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2014-15 Nebraska Men’s Golf Media Guide 32

Introduction | Coaches and Staff | The Huskers | History and Records | This Is Nebraska

The Nebraska men’s golf team practices at two of the finest courses in the Midwest.

Wilderness Ridge (right top) is a public course that opened in 2001, and ranks among the top courses in the area. In addition to a demanding championship layout, Wilderness Ridge features one of the top practice facilities in Nebraska.

Firethorn Golf Club (right bottom) is a Pete Dye design and is regularly ranked among the top 100 courses in the nation. Firethorn is a “links” or target-oriented course with naturally flourishing shrubs and grasses.

GolF FaCilitiesNebraska Golf academyThe Nebraska Golf Academy is a unique indoor golf training facility that offers over 2,000 sq. ft. of indoor putting and chipping surface located at Wilderness Ridge Golf Club. The Academy has seven covered, heated hitting bays and two teaching bays fully equipped with video and equipment analysis. The Nebraska men’s golf team practices regularly at the Academy during the winter months.

Top Right: The indoor putting and chipping facility is one of the features of the Nebraska Golf Academy.

Below: The hitting bays at the Academy have heaters inside and look out on the Wilderness Ridge driving range.



Nebraska’s nationally renowned athletic programs enjoy some of the finest home facilities in the country. Nebraska is dedicated to providing its athletes top-notch game-day and practice atmospheres in every sport. Memorial Stadium expanded to more than 90,000 fans in 2013 and has been home to 340 consecutive sellouts. More than 15,000 men’s basketball fans packed the new Pinnacle Bank Arena for each game in 2013-14, while the Husker volleyball team led the nation in attendance with more than 8,000 fans per match at the Devaney Center.

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aCaDeMiC sUCCessUniversity of Nebraska student-athletes produced another outstanding year in

competition, in the classroom and in the community, continuing NU’s tradition of success in 2013-14. The Huskers increased their nation-leading total of all-time CoSIDA Academic All-Americans to 314 with a Big Ten-best seven academic All-Americans across all sports, while also claiming a Big Ten-leading five NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships in 2013-14.

Nebraska’s seven CoSIDA Academic All-Americans ranked among the highest totals in the nation across all divisions. The Huskers maintained their lead of 76 all-time CoSIDA Academic All-Americans over national No. 2 Notre Dame. The only school in the nation with 300 academic All-Americans, Nebraska is one of just three schools across all divisions with 200 or more, joining Notre Dame and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). NU leads the nation in CoSIDA Academic All-Americans since 2000 with 124, extending its nation-leading streak to 43 consecutive years with at least one academic All-American.

The Huskers also increased their nation-leading total of NCAA Top Ten Award winners to 17, as former women’s tennis All-American Mary Weatherholt was honored during the 2013-14 academic year. Nebraska also ranks among the nation’s best in the total of NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship winners, including five in 2013-14. Spencer Long (Football), Eric Schryver (Men’s Gymnastics), Emily Wong (Women’s Gymnastics), Sunny Russell (Rifle) and Anne Martin (Track & Field) all claimed the prestigious national awards.

A total of 675 awards were issued for the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Fall (354) and Spring (321) Honor Roll, recognizing Husker student-athletes who produced a 3.0 GPA or better during a semester. Among that group, Huskers produced 87 perfect 4.0 GPA semesters. A total of 62 Nebraska student-athletes also were

honored as Big Ten Distinguished Scholars for posting 3.7 grade-point averages or better and lettering in their respective sports in 2013-14.

Nebraska’s CoSIDA Academic All-America success continues to set the standard for the approximately 1,400 member institutions. The Husker football team leads all individual sport programs in the nation with 107 all-time CoSIDA Academic All-America awards, including 2013 first-team honoree Spencer Long and second-team selections Jake Long and C.J. Zimmerer. Spencer Long added a prestigious Nationall Football

Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship worth $18,000, along with prestigious NCAA Postgraduate ($7,500) and Big Ten Wayne Duke Postgraduate ($10,000) scholarships before being chosen in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Zimmerer added a spot on the AFCA Good Works Team and claimed Nebraska’s Big Ten Sportsmanship Award for his extensive community involvement.

The Nebraska men’s and women’s track and field program added three academic All-Americans, including first-teamers Levi Gipson and Anne Martin, along with second-team pick Cody Rush. Martin and John Welk swept the NCAA Elite 89 awards for the Huskers as the student-athletes with the top grade-point averages competing at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships for the second consecutive season. Nebraska’s 38 combined CoSIDA Academic All-America honors since 2002 for the men’s and women’s track and field program lead the nation.

Emily Wong, an 11-time All-American in competition for the Nebraska women’s gymnastics team, added a first-team CoSIDA Academic All-America award to cap one of the greatest all-around careers for a student-athlete in Husker history. A two-time academic All-American, Wong was named the winner of the 2014 AAI Award presented to the nation's top collegiate gymnast. The Honda Award finalist and Big Ten Gymnast of the Year earned prestigious NCAA Postgraduate ($7,500) and Big Ten Wayne Duke Postgraduate ($10,000) scholarships. Her achievements earned her Nebraska’s Female Student-Athlete-of-the-Year Award and the Big Ten Medal of Honor. Men’s track and field student-athlete Seth Wiedel was Nebraska’s Male Student-Athlete of the Year and Big Ten Medal of Honor winner.

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Top: Nebraska Student-Athletes of the Year Emily Wong (left) of the women’s gymnastics team and Seth Wiedel (right) from the Husker men’s track and field team earned Big Ten Medals of Honor in 2014. Wong was one of the most decorated women’s gymnasts in school history, capturing 11 All-America awards and the AAI Award, which is presented to the nation’s top women’s gymnastics student-athlete.

Middle: Scott Gutschewski earned his bachelor’s degree in PGA golf management in May 2014. A letterwinner from 1997 to 1999, Gutschewski played a key role on Nebraska’s 1999 team, which finished 14th at the NCAA Championships.

Bottom: The Nebraska men’s golf team captured its fourth consecutive Herman Team GPA Award in 2014. The award is presented to the Husker men’s program with the top combined grade-point average. It is the fifth time in the past 17 years that the golf team has won the award, joining the 1996, 2011 and 2012 (pictured) and 2013 teams.

Top: A four-year letterwinner at Nebraska, Jordan Reinertson was a standout on the course, in the classroom and in the community for the Huskers. The Gibbon, Neb., native competed in more than 50 rounds for NU in his final two years, while earning academic All-Big Ten honors both seasons. He was also a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar in both 2012 and 2013, while helping the Husker golf program to three consecutive Herman Team GPA awards. Reinertson added a Nebraska Student-Athlete HERO Leadership Award and a Big Ten Sportsmanship Award in 2012 for his efforts in the community. Reinertson earned his bachelor’s degree from Nebraska in May of 2013, after majoring in finance, business, marketing and information technology.

Nebraska’s 2013-14 academic highlights• 314 All-Time CoSIDA Academic All-Americans across all sports (leads nation)

107 Football Academic All-Americans (leads all sports, all time)37 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)38 Men’s & Women’s Track & Field Academic All-Americans (leads nation since 2002)

• Seven CoSIDA Academic All-Americans (4 first-team, 3 second-team)First-Team: Spencer Long (Football), Emily Wong (Women's Gymnastics), Levi Gipson (Men's Track & Field), Anne Martin (Women's Track & Field) Second-Team: Jake Long (Football), C.J. Zimmerer (Football),Cody Rush (Men's Track & Field)

• Five NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Winners ($7,500) Spencer Long (Football), Eric Schryver (Men's Gymnastics), Emily Wong (Women's Gymnastics), Sunny Russell (Rifle), Anne Martin (Track & Field)• Two Big Ten Wayne Duke Postgraduate Scholarship Winners ($10,000) Spencer Long (Football), Emily Wong (Women's Gymnastics)• Two Big Ten Postgraduate Scholarship Winners ($7,500) Brandon Chapek (Football), Sunny Russell (Rifle)• Big Ten Medal of Honor Winners Seth Wiedel (Men’s Track & Field, Emily Wong (Women’s Gymnastics)• Big Ten Sportsmanship Award Winners C.J. Zimmerer (Football), Sunny Russell (Rifle)• 208 Academic All-Big Ten Selections Across All Sports (3.0 GPA)• 675 Student-Athletes on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Fall and Spring Honor

Rolls (3.0 GPA or above)• 62 Big Ten Distinguished Scholars (3.7 GPA and Letterwinner)• 123 Student-Athletes Earned Degrees from August 2013 through May 2014

(August 2013-14; December 2013-52; May 2014-57)• Male Student-Athlete of the Year - Seth Wiedel, Men’s Track & Field

(Accounting)• Female Student-Athlete of the Year - Emily Wong, Women’s Gymnastics (Nutrition Science)• Men’s Herman Award Winner - Men’s Golf (3.250 GPA in 2013)• Women’s Herman Award Winner - Women’s Tennis (3.485 GPA in 2013)• Life Skills Team Award Winners - Wrestling, 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 Dick and Peg Herman Family 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.



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 2006, 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 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 24 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. tom osborne Citizenship team – Individual recognition to Huskers across all sports who have completed at least six service projects during the academic year. Nebraska Football Uplifting athletes - A recognized student organization initiated in 2012, Nebraska football players and UNL student leaders collaborate 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 and C.J. Zimmerer won the award in 2014. life skills award of excellence – Recognizes team services and leadership with the top men’s and women’s programs being honored on an annual basis.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 Dick and Peg Herman Family Student Life Complex (left page) opened after receiving an $8.7 million expansion and renovation in 2010. The complex tripled the size of NU’s previous academic support area for student-athletes. The Nebraska Life Skills program helps Husker student-athletes experience the benefits of service to others while learning to expand their own leadership skills. The Abbott Life Skills Center (below) is located within the Herman Family Student Life Complex.

In 2014, men’s golfer Aaron Wong (left) earned a prestigious Nebraska Student-Athlete HERO Leadership Award for his commitment to NU’s award-winning Life Skills program. Director of Athletics Shawn Eichorst presented the award.



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Large photo: 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 left: Love Library is the main library at the University of Nebraska and sits on the southern edge of City Campus.

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

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

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.



liNColN, NebRaska

Modeled after the Power and Light District in Kansas City, the Railyard sits right across from the front entrance of the new Pinnacle Bank Arena, allowing fans to go to an event and then go out to the outdoor plaza.

Some of the artists that have played or will play at Pinnacle Bank Arena since it opened in August of 2013 include: Jay-Z, Katy Perry, Michael Buble, Pink, Pearl Jam, Jason Aldean, Elton John, Miranda Lambert and Paul McCartney.

One of the nation’s 75 largest cities, Lincoln features the advantages of an urban setting and is only minutes away from the scenic beauty and wide open spaces of America’s Heartland. Home to more than one-quarter of a million people and the third-largest city in the Big Ten Conference, living in Lincoln enables Nebraska student-athletes to enjoy the benefits of city life, while residing in a community that is widely regarded as one of the top places to live in the United States.

lincoln's National RankingsHappiest U.S. City (LiveScience)

Healthiest U.S. City (Center for Disease Control)

Best Sport City (Sporting News)

Lowest Unemployment Rate (Bureau of Labor)

Best Cities for Families (Child Magazine)

No. 1 Overall Wellbeing (Gallup)

No. 1 Quality of Life (State Univ. of New York)

No. 2 City in Quality of Life (Gallup)

No. 7 Cleanest Air (CNN)

No. 7 City for Business & Careers (Forbes)

No. 8 Most Secure Places to Live (Sperling’s)

Top 10 College Town (Relocate America)

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 that includes gardens, bike paths and entertainment. 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.



prominent people with Nebraska tiesGrover Cleveland Alexander, Major League 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, Major League Baseball pitcher, Detroit Tigers • Dick Cheney, 46th U.S. Vice-president • Brian Duensing, Major League Baseball pitcher, Minnesota Twins • Henry Fonda, Academy Award-winning actor • Bob Gibson, Major League Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher, St. Louis Cardinals • Alex Gordon, Major League Baseball All-Star and Gold Glove winner, Kansas City Royals • Ahman Green, former NFL Pro Bowl running back, Green Bay Packers • 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, Chicago Bears • Elliott Smith, singer-songwriter • Hilary Swank, 2-time Academy Award-winning actress • Jack Sock, 2014 Wimbledon doubles champion • Gabrielle Union, actress • James valentine, Maroon 5 guitarist • Tony Watson, Major League Baseball All-Star, Pittsburgh Pirates • Paula Zahn, Former News anchor for CNN

oMahaNebraska’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 TD Ameritrade Park, the NCAA College World Series (left) and the world-renowned Henry Doorly Zoo (middle).



NebRaska’s NatioNal poWeRNebraska competed at the highest levels across the board in 2013-14, producing

top-25 national finishes in 14 of its 24 varsity sports. Nebraska was one of only two NCAA Division I schools to advance to the NCAA Championships in the six major team sports of men’s and women’s basketball, baseball and softball, women’s soccer and women’s volleyball, while also playing in a football bowl game. The Huskers won NCAA Tournament games in five of those sports, while also winning their bowl game, a feat no other school in the country matched in 2013-14.

In addition to the success of Husker teams, Nebraska produced its most All-Americans in more than a decade with 42 student-athletes capturing national honors across all sports in 2013-14. Nebraska’s 42 All-Americans included 29 first-team award winners in their respective sports, led by 2014 NCAA 400-meter hurdles champion Miles Ukaoma. The Big Red’s All-Americans came from 17 U.S. states, including eight from the Cornhusker State, and three foreign countries to claim a total of 51 All-America awards.

Not only did the Huskers enjoy success across many fields of competition, Nebraska fans supported the Big Red in record numbers as the volleyball (1st), football (9th), women’s basketball (11th), men’s basketball (13th), baseball (15th) and softball programs all ranked among the nation’s top 20 in attendance. The football (333) and volleyball (200) also carried NCAA sellout streaks into their 2014 seasons.

Coach Bo Pelini’s Nebraska football program notched its sixth consecutive nine-win season by defeating Georgia in the Gator Bowl. The Big Red closed the season with a 9-4 record and finished at No. 25 in the USA Today Coaches Top 25. Coach Tim Miles claimed Big Ten Coach-of-the-Year honors in his second season at Nebraska by leading the Huskers to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1998. Coach Darin Erstad led the Nebraska baseball team to the NCAA Tournament in his third season at his alma mater. The former Major League All-Star and Gold Glove winner guided the Huskers to a 41-21 record and runner-up finishes in the Big Ten regular season and at the tournament held at TD Ameritrade Park.

Coach John Cook’s traditionally powerful volleyball program marched to the NCAA Elite Eight and finished No. 7 nationally in the AVCA Top 25. The Huskers featured Big Ten Player of the Year and first-team AVCA All-America outside hitter Kelsey Robinson. Connie Yori claimed Big Ten Coach-of-the-Year honors for the second straight season while leading the women’s basketball program to its first conference tournament title. The Huskers advanced to the NCAA Tournament second round and finished No. 13 in the final AP rankings behind Big Ten Player of the Year and first-team WBCA All-America forward Jordan Hooper.

A unanimous All-Big Ten pick in 2013-14, Terran Petteway led the conference in scoring at 18.1 points per game. Petteway and the revitalized Huskers made their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1998, while ranking among the nation's best in attendance.

Jordan Hooper capped her illustrious career by becoming just the third Husker to earn first-team WBCA All-America honors. The Alliance, Neb., native set a school record with 295 three-pointers, while finishing second in points (2,357) and rebounds (1,110).

John Walker added Big Ten Coach-of-the-Year honors of his own for leading the Nebraska soccer program back to prominence. The Huskers swept the Big Ten regular-season and tournament crowns before advancing to the second round of the 2013 NCAA Tournament while finishing 13th in the final NSCAA Top 25. Jordan Jackson was named the Big Ten Midfielder of the Year, while Ari Romero captured Big Ten Defender-of-the-Year honors. Big Ten Coach of the Year Rhonda Revelle led the Husker softball team to an NCAA Super Regional for the second straight year after sharing the Big Ten regular-season title and finishing 17th in the final national rankings. The Huskers featured first-team All-America catcher Taylor Edwards and her twin sister, third-team All-America pitcher Tatum Edwards.

The traditional national power Husker bowling team took second at the NCAA Championships with first-team All-American Lizabeth Kuhlkin leading the way for Coach Bill Straub’s team. CRCA National Coach of the Year Stacy Underwood led the Husker rifle team to a fifth-place finish at the NCAA Championships with young All-Americans Lauren Phillips, Denise Martin and Rachel Martin leading the way.

One of the greatest women’s gymnasts in Nebraska history, Emily Wong powered Coach Dan Kendig’s squad to the NCAA Super Six. Wong finished her career as an 11-time All-American by capturing three All-America awards in 2014. The Big Ten Gymnast of the Year was also the AAI Award winner as the nation’s top gymnast. The women’s outdoor track and field team capped the season with a 19th-place finish at the NCAA Championships thanks to first-team All-America performances by Maggie Malone (Javelin), Jazmin McCoy (Long Jump) and Ellie Ewere (Triple Jump).

Coach Chuck Chmelka’s men’s gymnastics team took eighth at the NCAA Championships behind a first-team All-America performance in the all-around from Wyatt Aycock. Coach Mark Manning guided the wrestling team to an outstanding season. The Husker wrestlers finished 11th at the NCAA Championships with All-Americans James Green (3rd, 157) and Robert Kokesh (4th, 174) leading the way.

Nebraska capped its 2013-14 campaign by receiving the top individual performance of the year from senior hurdler Miles Ukaoma at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Ukaoma raced to the 2014 NCAA title in the 400-meter hurdles to help the Husker men take 12th as a team at the outdoor championships. Coach Gary Pepin’s squad also tied for 17th at the NCAA Indoor Championships. Overall, eight Husker men’s track and field athletes captured first-team All-America honors.



Middle Left: An 11-time All-American, Emily Wong won the AAI Award as the nation's most outstanding female gymnast in 2014.

Bottom Left: James Green earned his third All-America award as a junior in 2014-15. The Willingboro, N.J., native has qualified for two University World Championships.

Top Right: Kelsey Robinson became the first Husker to earn Big Ten Volleyball Player-of-the-Year honors and was one of four finalists for the 2014 Honda Sports Award for Volleyball.

Bottom Right: Miles Ukaoma became Nebraska's 78th track and field national champion with his victory in the 400-meter hurdles at the 2014 NCAA Outdoor Championships. Ukaoma was the first Husker to win a national title in the event.

Top: The Nebraska women’s basketball team captured the program’s first conference tournament title in 2014. The Huskers competed in the NCAA Tournament for the sixth time in the last eight seasons.

Left: I-Back Ameer Abdullah produced three straight 1,000-yard rushing seasons as an All-American for the Huskers.

Nebraska’s top 25 National Finishes in 2013-14Bowling 2ndRifle 5thWomen’s Gymnastics 6thVolleyball 7thMen’s Gymnastics 8thSoftball 9thWrestling 11thMen’s Outdoor Track & Field 12thSoccer 13thWomen’s Basketball 13thMen’s Indoor Track & Field 17th (Tie)Women’s Outdoor Track & Field 19thFootball 25th


The 1998-99 team (above) is considered the best in school history. Coach Larry Romjue led the Huskers to a second-place Big 12 finish and 14th-place finish at the 1999 NCAA Championships.

Brandon Crick (bottom left) had one of the best senior seasons in school history during the 2009-10 campaign. In 2013, Crick competed at the U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa.

Steve Friesen (bottom right) claimed the coveted Ben Hogan Award in 1999, which is given to college golf’s top student-athlete.

Nebraska has won four tournaments and had three individuals compete at the NCAA Regionals since 2010. Scott Willman competed at the Norman Regional in 2012, while Andrew Wyatt and Brandon Crick competed at regionals in 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Leading the resurgence is Head Coach Bill Spangler, who is in his 14th season in 2014-15. Nebraska owns four top-20 national finishes in school history, including a 14th-place NCAA finish in 1999.

Over the last three seasons, Nebraska has competed in four tournaments that were played on PGA Tour courses. The Huskers have played at Firestone Country Club, home of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, in Akron, Ohio every season since 2011. Last spring, NU golfed at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, N.Y., site of the 2013 PGA Championship.

Former Husker Brady Schnell (bottom middle) fired a 59 while competing at the PGA Tour Canada’s ATB Financial Classic in August 2014. He became the 16th player on a major professional tour to break 60 in a round.

Nebraska Men’s Golf by the Numbers

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Former Huskers Who Have

Earned a PGA Tour Card

Individual Champions

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