:31.18 5. Sarah Plambeck, Nebraska ........... 19:40.22

other NU Finishers6. Isabel Andrade .............................. 19:54.7210. Sarah Larson ............................... 20:14.72 26. Hannah Edwards ........................ 21:31.19 40. Sam Morabe ............................... 23:19.19

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saturday, sept. 17 - Lincoln, Neb.Team Champion: Nebraska (42 pts.)

top Five individuals1. Aliphine Tuliamuk,Wichita State .... 21:09.02. Melissa Fuerst, Air Force ................ 21:25.73. Jessica Furlan, Nebraska ................. 21:32.14. Jennifer Bremser, Air Force ............ 21:34.25. Erica Hamik, Nebraska .................... 21:37.7

other NU Finishers6. Katie White ..................................... 21:40.012. Ashley Miller ................................. 22:03.418. Sarah Plambeck ............................ 22:25.135. Isabel Andrade .............................. 22:57.041. Sarah Larson ................................. 23:06.4102. Hannah Edwards ........................ 24:13.7

south dakota state Classicsaturday, oct. 1 - brookings, s.d.

Team Champion: Minnesota (18 pts.)Nebraska Finish: 2nd (45 pts.)

top Five individuals1. Stephanie Price, Minnesota ........... 17:19.12. Missa Varpness, Minnesota............ 17:32.53. Katie White, Nebraska .................... 17:36.04. Molly Kayfes, Minnesota ................ 17:36.35. Laura Dockerty, Minnesota ............ 17:44.9

other NU Finishers8. Jessica Furlan .................................. 17:52.39. Ashley Miller ................................... 17:55.211. Erica Hamik ................................... 18:02.115. Isabel Andrade .............................. 18:36.720. Sarah Plambeck ............................ 18:54.523. Sarah Larson ................................. 19:00.043. Hannah Edwards .......................... 19:39.072. Sam Morabe ................................. 20:42.9

2011 NU Postseason AwardsMost valuable Runner

Katie WhiteMost improved Runner

Ashley MillerLetterwinners (8)Isabel Andrade (1)

Hannah Edwards (1)Jessica Furlan (3)Erica Hamik (4)Sarah Larson (1)Ashley Miller (4)

Sarah Plambeck (1)Katie White (3)

wisconsin adidas invitationalFriday, oct. 14 - Madison, wis.

Team Champion: Washington (199 pts.)Nebraska Finish: 32nd (715 pts.)

top Five individuals1. Sheila Reid, Villanova .....................19:59.42. Jordan Hasay, Michigan State ........20:01.93. Deborah Maier, California ..............20:07.14. Alex Banfich, Princeton ..................20:10.15. Morgan Haws, BYU .........................20:11.7

top NU Finishers91. Ashley Miller .................................... 21:12108. Katie White .................................... 21:19 125. Jessica Furlan ................................. 21:27 174. Erica Hamik .................................... 21:44 217. Martina Barinova ........................... 22:00 262. Isabel Andrade............................... 22:31 276. Sarah Plambeck ............................. 22:52

big ten Championshipssaturday, oct. 30 - Champaign, ill.

Team Champion: Michigan State (55 pts.)Nebraska Finish: 7th (202 pts.)

top Five individuals1. Caitlin Lane, Penn State .................. ...19:58 2. Caitlin Comfort, Wisconsin ................ 20:12 3. Danielle Tauro, Michigan ................... 20:144. Rebecca Addison, Michigan ............... 20:21 5. Stephanie Price, Minnesota .............. 20:30

top NU Finishers22. Katie White ...................................... 20:5329. Jessica Furlan ................................... 21:0135. Ashley Miller .................................... 21:0946. Erica Hamik ...................................... 21:2482. Isabel Andrade (70) ......................... 22:1492. Martina Barinova (79) ..................... 22:4193. Sarah Plambeck (80) ........................ 22:41

NCAA Midwest Regionalsaturday, Nov. 13 - deKalb, ill.

Team Champion: Iowa State (64 pts.)Nebraska Finish: 6th (215 pts.)

top Five individuals1. Aliphine Tuliamuk, Wichita State . 20:40.68 2. Betsy Saina, Iowa State ................ 20:53.013. Paula Whiting, Tulsa ..................... 20:54.334. Meghan Nelson, Iowa State ......... 20:55.915. Jessica Engel, Oklahoma ............... 21:04.33

top NU Finishers14. Katie White ................................. 21:31.0515. Ashley Miller ............................... 21:31.1028. Erica Hamik ................................. 21:54.8973. Jessica Furlan .............................. 22:42.6885. Isabel Andrade ............................ 22:54.07138. Sarah Plambeck (135) ............... 23:40.91140. Sarah Larson (137) .................... 22:40.91

NCAA ChampionshipsMonday, Nov. 22 - terre Haute, ind.

Team Champion: Georgetown (162 pts.)Nebraska Finish: No Team Score

top Five individuals1. Sheila Reid, Villanova ..................... 19:41.22. Jordan Hasay Oregon ..................... 19:41.83. Abby D’Agostino, Dartmouth ......... 19:42.94. Emily Infeld, Georgetown ............... 19:44.35. Alex Banfich, Princeton .................. 19:45.0

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Katie White earned Nebraska’s Most Valuable Runner Award after leading the Huskers at both the Big Ten Championships and the NCAA Midwest Regional.

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Creighton/UNo Classicsaturday, sept. 3 - omaha, Neb.

Team Champion: South Dakota (20 pts.)Nebraska finish: 2nd (45 pts.)

top Five individuals1. Jeffrey Mettler, South Dakota ......26:46.93 2. Jarren Heng, Nebraska .................27:31.243. Travis Brenner, South Dakota .......27:59.614. Ethan Marquardt, South Dakota ..27:59.905. Brant Haase, South Dakota ..........28:00.23

other NU Finishers6. Tommy Brinn ................................28:11.1811. Peter Falcon ................................28:47.81 12. Connor Gibson ............................28:25.68 14. Dani Dapo ...................................28:53.46 15. Alney Tobias ...............................29:07.08 26. Grant Duffy .................................30:11.06 28. Brett Grieb ..................................30:25.58

woody Greeno/Nebraska invitational

saturday, sept. 17 - Lincoln, Neb.Team Champion: Air Force (35 pts.)

Nebraska Finish: 3rd (87 pts.)top Five individuals

1. Jim Walmsley, Air Force ...............24:15.272. Greg Miller, Wyoming ..................24:23.873. Jeremy Drenckhahn, Air Force .....24:45.624. Trevor Vidlak, Nebraska ...............24:46.225. Al Sanabria, Nebraska-Kearney ....24:47.37

other NU Finishers10. Brad Doering ................................25:10.420. Jesse Adams .................................25:45.523. Jarren Heng ..................................25:48.838. Connor Gibson ..............................26:18.641. Tommy Brinn ................................26:23.4132. Adam Mitteis ..............................27:43.4158. Peter Falcon ................................27:57.8194. Dani Dapo ...................................28:44.4197. Brett Grieb ..................................28:48.1258. Alney Tobias ...............................30:20.4

south dakota state Classicsaturday, oct.1 - brookings, s.d.

Team Champion: Nebraska (23 pts.)top Five individuals

1. Trevor Vidlak, Nebraska .................24:46.72. Jarren Heng, Nebraska ...................25:25.93. Brad Doering, Nebraska .................25:26.94. Brett Egan , Northern Iowa .............25:45.5 5. Jesse Adams, Nebraska ..................25:46.8

other NU Finishers12. Tommy Brinn ................................26:14.614. Connor Gibson ..............................26:22.240. Dani Dapo .....................................27:27.147. Adam Mitteis ................................27:34.356. Peter Falcon ..................................28:11.459. Alney Tobias .................................28:18.466. Brett Grieb ....................................29:01.3

2011 NU Postseason AwardsMost valuable Runner

Trevor VidlakMost improved Runner

Brad DoeringLetterwinners (6)Jesse Adams (4)Tommy Brinn (1)Brad Doering (3)

Connor Gibson (1)Jarren Heng (1)

Trevor Vidlak (2)

wisconsin adidas invitational

Friday, oct. 14 - Madison, wis.Team Champion: Wisconsin (66 pts.)

Nebraska Finish: 38th (1093 pts.)top Five individuals

1. Lawi Lalang, Arizona .......................23:10.82. Ryan Hill, North Carolina State .......23:25.93. Diego Estrada, Northern Arizona....23:26.14. Donn Cabral, Princeton ..................23:30.15. Hasson Mead, Minnesota ...............23:30.6

top NU Finishers171. Trevor Vidlak .................................25:18191. Jesse Adams ..................................25:30234. Brad Doering .................................26:08242. Jarren Heng ...................................26:18255. Tommy Brinn .................................26:45256. Connor Gibson ...............................26:50

big ten Championshipssaturday, oct. 30 - Champaign, ill.Team Champion: Wisconsin (17 pts.)

Nebraska Finish: 11th (277 pts.)top Five individuals

1. Mohammed Ahmed, Wisconsin ...........23:182. Maverick Darling, Wisconsin ...................23:263. Elliot Krause, Wisconsin ....................23:274. Hassan Mead, Minnesota ..................23:295. Reed Connor, Wisconsin ...................23:36

top NU Finishers35. Trevor Vidlak ...................................24:3742. Brad Doering ...................................24:4259. Jesse Adams ....................................25:1867. Jarren Heng .....................................25:3674. Tommy Brinn ...................................26:1576. Peter Falcon .....................................27:0877. Adam Mitteis ...................................27:55

NCAA Midwest Regionalsaturday, Nov. 13 - deKalb, ill.

Team Champion: Oklahoma State (42 pts.)Nebraska Finish: 14th (401 pts.)

top Five individuals1. Hassan Mead, Minnesota .............31:16.872. Kevin Schwab, Oklahoma .............31:22.103. Colby Lowe, Oklahoma State ................31:22.874. Shadrack Kipchirchier, Okla. St .....31:22.895. German Fernandez, Okla. St .........31:22.90

top NU Finishers44. Brad Doering ..............................32:28.2666. Jesse Adams ...............................33:03.7580. Trevor Vidlak ..............................33:32.1198. Jarren Heng ................................33:52.68121. Tommy Brinn ............................34:21.81155. Dani Dapo .................................35:31.04156. Peter Falcon ..............................35:35.19

NCAA ChampionshipsMonday, Nov. 21 - terre Haute, ind.Team Champion: Wisconsin (97 pts.)

Nebraska Finish: No Team Scoretop Five individuals

1. Lawi Lalang, Arizona .......................28:44.1 2. Chris Derrick, Stanford ...................28:57.5 3. Leonard Korir, Iona .........................29:02.5 4. Cameron Levins, Southern Utah .....29:04.85. Mohammed Ahmed, Wisconsin .....29:06.7

2011 MeN’s Meet-by-Meet ReCAP

A team captain for the Huskers in 2011, Jesse Adams was Nebraska’s No. 2 finisher at the NCAA Midwest Regional.



Theresa Stelling1993

Sammie Resh1987, 1988

Kayte Tranel2005

Fran ten Bensel1990, 1991, 1992

Yvonne van der Kolk1988

Jean Verster1985

Greg Carlberg1970

Joe Kirby1988, 1989

Kurt Russell1984

Wally Duffy1983

Jeroen Broekzitter1997

Jacques van Rensburg1988, 1989

Cleophas Boor1996, 1997

Jonah Kiptarus1996

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NCAA ChampionshipsYear Champion (Pts.) NU Finish (Pts.) Top NU Finisher2011 Georgetown (162) Did not Quality --2010 Villanova (120) No Team Finish Lara Crofford, 129th2009 Villanova (86) No Team Finish Lara Crofford, 113th 2008 Washington (79) 25th (539) Lara Crofford, 45th2007 Stanford (145) No Team Finish Lara Crofford, 85th2006 Stanford (195) Did Not Qualify --2005 Stanford (146) No Team Finish Kayte Tranel, 28th2004 Colorado (63) Did Not Qualify --2003 Stanford (120) 30th (593) Ann Gaffigan, 71st2002 Brigham Young (85) Did Not Qualify --2001 Brigham Young (62) No Team Finish Ann Gaffigan, 98th2000 Colorado (117) Did Not Qualify --1999 Brigham Young (72) 16th (430) Michelle Brooks, 31st1998 Villanova (106) t23rd (534) Jeannette Zimmer, 70th1997 Brigham Young (100) 19th (457) Amy Wiseman, 94th1996 Stanford (101) 20th (449) Melissa Wilson, 86th1995 Providence (88) Did Not Qualify Christina Blackmer, 108th1994 Villanova (75) 16th (412) Julie Mazzitelli, 73rd1993 Villanova (66) 20th (421) Theresa Stelling, 24th1992 Villanova (123) 18th (394) Fran ten Bensel, 9th1991 Villanova (85) 12th (314) Fran ten Bensel, 17th1990 Villanova (82) Did Not Qualify Fran ten Bensel, 36th1989 Villanova (99) 3rd (186) Yvonne van der Kolk, 34th1988 Kentucky (75) 3rd (143) Sammie Resh, 7th1987 Oregon (98) No Team Finish Sammie Resh, 29th1986 Texas (62) 12th (245) Laura Wight, 35th1985 Wisconsin (58) Did Not Qualify --1984 Wisconsin (63) 11th (268) Laura Wight, 37th1983 Oregon (95) Did Not Qualify --1982 Virginia (48) Did Not Qualify --1981 Virginia (36) Did Not Qualify --1980 North Carolina State (76) No Team Finish Sara Stricker1979 North Carolina State (108) Did Not Qualify --1978 Iowa State (119) No Team Finish Carol Schenk, 30th1977 Iowa State (92) No Team Finish Donna Fox, 140th1976 Iowa State (62) Did Not Qualify --1975 Iowa State (96) No Team Finish Cindy Dixon, 74th

Regional ChampionshipsYear Champion (Pts.) NU Finish (Pts.) Top NU FinisherMidwest2011 Iowa State (64) 6th (215) Katie White, 14th2010 Iowa State (35) 8th (233) Lara Crofford, 6th2009 Minnesota (60) 4th (147) Lara Crofford, 11th2008 Minnesota (57) 3rd (124) Lara Crofford, 7th2007 Minnesota (79) 4th (130) Lara Crofford, 9th2006 Illinois (44) 4th (141) Ari Goldstein, 22nd2005 Oklahoma State (71) 5th (142) Kayte Tranel, 8th2004 Missouri (52) 11th (311) Anne Shadle, 37th2003 Nebraska (60) 1st (60) Ann Gaffigan, 2nd2002 Missouri (63) 13th (319) Ann Gaffigan, 10th2001 Oklahoma State (56) 10th (233) Ann Gaffigan, 6th2000 Kansas State (61) 8th (196) Kathryn Handrup, 21st1999 Kansas State (40) 3rd (98) Michelle Brooks, 7th1998 Kansas State (92) 4th (128) Jeannette Zimmer, 11th1997 Missouri (76) 2nd (81) Amy Wiseman, 5thdistrict v1996 Iowa State & Missouri (68) 3rd (99) Christina Blackmer, 12th1995 Missouri (57) 3rd (87) Nora Shepherd, 2nd1994 Kansas (67) 2nd (78) Nora Shepherd, 7th1993 Kansas (76) 2nd (86) Theresa Stelling, 2nd1992 Nebraska (66) 1st (66) Fran ten Bensel, 1st1991 Nebraska (45) 1st (45) Fran ten Bensel, 2nd1990 Iowa State (56) 3rd (74) Fran ten Bensel, 6th1989 Nebraska (41) 1st (41) Yvonne van der Kolk, 4th1988 Nebraska (38) 1st (38) Sammie Resh, 3rd1987 Colorado (52) 3rd (75) Sammie Resh, 2nd1986 Colorado (33) 3rd (67) Sammie Resh, 13th1985 Iowa State (42) 3rd (83) Jill Noel, 11th1984 Kansas State (53) 3rd (65) Laura Wight, 7th1983 Iowa State (39) 4th (133) Karlene Erickson, 13th1982 Iowa State (43) No Team Finish Sara Stricker, 16th1981 Missouri (35) 4th (95) Janice Orht, 9th1980 Iowa (48) No Team Finish Sara Stricker, 13th1979 Iowa State (26) No Team Finish Christine Hass, 30th1978 Iowa State (30) 6th (145) Carol Schenk, 2nd1977 Iowa State (26) 7th (205) Donna Fox, 17th

big ten ChampionshipsYear Champion (Pts.) NU Finish (Pts.) Top NU Finisher2011 Michigan State (55) 7th (202) Katie White, 22ndbig 12 ChampionshipsYear Champion (Pts.) NU Finish (Pts.) Top NU Finisher2010 Texas Tech (44) 8th (219) Lara Crofford, 10th2009 Texas Tech (38) 4th (143) Lara Crofford, 16th 2008 Texas Tech (44) 3rd (102) Lara Crofford, 6th2007 Colorado (59) 3rd (98) Lara Crofford, 9th2006 Colorado (45) 3rd (110) Channing Anseth, 12th2005 Colorado (38) 5th (117) Kayte Tranel, 15th2004 Colorado (25) 9th (235) Anne Shadle, 15th2003 Colorado (45) 6th (149) Ann Gaffigan, 19th2002 Colorado (34) 11th (257) Ann Gaffigan, 27th2001 Colorado (33) 9th (184) Ann Gaffigan, 7th2000 Colorado (29) 7th (173) Kathryn Handrup, 20th1999 Colorado (62) 4th (121) Michelle Brooks, 7th1998 Kansas State (78) 7th (138) Jeannette Zimmer, 12th1997 Colorado (23) 2nd (92) Amy Wiseman, 6th1996 Colorado (30) 3rd (123) Christina Blackmer, 18thbig eight Championships1995 Colorado (25) 4th (93) Nora Shepherd, 6th1994 Colorado (29) 2nd (65) Julie Mazzitelli, 4th1993 Nebraska (57) 1st (57) Theresa Stelling, 2nd1992 Colorado & Kansas State (52) 3rd (82) Fran ten Bensel, 2nd1991 Nebraska (55) 1st (55) Fran ten Bensel, 1st1990 Iowa State (48) 4th (105) Fran ten Bensel, 8th1989 Nebraska (43) 1st (43) Yvonne van der Kolk, 4th1988 Nebraska (41) 1st (41) Sammie Resh, 4th1987 Colorado (49) 2nd (57) Sammie Resh, 2nd1986 Oklahoma State (49) 4th (88) Sammie Resh, 13th1985 Nebraska (61) 1st (61) Jill Noel, 5th1984 Missouri (57) 5th (97) Karlene Erickson, 12th1983 Iowa State (44) 4th (111) Jill Noel, 7th1982 Kansas State (41) 5th (105) Sara Stricker, 10th1981 Iowa State (27) 6th (152) Sara Stricker, 20th1980 Missouri (36) 7th (173) Sara Stricker, 18th1979 Iowa State (31) No Team Finish Chris Haas, 20th1978 Iowa State (43) 5th (118) Carol Schenk, 2nd1977 Iowa State (27) 6th (134) Cindy Dixon, 19th

individual All-Region HonorsMidwest2011 Katie White, Ashley Miller2010 Lara Crofford, Martina Barinova2009 Lara Crofford2008 Lara Crofford, Natalja Callahan, Rachel Carrizales, Jen Pancoast2007 Lara Crofford, Natalja Zarcenko2005 Kayte Tranel, Ari Goldstein2003 Ann Gaffigan, Kathryn Handrup, Anne Shadle, Kayte Tranel2002 Ann Gaffigan, Kayte Tranel2001 Ann Gaffigan, Kathryn Handrup2000 Ann Gaffigan, Kathryn Handrup1999 Michelle Brooks, Kathryn Handrup, Jaimie Kruger, Jaime Pauli1998 Amy Wiseman, Jeannette Zimmer1997 Kate Centerwall, Melinda Mohr, Jaime Pauli, Amy Wisemandistrict v1996 Christina Blackmer, Amie Finkner, Jaime Pauli, Nora Shepherd, Melissa Wilson1995 Christina Blackmer, Heather McMahon, Nora Shepherdindividual All-big 12 Conference Honors2010 Lara Crofford2008 Lara Crofford, Rachel Carrizales2007 Lara Crofford, Natalja Zarcenko2006 Channing Anseth, Ari Goldstein2005 Kayte Tranel2004 Anne Shadle2001 Ann Gaffigan1999 Michelle Brooks1997 Amy Wisemanindividual All-big eight Conference Honors1995 Nora Shepherd1994 Julie Mazzitelli1993 Theresa Stelling1992 Fran ten Bensel, Theresa Stelling1991 Fran ten Bensel, Lisa (Darley) Graham 1990 Fran ten Bensel, Lisa Darley 1988 Sammie Resh, Tracy Smith, Yvonne van der Kolk1987 Michele Marthaler, Juliette Prowse, Sammie Resh1985 Mary Amen, Jill Noel, Laura Wight1982 Sara Stricker1979 Carol Schenk

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NCAA ChampionshipsYear Champion (Pts.) NU Finish (Pts.) Top NU Finisher2011 Wisconsin (97) Did Not Qualify --2010 Oklahoma State (73) No Team Finish David Adams, 135th2009 Oklahoma State (127) Did Not Qualify --2008 Oregon (93) Did Not Qualify --2007 Oregon (85) Did Not Qualify --2006 Colorado (94) Did Not Qualify --2005 Wisconsin (37) Did Not Qualify --2004 Colorado (90) Did Not Qualify --2003 Stanford (24) Did Not Qualify --2002 Stanford (47) No Team Finish James Bowler, 84th2001 Colorado (90) 27th (661) James Bowler, 78th2000 Arkansas (83) 26th (623) Marcus Witter, 79th1999 Arkansas (58) Did Not Qualify --1998 Arkansas (97) Did Not Qualify --1997 Stanford (53) 11th (294) Cleophas Boor, 6th1996 Stanford (46) 7th (209) Jonah Kiptarus, 2nd1995 Arkansas (100) No Team Finish Brady Bonsall, 87th1994 Iowa State (65) No Team Finish Kevin Miiller, 71st1993 Arkansas (31) Did Not Qualify --1992 Arkansas (46) No Team Finish David Iteffa, 50th1991 Arkansas (52) Did Not Qualify --1990 Arkansas (68) No Team Finish Joe Kirby, 149th1989 Iowa State (54) 8th (305) Joe Kirby, 13th1988 Wisconsin (105) 11th (270) Jacques van Rensburg, 14th1987 Arkansas (87) 13th (311) Jean Verster, 29th1986 Arkansas (69) 15th (338) Jean Verster, 33rd1985 Wisconsin (67) No Team Finish Jean Verster, 5th1984 Arkansas (101) No Team Finish Kurt Russell, 26th1983 Texas-El Paso (108) No Team Finish Wally Duffy, 29th1982 Wisconsin (59) Did Not Qualify --1981 Texas-El Paso (17) Did Not Qualify --1980 Texas-El Paso (58) Did Not Qualify --1979 Texas-El Paso (86) Did Not Qualify --1978 Texas-El Paso (56) Did Not Qualify --1977 Oregon (100) Did Not Qualify --1976 Texas-El Paso (62) Did Not Qualify --1975 Texas-El Paso (88 ) Did Not Qualify --1974 Oregon (77) Did Not Qualify --1973 Oregon (89) Did Not Qualify --1972 Tennessee (134) Did Not Qualify --1971 Oregon (83) No Team Finish Bob Unger, 67th1970 Villanova (87) No Team Finish Greg Carlberg, 22nd1969 Texas-El Paso (74) t-15th (420) Pete Brang, 39th1968 Villanova (78) Did Not Qualify --1967 Villanova (91) Did Not Qualify --1966 Villanova (79) Did Not Qualify --1965 Western Michigan (81) Did Not Qualify --1964 Western Michigan (86) Did Not Qualify --1963 San Jose State (53) Did Not Qualify --1962 San Jose State (58) No Team Finish Ray Stevens, 27th1961 Oregon State (68) Did Not Qualify --1960 Houston (54) Did Not Qualify --1959 Michigan State (44) Did Not Qualify --1958 Michigan State (79) Did Not Qualify --1957 Notre Dame (121) Did Not Qualify --1956 Michigan State (28) Did Not Qualify --1955 Michigan State (46) Did Not Qualify --1954 Oklahoma A&M (61) Did Not Qualify --1953 Kansas (70) Did Not Qualify --1952 Michigan State (65) Did Not Qualify --1951 Syracuse (80) Did Not Qualify --1950 Penn State (53) Did Not Qualify --1949 Michigan State (59) Did Not Qualify --1948 Michigan State (41) Did Not Qualify --1947 Penn State (60) Did Not Qualify --1946 Drake (42) Did Not Qualify --1945 Drake (50) Did Not Qualify --1944 Drake (25) Did Not Qualify --1943 No Meet Held Because of WWII -- --1942 Indiana/Penn State (57) Did Not Qualify --1941 Rhode Island (83) Did Not Qualify --1940 Indiana (65) Did Not Qualify --1939 Michigan State (54) Did Not Qualify --1938 Indiana (51) Did Not Qualify --

Regional ChampionshipsYear Champion (Pts.) NU Finish (Pts.) Top NU FinisherMidwest2011 Oklahoma State (42) 14th (401) Doering, 44th2010 Oklahoma (43) 10th (297) David Adams, 8th2009 Oklahoma State (50) 8th (248) David Adams, 20th2008 Oklahoma State (42) 10th (269) Kyle Custer, 35th2007 Oklahoma State (47) 12th (299) Peter van der Westhuizen, 43rd2006 Oklahoma State (72) 13th (427) Brian Parr, 39th2005 Oklahoma State (49) No Team Finish Brian Parr, 82nd2004 Minnesota (48) No Team Finish Eric Rasmussen, 54th2003 Oklahoma State (78) 18th (412) Paul Wilson, 64th2002 Iowa (79) 4th (154) James Bowler, 6th2001 Minnesota (78) 3rd (94) James Bowler, 6th2000 Oklahoma State (68) 5th (156) Aaron Carrizales, 6th1999 Minnesota (56) t7th (203) Marcus Witter, 11th1998 Oklahoma State (42) 13th (320) Lou Petricca, 43rd1997 Oklahoma State (86) 3rd (101) Jeroen Broekzitter, 1stdistrict v1996 Oklahoma State (47) 2nd (58) Jonah Kiptarus, 1st1995 Oklahoma State (33) 8th (200) Brady Bonsall, 8th1994 Iowa State (28) 4th (115) Kevin Miiller, 10th1993 Iowa State (35) 3rd (100) Kevin Miiller, 10th1992 Kansas State (58) 7th (202) David Iteffa, 2nd1991 Iowa State (29) 5th (163) David Iteffa, 13th1990 Iowa State (21) 8th (172) Joe Kirby, 4th1989 Iowa State (33) 2nd (90) Jaques van Rensburg, 2nd1988 Nebraska (51) 1st (51) Joe Kirby, 2nd1987 Colorado (80) 2nd (82) Jean Verster, 3rd1986 Colorado (46) 2nd (68) Jean Verster, 2nd1985 Iowa State (51) 5th (115) Jean Verster, 5th1984 Iowa State (66) 5th (117) Kurt Russell, 4th1983 Iowa State (49) 4th (106) Wally Duffy, 3rd1982 Colorado (41) Did Not Qualify --1981 Iowa State (70) Did Not Qualify --1980 Colorado (50) Did Not Qualify --1979 Colorado (26) NA --1978 Colorado (25) NA --1977 Missouri (31) NA --1976 Oklahoma (54) Did Not Qualify --1975 Colorado (50) NA --1974 Kansas State, 32 NA --

Brad Doering helped the Husker men to a 14th-place finish at the NCAA Midwest Regional meet in 2011 with a team-best 44th-place finish.

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big ten Conference ChampionshipsYear Champion (Pts.) NU Finish (Pts.) Top NU Finisher2011 Wisconsin (17) 11th (277) Trevor Vidlak, 35thbig 12 Conference ChampionshipsYear Champion (Pts.) NU Finish (Pts.) Top NU Finisher2010 Oklahoma State (19) 6th (195) David Adams, 21st2009 Oklahoma State (24) 7th (199) David Adams, 22nd2008 Oklahoma State (26) 7th (200) David Adams, 26th2007 Colorado (34) 10th (230) Peter van der Westhuizen, 23rd2006 Colorado (36) 11th (320) Brian Parr, 46th 2005 Colorado (44) 10th (288) Peter van der Westhuizen, 25th2004 Colorado (48) 12th (312) Eric Rasmussen, 37th2003 Colorado (38) 12th (341) Alec Maduza, 59th2002 Colorado (25) 7th (171) James Bowler, 19th2001 Colorado (31) 5th (136) James Bowler, 6th2000 Colorado (16) 5th (153) Marcus Witter, 11th1999 Colorado (22) 6th (173) Marcus Witter, 23rd1998 Colorado (31) 8th (179) Marcus Witter, 22nd1997 Colorado (32) 4th (99) Cleophas Boor, 2nd1996 Colorado (66) 2nd (70) Jonah Kiptarus, 1stbig eight Conference Championships1995 Oklahoma State (38) 6th (161) Brady Bonsall, 12th1994 Iowa State (29) 5th (118) Kevin Miiller, 12th1993 Iowa State (27) 4th (106) David Iteffa, 18th1992 Colorado (42) 6th (129) David Iteffa, 1st1991 Iowa State (16) 5th (124) David Iteffa, 10th1990 Iowa State (26) 3rd (84) Joe Kirby, 4th1989 Iowa State (22) 2nd (68) Joe Kirby, 2nd1988 Iowa State (34) 3rd (101) Jacques van Rensburg, 5th1987 Iowa State (47) 2nd (51) Jean Verster, 2nd1986 Colorado (37) 2nd (64) Jean Verster, 2nd1985 Colorado (48) 5th (99) Jean Verster, 7th1984 Iowa State (32) 3rd (104) Kurt Russell, 4th1983 Iowa State (53) 2nd (78) Wally Duffy, 4th1982 Colorado (35) 7th (154) Marc Adam, 14th1981 Iowa State (33) 7th (208) Marc Adam, 30th1980 Colorado (26) 8th (154) NA1979 Colorado (22) 8th (169) NA1978 Colorado (22) 8th (181) Mark Fluitt, 21st1977 Colorado (21) 4th (119) Harold Stelzer, 3rd1976 Colorado (46) 8th (156) Steve Allen, 16th1975 Kansas State (25) 8th (214) Harold Stelzer, 34th1974 Iowa State & Missouri (49) 8th (234) NA1973 Oklahoma State (53) 6th (117) Bob Unger, 11th1972 Oklahoma State (37) 6th (116) Bob Unger, 11th1971 Kansas State (49) 3rd (77) Bob Unger, 2nd1970 Missouri (60) 7th (152) Greg Carlberg, 1st1969 Kansas (55) 2nd (72) Pete Brang, 3rd1968 Kansas (45) 4th (98) Pete Brang, 6th1967 Missouri (52) 8th (187) Mel Campbell, 26th1966 Kansas State (51) 8th (224) NA1965 Kansas State (34) 7th (216) NA1964 Kansas (31) 5th (133) NA1963 Kansas (26) 6th (143) Peter Scott, 19th1962 Colorado (60) 3rd (76) Mike Fleming, 1st1961 Kansas (26) 7th (150) Ray Stevens, 4th1960 Oklahoma State (40 6th (139) Ray Stevens, 8th1959 Kansas (51) 3rd (94) Joe American Horse, 6th1958 Kansas (37) 5th (117) Joe Mullins, 8th1957 Kansas (26) 6th (155) Robert Elwood, 8thbig seven Conference Championships1956 Kansas (20) 6th (126) Robert Elwood, 5th1955 Kansas (15) 6th (106) Robert Elwood, 17th1954 Kansas (14) 7th (103) NA1953 Kansas (11) NA NA1952 Kansas (20.5) 6th (92) Clay Scott, 9th1951 Kansas (13) NA NA1950 Kansas (19) NA NA1949 Kansas (22) 7th (93) Esrif Aydin, 9th1948 Kansas (19) 6th (100) Don Morrison, 20thbig six Conference Championships1947 Kansas (22) 6th (79) NA1946 Oklahoma (44) 4th (76) Bobby Ginn, 1st1942-45 No Meet Held Because of WWII1941 Oklahoma (27) 4th (51) Bobby Ginn, 1st1940 Nebraska (24) 1st (24) Bobby Ginn, 1st

1939 Kansas State (35) 6th (72) NA1938 Kansas State (36) 5th (95) NA1937 Kansas State (37) 4th (83) NA1936 Kansas State (45) 3rd (62) NA1935 Oklahoma (31) 4th (86) NA1934 Kansas State (37) 4th (79) NA1933 No Meet Held1932 Kansas State (29) 3rd (43) NA1931 Iowa State (NA) 4th (NA) NA1930 Iowa State (NA) 4th (NA) NA1929 Oklahoma (44) 5th (91) NA1928 Kansas (51) 3rd (79) NA

individual All-Region HonorsMidwest2010 David Adams2009 David Adams2002 James Bowler, Eric Rasmussen2001 James Bowler, Ian Gray, Mike Kamm2000 Aaron Carrizales, Marcus Witter1999 Marcus Witter1997 Cleophas Boor, Jeroen Broekzitter, Aaron Johnsondistrict v1996 Cleophas Boor, Jonah Kiptarus, Philip Maiyo, Balazs Tolgyesi, Jim Vance1995 Brady Bonsall, Balazs Tolgyesi1994 Brady Bonsall, Kevin Miiller, Balazs Tolgyesi

individual All-big 12 Conference Honors2001 James Bowler1997 Cleophas Boor, Jeroen Broekzitter1996 Cleophas Boor, Jonah Kiptarusindividual All-big eight Conference Honors1992 David Iteffa1991 David Iteffa1990 Joe Kirby1989 Joe Kirby, Jacques van Rensburg1988 Jacques van Rensburg1987 Bryan Clark, Joe Kirby, Jean Verster1986 Jean Verster1985 Jean Verster

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Trevor Vidlak was Nebraska’s Most Valuable Cross Country Runner in 2011, after earning Most Improved Runner honors in 2010. Vidlak is a two-time captain for the Huskers, claiming the honor in both 2011 and 2012.



Academic All-big ten2011 Isabel Andrade, Jessica Furlan, Erica Hamik, Ashley Miller, Sarah Plambeck, Katie White

Academic All-big 12First-team2010 Blaire Dinsdale, Jessica Furlan, Erica Hamik, Ashley Miller, Jen Webers, Katie White2009 Rachel Carrizales, Lara Crofford, Jessica Furlan, Ari Goldstein, Erica Hamik, Elizabeth Marsh, Ashley Miller, Jen Webers, Katie White2008 Lara Crofford, Ari Goldstein, Ashley Miller, Betsy Miller, Jen Pancoast, Jen Webers, Natalja (Zarcenko) Callahan2007 Rachel Carrizales, Joslyn Dalton, Ari Goldstein, Jen Pancoast, Natalja Zarcenko2006 Channing Anseth, Joslyn Dalton, Ari Goldstein, Betsy Miller, Jen Pancoast, Kim Pancoast, Sara Prince, Val Zajac2005 Michaela Lenihan, Kayte Tranel, Kim Pancoast, Val Zajac, Betsy Miller2004 Anne Shadle, Kayte Tranel, Lindsey Finkner, Kim Pancoast, Val Zajac2003 Ann Gaffigan, Kathryn Handrup, Michaela Lenihan, Kim Pancoast, Anne Shadle, Kayte Tranel2002 Ann Gaffigan, Anne Shadle, Michele Steube2001 Ann Gaffigan, Kathryn Handrup, Morgan Hartman, Jenna Lucas2000 Amie (Finkner) Jorgensen, Jaimie Kruger, Christy Linnell, Jenna Lucas, Deb Osteen1999 Amie Finkner, Jenna Lucas, Melinda (Mohr) Oliver, Deb Osteen, Jaime Pauli, Jeannette Zimmer1998 Liz Biehl, Amie Finkner, Jenna Lucas, Melinda Mohr, Deb Osteen, Jaime Pauli, Jeannette Zimmer 1997 Nora Shepherd, Jaime Pauli, Melinda Mohr 1996 Sherri (Elwood) Macfee, Sandy Fein, Megan Mahle, Melinda Mohr, Nora Shepherd, Melissa Wilson

second-team2010 Lara Crofford2005 Joslyn Dalton2001 Melissa Drozda2000 Melissa Drozda, Kathryn Handrup

Honorable-Mention1996 Sherri Bonsall

Academic All-big eightFirst-team1995 Sandy Fein, Lindsey Miller, Nora Shepherd 1994 Kris Ellenbecker, Amber Parkinson, Sherri Sutter1993 Julieanne Campbell, Kris Ellenbecker, Sandy Fein, Dannika Hardersen, Theresa Stelling, Sherri Sutter 1992 Dannika Hardersen, Fran ten Bensel, Theresa Stelling, Sylvia Veit1991 Lisa (Darley) Graham, Fran ten Bensel, Theresa Stelling1990 Lisa Darley, Katie Fletcher, Fran ten Bensel1989 Michele Marthaler, Juliet Prowse1988 Michele Marthaler, Juliet Prowse, Sammie Resh1987 Sammie Resh1986 Mary Amen, Jill Noel

Honorable-Mention1995 Sherri Bonsall, Sherri Elwood, Kristin Whitted1994 Sherri Elwood, Lindsey Miller, JoDee Shufelt1993 Michele Schaefer1992 Julieanne Campbell, Kris Ellenbecker, Katie Fletcher, Michele Schaefer, JoDee Shufelt1991 Julieanne Campbell, Katie Fletcher, Sylvia Veit1990 Julieanne Campbell, Lisa Darley, Angie Lippold, Sylvia Veit,1989 Katie Fletcher, Angie Lippold, Kelly Loos, Fran ten Bensel, Yvonne van der Kolk, Sylvia Veit1988 Susie Howard1987 Dawn Gale, Michele Marthaler1986 Laura Wight

CosidA Academic All-Americans2011 Ashley Miller (Second Team)2004 Ann Gaffigan (Second Team)2002 Jenna Lucas (Second Team)

UstFCCCA All-Academic individuals2011 Ashley Miller, Katie White2009 Lara Crofford2008 Lara Crofford, Rachel Carrizales2005 Kayte Tranel2003 Ann Gaffigan, Kathryn Handrup, Anne Shadle, Kayte Tranel2002 Ann Gaffigan2001 Ann Gaffigan1999 Jaime Pauli1997 Melinda Mohr 1995 Nora Shepherd1993 Kris Ellenbecker, Theresa Stelling1992 Fran ten Bensel, Theresa Stelling1991 Theresa Stelling

Nebraska’s Herman Award2011 Tennis - 3.6442010 Tennis - 3.5412009 Cross Country - 3.7092008 Cross Country - 3.6712007 Cross Country - 3.7112006 Rifle - 3.6752005 Tennis - 3.6072004 Tennis - 3.4362003 Gymnastics - 3.5792002 Golf - 3.4652001 Cross Country - 3.4472000 Cross Country - 3.6471999 Cross Country - 3.6471998 Cross Country - 3.5591997 Cross Country - 3.6071996 Cross Country - 3.6021995 Gymnastics - 3.6691994 Cross Country - 3.558Note: The Herman Awards are presented annually and are named after the Dick and Dale Herman families. They are awarded to the University of Nebraska teams with the highest team grade-point average.

Nebraska’s 2011-12 Female Student-Athlete of the Year, Ashley Miller earned a $7,500 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship in 2012. NU’s first female Big Ten Medal of Honor recipient, Miller earned second-team CoSIDA Academic All-America honors in 2011. She also joined Husker teammate Katie White as a USTFCCCA All-Academic award winner in 2011.

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Academic All-big ten2011 Jesse Adams, Tommy Brinn, Brad Doering, Jarren Heng

Academic All-big 12First-team2010 David Adams, Jesse Adams, Todd Gulizia, Ethan Luebbe, Anthony Oberle2009 David Adams, Jesse Adams, Brad Doering, Todd Gulizia, Ethan Luebbe, Anthony Oberle, Bryce Somer, Eric Thies2008 David Adams, Kyle Custer, Todd Gulizia, Anthony Oberle, Bryce Somer, Eric Thies2007 Kyle Custer, Alec Maduza, Bryce Somer2006 Kyle Custer, Bryce Dickmeyer, Alec Maduza2005 Bryce Dickmeyer2004 Bryce Dickmeyer, Eric Rasmussen2003 Dana Carne, Tim Williams, Paul Wilson2002 Marc Clinard, Eric Rasmussen, Paul Wilson, Kyle Wyatt, Tim Williams2001 Ian Gray, Paul Wilson, Kyle Wyatt2000 Ian Gray1998 Darren Ivy, Jim Vance1997 Jeroen Broekzitter, Jeff Ganz 1996 Alex Lamme, David Olson, Balazs Tolgyesi, Jim Vance

second-team2010 Tommy Brinn2009 Adam Mitteis2008 Peter Falcon2007 Ethan Luebbe2006 Brian Parr2004 Kyle Doperalski2002 James Bowler, Mike Kamm2001 Eric Rasmussen2000 Aaron Carrizales

Honorable-Mention1997 Aaron Johnson1996 Jeff Ganz, Mike Mason

Academic All-big eightFirst-team1995 Brady Bonsall, Alex Lamme, Balazs Tolgyesi1994 Brady Bonsall, David Draheim, Renier Henning, Alex Lamme, Kevin Miiller, Balazs Tolgyesi1993 Brady Bonsall, Renier Henning, Kevin Miiller1992 Kevin Clark, Renier Henning, David Iteffa, Kevin Miiller1991 Kevin Clark, Frank Lee1990 Kevin Clark, Pat Day, Frank Lee1989 Harald Graham, Joe Kirby 1988 Frank Graham, Harald Graham1987 Bryan Clark, Joe Kirby1986 Bryan Clark

Honorable-Mention1995 Kevin Brewer, Mike Mason, Mike Myers1994 Chad Jansen

1993 David Rhodes1992 Brady Bonsall, Brian Roth, Erik Skaden1991 Kevin Miiller, Brian Roth, Erik Skaden1990 Kirk Petit1989 Kevin Clark, Pat Day, Frank Graham, Kirk Petit1987 Brian Grier1986 Don Pobanz

CosidA Academic All-Americans2012 Brett Grieb (Third Team)2004 Dana Carne (Second Team)2002 Kyle Wyatt (Second Team)1996 Brady Bonsall (First Team)1995 Brady Bonsall (Third Team)

UstFCCCA All-Academic individuals2010 David Adams2002 Eric Rasmussen2001 Ian Gray1996 Balazs Tolgyesi1995 Brady Bonsall1994 Brady Bonsall, Kevin Miiller1993 Kevin Miiller

Nebraska’s Herman Award2011 Golf - 3.5092010 Golf - 3.4222009 Cross Country - 3.3402008 Cross Country - 3.3092007 Tennis - 3.1232006 Cross Country - 3.0962005 Cross Country - 3.1152004 Cross Country - 3.1962003 Cross Country - 3.3302002 Cross Country - 3.4662001 Tennis - 3.1632000 Tennis - 3.3041999 Tennis - 3.2051998 Gymnastics - 3.1951997 Tennis - 3.3591996 Tennis - 3.2811995 Golf - 3.2671994 Cross Country - 3.298Note: The Herman Awards are presented annually and are named after the Dick and Dale Herman families. They are awarded to the University of Nebraska teams with the highest team grade-point average.

Brett Grieb captured third-team CoSIDA Academic All-America honors for his efforts in the classroom, on the track and the cross country course in 2011-12.

Tommy Brinn was one of four Husker men’s cross country runners to capture academic All-Big Ten honors in the fall of 2011.

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team CaptainsYear Captain(s) Hometown2011 Jessica Furlan Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Ashley Miller Tipton, Iowa2010 Jessica Furlan Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Ashley Miller Tipton, Iowa2009 Ari Goldstein Soldotna, Alaska Rachel Carrizales Morrill, Neb.2008 Ari Goldstein Soldotna, Alaska Betsy Miller Lodgepole, Neb. Elizabeth Marsh Wichita, Kan.2007 Ari Goldstein Soldotna, Alaska2006 Kim Pancoast Cape Girardeau, Mo. Betsy Miller Lodgepole, Neb.2005 Michaela Lenihan Omaha, Neb. Kim Pancoast Cape Girardeau, Mo. Kayte Tranel Hampton, Neb.2004 Anne Shadle South Sioux City, Neb. Kayte Tranel Hampton, Neb.2003 Kathryn Handrup Aurora, Neb. Ann Gaffigan Springfield, Ill.2002 Kathryn Handrup Aurora, Neb. Ann Gaffigan Springfield, Ill.2001 Jenna Lucas Rapid City, S.D.2000 Amie (Finkner) Jorgensen Kearney, Neb.1999 Jaime Pauli Milbank, S.D.1998 Melissa Wilson Scottsbluff, Neb.1997 Nora Shepherd York, Neb.1996 Sandy Fein Lenexa, Kan.1995 Sherri (Sutter) Bonsall Merino, Colo.1994 Kris Ellenbecker Sioux Falls, S.D.1993 Theresa Stelling Auburn, Neb.1992 Fran ten Bensel Arapahoe, Neb.1991 Lisa (Darley) Graham Carlsbad, N.M.1990 Katie Fletcher Lakin, Kan.1989 Michele Marthaler Brooten, Minn.1988 Sammie Resh Shelton, Neb.1987 Sammie Resh Shelton, Neb.1986 Jill Noel Lincoln, Neb.1985 Laura Wight Letchworth, England1984 Jill Noel Lincoln, Neb.1983 Sue Nelson Indianola, Iowa1982 Janice Ohrt Traer, Iowa1981 Tami Essington Washington, Ill.1980 Lisa Kramer Lincoln, Neb.1979 Gina Hungerford Omaha, Neb.

Most valuable RunnerYear Athlete Hometown2011 Katie White Broken Bow, Neb.2010 Lara Crofford Newville, Pa.2009 Lara Crofford Newville, Pa.2008 Lara Crofford Newville, Pa.2007 Lara Crofford Newville, Pa.2006 Channing Anseth Lincoln, Neb.2005 Kayte Tranel Hampton, Neb.2004 Anne Shadle South Sioux City, Neb.2003 Ann Gaffigan Springfield, Ill.2002 Ann Gaffigan Springfield, Ill.2001 Ann Gaffigan Springfield, Ill.2000 Kathryn Handrup Aurora, Neb.1999 Michelle Brooks Preston, England1998 Jeannette Zimmer Port Orchard, Wash.1997 Amy Wiseman Lee’s Summit, Mo.1996 Christina Blackmer Upland, Calif.1995 Nora Shepherd York, Neb.1994 Julie Mazzitelli Eyota, Minn.1993 Theresa Stelling Auburn, Neb.1992 Fran ten Bensel Arapahoe, Neb.1991 Fran ten Bensel Arapahoe, Neb.1990 Fran ten Bensel Arapahoe, Neb.1989 Yvonne van der Kolk Hilversum, Netherlands1988 Sammie Resh Shelton, Neb.1987 Sammie Resh Shelton, Neb.1986 Sammie Resh Shelton, Neb. Mary Amen Lincoln, Neb. 1985 Jill Noel Lincoln, Neb.1984 Laura Wight Letchworth, England1983 Karlene Erickson Ericson, Neb.

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Most improved RunnerYear Athlete Hometown2011 Ashley Miller Tipton, Iowa2010 Katie White Broken Bow, Neb.2009 Jessica Furlan Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada2008 Jen Pancoast Cape Girardeau, Mo.2007 Rachel Carrizales Morrill, Neb.2006 Jen Pancoast Cape Girardeau, Mo.2005 Betsy Miller Lodgepole, Neb.2004 Lindsey Finkner Kearney, Neb.2003 Anne Shadle South Sioux City, Neb.2002 Anne Shadle South Sioux City, Neb.2001 Kathryn Handrup Aurora, Neb.2000 Jenna Lucas Rapid City, S.D.1999 Jaimie Kruger Pierce, Neb.1998 Jenna Lucas Rapid City, S.D.1997 Kate Centerwall Bellevue, Wash.1996 Melinda Mohr Carroll, Neb.1995 Christina Blackmer Upland, Calif.1994 Amber Parkinson Anaheim, Calif.1993 Kris Ellenbecker Sioux Falls, S.D.1992 Kirsten Walz Las Cruces, N.M.1991 Stephanie Quandt Grand Island, Neb.1990 Lisa (Darley) Graham Carlsbad, N.M.1989 Katie Fletcher Lakin, Kan.1988 Dawn Gale Gillette, Wyo.1987 Susie Larson Lincoln, Neb.1986 Sammie Resh Shelton, Neb.1985 Sammie Resh Shelton, Neb.1984 Mary Amen Lincoln, Neb.1983 Jill Noel Lincoln, Neb.

LetterwinnersStudent-Athlete Year(s) LetteredAmen, Mary 1984-85-86Andrade, Isabel 2011Anseth, Channing 2005-06-07Barinova, Martina 2010Biehl, Liz 1997Blackmer, Christina 1993-94-95-96Brooks, Michelle 1999Callahan (Zarcenko), Natalja 2005-06-07-08Campbell, Julieanne 1990-91Carrizales, Rachel 2007-08-09Centerwall, Kate 1997Crofford, Lara 2007-08-09-10Dalton, Joslyn 2004-05-06-07(Darley) Graham, Lisa 1987-90-91Dixon, Cindy 1975-76-77-78Edmunds, Ann 1981Edwards, Hannah 2011Ellenbecker, Kris 1991-93

(Elwood) Macfee, Sherri 1993-94-95-96Erickson, Karlene 1983-84-85-86Essington, Tami 1978Fein, Sandy 1992-93-95-96(Finkner) Jorgensen, Amie 1996-98-99-00Finkner, Lindsey 2003-04Fletcher, Katie 1989Fox, Donna 1977Furlan, Jessica 2009-10-11Gaffigan, Ann 2000-01-02-03Gale, Dawn 1988Glisovic, Mirjana 1999Goldstein, Ari 2005-06-07-09Hamik, Erica 2008-09-10-11Handrup, Kathryn 1999-00-01-03Hass, Christine 1979Henning, Lori 1985Hiatt, Kelly 1976-77-78Hitz, Doris 1975-76-77(Howard) Larson, Susie 1986-87-88Hungerford, Gina 1978Jadran, Farah 2003Kindig, Nancy 1977Kramer, Lisa 1978-80Kruger, Jaimie 1999-00Laack, Allison 1985Laird, Hillary 2000Larson, Sarah 2011Lenihan, Michaela 2005Linnell, Christy 1999(Loos) O’Donnell, Kelly 1987-89-90Lucas, Jenna 1999-00-01Lund, Becky 1990-93Marsh, Elizabeth 2006Marthaler, Michele 1986-87-88-89Mazzitelli, Julie 1993-94McConkey, Susan 1976McMahon, Heather 1995Miller, Ashley 2008-09-10-11Miller, Betsy 2005-06-08Miller, Lindsey 1993-94-95(Mohr) Oliver, Melinda 1996-97-98-99Most, Sheri 1977Noel, Jill 1983-84-85-86Nunnally, Carol 1984Obermeir, Sandra 1977Ohrt, Janice 1981Osteen, Deb 1997-98-99Pancoast, Jen 2006-07-08Pancoast, Kim 2003-04-05-06Parkinson, Amber 1994Pauli, Jaime 1996-97-98-99Pearson, Cindy 1977Plambeck, Sarah 2011Prowse, Juliet 1986-87-88-89Quandt, Stephanie 1991Resh, Sammie 1985-86-87-88Sanchez, Olivia 1993-94Schaefer, Michele 1991Schenk, Carol 1979Seaton, Julie 1977Shadle, Anne 2002-04Shepherd, Nora 1994-95-96-97Shufelt, JoDee 1992-94Smith, Tracy 1988-89Spires, Kerry 1991Stelling, Theresa 1990-91-92-93Stricker, Sara 1980-81-82(Sutter) Bonsall, Sherri 1992-93-94ten Bensel, Fran 1989-90-91-92Tranel, Kayte 2002-03-05van der Kolk, Yvonne 1988-89Veit, Sylvia 1989-90-91-92Vickers, Cindy 1976-77Walz, Kirsten 1991-92Webers, Jen 2007-08-09-10White, Katie 2008-10-11

Katie White earned Nebraska’s Most Valuable Runner award in 2011, after being named the Huskers’ Most Improved Runner in 2010.


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team CaptainsYear Captain(s) Hometown2011 Jesse Adams Ogallala, Neb. Trevor Vidlak Lincoln, Neb.2010 David Adams York, Neb. Anthony Oberle Sioux City, Iowa2009 David Adams York, Neb.2008 Kyle Custer Cambridge, Neb. Brian Parr Fremont, Neb.2007 Peter van der Westhuizen Kempton Park, South Africa Alec Maduza Shorewood, Wis.2006 Bryce Dickmeyer Fremont, Neb.2005 Bryce Dickmeyer Fremont, Neb. Aaron Nasers Battle Creek, Mich.2004 Kyle Doperalski Wamego, Kan. Eric Rasmussen North Platte, Neb.2003 Dana Carne Omaha, Neb.2002 Ian Gray Eugene, Ore.2001 Ian Gray Eugene, Ore.2000 Marcus Witter Kearney, Neb.1999 Aaron Carrizales Morrill, Neb.1998 Lou Petricca Mount Prospect, Ill.1997 Aaron Johnson Columbus, Neb.1996 David Olson Bellevue, Neb.1995 Brady Bonsall Burwell, Neb.1994 Brady Bonsall Burwell, Neb. Chad Jansen Lee’s Summit, Mo.1993 David Iteffa Addis Ababa, Ethiopia1992 Kevin Clark Auburn, Neb.1991 Pat Day Omaha, Neb.1990 Joe Kirby Jefferson City, Mo.1989 Frank Graham Nebraska City, Neb.1988 Frank Graham Nebraska City, Neb.1987 Bryan Clark Auburn, Neb.1986 Kraig Vanderbeek Lincoln, Neb.1985 Kirk Gottschalk Wahoo, Neb.1984 Tom Hoffman Exeter, Neb.1983 Mark Gokie Kearney, Neb.

Most valuable RunnerYear Athlete Hometown2011 Trevor Vidlak Lincoln, Neb.2010 David Adams York, Neb.2009 David Adams York, Neb.2008 David Adams York, Neb.2007 Peter van der Westhuizen Kempton Park, South Africa2006 Brian Parr Fremont, Neb.2005 Peter van der Westhuizen Kempton Park, South Africa2004 Eric Rasmussen North Platte, Neb.2003 Dana Carne Omaha, Neb.2002 James Bowler Alcester, Warwickshire, England2001 James Bowler Alcester, Warwickshire, England2000 Marcus Witter Kearney, Neb.1999 Marcus Witter Kearney, Neb.1998 Marcus Witter Kearney, Neb.1997 Cleophas Boor Kapsabet, Kenya1996 Jonah Kiptarus Kapsabet, Kenya1995 Brady Bonsall Burwell, Neb.1994 Kevin Miiller Rugby, N.D.1993 Kevin Miiller Rugby, N.D.1992 David Iteffa Addis Ababa, Ethiopia1991 David Iteffa Addis Ababa, Ethiopia1990 Joe Kirby Jefferson City, Mo.1989 Joe Kirby Jefferson City, Mo.1988 Jacques van Rensburg Bloemfontein, South Africa1987 Jean Verster Sasolburg, South Africa1986 Jody Fischer Gillette, Wyo.1985 Jean Verster Sasolburg, South Africa1984 Kurt Russell Flint, Mich.1983 Wally Duffy Shenandoah, Iowa

Most improved RunnerYear Athlete Hometown2011 Brad Doering Yuba City, Calif.2010 Trevor Vidlak Lincoln, Neb.2009 Brad Doering Yuba City, Calif.2008 Brad Doering Yuba City, Calif.2007 Kyle Custer Cambridge, Neb.2006 Alec Maduza Shorewood, Wis.

HUsKeR MeN’s teAM AwARds2005 Bryce Dickmeyer Fremont, Neb.2004 Bryce Dickmeyer Fremont, Neb.2003 Eric Dall Scottsdale, Ariz.2002 Eric Rasmussen North Platte, Neb.2001 Paul Wilson Wahoo, Neb.2000 Aaron Carrizales Morrill, Neb.1999 Aaron Carrizales Morrill, Neb.1998 Todd Tripple Gering, Neb.1997 Aaron Johnson Columbus, Neb.1996 Jim Vance Indianapolis, Ind.1995 Jim Vance Indianapolis, Ind.1994 Brady Bonsall Burwell, Neb.1993 Brady Bonsall Burwell, Neb.1992 Erik Skaden Sacramento, Calif.1991 Kevin Miiller Rugby, N.D.1990 Frank Lee Pocatello, Idaho1989 Kevin Clark Auburn, Neb.1988 Pat Day Omaha, Neb.1987 Joe Kirby Jefferson City, Mo.1986 Doug Mascher Gretna, Neb.1985 Bryan Clark Auburn, Neb.1984 Kirk Gottschalk Wahoo, Neb.1983 Gerard O’Callaghan County Cork, Ireland

LetterwinnersStudent-Athlete Year(s) LetteredAdam, Marc 1983Adams, David 2008-09-10Adams, Jesse 2008-09-10-11Alden, Claude 1906-07-08Allen, Edgar 1920Amberson, A.B. 1908-09-10Anderson, Lewis 1909-10-11Bachkora, Charles 1920Banks, Tom 1989-91Barta, Jed 1999-00-01Bates, William 1910-11Batie, J. Russell 1928Bauman, H.O. 1907-08-09Blackburn, Leston 1987-88Blaser, Roy 1932Bonsall, Brady 1992-93-94-95Boor, Cleophas 1996-97Bowler, James 2001-02Bowman, Claire 1921Brinn, Tommy 2011Broekzitter, Jeroen 1997Brownlee, John 1937-38Cales, Thomas 1911Carlson, Jared 1999Carne, Dana 2003Carrizales, Aaron 1996-99-00Chaddereon, Norris 1926-27Clark, Bryan 1984-85-86-87Clark, Kevin 1989-90-91-92Clinard, Marc 2001Conahan, Matt 2007Cook, William 1939-40Coulter, Steve 1990Cudmore, Dave 1983Cummings, Emerie 1927Custer, Kyle 2006-07Dall, Eric 2002-03Davis, Phillip 1999Day, Pat 1988-89-90Dickmeyer, Bryce 2004-05Diers, Harold 1912Doering, Brad 2008-09-11Doperalski, Kyle 2002Draheim, David 1993-94Duffy, Wally 1983Elwood, Todd 1990Etherton, Louis 1929Falcon, Peter 2007-08Fischer, George 1921Fischer, Jody 1986-87Foster, Kyle 1985Ganz, Jeff 1996-97Gardner, Maurice 1922Garringer, Luke 2001Garvey, Philip 1928-30George, Ralph 1908Gibson, Connor 2011Ginn, Bobby 1940Goetze, Hartmann 1913

Gokie, Mark 1983Gottschalk, Kirk 1984Graham, Frank 1986-87-88-89Graham, Harald 1986-87-88-89Gray, Ian 2000-01Grier, Brian 1987Griffin, Carroll 1927-28-29Gulizia, Todd 2007-09-10Haskell, John 1922Havenga, Leon 1985Hayden, Jeremy 1996Heng, Jarren 2011Henning, Renier 1991-92-93-94Hoffman, Tom 1983-84Hyde, Alvin 1921-22Iteffa, Banti 1993Iteffa, David 1990-91-92-93Jansen, Chad 1993-94Janulewicz, Martin 1928Johnson, Aaron 1996-97Johnson, Glen 1926-27Kamm, Mike 1999-00-01-02Kennedy, Alfred 1911Kibble, Clarence 1927Kiptarus, Jonah 1996Kirby, Joe 1987-88-89-90Kratz, Golden 1912Kretzler, Harry 1920Kosman, Hunter 1999Lamme, Alex 1994-96Lee, Frank 1990Lewis, James 1923-24-25Maiyo, Philip 1996Maduza, Alec 2006Mascher, Doug 1986-87Mason, Mike 1996McCartney, Ellis 1926McMaster, J.L. 1913Meyer, Kurt 1988Miiller, Kevin 1991-92-93-94Milek, W.A. 1909-1910Morrow, George 1930-31Myers, Mike 1992-93Nelsen, Johannes 1920Nuernberger, Gordeon 1930O’Callaghan, Gerard 1983-85Oberle, Anthony 2008-09-10Olson, David 1995-96Parr, Brian 2005-06Petit, Kirk 1989Petricca, Lou 1995-96-97-98Rasmussen, Eric 2000-01-02-04Rhodes, David 1992Ross, Jack 1924-25Russell, Kurt 1983-84Scheer, Aaron 1995-96Schultz, Jacob 1923Searle, James 1925Seger, Henry 1930Skaden, Erik 1992Skinner, Jeremy 1992Smith, Tony 1998Somer, Bryce 2008States, Herbert 1904Thies, Eric 2007Thomas, Mikel 2007-08Tolgyesi, Balazs 1994-95-96Tripple, Todd 1997-98-99Trump, Earle 1908van der Westhuizen, Peter 2005-07van Rensburg, Jacques 1988-89Vance, Jim 1994-95-96-98Vanderbeek, Kraig 1984-85-86-87Verster, Jean 1985-86-87Vidlak, Trevor 2010-11Wandzilak, Scott 2001White, Earl 1907Williams, Tim 2001Williams, Walter 1920-21Wilson, Paul 2001-02Witter, Marcus 1997-98-99-00Wyatt, Kyle 2000-01-02Zimmerman, Paul 1923-24-25Note: Letters in cross country were not awarded under Coach Frank Sevigne, but resumed in 1983, when Jay Dirksen took became head coach.

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ED WEIR OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD STADIUM2012 TEAM CAPTAINS: BACK ROW (FROM LEFT): TREVOR VIDLACK, ISABEL ANDRADE AND JARREN HENGFRONT ROW: MARTINA BARINOVA AND SARAH PLAMBECK

SEPT. 1 CREIGHTON/UNO CLASSIC OMAHA, NEB. 8 A.M.

SEPT. 15 WOODY GREENO/ LINCOLN, NEB. 10 A.M. NEBRASKA INVITATIONAL

SEPT. 29 KU RIM ROCK FARM CLASSIC LAWRENCE, KAN. 10 A.M.

OCT. 12 WISCONSIN ADIDAS INVITE MADISON, WIS. 1 P.M.

OCT. 28 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS EAST LANSING, MICH. 10:45 A.M.

NOV. 9 NCAA MIDWEST REGIONAL SPRINGFIELD, MO. 11 A.M.

NOV. 17 NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS LOUISVILLE, KY. 11 A.M.

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