NEBRASKA 2011 Cross Country
Trevor Vidlak JUnior, Co-Captain Jessica Furlan SEnior, Co-Captain
Jesse Adams Senior, Co-Captain
Ashley Miller SEnior, Co-Captain
Nebraska Cross Country 2011 Seniors
Back row (from left): Brad Doering, Peter Falcon, Jesse Adams. Middle row (from left): Erica Hamik, Jessica Furlan, Ashley Miller. Front row (from left): Katie White, Adam Mitteis.
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Table of Contents...............................................................................1 Quick Facts/Roster/Schedule.............................................................2
This Is Nebraska............................................. 3-16 Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational...............................................3 Lincoln: All-American City..................................................................4 Omaha................................................................................................5 Athletic Medicine...............................................................................6 Husker Power and Nutrition...............................................................7 Academic Success........................................................................... 8-9 Nebraska Academic Experience.......................................................10 Nebraska Life Skills - Serving Leaders...............................................11 National Powers......................................................................... 12-13 Big Ten Conference.................................................................... 14-15 The Future of Nebraska Cross Country............................................16
Coaches and Support Staff............................ 17-22 Head Coach Jay Dirksen............................................................. 18-19 Volunteer Assistants/Support Staff..................................................20 Athletic Director Tom Osborne........................................................21 Associate Athletic Directors Bob Burton & Pat Logsdon..................22
Husker Women............................................ 23-32 2011 Season Outlook.......................................................................24 Returning Huskers...................................................................... 25-31 Newcomers................................................................................ 31-32
Husker Men.................................................. 33-44 2011 Season Outlook.......................................................................34 Returning Huskers...................................................................... 35-43 Newcomers......................................................................................44
Review & History.......................................... 45-56 2010 Meet-By-Meet Recaps....................................................... 46-47 All-Americans...................................................................................48 Women’s History..............................................................................49 Men’s History............................................................................. 50-51 Women’s Academic Success............................................................52 Men’s Academic Success..................................................................53 Women’s Team Awards...................................................................54 Men’s Team Awards.........................................................................55 adidas...............................................................................................56
Ashley Miller returns as a two-time co-captain for the Huskers in 2011. A CoSIDA Academic All-American in 2011, Miller was also the 1,500-meter champion at the 2011 Big 12 Conference Outdoor Championships.
University of Nebraska Board of Regents Timothy 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); Jordan Gonzales (Nebraska-Kearney); Jeremy Peterson (Nebraska-Medical Center); Elizabeth O’Connor (Nebraska-Omaha); Lane Carr (Nebraska-Lincoln)
Athletic Department Mission Statement The 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.
Media Information
All student-athlete and coaching staff interviews must be arranged through BreAnna Haessler 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 Jay Dirksen 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.
2011 Cross Country Media Guide Credits The 2011 University of Nebraska Cross Country Media Guide was written and edited by Media Relations student assistant BreAnna Haessler. Cover design by Design Specialist Annie Wood. Editing assistance was provided by Assistant Media Relastions Director Jeremy Foote, Director of Media Relations Operations Jeff Griesch and Head Coach Jay Dirksen. 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.
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2011 Nebraska Roster
Husker Women
Name Isabel Andrade Martina Barinova* Hannah Edwards Jessica Furlan** Erica Hamik*** Sarah Larson Ashley Miller*** Samantha Morabe Sarah Plambeck Milena Stociev Katie White**
Husker Men
Name Jesse Adams*** Tommy Brinn Dani Dapo Brad Doering** Grant Duffy Peter Falcon** Connor Gibson Brett Grieb Jarren Heng Adam Mitteis Anthony Pittman Alney Tobias Trevor Vidlak*
Class So. So. Fr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Sr. So. So. Fr. Sr.
Hometown (Previous School) Tiburon, Calif. (Petaluma) Prerov, Czech Republic (Placky Univ./Gymnazium Jana Blahoslava) Whittier, Calif. (La Serna) Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada (Dr. Martin Leboldus) Kearney, Neb. (Catholic) Lincoln, Neb. (Northeast) Tipton, Iowa (Tipton) Temecula, Calif. (Great Oak) Lincoln, Neb. (Christian) Belgrade, Serbia (Alfa University/Gymnasium) Broken Bow, Neb. (Broken Bow)
Class Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. So. So. Sr. So. RFr. Jr.
Hometown (Previous School) Ogallala, Neb. (Ogallala) Otsego, Mich. (Otsego) Omaha, Neb. (Westside) Yuba City, Calif. (Yuba City) Lincoln, Neb. (Colorado/Lincoln East) Bellevue, Neb. (Bellevue West) Blair, Neb. (Blair) York, Neb. (York) Norfolk, Neb. (Catholic) Plattsmouth, Neb. (Plattsmouth) Omaha, Neb. (Millard West) Troy, N.Y. (Lansingburgh) Lincoln, Neb. (Northeast)
Bold - 2011 captains * - letters earned
Pronunciation Guide
Isabel Andrade - On-DRAH-day Martina Barinova - BEAR-uh-nova Sam Morabe - MOOR-ah-bay Milena Stociev - mill-LANE-uh STOY-ee-chev
University Quick Facts
Location...................Lincoln, Neb. 68588-0123 Population...........................................258,379 Founded...................................................1869 Enrollment.............................................24,610 Nickname......................Cornhuskers, Huskers Colors.....................................Scarlet & Cream Conference...........................................Big Ten Home Course..............................Pioneers Park
University Personnel
Chancellor...................Harvey S. Perlman, J.D. Institutional Rep........... Josephine Potuto, J.D. Athletic Director.........................Tom Osborne Senior Woman Administrator........... Pat Logsdon
Administration
President...................... James B. Milliken, J.D.
Cross Country Coaching Staff
Jay Dirksen...........Head Coach (S.D. State, ‘68) Office Phone............................ (402) 472-1136 e-mail.......................... jdirksen@huskers.com David Harris.....2012 Head Coach (Truman State) e-mail........................... dharris@huskers.com Doug Martin........ Volunteer Coach (UNK, ‘66) e-mail..........................dmartin@huskers.com Grant Watley.... Volunteer Coach (Wesleyan ‘09) e-mail.......................... gwatley@huskers.com
Women’s Team Facts Dani Dapo - Johnny JAP-o Jarren Heng - JAIR-en Adam Mitteis - MET-us Alney Tobias - AL-nee
2011 Nebraska Schedule Date Meet Location Time Saturday, Sept. 3 Creighton/UNO Classic Omaha, Neb. 8/8:45 a.m. (UNO Chili Greens) Saturday, Sept. 17 Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invite Lincoln, Neb. 10/10:45 a.m. (Pioneers Park) Saturday, Oct. 1 South Dakota State Classic Brookings, S.D. 9:25/10 a.m. (Edgebrooke Golf Course) Friday, Oct. 14 Wisconsin adidas Invite Madison, Wis. 1/1:45 p.m. (Ridge Golf Course) Sunday, Oct. 30 Big Ten Championships Champaign, Ill. 10:45/11:45 a.m. (Illinois Arboretum) Saturday, Nov. 12 NCAA Midwest Regional DeKalb, Ill. 11 a.m./12:15 p.m. (Northern Illinois CC Course) Monday, Nov. 21 NCAA Championships Terre Haute, Ind. 11 a.m./12:45 p.m. (LaVern Gibson CC Course)
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2010 Big 12/Regional Finish................ 8th/8th 2010 NCAA Finish.................... No Team Score 2010 Letterwinners Returning/Lost........... 5/2
Men’s Team Facts
2010 Big 12/Regional Finish.............. 6th/10th 2010 NCAA Finish.....................No Team Score 2010 Letterwinners Returning/Lost........... 4/4
Directory
Nebraska Athletic Department....(402) 472-4224 Cross Country Office................ (402) 472-6461 Cross Country Office Fax......... (402) 472-9361
Media Relations
Assistant A.D./Media Relations.....Keith Mann Cross Country Contact......... BreAnna Haessler Office Phone........... (402) 472-0694 (Haessler) Cell Phone.............. (402) 499-3612 (Haessler) E-mail.........................bhaessler@huskers.com Media Relations Office........... (402) 472-2263 Media Relations Fax................ (402) 472-2005 Shipping Address........ One Memorial Stadium ...................................Lincoln, NE 68588-0123 Website....................................... Huskers.com
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Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational The Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational celebrates its 22nd 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 16 women’s titles. Most recently the Huskers swept the 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 University titles. 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.
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.
Women’s Team Results Year 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990
University
Nebraska Nebraska Nebraska Nebraska Nebraska Nebraska Missouri Nebraska Bradley Wichita State Kansas State Kansas State Nebraska Nebraska Nebraska Nebraska Nebraska Nebraska Nebraska Nebraska Nebraska
College
Nebraska Wesleyan Wartburg College (Iowa) Wartburg College (Iowa) Nebraska Wesleyan Central Missouri State Colorado School of Mines Concordia (Neb.) Augustana (S.D.) Wartburg Central Missouri State Central Missouri State Nebraska-Omaha Nebraska Wesleyan Nebraska-Omaha Doane Northwest Missouri State Emporia State Doane NA NA NA
Women’s Individual Champions Year 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990
Athlete (Affiliation)
Time
Lara Crofford (Nebraska) 21:01.4 Lara Crofford (Nebraska) 20:32.68 Beverly Ramos (Kansas State) 21:02.0 Beverly Ramos (Kansas State) 21:21.85 Ari Goldstein (Nebraska) 22:07.6 Anne Shadle (Reebok) 20:51.0 Missy Buttry (Wartburg) 20:38.0 Anne Shadle (Nebraska) 21:33.0 Missy Buttry (Wartburg) 21:27.47 Ann Gaffigan (Unattached) 18:11.4 Amy Mortimer (Kansas State) 17:14.3 Amy Mortimer (Kansas State) 17:37.0 Fran ten Bensel (New Balance TC) 17:27.4 Amber Anderson (Team EX) 17:40.6 Mary Amen (Lincoln TC) 18:20.8 Evette Turner (Unattached) 17:52.1 Theresa Stelling (Lincoln TC) 17:24.3 Janice Turner (Barton County) 17:44.3 Fran ten Bensel (Nebraska) 16:59.0 Fran ten Bensel (Nebraska) 17:13.3 Fran ten Bensel (Nebraska) 18:05.3
Men’s Team Results
Men’s Individual Champions
Year 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990
2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990
University College Wyoming Nebraska-Kearney Nebraska Colorado School of Mines Nebraska Butler CC (Kan.) Nebraska Colorado School of Mines Nebraska Colorado School of Mines Air Force Colorado School of Mines Air Force Wartburg Air Force Truman St./Fort Hays St. Nebraska Truman State Wichita State Truman State Air Force Truman State Nebraska/Air Force Truman State Texas Northwest Missouri State Nebraska Dana Nebraska Nebraska-Kearney Nebraska Barton County Wesley Athletics Wichita Nebraska-Kearney Colorado State Barton County HCA Wesley-Athletics NA Nebraska NA Nebraska NA
Year
Athlete (Affiliation)
Time
Jim Walmsley (U.S. Air Force) 24:43.6 David Adams (Nebraska) 24:29.4 Ben Zywicki (Colo. School of Mines) 24:52.8 Julius Bor (Cloud County CC) 24:12.6 Joel Hamilton (Colo. School of Mines) 25:09.5 Joseph Maina (Butler County) 24:54.0 Josh Moen (Wartburg) 25:00.0 Art Siemers (Unattached) 24:57.0 James Bowler (Nebraska) 24:42.70 Marcus Witter (Unattached) 24:47.3 Shadrack Kimeli (Kansas State) 25:01.7 Jean-Paul Niyongabo (KSU) 25:04.7 Brandon Jessop (Kansas State) 25:32.2 Robb Finegan (Unattached) 24:43.8 Cleophas Boor (Nebraska) 24:05.3 Jonah Kiptarus (Barton County) 24:31.8 Cleophas Boor (Barton County) 24:49.9 Richard Kosgei (Barton County) 24:49.8 Richard Kosgei (Barton County) 23:54.0 David Iteffa (Nebraska) 24:54.0 Joe Kirby (Nebraska) 25:51.9
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LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
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. • 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. • 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. • Children’s Health magazine listed Lincoln as the fourth-best place to raise a family in 2009. • 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.
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OMAHA
Prominent People with Nebraska Ties
Grover Cleveland Alexander (1887-1950) Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Fred Astaire (1899-1987) dancer and actor Max Baer (1909-1959) boxer Marlon Brando (1924-2004) Academy Award-winning actor William Jennings Bryan (1860-1925) U.S. Secretary of State, U.S. Representative, Democratic Party nominee for president 1896, 1900, and 1908, and prosecuting attorney in Scopes Trial Warren Buffett (1930-) investor; Forbes Magazine’s 2008 Richest Man in the World Richard N. Cabela (1936-) entrepreneur, founder of Cabela’s sporting store
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 (below), the NCAA College World Series, the world-renowned Henry Doorly Zoo (bottom) and the Joslyn Art Museum (bottom)
Johnny Carson (1925-2005) comedian Joba Chamberlain (1985-) Professional baseball player for the New York Yankees Dick Cheney (1941-) 46th U.S. Vice-president Brian Duensing (1983-) Professional baseball player for the Minnesota Twins Henry Fonda (1905-1982) Academy Award-winning actor Bob Gibson (1935-) Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher for St. Louis Cardinals Alex Gordon (1984-) Professional baseball player for the Kansas City Royals Marg Helgenberger (1958-) actress (CSI, Mr. Brooks, In Good Company) Peter Kiewit (1900-1979) contractor, investor and philanthropist Jaime King (1979-) actress (Pearl Harbor, Sin City, My Generation) Ted Kooser (1939-) Poet Laureate of the United States and Pulitzer Prize winner Larry the Cable Guy (1963-) comedian Malcolm X (1925-1965) civil rights leader Nick Nolte (1941-) actor, producer Edwin Perkins (1889-1961) inventor of Kool-Aid, philanthropist Andy Roddick (1982-) tennis star, 2003 U.S. Open Champion Gale Sayers (1943-) Football Hall of Fame running back for the Chicago Bears Elliott Smith (1969-2003) singer-songwriter Hilary Swank (1974-) 2-time Academy Award-winning actress Gabrielle Union (1973-) actress (10 Things I Hate About You, Ugly Betty) James Valentine (1978-) Maroon 5 guitarist Paula Zahn (1956-) Former News anchor for CNN
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ATHLETIC MEDICINE
Providing expert care to nearly 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 2011-12 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 threelevel 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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HUSKER POWER “The University of Nebraska’s Athletic Department has an unprecedented history of supporting its student-athletes. Nebraska is committed to providing the best facilities, equipment and atmosphere.” James Dobson Strength Coach
NUTRITION
Nebraska’s Sports Nutritionists Josh Hingst and Lindsey Remmers 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 for the 2010-11 season. In addition to utilizing the Lewis Training Table each day for lunch and dinner, student-athletes have access to a fueling station called The Landing (above right) to provide fluids, and nutritional foods before and after workouts and practices to maximize performance and recovery.
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ACADEMIC SUCCESS The success of Nebraska student-athletes reaches far beyond athletic competition. More Husker student-athletes have been selected to CoSIDA Academic All-America teams (291) 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 first season of Big Ten Conference competition in 2011-12, 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 99 alltime CoSIDA Academic All-America awards. The NU volleyball progam 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 AllAmericans in men’s and women’s track and field/cross country, baseball and women’s basketball.
Huskers Grow Academic Tradition in 2010-11
Husker 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 291 with a Big 12 and Big Ten Conference-leading 14 honorees in 2010-11. Nebraska also set Big 12 records with 192 academic all-conference selections and 688 picks to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll during the year. Track and field All-Americans Nicholas Gordon and Natalie Willer led an All Sports as of August 2011 impressive season for Coach Gary Pepin’s program. Gordon, a two-time CoSIDA Academic All-American and the 2009 NCAA indoor long jump champion, claimed Nebraska’s Male Student-Athlete-of-the-Year award. A two-time Big 12 long jump champion and a five-time All-American, the senior from Kingston, Jamaica, was a three-time first-team academic allconference selection as a political science major. Willer, a three-time All-American and four-time Big 12 pole vault champion, added Female Student-Athlete-of-the-Year honors. Willer also joined Gordon as a twotime CoSIDA Academic All-American in 2011. The biological sciences major from Elkhorn, Neb., was one of three Huskers across all sports to earn prestigious $7,500 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships, joining softball’s Julie Brechtel and rifle’s Ryann McGough. Willer also received a $7,500 Dr. Prentice Gautt Big 12 Postgraduate Scholarship.
Academic All-Americans 291 221 173 172
Gordon, Willer and fellow two-time track and field Academic All-American Bjorn Barrefors headlined an impressive class of 14 Husker Academic All-Americans in 2010-11. Barrefors, who earned first-team honors, joined Gordon, Adam Dailey, Tyler Hitchler and Nate Polacek on the men’s track and field/cross country Academic AllAmerica team. The Husker men’s track and field program led all sports nationally in CoSIDA Academic All-Americans in 2010-11, while tying the NU record for most Academic All-Americans in one season by a Husker program (1997 football). The women’s track and field team added Willer (first team) and Ashley Miller (second team) as CoSIDA Academic All-Americans. Safety Austin Cassidy earned first-team CoSIDA Academic All-America honors to become the 99th Husker football Academic All-American. Softball players Ashley Hagemann and Nikki Haget, who were also high school teammates, added CoSIDA Academic All-America honors of their own, along with wrestler Tucker Lane, soccer player Morgan Marlborough, rifle team member Ryann McGough and baseball player Casey Hauptman. The pitcher from Omaha who was a 26th-round pick of the New York Mets in the 2011 MLB Draft became the 10th Husker baseball player since
Top left: Nebraska Student-Athletes of the Year Nicholas Gordon and Natalie Willer earned multiple All-America awards in the classroom and in competition for the Husker track and field program. Bottom left: Anthony Oberle earned three letters with the cross country team, while also earning first-team academic All-Big 12 honors in 2008, 2009 and 2010.
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2001 to earn CoSIDA Academic All-America honors. He also earned a $7,500 Dr. Prentice Gautt Big 12 Postgraduate Scholarship. Across all sports, Nebraska student-athletes claimed a Big 12-record 192 academic All-Big 12 selections, including a league-leading 148 first-team academic allconference honorees. Over the past three years, Nebraska claimed nearly 550 academic All-Big 12 certificates across all sports, while no other Big 12 school accumulated 400 honors. NU student-athletes also earned a record-setting 688 spots on the Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall and Spring Honor Rolls. The hard work, dedication and commitment of Nebraska’s student-athletes in the classroom resulted in 113 current or former student-athletes earning degrees from August of 2010 through May of 2011. Each spring Nebraska hosts an Academic Awards Banquet to honor studentathletes 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 2011, Husker student-athletes earned 294 academic honors medallions.
Nebraska’s 2010-11 Academic Highlights
• 291 All-Time CoSIDA Academic All-Americans across all sports (leads nation) 99 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) • 14 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans (3 first-team, 6 second-team, 5 third-team) First-Team: Austin Cassidy (Football), Bjorn Barrefors (Men’s Track & Field), Natalie Willer (Women’s Track & Field) Second-Team: Nicholas Gordon (Men’s Track & Field), Ashley Hagemann (Softball), Casey Hauptman (Baseball), Tucker Lane (Wrestling), Ashley Miller (Women’s Track & Field), Nate Polacek (Men’s Track & Field) Third-Team: Adam Dailey (Men’s Track & Field), Nikki Haget (Softball), Tyler Hitchler (Men’s Track & Field), Morgan Marlborough (Soccer), Ryann McGough (Rifle) • Three NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Winners ($7,500) Julie Brechtel (Softball), Ryann McGough (Rifle), Natalie Willer (Track & Field) • Dr. Prentice Gautt Big 12 Postgraduate Scholarship Winners ($7,500) Casey Hauptman (Baseball), Natalie Willer (Women’s Track & Field) • Big 12-Record 192 Academic All-Big 12 Selections Across All Sports (3.0 GPA) • Big 12-Best 148 First-Team Academic All-Big 12 Picks Across All Sports (3.2 GPA) • Big 12-Best 688 Student-Athletes Honored on Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall and Spring Honor Rolls (3.0 GPA or above) • Big 12-Record 93 Student-Athletes Earned Perfect 4.0 GPAs in either the Fall or Spring Semester • 113 Student-Athletes Earned Degrees from August 2010 through May 2011 (August 2010--21; December 2010--26; May 2011--66) • Male Student-Athlete of the Year - Nicholas Gordon, Men’s Track & Field (Political Science) • Female Student-Athlete of the Year - Natalie Willer, Women’s Track & Field (Biological Sciences) • Men’s Herman Award Winner - Men’s Golf (3.42 GPA in 2010) • Women’s Herman Award Winner - Women’s Tennis (3.54 GPA in 2010) • Life Skills Team Award Winners - Football, Softball
Top: Former Husker cross country runner Matt Conahan set personal bests during the 2010 cross country season, before graduating in May of 2011 with a degree in criminal justice. Middle: Ashley Miller captured second-team CoSIDA Academic All-America honors for the Huskers following an outstanding junior season in both cross country and track and field. Miller, a dietetics major at Nebraska, captured the Big 12 outdoor title in the 1,500 meters 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.
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THE NEBRASKA ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE From 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 70 tutors addressing all subject areas.
Educational Assessments
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 studentathletes in navigating the University of Nebraska system.
Multi-Cultural Programs
A 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.
Student-Athlete Orientation
Academic Counseling
Assessments 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.
Tutorial Support
Designed to enhance cultural awareness, staff members concentrate efforts on issues of transition, adjustment and retention. These support programs include Ladies First, International Night and Your Degree First. Your Degree First is a program designed to assist, motivate and promote minority student-athletes in pursuing the degree of their choice.
Study Hall
Nebraska’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.
Mentoring
Many 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.
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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 Counseling
Student-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 Resources
Student-athletes enjoy a new state-of-the art computer lab and technology center with more than 50 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 LEADERS The 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 will 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 Components
Proactive Education Husker 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 Sessions Resume Development – Each student-athlete works individually with a life skills staff member to create a personalized resume with periodic follow-up meetings to make updates through graduation. Game Plan Creation – Life skills counselors will create a “Game Plan for Life” outlining specific goals and objectives to be completed to enhance marketability prior to college graduation. Community Outreach Nebraska student-athletes combine to impact over 100,000 people statewide on 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/Citizenship Life 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. Your Degree First – Leadership group providing programming and specialized support to student-athletes of color, women and international student-athletes. HERO Leadership Award – Individual recognition to Huskers who have consistently gone above and beyond serving as exemplary role models. 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. 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 – Online 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 Assistance Commitment 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.
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NEBRASKA’S NATIONAL POWER 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 2010-11, eight Husker teams finished among the top 20 in their respective sports.
Hodge Trophy presented to the nation’s most outstanding wrestler. Cornerback Prince Amukamara claimed first-team All-America honors after being named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. He went on to a first-round selection in the 2011 NFL Draft. Hannah Werth added Big 12 Defensive Player-of-the-Year honors of her own for the NU volleyball team, while soccer’s Morgan Marlborough was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year.
NU had 15 teams advance to postseason action in 2010-11, including the Husker football team’s appearance in the 2010 Holiday Bowl. The bowling team finished third at the 2011 NCAA Championships, while the women’s gymnastics team matched the best finish in school history with a fourth-place showing at the 2011 NCAA Super Six. The Husker volleyball team finished seventh in the final AVCA national poll, while the men’s gymnastics team added a 10th-place finish at the NCAA Championships. The Nebraska wrestling team added a second straight 12th-place finish at the NCAA Championships behind the dominance of two-time undefeated NCAA champion Jordan Burroughs. The Nebraska football team, men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams and the NU softball team all added top-25 national finishes in 2010-11.
Several Nebraska newcomers also made major impacts at the conference and national levels in 2010-11. Junior linebacker Lavonte David was named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year, while Lauren Cook added the same award for the Huskers in volleyball. Quarterback Taylor Martinez claimed the Big 12 Offensive Freshman-ofthe-Year award, while women’s track and field competitor Mara Griva was named the Big 12 Outstanding Freshman.
While Nebraska’s teams continued to perform at the highest levels, individual Husker athletes also earned national honors. Jordan Burroughs became Nebraska’s first-ever two-time NCAA wrestling champion and claimed the Huskers’ first-ever
Jordan Burroughs became Nebraska’s first two-time NCAA wrestling champion in 2011. The 165-pounder from Sicklerville, N.J., produced a pair of undefeated national championship seasons in 2009 (157 pounds) and 2011. Burroughs, a three-time All-American, was also Nebraska’s first winner of the Hodge Trophy, presented to the nation’s most outstanding wrestler.
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Overall in 2010-11, 40 Nebraska student-athletes combined to capture 51 AllAmerica awards across all sports. As a testament to Nebraska’s national recruiting prowess, the All-Americans came to NU from 14 states and five foreign countries. The Cornhusker state showed its success in keeping the best and brightest of its future leaders at home, as 15 All-Americans came from the state of Nebraska. Among NU’s 40 All-Americans, 23 are expected to return for the Huskers during their inaugural Big Ten campaign in 2011-12.
Top: Point guard Lance Jeter led the Nebraska men’s basketball team to postseason play, while helping the Huskers produce 17 home victories at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. Jeter earned All-Big 12 honors while claiming a spot on the USBWA All-District Team. Bottom: The Nebraska women’s track and field team captured the 2011 Big 12 Indoor title. It was NU’s 103rd track and field conference crown in history. In 2010-11, 18 Husker men’s and women’s track and field athletes combined for 26 first- and second-team All-America awards.
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Nebraska’s Top 25 National Finishes in 2010-11 Bowling Women’s Gymnastics Volleyball Men’s Gymnastics Wrestling Football Women’s Indoor Track & Field Men’s Indoor Track & Field Softball
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Top left: The Nebraska women’s gymnastics team matched its best finish in school history by taking fourth at the 2011 NCAA Championships. The Huskers rolled to their 10th NCAA Super Six appearance after capturing the 2011 Big 12 Conference title. Nine Huskers combined for 11 AllAmerica awards at the NCAA Championships.
Middle left: Brooke Delano led a trio of All-Americans for the Nebraska volleyball team in 2010. The Huskers captured the Big 12 Conference crown while finishing with a 29-3 record. Nebraska advanced to the round of 16 in the NCAA Tournament while finishing with a No. 7 national ranking. Bottom left: Taylor Edwards made an immediate impact on the Nebraska softball program in 2011. The catcher from Murrieta, Calif., smashed Husker freshman home run and RBI records while claiming All-America honors. Taylor and her twin sister Tatum formed the nucleus of an explosive lineup that led the Huskers to a 40-win season and an NCAA Regional berth.
Top right: Morgan Marlborough earned Big 12 Offensive Player-of-the-Year honors for the second straight season in 2010, before adding NSCAA All-America accolades. Nebraska soccer’s 17th All-American, Marlborough heads into her junior season in 2011 ranked eighth in school history in career points (97), needing 70 to match Christine Latham’s school record. Bottom right: Cornerback Prince Amukamara earned first-team All-America honors while helping Nebraska to the Big 12 North division title and a final top25 national ranking in 2010. Amukamara, the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, was a first-round pick of the New York Giants in the 2011 NFL Draft.
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HUSKERS MAKE HISTORIC MOVE TO BIG TEN
On June 11, 2010, the Big Ten Conference announced that its member schools voted unanimously to accept the University of Nebraska as the conference’s 12th member beginning on July 1, 2011. The Big Ten Conference is a union of 12 worldclass academic institutions that 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 sustains 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 $120 million in direct financial aid to more than 9,500 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. • Big Ten fans are some of the nation’s most supportive, with nearly nine million patrons attending conference home contests for football, men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball during 2010-11. In 2010, the Big Ten set attendance records for overall and average attendance in conference football games. In men’s basketball, the Big Ten led the nation in average home attendance for the 35th straight season, while Big Ten women’s volleyball also led the nation in total home attendance. • Over the last 32 seasons, the conference has ranked either No. 1 or No. 2 nationally in football, men’s basketball and wrestling attendance. • Big Ten institutions have approximately five million living alumni and nearly 350,000 undergraduate students attending their universities. • 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 75 million households, through agreements with more than 300 cable/satellite affiliates and appears in 19 of the nation’s top 20 media markets. In 2010, every Big Ten home football game was nationally televised. Including road and neutral games, 99 percent (87 of 88) of Big Ten games were televised nationally. In 2010, the ACC (29 games), Big 12 (23) and SEC (10) combined to have 62 games go without live national television coverage.
Big Ten Network Facts MORE TELEVISION EXPOSURE
• The Big Ten’s media agreements with CBS Sports, ABC/ESPN, the Big Ten Network and CBS College Sports Network provide the conference with its greatest television exposure ever. • In 2006, the Big Ten created the first national conference-owned television network devoted to the athletic and academic programs of a single conference. The Big Ten Network launched on Aug. 30, 2007, and became the first new network in cable or satellite television history to reach 30 million homes in its first 30 days. • Since the current media agreements began in 2007-08, every home football and men’s basketball game has been produced while women’s basketball has received more coverage than any other conference. • The Big Ten’s new media agreements have resulted in the broadcast of more than 850 events nationally and regionally on an annual basis, compared to 300 events in the final year of the previous agreements.
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BIG TEN CONFERENCE: BUILDING LEADERS
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 league starting in 2011-12.
Big Ten Conference History
Formed more than 115 years ago, the Big Ten Conference is an association of world-class academic institutions with shared values and goals. Since its inception in 1896, the pursuit and attainment of academic excellence has been the priority for every member institution. However, maintaining the conference’s status as one of the preeminent athletic conference’s in the country also endures as an important component of the Big Ten student-athlete experience. Recognized as one of intercollegiate sports’ most successful undertakings, the Big Ten strives for success from its student-athletes not only on the field and in the classroom, but around the world as well.
Academics
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. The Big Ten leads all conferences with the highest number of ranked graduate school programs among the top 25 according to U.S. News and World Report in 2011. The Big Ten ranks first with 23 top-25 programs in the fields of law, medical (research and primary care), business and engineering.
Successful Programs
During the 2010-11 season, the Big Ten claimed six team national championships, including titles for Northwestern women’s lacrosse, Ohio State synchronized swimming and men’s volleyball, Penn State women’s volleyball and wrestling and Wisconsin women’s ice hockey. The Big Ten led all conferences with national titles in 13 different NCAA-sponsored championships from 2001-02 to 2010-11. Over that time period, the Big Ten produced championships in cross country, fencing, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball and wrestling.
Student-Athlete Opportunities
Big Ten universities provide over $120 million in direct financial aid to more than 9,500 men and women student-athletes who compete for 25 Big Ten championships, 12 for men and 13 for women. Conference institutions sponsor 298 teams. Other than the Ivy League, the Big Ten has the most broad-based athletic programs in the United States.
Television Exposure
The Big Ten’s media agreements with CBS Sports, ABC/ESPN, FOX Sports and the Big Ten Network (BTN) provide the conference with its greatest television exposure ever. Over 900 Big Ten events are produced and distributed nationally on an annual basis, more than any other conference.
In 2006, the Big Ten created the first national conference-owned television network, the BTN. It launched on Aug. 30, 2007, and now is in its fifth year of operation. It is available to approximately 75 million homes nationally, and appears in 19 of the top 20 national media markets.
Attendance
Big Ten fans are some of the nation’s most supportive, with more than 8.9 million patrons attending conference home contests during the 2010-11 seasons for football, men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball alone.
Honoring Legends. Building Leaders
The mission of the Big Ten Conference has always been to excel athletically without compromising the priority our member institutions assign to their academic standards and to their commitment to student academic success. We seek to celebrate the many accomplishments of Big Ten student-athletes while continuously reinforcing each of our member institutions’ high academic standards. Striking that important balance between academics and athletics is integral to the Big Ten’s identity, and that philosophy led to the genesis of the new football division names. Both names link directly to the Big Ten mission.
Big Ten Administration
Commissioner..................................................................................James E. Delany Deputy Commissioner........................................................................ Brad Traviolia Chief Communications Officer............................................................... Diane Dietz Senior Associate Commissioner-Television Administration............Mark D. Rudner Associate Commissioner-Men’s Basketball..........................................Rick Boyages Associate Commissioner-Championships........................................... Wendy Fallen Associate Commissioner-Compliance................................................. Chad Hawley Associate Commissioner-Governance............................................. Jennifer Heppel Associate Commissioner-Basketball Operations............................ Andrea Williams Assistant Commissioner - Communications......................................Scott Chipman Assistant Commissioner - Technology.........................................Mike McComiskey
Big Ten Communications Staff
Chief Communications Officer......Diane Dietz Assistant Commissioner - Communications......................................Scott Chipman Associate Director of Communications................................... Valerie Todryk Krebs Assistant Director of Communications.................................................. Dan Mihalik Robert Hammel Communications Intern................................................. Bob Healy
Contact the Big Ten Office
1500 West Higgins Road Park Ridge, IL, 60068-6300 Phone: (847) 696-1010 - Fax: (847) 696-1150 - www.bigten.org
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HONORING TRADITION, FOCUSING ON THE FUTURE
The 2011 Nebraska cross country season marks the end of an era, as Head Coach Jay Dirksen will be leading the Huskers on the course for his 29th and final season. During Dirksen’s impressive career, he has coached 14 student-athletes to 20 All-America awards in cross country. He has also guided the Husker cross country teams to 23 appearances at the NCAA Championships, including 17 top20 finishes at the national championships. In his time as mentor to the Husker men’s Coach Jay Dirksen and women’s runners, he has led Nebraska 29th Season to six regional titles and five conference championships. Dirksen also served as the associate head coach for the men’s and women’s distance and middle distance runners for the Husker track and field program. On the track, he helped Husker student-athletes claim 39 All-America awards, including three individual national titles. Dirksen’s cross country student-athletes were also leaders in the classroom, combining for seven CoSIDA Academic All-America awards and 29 USTFCCCA All-Academic awards. His cross country teams also combined to claim 18 Herman Team GPA awards, honoring the Nebraska teams with the highest grade-point averages each year. Despite the impressive list of accomplishments, the part of coaching that Dirksen said he has treasured the most is the life-long relationships he has built with his runners. “The relationships with the athletes are the best. I really enjoy watching a young 17- or 18-year-old athlete come in and mature not only as a runner, but also as a person. It’s fun to know that you’ve had some influence on his or her life...I have been doing this for years, but these kids only get four years and we want to make it the best experience for them.” The transition from the Dirksen era to the next chapter in the history of Nebraska cross country is expected to be a smooth one, and the Huskers have already named their head coach for 2012 and beyond. David Harris was named the coach of the Husker distance and middle distance runners for the track and field program in August of 2011. He assumes Dirksen’s duties beginning with the 2012 track and field season. This Is Nebraska l Inaugural Big Ten Conference Season
Harris owns strong Nebraska ties. He coached Husker middle distance runners and men’s sprinters and hurdlers for seven years before becoming the head cross country and track and field coach at Emporia State in 1992. As the Hornets’ head coach for 19 years, Harris was named MIAA Coach of the Year 11 times and brought Emporia State to the top of the Division II ranks, as the men’s squad finished fourth at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in 2011. One of the most respected coaches in the Coach David Harris track and field community, Harris was the first First Season in 2012 non-Division I president in the history of the USTFCCCA. The leadership and direction of Harris was essential in bringing the NCAA Outdoor Championships to the Flint Hills in 1995, 1999 and again in 2006. “Since I worked at the University of Nebraska for seven years before coming to ESU, I am aware of the challenge it presents,” Harris said. “It is a first-class athletic program with high standards, but it all still comes down to working hard to recruit quality student-athletes and coaching them to be their best.” Emporia State won 10 MIAA team championships under Harris and had 20 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 1999 NCAA Outdoor Championships in Emporia. It was the second of three national championship meets at Witten Track/ Welch Stadium held under Harris’ leadership. 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.
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Coach Jay Dirksen
29th Season 22 NCAA Championship Appearances
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Jay Dirksen
Head Coach
29th Season South Dakota State (1968)
Cross Country Coaching Honors 426 NCAA Championship Appearances 420 Cross Country All-Americans 46 NCAA Regional Team Titles 45 Big Eight Conference Team Titles 43 Individual Conference Champions 42003 NCAA Midwest Regional Coach of the Year
Track and Field Coaching Honors 43 NCAA Champions 41 U.S. Olympic Trials Champion 439 All-Americans 444 Conference Champions Jay Dirksen enters his 29th and final season as Nebraska’s head coach for the cross country team in 2011. For the past 28 years, the cross country team has consistently been among the top programs in the country, while Dirksen has established himself as the most successful cross country coach in Nebraska history since his arrival in the fall of 1983. He has also served the Husker track and field team as an assistant coach for men’s and women’s distance and middle distance runners. Overall, the Dirksen era has been filled with outstanding team and individual highlights. The women have won five conference team championships (1985, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1993), the only women’s cross country titles in school history. The men have also have ranked among the top teams in the conference since 1983. Under Dirksen, three Huskers have won individual conference titles, two for the men (Jonah Kiptarus, 1996 and David Iteffa, 1991), and one for the women (Fran ten Bensel, 1991) while members of the Big Eight and Big 12 conferences. Dirksen’s teams have produced 36 top-five finishes and 21 top-three finishes in 56 appearances at the league championships. Through it all, Dirksen said his best memories have come away from the course. “The relationships with the athletes are the best,” he said. “I really enjoy watching a young 17- or 18-year-old athlete come in and mature not only as a runner, but also as a person. It’s fun to know that you’ve had some influence on his or her life. I think a lot of times athletes don’t realize what they’ve learned in athletics until they get out in the real world for a while. It’s great to be a part of that whole process.” The Cornhusker harriers have been competitive at the NCAA qualifying championships under Dirksen. Twenty-two of his men’s and women’s teams have qualified for the NCAA Cross Country Championships, and he has coached at least one runner at the national event in 26 of his 28 seasons as head coach. In 2010, David Adams and Lara Crofford earned All-Midwest Region honors as well as automatic bids to the NCAA Championships. In 2005, Kayte Tranel became the 14th athlete to earn All-America honors (20 certificates) under Dirksen, when she placed 27th overall at the NCAA Championships in Terre Haute, Ind. The 1988 Huskers won their only men’s title at the NCAA District V Championships by upsetting defending conference champion Iowa State. The women won District V championships in 1988, 1989, 1991
Quoting Coach Dirksen “I have been very blessed to have been at Nebraska all these years. We have had many great athletes and many great teams. The reason I love coaching so much is because of these athletes. We have such a great group of kids this year, and I am so excited to be able to coach them. I have been doing this for years, but these kids only get four years and we want to make it the best experience for them. It is hard to believe that 28 years have gone by so fast since I first came to Nebraska. The University of Nebraska is committed to making it possible for our student-athletes to be well-rounded individuals. The balance between academics and athletics is excellent at Nebraska. The new Nebraska Student Life Complex is an example of the desire of the athletic department to provide the best resources for our student-athletes to become all they can be in every area of their lives.” and 1992 and the NCAA Midwest Region championship in 2003. The 1992 team was led by individual champion Fran ten Bensel. Jeroen Broekzitter, the 1997 Midwest Region champion, and Jonah Kiptarus, the 1996 District V champion, own men’s NCAA qualifying individual titles. Dirksen’s Husker teams have produced many memorable moments at the NCAA cross country meet, including back-to-back third-place finishes in 1988 and 1989 by the women’s team. No women’s team had ever qualified for the national championships before Dirksen’s arrival. Sammie Resh led the 1988 team with an impressive seventh-place finish, the highest individual finish by a Husker female, while Tranel’s placing in 2005 was the highest since 1993, when Theresa Stelling placed 24th. Yvonne van der Kolk also ran a strong race in the 1988 national meet to finish 16th, the first time two Nebraska harriers earned All-America status in the same season. Although no individual Huskers earned AllAmerica recognition in 1989, a balanced team again finished third, as the top five Husker runners finished within 33 seconds of each other. The 2003 squad qualified for the women’s NCAA Championships by way of its NCAA Midwest Region championship. Ann Gaffigan led the Huskers to a 30th-place team finish at the national meet by crossing the line in 71st. The men have appeared at the NCAA Championships eight times under Dirksen, most recently in 2001. The 2002 team fell a single point short of qualifying at the NCAA Midwest Region Championships. The Huskers’ highest team finishes came in 1989 and 1996. The 1989 team, behind the All-America duo of Joe Kirby (13th) and Jacques van Rensburg (21st), placed eighth following runner-up finishes to eventual NCAA champion Iowa State at both the Big Eight and NCAA District V Championships that same year. With van Rensburg (13th) and Kirby (34th) repeating as All-Americans in 1988, the Huskers finished 11th as a team. The most talented Husker team in school history was the 1996 NCAA Championships squad, which finished seventh for the highest team finish by the Nebraska men. Led by Kenyan standouts Jonah Kiptarus and Cleophas Boor, who finished just four seconds apart in second and third place, respectively, the team kept improving after runner-up finishes at both the Big 12 and NCAA District V Championships. Kiptarus and Boor capped an exciting racing season with the two highest finishes by Husker athletes at the NCAA Championships. In cross country, Dirksen has coached 14 Nebraska athletes who have earned 20 NCAA Division I Cross Country All-America awards. Only one Husker male, and no female runners, had earned All-America recognition before Dirksen’s arrival. Among the honored athletes are three-time All-American ten Bensel (1990-91-92) and two-time All-Americans Boor (1996-97), Kirby (1988-89), Resh (1987-88) and van Rensburg (1988-89).
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ten Bensel’s highest finish was ninth place at the 1992 championship. In addition to the second- and third-place finishes by Kiptarus and Boor in 1996, the other highest men’s individual places were earned by Jean Verster, who took fifth in 1985, and Boor, who placed sixth in 1997. AllAmerica status was also earned by Broekzitter (1997), Theresa Stelling (1993), Kurt Russell (1984) and Wally Duffy (1983). Nebraska cross country athletes are also known for being great students. Each year the Herman Award is given to the Nebraska men’s and women’s teams with the highest grade-point averages. The 2009-10 awards were swept by the cross country teams for the second straight year. In the 17-year history of the award, the women have won it 10 times, while the men have claimed eight awards. Both teams were also honored in 2010 as All-Academic Cross Country Teams for the third straight year by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. The women posted a GPA of 3.449, while the men collectively posted a GPA of 3.313. Since the award was first given out by the Women’s Intercollegiate Cross Country Coaches Association in 1994 (combined with the U.S. Cross Country Coaches Association in 2006 to form the USTFCCCA), the women have earned the honor 16 times, posting the top GPA in the country in 1994, 1995 and 2000. The men have been honored seven times. “The athletes have all the things they need to be successful at Nebraska,” Dirksen said. “That’s positive because we have an environment where they can develop if they’re somebody who has a lot of ability but just hasn’t developed yet. There are many resources so that you can make the most of your time here.” On the track, Dirksen’s athletes have claimed 39 All-America awards and captured 45 conference championships. Adams is the most recent distance runner to capture a conference title with his win in the 5,000 meters at the 2010 Big 12 Indoor Championships.
Dirksen’s Postseason History at Nebraska Women Men Year Conf./Reg. NCAA Conf./Reg. NCAA 1983 4th/4th DNQ 2nd/4th NTS 1984 5th/3rd 11th 3rd/5th NTS 1985 1st/3rd DNQ 5th/5th NTS 1986 4th/3rd 12th 2nd/2nd 15th 1987 2nd/3rd NTS 2nd/2nd 13th 1988 1st/1st 3rd 3rd/1st 11th 1989 1st/1st 3rd 2nd/2nd 8th 1990 4th/3rd NTS 3rd/8th NTS 1991 1st/1st 12th 5th/5th DNQ 1992 3rd/1st 18th 6th/7th NTS 1993 1st/2nd 20th 4th/3rd NTS 1994 2nd/2nd 16th 5th/4th NTS 1995 4th/3rd NTS 6th/8th NTS 1996 3rd/3rd 20th 2nd/2nd 7th 1997 2nd/2nd 19th 4th/3rd 11th 1998 7th/4th t-23rd 8th/13th DNQ 1999 4th/3rd 16th 6th/t-17th DNQ 2000 7th/8th DNQ 5th/5th 26th 2001 9th/10th NTS 5th/3rd 27th 2002 11th/13th DNQ 7th/4th NTS 2003 6th/1st 30th 12th/18th DNQ 2004 9th/11th DNQ 12th/NTS DNQ 2005 5th/5th NTS 10th/NTS DNQ 2006 3rd/4th DNQ 11th/13th DNQ 2007 3rd/4th NTS 10th/12th DNQ 2008 3rd/3rd 25th 7th/10th DNQ 2009 4th/4th NTS 7th/8th DNQ 2010 8th/8th NTS 6th/10th NTS
The Dirksen family (front from left): Jay Dirksen, Diane Dirksen (Jay’s wife), Kristi Rhebb (Jay’s daughter/Keith’s wife) and Keith Rhebb (Kristi’s husband); (back from left) Renee Dirksen (Derek’s wife) and Derek Dirksen (Jay’s son).
Every school record has been set during Dirksen’s coaching stint. The Nebraska team of Alex Lamme (800), Miklos Roth (400), Jonah Kiptarus (1,200) and Balazs Tolgyesi (1,600) captured the 1996 NCAA indoor title in the distance medley relay (9:32.13). Tolgyesi went on to set Hungarian national and Nebraska school records in the 1,500-meter run (3:35.57) in the semifinals of the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. Most recently, Adams set the NU record in the indoor 5,000 meters, before rewriting the Husker record book with a time of 7:58.62 in the 3,000 meters. The time broke Jacques van Rensburg’s 1990 record of 8:03.70 and marked the first time in school history that a runner ran below eight minutes in the 3,000 meters indoors, including oversized tracks. Dirksen also helped hone the skills of 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase champion Ann Gaffigan. At the Trials in Sacramento, Calif., Gaffigan upset the field with a then-Americanrecord time of 9:39.35. Dirksen’s most recent success story was that of former Husker Anne Shadle, who in 2005 became the first NU women’s athlete to win NCAA titles in both the indoor mile and 1,500-meter run outdoors in the same season. Shadle rewrote Husker records for both events, while also earning All-Big 12 cross country honors as a senior in 2004. Dirksen began his coaching career as the head men’s cross country and track and field coach at his alma mater, South Dakota State, in 1969. In 1975, Dirksen started the women’s cross country program at South Dakota State. He coached six NCAA Division II champions and 34 NCAA Division II All-Americans during his eight years at South Dakota State. His 1973 Jackrabbit men’s cross country team won the NCAA Division II Cross Country championship. In 1977, Dirksen left South Dakota State and spent five years as the assistant men’s track and field coach at Illinois. He coached one NCAA Division I All-American during that time. Before his arrival in Lincoln, Dirksen spent the 1983 season as the head women’s track and field coach at Missouri. The Tiger women placed third at the Big Eight Indoor Championships and second at the Outdoor Championships. In addition, Dirksen produced one All-American and five Big Eight champions at Missouri. A graduate of South Dakota State (B.S., 1968, physical education; M.S., 1969, physical education), Dirksen married Diane Stewart in 1972. They have a son, Derek, and a daughter, Kristi.
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Doug Martin
Grant Watley
Fifth Year Nebraska-Kearney (1966)
Second Year Nebraska Wesleyan (2009)
Volunteer Coach
Doug Martin enters his fifth 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 15 years.
Volunteer Coach
Grant Watley enters his second year as a volunteer coach at Nebraska after graduating from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 2009 with a degree in health and fitness studies as well as a minor in coaching. Watley has previous experience with the Husker program, as he served as a volunteer intern in the spring of 2009, assisting with the day-to-day operations and administration at home meets. A 2004 graduate of Lincoln Christian High School, Watley coached at Lincoln Christian in 2005 when the Crusaders’ boys team finished runner-up at the state cross country meet. In 2006, Watley moved to Lincoln Lutheran High School and coached for five years. He was a member of a coaching staff that won the 2008 Class C team title on the boys side. While working with the Warriors’ cross country team in 2007, he became the first coach in school history to take both the boys and girls programs to the state meet in the same season. Watley completed his master’s of sport science degree in March of 2011 through the U.S. Sports Academy. He is pursuing a doctor of education in sports management degree. Watley is a USA Track and Field Level 1 certified coach. Watley and his wife, Angela, live in Lincoln.
Brad Brown Assistant Athletic Trainer
Da’Nelle Earl Operations and Recruiting Assistant
Kali Engels Athletic Medicine Graduate Assistant
BreAnna Haessler Media Relations Student Assistant
Brian Kmitta Assistant Strength Coach
Blake Lange Equipment Manager
Mike Nieman Academic Counselor
T.J. Pierce Director of Operations
Laure Ragoss Associate Director of Compliance
LeAndra Ramirez Student Manager
Lindsey Remmers Sports Nutritionist
Keith Zimmer Associate A.D. for Life Skills
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Tom Osborne
Athletic Director Fifth Year Hastings (1959)
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 is expected to add University-wide academic opportunities, while providing financial stability for the athletic department for the future. 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 a 16,000-seat downtown 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 will also benefit from the Hendricks Training Complex at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The facility, which is set to open in October of 2011, will include new practice and team areas, in addition to expanded athletic medicine and strength training areas. The Nebraska baseball and softball programs will also benefit from a new indoor practice facility at Haymarket Park, which is scheduled to open in September of 2011. 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 Student Life 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 success in competition. In fact, the Huskers have enjoyed renewed success in Osborne’s first four years as athletic director. In 2010-11, eight Husker teams finished among the top 20 in the nation, while 15 NU squads advanced to postseason play in their respective sports, including the Husker football team’s second straight Holiday Bowl appearance. 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 back-to-back 10-win seasons and a trio of Big 12 North Division titles in his first three years. In 2009 and 2010, Pelini’s Huskers finished among the top 20 teams in the nation in the final polls. The tradition-rich NU volleyball program has claimed three Big 12 titles and advanced to three NCAA Sweet 16 appearances, while the women’s basketball program has earned two NCAA Tournament trips, including the best season in school history with a 2010 Big 12 title and a berth in the NCAA Sweet 16. The
NU wrestling program shared the 2009 Big 12 title and finished in the top 16 at four straight NCAA Championships. The NU men’s and women’s track and field teams combined for three conference crowns, while producing seven top-20 finishes indoors and outdoors over the past four years. The men’s and women’s gymnastics teams have produced top-10 NCAA finishes the past two years, including a school-record-tying fourth-place showing by the women in 2011. The Husker bowling team won the 2009 NCAA title and finished in the top eight at the NCAA Championships each of the past four years. The NU rifle team has produced a pair of top-six NCAA finishes in the last four years, while the men’s and women’s tennis teams both earned NCAA Tournament trips in 2010 and 2011. The 2010 NCAA first-round victory for the women was the first in school history, while the men’s appearance in 2010 was the first in school history. The Husker softball team has made three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, 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. While the Huskers have continued to make advancements in competition and in recruiting under Osborne’s guidance, they have continued to set the bar high academically. Nebraska led the Big 12 with 14 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans in 2010-11, increasing its nation-leading total to 291 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans all-time, across all sports. The Huskers also led the Big 12 with a league-record 192 academic all-conference selections, along with a conference-record 688 Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll selections. NU graduated 113 student-athletes from August of 2010 through May of 2011. 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 threeyear 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 AllAmerica 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.
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Bob Burton
Pat Logsdon
Associate A.D.
Associate A.D./ Senior Woman Administrator
13th Year Nebraska (1985)
32nd Year Nebraska (1989) 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. Burton 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 for the department. 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 was a member of 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.
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, 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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Meet the Huskers
Ashley Miller
Senior, Co-Captain 2011 CoSIDA Academic All-American
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Experienced Runners Lead Huskers to Big Ten The Nebraska women’s cross country team enters its first season of Big Ten competition with a talented and experienced collection of runners ready to challenge the top teams in the conference. The 2011 squad returns five letterwinners from last year’s group that finished eighth at the NCAA Midwest Regional Championships in Peoria, Ill. Although Nebraska must replace departed senior Lara Crofford, who was chosen NU’s Most Valuable Runner each of the last four seasons, and fellow four-year letterwinner Jen Webers, Coach Jay Dirksen believes the returning Huskers are ready for the challenge of competing in the Big Ten Conference. “Our returning runners have had a pretty good summer of training. Now that they have had another year of experience and some solid performances on the track last spring, I think we will see some improvement,” Dirksen said. “We’re also excited to see how much our freshmen and sophomores can contribute.” Nebraska’s four returning seniors, who have combined to earn 10 cross country letters, are led by two-time co-captains Jessica Furlan (Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada) and Ashley Miller (Tipton, Iowa). Furlan was Nebraska’s No. 3 finisher at both the NCAA Midwest Regional (56th) and Big 12 Championships (63rd) as a junior in 2010. She has also displayed a stellar work ethic, earning Nebraska’s Most Improved Runner Award in 2009. “Jessica competes outstandingly well and is one of the better steeplechasers in the country” Dirksen said. “She will be one of our top runners.” Miller, a 2011 CoSIDA Academic All-American, was the Huskers’ No. 4 finisher at the regional championships (59th) and No. 5 finisher at the Big 12 meet (76th). On the track, Miller captured the Big 12 1,500-meter outdoor title and ran a personal-best 4:18.53 in the event at the 2011 NCAA Outdoor Championships. “Ashley was one of the top runners in the Big 12 and is going to continue to get better,” Dirksen said. “She is a tremendous leader and is going to be one of the top runners.” Senior Erica Hamik was also a regular in the Huskers’ top five last season. Hamik, a Kearney, Neb., native, was NU’s No. 4 finisher at the
Two-time co-captain Jessica Furlan leads the Huskers into their first season of Big Ten Conference competition in 2011. The Canadian competed at the Big 12 Championships each of her first three seasons at Nebraska.
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2011 Returning Runners (8) Isabel Andrade, Martina Barinova, Jessica Furlan, Erica Hamik, Ashley Miller, Sam Morabe, Sarah Plambeck, Katie White Returning Letterwinners (5) Erica Hamik (3), Ashley Miller (3), Jessica Furlan (2), Katie White (2), Martina Barinova (1) 2011 Newcomers (3) Hannah Edwards, Sarah Larson, Milena Stoicev 2010 Departed Runners (4) Lara Crofford, Blaire Dinsdale, Allison Eckert, Jen Webers Big 12 meet (68th) and No. 3 runner at each of the Huskers’ first four competitions in 2010. “Erica is a steady, strong and solid runner,” Dirksen said. “She will be a factor for us this year, if her competitiveness starts to match her ability.” Katie White, a native of Broken Bow, Neb., rounds out the Huskers’ senior quartet. White, who was chosen as Nebraska’s Most Improved Runner in 2010. Despite battling injuries, White competed in every meet for the Huskers while earning her second letter in 2010. “Katie has been hard struck with injuries,” Dirksen said. “Her track performance really improved last spring, and I believe she will be one of our top five runners.” While the seniors will provide leadership and consistency, Martina Barinova is expected to be the Huskers’ top runner on the course. The sophomore from Prerov, Czech Republic, captured all-region honors by finishing 25th at the 2010 NCAA Midwest Regional as a true freshman. Barinova added a 21st-place finish at the Big 12 Championships, after taking 44th at the Indiana State Pre-Nationals to close the regular season. “Martina was a great addition for us last year,” Dirksen said. “She has a great attitude and is a tough competitor. I believe she will be one of the top runners in the Big Ten.” Three other sophomores will hope to push for time among the top Huskers. Isabel Andrade (Tiburon, Calif.) competed for the Huskers at the Big 12 Championships, as did Sarah Plambeck (Lincoln, Neb.). Both have had solid summers of training after getting their feet wet on collegiate courses as freshmen. “Isabel loves to run and is a hard worker. She has had a good summer of training and will have more of an impact this year if she stays healthy,” Dirksen said. “Sarah has a lot of natural ability and works extremely hard. She will be one of our most improved runners, and I’m excited to see what she will do this season.” Sam Morabe (Temecula, Calif.) rounds out the group of sophomores. Morabe ran in Nebraska’s first three competitions as a freshmen, and participated in both indoor and outdoor track for the Huskers. An offseason of expanded training could allow her to make a greater impact in her second season. “Freshman year was a learning year for Sam,” Dirksen said. “Her training is much improved, and we are looking for her to step it up this year.” The Huskers will be bolstered by a trio of freshmen, headlined by Milena Stoicev. The Serbian was one of the top young runners in Europe the past several seasons and could make an immediate push for a spot among Nebraska’s top runners. Fellow freshmen Hannah Edwards (Whittier, Calif.) and Sarah Larson (Lincoln Northeast) may have more of a learning curve for the Huskers this year. The Huskers open the season at the Creighton/UNO Classic in Omaha on Sept. 3, before playing host to the Woody Greeno/ Nebraska Invitational at Pioneers Park in Lincoln on Sept. 17. The season continues at the South Dakota State Classic in Brookings on Oct. 1, before the Huskers travel to the Wisconsin adidas Invitational on Oct. 14. Nebraska will compete in its first Big Ten Chamionships in Champaign, Ill., on Oct. 30, before competing at NCAA Midwest Regionals on Nov. 12 in DeKalb, Ill. The 2011 NCAA Championships will be held in Terre Haute, Ind., on Monday, Nov. 21.
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Jessica Furlan Senior
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada (Dr. Martin Leboldus) Two Letters Furlan’s Collegiate Honors
4Nebraska Cross Country Team Co-Captain (2010, 2011) 4Nebraska Cross Country Most Improved Runner (2009) 4First-Team Academic All-Big 12 (2009, 2010) 4Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll (2008, 2009) 4Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll (2009) 4Nebraska Student-Athlete HERO Leadership Award (2011)
Furlan’s Track Bests
Indoor Outdoor 800m 2:15.76 800m 2:16.30 1,000m 2:49.16 1,500m 4:32.93 Mile 4:46.84 3,000SC 10:16.32 3,000m 9:38.70 2011 (Outlook) One of Nebraska’s co-captains for the second consecutive season, Jessica Furlan is expected to compete as one of the Huskers’ top runners as a senior. Furlan represented Nebraska at both the Big 12 and NCAA Regional Championships as a junior, and will look for even more improvement in her final season on the cross country course in 2011. “Jessica competes outstandingly well and is one of the better steeplechasers in the country,” Nebraska Coach Jay Dirksen said. “She will be one of our top runners. If she stays healthy, she will be a major factor this season.” 2010 (Junior) Furlan earned her second letter in cross country after a solid 2010 season. A co-captain with outstanding competitive drive and leadership skills, Furlan made her season debut at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational, where she placed eighth to help the women win their sixth straight team title at the meet. She followed with a 76th-place finish at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational. Furlan capped the season by finishing 56th at the NCAA Midwest Regional, after taking 59th at the 2010 Big 12 Championships. Furlan continued to run well during the 2011 track and field indoor season. She posted a 2:50.35 in the 1,000 meters to finish fifth at the Big 12 Championships and contribute to the Husker women’s sixth Big 12 indoor team title. 2009 (Sophomore) Furlan became one of the Huskers’ top runners in 2009, as she earned the Nebraska Women’s Most Improved Runner award. Furlan opened her season by taking seventh at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational, helping the Huskers to their fifth straight team crown at the event. She followed with a 53rd-place finish at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational, before finishing 99th at the Indiana State PreNationals. 2008 (Freshman) Furlan made her Husker debut at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational, finishing 29th with a time of 23:37.3. Furlan followed
with a 30th-place finish at the South Dakota State Classic, as the team took second to national power Minnesota. She ended her freshman campaign as a member of the Big 12 Championships team, crossing the finish line 88th with a time of 23:51.0. High School (Dr. Martin Leboldus) Furlan won the junior division of the Saskatchewan Provincial Cross Country Championships as a sophomore. She ran in the senior division as a junior and senior, placing second and third, respectively. Furlan was a four-time Saskatchewan Provincial champion in track and field. In 2005 as a freshman, competing in the midget division, she won the 800-meter run with a time of 2:19.58, while placing second in the 1,500 meters and third in the 3,000. In 2006, she moved to the junior division, winning the 800 and 1,500 meters. In 2007, she competed in the senior division and finished second in each event, before adding a runner-up finish in the 1,500 meters (4:40.50) as a senior. At the 2007 Canadian Junior Cross Country Championships, Furlan placed 15th after finishing 11th in 2006. At the 2007 World Junior Cross Country Championships in Mombasa, Kenya, she finished 35th. On the track, Furlan won the Canadian junior title in the 2,000-meter steeplechase in 2008 and 3,000-meter steeplechase in 2006. Her personal-best time of 10:16.32 in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the 2008 World Junior Championships in Bydogoszcz, Poland, placed her ninth. Personal The daughter of Mark Furlan and Kerry Avery, Jessica was born on March 15, 1990. She has one brother, Grant. Jessica is an environmental studies major at Nebraska.
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Erica Hamik Senior
Kearney, Neb. (Catholic) Three Letters
Hamik’s Collegiate Honors 4First-Team Academic All-Big 12 (2009, 2010) 4Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll (2008, 2009, 2010) 4Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll (2009, 2010)
Hamik’s Track Bests Indoor Outdoor 800m 2:11.90 400m 57.65 1,000m 2:51.43 800m 2:08.55 Mile 5:07.39 1,500m 4:33.10 2011 (Outlook) Erica Hamik produced a solid cross country season in 2010, and continued to run well on the track in 2011. The Kearney, Neb., native competed at the Big 12 Indoor Championships, where she placed sixth in the 1,000 meters to help the Husker women capture their sixth Big 12 indoor title. “Erica is a steady, strong and solid runner,” Nebraska Coach Jay Dirksen said. “She will be a factor for us this year, if her competitiveness starts to match her ability.” 2010 (Junior) Hamik continued to be a factor on the cross country team, as she took third at the Creighton/UNO Classic after winning the event in 2009. She added a fifth-place finish at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational to help the Huskers capture their sixth-straight team title at the meet. Hamik made her second-straight postseason appearance in 2010 running at both the Big 12 Championships and NCAA Midwest Regional. She took 63rd at the conference meet with a time of 22:10.45 and 87th at the regional with a time of 21:53.4. Hamik continued to run well on the track in 2010, as she set personal bests in the 800 and 1,000 meters indoors. She broke her personal best in the 800 at the Nebraska Tune-Up with a time of 2:11.90. She then set a personal best (2:51.43) in the 1,000 meters with a sixth-place finish at the Big 12 Championships. 2009 (Sophomore) Hamik started her sophomore campaign on the right foot with her first career win at the Creighton/UNO Classic, as she led a Husker charge that took the top-five individual spots. She contributed to a team title at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational by placing 14th as an individual. Hamik added a 65th-place finishing at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational, before ending the regular season with a 128th-place showing at the Indiana State Pre-Nationals. Hamik made her first cross country postseason appearance in 2009, running at both the Big 12 Championships and NCAA Midwest Regional. She took 45th at the conference meet with a time of 23:03.6 and finished 65th at the regional with a time of 22:31.3.
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2008 (Freshman) Hamik opened her collegiate career with a seventh-place finish at the Creighton/UNO Classic, running a time of 15:18 on the 5K course. Hamik traveled to Provo, Utah, for the BYU Invitational and placed 29th (20:36.9), contributing to a runner-up team finish to the hosts from BYU. At the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational, Hamik crossed the finish line 19th (23:10.2) to help the Huskers claim a team title. Following a 39th-place showing (19:19) at the South Dakota State Classic, Hamik ended the 2008 season at the Chile Pepper Festival, finishing 124th with a time of 23:08.9. High School (Kearney Catholic) Hamik earned two runner-up finishes at the Nebraska Class D State Cross Country Championships and seven Nebraska Class C State Track and Field titles. Hamik made trips to the state cross country and track and field meets all four years under Coach Fred Carnahan. At the 2005 state cross country meet, Hamik finished second with a time of 16:12.68 to propel her team to a fourth-place finish. As a senior she battled bronchitis and pneumonia to finish second with a time of 15:47.0. Hamik won three state track and field titles as a sophomore in the 1,600-meter run (5:20.25), 4x400 relay (4:06.33) and 4x800 relay (9:49.28). She returned in 2007 to defend her title in the 1,600 meters, placing second in both the 400 and 800 meters while finishing third in the 3,200-meter run. She capped her senior year in 2008 with three more state titles, winning the 400 (57.71), 800 (2:15.97) and 1,600 (5:20.39) meters. Personal The daughter of Dan and Janine Walker, Erica was born March 25, 1990. She has a sister, Rachelle, and a brother, Alec. Erica is a nutrition and health sciences major at Nebraska.
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Ashley Miller Senior
Tipton, Iowa (Tipton) Three Letters
Miller’s Collegiate Honors
4Nebraska Cross Country Team Co-Captain (2010, 2011) 4CoSIDA Academic All-American (2nd Team, 2011) 4First-Team Academic All-Big 12 (2008, 2009, 2010) 4Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010) 4Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)
Miller’s Track Bests
Indoor Outdoor 800m 2:10.83 800m 2:09.30 1,000m 2:49.56 1,500m 4:18.53 Mile 4:48.44 3,000m 9:48.09 2011 (Outlook) A tremendous performer on the cross country course, on the track and in the classroom, Nebraska co-captain Ashley Miller is expected to be a leader for the Huskers in 2011. After finishing the 2010 cross country season strong, Miller captured the Big 12 1,500-meter title and went on to set a personal-best time of 4:18.53 in the 1,500 at the 2011 NCAA Outdoor Championships. Miller is a three-time first-team academic All-Big 12 selection, who claimed second-team CoSIDA Academic All-America accolades in 2011. “Ashley was one of the top runners in the Big 12 and is going to continue to get better,” Nebraska Coach Jay Dirksen said. “She is a tremendous leader and is going to be one of the top runners.” 2010 (Junior) Miller opened her junior season with a second-place finish at the Creighton/UNO Classic. She added a seventh-place showing at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational to contribute to the women’s sixth-straight team title at the meet. Miller finished 73rd at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational, before adding a 197th-place finish at the Indiana State Pre-Nationals. Miller closed the cross country season by taking 59th at the NCAA Midwest Regional, following a 71st-place finish at the 2010 Big 12 Championships. Miller bounced back during the 2011 track and field season, as she placed fourth in the mile at the Big 12 Indoor Championships to help the Huskers capture the women’s sixth Big 12 indoor title. She continued to build momentum during the outdoor season by claiming the Big 12 1,500-meter title (4:18.70). She became the second Husker to win the event in the Big 12 era, joining 2005 Big 12 and national champion Anne Shadle. Miller went on to set a personal-best time of 4:18.53 in the 1,500 at the 2011 NCAA Outdoor Championships. 2009 (Sophomore) Miller started the season with a third-place showing at the Creighton/UNO Classic. She continued to show improvement at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational, where she placed 13th to contribute to a Husker team title. Following a 52nd-place finish at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational, Miller placed 163rd at the Indiana State Pre-Nationals. After a 56th-place finish at the Big 12 Championships, Miller clocked a 21:54.0 to take 38th at the 2009 NCAA Regional Championships. On the track, Miller earned her first career trip to the NCAA
Championships and claimed two medals at the 2009 Big 12 meet, including a runner-up finish in the indoor 1,000 meters. During the outdoor season, Miller set personal bests in the 800 and 1,500 meters on the same weekend. She first posted the top 1,500-meter mark by a Husker in 2010 with a time of 4:22.01 at the Mt. SAC Relays on April 16. She added a time of 2:09.30 in the 800 meters the following day at the Beach Invitational. 2008 (Redshirt Freshman) After taking a redshirt season in 2007-08, Miller made a major impact on the cross country course in 2008. She helped the Huskers post third-place finishes at the Big 12 and NCAA Midwest Regional Championships, while assisting the Huskers’ 25th-place team finish at the 2008 NCAA Championships. Miller opened her collegiate cross country career at the Creighton/ UNO Classic, finishing eighth with a time of 15:21 on the 5K course. She contributed to the women’s second-place finish at the BYU Invitational in Provo, Utah, with a 38th-place showing (20:53.1). Miller continued to show progress by posting back-to-back top-40 finishes at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational (37th) and South Dakota State Classic (25th). In the postseason, Miller finished 64th at her first Big 12 Championships, running a time of 23:02.1 to help the team to its third straight third-place finish. She finished 234th at the 2008 NCAA Championships with a time of 22:35.0. 2007 (Freshman) Miller was not a member of the Nebraska cross country team in 2007. She redshirted during the 2008 track and field season because of a stress fracture in her foot. High School (Tipton) Miller was a 15-time Iowa Class 2A girls state champion with titles in the 400-meter dash, 800 meters, 1,500 meters, 4x400-meter relay, 4x800-meter relay and distance medley relay under Coach Jenny King and Coach Dave Fetterman. Her performance made her the winningest track athlete in Iowa history. She helped Tipton High School to four consecutive state championships (2004-07) in track, as well as four in cross country. She also was the 2004 and 2006 Iowa Class 2A individual state cross country champion and claimed consecutive Drake Relays high school girls 800-meter crowns in 2004 and 2005, before adding her third victory in 2007 with a personal-best time of 2:10.10. Miller was named the Iowa Wendy’s High School Heisman winner and was the 2005 Gatorade Iowa Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year. Personal The daughter of Darren and Ann Miller, Ashley was born on March 16, 1989. Ashley is a dietetics major at Nebraska.
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Katie White Senior
Broken Bow, Neb. (Broken Bow) Two Letters
White’s Collegiate Honors
4Nebraska Women’s Most Improved Runner (2010) 4First-Team Academic All-Big 12 (2009, 2010) 4Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll (2008, 2009, 2010) 4Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll (2009, 2010, 2011) 4Nebraska Student-Athlete HERO Leadership Award (2010) 4Nebraska Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Secretary (2011-12)
White’s Track Bests
Indoor Outdoor 1,000m 3:03.61 800m 2:17.68 Mile 5:03.46 1,500m 4:37.13 3,000m 10:19.48 5,000m 17:15.43 5,000m 17:39.63 2011 (Outlook) Katie White plans to finish her Nebraska cross country career strong after building momentum with a strong 2011 track season. The senior from Broken Bow, Neb., set several personal bests on the track and could provide a major boost for the Huskers on the cross country course if she continues to stay healthy. “Katie has been hard struck with injuries,” Nebraska Coach Jay Dirksen said. “Her track performance really improved last spring, and I believe she will be one of our top five runners.” 2010 (Junior) White opened her junior season by finishing 10th at the Creighton/ UNO Classic. She followed with a 44th-place showing at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational, before placing 117th at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational. She closed the regular season with a 240th-place finish at the Indiana State Pre-Nationals. She continued to contribute during the postseason as a member of the Big 12 Championships team. She took 72nd (22:45.51) at the conference meet. White showed much improvement during the 2011 track and field season, setting personal bests both indoors and outdoors. She competed in the 1,500 meters at the Ward Haylett Invitational, running a personal-best time of 4:37.13. 2009 (Sophomore) White opened her second season at Nebraska with a fifth-place finish at the Creighton/UNO Classic and followed with a 54th-place showing at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational. She finished the regular season by placing 116th at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational and 15th in the open race at the Indiana State Pre-Nationals. In the postseason, White ran on the Huskers’ Big 12 Championships team for the second straight year, finishing 59th (23:34.2). During the 2010 track and field season, White only competed in one meet during the indoor season before missing the rest of the year with an injury. She competed in the 3,000 meters at the Holiday Inn Invitational, running a personal-best time of 10:19.48. 2008 (Freshman) White started her Husker career at the Creighton/UNO Classic, finishing 10th with a time of 15:29 on the 5K course. White helped
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the Huskers win the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational title by taking 21st individually (23:17.0). She added a 28th-place finish at the South Dakota State Classic (19:06). Following an 81st-place finish at the Chile Pepper Festival, White ended her first season at the Big 12 Championships, running a time of 23:18.1 to finish 73rd. High School (Broken Bow) White was a 10-time Nebraska state champion for Broken Bow High School. She won seven gold medals at the Class B State Track and Field Championships and three more titles at the Class C State Cross Country meet. She won the Nebraska Class C State Cross Country championship in her sophomore, junior and senior seasons, leading her team to second-place finishes in her junior and senior years. In 2005 as a freshman, she won the 1,600- and 3,200-meter runs, while finishing fourth in the 800 meters at the state track and field meet. She followed her freshman year performance with wins in the 800, 1,600 and 3,200 in 2006 and the third state titles of her career in the 1,600 and 3,200 meters at the 2008 meet with personal bests of 5:09.70 and 10:51.81, respectively. White competed with a sprained tendon as a junior in 2007. Despite the injury, she placed second in the 1,600-meter run and third in the 3,200-meter run. Personal The daughter of Jason and Teresa White, Katie was born on June 11, 1990. She has two brothers, Mitchell and Alex. Katie is a nutrition and health science major at Nebraska and a Regents Scholar.
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Martina Barinova Sophomore
Prerov, Czech Republic (Placky University/ Gymnazium Jana Blahoslava) One Letter Barinova’s Collegiate Honors 4All-Midwest Region (2010) 4Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll (2010) 4Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll (2011)
Barinova’s Track Bests Indoor Outdoor Mile 4:53.03 3,000m 9:32.44 3,000m 9:25.55 5,000m 16:27.94 5,000m 16:43.97 3,000SC 10:12.09 2011 (Outlook) Martina Barinova (pronounced BEAR-uh-nova) produced an outstanding freshman year and will push for even greater success as a sophomore. Barinova captured All-Midwest Region honors in cross country and All-Big 12 honors on the track as a redshirt freshman, after arriving in Lincoln from the Czech Republic. Barinova will be looked to as a leader on the 2011 cross country team. “Martina was a great addition for us last year,” Nebraska Coach Jay Dirksen said. “She has a great attitude and is a tough competitor. I believe she will be one of the top runners in the Big Ten.” 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 Huskers capture the women’s sixth Big 12 indoor title. She was one of four NU distance runners to earn AllBig 12 honors at the outdoor meet, where she finished fourth in the 3,000-meter steeplechase.
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 (10:20.15, 2009) and the 1,500 meters (4:33.52, 2008). Personal Martina is the daughter of Vladimar and Alena Barinova. She was born on Jan. 28, 1990 and is a Spanish major at Nebraska.
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 ranks 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 time in the indoor 3,000 meters
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Isabel Andrade
Sarah Plambeck
Tiburon, Calif. (Petaluma)
Lincoln, Neb. (Christian)
Sophomore
Sophomore
Andrade’s Collegiate Honors
Plambeck’s Collegiate Honors
Andrade’s Track Bests
Plambeck’s Track Bests
4Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll (2010) 4Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll (2011)
Indoor Outdoor Mile 5:12.43 1,500m 4:50.47 3,000m 10:16.42 5,000m 18:02.88 2011 (Outlook) Isabel Andrade (pronounced On-DRAH-day) used the 2010 season to gain experience as a collegiate runner. The sophomore from Tiburon, Calif., plans to build off that experience and her first-year performances on the track during the upcoming season. Coach Jay Dirksen said Andrade has an outstanding work ethic, which could help her play a greater role for the Huskers this season. “Isabel loves to run and is a hard worker,” Dirksen said. “She has had a good summer of training and will have more of an impact this year, if she stays healthy.” 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 High School (Petaluma) 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.
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4Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll (2010) 4Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll (2011)
Indoor Outdoor 1,000m 2:59.17 800m 2:16.53 Mile 5:09.17 1,500m 4:49.65 3,000m 10:25.37 2011 (Outlook) Sophomore Sarah Plambeck hopes to build on a freshman campaign in which she worked to build her training and adjust to collegiate running. The Lincoln, Neb., native set personal bests during the 2011 track and field season and looks to continue making progress this fall. “Sarah has a lot of natural ability and works extremely hard,” Nebraska Coach Jay Dirksen said. “She will be one of our most improved runners, and I’m excited to see what she will do this season.” 2010 (Freshman) Plambeck made her collegiate debut at the Creighton/UNO Classic, where she finished eighth with a time of 19:49.79. She contributed 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 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. High School (Lincoln Christian) 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. She finished fifth in the 3,200 meters, sixth in the 1,600 meters, eighth as a member of the 4x800-meter relay. She earned four more medals as a sophomore, including her first state championship as the anchor of the 4x800-meter relay. Plambeck also placed second in the 1,600 meters, third in the 3,200 meters and fourth in the 800 meters. Plambeck brought home three more golds as a junior, including titles in the 1,600 and 3,200 meters, while the Crusaders defended their 4x800-meter crown. A foot injury slowed Plambeck during her senior season, but she still captured four medals at the state meet with thirdplace 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 and health sciences major at Nebraska.
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Sam Morabe
Hannah Edwards
Temecula, Calif. (Great Oak)
Whittier, Calif. (La Serna)
Sophomore
Morabe’s Collegiate Honors
4Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll (2010) 4Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll (2011)
Morabe’s Track Bests
Indoor Outdoor 1,000m 3:10.40 1,600m 5:02.54 Mile 5:24.23 3,200m 11:10.83 3,000m 11:29.75 5,000m 19:40.56 2011 (Outlook) Sam Morabe (pronounced MOOR-ah-bay) used her freshman season to build a solid training base while adjusting to collegiate running at Nebraska. Morabe competed early in the year and set personal bests both indoors and outdoors on the track. She was also a contributor in the classroom by earning a spot on the Big 12 Commissioner’s honor roll in both the fall and spring semesters. “Freshman year was a learning year,” Coach Jay Dirksen said. “Her training is much improved, and we are looking for her to step it up this year.” 2010 (Freshman) Morabe used her freshman season to adjust to collegiate running. She made her first appearance at the Creighton/ UNO Classic, placing 23rd with a time of 20:41.56. The Temecula, Calif., native followed with a 45thplace finish at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational, as the Huskers claimed their sixth-straight women’s team title. Morabe continued to improve during the 2011 track and field season, as she set personal bests both indoors and outdoors. She competed in the 1,000 meters at the Nebraska Tune-up running a personal-best time of 3:10.40.
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Edwards’ Track Bests Outdoor 1,600m 5:14.80 3,200m 11:42.37
2011 (Outlook) Freshman Hannah Edwards is the youngest of three California natives on the Nebraska women’s cross country roster in 2011, joining sophomores Isabel Andrade and Sam Morabe. Edwards produced solid times on both the cross country course and as a distance runner as a prep in California, but will likely use her freshman year to adjust to the longer distances and increased training of the collegiate level. “Hannah had a good summer of training and improved her base,” Nebraska Coach Jay Dirksen said. “This is probaly going to be a learning year for her as she adjusts to the college level.” High School (La Serna) 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 and health sciences at Nebraska.
High School (Great Oak) Morabe joined the Huskers after competing in one of the most talent-filled prep areas in the country at Great Oak High School in Temecula, Calif., under Coach Doug Soles. In her lone appearance as a senior at the California Division I Cross Country Championships, Morabe finished 65th to help the Wolfpack take runner-up honors as a team. On the track, Morabe ran against some of the top prep athletes in the country in the Southern Section of Division I, which includes the Los Angeles area. She posted personal bests of 5:02.54 in the 1,600 meters and 11:10.83 in the 3,200 meters as a senior. Personal Samantha is the daughter of Martin Morabe and Martha Dart. Sam was born on Jan. 16, 1992. She is majoring in psychology at Nebraska.
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Sarah Larson
Milena Stoicev
Lincoln, Neb. (Northeast)
Belgrade, Serbia (Alfa University/ Gymnasium)
Freshman
Larson’s Honors
4Nebraska Class A State Champion (3,200-meters, 2010) 4Nebraska Class A Honorable-Mention All-State (Softball, 2010)
Larson’s Track Bests Outdoor 1,600m 5:20.42 3,200m 11:23.67
2011 (Outlook) Lincoln native Sarah Larson makes the crosstown trip to the University of Nebraska to compete in cross country for the first time. The Lincoln Northeast graduate did not compete in cross country during her high school career but was one of the state’s premier distance runners on the track. As a junior in 2010, Larson captured the Class A 3,200-meter title and added top-six finishes in both 2009 and 2011. In addition to her exploits on the track, Larson was an honorablemention all-state softball player for the Rockets. She was a team leader as both a pitcher and a hitter during the fall softball season, which prevented her from participating in cross country. “Sarah has never run cross country before,” Nebraska Coach Jay Dirksen said. “She loves to run and is suited for cross country, so I think she has a chance to make the top seven.” High School (Lincoln Northeast) 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 team. 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, as 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.
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Stoicev’s Track Bests Outdoor 800m 2:07.83 1,500m 4:24.44
2011 (Outlook) Freshman Milena Stoicev (pronounced mill-LANE-uh STOY-ee-chev) is the most recent addition to the Husker cross country program. Stoicev joins the Nebraska program after an impressive junior career in both cross country and track in her home country of Serbia. Stoicev, who comes to Nebraska as a 20-year-old freshman, was a regular top-10 finisher at the Balkan Cross Country Championships the past four years. In 2011, she finished ninth in the Under-23 women’s division and was the top Serbian finisher in the 6K event. “We do not know much about Milena’s abilities as a cross country runner, but her track and field marks are outstanding,” Nebraska Coach Jay Dirksen said. “Based on those marks, she should have plenty of talent to be an effective cross country runner. She may be able to really help our team by the end of the season.” High School (Alfa University/Gymnasium) Stoicev captured ninth place in the Under-23 women’s division at the 2011 Balkan Cross Country Championships in Kragujevac, Serbia, in March. She covered the 6K course in 23:10 as the top Serbian finisher in the event. Stoicev finished 11th at the 2009 Balkan Cross Country Championships, after finishing sixth in the Junior Division of the 2008 Balkan Championships in Kocaeli, Turkey. She covered the 2.9-kilometer course in 9:32. On the track, Stoicev posted outdoor personal bests of 2:07.83 in the 800 meters and 4:24.44 in the 1,500 meters in May of 2011. She also finished sixth in the 1,500 meters at the 2011 Balkan Track and Field Championships in July. Personal Milena is the daughter of Zivko and Vesna Stoicev. Milena was born on Jan. 11, 1991. She has not declared a major at Nebraska.
Jesse Adams
Senior, Co-Captain
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New Look Huskers Ready for New Era in Big Ten The 2011 season will offer historical changes to the Nebraska men’s cross country program. Not only will the 2011 campaign be the Huskers’ first as a member of the Big Ten Conference, it will also be the last season for Coach Jay Dirksen. Dirksen, who will lead the Husker cross country program for the 29th season, will retire following the 2011 campaign. Dirksen, who has coached Nebraska runners to 20 cross country All-America awards during his time in Lincoln, will hand the reins over to former Husker assistant track and field coach David Harris. In addition to the major changes for the Huskers off the course in 2011, Nebraska will work to replace three of its top five competitors from a year ago. David Adams, a three-year letterman and two-time team captain, leaves the biggest shoes for the Huskers to fill. Adams earned AllMidwest Region honors with an eighth-place finish at the regional in 2010. He went on to finish 135th at the NCAA Championships in Terre Haute, Ind. Nebraska’s Most Valuable Runner in 2008, 2009 and 2010, Adams added a 21st-place finish at the 2010 Big 12 Championships. The Huskers must also replace a pair of consistent top five runners with the departures of 2010 seniors Todd Gulizia and Anthony Oberle. Gulizia and Oberle ran for the Huskers at the Big 12 and NCAA Midwest Regional championships last season. That trio helped the Huskers to a sixth-place team finish at the Big 12 meet and a 10th-place team showing at the 2010 NCAA Midwest Regional. Despite the losses at the top of the Husker roster, Dirksen believes his young group of Huskers are hungry to prove themselves in 2011. “David and Anthony were our team captains last year and Todd was a major contributor for us on the course the past four years, so those guys are going to be tough to replace,” Dirksen said. “But I think Jesse (Adams) and Trevor (Vidlak) are ready to step in and lead this team, and we have several young runners ready to leave their marks.” Jesse Adams and Trevor Vidlak lead the list of Nebraska’s top returning runners. Adams, a senior from Ogallala, Neb., was NU’s No. 2 finisher at both the Big 12 (40th) and Midwest Regional (60th) championships. Adams was one of Nebraska’s top-two runners at four of the Huskers’ six meets in 2010, and has assumed a role as a team co-captain for 2011.
Junior Trevor Vidlak is expected to be one of Nebraska’s top runners in 2011. The Lincoln native was the Huskers’ Most Improved Runner in 2010, and was selected as a team captain for the 2011 cross country campaign.
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2011 Returning Runners (11) Jesse Adams, Tommy Brinn, Dani Dapo, Brad Doering, Peter Falcon, Connor Gibson, Brett Grieb, Jarren Heng, Adam Mitteis, Anthony Pittman, Trevor Vidlak Returning Letterwinners (4) Jesse Adams (3), Brad Doering (2), Peter Falcon (2), Trevor Vidlak (1) 2011 Newcomers (2) Grant Duffy, Alney Tobias 2010 Departed Runners (7) Alex Adams, David Adams, Matt Conahan, Todd Gulizia, Ethan Luebbe, Anthony Oberle, Parker Schoen “Jesse is one of our team leaders as a co-captain,” Dirksen said. “He will be one of our top guys this season, and we are counting on him for a lot of leadership.” Vidlak, a junior from Lincoln, Neb., captured Nebraska’s Most Improved Runner Award in 2010, after finishing as one of the top-four Huskers at both the Big 12 and NCAA Midwest Regional championships. After finishing 45th at the Big 12 Championships and 83rd at the regional championships, Vidlak earned his first cross country letter. He also earned a spot as one of the Huskers’ co-captains for 2011. “Trevor was the most improved guy on the team last year,” Dirksen said. “He is one of our team leaders as a co-captain and will be one of the top couple of runners.” Sophomores Jarren Heng (Norfolk) and Anthony Pittman (Omaha) are both Nebraska natives who joined Adams and Vidlak among NU’s top seven at the end of 2010. Heng and Pittman competed for the Huskers at the Big 12 and NCAA Midwest Regional championships, and could be poised for greater contributions in 2011. “Jarren had a good track season and ran well in cross country last fall,” Dirksen said. “He has a lot of ability, and we are expecting big things from him. “Anthony developed as a runner and got stronger as the season went on. If he stays healthy, he will be a solid runner.” Fellow sophomores Connor Gibson and Brett Grieb could also push the Huskers’ top runners. Gibson (Blair) and Grieb (York) are both Nebraska natives who have shown strong work ethics and the desire to succeed on the course. Tommy Brinn could also be ready to make a larger impact in 2011. The junior from Otsego, Mich., competed in every regular-season meet and the Big 12 Championships in 2010. He also increased his training level during the summer, according to Dirksen. “Tommy is improving each year,” Dirksen said. “He has had a muchimproved summer of training, and I’m anxious to see what he can do.” A pair of experienced runners who could provide major lifts for the Huskers are seniors Brad Doering and Peter Falcon. Doering and Falcon combined to earn four letters for the Huskers in 2007 and 2008, and both had their 2009 and 2010 seasons hindered by injuries. If they can return to health, they could push for spots among NU’s top runners. “Brad has had a few injuries here and there,” Dirksen said. “He is healthy now and had a good summer of training, and he has potential to be one of the top four runners. Peter has had hard luck with injuries. If he stays healthy he could be a major factor on the team.” Nebraska cross country newcomers Grant Duffy and Alney Tobias will also try to challenge for time on the course in 2011. Duffy, a transfer from Colorado, is the son of Husker cross country All-American Wally Duffy - the first All-American Dirksen coached at Nebraska. The Huskers open the season at the Creighton/UNO Classic in Omaha on Sept. 3, before playing host to the Woody Greeno/ Nebraska Invitational at Pioneers Park in Lincoln on Sept. 17. The season continues at the South Dakota State Classic in Brookings on Oct. 1, before the Huskers travel to the Wisconsin adidas Invitational on Oct. 14. Nebraska will compete in its first Big Ten Chamionships in Champaign, Ill., on Oct. 30, before competing at NCAA Midwest Regionals on Nov. 12 in DeKalb, Ill. The 2011 NCAA Championships will be held in Terre Haute, Ind., on Monday, Nov. 21.
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Jesse Adams Senior
Ogallala, Neb. (Ogallala) Three Letters
Adams’ Collegiate Honors
4Nebraska Cross Country Team Co-Captain (2011) 4First-Team Academic All-Big 12 (2009, 2010) 4Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll (2008, 2009, 2010) 4Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll (2009, 2010, 2011)
Adams’ Track Bests
Indoor Outdoor 3,000m 8:28.72 1,500m 4:06.55 5,000m 14:47.85 5,000m 15:09.80 2011 (Outlook) One of Nebraska’s co-captains for the 2011 cross country campaign, Jesse Adams will challenge for the top spot among the Husker runners this season. Adams, a three-year letterman from Ogallala, Neb., was Nebraska’s No. 2 finisher at both the Big 12 and Midwest Regional championships in 2010. After setting several personal bests on the track during the spring and a strong summer of training, Adams hopes to set the pace for the Huskers in their first season of Big Ten Conference competition. “Jesse is one of our team leaders as a co-captain,” Nebraska Coach Jay Dirksen said. “He will be one of our top guys this season, and we are counting on him for a lot of leadership.” 2010 (Junior) Adams made drastic jumps during the 2010 season. He opened the year with a second-place finish at the Creighton/UNO Classic, where he was one of five Huskers in the top 10. Adams cracked the top 10 for the first time at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational, placing eighth as the men fell one point shy of their fifth-straight team title. Adams continued to make strides during the posteason. He finished 40th overall at the Big 12 Championships, which improved on his 65th-place finish in 2009. He added a 57th-place showing at the 2010 NCAA Midwest Regional - improving nearly 30 spots from his 86thplace effort in 2009. He continued to make improvements during the track and field seasons, setting personal bests in the 3,000 and 5,000 meters indoors. He competed in the 3,000 meters at the Texas A&M Challenge, running a personal-best time of 8:28.72. 2009 (Sophomore) Adams made his second straight appearance at the Big 12 Championships in 2009 and competed at his first career NCAA Midwest Regional Championships. He opened the year with a solid third-place finish at the Creighton/ UNO Classic, where he was one of four Huskers to finish in the top five. Adams then improved on his 60th-place finish from the 2008 Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational with a 44th-place showing at the 2009 contest, running the course in 26:32.15. In the postseason, he finished 65th overall and fifth among NU’s runners at the Big 12 Championships, which improved on his 82ndplace finish in 2008. Adams closed 2009 at the NCAA Midwest Regional in 86th place, which helped the men’s team place eighth overall.
2008 (Freshman) Adams started his collegiate cross country career with an 11thplace finish at the Creighton/UNO Classic, contributing to a team title for the men’s squad. Adams then finished 60th (27:13.1) at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational and 33rd (27:01) at the South Dakota State Classic, helping the men’s team bring home two more team titles. He ended the year at the Big 12 Championships by running a time of 27:00.6 to finish 82nd. High School (Ogallala) Adams earned three Nebraska Class B state championships at Ogallala High School under Coach Shane Fruit. Adams made trips to the state cross country meet in 2005, 2006 and 2007, helping Ogallala capture a team title in 2006 along with a pair of third-place finishes. Adams also excelled on the track, as he earned two gold and three silver medals at the state meet. As a sophomore in 2006, he finished second in the 3,200 meters (9:58.29). He returned as a junior in 2007 to win the event (9:34.28), and then defended his title (9:36.52) in 2008. He also earned runner-up finishes in 2007 and 2008 in the 1,600 meters. Personal The son of Chad and Barbara Adams, Jesse was born on Jan. 26, 1990. Jesse has three siblings, Rebecca, Harry and Sam. Jesse is majoring in finance at Nebraska.
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Brad Doering Senior
Yuba City, Calif. (Yuba City) Two Letters
Doering’s Collegiate Honors
4Nebraska Men’s Most Improved Runner (2008, 2009) 4Nebraska Student-Athlete HERO Leadership Award (2009, 2011) 4First-Team Academic All-Big 12 (2009) 4Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll (2008, 2009, 2010) 4Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll (2009, 2010, 2011)
Doering’s Track Bests
Indoor Outdoor 1,000m 2:26.31 800m 1:56.45 Mile 4:13.64 1,500m 3:55.76 3,000m 8:30.37 3,000SC 9:34.63 2011 (Outlook) The Huskers hope a healthy Brad Doering (pronounced DOORing) can bolster a relatively inexperienced returning corps of runners in 2011. The Yuba City, Calif., native was one of Nebraska’s top competitors in both 2008 and 2009, before taking a redshirt season while battling injuries in 2010. An extremely hard worker, Doering earned NU’s Most Improved Runner Award in both 2008 and 2009. “Brad has had a few injuries here and there,” Nebraska Coach Jay Dirksen said. “He is healthy now and had a good summer of training, and he has potential to be one of the top four runners.” 2010 (Redshirt) Doering took a redshirt season while battling with injuries in his fourth season at Nebraska. He was also slowed by injuries during the indoor and outdoor track and field seasons, but he did manage a season-best time of 4:05.10 in the 1,500 at the Kansas Relays in April. 2009 (Junior) Doering continued to develop into one of the Huskers’ top runners in 2009, as he was honored as the Most Improved Runner on the men’s side for the second straight season. He started the year with his first collegiate win, as he led four Huskers in the top five at the Creighton/ UNO Classic. Doering joined teammate and Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational champion David Adams in the top 10 at the meet with a 10th-place finish, improving on a 29th-place showing in 2008. After top-100 finishes at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational (58th) and Indiana State Pre-Nationals (96th), Doering was the second NU runner to cross the finish line at the Big 12 Championships with a 30th-place finish (25:52.6). He ended his junior campaign at the NCAA Midwest Regional, where he helped the Huskers finish eighth by placing 59th overall with a time of 32:45.4 on the 10K course. 2008 (Sophomore) Doering captured his first Most Improved Runner Award with a breakthrough sophomore season. He opened his second year at Nebraska with a ninth-place finish at the Creighton/UNO Classic, improving on his 13th-place effort in 2007. Doering finished 47th (22:46.3) at the BYU Invitational and 29th (26:32.3) at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational, contributing to the men’s team title. Doering broke back into the top 20 by taking 18th at the South Dakota State Classic, running a time of 26:34 to contribute to the Men l Inaugural Big Ten Conference Season
men’s third team title of the year. He ended the season at his first Big 12 Championships, where he finished 46th with a time of 25:37.8. Freshman (2007) Doering worked on making the transition to collegiate cross country as a freshman. He opened the season at the Creighton/UNO Classic, where he finished 13th (29:29). He finished 58th in a field of 269 runners at the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational by covering the 8K course in 26:59.1. His final meet of the year came at the Chile Pepper Festival in Fayetteville, Ark., where he suffered an injury and was unable to compete the rest of the season. Still recovering from an injury after the cross country season, Doering redshirted the indoor track season. He rebounded to compete during the outdoor season, running in seven meets. Doering’s best performance of the year came at the Stanford Invitational, where he ran a personal-best 3:55.76 in the 1,500-meter run. High School (Yuba City) Doering qualified for the California Division I State Cross Country Championships three consecutive years under Coach Mike Buzbee. Doering finished 42nd as a senior, 74th as a junior and 49th as a sophomore at Yuba City High School. On the track, Doering qualified for the California state meet as a sophomore in the 3,200-meter run and as a junior in the 1,600-meter run. As a senior, he was knocked down during the Sac Joaquin Section Masters Finals and fell short of the state meet after an outstanding regular season. Doering had prep personal-best times of 1:56.48 in the 800, 4:18.19 in the 1,600, 8:43.98 in the 3,000 and 9:23.25 in the 3,200. Personal Brad was born in Yuba City, Calif., on Dec. 1, 1988. He is the son of Mark and Sheri Doering and has one sister, Stacy, and one brother, Mark. Brad is a social science education major at Nebraska.
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Peter Falcon Senior
Bellevue, Neb. (Bellevue West) Two Letters
Falcon’s Collegiate Honors
4Second-Team Academic All-Big 12 (2008) 4Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll (2007, 2008, 2010) 4Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll (2008, 2009, 2011)
Falcon’s Track Bests
Indoor Outdoor Mile 4:23.71 1,500m 4:01.30 3,000m 8:44.38 5,000m 14:57.64 5,000m 15:19.41 10,000m 32:23.93 2011 (Outlook) The Huskers are hoping the return of a healthy Peter Falcon can add talent and experience in 2011. Falcon was a regular in the Nebraska cross country lineup in his first two seasons, competing at the Big 12 Championships in both 2007 and 2008. After taking a redshirt season on the cross country course because of injuries in 2009, he missed nearly the entire 2010 season with injuries. “Peter has had hard luck with injuries,” Nebraska Coach Jay Dirksen said. “If he stays healthy, he could be a major factor on the team.” 2010 (Junior) Falcon’s fourth cross country season was hindered by injuries and he did not complete a race for the Huskers. He was also slowed by injuries during both the indoor and outdoor track and field seasons. 2009 (Redshirt) Falcon took a redshirt season in cross country while battling injuries. He returned to compete during the 2010 indoor track season, running in six meets. Falcon set his indoor 3,000-meter personal best at the Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational with a time of 8:44.38. He went on to set a PR in the mile later in the year at the Nebraska TuneUp with a time of 4:23.71. He added a 15:07.41 in the 5,000 meters on the oversized oval at the ISU Classic. 2008 (Sophomore) Falcon started 2008 on a high note, finishing fifth at the Creighton/ UNO Classic with a time of 19:18, helping bring home the men’s team title. He followed with a 25th-place finish at the BYU Invitational, running a time of 22:13.6 on the four-mile course. Falcon improved 15 spots from 2007 at the Woody Greeno/ Nebraska Invitational with a 15th-place time of 26:05.2. He added a huge gain at the NCAA Pre-Nationals, jumping 54 spots from 2007 with a 164th-place showing (25:26.6). Falcon ended the year running on both the Big 12 (75th) and NCAA Midwest Regional Championship (73rd) teams. 2007 (Freshman) Falcon made steady progress during his freshman year, capping it with a 67th-place finish at the Big 12 Championships. At his first collegiate meet, he placed 11th at the Creighton/UNO Classic with a time of 29:10. At the NCAA Pre-National meet he placed 218th in the blue division with a time of 25:53.3. Falcon was the fifth Husker to
cross the finish line at the Big 12 Championships, running a time of 26:49.3. Falcon ran in five meets during the indoor track season and missed the outdoor season with a knee injury. During the summer, Falcon finished second in the young men’s 5,000 meters at the USATF National Junior Olympics with a personal-best time of 15:17.49. High School (Bellevue West) Falcon was a rare four-time qualifier to the Nebraska Class A State Cross Country Championships under Coach Craig Christians at Bellevue West High School. Falcon’s best finish came in 2007 (sixth), helping lead his team to a third-place finish. In the 2007 Nebraska State Track and Field Championships, Falcon produced personal-best performances to finish fourth in both the 1,600 (4:26.07) and 3,200 (9:42.86). He also ran the anchor leg on the fifth-place 4x800-meter relay team. At the 2006 state meet, Falcon placed fifth in the 3,200. During the summer, he ran a 5,000-meter time of 16:00.55 to finish 10th in the young men’s division at the USATF Junior Olympic Championships in Walnut, Calif. Personal The son of Manuel and Maggie Falcon, Peter was born on Sept. 13, 1989, in Wichita, Kan. Peter is majoring in psychology at Nebraska.
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Adam Mitteis Senior
Plattsmouth, Neb. (Plattsmouth)
Mitteis’ Collegiate Honors
4Second-Team Academic All-Big 12 (2009) 4Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll (2010) 4Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll (2009)
Mitteis’ Track Bests
Indoor Outdoor 1,000m 2:32.95 800m 1:55.62 Mile 4:23.82 1,500m 4:06.02 3,000m 9:40.22 2011 (Outlook) Adam Mitteis (pronounced MET-us) is hoping for a healthy senior season on the cross country course for the Huskers. The senior from Plattsmouth, Neb., has battled injury and illness his first three seasons at Nebraska, but Coach Jay Dirksen Mitteis could figure into the mix for the Huskers, if healthy. “Adam has been sick a lot, which has caused some inconsistency,” Dirksen said. “He is a solid runner and has a lot of potential, he just needs to stay healthy and we will see what he can do.” 2010 (Junior) Mitteis did not compete for the Huskers in his third season as a member of the cross country team. On the track, Mitteis notched an indoor personal best with a 2:32.95 in the 1,000 at the Nebraska TuneUp. He added a season-best outdoor time of 1:57.43 in the 800 at the Kansas Relays, before posting a season-best 4:12.75 in the 1,500 at the Nebraska Open.
at one of the top regular-season meets of the year, the Chile Pepper Festival in Fayetteville, Ark. Mitteis competed once for the Huskers during the 2009 indoor track and field season, before he missed the rest of the indoor and outdoor seasons with a knee injury. In his lone competition, Mitteis finished 30th at the Holiday Inn Invitational with a time of 9:40.22 in the 3,000 meters. He was granted a medical hardship for the indoor season.
2009 (Sophomore) Mitteis opened his sophomore season with a top-25 finish at the Creighton/UNO Classic, where the men won the team title. He did not compete at the Woody Greeno/Husker Invitational, but returned to action at the Wisconsin adidas Invite. He placed 123rd individually in one of the Huskers’ top meets of the regular season. Mitteis made his first postseason appearance in 2009, as he produced top-100 finishes at both the Big 12 Championships and NCAA Midwest Regional Championships. He finished 88th with a time of 27:43.7 on the conference’s 8K course, and ran 33:58.7 on the 10K course at the regional meet. Mitteis competed both indoors and outdoors for the track and field team in 2010, where he set indoor season bests in the 1,000 meters (2:35.47) and mile (4:23.82).
High School (Plattsmouth) Mitteis won two Nebraska Class B state cross country titles under the tutelage of Coach Todd Nott. Mitteis burst onto the high school scene as a freshman in 2004, capturing the individual title with a time of 16:46.63 in the 5,000-meter race. After finishing third in 2005 and second in 2006, Mitteis returned to the top of the ranks by capturing his second title in his senior season (16:17.13). Mitteis won five Class B gold medals during his prep career on the track, including three in 2008 (800 meters, 1,600 meters and 4x800meter relay). His winning times in the 800 (1:55.62) and 1,600 (4:22.46) meters were personal bests. Mitteis was the 3,200 meter runner-up as a senior, junior and freshman.
2008 (Freshman) Mitteis finished 30th in his first collegiate race at the Creighton/ UNO Classic to help the Husker men to the team title. He struggled the rest of the season with a back injury he sustained during the Creighton/UNO Classic. The men followed with a win at the Woody Greeno/Husker Invitational, while Mitteis ran 28:02.5 to finish 110th. After a 52ndplace finish at the South Dakota State Classic, Mitteis finished 145th
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Personal Adam is the son of Doug and Vicki Mitteis, and has a younger sister, Lauren, and a younger brother, Andrew. Adam was born on May 26, 1990. He is majoring in psychology at Nebraska.
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Tommy Brinn Junior
Otsego, Mich. (Otsego)
Brinn’s Collegiate Honors
4NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships Qualifier (2010) 4Second-Team Academic All-Big 12 (2010) 4Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll (2010) 4Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll (2011)
Brinn’s Track Bests
Indoor Outdoor 400m 49.34 400m 48.08 600y 1:09.87 800m 1:48.87 800m 1:49.20 1,500m 3:58.51 1,000m 2:26.62 Mile 4:17.80 2011 (Outlook) After two solid seasons of improvement on the cross country course and the track, junior Tommy Brinn could be poised for a breakout junior campaign. The Otsego, Mich., native competed in every regular-season cross country meet and the Big 12 Championships in 2010. Nebraska Coach Jay Dirksen said Brinn has shown steady improvement in all areas in Brinn’s first two seasons. “Tommy is improving each year,” Dirksen said. “He has had a muchimproved summer of training, and I’m anxious to see what he can do.” 2010 (Sophomore) 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. Nebraska’s top 800-meter competitor on the track, Brinn earned All-Big 12 honors indoors and outdoors. He finished second at the Big 12 Indoor Championships and added a fifth-place finish at the Big 12 Outdoor meet, when he ran a team- and personal-best 1:48.87 in the 800. During the indoor season, Brinn ran a team and personal-best 1:49.20 at the Texas A&M Challenge. He also notched a personal-best 2:26.62 in the indoor 1,000 at the adidas Classic. 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 competed in three more regular-season meets, including the Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational (172nd), Wisconsin adidas Invitational (119th) and Indiana State Pre-Nationals (90th). Brinn excelled during the 2010 track and field season, where he earned three All-Big 12 honors. He was the Huskers’ top 800-meter runner both indoors and outdoors, running times of 1:52.06
and 1:49.53, respectively. Brinn also cleared 1:50.17 during the preliminaries of the Big 12 Indoor Championships on Iowa State’s 300-meter oversized track. He went on to finish fourth in the 800-meter final, earning Brinn his first All-Big 12 honor. Outdoors, Brinn finished fifth at the Big 12 Outdoor Championships in the 800 meters with a time of 1:49.70 and ran a leg of the fifthplace 4x400-meter relay to earn two more All-Big 12 honors and help the men’s team win their second straight outdoor team title. Brinn capped the year by running a leg of the 4x400-meter relay at the NCAA West Preliminary Round that placed ninth and qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Ore., where he was an alternate on the relay. 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. Personal The son of Chauncy and Janis Brinn, Tommy was born Feb. 11, 1990. Brinn has one brother, Trevor. Tommy is majoring in advertising at Nebraska.
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Dani Dapo Junior
Omaha, Neb. (Westside)
Dapo’s Collegiate Honors
4Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll (2009) 4Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll (2011)
Dapo’s Track Bests
Indoor Outdoor 3,000m 8:28.72 1,500m 4:02.23 5,000m 14:47.85 5,000m 15:21.83 2011 (Outlook) Dani Dapo (pronounced Johnny JAP-o) has primarily competed as a middle distance runner for the Nebraska track and field program in his first three seasons at Nebraska. Entering his fourth year at NU, the Omaha native will be looking to expand his training base while pushing for a spot among the Huskers’ top cross country runners. “Dani is kind of an unkown as more of an 800 runner,” Nebraska Coach Jay Dirksen said. “He could be in the mix of things if he stays healthy.” 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 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 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. High School (Omaha Westside) Dapo made trips to the Nebraska Class A State Track and Field meet in all four years at Westside High School under Coach Rick McKever. 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 Men l Inaugural Big Ten Conference Season
(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. Personal Dani is the son of Amir and Emma Dapo. Danie was born Feb. 23, 1990. He is a nutrition and health sciences major at Nebraska.
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Trevor Vidlak Junior
Lincoln, Neb. (Northeast) One Letter
Vidlak’s Collegiate Honors
4Nebraska Cross Country Team Co-Captain (2011) 4Nebraska Men’s Most Improved Runner (2010)
Vidlak’s Track Bests
Indoor Outdoor 1,000m 2:30.28 800m 2:04.32 Mile 4:11.66 1,500m 4:00.00 3,000m 8:24.77 3,000SC 9:32.72 2011 (Outlook) Trevor Vidlak produced an outstanding sophomore season on the cross country course at Nebraska and will be looked to for leadership on a revamped Husker squad in 2011. The junior from Lincoln finished among Nebraska’s top six runners at every meet in 2010. He capped his sophomore season as NU’s No. 4 finisher at both the Big 12 and NCAA Midwest Regional championships. For his performance and his work ethic, Vidlak joined senior Jesse Adams as Nebraska’s co-captains for the 2011 campaign. “Trevor was the most improved guy on the team last year,” Nebraska Coach Jay Dirksen said. “He is one of our team leaders as a co-captain and will be one of the top couple of runners.” 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. He continued to show impressive improvement on the track, beginning with an indoor personal-best 2:30.28 at the Holiday Inn Invitational on Jan. 14. He added a personal-best 4:11.66 in the mile at the Nebraska Tune-Up and a personal-best 8:24.77 in the 3,000 at the Razorback Invitational. He also posted outdoor personal bests in the 800 (2:04.32) and 1,500 (4:00.00) at the Concordia Invitational, before notching a personal-best 9:32.72 in the steeplechase at the Kansas Relays. 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. Vidlak competed in the 1,000 meters, mile and 3,000 meters for the Huskers during the indoor track and field season, before redshirting during the outdoor season. High School (Lincoln Northeast) Vidlak joined the Huskers after qualifying for six Nebraska Class A State Championships at Lincoln Northeast High School under Head Coach John Snoozy. 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. In his sophomore, junior and senior seasons, Vidlak qualified in both the 3,200 and 1,600 meters at the state track and field meet. He earned his first state medals as a junior, finishing sixth in the 1,600 meters (4:33.34) and eighth in the 3,200 meters (9:54.41). Vidlak returned as a senior in 2009 to finish sixth in the 1,600 meters (4:28.62), but cut more than 20 seconds off his 2008 state time to move up to second in the 3,200 meters with a time of 9:33.02. Personal The son of Theresa Schoonover and Tom Vidlak, Trevor was born June 10, 1991. Trevor is majoring in business administration at Nebraska.
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Connor Gibson
Brett Grieb
Blair, Neb. (Blair)
York, Neb. (York)
Sophomore
Gibson’s Track Bests Outdoor 800m 1:55.17 1,600m 4:20.77 3,200m 9:41.25
2011 (Outlook) Connor Gibson used his freshman season to adjust to the longer course distances in collegiate cross country while building his training base for the future in both cross country and on the track. Nebraska Coach Jay Dirksen said Gibson has the natural athletic ability to grow into a contributor for the Huskers in the future. “Connor has great potential, certainly in track and also in cross country,” Dirksen said. “He is strong and athletic, and if he stays helathy he will be a major factor for us at some point in his career.” 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). High School (Blair) 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. Personal Connor is the son of Kurt and Sue Gibson. Connor was born on Nov. 7, 1991. He is majoring in education at Nebraska.
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Grieb’s Collegiate Honors
4Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll (2009, 2010) 4Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll (2010, 2011)
Grieb’s Track Bests
Indoor Outdoor 800m 1:57.09 800m 2:02.74 1,000m 2:38.07 1,500m 4:08.17 Mile 4:24.95 3,000m 9:21.55 2011 (Outlook) After two years of training with the Nebraska cross country program, sophomore Brett Grieb may be ready to make an impact for the Huskers in 2011. Nebraska Coach Jay Dirksen said the York, Neb., native has displayed an excellent work ethic while building his training base to compete collegiately both in cross country and in track. “Brett is extremely hard working and is a very dedicated runner,” Dirksen said. “With his work ethic, we are hoping he can make some major contributions this year.” 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. High School (York) 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. Personal A 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.
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Jarren Heng
Anthony Pittman
Norfolk, Neb. (Catholic)
Omaha, Neb. (Millard West)
Sophomore
Heng’s Collegiate Honors
4Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll (2010) 4Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll (2011)
Heng’s Track Bests
Indoor Outdoor Mile 4:17.33 800m 1:58.36 3,000m 8:37.22 1,500m 3:55.43 5,000m 15:14.69 3,000SC 9:14.02 2011 (Outlook) Jarren Heng could be looking to make a major impact for the Huskers in his second season. The sophomore from Norfolk, Neb., competed as one of the Huskers’ top seven runners at every meet as a freshman, including the Big 12 and Midwest Regional championships. “Jarren had a good track season and ran well in cross country last fall,” Nebraska Coach Jay Dirksen said. “He has a lot of ability, and we are expecting big things from him this season.” 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 Invitational 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) 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 and outdoors 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. High School (Norfolk Catholic) 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 (197982) 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. On the track, Heng added two more individual state titles by winning the Class B 3,200 meters in 2009 and 2010. He also helped the Knights to a team title as a freshman in 2007, when he won a pair of medals. He added three medals as a sophomore in 2008. As a junior in 2009, Heng claimed four state medals, including a title in the 3,200 and a runner-up finish in the 1,600. He added a fourth-place finish in the 800 and ran the anchor leg on the sixth-place 4x800 relay. Heng capped his prep career by defending his state title in the 3,200 meters with a personal-best time of 9:29.20, while also placing eighth in the 800 meters, and running the second leg of the third-place 4x800 relay. Heng finished second in the 1,600 meters for the second straight year to Husker teammate Connor Gibson. Personal Jarren is the son of Jeff and Kristi Heng. Jarren was born on Dec. 18, 1991. He has not declared a major at Nebraska
Sophomore
Pittman’s Collegiate Honors
4Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll (2010)
Pittman’s Track Bests
Indoor Outdoor 3,000m 9:23.41 5,000m 16:07.39 5,000m 15:46.30 2011 (Outlook) Anthony Pittman will try to climb the ladder as a sophomore with the Huskers after a freshman season in which he competed at both the Big 12 and NCAA Midwest Regional championships. With a year of training under his belt, Pittman could be ready to make greater contributions for Nebraska. “Anthony developed as a runner and got stronger as the season went on,” Nebraska Coach Jay Dirksen said. “If he stays healthy he will be a solid runner.” 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. On the track, Pittman opened his career by setting indoor personal bests in the 3,000 (9:23.41, Holiday Inn Invitational) and 5,000 (15:46.30, Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational). He added an outdoor personal-best 16:07.39 in the 5,000 at the Nebraska Open on May 1. High School (Millard West) 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. Pittman earned his first state medal on the track as a senior, as he finished eighth in the 3,200 meters with a time of 9:55.86. He produced a personal best of 9:47.14 in the 3,200 meters, which he ran at the 2010 Class A-4 District meet. Personal Anthony is the son of Tom and Colette Pittman. Anthony was born on Sept. 23, 1992. He is a chemical engineering major at Nebraska.
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Grant Duffy
Alney Tobias
Lincoln, Neb. (Colorado/East)
Troy, N.Y. (Lansingburgh)
Junior
Duffy’s Track Bests
Indoor Outdoor 600y 1:16.57 800m 1:53.85 800m 1:55.49 1,500m 4:21.40 2011 (Outlook) Grant Duffy returned to his hometown to compete as a member of the Nebraska track and field and cross country program after originally attending the University of Colorado. Duffy joined the Husker program in time for the 2011 indoor and outdoor track seasons, but he did not compete for Nebraska during the season. He will make his first appearance on the NU cross country team in 2011. “Grant transferred from Colorado and ran track this past spring,” Nebraska Coach Jay Dirksen said. “He has some ability, so we will see what he can do to help the program.” 2010 (Sophomore) Duffy transferred to Nebraska midway through his junior season. He did not compete in cross country in 2010, but he was a member of the 2011 Nebraska track and field team. He did not compete indoors or outdoors for the Huskers in his first semester at Nebraska. Before Nebraska (Colorado/Lincoln East) Duffy transferred to Nebraska prior to the start of the 2011 spring semester from the University of Colorado. He competed for two seasons at CU, running a 1,500-meter best of 4:21.40 at the 2009 Jack Christiansen Invitational. He posted a personal best in the outdoor 800 meters at the 2010 Mt. SAC Relays with a time of 1:53.85. He ran both the Class A 800 and 1,600 meters at the 2008 Nebraska state meet while at Lincoln East High School. Personal The son of Walter and Rosalie Duffy, Grant was born March 21, 1990. His father was a cross country All-American for the Huskers in 1983. Grant is a biological sciences major at Nebraska.
Redshirt Freshman
Tobias’ Track Bests
Indoor Outdoor 800m 1:56.40 800m 1:54.50 1,000m 2:28.61 1,500m 4:03.95 Mile 4:34.41 2011 (Outlook) Alney Tobias (pronounced AL-nee) joins the Nebraska cross country program after a freshman season spent focusing on the middle distance events for the Husker track and field team. Tobias was a four-time New York state cross country qualifier at Lansingburgh High School in Troy, N.Y., so he brings some experience to the sport. He will likely spend his first season with the Husker cross country team expanding his training base while adjust to running at the collegiate level. “Alney is joining the team for the first time this fall after running mainly the 800 meters last year,” Nebraska Coach Jay Dirksen said. “He has a very good attitude about running and a strong desire to succeed. I am looking forward to seeing how fast he can make the transition to the longer distances of the cross country races. 2010 (Redshirt) Tobias did not run cross country but was a participant on the 2011 track and field team. During the outdoor track and field season, Tobias set a personal best with a 4:03.95 in the 1,500 meters at the Wichita State Classic on April 2. He added a season-best time of 1:54.86 in the 800 at the Ward Haylett Invitational. He also ran the anchor leg on NU’s 4x1,600-meter relay at the Drake Relays. During his first year of indoor track at Nebraska, Tobias ran a seasonbest 1:57.40 in the 800 at the adidas Classic. He added a season-best 2:33.03 in the 1,000 at the Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, and a personal-best 4:34.41 in the mile. 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. Tobias graduated with 10 school records and set a personal best of 1:54.50 in the 800 meters. He chose Nebraska over Tennessee, Georgia Tech and LSU. Personal The son of Louie and Penny Tobias, Alney was born March 18, 1992. Alney is a civil engineering major at Nebraska.
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2010 Women’s Meet-by-Meet Recap Creighton/UNO Classic 5K
Top NU Finishers 10. Lara Crofford............................... 20:37.89 21. Martina Barinova......................... 21:03.23 63. Jessica Furlan............................... 22:13.33 68. Erica Hamik.................................. 22:19.45 71. Jen Webers.................................. 22:34.91 76. Ashley Miller................................ 22:43.87 77. Katie White.................................. 22:45.51 83. Isabel Andrade............................. 22:54.37 87. Sarah Plambeck........................... 22:56.95
Saturday, Sept. 4 - Omaha, Neb. Team Champion: Nebraska (15 pts.) Top Five Individuals 1. Lara Crofford, Nebraska................ 18:11.42 2. Ashley Miller, Nebraska................. 18:55.74 3. Erica Hamik, Nebraska................... 19:06.30 4. Blaire Dinsdale, Nebraska.............. 19:26.58 5. Jen Webers, Nebraska................... 19:33.66 Other NU Finishers 7. Sarah Plambeck............................. 19:49.79 8. Katie White.................................... 19:52.63 15. Isabel Andrade............................. 20:13.59 23. Sam Morabe................................ 20:41.56
NCAA Midwest Regional Saturday, Nov. 13 - Peoria, Ill. Team Champion: Iowa State (35 pts.) Nebraska Finish: 8th (233 pts.) Top Five Individuals 1. Stephanie Price, Minnesota............ 20:01.5 2. Betsy Saina, Iowa State................... 20:01.6 3. Paula Whiting, Tulsa........................ 20:04.6 4. Aliphine Tuliamuk, Iowa State......... 20:05.7 5. Semehar Tesfaye, Iowa State.......... 20:14.4
Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational Saturday, Sept. 18 - Lincoln, Neb. Team Champion: Nebraska (20 pts.) Top Five Individuals 1. Lara Crofford, Nebraska.................. 21:01.4 2. Martina Barinova, Nebraska............ 21:29.7 3. Obsie Birru, Grand View.................. 21:49.3 4. Christine Nelson, Wyoming............. 21:52.2 5. Erica Hamik, Nebraska..................... 22:09.3 Other NU Finishers 6. Ashley Miller.................................... 22:21.2 8. Jessica Furlan................................... 22:26.0 9. Jen Webers...................................... 22:27.5 18. Sarah Plambeck............................. 22:59.7 30. Allison Eckert................................. 23:18.2 33. Blaire Dinsdale............................... 23:23.5 35. Isabel Andrade............................... 23:37.6 44. Katie White.................................... 23:53.2 45. Sam Morabe.................................. 23:55.1
Wisconsin adidas Invitational Saturday, Oct. 2 - Madison, Wis. Team Champion: Syracuse (89 pts.) Nebraska Finish: 9th (248 pts.) Top Five Individuals 1. Charlotte Browning, Florida............20:13.4 2. Emily MacLeod, Michigan State......20:14.8 3. Katie Hursey, Syracuse....................20:17.0 4. Kendra Schaaf, North Carolina........20:20.6 5. Lara Crofford, Nebraska..................20:21.7 Top NU Finishers 29. Martina Barinova........................... 20:50.7 67. Erica Hamik.................................... 21:37.1 75. Ashley Miller.................................. 21:40.3 79. Jessica Furlan................................. 21:42.4 106. Jen Webers.................................. 22:13.6 137. Katie White.................................. 22:44.4 147. Isabel Andrade............................ 22:52.9 171. Sam Morabe................................ 23:25.2 183. Sarah Plambeck........................... 23:42.0 191. Blaire Dinsdale............................. 24:02.6
Lara Crofford finished in the top 10 at both the NCAA Midwest Regional (6th) and Big 12 Championships (10th) before competing at the 2010 NCAA Championships as a senior.
Indiana State Pre-Nationals (Blue Race) Saturday, Oct. 16 - Terre Haute, Ind. Team Champion: Florida State (115 pts.) Nebraska Finish: 24th (560 pts.) Top Five Individuals 1. Risper Kimaiyo, UTEP....................... 20:03.4 2. Alex Banfich, Princeton................... 20:08.3 3. Deborah Maier, California............... 20:19.3 4. Tara Erdmann, Loyola Marymount.. 20:27.4 5. Aliphine Tuliamuk, Iowa State......... 20:29.0 Top NU Finishers 13. Lara Crofford................................. 20:39.0 44. Martina Barinova........................... 21:08.1 151. Erica Hamik.................................. 22:05.6 175. Jessica Furlan............................... 22:22.1 177. Jen Webers.................................. 22:22.9 198. Ashley Miller................................ 22:36.8 243. Katie White.................................. 23:24.0
Big 12 Championships Saturday, Oct. 30 - Stillwater, Okla. Team Champion: Texas Tech (44 pts.) Nebraska Finish: 8th (219 pts.) Top Five Individuals 1. Rose Tanui, Texas Tech............... ...20:04.34 2. Betsy Saina, Iowa State................. 20:18.55 3. Aliphine Tuliamuk, Iowa State....... 20:19.86 4. Laura Tremblay, Colorado............. 20:20.48 5. Emma Coburn, Colorado............... 20:27.86
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Top NU Finishers 6. Lara Crofford................................... 20:17.1 25. Martina Barinova........................... 20:54.3 56. Jessica Furlan................................. 21:30.1 59. Ashley Miller.................................. 21:32.4 90. Erica Hamik.................................... 21:53.4 93. Jen Webers.................................... 21:59.3 94. Katie White.................................... 22:01.3
NCAA Championships Monday, Nov. 22 - Terre Haute, Ind. Team Champion: Villanova (120 pts.) Nebraska Finish: No Team Score Top Five Individuals 1. Sheila Reid, Villanova...................... 20:06.9 2. Emily Infeld, Georgetown................ 20:09.2 3. Jordan Hasay, Oregon..................... 20:13.0 4. Risper Kimaiyo, UTEP....................... 20:16.1 5. Rose Tanui, Texas Tech.................... 20:17.6 Top NU Finisher 129. Lara Crofford............................... 21:33.4
2010 NU Postseason Awards Most Valuable Runner Lara Crofford Most Improved Runner Katie White Letterwinners (7) Martina Barinova (1) Lara Crofford (4) Jessica Furlan (2) Erica Hamik (3) Ashley Miller (3) Jen Webers (4) Katie White (2)
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3. Colby Lowe, Oklahoma State.........23:58.37 4. Tom Farrell, Oklahoma State.........24:06.63 5. Andrew Wacker, Colorado............24:14.78
Saturday, Sept. 4 - Omaha, Neb. Team Champion: Nebraska (32 pts.)
Top NU Finishers 21. David Adams................................25:03.95 40. Jesse Adams................................25:29.19 44. Todd Gulizia.................................25:37.81 45. Trevor Vidlak...............................25:40.64 49. Anthony Oberle...........................25:46.81 66. Jarren Heng.................................26:21.83 67. Anthony Pittman.........................26:22.95 77. Matt Conahan..............................26:49.96 82. Tommy Brinn...............................27:03.03
Top Five Individuals 1. Isaiah Samoei, Iowa Western..........25:59.5 2. Jesse Adams, Nebraska...................26:28.9 3. Trevor Vidlak, Nebraska..................27:04.8 4. Travis Brenner, South Dakota..........27:10.2 5. Jeffrey Mettler, South Dakota.........27:10.6 Other NU Finishers 8. Tommy Brinn...................................27:21.8 9. Connor Gibson.................................27:29.5 10. Parker Schoen...............................27:30.2 11. Jarren Heng...................................27:42.9 17. Anthony Pittman...........................28:24.6 28. Alex Adams....................................29:48.8
NCAA Midwest Regional Saturday, Nov. 13 - Peoria, Ill. Team Champion: Oklahoma (43 pts.) Nebraska Finish: 10th (297 pts.)
Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational
Top Five Individuals 1. Colby Lowe, Oklahoma State...........29:30.7 2. Kevin Schwab, Oklahoma................29:30.8 3. German Fernandez, Oklahoma State..... 29:46.5 4. Tom Farrell, Oklahoma State...........29:53.4 5. Jeff Thode, Iowa..............................29:55.8
Saturday, Sept. 18 - Lincoln, Neb. Team Champion: Wyoming (33 pts.) Nebraska Finish: 2nd (34 pts.) Top Five Individuals 1. Jim Walmsley, Air Force..................24:43.6 2. David Adams, Nebraska...................24:54.1 3. Tanner Fruit, Nebraska-Kearney.....25:07.8 4. Greg Miller, Wyoming.....................25:18.6 5. Nick Ekel, Wyoming.........................25:21.4 Other NU Finishers 8. Jesse Adams....................................25:31.8 10. Trevor Vidlak.................................25:33.2 12. Todd Gulizia...................................25:36.2 17. Anthony Oberle.............................25:52.0 26. Jarren Heng...................................26:08.7 44. Tommy Brinn.................................26:41.4 53. Parker Schoen...............................26:51.5 69. Anthony Pittman...........................27:02.0 71. Connor Gibson...............................27:05.6 82. Matt Conahan................................27:14.7 115. Ethan Luebbe...............................27:40.9 144. Alex Adams..................................28:11.9
Wisconsin adidas Invitational Saturday, Oct. 2 - Madison, Wis. Team Champion: Indiana (43 pts.) Nebraska Finish: 15th (400 pts.) Top Five Individuals 1. Don Cabral, Princeton.....................23:29.0 2. Andrew Bayer, Indiana....................23:29.4 3. Andrew Poore, Indiana....................23:30.7 4. Elliot Krause, Wisconsin..................23:32.6 5. Landon Peacock, Wisconsin............23:35.2 Top NU Finishers 9. David Adams....................................23:50.3 58. Anthony Oberle.............................24:46.8 93. Todd Gulizia...................................24:50.2 108. Jesse Adams................................25:03.6 142. Trevor Vidlak...............................25:34.8 152. Tommy Brinn...............................25:44.6 154. Jarren Heng.................................25:46.5 164. Matt Conahan..............................25:54.5
A three-time Most Valuable Runner and two-time team captain, David Adams finished 135th at the 2010 NCAA Championships. Adams earned All-Midwest Region honors with an eighth-place finish in 2010.
176. Anthony Pittman.........................26:16.2 188. Connor Gibson.............................26:53.3 197. Parker Schoen.............................27:11.9
Indiana State Pre-Nationals (Blue Race) Saturday, Oct. 16 - Terre Haute, Ind. Team Champion: Stanford (43 pts.) Nebraska Finish: 24th (622 pts.) Top Five Individuals 1. Chris Derrick, Stanford....................23:16.9 2. Elliot Heath, Stanford......................23:16.9 3. Jake Riley, Stanford.........................23:17.1 4. Barnabas Kirui, Mississippi..............23:29.3 5. Diego Estrada, Northern Arizona....23:33.9 Top NU Finishers 22. David Adams..................................24:11.5 117. Anthony Oberle...........................25:03.1 138. Jesse Adams................................25:18.6 153. Todd Gulizia.................................25:27.0 188. Jarren Heng.................................25:57.4 194. Trevor Vidlak...............................26:02.1 211. Tommy Brinn...............................26:28.2
Big 12 Championships Saturday, Oct. 30 - Stillwater, Okla. Team Champion: Oklahoma State (19 pts.) Nebraska Finish: 6th (195 pts.) Top Five Individuals 1. Girma Mecheso, Oklahoma State.....23:56.94 2. German Fernandez, Oklahoma State...23:58.20
Top NU Finishers 8. David Adams....................................30:00.1 60. Jesse Adams..................................31:33.8 67. Todd Gulizia...................................31:46.0 83. Trevor Vidlak.................................32:05.4 95. Anthony Oberle.............................32:17.8 101. Jarren Heng.................................32:24.3 103. Anthony Pittman.........................32:31.9
NCAA Championships Monday, Nov. 22 - Terre Haute, Ind. Team Champion: Oklahoma State (73 pts.) Nebraska Finish: No Team Score Top Five Individuals 1. Samuel Chelanga, Liberty................29:22.2 2. Stephen Sambu, Arizona.................29:26.5 3. Luke Puskedra, Oregon...................29:38.0 4. Leonard Korir, Iona..........................29:42.0 5. Chris Derrick, Stanford....................29:44.7 Top NU Finisher 135. David Adams................................31:28.8
2010 NU Postseason Awards Most Valuable Runner David Adams Most Improved Runner Trevor Vidlak Letterwinners (5) David Adams (3) Jesse Adams (3) Todd Gulizia (3) Anthony Oberle (3) Trevor Vidlak (1)
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Husker Women’s All-Americans
Sammie Resh 1987, 1988
Yvonne van der Kolk 1988
Fran ten Bensel 1990, 1991, 1992
Theresa Stelling 1993
Kayte Tranel 2005
Husker Men’s All-Americans
Greg Carlberg 1970
Wally Duffy 1983
Kurt Russell 1984
Jean Verster 1985
Jacques van Rensburg 1988, 1989
Jonah Kiptarus 1996
Cleophas Boor 1996, 1997
Jeroen Broekzitter 1997
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Joe Kirby 1988, 1989
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Husker Women’s Postseason History NCAA Championships Year 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975
Champion (Pts.) NU Finish (Pts.) Top NU Finisher Villanova (120) No Team Finish Lara Crofford, 129th Villanova (86) No Team Finish Lara Crofford, 113th Washington (79) 25th (539) Lara Crofford, 45th Stanford (145) No Team Finish Lara Crofford, 85th Stanford (195) Did Not Qualify -Stanford (146) No Team Finish Kayte Tranel, 28th Colorado (63) Did Not Qualify -Stanford (120) 30th (593) Ann Gaffigan, 71st Brigham Young (85) Did Not Qualify -Brigham Young (62) No Team Finish Ann Gaffigan, 98th Colorado (117) Did Not Qualify -Brigham Young (72) 16th (430) Michelle Brooks, 31st Villanova (106) t23rd (534) Jeannette Zimmer, 70th Brigham Young (100) 19th (457) Amy Wiseman, 94th Stanford (101) 20th (449) Melissa Wilson, 86th Providence (88) Did Not Qualify Christina Blackmer, 108th Villanova (75) 16th (412) Julie Mazzitelli, 73rd Villanova (66) 20th (421) Theresa Stelling, 24th Villanova (123) 18th (394) Fran ten Bensel, 9th Villanova (85) 12th (314) Fran ten Bensel, 17th Villanova (82) Did Not Qualify Fran ten Bensel, 36th Villanova (99) 3rd (186) Yvonne van der Kolk, 34th Kentucky (75) 3rd (143) Sammie Resh, 7th Oregon (98) No Team Finish Sammie Resh, 29th Texas (62) 12th (245) Laura Wight, 35th Wisconsin (58) Did Not Qualify -Wisconsin (63) 11th (268) Laura Wight, 37th Oregon (95) Did Not Qualify -Virginia (48) Did Not Qualify -Virginia (36) Did Not Qualify -North Carolina State (76) No Team Finish Sara Stricker North Carolina State (108) Did Not Qualify -Iowa State (119) No Team Finish Carol Schenk, 30th Iowa State (92) No Team Finish Donna Fox, 140th Iowa State (62) Did Not Qualify -Iowa State (96) No Team Finish Cindy Dixon, 74th
Regional Championships
Year Champion (Pts.) NU Finish (Pts.) Top NU Finisher Midwest 2010 Iowa State (35) 8th (233) Lara Crofford, 6th 2009 Minnesota (60) 4th (147) Lara Crofford, 11th 2008 Minnesota (57) 3rd (124) Lara Crofford, 7th 2007 Minnesota (79) 4th (130) Lara Crofford, 9th 2006 Illinois (44) 4th (141) Ari Goldstein, 22nd 2005 Oklahoma State (71) 5th (142) Kayte Tranel, 8th 2004 Missouri (52) 11th (311) Anne Shadle, 37th 2003 Nebraska (60) 1st (60) Ann Gaffigan, 2nd 2002 Missouri (63) 13th (319) Ann Gaffigan, 10th 2001 Oklahoma State (56) 10th (233) Ann Gaffigan, 6th 2000 Kansas State (61) 8th (196) Kathryn Handrup, 21st 1999 Kansas State (40) 3rd (98) Michelle Brooks, 7th 1998 Kansas State (92) 4th (128) Jeannette Zimmer, 11th 1997 Missouri (76) 2nd (81) Amy Wiseman, 5th District V 1996 Iowa State & Missouri (68) 3rd (99) Christina Blackmer, 12th 1995 Missouri (57) 3rd (87) Nora Shepherd, 2nd 1994 Kansas (67) 2nd (78) Nora Shepherd, 7th 1993 Kansas (76) 2nd (86) Theresa Stelling, 2nd 1992 Nebraska (66) 1st (66) Fran ten Bensel, 1st 1991 Nebraska (45) 1st (45) Fran ten Bensel, 2nd 1990 Iowa State (56) 3rd (74) Fran ten Bensel, 6th 1989 Nebraska (41) 1st (41) Yvonne van der Kolk, 4th 1988 Nebraska (38) 1st (38) Sammie Resh, 3rd 1987 Colorado (52) 3rd (75) Sammie Resh, 2nd 1986 Colorado (33) 3rd (67) Sammie Resh, 13th 1985 Iowa State (42) 3rd (83) Jill Noel, 11th 1984 Kansas State (53) 3rd (65) Laura Wight, 7th 1983 Iowa State (39) 4th (133) Karlene Erickson, 13th 1982 Iowa State (43) No Team Finish Sara Stricker, 16th 1981 Missouri (35) 4th (95) Janice Orht, 9th 1980 Iowa (48) No Team Finish Sara Stricker, 13th 1979 Iowa State (26) No Team Finish Christine Hass, 30th 1978 Iowa State (30) 6th (145) Carol Schenk, 2nd 1977 Iowa State (26) 7th (205) Donna Fox, 17th
Big 12 Championships Year 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
Champion (Pts.) Texas Tech (44) Texas Tech (38) Texas Tech (44) Colorado (59) Colorado (45) Colorado (38) Colorado (25) Colorado (45) Colorado (34) Colorado (33) Colorado (29) Colorado (62) Kansas State (78) Colorado (23) Colorado (30)
NU Finish (Pts.) Top NU Finisher 8th (219) Lara Crofford, 10th 4th (143) Lara Crofford, 16th 3rd (102) Lara Crofford, 6th 3rd (98) Lara Crofford, 9th 3rd (110) Channing Anseth, 12th 5th (117) Kayte Tranel, 15th 9th (235) Anne Shadle, 15th 6th (149) Ann Gaffigan, 19th 11th (257) Ann Gaffigan, 27th 9th (184) Ann Gaffigan, 7th 7th (173) Kathryn Handrup, 20th 4th (121) Michelle Brooks, 7th 7th (138) Jeannette Zimmer, 12th 2nd (92) Amy Wiseman, 6th 3rd (123) Christina Blackmer, 18th
Big Eight Championships
1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977
Colorado (25) 4th (93) Nora Shepherd, 6th Colorado (29) 2nd (65) Julie Mazzitelli, 4th Nebraska (57) 1st (57) Theresa Stelling, 2nd Colorado & Kansas State (52) 3rd (82) Fran ten Bensel, 2nd Nebraska (55) 1st (55) Fran ten Bensel, 1st Iowa State (48) 4th (105) Fran ten Bensel, 8th Nebraska (43) 1st (43) Yvonne van der Kolk, 4th Nebraska (41) 1st (41) Sammie Resh, 4th Colorado (49) 2nd (57) Sammie Resh, 2nd Oklahoma State (49) 4th (88) Sammie Resh, 13th Nebraska (61) 1st (61) Jill Noel, 5th Missouri (57) 5th (97) Karlene Erickson, 12th Iowa State (44) 4th (111) Jill Noel, 7th Kansas State (41) 5th (105) Sara Stricker, 10th Iowa State (27) 6th (152) Sara Stricker, 20th Missouri (36) 7th (173) Sara Stricker, 18th Iowa State (31) No Team Finish Chris Haas, 20th Iowa State (43) 5th (118) Carol Schenk, 2nd Iowa State (27) 6th (134) Cindy Dixon, 19th
Individual All-Region Honors Midwest 2010 2009 2008 2007 2005 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 District V 1996 1995
Lara Crofford, Martina Barinova Lara Crofford Lara Crofford, Natalja Callahan, Rachel Carrizales, Jen Pancoast Lara Crofford, Natalja Zarcenko Kayte Tranel, Ari Goldstein Ann Gaffigan, Kathryn Handrup, Anne Shadle, Kayte Tranel Ann Gaffigan, Kayte Tranel Ann Gaffigan, Kathryn Handrup Ann Gaffigan, Kathryn Handrup Michelle Brooks, Kathryn Handrup, Jaimie Kruger, Jaime Pauli Amy Wiseman, Jeannette Zimmer Kate Centerwall, Melinda Mohr, Jaime Pauli, Amy Wiseman Christina Blackmer, Amie Finkner, Jaime Pauli, Nora Shepherd, Melissa Wilson Christina Blackmer, Heather McMahon, Nora Shepherd
Individual All-Big 12 Conference Honors 2010 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2001 1999 1997
Lara Crofford Lara Crofford, Rachel Carrizales Lara Crofford, Natalja Zarcenko Channing Anseth, Ari Goldstein Kayte Tranel Anne Shadle Ann Gaffigan Michelle Brooks Amy Wiseman
Individual All-Big Eight Conference Honors 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1988 1987 1985 1982 1979
Nora Shepherd Julie Mazzitelli Theresa Stelling Fran ten Bensel, Theresa Stelling Fran ten Bensel, Lisa (Darley) Graham Fran ten Bensel, Lisa Darley Sammie Resh, Tracy Smith, Yvonne van der Kolk Michele Marthaler, Juliette Prowse, Sammie Resh Mary Amen, Jill Noel, Laura Wight Sara Stricker Carol Schenk
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Husker Men’s Postseason History NCAA Championships
Year 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954 1953 1952 1951 1950 1949 1948 1947 1946 1945 1944 1943 -1942 1941 1940 1939 1938
Champion (Pts.) NU Finish (Pts.) Top NU Finisher Oklahoma State (73) No Team Finish David Adams, 135th Oklahoma State (127) Did Not Qualify -Oregon (93) Did Not Qualify -Oregon (85) Did Not Qualify -Colorado (94) Did Not Qualify -Wisconsin (37) Did Not Qualify -Colorado (90) Did Not Qualify -Stanford (24) Did Not Qualify -Stanford (47) No Team Finish James Bowler, 84th Colorado (90) 27th (661) James Bowler, 78th Arkansas (83) 26th (623) Marcus Witter, 79th Arkansas (58) Did Not Qualify -Arkansas (97) Did Not Qualify -Stanford (53) 11th (294) Cleophas Boor, 6th Stanford (46) 7th (209) Jonah Kiptarus, 2nd Arkansas (100) No Team Finish Brady Bonsall, 87th Iowa State (65) No Team Finish Kevin Miiller, 71st Arkansas (31) Did Not Qualify -Arkansas (46) No Team Finish David Iteffa, 50th Arkansas (52) Did Not Qualify -Arkansas (68) No Team Finish Joe Kirby, 149th Iowa State (54) 8th (305) Joe Kirby, 13th Wisconsin (105) 11th (270) Jacques van Rensburg, 14th Arkansas (87) 13th (311) Jean Verster, 29th Arkansas (69) 15th (338) Jean Verster, 33rd Wisconsin (67) No Team Finish Jean Verster, 5th Arkansas (101) No Team Finish Kurt Russell, 26th Texas-El Paso (108) No Team Finish Wally Duffy, 29th Wisconsin (59) Did Not Qualify -Texas-El Paso (17) Did Not Qualify -Texas-El Paso (58) Did Not Qualify -Texas-El Paso (86) Did Not Qualify -Texas-El Paso (56) Did Not Qualify -Oregon (100) Did Not Qualify -Texas-El Paso (62) Did Not Qualify -Texas-El Paso (88 ) Did Not Qualify -Oregon (77) Did Not Qualify -Oregon (89) Did Not Qualify -Tennessee (134) Did Not Qualify -Oregon (83) No Team Finish Bob Unger, 67th Villanova (87) No Team Finish Greg Carlberg, 22nd Texas-El Paso (74) t-15th (420) Pete Brang, 39th Villanova (78) Did Not Qualify -Villanova (91) Did Not Qualify -Villanova (79) Did Not Qualify -Western Michigan (81) Did Not Qualify -Western Michigan (86) Did Not Qualify -San Jose State (53) Did Not Qualify -San Jose State (58) No Team Finish Ray Stevens, 27th Oregon State (68) Did Not Qualify -Houston (54) Did Not Qualify -Michigan State (44) Did Not Qualify -Michigan State (79) Did Not Qualify -Notre Dame (121) Did Not Qualify -Michigan State (28) Did Not Qualify -Michigan State (46) Did Not Qualify -Oklahoma A&M (61) Did Not Qualify -Kansas (70) Did Not Qualify -Michigan State (65) Did Not Qualify -Syracuse (80) Did Not Qualify -Penn State (53) Did Not Qualify -Michigan State (59) Did Not Qualify -Michigan State (41) Did Not Qualify -Penn State (60) Did Not Qualify -Drake (42) Did Not Qualify -Drake (50) Did Not Qualify -Drake (25) Did Not Qualify -No Meet Held Because of WWII -- Indiana/Penn State (57) Rhode Island (83) Indiana (65) Michigan State (54) Indiana (51)
Did Not Qualify Did Not Qualify Did Not Qualify Did Not Qualify Did Not Qualify
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Regional Championships
Year Champion (Pts.) Midwest 2010 Oklahoma (43) 2009 Oklahoma State (50) 2008 Oklahoma State (42) 2007 Oklahoma State (47) 2006 Oklahoma State (72) 2005 Oklahoma State (49) 2004 Minnesota (48) 2003 Oklahoma State (78) 2002 Iowa (79) 2001 Minnesota (78) 2000 Oklahoma State (68) 1999 Minnesota (56) 1998 Oklahoma State (42) 1997 Oklahoma State (86) District V 1996 Oklahoma State (47) 1995 Oklahoma State (33) 1994 Iowa State (28) 1993 Iowa State (35) 1992 Kansas State (58) 1991 Iowa State (29) 1990 Iowa State (21) 1989 Iowa State (33) 1988 Nebraska (51) 1987 Colorado (80) 1986 Colorado (46) 1985 Iowa State (51) 1984 Iowa State (66) 1983 Iowa State (49) 1982 Colorado (41) 1981 Iowa State (70) 1980 Colorado (50) 1979 Colorado (26) 1978 Colorado (25) 1977 Missouri (31) 1976 Oklahoma (54) 1975 Colorado (50) 1974 Kansas State, 32
NU Finish (Pts.)
Top NU Finisher
10th (297) David Adams, 8th 8th (248) David Adams, 20th 10th (269) Kyle Custer, 35th 12th (299) Peter van der Westhuizen, 43rd 13th (427) Brian Parr, 39th No Team Finish Brian Parr, 82nd No Team Finish Eric Rasmussen, 54th 18th (412) Paul Wilson, 64th 4th (154) James Bowler, 6th 3rd (94) James Bowler, 6th 5th (156) Aaron Carrizales, 6th t7th (203) Marcus Witter, 11th 13th (320) Lou Petricca, 43rd 3rd (101) Jeroen Broekzitter, 1st 2nd (58) 8th (200) 4th (115) 3rd (100) 7th (202) 5th (163) 8th (172) 2nd (90) 1st (51) 2nd (82) 2nd (68) 5th (115) 5th (117) 4th (106) Did Not Qualify Did Not Qualify Did Not Qualify NA NA NA Did Not Qualify NA NA
Jonah Kiptarus, 1st Brady Bonsall, 8th Kevin Miiller, 10th Kevin Miiller, 10th David Iteffa, 2nd David Iteffa, 13th Joe Kirby, 4th Jaques van Rensburg, 2nd Joe Kirby, 2nd Jean Verster, 3rd Jean Verster, 2nd Jean Verster, 5th Kurt Russell, 4th Wally Duffy, 3rd ----------
Trevor Vidlak was chosen one of Nebraska’s cross country team captains in 2011, after earning Most Improved Runner honors in 2010.
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Champion (Pts.) Oklahoma State (19) Oklahoma State (24) Oklahoma State (26) Colorado (34) Colorado (36) Colorado (44) Colorado (48) Colorado (38) Colorado (25) Colorado (31) Colorado (16) Colorado (22) Colorado (31) Colorado (32) Colorado (66)
NU Finish (Pts.) Top NU Finisher 6th (195) David Adams, 21st 7th (199) David Adams, 22nd 7th (200) David Adams, 26th 10th (230) Peter van der Westhuizen, 23rd 11th (320) Brian Parr, 46th 10th (288) Peter van der Westhuizen, 25th 12th (312) Eric Rasmussen, 37th 12th (341) Alec Maduza, 59th 7th (171) James Bowler, 19th 5th (136) James Bowler, 6th 5th (153) Marcus Witter, 11th 6th (173) Marcus Witter, 23rd 8th (179) Marcus Witter, 22nd 4th (99) Cleophas Boor, 2nd 2nd (70) Jonah Kiptarus, 1st
Big Eight Conference Championships 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 NA 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957
Oklahoma State (38) 6th (161) Iowa State (29) 5th (118) Iowa State (27) 4th (106) Colorado (42) 6th (129) Iowa State (16) 5th (124) Iowa State (26) 3rd (84) Iowa State (22) 2nd (68) Iowa State (34) 3rd (101) Iowa State (47) 2nd (51) Colorado (37) 2nd (64) Colorado (48) 5th (99) Iowa State (32) 3rd (104) Iowa State (53) 2nd (78) Colorado (35) 7th (154) Iowa State (33) 7th (208) Colorado (26) 8th (154) Colorado (22) 8th (169) Colorado (22) 8th (181) Colorado (21) 4th (119) Colorado (46) 8th (156) Kansas State (25) 8th (214) Iowa State & Missouri (49) Oklahoma State (53) Oklahoma State (37) Kansas State (49) Missouri (60) Kansas (55) Kansas (45) Missouri (52) Kansas State (51) Kansas State (34) Kansas (31) Kansas (26) Colorado (60) Kansas (26) Oklahoma State (40 Kansas (51) Kansas (37) Kansas (26)
6th (117) 6th (116) 3rd (77) 7th (152) 2nd (72) 4th (98) 8th (187) 8th (224) 7th (216) 5th (133) 6th (143) 3rd (76) 7th (150) 6th (139) 3rd (94) 5th (117) 6th (155)
Big Seven Conference Championships
1956 1955 1954 1953 1952 1951 1950 1949 1948
Kansas (20) Kansas (15) Kansas (14) Kansas (11) Kansas (20.5) Kansas (13) Kansas (19) Kansas (22) Kansas (19)
6th (126) 6th (106) 7th (103) NA 6th (92) NA NA 7th (93) 6th (100)
Big Six Conference Championships
1947 Kansas (22) 6th (79) 1946 Oklahoma (44) 4th (76) 1942-45No Meet Held Because of WWII 1941 Oklahoma (27) 4th (51) 1940 Nebraska (24) 1st (24) 1939 Kansas State (35) 6th (72) 1938 Kansas State (36) 5th (95) 1937 Kansas State (37) 4th (83)
Brady Bonsall, 12th Kevin Miiller, 12th David Iteffa, 18th David Iteffa, 1st David Iteffa, 10th Joe Kirby, 4th Joe Kirby, 2nd Jacques van Rensburg, 5th Jean Verster, 2nd Jean Verster, 2nd Jean Verster, 7th Kurt Russell, 4th Wally Duffy, 4th Marc Adam, 14th Marc Adam, 30th NA NA Mark Fluitt, 21st Harold Stelzer, 3rd Steve Allen, 16th Harold Stelzer, 34th 8th (234) Bob Unger, 11th Bob Unger, 11th Bob Unger, 2nd Greg Carlberg, 1st Pete Brang, 3rd Pete Brang, 6th Mel Campbell, 26th NA NA NA Peter Scott, 19th Mike Fleming, 1st Ray Stevens, 4th Ray Stevens, 8th Joe American Horse, 6th Joe Mullins, 8th Robert Elwood, 8th Robert Elwood, 5th Robert Elwood, 17th NA NA Clay Scott, 9th NA NA Esrif Aydin, 9th Don Morrison, 20th NA Bobby Ginn, 1st Bobby Ginn, 1st Bobby Ginn, 1st NA NA NA
Jesse Adams was selected as a 2011 team captain for the Huskers, after competing as Nebraska’s No. 2 runner for much of the 2010 season. 1936 1935 1934 1933 1932 1931 1930 1929 1928
Kansas State (45) Oklahoma (31) Kansas State (37) No Meet Held Kansas State (29) Iowa State (NA) Iowa State (NA) Oklahoma (44) Kansas (51)
3rd (62) 4th (86) 4th (79)
NA NA NA
3rd (43) 4th (NA) 4th (NA) 5th (91) 3rd (79)
NA NA NA NA NA
Individual All-Region Honors Midwest 2010 2009 2002 2001 2000 1999 1997 District V 1996 1995 1994
David Adams David Adams James Bowler, Eric Rasmussen James Bowler, Ian Gray, Mike Kamm Aaron Carrizales, Marcus Witter Marcus Witter Cleophas Boor, Jeroen Broekzitter, Aaron Johnson Cleophas Boor, Jonah Kiptarus, Philip Maiyo, Balazs Tolgyesi, Jim Vance Brady Bonsall, Balazs Tolgyesi Brady Bonsall, Kevin Miiller, Balazs Tolgyesi
Individual All-Big 12 Conference Honors 2001 1997 1996
James Bowler Cleophas Boor, Jeroen Broekzitter Cleophas Boor, Jonah Kiptarus
Individual All-Big Eight Conference Honors 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985
David Iteffa David Iteffa Joe Kirby Joe Kirby, Jacques van Rensburg Jacques van Rensburg Bryan Clark, Joe Kirby, Jean Verster Jean Verster Jean Verster
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Husker Women’s Academic Success Academic All-Big 12
First-Team 2010 Blaire Dinsdale, Jessica Furlan, Erica Hamik, Ashley Miller, Jen Webers, Katie White 2009 Rachel Carrizales, Lara Crofford, Jessica Furlan, Ari Goldstein, Erica Hamik, Elizabeth Marsh, Ashley Miller, Jen Webers, Katie White 2008 Lara Crofford, Ari Goldstein, Ashley Miller, Betsy Miller, Jen Pancoast, J en Webers,Natalja (Zarcenko) Callahan 2007 Rachel Carrizales, Joslyn Dalton, Ari Goldstein, Jen Pancoast, Natalja Zarcenko 2006 Channing Anseth, Joslyn Dalton, Ari Goldstein, Betsy Miller, Jen Pancoast, K im Pancoast, Sara Prince, Val Zajac 2005 Michaela Lenihan, Kayte Tranel, Kim Pancoast, Val Zajac, Betsy Miller 2004 Anne Shadle, Kayte Tranel, Lindsey Finkner, Kim Pancoast, Val Zajac 2003 Ann Gaffigan, Kathryn Handrup, Michaela Lenihan, Kim Pancoast, Anne Shadle, Kayte Tranel 2002 Ann Gaffigan, Anne Shadle, Michele Steube 2001 Ann Gaffigan, Kathryn Handrup, Morgan Hartman, Jenna Lucas 2000 Amie (Finkner) Jorgensen, Jaimie Kruger, Christy Linnell, Jenna Lucas, Deb Osteen 1999 Amie Finkner, Jenna Lucas, Melinda (Mohr) Oliver, Deb Osteen, Jaime Pauli, Jeannette Zimmer 1998 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-Team 2010 Lara Crofford 2005 Joslyn Dalton 2001 Melissa Drozda 2000 Melissa Drozda, Kathryn Handrup Honorable-Mention 1996 Sherri Bonsall
Academic All-Big Eight
First-Team 1995 Sandy Fein, Lindsey Miller, Nora Shepherd 1994 Kris Ellenbecker, Amber Parkinson, Sherri Sutter 1993 Julieanne Campbell, Kris Ellenbecker, Sandy Fein, Dannika Hardersen, Theresa Stelling, Sherri Sutter 1992 Dannika Hardersen, Fran ten Bensel, Theresa Stelling, Sylvia Veit 1991 Lisa (Darley) Graham, Fran ten Bensel, Theresa Stelling 1990 Lisa Darley, Katie Fletcher, Fran ten Bensel 1989 Michele Marthaler, Juliet Prowse 1988 Michele Marthaler, Juliet Prowse, S ammie Resh 1987 Sammie Resh 1986 Mary Amen, Jill Noel Honorable-Mention 1995 Sherri Bonsall, Sherri Elwood, Kristin Whitted 1994 Sherri Elwood, Lindsey Miller, JoDee Shufelt 1993 Michele Schaefer 1992 Julieanne Campbell, Kris Ellenbecker, Katie Fletcher, Michele Schaefer, JoDee Shufelt 1991 Julieanne Campbell, Katie Fletcher, Sylvia Veit 1990 Julieanne Campbell, Lisa Darley, Angie Lippold, Sylvia Veit, 1989 Katie Fletcher, Angie Lippold, Kelly Loos, Fran ten Bensel, Yvonne van der Kolk, Sylvia Veit 1988 Susie Howard 1987 Dawn Gale, Michele Marthaler 1986 Laura Wight
CoSIDA Academic All-Americans 2011 2004 2002
Ashley Miller (Second Team) Ann Gaffigan (Second Team) Jenna Lucas (Second Team)
Ashley Miller became the third Nebraska women’s cross country studentathlete to earn CoSIDA Academic All-America honors in the past 10 years with her second-team selection in 2011.
USTFCCCA All-Academic Individuals 2009 2008 2005 2003 2002 2001 1999 1997 1995 1993 1992 1991
Lara Crofford Lara Crofford, Rachel Carrizales Kayte Tranel Ann Gaffigan, Kathryn Handrup, Anne Shadle, Kayte Tranel Ann Gaffigan Ann Gaffigan Jaime Pauli Melinda Mohr Nora Shepherd Kris Ellenbecker, Theresa Stelling Fran ten Bensel, Theresa Stelling Theresa Stelling
Nebraska’s Herman Award 2010 Tennis - 3.541 2009 Cross Country - 3.709 2008 Cross Country - 3.671 2007 Cross Country - 3.711 2006 Rifle - 3.675 2005 Tennis - 3.607 2004 Tennis - 3.436 2003 Gymnastics - 3.579 2002 Golf - 3.465 2001 Cross Country - 3.447 2000 Cross Country - 3.647 1999 Cross Country - 3.647 1998 Cross Country - 3.559 1997 Cross Country - 3.607 1996 Cross Country - 3.602 1995 Gymnastics - 3.669 1994 Cross Country - 3.558
Note: 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.
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Husker Men’s Academic Success Academic All-Big 12
First-Team 2010 David Adams, Jesse Adams, Todd Gulizia, Ethan Luebbe, Anthony Oberle 2009 David Adams, Jesse Adams, Brad Doering, Todd Gulizia, Ethan Luebbe, Anthony Oberle, Bryce Somer, Eric Thies 2008 David Adams, Kyle Custer, Todd Gulizia, Anthony Oberle, Bryce Somer, Eric Thies 2007 Kyle Custer, Alec Maduza, Bryce Somer 2006 Kyle Custer, Bryce Dickmeyer, Alec Maduza 2005 Bryce Dickmeyer 2004 Bryce Dickmeyer, Eric Rasmussen 2003 Dana Carne, Tim Williams, Paul Wilson 2002 Marc Clinard, Eric Rasmussen, Paul Wilson, Kyle Wyatt, Tim Williams 2001 Ian Gray, Paul Wilson, Kyle Wyatt 2000 Ian Gray 1998 Darren Ivy, Jim Vance 1997 Jeroen Broekzitter, Jeff Ganz 1996 Alex Lamme, David Olson, Balazs Tolgyesi, Jim Vance Second-Team 2010 Tommy Brinn 2009 Adam Mitteis 2008 Peter Falcon 2007 Ethan Luebbe 2006 Brian Parr 2004 Kyle Doperalski 2002 James Bowler, Mike Kamm 2001 Eric Rasmussen 2000 Aaron Carrizales Honorable-Mention 1997 Aaron Johnson 1996 Jeff Ganz, Mike Mason
Academic All-Big Eight
First-Team 1995 Brady Bonsall, Alex Lamme, Balazs Tolgyesi 1994 Brady Bonsall, David Draheim, Renier Henning, Alex Lamme, Kevin Miiller, Balazs Tolgyesi 1993 Brady Bonsall, Renier Henning, Kevin Miiller 1992 Kevin Clark, Renier Henning, David Iteffa, Kevin Miiller 1991 Kevin Clark, Frank Lee 1990 Kevin Clark, Pat Day, Frank Lee 1989 Harald Graham, Joe Kirby 1988 Frank Graham, Harald Graham 1987 Bryan Clark, Joe Kirby 1986 Bryan Clark
A 2010 USTFCCCA All-Academic honoree, David Adams was a three-time firstteam academic All-Big 12 selection for the Huskers from 2008 to 2010. Honorable-Mention 1995 Kevin Brewer, Mike Mason, Mike Myers 1994 Chad Jansen 1993 David Rhodes 1992 Brady Bonsall, Brian Roth, Erik Skaden 1991 Kevin Miiller, Brian Roth, Erik Skaden 1990 Kirk Petit 1989 Kevin Clark, Pat Day, Frank Graham, Kirk Petit 1987 Brian Grier 1986 Don Pobanz
CoSIDA Academic All-Americans 2004 2002 1996 1995
Dana Carne (Second Team) Kyle Wyatt (Second Team) Brady Bonsall (First Team) Brady Bonsall (Third Team)
USTFCCCA All-Academic Individuals 2010 2002 2001 1996 1995 1994 1993
David Adams Eric Rasmussen Ian Gray Balazs Tolgyesi Brady Bonsall Brady Bonsall, Kevin Miiller Kevin Miiller
Nebraska’s Herman Award
Tommy Brinn earned second-team academic All-Big 12 honors following his sophomore season at Nebraska.
2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
Golf - 3.422 Cross Country - 3.340 Cross Country - 3.309 Tennis - 3.123 Cross Country - 3.096 Cross Country - 3.115 Cross Country - 3.196 Cross Country - 3.330 Cross Country - 3.466 Tennis - 3.163 Tennis - 3.304 Tennis - 3.205 Gymnastics - 3.195 Tennis - 3.359 Tennis - 3.281 Golf - 3.267 Cross Country - 3.298
Note: 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.
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Husker Women’s Team Awards Team Captains
Year 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979
Captain(s) Hometown Jessica Furlan Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Ashley Miller Tipton, Iowa Jessica Furlan Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Ashley Miller Tipton, Iowa Ari Goldstein Soldotna, Alaska Rachel Carrizales Morrill, Neb. Ari Goldstein Soldotna, Alaska Betsy Miller Lodgepole, Neb. Elizabeth Marsh Wichita, Kan. Ari Goldstein Soldotna, Alaska Kim Pancoast Cape Girardeau, Mo. Betsy Miller Lodgepole, Neb. Michaela Lenihan Omaha, Neb. Kim Pancoast Cape Girardeau, Mo. Kayte Tranel Hampton, Neb. Anne Shadle South Sioux City, Neb. Kayte Tranel Hampton, Neb. Kathryn Handrup Aurora, Neb. Ann Gaffigan Springfield, Ill. Kathryn Handrup Aurora, Neb. Ann Gaffigan Springfield, Ill. Jenna Lucas Rapid City, S.D. Amie (Finkner) Jorgensen Kearney, Neb. Jaime Pauli Milbank, S.D. Melissa Wilson Scottsbluff, Neb. Nora Shepherd York, Neb. Sandy Fein Lenexa, Kan. Sherri (Sutter) Bonsall Merino, Colo. Kris Ellenbecker Sioux Falls, S.D. Theresa Stelling Auburn, Neb. Fran ten Bensel Arapahoe, Neb. Lisa (Darley) Graham Carlsbad, N.M. Katie Fletcher Lakin, Kan. Michele Marthaler Brooten, Minn. Sammie Resh Shelton, Neb. Sammie Resh Shelton, Neb. Jill Noel Lincoln, Neb. Laura Wight Letchworth, England Jill Noel Lincoln, Neb. Sue Nelson Indianola, Iowa Janice Ohrt Traer, Iowa Tami Essington Washington, Ill. Lisa Kramer Lincoln, Neb. Gina Hungerford Omaha, Neb.
Most Valuable Runner
Year 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983
Athlete Hometown Lara Crofford Newville, Pa. Lara Crofford Newville, Pa. Lara Crofford Newville, Pa. Lara Crofford Newville, Pa. Channing Anseth Lincoln, Neb. Kayte Tranel Hampton, Neb. Anne Shadle South Sioux City, Neb. Ann Gaffigan Springfield, Ill. Ann Gaffigan Springfield, Ill. Ann Gaffigan Springfield, Ill. Kathryn Handrup Aurora, Neb. Michelle Brooks Preston, England Jeannette Zimmer Port Orchard, Wash. Amy Wiseman Lee’s Summit, Mo. Christina Blackmer Upland, Calif. Nora Shepherd York, Neb. Julie Mazzitelli Eyota, Minn. Theresa Stelling Auburn, Neb. Fran ten Bensel Arapahoe, Neb. Fran ten Bensel Arapahoe, Neb. Fran ten Bensel Arapahoe, Neb. Yvonne van der Kolk Hilversum, Netherlands Sammie Resh Shelton, Neb. Sammie Resh Shelton, Neb. Sammie Resh Shelton, Neb. Mary Amen Lincoln, Neb. Jill Noel Lincoln, Neb. Laura Wight Letchworth, England Karlene Erickson Ericson, Neb.
Katie White claimed Nebraska’s Most Improved Runner award in 2010.
Most Improved Runner
Year 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983
Athlete Hometown Katie White Broken Bow, Neb. Jessica Furlan Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Jen Pancoast Cape Girardeau, Mo. Rachel Carrizales Morrill, Neb. Jen Pancoast Cape Girardeau, Mo. Betsy Miller Lodgepole, Neb. Lindsey Finkner Kearney, Neb. Anne Shadle South Sioux City, Neb. Anne Shadle South Sioux City, Neb. Kathryn Handrup Aurora, Neb. Jenna Lucas Rapid City, S.D. Jaimie Kruger Pierce, Neb. Jenna Lucas Rapid City, S.D. Kate Centerwall Bellevue, Wash. Melinda Mohr Carroll, Neb. Christina Blackmer Upland, Calif. Amber Parkinson Anaheim, Calif. Kris Ellenbecker Sioux Falls, S.D. Kirsten Walz Las Cruces, N.M. Stephanie Quandt Grand Island, Neb. Lisa (Darley) Graham Carlsbad, N.M. Katie Fletcher Lakin, Kan. Dawn Gale Gillette, Wyo. Susie Larson Lincoln, Neb. Sammie Resh Shelton, Neb. Sammie Resh Shelton, Neb. Mary Amen Lincoln, Neb. Jill Noel Lincoln, Neb.
Letterwiners
Student-Athlete Amen, Mary Anseth, Channing Barinova, Martina Biehl, Liz Blackmer, Christina Brooks, Michelle Callahan (Zarcenko), Natalja Campbell, Julieanne Carrizales, Rachel Centerwall, Kate Crofford, Lara Dalton, Joslyn (Darley) Graham, Lisa Dixon, Cindy Edmunds, Ann Ellenbecker, Kris (Elwood) Macfee, Sherri Erickson, Karlene Essington, Tami
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Year(s) Lettered 1984-85-86 2005-06-07 2010 1997 1993-94-95-96 1999 2005-06-07-08 1990-91 2007-08-09 1997 2007-08-09-10 2004-05-06-07 1987-90-91 1975-76-77-78 1981 1991-93 1993-94-95-96 1983-84-85-86 1978
Fein, Sandy (Finkner) Jorgensen, Amie Finkner, Lindsey Fletcher, Katie Fox, Donna Furlan, Jessica Gaffigan, Ann Gale, Dawn Glisovic, Mirjana Goldstein, Ari Hamik, Erica Handrup, Kathryn Hass, Christine Henning, Lori Hiatt, Kelly Hitz, Doris (Howard) Larson, Susie Hungerford, Gina Jadran, Farah Kindig, Nancy Kramer, Lisa Kruger, Jaimie Laack, Allison Laird, Hillary Lenihan, Michaela Linnell, Christy (Loos) O’Donnell, Kelly Lucas, Jenna Lund, Becky Marsh, Elizabeth Marthaler, Michele Mazzitelli, Julie McConkey, Susan McMahon, Heather Miller, Ashley Miller, Betsy Miller, Lindsey (Mohr) Oliver, Melinda Most, Sheri Noel, Jill Nunnally, Carol Obermeir, Sandra Ohrt, Janice Osteen, Deb Pancoast, Jen Pancoast, Kim Parkinson, Amber Pauli, Jaime Pearson, Cindy Prowse, Juliet Quandt, Stephanie Resh, Sammie Sanchez, Olivia Schaefer, Michele Schenk, Carol Seaton, Julie Shadle, Anne Shepherd, Nora Shufelt, JoDee Smith, Tracy Spires, Kerry Stelling, Theresa Stricker, Sara (Sutter) Bonsall, Sherri ten Bensel, Fran Tranel, Kayte van der Kolk, Yvonne Veit, Sylvia Vickers, Cindy Walz, Kirsten Webers, Jen White, Katie Wight, Laura Wilson, Melissa Wiseman, Amy Zimmer, Jeannette
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Husker Men’s Team Awards Team Captains
Year 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983
Captain(s) Hometown Jesse Adams Ogallala, Neb. Trevor Vidlak Lincoln, Neb. David Adams York, Neb. Anthony Oberle Sioux City, Iowa David Adams York, Neb. Kyle Custer Cambridge, Neb. Brian Parr Fremont, Neb. Peter van der Westhuizen Kempton Park, South Africa Alec Maduza Shorewood, Wis. Bryce Dickmeyer Fremont, Neb. Bryce Dickmeyer Fremont, Neb. Aaron Nasers Battle Creek, Mich. Kyle Doperalski Wamego, Kan. Eric Rasmussen North Platte, Neb. Dana Carne Omaha, Neb. Ian Gray Eugene, Ore. Ian Gray Eugene, Ore. Marcus Witter Kearney, Neb. Aaron Carrizales Morrill, Neb. Lou Petricca Mount Prospect, Ill. Aaron Johnson Columbus, Neb. David Olson Bellevue, Neb. Brady Bonsall Burwell, Neb. Brady Bonsall Burwell, Neb. Chad Jansen Lee’s Summit, Mo. David Iteffa Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Kevin Clark Auburn, Neb. Pat Day Omaha, Neb. Joe Kirby Jefferson City, Mo. Frank Graham Nebraska City, Neb. Frank Graham Nebraska City, Neb. Bryan Clark Auburn, Neb. Kraig Vanderbeek Lincoln, Neb. Kirk Gottschalk Wahoo, Neb. Tom Hoffman Exeter, Neb. Mark Gokie Kearney, Neb.
Most Valuable Runner
Year 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983
Athlete Hometown David Adams York, Neb. David Adams York, Neb. David Adams York, Neb. Peter van der Westhuizen Kempton Park, South Africa Brian Parr Fremont, Neb. Peter van der Westhuizen Kempton Park, South Africa Eric Rasmussen North Platte, Neb. Dana Carne Omaha, Neb. James Bowler Alcester, Warwickshire, England James Bowler Alcester, Warwickshire, England Marcus Witter Kearney, Neb. Marcus Witter Kearney, Neb. Marcus Witter Kearney, Neb. Cleophas Boor Kapsabet, Kenya Jonah Kiptarus Kapsabet, Kenya Brady Bonsall Burwell, Neb. Kevin Miiller Rugby, N.D. Kevin Miiller Rugby, N.D. David Iteffa Addis Ababa, Ethiopia David Iteffa Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Joe Kirby Jefferson City, Mo. Joe Kirby Jefferson City, Mo. Jacques van Rensburg Bloemfontein, South Africa Jean Verster Sasolburg, South Africa Jody Fischer Gillette, Wyo. Jean Verster Sasolburg, South Africa Kurt Russell Flint, Mich. Wally Duffy Shenandoah, Iowa
Most Improved Runner
Year 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
Athlete Trevor Vidlak Brad Doering Brad Doering Kyle Custer Alec Maduza Bryce Dickmeyer Bryce Dickmeyer
Hometown Lincoln, Neb. Yuba City, Calif. Yuba City, Calif. Cambridge, Neb. Shorewood, Wis. Fremont, Neb. Fremont, Neb.
2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983
Eric Dall Scottsdale, Ariz. Eric Rasmussen North Platte, Neb. Paul Wilson Wahoo, Neb. Aaron Carrizales Morrill, Neb. Aaron Carrizales Morrill, Neb. Todd Tripple Gering, Neb. Aaron Johnson Columbus, Neb. Jim Vance Indianapolis, Ind. Jim Vance Indianapolis, Ind. Brady Bonsall Burwell, Neb. Brady Bonsall Burwell, Neb. Erik Skaden Sacramento, Calif. Kevin Miiller Rugby, N.D. Frank Lee Pocatello, Idaho Kevin Clark Auburn, Neb. Pat Day Omaha, Neb. Joe Kirby Jefferson City, Mo. Doug Mascher Gretna, Neb. Bryan Clark Auburn, Neb. Kirk Gottschalk Wahoo, Neb. Gerard O’Callaghan County Cork, Ireland
Letterwinners
Student-Athlete Adam, Marc Adams, David Adams, Jesse Alden, Claude Allen, Edgar Amberson, A.B. Anderson, Lewis Bachkora, Charles Banks, Tom Barta, Jed Bates, William Batie, J. Russell Bauman, H.O. Blackburn, Leston Blaser, Roy Bonsall, Brady Boor, Cleophas Bowler, James Bowman, Claire Broekzitter, Jeroen Brownlee, John Cales, Thomas Carlson, Jared Carne, Dana Carrizales, Aaron Chaddereon, Norris Clark, Bryan Clark, Kevin Clinard, Marc Conahan, Matt Cook, William Coulter, Steve Cudmore, Dave Cummings, Emerie Custer, Kyle Dall, Eric Davis, Phillip Day, Pat Dickmeyer, Bryce Diers, Harold Doering, Brad Doperalski, Kyle Draheim, David Duffy, Wally Elwood, Todd Etherton, Louis Falcon, Peter Fischer, George Fischer, Jody Foster, Kyle Ganz, Jeff Gardner, Maurice Garringer, Luke Garvey, Philip George, Ralph Ginn, Bobby Goetze, Hartmann Gokie, Mark Gottschalk, Kirk
Year(s) Lettered 1983 2008-09-10 2008-09-10 1906-07-08 1920 1908-09-10 1909-10-11 1920 1989-91 1999-00-01 1910-11 1928 1907-08-09 1987-88 1932 1992-93-94-95 1996-97 2001-02 1921 1997 1937-38 1911 1999 2003 1996-99-00 1926-27 1984-85-86-87 1989-90-91-92 2001 2007 1939-40 1990 1983 1927 2006-07 2002-03 1999 1988-89-90 2004-05 1912 2008-09 2002 1993-94 1983 1990 1929 2007-08 1921 1986-87 1985 1996-97 1922 2001 1928-30 1908 1940 1913 1983 1984
Graham, Frank Graham, Harald Gray, Ian Grier, Brian Griffin, Carroll Gulizia, Todd Haskell, John Havenga, Leon Hayden, Jeremy Henning, Renier Hoffman, Tom Hyde, Alvin Iteffa, Banti Iteffa, David Jansen, Chad Janulewicz, Martin Johnson, Aaron Johnson, Glen Kamm, Mike Kennedy, Alfred Kibble, Clarence Kiptarus, Jonah Kirby, Joe Kratz, Golden Kretzler, Harry Kosman, Hunter Lamme, Alex Lee, Frank Lewis, James Maiyo, Philip Maduza, Alec Mascher, Doug Mason, Mike McCartney, Ellis McMaster, J.L. Meyer, Kurt Miiller, Kevin Milek, W.A. Morrow, George Myers, Mike Nelsen, Johannes Nuernberger, Gordeon O’Callaghan, Gerard Oberle, Anthony Olson, David Parr, Brian Petit, Kirk Petricca, Lou Rasmussen, Eric Rhodes, David Ross, Jack Russell, Kurt Scheer, Aaron Schultz, Jacob Searle, James Seger, Henry Skaden, Erik Skinner, Jeremy Smith, Tony Somer, Bryce States, Herbert Thies, Eric Thomas, Mikel Tolgyesi, Balazs Tripple, Todd Trump, Earle van der Westhuizen, Peter van Rensburg, Jacques Vance, Jim Vanderbeek, Kraig Verster, Jean Vidlak, Trevor Wandzilak, Scott White, Earl Williams, Tim Williams, Walter Wilson, Paul Witter, Marcus Wyatt, Kyle Zimmerman, Paul
1986-87-88-89 1986-87-88-89 2000-01 1987 1927-28-29 2007-09-10 1922 1985 1996 1991-92-93-94 1983-84 1921-22 1993 1990-91-92-93 1993-94 1928 1996-97 1926-27 1999-00-01-02 1911 1927 1996 1987-88-89-90 1912 1920 1999 1994-96 1990 1923-24-25 1996 2006 1986-87 1996 1926 1913 1988 1991-92-93-94 1909-1910 1930-31 1992-93 1920 1930 1983-85 2008-09-10 1995-96 2005-06 1989 1995-96-97-98 2000-01-02-04 1992 1924-25 1983-84 1995-96 1923 1925 1930 1992 1992 1998 2008 1904 2007 2007-08 1994-95-96 1997-98-99 1908 2005-07 1988-89 1994-95-96-98 1984-85-86-87 1985-86-87 2010 2001 1907 2001 1920-21 2001-02 1997-98-99-00 2000-01-02 1923-24-25
Note: 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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Meet
Location
Time
Saturday, Sept. 3
Creighton/UNO Classic
Omaha, Neb. (UNO Chili Greens)
Saturday, Sept. 17
Woody Greeno/Nebraska Invitational Lincoln, Neb. (Pioneers Park)
Saturday, Oct. 1
South Dakota State Classic
Brookings, S.D. (Edgebrooke Golf Course)
Friday, Oct. 14
Wisconsin adidas Invitational
Madison, Wis. (Ridge Golf Course)
Sunday, Oct. 30
Big Ten Championships
Champaign, Ill. (Illinois Arboretum)
Saturday, Nov. 12
NCAA Midwest Regional
DeKalb, Ill. (Northern Illinois CC Course)
Monday, Nov. 21
NCAA Championships
Terre Haute, Ind. (LaVern Gibson CC Course) 11 a.m./12:45 p.m.
8/8:45 a.m. 10/10:45 a.m. 9:25/10 a.m. 1/1:45 p.m. 10:45/11:45 a.m. 11 a.m./12:15 p.m.
All times central and subject to change. For updated schedule information, please visit Huskers.com. 2011 Nebraska Cross Country Team - Front row (from left): Milena Stoicev, Sarah Plambeck, Martina Barinova, Jessica Furlan, Sarah Larson, Sam Morabe. Second row (from left): Ashley Miller, Erica Hamik, Isabel Andrade, Hannah Edwards, Katie White. Third row (from left): Dani Dapo, Grant Duffy, Jesse Adams, Trevor Vidlak. Back row (from left): Anthony Pittman, Brad Doering, Connor Gibson, Peter Falcon, Tommy Brinn, Brett Grieb, Jarren Heng, Alney Tobias, Adam Mitteis.