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Welcome to Nebraska Men’s Golf Table of Contents
Introduction/Outlook........................... 1-7
Nebraska Quick Facts.................................................. 1 2015-16 Outlook/Schedule........................................2-3 Home Courses............................................................. 4 Nebraska Golf Academy.............................................. 5 Big Ten Conference..................................................... 6 Big Ten Conference Team Capsules........................... 7
The Huskers....................................... 8-20
Head Coach Bill Spangler.........................................8-9 Assistant Coach Judd Cornell.................................... 10 Aaron Wong............................................................... 11 Mike Colgate.............................................................. 12 Justin Jennings........................................................... 13 Ben Maschka.............................................................. 14 Clayton Peterson........................................................ 15 Jace Guthmiller.......................................................... 16 Dylan McCabe............................................................ 17 Joel Sneed................................................................. 18 Sean Song.................................................................. 19 Jackson Wendling...................................................... 20
Administration................................. 22-24
Director of Athletics Shawn Eichorst.......................... 22 Administrators - Harvey Perlman/Keith Zimmer..............23 Support Staff and Media Information.......................... 24
History and Records....................... 25-31
2014-15 Review/Statistics.....................................25-26 Awards, Honors, All-Time Results.............................. 27 School Records.....................................................28-29 All-Time Letterwinners................................................ 30 Conference Tournament/Postseason History............ 31
This is Nebraska.............................. 32-44
Golf Facilities/Home Courses..................................... 32 Championship Facilities............................................. 33 Academic Success................................................34-35 Academic Experience................................................. 36 Life Skills.................................................................... 37 Leading the Way...................................................38-39 Lincoln and Nebraska Life.....................................40-41 Nebraska’s National Power...................................42-43 Nebraska Golf............................................................ 44
Nebraska Quick Facts Location...................................................... Lincoln, Neb. Population.......................................................... 268,738 Enrollment............................................................ 25,260 Founded....................................................Feb. 15, 1869 Chancellor................................ Harvey S. Perlman, J.D. President ........................................ Hank Bounds, Ph.D Director of Athletics................................ Shawn Eichorst Colors................................................ Scarlet and Cream Nickname..................................... Cornhuskers/Huskers Conference.............................................................. Big Ten Affiliation................................................ NCAA Division I Home Facilities..................................Firethorn Golf Club ............................................Wilderness Ridge Golf Club Head Coach........................ Bill Spangler (15th Season) Asst. Coach........................... Judd Cornell (3rd Season) Spangler’s Phone................................... (402) 472-6472 Spangler’s E-mail ...................wspangler@huskers.com Men’s Golf Secretary....................................Karin Fusco Office Phone........................................... (402) 472-4808 Address..................................................... 202 Coliseum ...........................................................Lincoln, NE 68588
The 2015-16 Nebraska men’s golf team features seven newcomers to the Husker roster.
University Administration Chancellor............................... Harvey S. Perlman, J.D. President................................... Hank M. Bounds, Ph.D Institutional Representative.................... Jo Potuto, J.D. Board of Regents....................... Timothy Clare, Lincoln .......................................................... Hal Daub, Omaha ................................................. Howard Hawks, Omaha ............................................... Bob Phares, North Platte ..................................................... Jim Pillen, Columbus ................................................Robert Schafer, Beatrice ....................................... Kent Schroeder, J.D. Kearney ...............................................Bob Whitehouse, Omaha Student Regents Nebraska-Lincoln........................................ Thien Chau Nebraska-Kearney.................................. Evan Calhoun Nebraska-Omaha........................................Brock Lewis Nebraska-Medical Center.........................Andrew Shaw
Athletic Department Director of Athletics............................... Shawn Eichorst Executive Associate Athletic Directors Development, Ticketing & Events..............Marc Boehm CFO...............................................................John Jentz Academics............................................. Dennis Leblanc Senior Woman Administrator.....................Pat Logsdon Performance & Strategic Research......Steve Waterfield Senior Associate Athletic Directors Facilities & Capital Planning......................... Bob Burton Compliance............................................. Jamie Vaughn Marketing & Communications......................David Witty Life Skills & N Club....................................Keith Zimmer Associate Athletic Directors Athletic Medicine................................ Dr. Lonnie Albers Community, Governmental & Charitable Relations........ .............................................................. Chris Anderson Facilities & Events......................................... Butch Hug Capital Planning & Construction................. John Ingram Development & Ticket Operations..... Diane Mendenhall Assistant Athletic Directors Ticketing.......................................................Holly Adam Strength & Conditioning...............................Boyd Epley Facilities......................................................Eric Haynes HuskerVision................................................ Shot Kleen Communications...........................................Keith Mann Digital Communications.............................. Kelly Mosier Compliance..............................................Laure Ragoss Marketing & Fan Experience......................Jason Rathe
Nebraska Communications
Nebraska Men’s Golf Contact....................Collin Stange Phone..................................................... (402) 472-0694 E-mail..................................collin.stange@huskers.com Media Relations Fax............................... (402) 472-2005 Assistant A.D./Communications....................Keith Mann Director of Operations..................................Jeff Griesch Associate Director..............................Shamus McKnight Assistant Director...........................................Matt Smith Assistant Director...................................... Jeremy Foote Assistant Director........................................ Nate Pohlen Director of Photography............................... Scott Bruhn Design Specialist......................................... Annie Wood Administrative Assistant............................. Vicki Capazo Address...................................... One Memorial Stadium ................................................. Lincoln, NE 68588-0123
Media Information Your communications contact for the 2015-16 men's golf season is Collin Stange. Photographs, feature ideas and statistics are available through the Communications Office. Interviews with Coach Bill Spangler and team members should be arranged through Nebraska Communications, preferably 24 hours in advance. Generally, the Huskers will practice during the mid- and late-afternoon at Firethorn Golf Club or Wilderness Ridge Golf Course. Nebraska Communications issues news releases that feature previews of upcoming competitions and tournament recaps, as well as updated statistics. Releases are e-mailed to local media and are available on Huskers.com. If you wish to have golf releases e-mailed to you, contact Collin Stange in the Nebraska Communications Office at collin.stange@huskers.com. Huskers.com is the official website of University of Nebraska athletics and contains information on all 24 varsity sports.
Credits
The 2015-16 Nebraska Men’s Golf Media Guide was written, designed and edited by Communications Student Assistant Collin Stange. Covers were designed by Amanda Walla and Annie Wood. Editing assistance was provided by Communications Director Keith Mann and Director of Operations Jeff Griesch. Photography by Scott Bruhn of the Nebraska Athletic Department, Ken Emmons and Kelly L. Neemann. Special thanks to Head Coach Bill Spangler for his assistance with the production of the media guide. The 2015-16 Nebraska Men’s Golf Media Guide can be downloaded for free at Huskers.com.
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New Huskers Look to Make an Impact in 2015-16 Seven newcomers hope to make an immediate impact on a young Nebraska men’s golf team in 2015-16. While returning Huskers Justin Jennings, Ben Maschka and Aaron Wong will take on significant leadership roles for the Big Red, newcomers Michael Colgate, Jace Guthmiller, Dylan McCabe, Clayton Peterson, Joel Sneed, Sean Song and Jackson Wendling will combine forces to form a new-look Nebraska team this season. “It is rare that we add so many players in a recruiting class, but we lost five seniors with a lot of experience,” Nebraska Coach Bill Spangler said. “Each young man in this class has an opportunity to compete right away.” Jennings, who made a significant impact for the Huskers as a sophomore in 2014-15, competed in all but two tournaments a year ago. The junior from Amarillo, Texas, compiled a 77.23 stroke average. He notched his top finish of the season at the Wyoming/Southern Dunes Invitational in Maricopa, Ariz., when he tied for 42nd. The two-time Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll member had his best round at the Denver Desert Shootout, firing a 3-over par 219 to finish 15 strokes behind the medalist in a tie for 48th. Jennings, a finance major, also earned academic AllBig Ten honors for the first time in his career in the spring. Another Husker who contributed in 2014-15 was Maschka. The sophomore from Omaha competed in four tournaments for the Big Red as a freshman, while compiling an 80.83 stroke average. His best tournament finish came at the Southern Dunes Invitational, where he tied for 47th. Maschka added his best round of the season with a 71 at the Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate on Oct. 21, 2014. He went on to post his best 54-hole score with a 12-over par 225. Wong competed in one tournament as a junior in 2014-15. The 2016 senior from Chandler, Ariz., fired a 13-over 229 at the Hawkeye Invitational as he went on to tie for 52nd. Wong, an advertising and public relations/ broadcasting major, also earned academic All-Big Ten
accolades for the second time in his career in the spring. Michael Colgate comes to Lincoln as a transfer from Nebraska-Kearney. Colgate, a junior from Sarasota, Fla., compiled a 74.52 stroke average in two seasons at UNK before coming to NU. Over the summer of 2015, Colgate won the Nebraska Match Play Championship 5 & 4. Nebraska Coach Bill Spangler said Colgate could be counted on as a leader in his first year with the Husker program. “He gives us instant experience at the national level with success,” Spangler said. In addition to Colgate, the Huskers added another transfer to the roster with sophomore Clayton Peterson. A Lincoln native, Peterson spent the 2014-15 season competing for Southeast Community College. In his freshman season at SCC, Peterson captured first-team NJCAA Division II AllAmerica honors while helping SCC to the NJCAA Region IX championship. Another Nebraska native, Sean Song was one of the state’s top junior golfers. The freshman from Omaha won the 2015 Nebraska Junior PGA Championship by four strokes at Wilderness Ridge in Lincoln. The Omaha Burke graduate also tied for 12th at the Class A State Championship in 2014.” “Sean has a terrific golf swing and is a hard worker who will only get better with experience,” Spangler said. Jace Guthmiller, who joins the Huskers from just north of the Nebraska border in Yankton, S.D., adds power to a solid class of five freshmen. A big hitter, Guthmiller captured the Yankton Boys Invitational title on the third playoff hole in September of 2014. He also finished ninth at the SDHSAA Class AA Boys Golf Championships after carding rounds of 79 and 74. “Jace is a big kid who hits it far and has shown the ability to go low,” Spangler said. Another golfer from near the Nebraska border, Dylan McCabe joins the Big Red from Sioux City, Iowa. McCabe was named the 2014 Sioux City Journal Siouxland Playerof-the-Year after becoming the youngest golfer to win the Tri-State Master at age 16.
Junior Justin Jennings is Nebraska’s most experienced returning golfer after competing in all but two tournaments for the Huskers as a sophomore in 2014-15.
Junior Michael Colgate joins the Huskers in 2015-16 after playing his first two seasons at Nebraska-Kearney. “Dylan has excelled on the national stage and has a variety of shots in his arsenal,” Spangler said. Jackson Wendling brings a strong junior golf resume with him to Nebraska from Effingham, Ill. An HP AllAmerican from the American Junior Golf Association, Wendling was also a three-time All-Apollo Conference selection at Effingham High School. “Jackson has a ton of national tournament experience,” Spangler said. “He brings great swing mechanics and an excellent work ethic, and will be a great teammate.” Joel Sneed rounds out the five-member freshman class for the Huskers in 2015-16. Sneed won the Michigan Division 4 State Finals with a score of 147. The Leland, Mich., native also won the Region 16 championship with a 68. “He is dedicated and is a grinder,” Spangler said. “Joel also brings national experience to our program.” The Huskers open the fall campaign on Sept. 8 by traveling to the Colorado-Ballyneal Challenge in Holyoke. After the one-day event in Colorado, the Huskers travel to Normal, Ill., for the D.A. Weibring Intercollegiate, Sept. 13-14. Two weeks later the Huskers compete at the Jackrabbit Invitational at the Prairie Golf Club in Valentine, Neb., Sept. 26-28. The Big Red continue the fall at the Bruce Fossum Memorial at Point O’ Woods Golf Club in Benton Harbor, Mich., Oct. 5-6. Nebraska closes the fall campaign at the Maryland Invitational at historic Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Oct. 19-20. Nebraska opens the spring season at the Big Ten Match Play in Palm Coast, Fla., Feb. 12-13. One week later, the Huskers travel to Palm Desert, Calif., for the Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate, Feb. 19-21. The Huskers head to Arizona for the Michigan Desert Mountain Invitational in Scottsdale, March 5-6. They return to Arizona two weeks later for the Desert Shootout at the Palm Valley Country Club in Goodyear, March 18-19. Nebraska opens April at the Seattle Redhawk Invitational, April 4-5, before returning to the Midwest to compete at the Iowa Invitational in Iowa City, April 16-17. The Huskers head to Victoria National in Newburgh, Ind., for the Big Ten Championships, April 22-24, with hopes of qualifying for NCAA Regionals, May 16-18.
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The 2015-16 Nebraska men’s golf team: Back row (from left): Clayton Peterson, Dylan McCabe, Joel Sneed, Jackson Wendling, Jace Guthmiller. Front row (from left): Sean Song, Justin Jennings, Mike Colgate, Aaron Wong. Not pictured: Ben Maschka
2015-16 Nebraska Golf Schedule FALL
Date Sept. 8 Sept. 13-14 Sept. 26-28 Oct. 5-6 Oct. 19-20
SPRING
Date Feb. 12-13 Feb. 19-21 March 5-6 March 18-19 April 4-5 April 16-17 April 22-24 May 16-18 May 27-June 1
Tournament Colorado-Ballyneal Challenge D.A. Weibring Intercollegiate Jackrabbit Invitational Bruce Fossum Memorial Maryland Invitational
Location Holyoke, Colo. Normal, Ill. Valentine, Neb. Benton Harbor, Mich. Rockville, Md.
Course Ballyneal Golf Club Weibring Golf Club The Prairie Club Point O’ Woods Golf Club Woodmont Country Club
Tournament Big Ten Match Play Championship Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate Michigan Desert Mountain Invitational Desert Shootout Seattle Redhawk Invitational Iowa Invitational Big Ten Championships NCAA Regionals NCAA Championships
Location Palm Coast, Fla. Palm Desert, Calif. Scottsdale, Ariz. Goodyear, Ariz. Seattle, Wash. Iowa City, Iowa Newburgh, Ind. Selected Sites Eugene, Ore.
Course Hammock Beach Resort The Classic Club Desert Mountain Palm Valley Country Club Chambers Bay Golf Club Finkbine Golf Course Victoria National Selected Sites Eugene Country Club
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Home Courses The Nebraska men’s golf team practices at two of the finest facilities in the Midwest: Wilderness Ridge (bottom) is a public course that opened in 2001, and ranks among the top courses in the area. In addition to a demanding championship layout, Wilderness Ridge features one of the top indoor practice facilities in Nebraska. The clubhouse at Wilderness Ridge was also recognized by Golf Inc. magazine as one of the best new facilities in the nation in 2003. The Huskers also regularly practice at Firethorn Golf Club (top). Home to the 2002 Division III Men’s Golf Championship, the Pete Dye designed course was rated 36th among the top 100 modern courses in the country. Firethorn has also hosted the 96th U.S. Women’s Amateur. Firethorn is a target-oriented course with naturally flourishing shrubs and grasses.
Firethorn Golf Club Designer Pete Dye Year Opened 1986 Website firethorngolfclub.com Location Lincoln, Neb. 9301 Firethorn Lane Lincoln, NE 68520 Par/Yardage 71/6,786 Highlights “Top 5 best courses in Nebraska” Golf Digest, 2011 Hosted Nebraska’s Fairway Club Invitational 1999-2005 Hosted 2002 NCAA Division III Men’s National Championship Hosted 1996 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship
Wilderness Ridge
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Designer Jim White Year Opened 2001 Website wildernessridgegolf.com Location Lincoln, Neb. 1800 Wilderness Woods Place Lincoln, NE 68512 Par/Yardage 71/7,107 Highlights Nebraska’s primary practice facility Home to one of Nebraska’s finest indoor practice facilities “One of the best new facilities in the nation” Golf Inc., 2003
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Nebraska Golf Academy The Nebraska Golf Academy is a unique indoor golf training facility that offers more than 2,000 square feet of indoor putting and chipping surface located at Wilderness Ridge Golf Club. The Academy has seven covered, heated hitting bays and two teaching bays fully equipped with video and equipment analysis. The Nebraska men’s golf team practices regularly at the Academy during the winter months.
The indoor putting and chipping facility (middle left) and the heated hitting bays (bottom) are the features of the Nebraska Golf Academy. The bays look out on the Wilderness Ridge driving range.
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Big Ten Conference
Known as one of intercollegiate sports’ most successful undertakings, the Big Ten is home to a lineage of legendary names and an ongoing tradition of developing strong leaders. Even in its infancy, the conference established itself as the preeminent collection of institutions in the nation, where the pursuit of academic excellence prevailed as the definitive goal. The history of the Big Ten traces back 120 years to the Palmer House hotel in Chicago, where on Jan. 11, 1895, then-Purdue president James H. Smart and leaders from the University of Chicago, University of Illinois, University of Michigan, University James E. Delany of Minnesota, Northwestern University and University of Commissioner Wisconsin set out to organize and develop principles for the regulation of intercollegiate athletics. At that meeting, a blueprint for the administration of college athletics under the direction of appointed faculty representatives was outlined. The presidents’ first known action “restricted eligibility for athletics to bonafide, full-time students who were not delinquent in their studies.” That important legislation, along with other legislation that would follow in the coming years, served as the primary building block for intercollegiate athletics. On Feb. 8, 1896, one faculty member from each of those seven universities met at the same Palmer House and officially established the mechanics of the conference, which was officially incorporated as the “Intercollegiate Conference Athletic Association” in 1905. Indiana University and the State University of Iowa became the eighth and ninth members in 1899. In 1908, Michigan briefly withdrew its membership, and in 1912 Ohio State University joined the conference, bringing its membership total back to nine. Upon Michigan’s return in 1917, the conference was first referred to as the “Big Ten” by media members, and that name was eventually incorporated in 1987. As the 1900s opened, faculty representatives established rules for intercollegiate athletics that were novel for the time. As early as 1904, the faculty approved legislation that required eligible athletes to meet entrance requirements and to have completed a full year’s work, along with having one year of residence. In 1901, the first Big Ten Championship event was staged when the outdoor track and field championships were held at the University of Chicago. The debut event marked what is now a staple of conference competition. Today, the Big Ten sponsors 28 official sports, 14 for men and 14 for women, including the addition of men’s ice hockey and men’s and women’s lacrosse the last two years. Big Ten schools compete in a total of 42 sports, furthering the conference’s commitment to broad-based programming and providing more participation opportunities than any conference in the country. One of the conference’s proudest traditions began in 1902 when Michigan took on Stanford in the Rose Bowl, the nation’s first bowl game. Big Ten teams only appeared in Pasadena twice before the conference signed an exclusive contract with the Tournament of Roses in 1946, making it the first bowl game with permanent conference affiliations. But Michigan’s appearance in 1902 cultivated a relationship that has endured for more than a century. Coupling the academic goals set forth by the leaders of the charter members of the conference and their steadfast commitment to athletics, the conference instituted the Big Ten Medal of Honor in 1915. It is awarded annually by each conference institution to a student of the graduating class who has attained the greatest proficiency in scholarship and athletics. It is the most prestigious honor a student competing in Big Ten athletics can receive. In 1922, Major John L. Griffith became the conference’s first “Commissioner of Athletics.” Griffith was the first of five men to assume the role of commissioner in the conference’s history, followed by Kenneth L. “Tug” Wilson in 1945, Bill Reed in 1961, Wayne Duke in 1971 and current commissioner James E. Delany in 1989. After nearly 30 years with 10 members, the conference consolidated to nine schools when the University of Chicago formally withdrew its membership in 1946. Michigan State College (now Michigan State University) was added to the Big Ten three years later, bringing the number of affiliated conference schools to 10 once again. In 1955, the Big Ten formulated a revenue-sharing model designed to pool all football television rights of its members and share those proceeds equally. The conference and its members continue to utilize a revenue-sharing model, dividing media rights, bowl payouts and other profits among all conference institutions. While academics have always played an integral role in the conference, presidents of the Big Ten member institutions formalized the primacy of academics with the establishment of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) in 1958. The CIC was formed as an academic consortium of all Big Ten universities and founding conference member Chicago. In 2013, the 15 schools currently constituting the CIC produced over $10 billion in funded research, $4 billion more than any other conference. In one of Duke’s first actions as commissioner, he oversaw the adoption of the Big Ten Advisory Commission in 1972, designed to study conference programs and make suggestions which would further Big Ten objectives. The Advisory Commission enlists former students that competed in Big Ten athletics to serve as liaisons to the NCAA’s Diversity and Inclusion Department, the Big Ten Student-Athlete Advisory Commission and other organizations. In 1981, the conference presidents and chancellors endorsed a proposal that enabled universities to affiliate their women’s intercollegiate programs with the conference, and the first conference championships for women were staged that fall. The Big Ten was the first conference to voluntarily adopt male and female participation goals after launching its Gender Equity Action Plan in 1992. In December of 1989, the conference agreed in principle to invite Pennsylvania State University for membership. On June 4, 1990, the Council of Presidents officially voted
to integrate Penn State into the conference, giving the Big Ten 11 members. In 2004, the Big Ten implemented a pilot program of instant replay for college football. Following the season, the conference forwarded replay proposals to the NCAA regarding the future use of instant replay, where it approved country-wide testing in 2005. In 2006, the NCAA approved the use of instant replay for all conferences. In 2006, Commissioner Delany announced the creation of the first conference-owned television network, a 20-year agreement with Fox Networks to create what would become the Big Ten Network (BTN). Launched on Aug. 30, 2007, BTN now produces more than 1,000 events across all platforms each year. BTN is in more than 60 million homes in the United States and Canada through the nation’s major cable, satellite and telco providers and more than 300 additional cable operators across the country. BTN2Go is the digital extension of BTN, delivering live and on-demand programming to computers, smartphones and tablets and also is accessible outside the United States, Canada and the Caribbean via BTN2Go International. On June 11, 2010, the Big Ten Council of Presidents/Chancellors (COP/C) approved a formal membership application by the University of Nebraska, expanding the conference to 12 institutions. Nebraska officially joined the Big Ten Conference on July 1, 2011. The conference expanded its footprint further in 2012 when the COP/C approved formal membership applications from the University of Maryland and Rutgers University on Nov. 19 and 20, respectively. Maryland and Rutgers became official Big Ten members on July 1, 2014, giving the conference almost 9,500 students participating in intercollegiate athletics and more than 11,000 participation opportunities on 350 teams. In the fall of 2013, the Big Ten opened a new conference headquarters and meeting center in Rosemont, Ill. The newly constructed building is located 10 minutes from O’Hare Airport and has been designed to fully service the needs of more than 350 meetings annually for Big Ten and CIC-related committees and coaches groups. The new headquarters also features an interactive digital museum - the Big Ten Experience – which opened to the public on June 7, 2014, and brings the conference’s storied academic and athletic history to life. For more information on the Big Ten Experience, go to bigten.org. In June 2014, the Big Ten opened a second office in New York City, featuring both office and meeting space in Midtown Manhattan. Three Big Ten staff members are based in the New York City office to provide expanded coverage and service, while other conference and institutional administrators utilize the space as necessary when conducting business on the East Coast. The Big Ten and its member institutions also have access to satellite office space in Washington, D.C. Delany and his staff work to meet the educational needs of students competing in intercollegiate athletics to allow them to excel in all areas of their lives. The conference office manages 28 championships and tournaments, offers legislative and compliance services, oversees the production and distribution of nearly 1,400 events annually, provides staff services to coaching and administrative personnel and services media and fans interest for information on the Big Ten Conference. More than 120 years after its inception, the Big Ten remains a national leader in intercollegiate athletics on and off the field. Big Ten programs have combined to win more than 450 team and 1,800 individual national championships, consistently taking home individual honors for athletic and academic accomplishments and fulfilling the Big Ten’s mission of academic achievement and athletic success.
Big Ten Administration Commissioner..................................................................................... James E. Delany Deputy Commissioner.............................................................................. Brad Traviolia Deputy Commissioner of Public Affairs........................................................Diane Dietz Senior Associate Commissioner-Television Administration..................Mark D. Rudner Associate Commissioner-Championships................................................ Wendy Fallen Associate Commissioner-Communications.............................................Scott Chipman Associate Commissioner-Compliance.......................................................Chad Hawley Associate Commissioner-Football & Basketball Operations................ Andrea Williams Associate Commissioner-Men’s Basketball............................................. Rick Boyages Associate Commissioner-Policy................................................................Chad Hawley Assistant Commissioner-Technology................................................ Mike McComiskey Associate Commissioner-Branding........................................................... Robin Jentes
Big Ten Communications Staff Chief Communications Officer......................................................................Diane Dietz Associate Commissioner-Communications.............................................Scott Chipman Associate Director of Communications...................................................Brett McWethy Associate Director of Communications................................................Adam Augustine Assistant Director of Communications..........................................................Katie Kane Assistant Director of Communications..................................................... Bryson Jones Robert Hammel Communications Intern........................................Mary Kate Campbell
Contact the Big Ten Office 5440 Park Place Rosemont, IL, 60018 Phone: (847) 696-1010 bigten.org
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Big Ten Conference Teams at a Glance Illinois Fighting Illini
Northwestern Wildcats
Indiana Hoosiers
Ohio State Buckeyes
Iowa Hawkeyes
Penn State Nittany Lions
Maryland Terrapins
Purdue Boilermakers
Michigan Wolverines
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Michigan State Spartans
Wisconsin Badgers
Minnesota Golden Gophers
2016 Big Ten Championships Dates............................................. April 24-26, 2015 Location............................................ Newburgh, Ind. Course.............................................Victoria National
Location................................Urbana-Champaign, Ill. Home Course....................Stone Creek Golf Course 2015 Big Ten Finish.............................................. 1st 2015 NCAA Finish.................................... Semifinals Head Coach............................................ Mike Small Website............................................ fightingillini.com Top Players........... Thomas Detry, Charlie Danielson
Location.........................................Bloomington, Ind. Home Course.................................... IU Golf Course 2015 Big Ten Finish............................................12th 2015 NCAA Finish.............................................DNQ Head Coach........................................... Mike Mayer Website..............................................iuhoosiers.com Top Players........................Keegan Vega, Max Kollin
Location..................................... Iowa City, Iowa Home Course...................Finkbine Golf Course 2015 Big Ten Finish..................................... 2nd 2015 NCAA Finish.T-6th (New Haven Regional) Head Coach...................................... Tyler Stith Website...............................hawkeyesports.com Top Players... Carson Schaake, Raymond Knoll
Location........................................ College Park, Md. Home Course.........................Maryland Golf Course 2015 Big Ten Finish............................................10th 2015 NCAA Finish.............................................DNQ Head Coach................................Jason Rodenhaver Website................................................. umterps.com Top Players........................ Victor Fox, David Kocher
Location.......................................... Ann Arbor, Mich. Home Course............................. U of M Golf Course 2015 Big Ten Finish............................................ 11th 2015 NCAA Finish............... 7th (Washington Regional) Head Coach........................................ Chris Whitten Website................................................ mgoblue.com Top Players...................... Kyle Mueller, Chris O’Neill
Location..................................... East Lansing, Mich. Home Course................... Forest Akers Golf Course 2015 Big Ten Finish..............................................9th 2015 NCAA Finish.............................................DNQ Head Coach.......................................Casey Lubahn Website......................................... msuspartans.com Top Players............... Mitch Rutledge, Charlie Netzel
Location.......................................Minneapolis, Minn. Home Course........................ TPC of the Twin Cities 2015 Big Ten Finish.......................................... T-3rd 2015 NCAA Finish.............................................DNQ Head Coach.........................................John Carlson Website......................................... gophersports.com Top Players............. Jose Mendez, Runar Arnorsson
Location................................................ Evanston, Ill. Home Course....................................Conway Farms 2015 Big Ten Finish..............................................7th 2015 NCAA Finish.............................................DNQ Head Coach........................................... David Inglis Website................................................ nusports.com Top Players...................... Dylan Wu, Josh Jamieson
Location........................................... Columbus, Ohio Home Course....................The Ohio State Golf Club 2015 Big Ten Finish...........................................T-5th 2015 NCAA Finish...........8th (New Haven Regional) Head Coach..........................................Jay Moseley Website................................ ohiostatebuckeyes.com Top Players......................... Clark Engle, Tee-K Kelly
Location..................................... University Park, Pa. Home Course......................Penn State Golf Course 2015 Big Ten Finish.......................................... T-3rd 2015 NCAA Finish.......... 11th (Chapel Hill Regional) Head Coach.............................................. Greg Nye Website.......................................... gopsusports.com Top Players............................JD Dornes, Cole Miller
Location.....................................West Lafayette, Ind. Home Course....................................Ackerman Hills 2015 Big Ten Finish..............................................8th 2015 NCAA Finish............ T-5th (Lubbock Regional) Head Coach.......................................... Rob Bradley Website......................................... purduesports.com Top Players................ Austin Eoff, Stuart Macdonald
Location.......................................... Piscataway, N.J. Home Course.......... Rutgers University Golf Course 2015 Big Ten Finish............................................14th 2015 NCAA Finish.............................................DNQ Head Coach.......................................... Rob Schutte Website........................................ scarletknights.com Top Players................. Jonathon Chang, Toks Pedro
Location.............................................. Madison, Wis. Home Course............. University Ridge Golf Course 2015 Big Ten Finish...........................................T-5th 2015 NCAA Finish.............................................DNQ Head Coach...................................... Michael Burcin Website............................................ uwbadgers.com Top Players.......................... Matt Ross, Ben Skogen
2016 NCAA Regionals Dates..............................................May 16-18, 2016 Location..............................................Selected Sites Course................................................Selected Sites 2016 NCAA Championships Dates....................................... May 27-June 1, 2016 Location............................................... Eugene, Ore. Course.................................... Eugene Country Club
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BILL SPANGLER
HEAD COACH - 15TH SEASON - NEBRASKA (1985) Bill Spangler is in his 15th season at the helm of the Nebraska men’s golf program in 2015-16. The Lincoln native and NU graduate has a background of success at all levels in the game of golf, and the Huskers continue to make progress under his direction. Spangler is a natural fit to guide the Husker men’s golf program. He followed a strong junior career in the state with a standout collegiate career and a distinguished record in the national amateur ranks. Long regarded as one of the state’s top amateur players, Spangler served as an assistant coach with the Husker women’s golf program for seven seasons. He took the reins as men’s head coach in June of 2001, replacing Larry Romjue, who retired after 31 seasons as the Nebraska men’s coach. In his 14 seasons as head coach, Spangler has focused on building a strong program in the Midwest. A key part of Spangler’s building process has been keeping Nebraska’s top junior players in state and building around them. Once players are in the program, Spangler incorporates a coaching philosophy that encourages his golfers to focus on their strengths, while helping them refine and improve their mental approach to the game. Prior to the 2013-14 season, Spangler added former Husker Judd Cornell to his coaching staff as an assistant. Cornell played for Spangler from 2003 to 2006 before spending time on several professional tours. The confidence and commitment Spangler has injected into the Nebraska program allowed NU to record back-to-back NCAA Regional appearances in 2006 and 2007. Spangler also guided the men’s golf program to four consecutive Herman Awards (2011 to 2014), which recognizes the Husker team with the highest GPA. Dedicated to developing each player on and off the course, Spangler’s squad filled the Academic All-Big Ten team with six student-athletes in 2014-15, bringing his total of academic all-conference honorees to 65 in 14 seasons. Ross Dickson, Justin Jennings, Josh Reinertson, Mike Siwa, Aaron Wong and Nathan Wong earned accolades in 2015. Spangler’s first season in 2001-02 proved to be a confidence builder for the program. The Huskers recorded six top-10 team finishes, including a title at the Branson Creek Invitational, the program’s first team crown in three years. Jim Troy also captured an individual title at Kansas State’s Wildcat Invitational, helping the Huskers to a second-place finish. In Spangler’s second year, the Huskers continued to make progress. Nebraska featured a mix of experience
and youth, and Spangler’s leadership kept the Huskers on track. NU finished in the top six in seven tournaments in 2002-03, including five times during the spring. Three seniors led NU, while Spangler also oversaw the emergence of freshman Judd Cornell. Spangler ’s third Husker team made steady improvements from the fall to spring schedule. Nebraska finished second or higher in three consecutive tournaments in the spring, including a victory at the Pepsi-Cola Invitational. The Huskers’ spring success came despite a roster that included just two seniors and no juniors. In his fourth year, Spangler guided the Huskers to a season-opening home tournament victory at the Fairway Club Invitational, and the team went on to snag three more top-10 finishes in the fall. In the spring, the squad tallied four top-five spots as well as the second tournament victory of the year at the Branson Creek Invitational. The Huskers opened the 2005-06 season by winning their own Fairway Club Invitational at Firethorn Golf Club. Spangler’s team used the momentum of that victory to record three top-five finishes in the fall and put itself in position for an NCAA Regional berth. Nebraska continued its success into the spring season, where the Huskers placed in the top five four times, including a first-place finish at the Branson Creek Invitational in Branson, Mo., in April. Nebraska capped the year with a sixth-place finish at the Big 12 Championship, its highest in seven seasons. NU went on to make its first NCAA Regional appearance since 1999 and finished 22nd at the Central Regional. In 2006-07, Spangler’s squad finished second three times while recording seven top-five finishes for the second consecutive season. The Huskers again finished sixth at the Big 12 Championship and came in 21st at the NCAA Central Regional. Perhaps the best golfer in Spangler’s tenure, Brady Schnell capped a terrific career with an outstanding senior season in 2006-07. Schnell captured the Ron Moore Invitational title, while recording eight top-10 finishes and four top-five showings. Schnell finished third at the Big 12 Championship to become the first golfer under Spangler to earn All-Big 12 accolades. In 2007-08, freshmen Andrew Wyatt and Mike Coatman led NU to an 11th-place finish at the Big 12 Championship. Wyatt’s 75.33 stroke average was the best freshman mark posted by a Husker in 10 years, and Coatman competed in every round for Spangler. The following year, Spangler built for the future with his young Husker squad. Although the Huskers finished 11th at the Big 12 Championship for a second straight
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Team Tournament Titles Under Spangler
• Tournament Titles: 10 (last at 2012 Fairway Club Invitational)
Year
Event (teams entered)
2002
Branson Creek Invitational (13)
866
2004
Pepsi-Cola Invitational (10)
910
2004
Fairway Club Invitational (12)
903
2005
Branson Creek Invitational (10)
303
2005
Fairway Club Invitational (13)
903
2006
Branson Creek Invitational (11)
874
2010
Jackrabbit Invitational (17)
860
2010
Mizzou Intercollegiate (15)
857
2011
Fairway Club Invitational (12)
894
2012
Fairway Club Invitational (12)
899
• Top 3 Finishes: 31 (last at 2014 Oak Hill Intercollegiate) • Individual Titles: 6 (last Mike Coatman at 2010 Fairway Club Invitational) • Herman Team GPA Awards: 5 • Academic All-Big Ten Members: 26 • Academic All-Big 12 Members: 39 • Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll Awards: 41
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Seniors Calvin Freeman, Ross Dickson, Josh Reinertson and Mike Siwa led the 2014-15 team to six top-10 finishes. Freeman, who started every tournament during the season along with Dickson and Reinertson, led the Huskers with a 74.94 stroke average. Freeman’s year was highlighted by a tie for third at the Mark Simpson Colorado Invitational. Spangler’s goals have always been and remain building the Husker program into one of the conference’s best, and making Nebraska golf a permanent fixture in NCAA postseason competition. He has the knowledge to accomplish those goals after helping the Husker women’s program reach those same heights. During his seven seasons as an assistant to Nebraska women’s coach Robin Krapfl, the Huskers reached NCAA Regionals five times, including an appearance in the 2000 NCAA Championship. Spangler also experienced success in collegiate golf as a player. He was a member of the Arizona State golf team from 1980 to 1982, then transferred to Nebraska to play for Romjue. Spangler’s Husker career was highlighted by an individual and team victory at the 1984 Kansas Invitational, and he lettered for Nebraska in both 1984 and 1985. In addition to his collegiate accomplishments, Spangler racked up an impressive amateur golf resume starting as a junior player and continuing to the present. He captured his first state championship in 1979, winning the Nebraska Junior Amateur at Beatrice Country Club. Spangler captured the Nebraska State Match Play Championship in 1987 at Lochland Country Club in Hastings, the same year he qualified for the match-play portion of the competition at the U.S. Amateur. His outstanding season in 1987 earned Spangler the first of his two Nebraska Amateur Player-of-the-Year awards. Spangler was the runner-up in the 2000 Nebraska Amateur Championship and represented the state in the U.S. Mid-Amateur that fall. His play earned him a second Nebraska Amateur-of-the-Year Award at the conclusion of the season. In addition to his 1987 U.S. Amateur appearance, Spangler also played in the country’s most prestigious amateur event in 1986, narrowly missing the cut for match play. Overall, Spangler has participated in eight USGA tournaments, and is also a two-time Lincoln Men’s City
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Champion, and was the runner-up in the Trans-Mississippi Amateur in 1985. Spangler again played strong at the 2008 Nebraska State Match Play Championship at Arbor Links in Nebraska City, 21 years after his Nebraska Match Play title. Spangler made a run to the final eight of the 64-man field, before bowing out to Husker Brandon Crick - the eventual champion. At the Nebraska Amateur Championship the following month, Spangler played well enough for four rounds to earn a top-15 finish. Spangler graduated from Nebraska in 1985 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He is married to the former Alesia Dodson and they have two daughters, Cameron and Elsa.
Coach Bill Spangler’s daughters Cameron (16) and Elsa (10).
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The Dick Spangler Golf Scholarship Award is presented at the end of each golf season to a sophomore or junior golfer who has made significant contributions to the men’s golf program through his attitude, effort and team spirit. Josh Reinertson received the award for the 2014-15 season. The recipient is selected by the Dick Spangler Scholarship Committee. Dick Spangler earned three letters for the Nebraska golf team from 1950 to 1952, was a Nebraska Amateur champion and served on the board of the Trans-Mississippi Golf Association. Always a gentleman, his quick wit, enjoyable sense of humor and his dedication to the game of golf bring honor and credit to the University of Nebraska and the great game of life. Dick Spangler was inducted into the Nebraska Golf Hall of Fame in 1997. He passed away on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, in Lincoln. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie, and sons and daughters-in-law Rich and Marga, Russ and Gail, and Bill and Alesia. Bill Spangler is in his 15th season as Nebraska’s men’s golf coach, after serving as an assistant for the women’s team at Nebraska for seven seasons prior to being named head coach of the men’s team. Like his father, Bill was a golfer for Nebraska (1984-85), while earning his bachelor’s degree in business administration. To contribute to the Dick Spangler Golf Scholarship Award, please contact Derek Freeman in the Nebraska Athletic Development Office at (402) 472-2367 or Rich Spangler at rlspangler3@gmail.com.
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Recipients of the Dick Spangler Golf Scholarship 2015-16: Nathan Wong 2014-15: Josh Reinertson 2013-14: Ryan Grassel 2012-13: Manuel Lavin 2011-12: Neil Dufford 2010-11: Jordan Reinertson 2009-10: Brandon Crick 2008-09: Brett Sundberg 2007-08: Trent Price 2006-07: Drew Reynolds 2005-06: Judd Cornell
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JUDD CORNELL
ASSISTANT COACH - THIRD SEASON - NEBRASKA Cornell’s Experience
• Participated in PGA Tour Qualifying on five occasions • Played on Web.com Tour, Dakotas Tour, Adams Golf Pro Tour, Tar Heel Tour and Atlas Pro Tour • Adams Pro Golf Tour Rookie of the Year (2007) • Nebraska Amateur Golfer of the Year (2004) • Four-year starter for Nebraska (2003-2006) • Worked with top instructors in the country
Former Nebraska golfer Judd Cornell is in his third season as an assistant coach for the Huskers in 2015-16. In his first year coaching at his alma mater, Cornell helped guide the Huskers to seven top-10 finishes. Nebraska’s 2013-14 campaign was highlighted by a runner-up finish at the Oak Hill Intercollegiate, where four Huskers finished in the top 10. In 2014-15, NU notched six top-10 finishes, which included a sixth-place result at the Wyoming/Southern Dunes Invitational. The Omaha native who was part of the 2007 NCAA Regional team that included current Web.com Tour player Brady Schnell and PGA Tour Latino America winner, Ty
Capps, was a three-time team captain, first team Academic All-Big 12 and the first recipient of the Dick Spangler Memorial Scholarship for his leadership on and off the golf course. He was named 2004 Nebraska Amateur Player of the Year and competed in some of the nation’s top amateur events such as the U.S. Amateur, Western Amateur and North and South Amateur. During his time as a professional, Cornell had success on multiple tours such as the Hooters Tour, Egolf, Dakotas Tour, Gateway, Web.com and Adams Tour, where he was named 2007 Rookie of the Year and finished top 20 on the money list. Cornell’s experience and extensive time with many
of the top instructors throughout the United States has played a huge role in the preparation and development on and off the course for the Husker golfers. Cornell graduated from the University of Nebraska in 2007. He is married to the former Bridget Noonan who graduated in 2008 from Creighton University and is now a nurse in Omaha. His family includes his parents, Mike and Patti Cornell and his two sisters Katy and Meggie Cornell. His father Mike is Director of Instruction at Champions Run in Omaha, Nebraska. Mike has been named top golf instructor in the state of Nebraska and the Midwest region multiple times in his 35 years in the golf business.
2015-16 Nebraska Golf Roster Name
Year
Hometown
Michael Colgate
Jr.
Sarasota, Fla.
High School/Previous School
Jace Guthmiller
Fr.
Yankton, S.D.
Yankton
Justin Jennings
Jr.
Amarillo, Texas
Canyon Randall
Ben Maschka
So.
Omaha, Neb.
Creighton Prep
Dylan McCabe
Fr.
Sioux City, Iowa
Bishop Heelan
Clayton Peterson
So.
Lincoln, Neb.
Southeast/Southeast CC
Joel Sneed
Fr.
Leland, Mich.
Leland
Sean Song
Fr.
Omaha, Neb.
Burke
Jackson Wendling
Fr.
Effingham, Ill.
Effingham
Aaron Wong
Sr.
Chandler, Ariz.
Sarasota/Nebraska-Kearney
Head Coach: Bill Spangler, 15th Season Assisstant Coach: Judd Cornell, 3rd Season
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AARON WONG SENIOR - CHANDLER, ARIZ. - HAMILTON WONG’S CAREER HONORS
• Academic All-Big Ten (2014, 2015) • Nebraska Student-Athlete HERO Leadership Award (2014) • Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2014, 2015) • Four-Time Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll • Antigua National HS Golf Invite Champion (2011) • PING Junior Classic Champion (2011) • Junior Golf Scoreboard Top 100 in the Nation • Polo Golf Rankings Top 150 in the Nation
2015-16 OUTLOOK Senior Aaron Wong competed in one tournament last
season. As the only senior on the team, Wong looks to be a leader and make an impact on the newcomers.
JUNIOR (2014-15)
Wong appeared in the Hawkeye Invitational in 201415. He compiled a 76.33 stroke average in three rounds of play. Wong opened the Hawkeye Invitational with a 76 and 74 before carding a 79 in the final round to finish 13-over-par and tie for 52nd place.
SOPHOMORE (2013-14)
Wong appeared in the first tournament of the fall, tying for 42nd at the Columbia NCAA Regional Preview. He also made one appearance during the spring, tying for 71st at the Desert Shootout. Wong completed his sophomore campaign with a 75.33 stroke average.
WONG’S CAREER STATS
FRESHMAN (2012-13)
tying for seventh at the Fairway Club Invitational. He fired a second-round 4-under-par 68, which led to a 223 total. Wong also competed in the following tournament for the Huskers, finishing 80th at the D.A. Weibring Intercollegiate.
Arizona Tour, along with the Future Collegians World Tour. He tied for seventh at the 2011 State Junior Golf Championship in Arizona and tied for third at two events in 2010 - the Omni Tucson National 54-hole Event and the Antiqua/Milt Coggins Arizona Junior Stroke Play. Wong was also a letterwinner in track and field at Hamilton.
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Hamilton High School in Chandler, Ariz. He won the 2011 Antigua National High School Golf Invitational, while also leading Hamilton to the team championship. Wong, and his brother Nathan, also led Hamilton to back-to-back state championships under Coach Steve Kanner in 2008 and 2009. Additionally, Aaron edged out his brother by three shots to win the 2011 PING Junior Classic. Wong competed on the Junior Golf Association of
sister, Britney, and one brother, Nathan. Aaron was born on April 20, 1994, and is majoring in broadcasting and advertising and public relations. In addition, he garnered academic All-Big Ten accolades in 2014 and 2015, and is a four-time member of the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll. Wong was awarded a Nebraska StudentAthlete HERO Leadership Award and was named to the 2014 and 2015 Tom Osborne Citizenship Team.
Wong started his Husker career in impressive fashion,
Wong came to Nebraska with experience playing at
Year Rounds Strokes Avg. Low 18 2012-13 6 475 79.17 68 2013-14 6 452 75.33 72 2014-15 3 229 76.33 74 Total 15 1,156 77.07 68
Aaron is the son of Sae and BeiBei Wong and has one
Low 54 Rounds Under Par Top Finish 223 1 T-7th 225 0 T-42nd 229 0 T-52nd 223 1 T-7th
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2015-16 NEBRASKA MEN'S GOLF
MIKE COLGATE
JUNIOR - SARASOTA, FLA. - SARASOTA/NEBRASKA-KEARNEY program. A proven winner, the junior from Sarasota, Fla., has the desire and mindset to make a major impact this season.
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2015-16 OUTLOOK Mike Colgate plans to
provide the Huskers with collegiate-level experience in his first season with the
Colgate comes to Lincoln from the University of Nebraska-Kearney. At UNK, Colgate produced a 75.06 stroke average in 18 rounds as a freshman in 2012-13, before compiling a 74.52 stroke average in 25 rounds as a sophomore in 2013-14. He captured the NCAA Division II Midwest/Central Regional title with a score of 212, highlighted by a second-round 69. Colgate tied for 19th at the 2014 NCAA Division II Championships after shooting 222. In June 2015, Colgate defeated Lance Lawson 5 & 4 for the Nebraska Match Play Championship. He also tied for first at the Michelob Amateur with scores of 72 and 69. He was the runner-up at the 2015 U.S. Amateur Qualifier in Beatrice, Neb., after firing 71 and 72.
He competed at the 2012 U.S. Amateur and 2011 U.S. Junior Amateur, while tying for 17th at a 2012 U.S. Open Local Qualifier. He tied for eighth at the 2012 Sarasota City Championship. Colgate graduated from Sarasota High School in 2012. The four-time letterwinner earned honorablemention all-district accolades as a junior. He was also a member of the National Honor Society.
PERSONAL
Mike is the son of Bill, husband of Ginger, and Stella, wife of Ryan, and has four siblings: Sami, Millie, Cole, and Lilly. Michael was born on May 11, 1994, and is majoring in accounting.
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JUSTIN JENNINGS JUNIOR - AMARILLO, TEXAS - CANYON RANDALL JENNINGS’ CAREER HONORS
• Academic All-Big Ten (2015) • Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2013, 2014)
He compiled a 77.23 stroke average in his sophomore campaign. His best finish came in the fall at the Southern Dunes Invitational, where he tied for 42nd place. Jennings earned his lowest 54-hole score with a 3-over-par 219 at the Denver Desert Shootout.
FRESHMAN (2013-14)
The lone freshman on the team, Jennings played
2015-16 OUTLOOK Justin Jennings made
10 appearances as a sophomore for the Huskers in 2014-15. He will use his leadership and experience to help the team this season.
SOPHOMORE (2014-15) Jennings played in every tournament during the fall
and appeared in four of Nebraska’s six spring events.
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in four of Nebraska’s five fall events and made three appearances in the spring. He led the Huskers at the Price’s Give ‘Em Five Invitational in October, where he tied for 22nd at 1-over-par 217. In the second round, Jennings shot 69 for his best score of the season. He compiled a 76.06 stroke average in 18 rounds during his first season at Nebraska.
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Team MVP on four occasions. He was also four-time all district, all region and all state selection. During his senior season, Jennings tied for first at the Region 1-4A Tournament and added top-three finishes at the District 3-4A Tournament, Bearcat Brawl at Split Rail and Dumas Boys Fall Golf Invitational. Jennings also competed in national tournaments, placing first at the 2012 AJGA Payne Stewart Qualifier.
PERSONAL
Justin is the son of Janelle and Greg Jennings and has three brothers, Jacob, Jared and Jordan. Justin was born on July 27, 1994, and is majoring in finance. Justin claimed academic All-Big Ten honors in 2015. He also was named to the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall of 2013 and 2014.
Jennings joined the Huskers after competing at Canyon Randall High School, where he was named
Year Rounds Strokes Avg. Low 18 2013-14 18 1,369 76.06 69 2014-15 26 2,008 77.23 70 Total 44 3,377 76.75 69
Low 54 Rounds Under Par Top Finish 217 1 T-22nd 219 2 T-42nd 217 3 T-22nd
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2015-16 NEBRASKA MEN'S GOLF
BEN MASCHKA
SOPHOMORE - OMAHA, NEB. - CREIGHTON PREP FRESHMAN (2014-15)
Maschka’s best 54-hole score came at the Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate, where he also fired a seasonbest 71 to finish with a 225 stroke total. Maschka compiled an 80.83 stroke average in 12 rounds as a freshman.
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Maschka completed his high school career at Omaha
2015-16 OUTLOOK
Ben Maschka made four tournament appearances during his first year at Nebraska in 2014-15. He will continue to contend for a spot in the lineup as he looks to make a greater impact as a sophomore for the Huskers.
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Creighton Prep by winning the 2014 individual Class A title at Holmes Golf Course. His one-stroke victory led the Junior Jays to their third consecutive state crown, as they set a Nebraska record for lowest 36-hole team score. During the summer, Maschka turned in a third-place finish at the 2014 Nebraska Junior Amateur and made it to the semifinals of the 2014 Nebraska Junior Match Play Championship. The No. 10 seed, Maschka won three matches at Heritage Hills Golf Course. In 2013, the Omaha native finished second individually at the 2013 Class A state championship after falling to teammate Carson Schaake in a sudden-death playoff. The pair tied at 141 at Pioneers Golf Course as Creighton Prep fired 568 as a team over 36 holes.
Year Rounds Strokes Avg. Low 18 2014-15 12 970 80.83 71 Total 12 970 80.83 71
At the 2013 Nebraska Men’s Match Play Championship, 13th-seeded Maschka advanced to the semifinals before falling to eventual champion Andy Sajevic, 2 and 1. Maschka won four matches in the 64-player bracket at Elks Country Club in Columbus, Neb. Maschka competed at the 2013 Lockton Kansas City Junior, where he tied for 10th. He shot 8-over-par 224 over three rounds at Creekmoor Golf Club in Raymore, Mo. Maschka also appeared in the Nebraska Junior Match Play and Nebraska Junior Amateur during the summer of 2013. A No. 7 seed at the Junior Match Play, Maschka advanced to the quarterfinals before falling to Cameron Bargell in 19 holes. Maschka won two matches in the 32-player bracket at the Country Club of Lincoln before being eliminated. At the Junior Amateur, Maschka tied for 14th with a 12-over-par 231 total over three rounds at Oakland Golf Club.
PERSONAL
Ben is the son of Julie and Pete Maschka, and was born on Oct. 18, 1995. He has four brothers, Philip, Tanner, Nolan and Will. Ben is an advertising major at Nebraska.
Low 54 Rounds Under Par Top Finish 225 0 T-47th 225 0 T-47th
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CLAYTON PETERSON SOPHOMORE - LINCOLN, NEB. - SOUTHEAST/SOUTHEAST CC 2015-16 OUTLOOK Sophomore Clayton Peterson
joined the Nebraska men’s golf program after spending one season at Southeast Community College in Beatrice, Neb. In his only season at SCC, Peterson claimed first-team NJCAA Division II All-America honors, while helping SCC to the NJCAA Region IX championship. Peterson hopes his junior college experience will position him to contend for a spot in Nebraska’s lineup.
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A Lincoln native, Peterson captured first-team NJCAA Division II All-America honors, while powering Southeast (Neb.) Community College to the NJCAA Region IX championship.
Prior to competing as a collegiate freshman at SCC, Peterson was the 2014 Nebraska Class A individual runner-up while competing for Lincoln Southeast High School. He also helped Southeast to a second-place team finish as a senior in 2014. Peterson’s round of 66 tied for the best round in state high school tournament history. He added a round of 71 on his way to second place. A six-time letterwinner at Southeast, Peterson earned all-state honors on the course in both 2012 and 2014. He was a member of the National Honor Society.
PERSONAL
Clayton is the son of Kevin and Connie Peterson and has two younger siblings, Cody and Kate. He was born on Nov. 29, 1995, and is majoring in accounting.
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JACE GUTHMILLER FRESHMAN - YANKTON, S.D. - YANKTON 2015-16 OUTLOOK Jace Guthmiller hopes to use his power to contend for a spot in the Nebraska lineup as a true freshman for the Huskers in 2015-16. One of five true freshmen and seven newcomers to the Nebraska roster, Guthmiller has the skills to be successful at the collegiate level.
BEFORE NEBRASKA
In the summer of 2015, Guthmiller earned a runnerup finish at the SDGA Junior Championship with a 73. Guthmiller captured the 2014 Yankton Boys Invitational title on the third playoff hole at Hillcrest Golf Course. During the summer, Guthmiller posted a pair of 75s to finish seventh in U.S. Open Local Qualifying.
In October 2014, Guthmiller finished ninth at the SDHSAA Class AA Boys Golf Championships after carding rounds of 79 and 74 at Cattail Crossing Golf Course in Watertown, S.D. Guthmiller finished his career at Yankton High School as a six-time all-conference and three-time all-state selection. He was also a member of the National Honor Society.
PERSONAL
Jace is the son of Dan and Kami Guthmiller and has a younger sister, Elle. Jace was born on Dec. 27, 1996. He is a finance major at Nebraska.
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DYLAN MCCABE
FRESHMAN - SIOUX CITY, IOWA - BISHOP HEELAN 2015-16 OUTLOOK One of five freshmen
and seven newcomers to join the Nebraska men’s golf team in 2015-16, Dylan McCabe hopes to contend for immediate playing time in a young Husker lineup. The freshman from Sioux City, Iowa, enjoyed a solid junior career and hopes to continue to grow his game at Nebraska.
BEFORE NEBRASKA
McCabe was a standout at Bishop Heelan in Sioux City, Iowa. McCabe captured 2014 Sioux City Journal Siouxland Player-of-the-Year honors after becoming the youngest golfer to win the Tri-State Masters in May of 2014 at age 16. McCabe was also the youngest winner of the Green Valley Club Championship.
McCabe competed in the U.S. Junior Amateur during the summer of 2014. He advanced to the match play portion of tournament. In the summer of 2015, McCabe made the cut at the Iowa Amateur after posting rounds of 77, 79 and 80. He added a fifth-place finish at the Interstate Tournament with a pair of 74s. McCabe was a four-time all-conference selection at Heelan High School. He was also an honor roll student.
PERSONAL
Dylan is the son of Rhonda and Mark McCabe and has one brother, Brett. Dylan was born on July 17, 1997. He is majoring in business administration at Nebraska.
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JOEL SNEED FRESHMAN - LELAND, MICH. - LELAND 2015-16 OUTLOOK Joel Sneed joins a group of five freshmen and seven newcomers in hoping to make an immediate impact on the Nebraska men’s golf team in 2015-16. The true freshman from Leland, Mich., enjoyed a solid junior career, and hopes that success will help him make a quick transition to the collegiate level.
BEFORE NEBRASKA
Sneed was a two-time Super-Team All-State selection at Leland High School in Michigan. He was a four-time first-team all-state pick. The four-time letterwinner won the Michigan Division 4 State Finals with a score of 147 at Bedford Valley in June of 2014.
Sneed claimed the Michigan Region 16 title at Grand Traverse Resort with a score of 68. He also competed at the PGA Junior Series at Westbrook, where he carded rounds of 75, 76 and 74 to finish ninth. During the summer of 2015, Sneed won event 2 at the Pinehurst Winternational with scores of 74 and 75. He added a fourth-place finish at the Adams Tour Pheasant Run. Academically, Sneed was a member of the National Honor Society and honor roll selection at Leland.
PERSONAL
Joel is the son of Peter and Kris Sneed and has three siblings, Bekka, Erin and Nate. Joel was born on Sept. 24, 1996. He is majoring in political science at Nebraska.
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SEAN SONG FRESHMAN - OMAHA, NEB. - BURKE an instant impact. The 2015 Nebraska Junior PGA Champion, Song is a focused and determined player with an excellent work ethic. A Nebraska Super-State selection out of Omaha Burke High School, Song could contend for an immediate spot in a young Husker lineup.
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2015-16 OUTLOOK One of the top junior golfers in the state of Nebraska, freshman Sean Song joins the Huskers hoping to make
Song prepared for his freshman season with the Huskers by winning the 2015 Nebraska Junior PGA Championship by four strokes at Wilderness Ridge Golf Club. His victory earned him a spot at the PGA Junior Championship. Song added a third-place finish at the 2015 Indian Creek Invite. In the summer of 2014, Song tied for 11th at the Nebraska Junior Amateur at Beatrice Country Club. He also advanced to the match-play portion of the Nebraska Match Play Championship at the Country Club of Lincoln after a 75 in the stroke-play qualifier. He added a tie for 52nd at the Nebraska Amateur.
Song was a first-team Super-State selection at Omaha Burke High School. The four-year letterwinner helped Burke to a third-place team finish as a senior in 2015. He was also a first-team All-Nebraska and All-Metro Conference selection. As a junior at Burke, Song tied for 12th at the Class A State Championship with a 36hole score of 149 at Holmes Golf Course in Lincoln. In 2013 at Pioneers Golf Course in Lincoln, he tied for 25th with a 155. He tied for 15th with a 154 at Highlands Golf Course as a freshman Off the course, he was a member of the National Honor Society.
PERSONAL
Song is the son of James and Sarah Song and has four older sisters: Melissa, Ashley, Tiffany, and Michelle. Sean was born on March 13, 1997. He is majoring in business administration at Nebraska.
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JACKSON WENDLING FRESHMAN - EFFINGHAM, ILL. - EFFINGHAM 2015-16 OUTLOOK Jackson Wendling joins
the Nebraska men’s golf team as one of the top junior golfers in Illinois. One of five freshmen and seven newcomers on a young Husker roster, Wendling is determined to work his way into the Nebraska lineup.
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An AJGA HP Scholar Athlete All-American, Wendling earned a fourth-place finish at both the AJGA Bass Pro Tournament and Junior PGA Qualifier. Wendling also earned a second-place finish at two-under par at the Illinois Junior Amateur Qualifier. He added a tie for third at the Illinois State Amateur Qualifier in the summer of 2015.
Wendling holds several records at Effingham High School, including single-season scoring average, career scoring average and most tournament victories. He won the Windsor Invitational, the Taylorville Invitational and two regional titles at Effingham. A three-time All-Apollo Conference selection, Wendling was a four-time letterwinner at Effingham High School He was also a member of the National Honor Society and the honor roll.
PERSONAL
Jackson is the son of Steve and Jill Wendling and has one sister, Meredith. Jackson was born on June 1, 1997. He is majoring is accounting at Nebraska.
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SHAWN EICHORST
DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS - THIRD YEAR - WISCONSIN-WHITEWATER (1990)
Administrative Experience
• Nebraska, Director of Athletics (2013-present) • Miami, Director of Athletics (2011-12) • Wisconsin, Deputy Athletic Director (2009-11) • Wisconsin, Executive Associate Athletic Director (2007-09) • Wisconsin, Senior Associate Athletic Director (2006-07) • South Carolina, Interim Athletic Director (2005-06) • South Carolina, Senior Associate Athletic Director (2004-05) • Wisconsin-Whitewater, Athletic Director (1999-2003) • Marquette University National Sports Law Institute Board of Advisors
Education
• Wisconsin-Whitewater, 1990 (Bachelor’s Degree, Business) • Marquette, 1995 (Juris Doctorate) • Assistant Adjunct Professor of Law (Marquette) Shawn Eichorst came to the University of Nebraska in 2012 with an incredible passion for the University and for its student-athletes. As the leader of a tradition-rich program with 24 intercollegiate teams, 600-plus student-athletes and more than 300 full-time employees, Eichorst has relied on a strong value system and a student-centered approach to lead the Department. Nebraska’s primary mission is to provide student-athletes with the resources and support they need to be successful in academics, athletics and life. The health, safety and welfare of student-athletes is Nebraska’s top priority and at the essence of every decision made. Nebraska has a history of providing first-class coaches, staff and facilities for its students. Additionally, since Eichorst arrived in Lincoln, resources and services in every studentathlete support unit have been improved and enhanced, including academics, athletic medicine, life skills, nutrition, sports psychology, strength and conditioning and in the Nebraska Athletics Performance Laboratory (NAPL). Eichorst has continued to aggressively move Nebraska forward with several new initiatives to enhance the studentathlete experience. The Department will provide state-ofthe-art laptop computers to all student-athletes beginning in the summer of 2015 and the University will now provide four-year, full cost of attendance-based scholarships for all scholarship student-athletes in every sport. Also beginning in the summer of 2015, every Husker letterwinner who graduates and has exhausted his or her eligibility will be provided assistance to either obtain an internship; study abroad or attend graduate or professional school. Eichorst has made more than 350 public appearances around the state, and his monthly radio show and “Connecting on Campus” online column provide the opportunity for him to further connect and share the incredible activities, initiatives and accomplishments that take place at Nebraska. As a member of the Chancellor’s Senior Administrative Team, Eichorst maintains a strong connection and collaboration between the University and Department of Athletics. A highly respected national leader, Eichorst was appointed in 2015 to the Division I Football Oversight Committee. He was the first Director of Athletics from any conference to visit the Big Ten Conference-based Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) at its Champaign, Ill., headquarters. The CIC is a highly successful academic-based consortium of 15 schools, including all 14 in the Big Ten Conference. Nebraska is leading the Big Ten and the CIC in several areas, including Digital Humanities and head injury research. Under Eichorst, Nebraska extended its nation-leading total of CoSIDA Academic All-Americans to 320 and its nation-leading total of NCAA Top Ten Award winners to 17, after Mary Weatherholt (women’s tennis) earned the honor in 2014. In 2014-15, more than 400 awards were presented at the 25th Anniversary StudentAthlete Recognition Banquet—A Night at the Lied. Over three commencements, 118 student-athletes earned
undergraduate or graduate degrees and the Big Ten Conference honored 205 Husker student-athletes with Academic All-Big Ten awards. For the first time in school history, all Nebraska teams had an NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 950 or higher, as reported in May of 2015. The Nebraska football (second consecutive year) and rifle (third consecutive year) programs received public recognition for having an APR in the top 10 percent in their respective sports. In addition, five Husker teams (women’s basketball, softball, women’s tennis, volleyball and women’s golf) had a Graduation Success Rate (GSR) of 100 percent, as reported in the fall of 2014. On Dec. 4, 2014, Eichorst announced the hiring of Mike Riley as the Huskers’ new head football coach. As one of the most respected and sought-after coaches in the profession, Riley’s hire was highly praised by prominent members of the national media, the coaching fraternity, Riley’s former players, and current and former Nebraska student-athletes. In Riley, Eichorst secured one of the finest football minds in the world and great positive-thinking teacher of young men. In 2014-15, the Nebraska women’s bowling team earned the school’s seventh national title and fifth since bowling became an NCAA sport in 2004. The Husker men’s track and field team won the Big Ten Indoor Championship and 13 Husker teams competed in NCAA postseason action, including bowling, football, volleyball, women’s basketball, wrestling, softball, men’s and women’s gymnastics, rifle, and men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track and field. Nebraska produced 36 All-Americans who won 51 awards. Nebraska’s fan support continues to be unparalleled in college athletics. In fact, in 2014-15 top 15 national rankings for average attendance were reached across five sports—football, volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball and baseball. A tribute to loyal Husker fans, two sports lead the nation with consecutive home sellout streaks, including football (340) and volleyball for regular-season action (188). In 2013-14, Nebraska became one of only two NCAA institutions – and the first Big Ten program in history – to qualify for a football bowl game, and advance to NCAA postseason in the major team sports of volleyball, soccer, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball and softball. Additionally, Nebraska was the only institution to win a postseason game in six of those seven sports. Under Eichorst’s leadership, Nebraska continues to focus on improving its facilities and the game-day experience at all athletic venues. In the summer of 2015, a world-class Soccer and Tennis Complex, located just north of the Devaney Center and Nebraska Innovation Campus, was completed. A new center-hung video board and sound system was installed in the Devaney Center in 2015 to improve the game-day experience for volleyball, wrestling and men’s and women’s gymnastics. In 2014, the largest wireless network system at a college football stadium in history was installed in Memorial Stadium, along with a state-of-the-art sound system.
In the summer of 2013, a Memorial Stadium expansion also added the innovative NAPL inside East Stadium next to the Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior (CB3). That same year, Nebraska’s men’s and women’s basketball teams became the primary tenants at Pinnacle Bank Arena, and the renovated Devaney Center became the home for Husker volleyball, wrestling and the men’s and women’s gymnastics programs. Eichorst came to Nebraska after serving as Director of Athletics at Miami in 2011 and 2012. He hired legendary men’s basketball coach Jim Larrañaga, who led Miami to the NIT Second Round in his first season and ACC regular-season and tournament titles as well and the NCAA Sweet 16 in his second. The women’s basketball program posted its highest national ranking in school history (No. 5) and advanced to the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament. The women’s tennis team advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight for the fourth straight season, and the baseball team made its 40th consecutive NCAA appearance. The women’s soccer team posted its first NCAA Tournament win in school history, and the volleyball team made its third straight NCAA Tournament trip. Before heading to Miami, Eichorst was the Deputy Director of Athletics at Wisconsin. He was the Chief Operating Officer and oversaw the department’s daily operations, as well as Bo Ryan’s men’s basketball program under the direction of Director of Athletics and former Husker Barry Alvarez. From 2004 to 2006, Eichorst served as the Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Administration at South Carolina, overseeing the department’s daily operations, as well as the football and baseball programs under legendary coaches Lou Holtz, Steve Spurrier and Ray Tanner, respectively. From 1999 to 2003, Eichorst served as the Director of Athletics at Wisconsin-Whitewater, which produced four top 10-percent finishes in the NACDA Directors Cup, one NCAA team title and two NCAA runner-up finishes. The program also featured 11 CoSIDA Academic All-America selections. A native of Lone Rock, Wis., Eichorst was an allconference defensive back, three-time letterwinner and 1990 football team captain for the University of WisconsinWhitewater. He graduated magna cum laude in business from UW-Whitewater in 1990 and in 2015 was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award for Professional Achievement. He earned a law degree from Marquette Law School in 1995, practiced law in Milwaukee until 1999 and is a past member of the State Bar of Wisconsin Board of Governors. He served as an assistant adjunct professor of law at Marquette, where he taught classes in sports law. He serves on the Marquette University National Sports Law Institute Board of Advisors and in 2006, Marquette awarded Eichorst the Sports Law Alumnus of the Year Award. He is also a graduate of the Sports Management Institute and serves on its Executive Committee. Shawn and his wife Kristin have three sons: Jack, Joseph and Bennett.
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HARVEY PERLMAN
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA CHANCELLOR - 15TH YEAR - NEBRASKA (1963)
Harvey Perlman was named the 19th Chancellor of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on April 1, 2001. He had served as Interim Chancellor of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln since July 16, 2000. A former dean of the University of Nebraska College of Law (1983-98), Perlman has also served as interim senior vice chancellor for academic affairs at UNL (1995-96). A Nebraska native, Perlman was raised in York, and earned a bachelor of arts in history and a juris doctorate from the University of Nebraska. During his law school years, he was editor in chief of the Nebraska Law Review and was elected to the Order of the Coif, a law honors society. He joined the NU law faculty in 1967 after spending a year as a Bigelow Teaching Fellow at the University of Chicago Law School. He served on the Nebraska law faculty until 1974 when he joined the faculty at the University of Virginia Law School. He returned to Nebraska in 1983 when he accepted the deanship of the Nebraska Law College, a post he held until 1998 when he returned to the professoriate. He has also served as
a visiting professor at Florida State University College of Law, the University of Puget Sound School of Law and the University of Iowa College of Law. In 2011, Perlman was named an Honorary University Professor of Xi’an Jiaotong University, in Xi’an, China. This rare lifetime appointment entitles Perlman to privileges at the university, with which UNL has many institutional ties. Perlman also will occasionally lecture and teach at Xi’an Jiaotong University. The title is the highest honor the university awards to a foreign scholar, and recognizes Perlman as an accomplished scholar or professional of important international reputation. The award also recognizes Perlman for his significant efforts in globalizing UNL and Xi’an Jiaotong University through joint research and partnership degree programs. His area of legal expertise lies in torts and intellectual property. He is a member of the Nebraska State and American Bar Associations and is a Life Fellow of the American Bar Association. Perlman is co-author of “Intellectual Property and Unfair Competition” (5th edition, 1998) and co-reporter for the American Law Institute’s “Restatement of Unfair Competition” (1994). He serves on the Council of the American Law Institute, a leading national law reform organization and as one of Nebraska’s Commissioners of Uniform State Laws. He previously served as a member of the NCAA Board of Directors and is past chair of the Bowl Championship Series Presidential Oversight Committee. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Nebraska Innovation Campus Development Corporation. He received the George Turner Award from the Nebraska State Bar Association for contributions to the legal profession and the Roger T. Larson Community Builder Award from the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce.
Perlman and his wife, Susan, an NU alumna, are the parents of two daughters. Anne, who earned degrees from UNL and the University of Nebraska Medical Center, practices medicine in Lincoln and is married to UNL alumnus David Spinar; they have three children; Will, Ava, and Marco, Husker fans all. Daughter Amie, who received bachelors and juris doctorate degrees from UNL, is a Nebraska assistant attorney general and is married to UNL alumnus Ron Larson; they are the parents of Caleb and Finn.
Nebraska‘s Chancellors 1871-1876 1876-1882 1884-1889 1891-1895 1895-1899 1900-1908 1908-1927 1927-1938 1938-1946 1947-1953 1953-1954 1954-1968 1968-1971 1972-1975 1975-1976 1976-1980 1980-1981 1981-1991 1991 1991-1995 1995-1996 1996-2000 2000-2001 2001-pres.
Allen R. Benton Edmund B. Farfield Irvin J. Manatt James H. Canfield George E. MacLean E. Benjamin Andrews Samuel Avery E.A. Burnett Chauncey S. Boucher R.G. Gustavson John K. Selleck Clifford Hardin Joseph Soshnik James H. Zumberge Adam C. Breckenridge Roy A. Young Robert H. Rutford Martin A. Massengale Jack Goebel Graham B. Spanier Joan R. Leitzel* James Moeser Harvey S. Perlman* Harvey S. Perlman
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KEITH ZIMMER
SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR - 28TH YEAR - WAYNE STATE (NEB.) (1985)
In his 28th year serving Nebraska Athletics, Keith Zimmer leads Nebraska’s Life Skills unit within the department. He also serves as the sports administrator for the men’s and women’s golf programs while also overseeing all components of Nebraska’s Letterwinners N Club. Zimmer, who started at Nebraska in 1987, carries 27 years of life skills and student services experience and provides support to all current Nebraska student-athletes in addition to providing life skills guidance to alumni student-athletes. Components of the Husker Life Skills program include individual student-athlete meetings, major life skills events, the Husker Life Seminar, community outreach, graduate school assistance and postgraduate scholarships. Life Skills annually coordinates an Involvement Fair, Student-Athlete Career Fair, Networking Night, the Senior Celebration, Night at the Lied recognition banquet and Post-Eligibility Opportunities. Zimmer, who worked in Nebraska’s Academic and Support Services area from 1987 to 2006, is regarded
as a national leader in the life skills area. He received one of the top honors in college athletics in September of 2006, when he was chosen for the Dr. Gene Hooks Award as the Life Skills Administrator of the Year. Zimmer has also served as an NCAA Life Skills trainer and is active with the National Consortium for Academics and Sport. Zimmer provides leadership to the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and remains active in the Ventures In Partnership program, where student-athletes are integrated into various outreach initiatives with Lincoln Public Schools. Zimmer also pioneered the annual “School is Cool” Jam, which reached more than 100,000 middle-level students in the 12-year existence of the event. He is an honorary member of the Golden Key National Honor Society and Mortar Board and has received the Chancellor’s Award for Exemplary Service to Students. Zimmer earned his bachelor’s degree at Wayne State College and his master’s in education from Springfield (Mass.) College. Zimmer and his wife, Michelle, have two sons, Logan and Caden.
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ALVIN BANKS
ACADEMIC COUNSELOR
Alvin Banks serves as an academic counselor and the coordinator of student-athlete development for Nebraska’s Academic Performance Team. Banks began working as an academic counselor at Nebraska in 2003, after serving two years as an assistant academic counselor. As Nebraska’s coordinator of student-athlete development, he provides academic, athletic, personal and career counseling to all Husker student-athletes. As an academic counselor, he works primarily with the Nebraska men’s and women’s golf teams, the women’s swimming and diving team and the wrestling team, while also assisting with the football team.
Before joining the Academic Performance Team, Banks served six years as a law enforcement officer for the City of Lincoln. He is currently a member of the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics. Banks, who lettered in football at Nebraska during the 1991 season, earned his master’s degree in vocational education in 1998, after receiving a bachelor’s degree in business management in 1992 from Nebraska. Banks and his wife, Lisa, have two children, Kaylie and Darius.
STACEY BURLING
LIFE SKILLS COORDINATOR
Stacey Burling is in her fourth year as a Life Skills Coordinator in 2015-16. Burling serves as Life Skills sport counselor for the men’s and women’s track and field programs, football, bowling, rifle, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s tennis and wrestling. Burling is responsible for coordinating the annual Hero Leadership Breakfast, Husker Life Seminar, Husker Heroes Outreach event, and the Student-Athlete Involvement Fair, as well as codirecting Networking Night.
A graduate of Texas A&M University, Burling earned her bachelor’s degree in sport management with a minor in business administration in 2009. She earned her master’s degree in marketing, communication studies and advertising from the University of Nebraska in May 2012. She served as a Life Skills Assistant at Nebraska while she was completing her master’s degree program.
KARIN FUSCO
MEN’S GOLF SECRETARY
Karin Fusco serves as the secretary for the men’s golf program. Fusco joined the Nebraska Athletic Department in January of 2009 as the secretary for the volleyball, women’s gymnastics and rifle programs. Prior to joining the Husker staff, Fusco owned her own business, K&S Medical Transcription, while serving
as the office manager for KRL Psychological Services. She was also the owner of Cleaning by Karin. A Lincoln native, Fusco graduated from Southeast Community College with an associate’s degree in word processing and secretarial technology with a medical specialization.
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BRIAN KMITTA
MEN’S GOLF STRENGTH COACH
Brian Kmitta joined the Nebraska Athletic Department staff as an assistant strength coach in 2009. Kmitta serves as the strength and conditioning coach for men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s golf, the track and field program and the diving team. Originally from South Bend, Ind., Kmitta graduated from Anderson University, where he received his bachelor’s degree in physical education in 2004. His final year in college, Kmitta worked as a student assistant for the football team’s offensive line, and as strength and conditioning coach.
After graduation, Kmitta served as assistant running backs coach and strength and conditioning coach at Anderson. He then spent a year at the University of Louisville as an intern strength and conditioning coach, before coming to Nebraska as an intern in the strength and conditioning program in 2006. Brian and his wife, Sarah, have a two-year-old son, Brian III.
PAT NORRIS
ASSISTANT EQUIPMENT MANAGER
Pat Norris began working as the equipment manager for the Bob Devaney Sports Center in 2004. A member of the American Equipment Managers Association (AEMA), Norris passed his certification test in 2009 and currently holds an E.M.C. designation. Within the Devaney Center, he is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations for equipment checkout and upkeep for seven Husker teams, including the men’s basketball team. He worked in a similar position as a student from 1997 to 1999.
Before joining the Husker staff, Norris worked five years in Chicago. He was an installations billing coordinator at Hub Group Distribution Services and an account manager at SCR Companies. Norris married the former Elizabeth Fonfara in September of 2007, and the couple has a five-year old daughter, Parker, a three-year-old son, Charlie, and an infant daughter, Maisy.
LINDSEY REMMERS
DIRECTOR OF SPORTS NUTRITION
Remmers works to help integrate healthy choices and optimal fueling into daily training routines for all of Nebraska’s 24 varsity sports. She provides individual nutritional counseling that focuses on individual performance fueling strategies, hydration and proper supplementation, team nutrition education sessions, on-site and travel meal management, body composition analysis, and eating disorder prevention and counseling. Remmers also assists with the daily operations of the Training Table, administering the food labeling system and participating on the menu management team. Previously, Remmers served as a volunteer intern for the nutrition staff in 2005, and was promoted to graduate
assistant in 2006. She served as the associate director of sports nutrition for the Huskers from 2008 to 2011. Originally from Filley, Neb., she obtained her bachelor of science degree in human nutrition from Winthrop University in South Carolina, where she was also a member of the volleyball team. She helped Winthrop to a pair of conference championships as an athlete and another as a volunteer coach. Remmers also serves on the Board of Directors for the Collegiate and Sports Dietitians Association. She earned her master’s degree in health and human sciences, specializing in exercise science from the University of Nebraska in 2008.
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Freeman Leads Huskers as Senior in 2014-15 The Nebraska men’s golf team recorded six top-10 finishes in 2014-15, as seven Huskers made at least four tournament appearances. Senior Calvin Freeman led the team overall, compiling a 74.94 stroke average in 32 rounds. He led Nebraska with seven subpar rounds and earned the best tournament finish on the team with his tie for third at the Mark Simpson Invitational. Senior Ross Dickson also teed it up every round of the 2014-15 campaign, compiling a 75.53 stroke average in 32 rounds. Dickson finished ahead of senior Josh Reinertson, who also competed in every tournament. Reinertson managed a 75.84 stroke average and led the team in five of its 11 stroke play events. Sophomore Justin Jennings played in nine of the 11 stroke play events. He earned a 77.23 stroke average in 26 rounds. Mike Siwa competed in 22 rounds and averaged 77.32 strokes per round. Newcomer Niko Vui competed in seven tournaments. The freshman compiled a 75.79 stroke average in 19 rounds and earned his best finish in his second career tournament, where he tied for 16th place. Freshman Ben Maschka competed in 12 rounds for an 80.83 stroke average. Aaron Wong played in one tournament in the spring. The junior earned a 76.33 stroke average in three rounds. As a team, NU compiled a 300.25 stroke average in 201415, often playing its best golf in the first round. The Huskers’ first-round scoring average was 298.27, while the second and third rounds were 302.27 and 298.67, respectively.
FALL SEASON
The Huskers began the fall campaign in Independence, Minn., at the Gopher Invitational, Sept. 7-8. Senior Josh Reinertson tied for 24th place at 12over par 225 to lead the Huskers at the Windsong Golf Club. As a team, NU tied for 10th place, shooting 911 over three rounds.
In their next showing, the Huskers headed to Erie, Colo., for the Mark Simpson Colorado Invitational, Sept. 29-30. The Huskers tied for ninth place at 12-over par 588 in two rounds of play. Senior Calvin Freeman earned his best career finish, carding a 5-under-par 139 in two rounds to tie for third place at the Colorado National Golf Club. After opening the first round with a career-best 68, Freeman carded a 71. The next week NU traveled to Maricopa, Ariz., for the Wyoming/Southern Dunes Invitational, Oct. 4-5 at the Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club. The Huskers earned their top finish of the season with a sixth-place result. Ross Dickson led NU with a 2-over par 218 to tie for 11th. Vui earned his best career finish, as he tied for 16th at 221. The Huskers continued the fall campaign at the Milburn Country Club in Overland Park, Kan., for the Bill Ross Intercollegiate, Oct. 13-14. Josh Reinertson captured his best finish of the season with a tie for 11th place at 7-over par in two rounds. As a team, NU finished in 10th place, shooting 621 over two rounds. The following week, Nebraska closed the fall at the Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate in Las Cruces, N.M. The Huskers opened with a 293 in the first round before 306 and 290 over the final two rounds. Josh Reinertson tied for 48th place with an 8-over par 221, while Mike Siwa tied for 30th. Siwa, playing as an individual in the tournament, fired a 4-over par 217.
SPRING SEASON
At the first tournament of the spring, NU fell to No. 3 seed Iowa in the opening round of the Big Ten Match Play Championship. The Huskers narrowly lost to Rutgers and Indiana as well at the Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast, Fla. Siwa managed a 1-1-1 record, with his win coming against Wisconsin. Freeman led the Huskers in their next outing with a tie for 33rd at the Puerto Rico Classic, Feb. 22-24 in Rio
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Grande, P.R. NU opened with a 296 followed by 302 and 301 in the final two rounds to tie for 14th place. Siwa finished one stroke behind Freeman, giving him a tie for 37th at 223, while Jennings tied for 45th at 225. Nebraska opened March at the Michigan Desert Mountain Intercollegiate, where the Huskers finished ninth. Reinertson collected a tie for 19th place at 222, leading the Huskers in Scottsdale, Ariz. Freeman tied for 32nd at 227, while Dickson tied for 45th at 233. At the Desert Shootout, the Huskers fired their season-best score of 283 in the final round, and compiled a season-best 858 total for the tournament. Nebraska posted scores of 289 and 286 in the first two rounds at the Palm Valley Golf Course to finish eighth. Reinertson fired a career-best 67 in the first round followed by a 74 and 71 in the final two rounds to tie for 23rd at 4-under par. Freeman and Dickson each tied for 32nd at 1-under. Dickson led the Huskers in their next showing with a tie for 29th at 222. As a team, NU opened with a 295, followed by a pair of 303s in the final rounds, good for a 13th-place finish at the Robert Kepler Intercollegiate in Columbus, Ohio, April 11-12. Freeman and Vui each tied for 46th place at 226. The next week, Nebraska traveled to Iowa City, for the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course. The Huskers opened with a 298, followed by 301 and 297 in the final two rounds to tie for 11th. Freeman led NU with a 5-over 221, tying for 32nd. Dickson finished two strokes behind Freeman, which earned him a 37th-place finish. Nebraska finished the spring campaign in Newburgh, Ind., at the Big Ten Championships, April 24-26. The Huskers opened with their best round of the championship at 306, followed by 310, 308 and 314 in the final three rounds to finish in 13th place. Freeman led NU with a 46th-place finish at 306. Dickson finished tied for 54th (310), while Jennings tied for 59th (313).
The 2014-15 Nebraska men’s golf team: Back row (from left): Josh Reinertson, Niko Vui, Mike Siwa, Cameron Palmer, Aaron Wong. Front row (from left): Calvin Freeman, Ben Maschka, Nathan Wong, Ross Dickson, Justin Jennings.
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2014-15 Final Season Statistics Player
Rds
Strokes
Avg.
+/- Par +/- Per Rd. Low High
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H-54
Top Finish
Calvin Freeman...................32..............2,398........... 74.94............+103............+3.22............... 68........... 85........... 215...........227................ T-3rd (Simpson) Ross Dickson......................32..............2,417........... 75.53............+122............+3.81............... 70........... 86........... 215...........234..............T-11th (Wyoming) Josh Reinertson.................32..............2,427........... 75.84............+132............+4.13............... 67........... 89........... 212...........243.....................T-11th (Ross) Justin Jennings..................26..............2,008........... 77.23............+142............+5.46............... 70........... 83........... 219...........243............ T-42nd (Wyoming) Mike Siwa............................22..............1,701........... 77.32............+123............+5.59............... 71........... 85........... 217...........243............. T-30th (Wimberly) Niko Vui...............................19..............1,440........... 75.79.............+78.............+4.11............... 71........... 81........... 220...........233............. T-16th (Wyoming) Ben Maschka......................12............... 970............ 80.83............+152...........+12.67.............. 71........... 92........... 225...........260............. T-47th (Wyoming) Aaron Wong.........................3................ 229............ 76.33.............+13.............+4.33............... 74........... 79........... 229...........229.............T-52nd (Hawkeye) Cameron Palmer..................0.................. 0.............. 00.00..............+0..............+0.00................ 0............. 0.............. 0...............0...................................... N/A Nathan Wong.......................0.................. 0.............. 00.00..............+0..............+0.00................ 0............. 0.............. 0...............0...................................... N/A Individual Totals Lineup Team Totals
178 32
13,590 9,608
76.35 300.25
+865 +428
+4.86 +13.38
67 283
92 314
212 858
260 913
T-3rd (Simpson) 6th (Wyoming)
Top-5 Finishes (1)—Freeman 1 Top-10 Finishes (1)—Freeman 1 Top-20 Finishes (5)— Reinertson 2, Freeman 1, Dickson 1, Vui 1 Rounds In The 60s (5)—Reinertson 3, Freeman 2 Subpar Rounds (18)—Freeman 7, Reinertson 4, Dickson 3, Jennings 2, Vui 1, Siwa 1 Even-Par Rounds (12)— Vui 3, Dickson 3, Freeman 2, Reinertson 1, Siwa 1, Maschka 1, Jennings 1 Rounds Counting Toward Team Scoring (133-160)— Freeman (29-32), Dickson (28-32), Reinertson (26-32), Jennings (22-26), Vui (14-16), Siwa (913), A. Wong (2-3), Maschka (3-6) Individual Rounds (18)—Siwa 9, Maschka 6, Vui 3 Match Play Records (4-14-2)—Siwa (1-1-1), Vui (1-1-0), Freeman (1-2-0), Reinertson (1-3-0), Dickson (0-2-1), Aaron Wong (0-2-0), Jennings (0-3-0) Average Score Per Round—1st Round: 298.27 (11), 2nd Round: 302.27 (11), 3rd Round: 298.67 (9)
2014-15 Schedule & Results Fall
Date Tournament
Location Course Team Score Team Finish Top Finisher
Sept. 7-8
Gopher Invitational
Independence, Minn. Windsong Farm GC (Par 71)
911 (+59)
T-10th/15
Sept. 29-30
Mark Simpson Colorado Invitational* Erie, Colo.
Colorado National GC
588 (+12)
T-9th/17
Oct. 4-5
Wyoming/Southern Dunes Invitational Maricopa, Ariz.
Ak-Chin Southern Dunes GC
894 (+30)
6th/9
Oct. 13-14
Bill Ross Intercollegiate*
Overland Park, Kan. Milburn CC
621 (+45)
10th/16
Reinertson, T-11th (151)
Oct. 20-21
Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate
Las Cruces, N.M.
889 (+37)
12th/13
Reinertson, T-48th (221)
NMSU GC (Par 71)
Reinertson , T-24th (225) Freeman, T-3rd (139) Dickson, T-11th (218)
Spring Date Tournament
Location Course Team Score Team Finish Top Finisher
Feb. 15-16
Big Ten Match Play Championship
Palm Coast, Fla.
Hammock Beach Resort
No Team Score 0-4-0
Feb. 22-24
Puerto Rico Classic
Rio Grande, P.R.
Rio Mar GC - River Course
899 (+35)
T-14th/15
March 6-7
Michigan Desert Mountain Intercollegiate Scottsdale, Ariz.
Siwa (1-1-1) Freeman, T-33rd (222)
Desert Mountain
913 (+49)
9th/12
Reinertson, T-19th (222)
March 19-21 Denver Desert Shootout
Goodyear, Ariz.
Palm Valley CC
858 (-6)
8th/15
Reinertson, T-23rd (212)
April 11-12
Robert Kepler Intercollegiate
Columbus, Ohio
OSU GC - Scarlet Course
901 (+49)
13th/14
April 18-19
Hawkeye Invitational
Iowa City, Iowa
Finkbine GC
896 (+32)
T-11th/12
April 24-26
Big Ten Championships
Newburgh, Ind.
Victoria National
1238 (+86)
13th/14
*-tournament shortened to 36 holes due to weather
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Year Head Coach Conf. Reg. 1935 Dana X. Bible 2 -- 1936 Dana X. Bible 1 -- 1937 Ed Newkirk 1 -- 1938 Ed Newkirk 2 -- 1939 Ed Newkirk 5 -- 1940 Ed Newkirk 4 -- 1941 Ed Newkirk 3 -- 1942-45 No Conference Tournament Held 1946 Bud Williamson 6 -- 1947 Bud Williamson 5 -- 1948 Bud Williamson 6 -- 1949 Marvin Franklin Jr. T-5 -- 1950 Marvin Franklin Jr. 3 -- 1951 Marvin Franklin Jr. 2 -- 1952 Ed Higgenbotham 2 -- 1953 Bob Hamblet 4 -- 1954 Bob Hamblet 3 -- 1955 Jerry Bush 5 -- 1956 Jerry Bush 5 -- 1957 Jerry Bush 6 -- 1958 Bill Smith 8 -- 1959 Bill Smith 6 -- 1960 Bill Smith 6 -- 1961 Harry Good 8 -- 1962 Harry Good 8 -- 1963 Harry Good 7 -- 1964 Harry Good 8 -- 1965 Harry Good 6 -- 1966 Harry Good 5 -- 1967 Harry Good 4 -- 1968 Harry Good 3 -- 1969 Harry Good 8 -- 1970 Larry Romjue 3 -- 1971 Larry Romjue 4 -- 1972 Larry Romjue 8 -- 1973 Larry Romjue 2 -- 1974 Larry Romjue T-3 -- 1975 Larry Romjue 6 -- 1976 Larry Romjue 6 -- 1977 Larry Romjue 5 -- 1978 Larry Romjue 2 -- 1979 Larry Romjue T-3 -- 1980 Larry Romjue 5 -- 1981 Larry Romjue 3 -- 1982 Larry Romjue 3 -- 1983 Larry Romjue 4 -- 1984 Larry Romjue 7 -- 1985 Larry Romjue 3 -- 1986 Larry Romjue 5 -- 1987 Larry Romjue 4 -- 1988 Larry Romjue 5 -- 1989 Larry Romjue 4 -- 1990 Larry Romjue 6 -- 1991 Larry Romjue 5 -- 1992 Larry Romjue 7 -- 1993 Larry Romjue 6 -- 1994 Larry Romjue 5 19 1995 Larry Romjue 7 -- 1996 Larry Romjue 3 21 1997 Larry Romjue 6 13 1998 Larry Romjue 9 5 1999 Larry Romjue 2 3 2000 Larry Romjue 12 -- 2001 Larry Romjue 12 -- 2002 Bill Spangler 12 -- 2003 Bill Spangler 11 -- 2004 Bill Spangler 12 -- 2005 Bill Spangler 12 -- 2006 Bill Spangler 6 22 2007 Bill Spangler 6 T-21 2008 Bill Spangler 11 -- 2009 Bill Spangler 11 -- 2010 Bill Spangler T-7 -- 2011 Bill Spangler 8 -- 2012 Bill Spangler 12 -- 2013 Bill Spangler 9 -- 2014 Bill Spangler 11 -- 2015 Bill Spangler 13 --
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Awards & Honors Ben Hogan Award (1) 1999 Steve Friesen (Top Golf Scholar-Athlete) Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame (1) 2015 Steve Friesen All-Americans (GCAA) (3) 1998 Jamie Rogers, honorable mention 1999 Jamie Rogers, 2nd team Steve Friesen, honorable mention All-Big 12 (8) 1997 Steve Friesen, 1st team Josh Madden, 1st team 1998 Jamie Rogers, 1st team Steve Friesen, honorable mention 1999 Jamie Rogers, 1st team Steve Friesen, 1st team Scott Gutschewski, 1st team 2007 Brady Schnell, 1st team Academic All-American (GCAA) (1) 1998 Steve Friesen Academic All-District (CoSIDA) (5) 1997 Steve Friesen, District VII (Men’s At-Large) 1998 Steve Friesen, District VII (Men’s At-Large) 1999 Steve Friesen, District VII (Men’s At-Large) 2001 Mike Vanier, District VII (Men’s At-Large) 2013 Jordan Reinertson, District VII (Men’s At-Large) Academic All-Big 12 (39) 1997 Fernando Candia, 1st team Steve Friesen, 1st team Mikkel Haug, 1st team Ben Spargo, 1st team Judd Brewer, honorable mention Trent Morrison, honorable mention Jacques Paiement, honorable mention 1998 Steve Friesen, 1st team Ryan Nietfeldt, 1st team 1999 Jamie Rogers, 1st team Steve Friesen, 1st team Scott Gutschewski, 1st team Josh Madden, honorable mention 2001 Mike Vanier, 1st team Rob Arthur, 2nd team 2002 Kevin Bryson, 1st team Andy McCabe, 1st team J.J. Sullivan, 2nd team 2003 J.J. Sullivan, 1st team Kevin Bryson, 2nd team 2004 Judd Cornell, 1st team J.J. Sullivan, 2nd team 2005 Kent Schreiner, 1st team 2006 Brady Schnell, 1st team 2007 Brady Schnell, 1st team Ty Capps, 1st team Ryan Lenahan, 1st team Drew Reynolds, 2nd team 2008 Trent Price, 1st team 2009 Trent Price, 1st team Chris Bruening, 2nd team Andrew Wyatt, 2nd team 2010 Mike Coatman, 1st team Andrew Wyatt, 1st team 2011 Andrew Wyatt, 1st team Brett Sundberg, 1st team Neil Dufford, 1st team Tyler Parsloe, 1st team Brett Nymeyer, 2nd team Academic All-Big Ten (26) 2012 Neil Dufford Kevin Gillick Manuel Lavin Jordan Reinertson Josh Reinertson Austin Zimmerman 2013 Neil Dufford Kevin Gillick Manuel Lavin Jordan Reinertson Josh Reinertson Ross Dickson Ryan Grassel 2014 Ross Dickson Ryan Grassel Manuel Lavin Josh Reinertson Mike Siwa
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Aaron Wong Nathan Wong Ross Dickson Justin Jennings Josh Reinertson Mike Siwa Aaron Wong Nathan Wong
Big Ten Distinguished Scholars (9) 2012 Jordan Reinertson Josh Reinertson 2013 Jordan Reinertson Josh Reinertson Ryan Grassel 2014 Ryan Grassel Josh Reinertson 2015 Ross Dickson Josh Reinertson Big Ten Sportsmanship Award (4) 2012 Jordan Reinertson 2013 Jordan Reinertson 2014 Josh Reinertson 2015 Niko Vui Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (9) 2014 Ryan Grassel Cameron Palmer Josh Reinertson Aaron Wong Nathan Wong 2015 Cameron Palmer Aaron Wong Nathan Wong Niko Vui Nebraska HERO Leadership Award (10) 2006 Drew Reynolds 2007 Ty Capps 2008 Trent Price 2009 Brett Sundberg 2010 Jordan Reinertson 2011 Neil Dufford 2012 Jordan Reinertson 2013 Ryan Grassel 2014 Aaron Wong 2015 Cameron Palmer Herman Awards (5) 1996, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Big Ten Golfers of the Week (4) Feb. 29, 2012: Scott Willman March 14, 2012: Scott Willman Oct. 24, 2012: Kolton Lapa Feb. 27, 2013: Kolton Lapa Nebraska Men’s Amateur Champions Year Won Player 1949 Donald Spomer 1951 Byron Adams 1952 Richard Spangler Jr. 1956 William Mowbray 1957 Richard Spangler Jr. 1958 Richard Spangler Jr. 1969 Frank Rose 1972 Dan Bahensky 1968 Charles L. Borner Jr. 1970 Charles L. Borner Jr. 1973 Charles L. Borner Jr. 1974 Tom Sieckmann 1976 Tom Sieckmann 1977 Mike Hughett 1980 Steve Statton 1982 Mark Maness 1983 Bill Henderson 1984 Mark Maness 1985 Larry Sock 1986 Frank Rose 1987 Mike Rack 1988 Larry Sock 1990 Mike Rack 1992 Craig Poet 1993 Larry Sock 1998 Steve Friesen 2001 Knox F. Jones 2002 Ryan Nietfeldt 2006 Brady Schnell 2007 Brandon Crick 2009 Brandon Crick
Years at NU 1946-49 1941-42 1950-52 1938-40 1950-52 1950-52 1968-70 1973-74 1966-68 1966-68 1966-68 1974 1974 1981 1976-79 1980-83 1979-80 1980-83 1978 1968-70 1986-89 1978 1986-89 1990-93 1978 1996-99 1978-81 1995-99 2004-07 2008-10 2008-10
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Nebraska Records Individual Records Low Round 64 – Brady Schnell (2005-06) First round, March 20, 2006 Ron Moore Invitational, Goodyear, Ariz. Low 54-Hole Score 203 – Brady Schnell (2005-06) Ron Moore Invitational, Goodyear, Ariz. Low Conference Championships Round 68 – Four times (1973-twice, 1980, 2006) 1. Rick Schultz (1973, First round)^ 2. Steve King (1973, Third round)^ 3. Knox Jones (1980, Second round)^ 4. Brady Schnell (2006, First round)* Low 54-Hole Conference Championships Score 210 – Jamie Rogers (1999)* Low 72-Hole Conference Championships Score 292 – Andrew Wyatt (2010)* Best Conference Championships Finish T-2nd – Jamie Rogers (1999)* Low NCAA Regionals Round 65 – Jamie Rogers (1998) Second round, May 15, 1998 Low NCAA Regionals Score 207 – Jamie Rogers (1998)
Low Round By Class Senior 65 – Andrew Wyatt and Mike Coatman Junior 64 – Brady Schnell Sophomore 65 – Brady Schnell Freshman 66 – Thomas Bethel, Mike Vanier and Josh Madden 54 Holes By Class Senior 206 – Brandon Crick and Brady Schnell Junior 203 – Brady Schnell Sophomore 208 – Brady Schnell and Seth Porter Freshman 211 – Kolton Lapa Scoring Avg. By Class Senior 72.17 – Jamie Rogers Junior 72.67 – Brady Schnell Sophomore 73.58 – Josh Madden Freshman 74.27 - Kolton Lapa
Steve Friesen (above) holds the record for low NCAA Championship round with a 69, and the low NCAA Championship score with 288. He set both records in 1998.
Scoring Avg. Season Top 10 1. Jamie Rogers 2. Brandon Crick 3. Steve Friesen 4. Brady Schnell 5. Brady Schnell 6. Jamie Rogers T-7. Scott Gutschewski T-7. Scott Willman 9. Drew Reynolds 10. Judd Cornell
72.17 72.23 72.61 72.67 72.70 72.82 73.24 73.24 73.33 73.46
Career Wins 5 – Jamie Rogers (1995-99)
Scoring Avg. Career Top 10 1. Jamie Rogers 2. Brandon Crick 3. Brady Schnell 4. Steve Friesen 5. Andrew Wyatt 6. Scott Willman 7. Josh Madden 8. Scott Gutschewski 9. Calvin Freeman 10. Judd Cornell
72.53 73.32 73.59 74.37 74.49 74.53 74.76 74.79 74.92 74.95
Most Rounds Played Season: 42 - Jamie Rogers Career: 144 - Drew Reynolds
# - indicates Big Ten Championship * - indicates Big 12 Championship ^ - indicates Big Eight Championship
Best NCAA Regionals Finish T-2nd – Jamie Rogers (1998) Low NCAA Championships Round 69 – Steve Friesen (1998) First round, May 27, 1998 Low NCAA Championships Score 288 – Steve Friesen (1998) Best NCAA Championships Finish T-12th – Jamie Rogers (1999) Low Season Stroke Average 72.17 – Jamie Rogers (1999) Single-Season Wins 3 – Jamie Rogers (1997-98)
(1998-99) (2009-10) (1998-99) (2005-06) (2006-07) (1997-98) (1998-99) (2011-12) (2005-06) (2005-06)
Brady Schnell (below) holds the record for low round (64) and low 54-hole score (203), while sharing the record for low conference championship round (68).
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Scott Gutschewski (2005, ‘07, ‘09, ‘11)
Jeff Klein (2003)
Mark Maness (1988)
Mike Schuchart (1990, ‘93)
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Low Round 276 – 1998-99 and 2010-11 1. Final round, Sept. 29, 1999 Ram Collegiate, Fort Collins, Colo. 2. Final round, March 15, 2011 Jackrabbit Invitational, Primm, Nev.
Low Season Stroke Average 291.20 – 1999 Single-Season Wins 3 – 1998
Low 54-Hole Score 837 – 1998-99 and 2005-06 1. Ram Collegiate, Fort Collins, Colo. (1998-99) 2. Ron Moore Invite, Goodyear, Ariz. (2005-06) Low Conference Championships Round 284 – 1999* Second round, April 26, 1999 Low 54-Hole Conference Championships Score 859 – 1999* Low 72-Hole Conference Championships Score 1,184 – 2010*
Team Stroke Avg. Top 10 1. 1998-99 291.20 2. 2009-10 292.41 3. 2005-06 292.74 4. 1997-98 293.59 5. 2013-14 295.91 6. 2010-11 296.86 7. 2004-05 296.97 8. 2012-13 297.52 9. 2006-07 298.00 10. 2008-09 298.12
Andrew Wyatt (above) holds the record for low 72-hole conference championship score (292) and shares a pair of other records.
# - indicates Big Ten Championship * - indicates Big 12 Championship ^ - indicates Big Eight Championship
Best Conference Championships Finish 2nd – 1999* Low NCAA Regionals Round 282 – 1998 Second round, May 15, 1998 Low NCAA Regionals Score 857 – 1998 Best NCAA Regionals Finish 3rd – 1999 Low NCAA Championships Round 286 – 1998 First round, May 27, 1998 Low NCAA Championships Score (minimum of four rounds played) 1,218 – 1999 The 2009-10 team (below) won the 2010 Mizzou Intercollegiate. That team also holds the record for 72-hole conference championship score (1,184).
Best NCAA Championships Finish 14th – 1999
NEBRASKA MEN’S GOLF COACHES Bud Williamson 1946-48 Ed Newkirk 1937-41
Dana X. Bible 1935-1936
Bill Smith 1958-60
Marvin Franklin Jr.
Harry Good 1961-69
1949-51
Ed Higgenbotham 1952
Larry Romjue 1970-2001
Bill Spangler 2002-present
Bob Hamblet 1953-54
Jerry Bush 1955-57
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ADAMS, Byron................................................. 1941, 42 AITKEN, Philip M.............................................. 1922, 23 ALLACHER, Scott ........................................... 1984, 86 ANDERSON, Gary........................................... 1972, 73 ANDERSON, Richard............................................. 1954 ARTHUR, Rob.................................................. 2000, 01 ATEN, Jonathan..................................................... 2002
BAHENSKY, Dan.............................................. 1973, 74 BENNETT, Bryan.................................................... 1992 BETHEL, Tom......................................................... 2004 BISHOP, Tyler......................................................... 2005 BORNER, JR. Charles L............................ 1966, 67, 68 BORZYCH, Justin............................................ 2001, 02 BROWN, Joe.......................................................... 1925 BRUENING, Chris................................ 2005, 07, 08, 09 BRUENING, Steve C........................................ 1982, 84 BRUNZELL, Scott F.................................... 1969, 71, 72 BRYSON, Kevin................................... 2000, 01, 02, 03 BUTTERFIELD, John................................. 1955, 56, 57
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CAPPS, Ty........................................................ 2006, 07 CARDER, Vic................................................... 1977, 79 CHRISTENSEN, Warren.................................. 1956, 57 COATMAN, Mike.................................. 2008, 09, 10, 11 COOLEY, Ryan....................................................... 2001 CORNELL, Judd................................... 2003, 04, 05, 06 CRICK, Brandon............................................... 2009, 10 DENNE, John......................................................... 1987 DICKSON, Ross................................... 2012, 13, 14, 15 DINNEBIER, John................................ 1986, 87, 88, 89 DONACHIE, Dave.................................................. 1976 DUBISAR, Brad.................................... 1991, 92, 93, 94 DUBISAR, Chad................................... 1991, 92, 93, 94 DUFFORD, Neil.................................... 2010, 11, 12, 13 ENCELL, Bill........................................................... 1962 EPSTEIN, Robert................................................... 1959 ESHLEMAN, Eric............................................. 1989, 90 FREEMAN, Calvin............................................ 2014, 15 FRIESEN, Steve................................... 1996, 97, 98, 99 FULKERSON, Thomas............................... 1958, 59, 60 GERSTNER, Kurt............................................. 1989, 90 GIFFORD, Joe............................................ 1950, 51, 52 GILLICK, Kevin................................................. 2012, 13 GLOE, Lance.................................................... 1970, 71 GOTSCHE, Steve...................................... 1981, 82, 83 GRACE, Tom.......................................................... 1965 GRASSEL, Ryan.............................................. 2012, 14 GUNLICKS, William L................................. 1962, 63, 64 GUTSCHEWSKI, Scott............................... 1997, 98, 99 HARTWIG, Chris.................................. 2000, 02, 03, 04 HAUG, Mikkel......................................................... 1997 HEMMER, Bill......................................................... 1962 HENDERSON, Bill............................................ 1979, 80 HENKELMANN, Carl.................................. 1922, 23, 24 HILSABECK, Frank H............................................ 1965 HOPPER, Travis................................... 1990, 91, 92, 93 HOSKINS, Doug............................................... 1982, 83 HOWERTER, Scott.................................... 1983, 84, 85 HUGHES, Kenny.................................................... 1982 HUGHETT, Bryan....................................... 1983, 84, 85 HUGHETT, Mike..................................................... 1981 HUMBLES, Blake............................................. 2001, 02 HYLAND, Jack................................................. 1941, 42
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KING, Steve......................................... 1972, 73, 74, 75 KISSLER, Fredric T................................................ 1958 KLEIN, Jeff....................................................... 1979, 80 KORBA, Bob.......................................................... 1964 KRUGER, Todd................................................ 1993, 94 LAPA, Kolton.......................................................... 2013 LAU, Robert B............................................ 1966, 67, 68 LAUER, Richard T...................................... 1953, 54, 55 LAVIN, Manuel...................................... 2011, 12, 13, 14 LENAHAN, Ryan.................................. 2003, 05, 06, 07 LEY, Mike.......................................................... 1968, 69 LINDAHL, Brad....................................................... 1988 MACK, Steve.................................................... 1981, 82 MADDEN, Josh.................................... 1996, 97, 98, 99 MANESS, Mark.................................... 1980, 81, 82, 83 MARSHALL, Jamie................................................ 2007 MASCHKA, Ben..................................................... 2015 MASON, Larry.................................................. 1967, 69 MAYER, Herbert............................................... 1954, 56 MCCABE, Andy.......................................... 2000, 01, 02 MCCONAHAY, David........................................ 1960, 61 MCCUISTION, Michael K........................... 1957, 58, 59 MCENTIRE, Gordon................................... 1936, 37, 38 MESSICK, Bill........................................................ 1966 MEYER, Bob.............................................. 1972, 73, 75 MOORE, Jack............................................. 1954, 55, 56 MOORE, Jerry........................................................ 1956 MORRISON, Trent................................ 1994, 95, 96, 97 MORTENSEN, Kerm.............................................. 1964 MOWBRAY, William.................................... 1938, 39, 40 MOYER, Craig...................................... 1974, 75, 76, 77 MULLIN, Rob.................................................... 1987, 88 MULLINS, Dennis....................................... 1958, 59, 60
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NANNEN, Derek..................................................... 1993 NELSON, Steven R................................................ 1965 NEWTON, Don....................................................... 1923 NIETFELDT, Ryan................................ 1995, 96, 98, 99 NOLTE, Ned........................................................... 1961 NYMEYER, Brett.............................................. 2010, 11 OVERGAARD, Jerry................................... 1960, 61, 62 PAIEMENT, Jacques............................ 1994, 95, 96, 97 PALMER, Cameron................................................ 2013 PALMER, Harold.................................................... 1925 PARSLOE, Tyler......................................... 2008, 09, 10 PATEL, Himesh...................................................... 2000 PAULEY, David A.................................................... 1975 PESAVENTO, Tony................................................ 1976 PETERSON, Ervin..................................... 1951, 52, 53 PETERSON, Jason R...................................... 1990, 91 PILLEN, Mark....................................... 2005, 06, 08, 09 POET, Craig......................................... 1990, 91, 92, 93 PORTER, Seth................................. 1999, 2000, 01, 03 PRICE, Trent........................................ 2006, 07, 08, 09 RACK, Mike.......................................... 1986, 87, 88, 89 RAFFERTY, Jeff......................................... 1989, 91, 92 READY, George................................................ 1924, 25 RECORD, Matt................................................. 2013, 14 REED, Ralph.............................................. 1935, 36, 37 REINERTSON, Jordan......................... 2010, 11, 12, 13 REINERTSON, Josh............................ 2012, 13, 14, 15 REITER, Steve G................................. 1992, 93, 94, 95 REYNOLDS, Drew............................... 2004, 05, 06, 07 REYNOLDS, Rick....................................... 1977, 78, 79 ROGERS, Jamie........................................ 1997, 98, 99 ROMJUE, Edwin.................................................... 1963 ROMJUE, Larry C....................................... 1958, 59, 60 ROPER, Louis........................................................ 1953 ROSE, Frank.............................................. 1968, 69, 70 ROUDEBUSH, James...................................... 1970, 71 RYDER, Del................................................ 1947, 48, 49 RUMFIELD, Jon..................................................... 1974
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SAFFER, Robert G........................................... 1964, 65 SALTER, George.................................................... 1922 SCANLON, Mike.............................................. 1985, 86 SCHMIDT, Larry..................................................... 1973 SCHNELL, Brady................................. 2004, 05, 06, 07 SCHRAG, Stanley R.............................................. 1962 SCHREINER, Frank............................................... 1963 SCHREINER, Kent........................................... 2004, 05 SCHUCHART, Mike.............................. 1981, 82, 83, 85 SCHULTZ, Rick R....................................... 1971, 72, 73 SCHWARTZKOPF, Sam......................................... 1938 SIECKMANN, Jim................................. 1985, 86, 87, 88 SIECKMANN, Tom................................................. 1974 SIWA, Mike....................................................... 2014, 15 SLATTERY, Eugene............................................... 1922 SMITH, Doug........................................ 1975, 76, 77, 78 SMITH, Marty................................................... 2000, 01 SMITH, Peter.................................................... 1997, 98 SOCK, Larry........................................................... 1978 SOCK, Randy................................................... 1977, 80 SPANGLER, Bill .............................................. 1984, 85 SPANGLER, JR. Richard L........................ 1950, 51, 52 SPOMER, Donald...................................... 1946, 48, 49 STATTON, Steve.................................. 1976, 77, 78, 79 STIENEKE, Gary.............................................. 1974, 75 STROH, Donald................................... 1946, 47, 48, 49 SUKUP, Fred.................................................... 1961, 63 SULLIVAN, J.J...................................... 2000, 02, 03, 04 SUNDBERG, Brett............................... 2008, 09, 10, 11 SWEETMAN, Chuck E............................... 1966, 67, 68
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TABER, Edward T................................................... 1961 TATE, Curt L..................................................... 1984, 85 TEEL, Gary....................................................... 1973, 74 THAYER, Ron......................................................... 1987 THOMSEN, Thomas B............................... 1963, 64, 65 THORSON, Todd ............................................. 1975, 76 TOLEN, Thomas A........................................... 1953, 54 TROY, Jim............................................ 2000, 01, 02, 03 TROY, Mike...................................................... 1989, 90 VANIER, Mike................................................... 2000, 01 VETTE, Fred.................................................... 1924, 25 VUI, Niko................................................................ 2015
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Conference/Postseason History 2015 Big Ten Championships Results
The Victoria National Course in Newburgh, Ind., April 24-26, 2015 Rk. Team 1. Illinois 284-281-280-293 = 1,138 2. Iowa 280-289-309-292 = 1,170 T-3. Minnesota 293-298-291-299 = 1,181 T-3. Penn State 295-300-284-302 = 1,181 T-5. Wisconsin 297-294-295-297 = 1,183 T-5. Ohio State 291-293-293-306 = 1,183 7. Northwestern 303-288-294-300 = 1,185
Total (-14) (+18) (+29) (+29) (+31) (+31) (+33)
Rk. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
Team Total Purdue 295-297-290-308 = 1,190 (+38) Michigan State 297-294-298-302 = 1,191 (+39) Maryland 291-293-305-303 = 1,192 (+40) Michigan 307-308-286-307 = 1,208 (+56) Indiana 299-308-296-314 = 1,217 (+65) Nebraska 306-310-308-314 = 1,238 (+86) Rutgers 328-322-312-312 = 1,274 (+122)
Conference Championships Results Since 1958
Year Champion NU Finish Individual Champion Big Eight Conference Championships 1958 Oklahoma State (878).................8th (983)............................................... Abe Justice (Oklahoma State, 213) 1959 Oklahoma State (899).................6th (963).................................................Jim Wright (Oklahoma State, 219) 1960 Oklahoma State (879).................6th (956).................................................Jim Wright (Oklahoma State, 212) 1961 Oklahoma State (865).................8th (949)...........................................................Bob Smith (Oklahoma, 213) 1962 Oklahoma State (844).................8th (942)............................................. Dick Cannon (Oklahoma State, 200) 1963 Oklahoma State (849).................7th (911)............................................George Hixon (Oklahoma State, 209) 1964 Oklahoma State (845).................8th (947)............................................George Hixon (Oklahoma State, 207) 1965 Oklahoma State (900).................6th (974)..............................................Bob Dickson (Oklahoma State, 218) 1966 Oklahoma State (854).................5th (903)............................................................. Hale Irwin (Colorado, 208) 1967 Oklahoma State (592/36 holes)...4th (626)... Hale Irwin (Colorado, 146); Grier Jones (Oklahoma State, 146) 1968 Colorado (857).............................3rd (881)................................................ Grier Jones (Okahoma State, 210) 1969 Oklahoma State (866).................8th (917).............................................Skip Graham (Oklahoma State, 214) 1970 Oklahoma State (886).................3rd (921)...............................................Mike Holder (Oklahoma State, 219) 1971 Oklahoma State (865).................4th (917)........................................ Danny Edwards (Oklahoma State, 216) 1972 Oklahoma State (864).................8th (939).........................................Danny Edwards (Oklahoma State, 211) 1973 Oklahoma State (847).................2nd (869)..................................................Don Bliss (Oklahoma State, 209) 1974 Oklahoma State (886).................T-3rd (904).................................... Jaime Gonzalez (Oklahoma State, 219) 1975 Oklahoma State (876).................6th (941)................................................ Tom Jones (Oklahoma State, 217) 1976 Oklahoma State (878).................6th (963)................................................Lindy Miller (Oklahoma State, 217) 1977 Oklahoma State (895).................5th (946)................................................Lindy Miller (Oklahoma State, 220) 1978 Oklahoma State (858).................2nd (907)...............................................Lindy Miller (Oklahoma State, 212) 1979 Oklahoma State (888).................T-3rd (919).............................................. Bob Tway (Oklahoma State, 215) 1980 Oklahoma State (868).................5th (903).......................................... Rafael Alarcon (Oklahoma State, 213) 1981 Oklahoma State (857).................3rd (878)............................................................. Terry Kahl (Colorado, 211) 1982 Oklahoma State (870).................3rd (908)............................................... Willie Wood (Oklahoma State, 211) 1983 Oklahoma State (888).................4th (917)..........................................Andrew Magee (Oklahoma State, 216) 1984 Missouri (903)..............................7th (966)...........................................Scott Verplank (Oklahoma State, 220) 1985 Oklahoma State (869).................3rd (892)...............................................Grant Waite (Oklahoma State, 212) 1986 Oklahoma State (866).................5th (943)................................................Brian Watts (Oklahoma State, 211) 1987 Oklahoma State (837).................4th (892)........................................ Michael Bradley (Oklahoma State, 206) 1988 Oklahoma State (865).................5th (926)................................................ E.J. Pfister (Oklahoma State, 213) 1989 Oklahoma State (875).................4th (927).......................................Kevin Wentworth (Oklahoma State, 210) 1990 Oklahoma State (849).................6th (914)....................................... Kevin Wentworth (Oklahoma State, 211) 1991 Oklahoma State (889).................5th (955).............................................................. Matt Gogel (Kansas, 219) 1992 Oklahoma (866)...........................7th (922).............................................. Alan Bratton (Oklahoma State, 210) 1993 Oklahoma State (888).................6th (931).................................................Bobby Kalinowski (Colorado, 214) 1994 Oklahoma State (883).................5th (923).................................................Bobby Kalinowski (Colorado, 217) 1995 Oklahoma State (858).................7th (916)..............................................................................Three tied (211) 1996 Oklahoma State (895).................3rd (905).................................................... Kris Cox (Oklahoma State, 217) Big 12 Conference Championships 1997 Oklahoma State (882).................6th (908).........................................Leif Westerberg (Oklahoma State, 211) 1998 Oklahoma State (898).................9th (942)....................................................... Hunter Haas (Oklahoma, 218) 1999 Kansas (857)...............................2nd (859)...........................................................David Gossett (Texas, 209) 2000 Oklahoma State (851).................12th (927)....................................Charles Howell III (Oklahoma State, 200) 2001 Baylor (894).................................12th (956)........................................................Worth Williams (Baylor, 215) 2002 Texas (850)..................................12th (909)...................................... Anders Hultman (Oklahoma State, 203) 2003 Texas (894)..................................11th (945)......................................... Hunter Mahan (Oklahoma State, 208) 2004 Texas (864)..................................12th (926)........................................................Jason Hartwick (Texas, 204) 2005 Oklahoma State (868).................12th (931).......................................................Anthony Kim (Oklahoma, 208) 2006 Oklahoma (858)..............................6th (887)..........................................................Matthew Rosenfeld (Texas, 210) 2007 Oklahoma State (866)....................6th (909).................................................... Pablo Martin (Oklahoma State, 211) 2008 Oklahoma State (1,141/72 holes)..11th (1,225).............................................. Rickie Fowler (Oklahoma State, 279) 2009 Oklahoma State (1,149)..............11th (1,206)................................ Morgan Hoffmann (Oklahoma State, 276) 2010 Oklahoma State (1,133)..............T-7th (1,184)..................................................Chris Ward (Texas Tech, 279) 2011 Oklahoma State (1,139)..............8th (1,194).................................. Morgan Hoffmann (Oklahoma State, 280) Big Ten Conference Championships 2012 Illinois (1,175)..............................12th (1,251)........................................................ Luke Guthrie (Illinois, 283) 2013 Illinois (1,163)..............................9th (1,214)..................................................... Thomas Pieters (Illinois, 284) 2014 Minnesota (1,186)........................11th (1,224)...Charlie Danielson (Illinois, 289); Jose Mendez (Minnesota, 289) 2015 Illinois (1,138)..................................13th (1,238)................... Nick Hardy (Illinois, 284); Carson Schaake (Iowa, 284)
Big Ten Championships Records
Team Lowest Final Score (54 Holes)................... 842..........................................................Ohio State, 2004 (279-279-284) Lowest Final Score (72 Holes)................... 1,122................................................ Minnesota, 2003 (283-282-280-277) Lowest Round............................................ 276................................................................. Michigan State, 2005 (2nd) Individual Lowest Final Score (54 Holes)................... 199.................. Kevin Hall, Ohio State, 2004; Jeff Overton, Indiana, 2005 Lowest Final Score (72 Holes)................... 271................................... Joey Sindelar, Ohio State, 1981 (70-64-68-69) Lowest Round............................................ 64..............................................................................................Four times
Calvin Freeman led the Huskers at the 2015 Big Ten Championship, finishing 46th. He shot 306 over four rounds on the Victoria National Course in Newburgh, Ind.
Big Ten Conference History NCAA Championships Team Appearances Ohio State 45 Minnesota 28 Purdue 27 Northwestern 24 Michigan 22 Illinois 22 Indiana 18 Michigan State 16 Iowa 14 Wisconsin 13 Penn State 12 Maryland 7 Nebraska 4 Rutgers 2 NCAA Champions 1934 Michigan 1935 Michigan 1945 Ohio State 1961 Purdue 1979 Ohio State 2002 Minnesota
Best Finish 1st (1945, 1979) 1st (2002) 1st (1961) 2nd (1939, 1945) 1st (1934, 1935) 2nd (2013) 6th (1974) 5th (1944) 7th (1939, 1946) 6th (1951) 15th (2004) 4th (1958) 14th (1999) 30th (1963)
Coach Thomas Trueblood Thomas Trueblood Robert Kepler Sam Voinoff James Brown Brad James
Individual Champions J.W. Fischer, Michigan Charles Kocsis, Michigan Louis Lick, Minnesota John Lorms, Ohio State Dave Barclay, Michigan Fred Wampler, Purdue Tom Nieporte, Ohio State Joe Campbell, Purdue Rick Jones, Ohio State Jack Nicklaus, Ohio State Clark Burroughs, Ohio State 285 (1985) James McLean, Minnesota 271 (1998) Luke Donald, Northwestern 284 (1999) Scott Langley, Illinois Thomas Pieters, Illinois
Score MP MP 602 584 1,189 1,134
Score MP (1932) MP (1936) MP (1944) MP (1945) MP (1947) MP (1950) MP (1951) MP (1955) MP (1956) MP (1961)
206 (2010) 208 (2012)
MP - Match Play Note: In 2009, the NCAA Championships changed from stroke play to stroke play and match play. Team finishes after 2009 are match play results only.
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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA The University of Nebraska was chartered by the Nebraska Legislature in 1869 as the state’s public university and land-grant institution. Founded in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska was expanded in 1968 into a state educational system now comprising four campuses under the guidance of a Board of Regents and a central administration. Nebraska, which joined the Big Ten Conference in 2011, is a member of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation, a consortium of Big Ten universities and the University of Chicago, which has generated unique opportunities for students and faculty by sharing expertise, leveraging resources and collaborating on programs. To discover more about the University of Nebraska visit unl.edu.
COMMITTEE ON INSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION
As a member of the Big Ten, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) is a member of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation, which includes all 14 Big Ten Institutions and the University of Chicago. The Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) and the institutions together have annual research expenditures topping $10.2 billion — more than the Ivy League and the University of California System combined — and they educate a total of nearly 600,000 students.
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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA RANKINGS · Rated among Top 100 National Universities (U.S. News & World Report)
· Rated among Top 50 Public National Universities (U.S. News & World Report) · Rated among Top 100 Best Values in Public Colleges (Kiplinger’s Personal Finance) · No. 2 Best Online MBA Programs for Veterans (U.S. News & World Report) · No. 2 Best Online Graduate Education for Veterans (U.S. News & World Report)
RECOGNIZED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS UNL ENROLLMENT
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ACADEMIC SUCCESS
Nebraska increased its nation-leading total of CoSIDA Academic All-America awards to 320, adding six Huskers in 2014-15. Junior guard Shavon Shields (Olathe, Kan.) became NU’s first-ever first-team Academic All-American in men’s basketball. Senior sprinter John Welk (Bismarck, N.D.), who was Nebraska’s Male Student-Athlete of the Year, led three first-team CoSIDA Academic All-Americans for the men’s track and field program. Welk, who was the Academic All-American of the Year in men’s track and field, was joined by Levi Gipson (Lincoln, Neb.) and Drew Wiseman (Bismarck, N.D.). Junior gymnast Ethan Lottman (Omaha, Neb.) earned second-team Academic All-America status. Sophomore outfielder Ryan Boldt (Red Wing, Minn.) was a third-team Academic All-American in baseball. In 2014-15, Lottman was one of three Huskers to win the NCAA Elite 89 Award, presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average participating at the finals site for each of the NCAA’s 89 championship events. Nebraska’s other two recipients of the prestigious award were Wiseman and senior thrower Will Lohman (Chewelah, Wash.) who claimed the honors in indoor and outdoor men’s track and field, respectively. Graduation is the ultimate achievement, and 118 Husker student-athletes earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in three commencement exercises at Pinnacle Bank Arena in 2014-15. At the conclusion of the academic year, Nebraska student-athletes posted an impressive 3.155 cumulative GPA.
Nebraska celebrated 25 years of the Student-Athlete Recognition Banquet with “A Night at the Lied” - which became the Husker version of the Emmys, Oscars and ESPYs rolled into one. More than 1,400 attended the April celebration, which was capped with Nebraska Director of Athletics Shawn Eichorst (above left) and Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany (above right) presenting the Student-Athlete-of-the-Year awards and Big Ten Medals of Honor to Jessie DeZiel (above second from left) and John Welk (above third from left). DeZiel (Rogers, Minn.) was a nine-time All-American for the women’s gymnastics team. Welk (Bismarck, N.D.) was a three-time AllAmerican sprinter for the track and field team. Welk was also the 2015 CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year in men’s track and field.
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HONORING ACHIEVEMENT 2014-15 ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS
CoSIDA Academic All-Americans (320) All-Time, All Sports Leads Nation ·107 Football CoSIDA Academic All-Americans (leads all sports, all time) ·37 Volleyball CoSIDA Academic All-Americans (leads all women’s sports, all time) ·29 Softball CoSIDA Academic All-Americans (No. 2 among all women’s sports, all time) ·41 Men’s & Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country Combined CoSIDA Academic All-Americans (leads nation since CoSIDA added team in 2002) CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year in 2014-15 John Welk (Men’s Track & Field) CoSIDA Academic All-Americans in 2014-15 (6) First Team (4): Levi Gipson (Men’s Track & Field), Shavon Shields (Men’s Basketball) John Welk (Men’s Track & Field) Drew Wiseman (Men’s Track & Field) Second Team (1): Ethan Lottman (Men’s Gymnastics) Third Team (1): Ryan Boldt (Baseball) NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship ($7,500 each) John Welk (Men’s Track & Field)
More than 400 student-athletes were honored at the academic banquet, including 68 gold (3.750 to 4.000 GPA), 61 silver (3.500 to 3.749 GPA) and 140 bronze (3.000 to 3.499 GPA) medallion winners. Six Huskers earned Outstanding Scholar Awards, presented to seniors exhausting their eligibility with a cumulative GPA of 3.900 or better. The honorees included: Mark Hilderbrand (Track and Field); Amanda Lauer (Women’s Gymnastics); Jennifer Lauer (Women’s Gymnastics); Will Lohman (pictured above, Track and Field); Josh Reinertson (Men’s Golf); and John Welk (Track and Field).
In 2014-15, 118 Huskers earned their degrees, including Ameer Abdullah (pictured above), who became the first male student-athlete across Nebraska’s sports to earn a prestigious Senior CLASS Award. The honor is given annually to the sport’s most outstanding senior studentathlete. The award recognizes achievements in four areas of excellence – classroom, community, character and competition. Previous Husker Senior CLASS Award winners were Kelsey Griffin (Women’s Basketball, 2010) and Gina Mancuso (Volleyball, 2012).
Big Ten Postgraduate Scholarship ($7,500 each) Amanda & Jennifer Lauer (Women’s Gymnastics) John Welk (Men’s Track & Field) NCAA Elite 89 Award (3) Ethan Lottman (Men’s Gymnastics) Drew Wiseman (Men’s Indoor Track & Field) Will Lohman (Men’s Outdoor Track & Field) Senior CLASS Award - Ameer Abdullah (Football) National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society (4) Ameer Abdullah, Mike Moudy, Mark Pelini, Trevor Roach Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars Award (16) Oladapo Akinmoladun (Men’s Track & Field), Paula Andrie (Women’s Track & Field), Alexandra Bilunas (Swimming & Diving), Bria Deveaux (Swimming & Diving), Jordan Harrison (Football), Gazmine Mason (Bowling), Mike Moudy (Football), Steven Reveles (Baseball), Andrea Ruiz (Bowling), Christian Sanderfer (Men’s Track & Field), Shavon Shields (Men’s Basketball), Leslee Smith (Men’s Basketball), Vasileios Stavropoulos (Men’s Tennis), Dawna Tyson (Softball), Tai Webster (Men’s Basketball), Nathan Wong (Men’s Golf) Nebraska Male Student-Athlete of the Year John Welk, Men’s Track & Field Nebraska Female Student-Athlete of the Year Jessie DeZiel, Women’s Gymnastics Nebraska Big Ten Medal of Honor Winners Jessie DeZiel and John Welk Nebraska Big Ten Sportsmanship Award Winners Ameer Abdullah (Football); Samantha Areman (Soccer) Nebraska Herman Award Winner Men’s Tennis Team (3.510 GPA) Women’s Swimming & Diving Team (3.568 GPA)
Shavon Shields became the first Husker men’s basketball player to earn first-team CoSIDA Academic All-America honors. Shields, who is a six-time member of the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll, was one of six Husker student-athletes to capture CoSIDA Academic All-America awards in 2014-15, pushing NU’s nation-leading total to 320 Academic All-Americans across all sports.
The NCAA Elite 89 Award recognizes individuals who reach the pinnacle of competition at the national championship level and achieve the highest academic standard among their peers. Ethan Lottman captured the award at the 2015 NCAA Men’s Gymnastics Championships, before adding CoSIDA Academic AllAmerica honors. Drew Wiseman (Indoor, pictured) and Will Lohman (Outdoor) swept the honors for the men’s track and field team in 2015.
Opposite page (bottom from left): Manuel Lavin and Matt Record earned their bachelor’s degrees from Nebraska in December of 2014. Scott Gutschewski (right) earned his bachelor’s degree in PGA golf management in May 2014. A letterwinner from 1997 to 1999, Gutschewski played a key role on Nebraska’s 1999 team, which finished 14th at the NCAA Championships.
Nebraska Life Skills Team Award Winners Men’s Gymnastics Women’s Soccer Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll Selections (690) Fall (356) and Spring (334) (3.0 GPA or above) Nebraska Academic All-Big Ten Selections (205) Letterwinners with a 3.0 GPA or above Nebraska Student-Athlete Graduates (118) (August 2014: 12; December 2014: 48; May 2015: 58) Nebraska Student-Athlete Perfect 4.0 GPA Semesters (87) Fall (43) or Spring (44) Semester Nebraska Big Ten Distinguished Scholars (62) Letterwinners with 3.7 GPA or better in 2014-15
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“I think I can see a little more clearly what makes Lincoln and Nebraska so special. In a word, it boils down to community. The small-size cities and the overall population are important factors. Many who grew up here still live here. People come to Nebraska to be part of a community. It’s truly a special place that really supports its own in all kinds of ways. You know what they say about Nebraska...once a Husker, always a Husker.” Steve Friesen, Professional Golfer, 1999 Ben Hogan Award Winner 2015 Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee The athletic academic unit, located in the Dick and Peg Herman Family Student Life Complex, 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 composed of 14 full-time staff members and is certified by the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics (N4A).
ACADEMIC COUNSELING
Seven academic counselors, three learning specialists and two 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.
TUTORIAL SUPPORT
A tremendous resource for all academic abilities, unlimited tutorial support from approximately 120 tutors on staff is available from day one up to college graduation in all subject areas. The tutorial program is certified as a model tutoring program by the College Reading and Learning Association.
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. Student-athletes are required to complete a specific number of study hours each week as determined by their academic counselor and/or coach. Additional performance-based or tutor-based study hall also may be determined by the academic counselor.
MENTORING
Academic support staff serve as mentors to all incoming student-athletes and a select group of returning student-athletes. Student-athletes meet with their mentor weekly to develop time management skills, gather and report academic progress information, and discuss academic success strategies.
EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS
Assessments are administered upon the request of the student-athlete, academic counselor, or coach. Learning specialists are available to administer and score informal assessments, which include a reading comprehension and a writing assessment. When more in-depth assessments are necessary, referrals are made to a consulting psychologist who conducts the assessments. If it is determined a student-athlete has a learning disability or another medical condition that impedes the student from reaching their academic potential, appropriate accommodations are implemented by the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities.
STUDENT-ATHLETE ORIENTATION
Each new student-athlete attends an orientation at the beginning of their academic career. Student-athletes are introduced to staff, faculty, administrators, and a variety of resources that help facilitate the transition into college while enhancing awareness of support services in the Athletic Department and across campus.
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
The Herman Student Life Complex has two computer labs for student-athletes. The Scott Technology Center features two tech tables for use on group computer projects and group study sessions. Additionally, each student-athlete is provided a laptop for use throughout their academic career at Nebraska. Construction was completed in the fall of 2010 on the Nebraska Student Life Complex, which nearly tripled the size of NU’s previous academic space. The Dick and Peg Herman Family Student Life Complex also features a new technology center and a dedicated Life Skills area and the Papik Computer lab.
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STUDENT-ATHLETE LIFE
Nebraska Athletics is one of the few self-sustaining intercollegiate athletic programs in the country. In the 2014-15 fiscal year, Nebraska drew more than 1.3 million fans across all sports through the gates of our world-class facilities. This incredible interest and support enables Nebraska Athletics to invest in the student-athlete experience, as well as the overall game-day experience. Nebraska is a leader in providing all the resources and support necessary for student-athletes to become successful in Academics, Athletics and Life. Nebraska will continue to strategically plan for avenues to strengthen the resources to support more than 600 Husker student-athletes.
In August of 2014, the NCAA Division I Board of Directors restructured the way member institutions and conferences, including the Big Ten, govern themselves. Nebraska has a great history and tradition of providing first-class benefits and support to our student-athletes. This change in governance, and subsequent legislation, has paved the way for Nebraska to enhance the benefits and experiences for our student-athletes even further. A few examples of these enhanced benefits are: · All scholarship student-athletes across all sports will have their scholarship calculated based on the full cost of attendance. · Each student-athlete will receive an Apple MacBook Air laptop computer to enhance their learning opportunities (pictured top left). · Nebraska has increased resources and support in all academic and performance related areas including but not limited to Academic Services, Life Skills, Athletic Medicine, Athletic Training, Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition and Dining Services (Training Table). · Nebraska created the first-known post-eligibility benefit program, where every student-athlete, who has graduated and exhausted their athletic eligibility, will have the opportunity to pursue an internship, participate in a study abroad program or attend graduate school with Nebraska’s support.
RED CARPET EXPERIENCE
(From left) Mike Siwa, Justin Jennings and Cameron Palmer on the red carpet at “A Night at the Lied”, Nebraska’s academic and life skills awards banquet in April of 2015. All three Huskers were leaders on the course, in the classroom and in the community.
LIFE SKILLS AWARDS
Cameron Palmer captured a prestigious Nebraska Student-Athlete HERO Leadership Award in 2015. The award is presented to NU’s most committed student-athletes to community service across all sports.
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EXPERIENCE THE WORLD
SERVICE TO A MUCH LARGER COMMUNITY
The Nebraska Life Skills program continued to expand its reach in 2015 by offering student-athletes a chance to impact other parts of the world. The annual service trip abroad program began with a trip to Guatemala in May of 2015, enabling nearly 20 current and former Huskers to positively influence the lives of youngsters in another country.
NEBRASKA LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM
Widely regarded as the premier and most comprehensive Life Skills program in college athletics, the Husker program is committed to providing proactive education, resources and support throughout college and beyond, promoting total person development and preparation for life after sports. Five full-time staff members and one graduate assistant coordinate a wide array of services benefiting Husker student-athletes.
PROACTIVE EDUCATION
The Life Skills team organizes orientations designed to acclimate student-athletes to college life. All new student-athletes also attend the fall semester Husker Life Seminar. The interactive class promotes responsible decision-making, personal brand, financial literacy, leadership, involvement and service.
INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS
Every Nebraska student-athlete is assigned a Life Skills Coordinator who will arrange multiple individual meetings throughout the academic year aimed at enhancing personal and career development. The meetings help each studentathlete identify a career focus and implement a plan to increase career marketability.
CAREER COMMITMENT ORKING
Annually, Nebraska Life Skills organizes a StudentAthlete Career Fair, Networking Night (pictured bottom right) and other career events aimed at connecting Huskers with companies desiring competitive, hardworking, accountable candidates. Athlete Network and Husker Hire Link provide opportunities to explore career opportunities across the country.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Nebraska student-athletes readily accept the rolemodel challenge collectively giving more than 6,500 hours annually to impact thousands, both young and old alike, throughout the entire state of Nebraska. Outreach events include but are not limited to hospital visits, mentoring, school assemblies, statewide rallies, Make-A-Wish, NFL Play 60 and Husker Heroes.
LEADERSHIP
Nebraska Life Skills provides student-athletes with endless opportunities to enhance leadership skills while distinguishing themselves from the competition. Student-athletes can be members of the StudentAthlete Advisory Committee, Uplifting Athletes Chapter or Husker Distinction Council. On campus, UNL offers more than 600 recognized student organizations allowing athletes to collaborate with other campus leaders for a common goal. Annually, Nebraska Life Skills funds and coordinates a one week service abroad trip allowing nearly 20 studentathletes to come together for a common goal while enriching cultural competencies.
RECOGNITION
In 2014-15, a record 37 Husker Football student-athletes were named to both the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team and Brook Berringer Citizenship Team for completing a minimum of six service projects in the calendar year. There are a host of other recognition opportunities both at the institutional, Big Ten and NCAA level which all reflect on the high ideals, character and servant leadership nurtured through community involvement.
STAYING ON COURSE WITH LIFE OFF THE COURSE
Nebraska’s Life Skills program helps prepare the Huskers for life after the competition on the course ends. Cassidy Stelzmiller (left) and Morgan Smejkal (middle) took part in Nebraska’s Annual Student-Athlete Career Fair in 2014-15. Other career-enhancement opportunities include Networking Night and the Husker Hire Link program. Beginning in 2015-16, every student-athlete who letters and graduates will have a three-year window to benefit from post-eligibility opportunities to study abroad, complete an internship or begin graduate school in the University of Nebraska system, each valued at $7,500.
POST-ELIGIBILITY OPPORTUNITIES
Effective December 2015 and beyond, student-athletes who letter and graduate will have a three-year window to benefit from one of three post-eligibility opportunities each valued at $7,500. Upon completion of required seminars, graduates can either study abroad, complete an internship or begin graduate school within the University of Nebraska system.
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WELCOME TO LINCOLN
One of the nation’s largest 75 cities, Lincoln features many of the benefits of an urban setting and is only minutes away from the scenic beauty and wide open spaces of America’s Heartland. The third-largest city in the Big Ten, Lincoln enables Nebraska student-athletes to enjoy the benefits of city life while residing in a community which is widely regarded as one of the top places to live in the United States.
Some of the artists that have played Pinnacle Bank Arena since it opened in 2013 include: Jay-Z, Katy Perry, Kenny Chesney, Pink, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert and Paul McCartney.
LINCOLN’S NATIONAL RANKINGS Happiest U.S. City (LiveScience) Healthiest U.S. City (Center for Disease Control) Best Sport City (Sporting News) Lowest Unemployment Rate (Bureau of Labor) Best Cities for Families (Child Magazine) No. 1 Overall Wellbeing (Gallup) No. 1 Quality of Life (State Univ. of New York) No. 2 City in Quality of Life (Gallup) No. 7 Cleanest Air (CNN) No. 7 City for Business & Careers (Forbes) No. 8 Most Secure Places to Live (Sperling’s) Top 10 College Town (Relocate America)
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PROMINENT PEOPLE WITH NEBRASKA TIES
Grover Cleveland Alexander, Major League Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher · Fred Astaire, dancer and actor · Max Baer, boxer · Marlon Brando, Academy Award-winning actor · William Jennings Bryan, U.S. Secretary of State, U.S. Representative, Democratic Party nominee for president
1896, 1900, and 1908 · Warren Buffett, investor; Forbes Magazine’s 2008 Richest Man in the World · Richard N. Cabela, entrepreneur, founder of Cabela’s sporting store · Johnny Carson, comedian · Joba Chamberlain, Major League Baseball pitcher · Dick Cheney, 46th U.S.
Vice-president · Adam DeVine, actor · Brian Duensing, Major League Baseball pitcher, Minnesota Twins · Henry Fonda, Academy Award-winning actor · Bob Gibson, Major League Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher, St. Louis Cardinals · Alex Gordon, Major League Baseball All-Star and Gold Glove winner, Kansas City Royals ·
Modeled after the Power and Light District in Kansas City, the Railyard sits right across from the front entrance of Pinnacle Bank Arena, allowing fans to go to an event and then go out to the outdoor plaza.
OMAHA, NEBRASKA
Nebraska’s largest city, Omaha and its metro-area, is less than an hour’s drive from Lincoln and has a population of nearly 900,000. Omaha is home to TD Ameritrade Park, the NCAA College World Series and the world-renowned Henry Doorly Zoo.
Amy Heidemann, Karmin lead singer · Marg Helgenberger, actress · Peter Kiewit, contractor, investor and philanthropist · Jaime King, actress · Ted Kooser, Poet Laureate of the United States and Pulitzer Prize winner · Larry the Cable Guy, comedian · Malcolm X, civil rights leader · Nick Nolte, actor, producer · Alexander Payne, Academy Award-winning Director · Edwin Perkins, inventor of Kool-Aid, philanthropist · Andy Roddick, tennis star, 2003 U.S. Open Champion · Gale Sayers, Football Hall of Fame running back, Chicago Bears · Elliott Smith, singer-songwriter · Hilary Swank, two-time Academy Award-winning actress · Jack Sock, 2014 Wimbledon
doubles champion · Gabrielle Union, actress · James Valentine, Maroon 5 · Tony Watson, Major League Baseball All-Star, Pittsburgh Pirates · Paula Zahn, Former News anchor for CNN
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NATIONAL POWERS
The Husker bowling team won its fifth NCAA title since 2004. Nebraska was led by 2015 NCAA Player of the Year Lizabeth Kuhlkin, who finished her career as a four-time All-American.
All-American Kadie Rolfzen led the Huskers to their second straight Elite Eight finish in 2014.
Rachel Martin became Nebraska’s most recent individual NCAA Champion, winning the smallbore title at the 2015 NCAA Rifle Championships. Nebraska finished fourth as a team under first-year coach Ashley RoseMacAllister.
I-back Ameer Abdullah became the first Husker male studentathlete to win the Senior CLASS Award in 2014. Abdullah, a second-round pick of the Detroit Lions, was also a finalist for the Doak Walker Award.
Tanner Lubach was a threeyear starter for the Husker baseball team and was one of four Huskers selected in the 2015 MLB Draft.
Kiki Stokes earned All-America honors, setting school records in runs scored and on-base percentage in 2015.
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BIG TEN LEADERS
The Husker men’s track and field team won the Big Ten Indoor title in 2015. Gary Pepin has guided the Husker track and field programs to 70 conference titles in his tenure at Nebraska.
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Nebraska was the only NCAA Division I program to rank in the top 10 nationally in attendance in football and men’s basketball in 2014-15. In addition, the Husker volleyball (first), baseball (11th) and women’s basketball programs (11th) all ranked in the top 15 nationally.
VOLLEYBALL FOOTBALL Ethan Lottman garnered firstteam All-America honors in 2015 and was also a secondteam CoSIDA Academic All-American.
High jumper James White earned first-team All-America honors during both the indoor and outdoor seasons in 2015.
Terran Petteway was a twotime All-Big Ten performer and scored over 1,000 points during his Husker career.
Wrestler James Green was a four-time All-American and was selected to represent the United States at the 2015 World Championships.
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2015-16 NEBRASKA MEN'S GOLF
THIS IS NEBRASKA GOLF Nebraska has won four tournaments and had three individuals compete at the NCAA Regionals since 2010. Scott Willman competed at the Norman Regional in 2012, while Andrew Wyatt and Brandon Crick competed at regionals in 2011 and 2010, respectively. Leading the resurgence is Head Coach Bill Spangler, who is in his 15th season in 2015-16. Nebraska owns four top-20 national finishes in school history, including a 14th-place NCAA finish in 1999. Former Husker Brady Schnell (bottom middle) fired a 59 while competing at the PGA Tour Canada’s ATB Financial Classic in August 2014. He became the 16th player on a major professional tour to break 60 in a round.
The 1998-99 team (right) is considered the best in school history. Coach Larry Romjue led the Huskers to a second-place Big 12 finish and 14th-place finish at the 1999 NCAA Championships. Brandon Crick (bottom left) had one of the best senior seasons in school history during the 2009-10 campaign. In 2013, Crick competed at the U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa. Steve Friesen (bottom right) claimed the coveted Ben Hogan Award in 1999, which is given to college golf’s top student-athlete. A successful professional golfer, Friesen was honored as the first men’s golfer to be inducted into the Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame in September of 2015.
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Nebraska Men’s Golf 2015-16 Tournament Schedule
Date Event Location Sept. 8 Colorado-Ballyneal Challenge Holyoke, Colo. Sept. 13-14 D.A. Weibring Intercollegiate Normal, Ill. Sept. 26-28 Jackrabbit Invitational Valentine, Neb. Oct. 5-6 Bruce Fossum Memorial Benton Harbor, Mich. Oct. 19-20 Maryland Invitational Rockville, Md. Feb. 12-13 Big Ten Match Play Palm Coast, Fla. Feb. 19-21 Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate Palm Desert, Calif. March 5-6 Michigan Desert Mountain Invitational Scottsdale, Ariz. March 18-19 Desert Shootout Goodyear, Ariz. April 4-5 Seattle Redhawk Invitational Seattle, Wash. April 16-17 Iowa Invitational Iowa City, Iowa April 22-24 Big Ten Championships Newburgh, Ind. For updated schedule and information visit Huskers.com