Nov. 10 at Bucknell Lewisburg, Pa. 6 p.m.Wrestle For a Cure Duals

Nov. 12 vs. Kent State Harrisburg, Pa. 8 a.m.Nov. 12 vs. North Carolina Harrisburg, Pa. NoonNov. 12 vs. Navy Harrisburg, Pa. 2 p.m.

Dec. 2-3 at Las Vegas Invitational Las Vegas, Nev. 11 a.m.Dec. 10 Wyoming NU Coliseum 7 p.m.Dec. 17 at South Dakota State Brookings, S.D. 7 p.m.Dec. 18 at North Dakota State Fargo, N.D. 1 p.m.ASU Duals

Dec. 29 vs. Boise State at Tempe, Ariz. Noon Dec. 29 at Arizona State at Tempe, Ariz. 8 p.m.

Jan. 6 Ohio State* NU Coliseum 7 p.m. Jan. 13 Iowa* NU Coliseum 7 p.m.

Jan. 20 at Indiana* Bloomington, Ind. 6 p.m. Jan. 22 Purdue* NU Coliseum 1 p.m.Jan. 27 at Michigan State* East Lansing, Mich. 6 p.m.Jan. 29 at Wisconsin* Madison, Wis. 2 p.m. Feb. 3 Penn State* NU Coliseum 7 p.m.Feb. 5 at Minnesota* Minneapolis, Minn. NoonFeb. 11-12 at National Duals Stillwater, Okla. TBAFeb. 18-19 at Final Four Duals TBA TBA Feb. 19 Northern Iowa** NU Coliseum TBA March 3-4 at Big Ten Championships West Lafayette, Ind. 9:30 a.m./Noon March 15-17 at NCAA Championships St. Louis, Mo. TBA*Conference Duals** if neither team is in Final Four DualsHome duals in white. Dates and times subject to change and all times listed are central. For updated schedule and game day information, visit Huskers.com.

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The Hendricks Training Complex was offi cially dedicated October 13, 2011.

The 84,000-square foot facility adjacent to the Bob Devaney Sports Center is the new home for the wrestling program.

The Husker wrestling team gained a 7,500-square foot wrestling room that doubled the size of the previous area in the Devaney Center. It features four mats, a cardio/viewing room as well as a satellite athletic medicine area right off the room.

BEYOND NEBRASKANumerous Husker wrestlers have continued their careers on the international and Olympic stage after their time in the Scarlet and Cream. Six Huskers have won fi ve Olympic medals over the past three Olympics, including a gold medal by Rulon Gardner in 2000. At least two NU wrestlers have been on the U.S. delegation at the FILA World Championships each of the last four years and have claimed seven medals.

Brad VeringBrad Vering2004, 2008 Olympian2005, 2007 World Team member2007 World Championship Silver

Matt LindlandMatt Lindland2000 Olympic Bronze2001 World Championship Silver

Rulon GardnerRulon Gardner2000 Olympic Gold Medalist2001 World Championship Gold2004 Olympic Bronze Medalist

Justin RuizJustin Ruiz2005 World Championship Bronze2005-07, 2010 World Team member

Tolly ThompsonTolly Thompson2005 World Championship Bronze2005-06 World Team member

Jordan BurroughsJordan Burroughs2011 World Championship Gold2011 World Team member2011 Pan American Gold

This is Nebraska 1-24Beyond Nebraska 2-3International Huskers 4-5NU National Champions 6-7Wrestling Facilities 8-9All-Sports Facilities 10-11Husker Power 12Athletic Medicine/Nutrition 13Academic Success 14-15Academic Support 16-17The University of Nebraska 18-19Husker Athletics 20-21Big Ten Conference 22-23Nebraska Radio and TV Roster 24

Introduction 25-30Season Preview/Quick Facts 26-27Alphabetical and Weight-by-Weight Roster 28Roster Breakdown 29Schedule/Travel Destinations 30

Coaches and Staff 31-40Coach Mark Manning 32-33Assistant Coaches 34Wrestling Support Staff 35NU Coaching History 36Athletic Director Tom Osborne 37Athletic Administration 38University Administration 39Nebraska Board of Regents 40

2011-12 Huskers 41-58Tucker Lane 42James Nakashima 43Ross Grande 44Josh Ihnen 45Ridge Kiley 46

Media Guide CreditsThe 2011-12 University of Nebraska Wrestling Media Guide was written, designed and edited by Scott Pulverenti of the Nebraska Media Relations Office. Editorial assistance provided by Director of Media Relations Operations Jeff Griesch and Media Relations Director Keith Mann. The cover was designed by Athletic Department Design Specialist Annie Wood. The guide was produced on Adobe InDesign CS4 and printed by UNL Printing Services. Photo credits to Scott Bruhn of the University of Nebraska Media Relations Office, UNL Photo Services and Alan Jackson, Jackson Studios. Additional photo credits to the Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau, UNL Public Relations Office, Kevin Smith, Kim Smith and Sonya Stanbro of USA Wrestling and Tony Rotundo of WrestlersAreWarriors.com. The cost of the 2011-12 Nebraska Wrestling Media and Recruiting Guide is $5, tax included.

Caleb Kolb 47Cody Compton/Spencer Johnson 48Michael Klinginsmith/Tyler Koehn 49Robert Kokesh/Shawn Nagel 50Keith Surber/John Svoboda 51Brandon Wilbourn 52Michael Dauterive/Luis DeAnda/Skylar Galloway 53Ryne Harris/Brandon Rubino/Chad Stroh 54Cory Brester/Beau Bryant/Chrisitan Gallardo 55James Green/Donny Longendyke/Ian Ousley 56Iver Sandoval/Jake Sueflohn/Austin Wilson 57

2011-12 Opponents 59-64Bucknell, Kent State, North Carolina, Navy 60WyomingSouth Dakota State, North Dakota State, 61Boise State, Arizona State, Ohio State Iowa, Indiana, Purdue, Michigan State 62WisconsinPenn State, Minnesota, Northern Iowa 63

2010-11 Year in Review 65-74Season Review 66-67Dual-by-Dual Results 68-71Big 12 Championship Results 72NCAA Championship Results 73Results/Honors/Statistics 74

Husker History 75-96NCAA Championships History 76Conference Championships History 77Husker Honor Roll 78Husker Season Records 79Husker Career Records 80Nebraska's 100 Win Club/Team Records 81All-Time Series Records 82Year-By-Year Records 82

All-Time Results 83-91All-Time Letterwinners 92-93Nebraska's National Champions 94Husker All-Americans 95-96

Media Services 97-102Athletic Staff Directory 98Compliance Guidelines for Boosters 99Big Ten Conference Information 100Media Services and Information 101-102

2011-12 Nebraska Wrestling Media Guide

NEBRASKA WRESTLING

Nebraska Wrestling

2011-12 Media Guide

Tough. Together.

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Above: The Nebraska wrestling program has been built on the strong support of coaches and wrestlers, including (from left): Coach Mark Manning, who has guided the Huskers to a 149-61-3 record since 2000; Justin Ruiz, a two-time All-American in 2002 and 2003 at 197 pounds; Matt Murray, an All-American in 2004 at 141 pounds; Jacob Klein, a two-time All-American in 2004 and 2006 at 165 and 174 pounds; Jordan Burroughs, a three-time All-American in 2008, 2009 and 2011 at 149, 157 and 165 pounds.

Right: The 2008-09 Nebraska wrestling squad added to the Huskers' achievements by claiming a share of the Big 12 Championship and finishing fourth at the NCAA Championships.

Nebraska Wrestling by the Numbers18

Top 10 NCAA Team Finishes

11Individual National

Champions

89All-America

Honors

5CoSIDA

AcademicAll-Americans

6Huskers who

have wrestled in the Olympics

5Olympic

medals earned by Nebraska

wrestlers

15USA medals won by NU wrestlers

at the World Championships

59Academic All-Big

12 selections

38Members of

the NWCA All-Academic Team

THIS IS NEBRASKAA year after celebrating its 100th season, the Nebraska wrestling program will look to continue its excellence both on and off that as a member of the prestigious Big Ten Conference. Coach Mark Manning has continued a tradition of success in his 11 years at the helm of the Huskers. With hard work and a dedication to excellence, Manning has developed a program that consistently competes with the nation’s best in collegiate wrestling.

Since its inaugural season in 1910-11, Nebraska has earned more than 615 dual victories, including 149 wins in the past 11 years under Manning. Over the past decade, the Huskers have finished in the top eight at the NCAA Championships five times and racked up 34 All-America honors, including five individual national titles. In the classroom, the 2010-11 Huskers were recognized by the NWCA for the eighth-highest grade-point average in the nation (3.1343). NU wrestlers have earned 38 NWCA All-Academic Team selections and 59 academic All-Big 12 awards en route to five CoSIDA Academic All-America awards.

One reason NU has been able to develop such a successful program is its top-notch facilities. In the fall of 2011, the Husker wrestling program moved into the state-of-the-art Hendricks Training Complex, which will provide four full-sized practice mats, new office suites and new areas for both strength and conditioning and athletic medicine. From the Devaney Center to the state-of-the-art weight room in the Osborne Athletic Complex, the wrestling program created the necessary environment for victories at the NU Coliseum, located in the heart of campus. With a wealth of support and a history of success, Nebraska wrestling expects to contend for conference and national championships every year.

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A three-time All-American at Nebraska in the early 1990's, Scott Chenoweth (above) has coached his high school team to multiple state titles. "I learned the only thing holding me back was me. If I wanted a degree, there was no reason I couldn't get that degree."

Nebraska coaches have always guided young men toward success on the mat while also teaching them to find success in life, and Mark Manning continues that with his coaching philosophies. Manning has helped young men grow into upstanding adults by teaching athletes that the values they learn on the mat can be transferred into their personal lives. Bryan Snyder (right), recently earned his Ph.D. in sociology after becoming NU's only four-time All-American. Snyder is now an assistant coach for the Huskers.

"Wrestling presents a lot of challenges, but also the ability to work through those challenges. Wrestling builds good character and good work ethic and I definitely built that at Nebraska." - Bryan Snyder

A sample of Husker wrestler accomplishments after graduation:Name Years Lettered Major CurrentlyJason Powell 2001-04 Sociology Assistant coach for Nebraska WrestlingBrad Canoyer 1995-98 Ag Economics Assists with family-owned garden centersScott Chenoweth 1988-91 Speech Communications Assistant principal and coach in Perry, Okla.John Myers 1986, 87 Journalism Founder of digital design and effects studioJudd Norman 1979, 80, 82 Agriculture Owns investment firm in LincolnJim Owens 1955, 56 Electrical Engineering Owner of keyed interlock businessBill Scherr 1981-84 Education Vice president of global investment firmJim Scherr 1981-84 Business CEO 776 Original MarketingBillie Selmon 1980, 82 Early Childhood Education Runs more than 20 childcare businessesJohnnie Selmon 1981, 82 Education Dean of student affairs at Lake Michigan CollegeBryan Snyder 1999-2002 Sociology/Communication Studies Assistant coach for Nebraska WrestlingRobert Thorpe 1961 Business/Economics President of his own architecture firm

Two-time letterwinner John Myers (below) wrestled for NU in the late 1980's, before becoming executive producer of his own digital design and effects studio. "All of the greatest things in my life past and present, big and small, can be attributed to wrestling and everything that came with wrestling at Nebraska."

The Scherr brothers were both national champions at Nebraska in 1984, before continuing their prosperity on the mat into their personal lives. Bill (above left) earned the collegiate title at 190 pounds and went on to win five medals in the Olympics and FILA World Championships before turning his attention to a professional career. He now serves as the vice president of a global investment banking and securities firm.

"Wrestling teaches you valuable life lessons like self-discipline and perseverance. It gives you a sense of pride and accomplishment. All of those translate into any sort of career you would want to pursue." - Bill Scherr

Jim (above right) won the national title at 177 pounds with a victory over Iowa's Duane Goldman and also continued his wrestling career onto the international stage. Jim claimed three medals between the Olympics and FILA World Championships and continued his involvement with the Olympics through 2008.

"[Nebraska] has a good core of dedicated faculty with great academic support in place. The sports department has tremendous personnel and resources. Nebraska was a great experience from both ends of the spectrum, athletically and academically." - Jim Scherr

SUCCESS BEYOND WRESTLING

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Nebraska wrestling has climbed its way into the Olympic spotlight during the past several Olympics. Former Huskers who have continued their careers on the international stage include two-time Olympic medal-winner Rulon Gardner, who won a gold medal in 2000 and a bronze in 2004 in Greco-Roman. Overall, six Nebraska wrestlers have participated on six U.S. Olympic teams and claimed five medals.

A 1993 All-American at heavyweight for Nebraska, Rulon Gardner (top) pulled off one of the most remarkable upsets in sports history with his victory over previously undefeated Alexander Karelin of Russia in the gold medal match in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Gardner also earned a bronze medal in the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece.

Brad Vering (middle), a Howells, Neb., native and former Husker, is the latest NU wrestler to earn a spot on the U.S. Olympic team, participating in the last two Olympic Games.

Matt Lindland (bottom) was a 1993 Big Eight champion for Nebraska and went on to earn a silver medal at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia.

Olympic Glory

Year Name Division Weight Place1960 Dan Brand Freestyle Light Hwt 5th1964 Dan Brand Freestyle Middleweight 3rd1988 Jim Scherr Freestyle 198 lbs 5th Bill Scherr Freestyle 220 lbs 3rd2000 Rulon Gardner Greco-Roman Hwt 1st Matt Lindland Greco-Roman 167 lbs 2nd2004 Rulon Gardner Greco-Roman Hwt 3rd Brad Vering Greco-Roman 185 lbs 11th2008 Brad Vering Greco-Roman 185 lbs DNP

Nebraska Olympians

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Numerous Nebraska wrestlers have continued their careers on the international stage after their time with the Huskers. At least two former NU wrestlers have represented the United States at the FILA World Championships each of the last five years. Huskers have won 16 medals at the championships, including titles by Bill Scherr in 1986, Rulon Gardner in 2001 and Jordan Burroughs in 2011. Brad Vering was named the 2007 Greco-Roman Wrestler of the Year by USA Wrestling after his silver-medal performance at the 2007 FILA World Championships. Burroughs became the first American freestyle world champion since 2006.

Jordan Burroughs (top) captured the world championship in 2011 after finishing his career at Nebraska as the school’s only two-time national champion.

Justin Ruiz (middle-left), a two-time All-American for the Huskers, earned a bronze medal in the 2005 FILA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. He has represented the United States in the last four FILA World Championships.

Tolly Thompson (middle-right) claimed a national title for Nebraska in 1995 and was a three-time All-American before going on to earn a bronze medal at the 2005 FILA World Championships. He was also a member of the 2006 U.S. squad.

After winning national titles at Nebraska in 1984, the Scherr brothers, Bill (bottom left) and Jim (bottom right) continued their wrestling careers by winning seven medals between them at the FILA World Championships, including a title by Bill in 1985.

International Excellence

NU at the FILA World ChampionshipsYear Name Division Weight Place1962 Dan Brand Greco-Roman 97 kg 3rd1963 Jim Raschke Greco-Roman Hwt 3rd1985 Bill Scherr Freestyle 90 kg 1st1986 Bill Scherr Freestyle 100 kg 2nd Jim Scherr Freestyle 90 kg 3rd1987 Bill Scherr Freestyle 100 kg 3rd Jim Scherr Freestyle 90 kg 2nd1989 Bill Scherr Freestyle 100 kg 2nd Jim Scherr Freestyle 90 kg 2nd2001 Rulon Gardner Greco-Roman 130 kg 1st Matt Lindland Greco-Roman 85 kg 2nd2005 Justin Ruiz Greco-Roman 96 kg 3rd Tolly Thompson Freestyle 120 kg 3rd2007 Brad Vering Greco-Roman 84 kg 2nd2010 Justin Ruiz Greco-Roman 96 kg 5th2011 Jordan Burroughs Freestyle 74 kg 1st

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The Scherr brothers (above), Bill and Jim, were standouts for Nebraska from 1980 to 1984. Bill was NU's first three-time All-American and beat Jim Baumgardner of Oregon State in the finals of the 1984 NCAA Championships at 190 pounds to clinch his national championship with a 36-1 senior season at NU. He was also a three-time Big Eight champion. Jim earned the Huskers' second individual title with his win over Iowa's Duane Goldman at 177 pounds in 1984.

Always one of the nation's premier wrestling programs, Nebraska has produced 11 national champions, including five in the last 11 years. In addition, Husker wrestlers have earned a total of 89 All-America honors in the history of the program, including 64 awards since 1990 and 34 since Coach Mark Manning took the reins of the program in 2000-01.

Bill ScherrNational Champion

190 lbs. - 1984

The school record holder for career wins, heavyweight Tolly Thompson (middle) won the 1995 national title with an 8-0 major decision over Justin Greenlee of Northern Iowa. Thompson was a three-time Big Eight champion and All-American at Nebraska. Jason Powell (below) capped a career that saw him earn three All-America honors with a national championship his senior year at 125 pounds in 2004. Powell, who ended his career 109-24, took third in 2003 and fifth in 2002 before becoming the eighth national champion in Husker history and the first national champion coached by Mark Manning at NU. Jordan Burroughs (above right) became Nebraska’s only two-time national champion in 2011 at 165 pounds after winning the 157-pound title in 2009.

Jim ScherrNational Champion

177 lbs. - 1984

Jason PowellNational Champion

125 lbs. - 2004

Tolly ThompsonNational Champion

HWT - 1995

Jordan BurroughsTwo-Time National Champion

157 - 2009165 - 2011

National ChampionsA Winning Tradition

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Fifth all-time on Nebraska's career win charts with a 124-26 mark in four years at Nebraska, Brad Vering (bottom left) became the seventh national champion in school history when he defeated Iowa State's Zack Thompson in a tiebreaker, 2-1, in the finals of the 197-pound bracket in 2000. Vering was a three-time All-American for the Huskers and won the Big 12 Conference championship once in his career.

Nebraska’s National ChampionsName Weight Year RecordMike Nissen 123 1963 19-1Jim Scherr 177 1984 34-2-1Bill Scherr 190 1984 36-1Jason Kelber 126 1993 35-2Tony Purler 126 1993 35-2Tolly Thompson Hwt 1995 36-2Brad Vering 197 2000 38-3Jason Powell 125 2004 26-2Paul Donahoe 125 2007 35-5Jordan Burroughs 157 2009 35-0Jordan Burroughs 165 2011 36-0

Mike Nissen (bottom right) became Nebraska's first national champion in 1963. Wrestling at 123 pounds, Nissen finished his senior season with a 19-1 record and closed his career with a perfect 36-0 dual mark. Tony Purler (top right) won the title at 126 pounds in 1993 by defeating Shawn Charles of Arizona State, avenging his only two losses of the season. Purler finished the season with an overall record of 35-2. Jason Kelber (below) led the Huskers to a 10th-place NCAA finish in 1991 with his national title at 126 pounds. He ended his senior year with a 32-2 record by defeating Terry Brands in the NCAA finals. Paul Donahoe (middle right) won the 2007 national championship at 125 pounds.

Mike NissenNational Champion

123 - 1963

Tony PurlerNational Champion

126 - 1993

Jason KelberNational Champion

126 - 1993

Brad VeringNational Champion

197 - 2000

Paul DonahoeNational Champion

125 - 2007

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Top Right: Nebraska wrestles all of its home duals in the NU Coliseum, which holds more than 4,000 fans.

Middle right: Opened in the fall of 2011, the Hendricks Training Complex is home to the wrestling team, along with the men’s and women’s basketball squads.

Bottom: The NU Coliseum has hosted several major wrestling events, including the 2009 Big 12 Championships when the Huskers claimed a share of the conference title. The Huskers have five scheduled duals in the NU Coliseum during the 2011-12 season.

The competitive home of Nebraska wrestling, the NU Coliseum has provided Husker teams with a distinct home advantage for more than 80 years. Located in the heart of campus right next to Memorial Stadium, the Coliseum provides the Huskers a thrilling match-day environment for all of their home matches. A perfect setting for college wrestling, the Coliseum was home to the National Duals from 1993 to 1997, and host to the 2009 Big 12 Championships when Nebraska claimed a share of the conference title.

The brand new Hendricks Training Complex houses the wrestling offices, locker room, weight room and wrestling room, all just steps from each other, providing an atmosphere conducive to elite training.

Wrestling Facilities

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The Nebraska wrestling program experienced some major facility improvements in the fall of 2011, starting with the addition of the Hendricks Training Complex.

The Hendricks Training Complex provides four full-sized practice mats, new office suites and new areas for both strength and conditioning and athletic medicine at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, The facility was completed in October of 2011.

Top Right: The Husker wrestling locker room features 40 custom-made lockers with back-lit displays, doubling the space from the Devaney Center.

Middle right: The Hendricks Complex features a new 5,000 square foot strength complex. The strength complex includes five Transformers, which are unique to Nebraska. The Transformers are fully automated, which helps the student-athletes reach optimal training.

Bottom: The Nebraska wrestling room has four new mats that have a thicker underlayment, creating a safer environment for practice. The room also features an athletic medicine area and a cardio area adjacent to the mats.

Hendricks Training Complex

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CHAMPIONSHIP FACILITIES

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Top left: Memorial Stadium is packed for every home game and features a giant HuskerVision replay board. The Mitsubishi replay screen is one of the largest in any college stadium in the United States, measuring 117-feet, 7 1/8-inches wide by 33-feet, 7 3/16-inches high, roughly five times the width of the original screens inside Memorial Stadium. There are also replay boards in each of the four corners of the stadium and new ribbon boards spanning the east and west balconies.

Top right: The Osborne Athletic Complex provides Nebraska student-athletes with top-notch training facilities.

Middle: Nebraska’s teams compete in some of the nation’s finest facilities in front of large crowds. The Huskers are also committed to improving their facilities on an annual basis, including the new Hendricks Training Complex, which opened in the fall of 2011, and a new downtown arena set to open in 2013-14 for Nebraska men’s and women’s basketball.

Bottom left: Nebraska’s baseball team ranks among the nation’s leaders in attendance at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

Bottom right: The main entrance to the Osborne Athletic Complex and Traditions Lobby features an impressive waterfall and a wall that honors those who contributed to the massive project, as well as memorabilia and trophies from all of Nebraska’s bowl games.

Nebraska’s top facilities are not limited to the wrestling program. Nearly every Husker sport enjoys a venue that ranks among the nation’s best. Nebraska is dedicated to providing its athletes top-notch game-day and practice atmospheres in every sport. Nebraska annually hosts conference and NCAA Championship events, including volleyball, baseball, soccer, softball, track and field, gymnastics, golf, wrestling and swimming and diving.

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HUSKER POWERThe model strength and conditioning program in the nation, Husker Power plays a major role in the continuing success of Nebraska athletics. Nebraska’s strength program was the first in the nation. With 13 staff members, Husker Power is one of the most comprehensive strength and conditioning organizations in the nation. Nebraska’s strength training facilities have set the standard in collegiate athletics since the early 1970s. The Ndamukong Suh Strength and Conditioning Center in the Osborne Athletic Complex has taken the Husker program to a whole new level in the past five years.

Three Reasons for SuccessProgram - The Husker Power Strength and Conditioning Program is geared for maximum improvement of performance on the field. Each athlete receives their own individual computerized program each year.

Supervision - The Husker Power staff has nine full-time strength and conditioning specialists and four interns. Former Nebraska NCAA Champion Jason Powell works directly with the wrestling program to help Huskers prepare for success.

Facilities - The Hendricks Training Complex features a 5,000-square foot weight room for the wrestling program, along with the men’s and women’s basketball programs. The new weight room is designed similar to the Ndamukong Suh Strength Complex in the Osborne Complex.

“The University of Nebraska strength and development program is the model for others in the country.”

Phillip Hage, Editor,Physician and Sports

Medicine Magazine

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

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

Under the guidance of Director of Athletic Medicine Dr. Lonnie Albers and Head Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist Jerry Weber, the 2011-12 Nebraska athletic medicine staff consists of five doctors, two therapist/athletic trainers, eight athletic trainers and six graduate assistant athletic trainers.

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

The medical facilities at Nebraska have long been among the nation’s best, and NU’s athletic medicine center within the Tom and Nancy Osborne Athletic Complex will keep the Huskers on the front line of technology for decades to come.

In addition to Nebraska’s North Stadium facility, the NU Coliseum, the Bob Devaney Sports Center and Haymarket Park all feature athletic medicine areas. The Devaney Center’s Athletic Medicine facility underwent an extensive expansion as part of the Hendricks Training Complex addition in 2011.

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Top left: Nebraska Student-Athletes of the Year Nicholas Gordon and Natalie Willer earned multiple All-America awards in the classroom and in competition for the Husker track and field program.

Middle and bottom: Craig Brester was named the 2010 Nebraska Male Student-Athlete of the Year and graduated in May of 2010 with a degree in mechanized systems management.

A three-time All-American, Brester is now an administrative assistant with the NU wrestling program.

The success of Nebraska student-athletes reaches far beyond athletic competition. More Husker student-athletes have been selected to CoSIDA Academic All-America teams (291) than any other school in the nation, and Nebraska has produced more NCAA Top Eight Award winners (16) than any other school. In its first season of Big Ten Conference competition in 2011-12, Nebraska continues to set the standard for the approximately 1,400 NCAA member institutions.

The Husker football team leads all individual sport programs in the nation with 99 all-time CoSIDA Academic All-America awards. The NU volleyball progam has captured more Academic All-America awards (36) than any other women’s team in the nation, while the Husker softball program ranks second on that list with 29 selections. Nebraska also ranks among the top 10 schools in the nation in CoSIDA Academic All-Americans in men’s and women’s track and field/cross country, baseball and women’s basketball.

Huskers Grow Academic Tradition in 2010-11Husker student-athletes produced another stellar year at the University of Nebraska, continuing NU’s tradition of academic success. Nebraska increased its nation-leading total of CoSIDA Academic All-Americans across all sports to 291 with a Big 12 and Big Ten Conference-leading 14 honorees in 2010-11. Nebraska also set Big 12 records with 192

academic all-conference selections and 688 picks to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll during the year.

Track and field All-Americans Nicholas Gordon and Natalie Willer led an impressive season for Coach Gary Pepin’s program. Gordon, a two-time CoSIDA Academic All-American and the 2009 NCAA indoor long jump champion, claimed Nebraska’s Male Student-Athlete-of-the-Year award. A two-time Big 12 long jump champion and a five-time All-American, the senior from Kingston, Jamaica, was a three-time first-team academic all-conference

selection as a political science major. Willer, a three-time All-American and four-time Big 12 pole vault champion, added Female Student-Athlete-of-the-Year honors. Willer also joined Gordon as a two-time CoSIDA Academic All-American in 2011. The biological sciences major from Elkhorn, Neb., was one of three Huskers across all sports to earn prestigious $7,500 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships, joining softball’s Julie Brechtel and rifle’s Ryann McGough. Willer also received a $7,500 Dr. Prentice Gautt Big 12 Postgraduate Scholarship.

Gordon, Willer and fellow two-time track and field Academic All-American Bjorn Barrefors headlined an impressive class of 14 Husker Academic All-Americans in 2010-11. Barrefors, who earned first-team honors, joined Gordon, Adam Dailey, Tyler Hitchler and Nate Polacek on the men’s track and field/cross country Academic All-America team. The Husker men’s track and field program led all sports nationally in CoSIDA Academic All-Americans in 2010-11, while tying the NU record for most Academic All-Americans in one season by a Husker program (1997 football). The women’s track and field team added Willer (first team) and Ashley Miller (second team) as CoSIDA Academic All-Americans.

Safety Austin Cassidy earned first-team CoSIDA Academic All-America honors to become the 99th Husker football Academic All-American. Softball players Ashley Hagemann and Nikki Haget, who were also high school teammates, added CoSIDA Academic All-America honors of their own, along with wrestler Tucker Lane, soccer player Morgan Marlborough, rifle team member Ryann McGough and baseball player Casey Hauptman. The pitcher from Omaha who was a 26th round pick of the New York Mets in the 2011 MLB Draft became the 10th

ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Academic All-AmericansAll Sports as of August 2011

291

221

176

172

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Middle: Vince Jones was one of three All-Americans to earn his undergraduate degree last spring.

Bottom: Jordan Burroughs earned his bachelor’s degree from Nebraska in May of 2011, just weeks after winning his second NCAA title and embarking on an international career.

Husker baseball player since 2001 to earn CoSIDA Academic All-America honors. He also earned a $7,500 Dr. Prentice Gautt Big 12 Postgraduate Scholarship.

Across all sports, Nebraska student-athletes claimed a Big 12-record 192 academic All-Big 12 selections, including a league-leading 148 first-team academic all-conference honorees. Over the past three years, Nebraska claimed nearly 550 academic All-Big 12 certificates across all sports, while no other Big 12 school accumulated 400 honors. NU student-athletes also earned a record-setting 688 spots on the Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall and Spring Honor Rolls.

The hard work, dedication and commitment of Nebraska’s student-athletes in the classroom resulted in 113 current or former student-athletes earning degrees from August of 2010 through May of 2011.

Each spring Nebraska hosts an Academic Awards Banquet to honor student-athletes who have earned either a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA or have earned a 3.0 or higher GPA in the previous calendar year. In the spring of 2011, Husker student-athletes earned 294 academic honors medallions.

Nebraska’s 2010-11 Academic Highlights• 291 All-Time CoSIDA Academic All-Americans across all sports (leads nation)

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

• 14 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans (3 first-team, 6 second-team, 5 third-team)First-Team: Austin Cassidy (Football), Bjorn Barrefors (Men’s Track & Field), Natalie Willer (Women’s Track & Field)Second-Team: Nicholas Gordon (Men’s Track & Field), Ashley Hagemann (Softball), Casey Hauptman (Baseball), Tucker Lane (Wrestling), Ashley Miller (Women’s Track & Field), Nate Polacek (Men’s Track & Field)Third-Team: Adam Dailey (Men’s Track & Field), Nikki Haget (Softball), Tyler Hitchler (Men’s Track & Field), Morgan Marlborough (Soccer), Ryann McGough (Rifle)

• Three NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Winners ($7,500) Julie Brechtel (Softball), Ryann McGough (Rifle), Natalie Willer (Track & Field)• Dr. Prentice Gautt Big 12 Postgraduate Scholarship Winners ($7,500) Casey Hauptman (Baseball), Natalie Willer (Women’s Track & Field)• Big 12-Record 192 Academic All-Big 12 Selections Across All Sports (3.0 GPA)• Big 12-Best 148 First-Team Academic All-Big 12 Picks Across All Sports (3.2 GPA)• Big 12-Best 688 Student-Athletes Honored on Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall and Spring

Honor Rolls (3.0 GPA or above)• Big 12-Record 93 Student-Athletes Earned Perfect 4.0 GPAs in either the Fall or Spring

Semester• 113 Student-Athletes Earned Degrees from August 2010 through May 2011 (August

2010--21; December 2010--26; May 2011--66)• Male Student-Athlete of the Year - Nicholas Gordon, Men’s Track & Field (Political

Science)• Female Student-Athlete of the Year - Natalie Willer, Women’s Track & Field (Biological

Sciences)• Men’s Herman Award Winner - Men’s Golf (3.42 GPA in 2010)• Women’s Herman Award Winner - Women’s Tennis (3.54 GPA in 2010)

• Life Skills Team Award Winners - Football, Softball

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THE NEBRASKA ACADEMIC EXPERIENCEFrom the day student-athletes decide the University of Nebraska is the right place to be, the athletic academic counseling unit provides personal and academic support to ensure that student-athletes will get the most out of their years as Huskers. Featuring one of the most innovative and comprehensive academic support systems in the country, Nebraska is dedicated to helping its student-athletes become outstanding leaders in their chosen fields. The academic support team is comprised of 13 full-time staff members and a tutorial staff of approximately 70 tutors addressing all subject areas.

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

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

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

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

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

Multi-Cultural ProgramsDesigned to enhance cultural awareness, staff members concentrate efforts on issues of transition, adjustment and retention. These support programs include Ladies First, International Night and Your Degree First. Your Degree First is a program designed to assist, motivate and promote minority student-athletes in pursuing the degree of their choice.

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

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

Computer ResourcesStudent-athletes enjoy a new state-of-the art computer lab and technology center with more than 50 computers and professional supervision. Laptops are also available during team travel. Student-athletes have the benefit of ongoing education and assistance from a full-time computer technician.

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

Life Skills ComponentsProactive EducationHusker Life Seminar – All incoming student-athletes complete a 13-week fall semester seminar addressing a variety of life skills topics ranging from leadership to money to relationships and study skills. Team Workshops – Campus and community experts facilitate team-specific life skills education workshops. Student-Athlete Assemblies – Meetings featuring remarks from Athletic Director Tom Osborne and nationally recognized life skills trainers.Personalized Support/Individual SessionsResume Development – Each student-athlete works individually with a life skills staff member to create a personalized resume with periodic follow-up meetings to make updates through graduation. Game Plan Creation – Life skills counselors will create a “Game Plan for Life” outlining specific goals and objectives to be completed to enhance marketability prior to college graduation. Community OutreachNebraska student-athletes combine to impact over 100,000 people statewide on annual basis. Team Service Requirement – Each team participates in a minimum of two service projects per year. School Outreach – Individuals participate in numerous school outreach campaigns in both classroom and assembly settings. Hospital Visits – Huskers are frequent hospital visitors providing cheer and encouragement to a variety of patients. Miscellaneous Outreach – Outreach requests are received daily from the entire state requesting involvement

from Husker student-athletes. Mentoring Programs – Typically requires one hour of service per week serving as a youth mentor.Leadership/CitizenshipLife Skills promotes leadership development and provides recognition opportunities for extraordinary citizenship. Student-Athlete Advisory Committee – Elected team representatives from each of the 23 sports serve as the “voice” of the entire student-athlete population discussing student-athlete welfare, legislation and service events. Your Degree First – Leadership group providing programming and specialized support to student-athletes of color, women and international student-athletes. HERO Leadership Award – Individual recognition to Huskers who have consistently went above and beyond serving as an exemplary role-model. Heart and Soul Award – Presented annually to the top senior student-athlete leaders for extraordinary service throughout their college careers. Brook Berringer Citizenship Team – Annual “Good Works” team honoring football players for dedicated service in memory of late Husker Brook Berringer. Life Skills Award of Excellence – Presented to the single men’s and women’s team with the highest point total in the life skills team competition.Career Commitment In addition to the creation of a personalized resume and game plan, the following career resources are available to every Husker. Student-Athlete Career Fair – Attended by approximately 25 companies. Networking Night – Former Husker student-athletes and other professionals thriving in their chosen career fields share valuable insights with sophomore student-athletes. Assessments – On-line assessments to help individuals discover talents and match with a major and career. Practical Experience – Programs in place to facilitate shadowing and internship placements. Job Preparation – Expert advice on cover letter writing, interviewing skills and evaluating the job offer.Postgraduate AssistanceCommitment to helping student-athletes pursue postgraduate plans and scholarships. Career Nights – Learn from the experts to gain valuable insight on timelines, application procedures, entrance requirements, personal essays and more. Scholarships – Seniors in their final season of athletic eligibility can apply for numerous postgraduate awards.

Bottom Right: Jordan Burroughs is presented one of Nebraska’s prestigious Student-Athlete HERO Leadership awards by Athletic Director Tom Osborne.

Left: All-America place-kicker Alex Henery (left), two-time NCAA wrestling champion Jordan Burroughs and track and field student-athlete Erin Hannon (far right) earned Nebraska’s Heart and Soul Awards for their commitment to community service throughout their Husker careers. Former Husker sprinter and Olympic gold medalist Charlie Greene presented the prestigious honors at the 2011 HERO Leadership Breakfast

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As one of the nation’s premier public institutions, the University of Nebraska is committed to undergraduate learning and world-class research. Quality instruction is emphasized in Nebraska’s 157 undergraduate majors, which are spread through nine undergraduate colleges. Nebraska, which officially joined the Big Ten Conference on July 1, 2011, is a member of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation, a consortium of Big Ten universities and the University of Chicago, which has generated unique opportunities for students and faculty by sharing expertise, leveraging resources and collaborating on programs.The University of Nebraska was chartered by the Nebraska Legislature in 1869 as the state’s public university and land-grant institution. Founded in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska was expanded in 1968 into a state educational system now comprising four campuses under the guidance of a Board of Regents and a central administration.To discover more about the University of Nebraska visit unl.edu. To learn more about Nebraska athletics, visit Huskers.com and ThisIsNebraska.com.

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“The Big Ten is a historically prestigious and stable academic community of scholars and students. The Big Ten, known for its athletic prowess, is highly regarded for its academic and research enterprises. There is nothing but upside for UNL to join the Big Ten.”

Harvey PerlmanUniversity of Nebraska

Chancellorat the June 11, 2010 press

conference announcing UNL’s move to the

Big Ten Conference

Opposite page: The Bell Tower on campus is a focal point for students and alumni, often serving as a central meeting location on game days.

Top right: The Nebraska Student Union is the meeting place on campus where students can spend a little down time between classes. It has areas to use for studying as well as a food court.

Middle right: Named for UNL alumni Irene and Winslow Van Brunt, the Van Brunt Visitors Center is located at the gateway to the city campus. The UNL Van Brunt Visitors Center offers resources and information for visitors to the UNL campus, and is utilized extensively for recruiting new students by the UNL Office of Admissions, which has offices and staff located in the building.

Middle right: The Esther L. Kaufmann Center was completed in May 2001 and houses the Jeffery S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management.

Bottom Right: The Don L. Love Memorial Library is the main library in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln library system. Located on City Campus, it is surrounded by both Love Garden and Cather Garden.

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Jordan Burroughs became Nebraska’s first two-time NCAA wrestling champion in 2011. The 165-pounder from Sicklerville, N.J., produced a pair of undefeated national championship seasons in 2009 (157 pounds) and 2011. Burroughs, a three-time All-American, was also Nebraska’s first winner of the Hodge Trophy, presented to the nation’s most outstanding wrestler.

One of the nation’s premier athletic programs, Nebraska is dedicated to and successful in all 23 of its varsity sports. Nebraska has won a total of 24 team national championships since 1970, including five football titles, eight men’s gymnastics championships, five bowling crowns, three volleyball titles and three women’s track and field championships. In 2010-11, eight Husker teams finished among the top 20 in their respective sports.NU had 15 teams advance to postseason action in 2010-11, including the Husker football team’s appearance in the 2010 Holiday Bowl. The bowling team finished third at the 2011 NCAA Championships, while the women’s gymnastics team matched the best finish in school history with a fourth-place showing at the 2011 NCAA Super Six. The Husker volleyball team finished seventh in the final AVCA national poll, while the men’s gymnastics team added a 10th-place finish at the NCAA Championships. The Nebraska wrestling team added a second straight 12th-place finish at the NCAA Championships behind the dominance of two-time undefeated NCAA champion Jordan Burroughs. The Nebraska football team, men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams and the NU softball team all added top-25 national finishes in 2010-11. While Nebraska’s teams continued to perform at the highest levels, individual Husker athletes also earned national honors. Jordan Burroughs became Nebraska’s first-ever two-time NCAA wrestling champion and claimed the Huskers’ first-ever Hodge Trophy presented to the nation’s

most outstanding wrestler. Cornerback Prince Amukamara claimed first-team All-America honors after being named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. He went on to a first-round selection in the 2011 NFL Draft. Hannah Werth added Big 12 Defensive Player-of-the-Year honors of her own for the NU volleyball team, while soccer’s Morgan Marlborough was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year.Several Nebraska newcomers also made major impacts at the conference and national levels in 2010-11. Junior linebacker Lavonte David was named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year, while Lauren Cook added the same award for the Huskers in volleyball. Quarterback Taylor Martinez claimed the Big 12 Offensive Freshman-of-the-Year award, while women’s track and field competitor Mara Griva was named the Big 12 Outstanding Freshman.Overall in 2010-11, 40 Nebraska student-athletes combined to capture 51 All-America awards across all sports. As a testament to Nebraska’s national recruiting prowess, the All-Americans came to NU from 14 states and five foreign countries. The Cornhusker state showed its success in keeping the best and brightest of its future leaders at home, as 15 All-Americans came from the state of Nebraska. Among NU’s 40 All-Americans, 23 are expected to return for the Huskers during their inaugural Big Ten campaign in 2011-12.

Top: Point guard Lance Jeter led the Nebraska men’s basketball team to postseason play, while helping the Huskers produce 17 home victories at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. Jeter earned All-Big 12 honors while claiming a spot on the USBWA All-District Team.Bottom: The Nebraska women’s track and field team captured the 2011 Big 12 Indoor title. It was NU’s 103rd track and field conference crown in history. In 2010-11, 18 Husker men’s and women’s track and field athletes combined for 26 first- and second-team All-America awards.

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Middle left: Brooke Delano led a trio of All-Americans for the Nebraska volleyball team in 2010. The Huskers captured the Big 12 Conference crown while finishing with a 29-3 record. Nebraska advanced to the round of 16 in the NCAA Tournament while finishing with a No. 7 national ranking.Bottom left: Taylor Edwards made an immediate impact on the Nebraska softball program in 2011. The catcher from Murrieta, Calif., smashed Husker freshman home run and RBI records while claiming All-America honors. Taylor and her twin sister Tatum formed the nucleus of an explosive lineup that led the Huskers to a 40-win season and an NCAA Regional berth.

Top right: All-America soccer player Morgan Marlborough earned first-team All-Big Ten honors in 2011. Marlborough will enter her senior season in 2012 ranked second in school history in career goals with 59, needing 10 goals to overtake Christine Latham (69) for the school record.Bottom right: Cornerback Prince Amukamara earned first-team All-America honors while helping Nebraska to the Big 12 North division title and a final top-25 national ranking in 2010. Amukamara, the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, was a first-round pick of the New York Giants in the 2011 NFL Draft.

Top left: The Nebraska women’s gymnastics team matched its best finish in school history by taking fourth at the 2011 NCAA Championships. The Huskers rolled to their 10th NCAA Super Six appearance after capturing the 2011 Big 12 Conference title. Nine Huskers combined for 11 All-America awards at the NCAA Championships.

Nebraska’s Top 25 National Finishes in 2010-11Bowling 3rdWomen’s Gymnastics 4thVolleyball 7thMen’s Gymnastics 10thWrestling 12thFootball 17thWomen’s Indoor Track & Field 17thMen’s Indoor Track & Field 20th (Tie)Softball 21st

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On June 11, 2010, the Big Ten Conference announced that its member schools voted unanimously to accept the University of Nebraska as the conference’s 12th member beginning on July 1, 2011. The Big Ten Conference is a union of 12 world-class academic institutions that share a common mission of research, graduate, professional and undergraduate teaching and public service. The conference’s 100-plus years of history, strong tradition of competitive intercollegiate athletic programs, vast and passionate alumni base, and consistent leadership in innovations position the Big Ten and its entire community firmly on the Big Stage.The Big Ten has sustained a comprehensive set of shared practices and policies that enforce the priority of academics and emphasize the values of integrity, fairness and competitiveness in all aspects of its student-athletes’ lives, with the ultimate goal of ensuring that each individual has the opportunity to live a Big Life.

Big Ten Conference Highlights• Big Ten universities provide approximately $120 million in direct financial aid to more than 9,500

men and women student-athletes who compete for 25 championships.• Conference institutions sponsor broad-based athletic programs with 298 teams. Other than the Ivy

League, the Big Ten has the most broad-based athletic programs in the United States.• Big Ten fans are some of the nation’s most supportive, with nearly nine million patrons attending

conference home contests for football, men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball during 2010-11. In 2010, the Big Ten set attendance records for overall and average attendance in conference football games. In men’s basketball, the Big Ten led the nation in average home attendance for the 35th straight season, while Big Ten women’s volleyball also led the nation in total home attendance.

• Over the last 32 seasons, the conference has ranked either No. 1 or No. 2 nationally in football, men’s basketball and wrestling attendance.

• Big Ten institutions have approximately five million living alumni and nearly 350,000 undergraduate students attending their universities.

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

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Big Ten Wrestling Facts• Every school in the Big Ten Conference fields a wrestling team. With the addition of Nebraska in

2011, the Huskers will be competing in a 12-team league.• The Big Ten claims the last five national championships after Penn State broke Iowa’s streak of

three consecutive titles in 2011. Overall, the Big Ten has won 29 total team national championships, including 16 since 1990.

• The Big Ten was home to one of the greatest wrestling coaches in the history of the sport, Dan Gable. Gable coached the Iowa Hawkeyes from 1977 to1997, when he led Iowa to 21 straight Big Ten Championships and coached 45 national champions.

• In 2011, seven Big Ten programs finished inside the top 15 at the NCAA Championships, including overall champion Penn State and third-place finisher Iowa. Minnesota (seventh), Wisconsin (10th), Nebraska (12th), Northwestern (t-13th) and Michigan (15) also earned top-15 finishes.

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athletic and academic programs of a single conference. The Big Ten Network launched on Aug. 30, 2007, and became the first new network in cable or satellite television history to reach 30 million homes in its first 30 days.

• Since the current media agreements began in 2007-08, every home football and men’s basketball game has been produced while women’s basketball has received more coverage than any other conference.

• The Big Ten’s new media agreements have resulted in the broadcast of more than 850 events nationally and regionally on an annual basis, compared to 300 events in the final year of the previous agreements.

Nebraska Athletic Director Tom Osborne (left) joined Big Ten Commissioner James Delany (middle) and UNL Chancellor Harvey Perlman (right) as the Huskers were announced as the newest member of the league starting in 2011-12.

Big Ten NetworkHeadquartered in Chicago, the Big Ten Network is the first internationally distributed television network dedicated to covering one of America’s premier collegiate conferences.With more than 350 live sports events, and virtually all of them in high definition, the Big Ten Network is the ultimate destination for Big Ten fans and alumni across the country. The network is on the air 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.The network is available to an estimated 75 million households, through agreements with more than 300 cable/satellite affiliates and appears in 19 of the nation’s top 20 media markets.In 2011-12, the Big Ten Network will televise nine duals throughout the conference, including Nebraska’s match againt Iowa on Jan. 13. Including the Iowa match, eight of the Huskers’ duals will be streamed on BTN.com.

Big Ten Network FactsMORE TELEVISION EXPOSURE• The Big Ten’s media agreements with CBS Sports, ABC/ESPN, the Big Ten Network and CBS

College Sports Network provide the conference with its greatest television exposure ever. • In 2006, the Big Ten created the first national conference-owned television network devoted to the

Tucker Lane and the Huskers will host four Big Ten Conference duals at the NU Coliseum this season, including the defending national champion Penn State.

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Cory BresterFr. - 184 lbs.

Beau BryantFr. - 133 lbs.

Cody ComptonSo. - 157 lbs.

Michael DauteriveRFr. - 125 lbs.

Luis DeAndaRFr. - 141 lbs.

Christian GallardoFr. - 125 lbs.

Skylar GallowayRFr. - 149 lbs.

Ross GrandeJr. - 157 lbs.

James GreenFr. - 157 lbs.

Ryne HarrisRFr. - 125 lbs.

Josh IhnenJr. - 184 lbs.

Spencer JohnsonRFr. - 197 lbs.

Ridge KileyJr. - 133 lbs.

Michael KlinginsmithSo. - 157 lbs.

Tyler KoehnJr. - 165 lbs.

Robert KokeshRFr. - 165 lbs.

Caleb KolbSo. - 174 lbs.

Tucker LaneSr. - Hwt.

Donny LongendykeFr. - Hwt.

Shawn NagelSo. - 125 lbs.

James NakashimaSr. - 197 lbs.

Ian OusleyFr. - 157 lbs.

Brandon RubinoRFr. - 125 lbs.

Iver SandovalFr. - 165 lbs.

Jake SueflohnFr. - 141 lbs.

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Keith SurberRFr. - 133 lbs.

John SvobodaRFr. - 149 lbs.

Brandon WilbournRFr. - 149 lbs.

Austin WilsonFr. - 165 lbs.

Chad StrohRFr. - 141 lbs.

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NEBRASKA617 ALL-TIME DUAL WINS 11 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 7 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

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Nebraska Wrestling: Tough. Together.

Tough. Together. Those two words describe the Nebraska wrestling team as it embarks on a new era of Husker wrestling for the 2011-12 season. This season marks the beginning of competition in the Big Ten Conference for NU, after the University announced the switch from the Big 12 in June of 2010. Lauded as the top wrestling conference in the country, the Big Ten will offer premiere competition week in and week out for the Huskers. “Starting the Big Ten schedule in January is going to be a grind, but it’s going to be something we’re used to,” Head Coach Mark Manning said. “Every season is a grind, but it’s going to be good. It’s going to be a challenge. There are going to be different places than where we’ve wrestled in the past. We’re looking forward to those different venues we’re wrestling in.” The Huskers also moved into the newly opened Hendricks Training Complex this offseason, which was finished after 17 months of construction in early October. The 84,000 square foot state-of-the-art complex features a new wrestling room with four full-sized mats, new locker rooms, a players’ lounge and coaches offices. With changes abound taking place off of the mat, Manning, who is entering his 12th season as head coach, said he hasn’t seen a better offseason from his guys on the mat. Grueling workouts and conditioning were a regular for a squad that finished 12th for the second straight season at last year’s NCAA Championships, its 12th top-15 finish since 1995. “It was the best offseason since I’ve been here in 11 years,” Manning said. “Our guys have done a great job starting the week after the NCAA Tournament, and working out and training through the summer. They’ve had a great focus this fall. Our preparation has been tremendous and we just have to keep building momentum going through the season with how we trained in the offseason. I see that really being a huge factor for us. We have to keep that flame lit the whole season, but I’m really impressed with how our guys have trained in the offseason.” Three national qualifiers return to lead a lineup that could potentially see four new faces at the start of the season. One of two seniors on the team, Tucker Lane enters his fourth season as the heavyweight starter after amassing 78 career victories and qualifying for three consecutive

NCAA Championships. Last season, the Redvale, Colo., native finished the year with a 27-9 record and a 14-5 mark in dual competition. At the NCAA Championships, Lane came up one match short of reaching All-America honors by falling to the No. 3 seed Ryan Flores of American in the quarterfinals and Maryland’s Spencer Myers in the consolation bracket to finish the tournament with a 2-2 mark. The other senior on the squad with Lane is James Nakashima. A junior college transfer from Lincoln (Ill.) College, Nakashima saw time in first his year in the program in 2009-10, when he won six matches. He took a redshirt last season and looks to take over the spot at 197 pounds. Nebraska will also lean on two-time returning national qualifier Josh Ihnen to provide some pivotal wins at 184 pounds. Ihnen fell just short of becoming an All-American last season after a 28-10 year and a second-place showing at the Big 12 Tournament. Earning a total of 47 team dual points for the Huskers, Ihnen was part of several big time wins including one over No. 4 Grant Gambrall of Iowa in the semifinals of the Midlands Championships. Manning will look to all three of his wrestlers at the three heaviest weights for leadership throughout the season. “I’m looking for Josh, James and Tucker all to be leaders,” Manning said. “I think we have a number of young guys that are stepping into leadership roles already, and I think it’s important that they all do, besides just those three. All of those guys are going to be really valuable to our season and how our year goes.” A year after winning Nebraska’s Most Improved Wrestler award, junior Ridge Kiley will return to be the starter at 133 pounds after having another impressive offseason, according to Manning. Kiley earned a spot in the NCAA Championships last season by winning the fourth-place challenge match at the Big 12 Tournament, and took advantage of his opportunity by winning his first career match at the NCAA Tournament over Stanford’s Justin Paulsen, 4-0. Kiley will look to build off his 22-15 record and 11-8 mark in duals last season with another standout year as a junior. “I’d say Ridge is one of the most improved wrestlers I’ve ever been around here at Nebraska,” Manning said of Kiley’s improvement over two seasons. “I have a lot of confidence and belief in moving forward with Ridge.” ‘Competition’ is the best word to describe the middle-four weight classes of the Husker lineup, as several wrestlers are

vying for the spots at 141, 149, 157 and 165 pounds. At 141 pounds, the Huskers could see true freshman Jake Sueflohn step in and make an immediate impact after finishing his illustrious career at Arrowhead High School in Wisconsin. Sueflohn will be challenged by redshirt freshmen Luis DeAnda and Chad Stroh, who both competed in open tournaments for NU last year. DeAnda won 15 matches, while Stroh finished with a record of 6-5. Redshirt freshman Brandon Wilbourn looks to be the front-runner at 149 pounds after not seeing any action during his true freshman season, but fellow redshirt freshmen John Svoboda and Skylar Galloway will compete with Wilbourn for the top spot. Svoboda was eighth on the team last year in overall wins with 25 and Galloway won 16 matches of his own. Moving up a weight class from 149 to 157, junior Ross Grande will compete with Cody Compton for the spot at 157 pounds. Grande moved up a weight class after finishing last season with an 18-21 overall record. Compton started in six duals last season for NU at 157 and collected a 4-2 record in those duals. He finished with an 8-4 mark overall while battling a shoulder injury throughout the season. James Green, a true freshman from Willingboro, N.J., could also see action at 157.

Quick FactsGeneral InformationLocation ...........................................................Lincoln, Neb.Enrollment .................................................................24,610Population ................................................................258,379Founded .......................................................................1869Nickname ....................................... Cornhuskers or HuskersColors .....................................................Scarlet and CreamConference ...............................................................Big TenChancellor ..........................................Harvey Perlman, J.D.Athletic Director .............................................. Tom Osborne

Team InformationHome Facility ...................................................NU ColiseumCapacity .......................................................................4,030Head Coach ................................................... Mark ManningOffice Phone ................................................ (402) 472-6470Alma Mater, Year .......................... Nebraska-Omaha (1985)School Record (Yrs) ............................. 149-61-3 (11 Years)Career Record (Yrs) ............................. 172-85-5 (14 Years)Asst. Coaches ................................................. Tony Ersland........................................................................ Bryan SnyderStrength and Conditioning Coach ...........................Jason PowellVolunteer Assistant Coach ......................... Brandon BrowneAdministrative Assistant ...................................Craig BresterWrestling Office Secretary .................................Ellen ShuttsWrestling Office Phone ................................ (402) 472-9430Wrestling Office Fax .................................... (402) 472-2272

2010-11 Season Information2010-11 Dual Record ................................................. 14-5-02010-11 Big 12 Finish ..........................2-2 (4th, 46.5 points)2010-11 NCAA Finish ...............................12th (43.5 points)Starters Returning/Lost ....................................................6/4Letterwinners Returning/Lost .........................................10/5NCAA Qualifiers Returning/Lost ......................................3/4All-Americans Returning/Lost ..........................................0/1

Media Relations InformationWrestling Contact ........................................Scott PulverentiOffice Phone ................................................ (402) 472-7873Cell Phone ................................................... (402) 850-3584Media Relations Fax .................................... (402) 472-2005E-mail ......................................... spulverenti@huskers.comWebsite ............................................................Huskers.com

2011-12 Season Outlook

Senior Tucker Lane needs 22 victories this season to become the 20th wrestler in school history with 100 career wins.

89 ALL-AMERICANS 18 TOP 10 NCAA FINISHES 40 NWCA ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM1 Hodge Trophy Winner

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Nebraska's Projected Starters125 Pounds: Sophomore Shawn Nagel

Sophomore Shawn Nagel gained valuable experience as a true freshman by earning time in the lineup in several key duals. The Nebraska native finished the season with a 17-11 overall record and a tournament title at the Briar Cliff Open to conclude his year. Nagel hopes to carry that momentum into 2011-12, but will be pushed by redshirt freshmen Brandon Rubino and Ryne Harris. Rubino finished last season with 13 victories, while Harris went 11-6 during his redshirt season.

133 Pounds: Junior Ridge KileyJunior Ridge Kiley returns to the lineup after starting every dual last season at 133 pounds for NU. Kiley qualified for his first NCAA Tournament last season, where he defeated Stanford’s Justin Paulsen for his only victory. Regarded as one of the team’s most improved wrestlers for the last two seasons, Kiley won 22 matches last season, including three victories over nationally ranked wrestlers. Redshirt freshman Keith Surber will provide solid depth for NU.

141 Pounds: Redshirt Freshman Luis DeAnda/Freshman Jake SueflohnFreshman Jake Sueflohn has the potential to make an immediate impact for the Huskers as a true freshman after an illustrious prep career at Arrowhead High School in Wisconsin. Redshirt freshmen Luis DeAnda, who won 15 matches last season, and Chad Stroh will compete with Sueflohn for the top spot. Stroh had a 6-5 record last season and recorded three pins.

149 Pounds: Redshirt Freshman John Svoboda/Redshirt Freshman Brandon WilbournBrandon Wilbourn looks to take over for former starter Ross Grande, who moved up to 157 pounds. The redshirt freshman didn’t compete in any matches last season, but has the talent to be a force at the 149 pounds. Fellow redshirts John Svoboda and Skylar Galloway will battle Wilbourn for the spot, with each of them winning at least 16 matches last season.

157 Pounds: Sophomore Cody Compton/Junior Ross GrandeBoth sophomore Cody Compton and junior Ross Grande will battle for the top spot at 157 pounds. Compton saw action last season and finished with a 4-2 mark in dual competition. Grande moved up a weight class from 149 pounds where he started every dual for NU a year ago. Grande finished the year with an 18-21 overall record.

165 Pounds: Junior Tyler Koehn/Redshirt Freshman Robert KokeshRedshirt freshman Robert Kokesh and junior Tyler Koehn will battle for the spot at 165 pounds. Kokesh was dominant in his redshirt season by winning 34 matches and seven open tournament titles. Koehn brings a shot of experience after starting the majority of last season at 157 pounds and wrestling in two Big 12 Championships in his career.

174 Pounds: Sophomore Caleb KolbSophomore Caleb Kolb started all but one dual last season at 174 pounds when he finished with 15-15 overall record. Kolb went 8-10 in dual matches, and came close to knocking off some of the top wrestlers in the country after losing four matches to nationally ranked opponents by three points or less. The Grove City, Pa., native won six matches last season in bonus-point fashion, finishing with two pins and four major decisions.

184 Pounds: Junior Josh IhnenJunior Josh Ihnen has high expectations for his junior year after coming up one win short of being an All-American the past two seasons. The two-time NCAA qualifier won 28 matches a year ago and went 14-5 in dual matches. Ihnen won four matches last season over ranked opponents, including a win over No. 6 Grant Gambrall of Iowa in the semifinals of the Midlands Championships. Ihnen will begin the season ranked No. 11 at 184 pounds, according to InterMat.

197 Pounds: Senior James Nakashima/Redshirt Freshman Spencer JohnsonSenior James Nakashima returns after a redshirt season last year where he won 28 matches in open tournaments. A junior college transfer from Illinois, Nakashima saw action in the lineup in 2009-10 when he won six decisions. Redshirt freshman Spencer Johnson finished third on the team last year in overall wins with 31 and won three open tournament titles.

Hwt.: Senior Tucker LaneSenior Tucker Lane has high aspirations for his last season in a Husker singlet as he looks to become one of the top heavyweights in the nation. A three-time NCAA qualifier, Lane has amassed 78 victories in his Husker career and looks to become the 20th member of the 100-victory club at NU. Lane was one match short of reaching All-America status last season, falling to No. 3 Ryan Flores of American in the quarterfinals. Lane will begin the season ranked as the No. 9 heavyweight in the country.

Possibly one of the largest spots to fill comes at 165 pounds where former two-time national champion and Hodge Trophy Winner Jordan Burroughs departed after one of the most storied careers in program history. Redshirt freshman Robert Kokesh and junior Tyler Koehn will be the guys competing for the No.1 spot. Kokesh had a stellar redshirt season collecting 34 wins and seven open tournament titles. The Wagner, S.D., native was dominant with 29 of his 34 victories coming in bonus-point fashion. Koehn will challenge Kokesh after moving up a weight class from 157 pounds. Koehn has an abundance of experience and has wrestled in two Big 12 tournaments for the Huskers. The Pittsburg, Kan., native finished last season with a 7-11 mark as the starter at 157 pounds. “You never replace Jordan Burroughs, but I think we have two capable guys there that can compete,” Manning said. “I would say Robert has shown a competitiveness that is really good to see in a young guy. He has to do it out in competition, but he shows the capacity to really wrestle with anyone in the country.” Caleb Kolb will be the starter at 174 pounds after a redshirt freshman season that saw him thrown right into the mix with some of the best wrestlers in the country. Kolb finished the year with a 15-15 record and started every dual except one for NU. The last spot in the lineup is at 125 pounds where sophomore Shawn Nagel will look to take the reins after the departure of NCAA qualifier David Klingsheim. Nagel gained invaluable experience last season as a true freshman by starting seven duals, but failed to earn a victory in those matches. The Nebraska native finished the year with an overall record of 17-11 and was second on the team in pins with nine. Pushing Nagel for the starting spot will be redshirt freshmen Ryne Harris and Brandon Rubino, who both finished last year with 10 or more victories. “Due to the work Shawn put in over the spring and summer he’s made a lot of strides,” Manning said. “Shawn wrestled for us last year and got some great experience by being on the road. Right now he has the nod, but I would say it is really important for Brandon Rubino and Ryne Harris to push themselves each day and be ready to go when called upon.” Nebraska will also welcome eight newcomers to this year’s squad that was part of a recruiting class that was ranked second nationally, according to InterMat. Along with Sueflohn and Green, who could both see time in the Husker lineup, Donny Longendyke (HWT), Cory Brester (184),

Beau Bryant (133), Christian Gallardo (125), Ian Ousley (157) and Austin Wilson (165) make up the newcomers. The Huskers will open the season with four consecutive duals on the East Coast, including three contests at the Wrestle for a Cure Duals against Kent State, North Carolina and Navy, after the season-opening dual against Bucknell. Overall the Huskers will face seven opponents that finished last season ranked inside the top 25. Nebraska has one of its most anticipated home dual schedules in recent memory, with defending national champion Penn State, Iowa, Purdue and Ohio State all visiting the Coliseum. NU will open it’s home schedule against Wyoming on Dec. 10. The Huskers will travel to the Las Vegas Invitational Dec. 2-3, and will participate in the National Duals, which unveiled a new regional format this season culminating with the Final Four Duals on Feb. 18-19. The Big Ten Championships will take place on March 3-4 in West Lafayette, Ind., on the campus of Purdue University. The 2012 NCAA Championships will be held in St. Louis at the Scottrade Center March 15-17.

Junior Josh Ihnen won 28 matches last season and looks to become one of the top 184-pounders in the country.

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Alphabetical RosterName Weight Year Hometown (Previous Schools)Brester, Cory 184 Fr. Howells, Neb. (Howells)Bryant, Beau 133 Fr. Hickman, Neb. (Norris)Compton, Cody 157 So. Bonne Terre, Mo. (North County)Dauterive, Michael 125 RFr. Boyd, Texas (McKinney)DeAnda, Luis 141 RFr. South Sioux City, Neb. (South Sioux City)Galloway, Skylar 149 RFr. Omaha, Neb. (Central)Grande, Ross 157 Jr. Palatine, Ill. (Palatine)Green, James 157 Fr. Willingboro, N.J. (Willingboro)Harris, Ryne 125 RFr. Belleville, Ill. (Althoff Catholic)Ihnen, Josh 184 Jr. Sheldon, Iowa (Sheldon)Johnson, Spencer 197 RFr. Mountain Lake, Minn. (Windom/Mtn Lake/B-O)Kiley, Ridge 133 Jr. Eagle Grove, Iowa (Eagle Grove)Klinginsmith, Michael 157 So. Kearney, Neb. (Kearney Catholic)Koehn, Tyler 165 Jr. Pittsburg, Kan. (Pittsburg)Kokesh, Robert 165 RFr. Wagner, S.D. (Wagner)Kolb, Caleb 174 So. Grove City, Pa. (Grove City)Lane, Tucker Hwt Sr. Redvale, Colo. (Nucla)Longendyke, Donny Hwt Fr. Vadnais Heights, Minn. (White Bear Lake)Nagel, Shawn 125 So. Kimball, Neb. (Kimball)Nakashima, James 197 Sr. Dwight, Ill. (Dwight/Lincoln College)Ousley, Ian 157 Fr. Saginaw, Mich. (Saginaw Heritage)Rubino, Brandon 125 RFr. St. Charles, Ill. (St. Charles East)Sandoval, Iver 165 Fr. Manassa, Colo. (Centauri)Stroh, Chad 141 RFr. Holyoke, Colo. (Holyoke)Sueflohn, Jake 141 Fr. Watertown, Wis. (Arrowhead)Surber, Keith 133 RFr. O'Fallon, Mo. (O'Fallon)Svoboda, John 149 RFr. Schuyler, Neb. (Schuyler)Wilbourn, Brandon 149 RFr. O'Fallon, Mo. (Francis Howell Central)Wilson, Austin 165 Fr. Hastings, Neb. (Hastings St. Cecilia)

Head Coach: Mark Manning, 12th season; Career Record: 172-85-5; Record at NU: 149-61-3Assistant Coaches: Tony Ersland (sixth season), Bryan Snyder (second season)Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jason Powell (second season)Volunteer Assistant Coach: Brandon Browne (third season)Administrative Assistant: Craig Brester (second season)

Weight-by-Weight Roster*Name Weight Year Hometown (Previous School)Dauterive, Michael 125 RFr. Boyd, Texas (McKinney)Harris, Ryne 125 RFr. Belleville, Ill. (Althoff Catholic)Nagel, Shawn 125 So. Kimball, Neb. (Kimball)Rubino, Brandon 125 RFr. St. Charles, Ill. (St. Charles East)Bryant, Beau 133 Fr. Hickman, Neb. (Norris)Kiley, Ridge 133 Jr. Eagle Grove, Iowa (Eagle Grove)Surber, Keith 133 RFr. O’Fallon, Mo. (O’Fallon)DeAnda, Luis 141 RFr. South Sioux City, Neb. (South Sioux City)Stroh, Chad 141 RFr. Holyoke, Colo. (Holyoke)Sueflohn, Jake 141 Fr. Watertown, Wis. (Arrowhead)Galloway, Skylar 149 RFr. Omaha, Neb. (Central)Svoboda, John 149 RFr. Schuyler, Neb. (Schuyler)Wilbourn, Brandon 149 RFr. O’Fallon, Mo. (Francis Howell Central)Compton, Cody 157 So. Bonne Terre, Mo. (North County)Grande, Ross 157 Jr. Palatine, Ill. (Palatine)Green, James 157 Fr. Willingboro, N.J. (Willingboro)Klinginsmith, Michael 157 So. Kearney, Neb. (Kearney Catholic)Ousley, Ian 157 Fr. Saginaw, Mich. (Saginaw Heritage)Koehn, Tyler 165 Jr. Pittsburg, Kan. (Pittsburg)Kokesh, Robert 165 RFr. Wagner, S.D. (Wagner)Sandoval, Iver 165 Fr. Manassa, Colo. (Centauri)Wilson, Austin 165 Fr. Hastings, Neb. (Hastings St. Cecilia)Kolb, Caleb 174 So. Grove City, Pa. (Grove City)Brester, Cory 184 Fr. Howells, Neb. (Howells)Ihnen, Josh 184 Jr. Sheldon, Iowa (Sheldon)Johnson, Spencer 197 RFr. Mountain Lake, Minn. (Windom/Mtn Lake/B-O)Nakishima, James 197 Sr. Dwight, Ill. (Dwight/Lincoln College)Lane, Tucker Hwt Sr. Redvale, Colo. (Nucla)Longendyke, Donny Hwt Fr. Vadnais Heights, Minn. (White Bear Lake)

*-Wrestlers listed alphabetically within weight class, not by depth.

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Roster Notes:lThis season's roster of 30 athletes features nine Nebraska natives.lThe Husker roster features athletes from 13 states. Freshman James Green made the longest journey to Nebraska, traveling 1,286 miles to Lincoln from his hometown of Willingboro, N.J.lCory Brester is the younger brother of former Husker and current Administrative Assistant Craig Brester. Craig was a three-time All-American and two-time NCAA finalist for NU.lTucker Lane's father, Larry, was a professional wrestler from 1973 to 1983 as "Red Dog Lane" and "Cowboy Larry Lane".lCody Compton's brother, Will, is a linebacker on the Nebraska football team.lJohn Svoboda is the nephew of Brad Vering, Nebraska's 2000 national champion at 197 pounds.lLuis DeAnda's cousins, Tony (1995-96) and Jose (1996-99), both lettered for the Nebraska wrestling team.

Pronunciation Guide:Grande Gran-deeIhnen E-nenKoehn CaneNakashima NOCK-uh-shee-muhBeau Bryant BoOusley OW-s-leeSueflohn Sue-FLOHNGallardo Ga-LARDO

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Skylar GallowayOmaha, Neb.

Tucker LaneRedvale, Colo.

Tyler KoehnPittsburg, Kan.

Josh IhnenSheldon, Iowa Ridge Kiley

Eagle Grove, Iowa

Ross GrandePalatine, Ill.

Cody ComptonBonne Terre, Mo.

Michael KlinginsmithKearney, Neb.

James NakashimaDwight, Ill.

Caleb KolbGrove City, Pa.

Brandon WilbournO'Fallon, Mo.

John SvobodaSchuyler, Neb.

Michael DauteriveBoyd, Texas

Luis DeAndaSouth Sioux City, Neb.

Ryne HarrisBelleville, Ill.Keith SurberO'Fallon, Ill.

Spencer JohnsonMountain Lake, Minn.

Robert KokeshWagner, S.D.

Shawn NagelKimball, Neb.

Chad StrohHolyoke, Colo.

Brandon RubinoSt. Charles, Ill.

Beau BryantHickman, Neb.

Jake SueflohnWatertown, Wis.

James GreenWillingboro, N.J.

Ian OusleySaginaw, Mich.

Austin WilsonHastings, Neb.

Cory BresterHowells, Neb.

Donny LongendykeVadnais Heights, Minn.

2011-12 Roster Breakdown

By Home:Colorado (3)Tucker Lane, Iver Sandoval, Chad StrohIllinois (5)Ross Grande, Ryne Harris, James Nakashima, Brandon Rubino, Keith SurberIowa (2)Josh Ihnen, Ridge KileyKansas (1)Tyler KoehnMichigan (1)Ian OusleyMinnesota (2)Spencer Johnson, Donny LongendykeMissouri (2)Cody Compton, Brandon WilbournNebraska (9)Cory Brester, Beau Bryant, Luis DeAnda, Christian Gallardo, Skylar Galloway, Michael Klinginsmith, Shawn Nagel, John Svoboda, Austin WilsonNew Jersey (1)James GreenPennsylvania (1)Caleb KolbSouth Dakota (1)Robert KokeshTexas (1)Michael Dauterive

Wisconsin (1)Donny Longendyke

By Class:Seniors (2)Tucker Lane, James NakashimaJuniors (4)Ross Grande, Josh Ihnen, Ridge Kiley, Tyler KoehnSophomores (4)Cody Compton, Michael Klinginsmith, Caleb Kolb, Shawn NagelRedshirt Freshmen (11)Michael Dauterive, Luis DeAnda, Skylar Galloway, Ryne Harris, Spencer Johnson, Robert Kokesh, Brandon Rubino, Chad Stroh, Keith Surber, John Svoboda, Brandon WilbournFreshmen (9)Cory Brester, Beau Bryant, Christian Gallardo, James Green, Donny Longendyke, Ian Ousley, Iver Sandoval, Jake Sueflohn, Austin Wilson

By Major:Accounting (1)Ryne HarrisAgricultural Economics (1)Robert Kokesh

Agronomy (1)Cory BresterAnimal Science (1)John SvobodaBiology (3)Michael Klinginsmith, Shawn Nagel, Austin WilsonBusiness Administration (2)Tyler Koehn, Chad StrohCivil Engineering (1)Spencer JohnsonCommunication Studies (1)Tucker LaneFinance (2)Josh Ihnen, James GreenHistory (1)Iver SandovalInternational Business (1)Skylar GallowayMarketing (1)Ridge KileyNutritional Science and Dietetics (3)Ross Grande, Beau Bryant, Ian OusleyPolitical Science (1)James NakashimaPre-Physical Therapy (1)Brandon WilbournPre-Social Science (1)Keith Surber

Psychology (1)Caleb KolbSociology (1)Cody ComptonUndeclared (5)Michael Dauterive, Luis DeAnda, Donny Longendyke, Jake Sueflohn, Christian Gallardo

Iver SandovalManassa, Colo.

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2011-12 Nebraska ScheduleDate Day Opponent Site Time (CT)Nov. 10 Thursday Bucknell Lewisburg, Pa. 6 p.m.Nov. 12 Saturday Kent State - Wrestle for a Cure Duals Harrisburg, Pa. 8 a.m.Nov. 12 Saturday North Carolina - Wrestle for a Cure Duals Harrisburg, Pa. NoonNov. 12 Saturday Navy - Wrestle for a Cure Duals Harrisburg, Pa. 2 p.m.Dec. 2-3 Friday-Saturday Las Vegas Invitational Las Vegas, Nev. 11 a.m./11 a.m.Dec. 10 Saturday Wyoming NU Coliseum 7 p.m.Dec. 17 Saturday South Dakota State Brookings, S.D. 7 p.m.Dec. 18 Sunday North Dakota State Fargo, N.D. 1 p.m.Dec. 29 Thursday Boise State - ASU Duals Tempe, Ariz. NoonDec. 29 Thursday Arizona State - ASU Duals Tempe, Ariz. 8 p.m.Jan. 6 Friday Ohio State* NU Coliseum 7 p.m.Jan. 13 Friday Iowa* NU Coliseum 7 p.m.Jan. 20 Friday Indiana* Bloomington, Ind. 6 p.m.Jan. 22 Sunday Purdue* NU Coliseum 1 p.m.Jan. 27 Friday Michigan State* East Lansing, Mich. 6 p.m.Jan. 29 Sunday Wisconsin* Madison, Wis. 2 p.m.Feb. 3 Friday Penn State* NU Coliseum 7 p.m.Feb. 5 Sunday Minnesota* Minneapolis, Minn. NoonFeb. 11-12 Saturday-Sunday National Duals Stillwater, Okla. TBAFeb. 18-19 Saturday-Sunday Final Four National Duals TBA TBAFeb. 19 Sunday Northern Iowa** NU Coliseum TBAMarch 3-4 Saturday-Sunday Big Ten Championships West Lafayette, Ind. 9 a.m./NoonMarch 15-17 Thursday-Saturday NCAA Championships St. Louis, Mo. Noon/11 a.m./10:30 a.m.

*-Big Ten Conference Competition**-If neither team advances to Final Four National Duals

Note: Home duals in bold contested at the NU Coliseum, located northeast of Memorial Stadium. All times listed are central and subject to change. For updated ticket and schedule information, visit Huskers.com or call 1-800-8BIGRED.

Husker Travel Destinations

WisconsinJan. 29, 2 p.m.UW Field HouseMadison, Wis.

BucknellNov. 10, 6 p.m.Sojka PavilionLewisburg, Pa.

Wrestle for a Cure DualsNov. 12Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo CenterHarrisburg, Pa.Kent State 8 a.m.North Carolina, NoonNavy, 2 p.m.

Las Vegas InvitationalDec. 2-3, 11 a.m./11 a.m.Las Vegas Convention CenterLas Vegas, Nev.

North Dakota StateDec. 18, 1 p.m.Bison Sports ArenaFargo, N.D.

South Dakota StateDec. 17, 7 p.m.Frost ArenaBrookings, S.D.

ASU DualsDec. 29Wells Fargo ArenaTempe, Ariz.Boise State , NoonArizona State, 8 p.m.

IndianaJan. 20, 6 p.m.University GymBloomington, Ind.

Michigan StateJan. 27, 1 p.m.Jenison Field HouseEast Lansing, Mich.

MinnesotaFeb. 5, NoonSports PavilionMinneapolis, Minn.

National DualsFeb. 11-12, TBAGallagher-Iba ArenaStillwater, Okla.

Big Ten ChampionshipsMarch 3-4Mackey ArenaWest Lafayette, Ind.

NCAA ChampionshipsMarch 15-17Scottrade CenterSt. Louis, Mo.

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Mark Manning The Leader With over 100 years of history, Nebraska wrestling is one of the most storied programs in the collegiate wrestling ranks. Head Coach Mark Manning has taken the Huskers to new heights in his tenure and has established himself as one of the top wrestling coaches in the nation. The NU record book is a testament to Manning’s accomplishments in Lincoln. In his 11 years at the helm, he has coached 30 of Nebraska’s 89 All-Americans. He has led the Huskers to five top-eight finishes at the NCAA Championships, compared to just eight for the 14 NU coaches before him. He is the second winningest coach in Husker history with a dual-winning percentage of .707 and a record of 149-61-3 at NU. He won back-to-back Big 12 Coach-of-the-Year awards (2008 and 2009) after guiding Nebraska to a share of the conference crown in 2009 and a runner-up finish in 2008. NU went on to finish fourth at the NCAA Championships both seasons with nine Huskers earning All-America honors, and Jordan Burroughs capturing the 157-pound national title with a perfect 35-0 record in 2009. Manning earned one of the top coaching honors in the entire sport when he was named the 2011 FILA Freestyle Coach of the Year after helping Burroughs capture the gold medal at the World Championships in Istanbul, Turkey. Records go on paper and in books and get tucked away. More important to Manning is the fact that he has helped numerous young men grow into upstanding adults by teaching them the correct principles of life. Regarded as one of the nation’s top recruiters, Manning not only lands, but he usually finds the correct wrestler for his program. He has a keen eye for finding the athletes with the right work ethic and dedication that he can develop. His recruiting and coaching abilities have allowed him to quickly find success at both programs he has led. Manning’s coaching philosophy focuses on developing wrestlers to reach their potential. A wrestler who brings a positive attitude and work ethic to the room can use goal setting and responsibility to develop into an upstanding citizen who is committed to excellence. Manning works daily with the team on every detail in and out of practice, while keeping in mind the best long-term interests of his student-

athletes. Known for his fiery nature on the edge of the mat, Manning instills in his wrestlers a sense of determination and pride through his actions and demeanor. His guidance teaches his athletes to become winners in life, which translates into success in the classroom, on the mat and in their lives beyond wrestling. Manning works to instill life-long values in his wrestlers and it shows. In addition to their success on the mat, Husker wrestlers under Manning have earned 41 academic All-Big 12 selections (over 3 1/2 awards per year), including current student-athletes Ross Grande, Josh Ihnen, Tyler Koehn, Tucker Lane and James Nakashima. Both Ihnen and Lane were named to the 2011 NWCA All-Academic Team, as Nebraska turned in the nation’s eighth-highest team grade-point average (3.1343). Manning’s beliefs and values in developing student-athletes is evident right outside his office, where former Husker All-Americans Bryan Snyder, Jason Powell, Craig Brester and Brandon Browne are members of the NU coaching staff. During their time under Manning, Snyder and Brester were each named the Nebraska Male Student-Athlete of the Year. Manning’s coaching philosophy is one that he began during his competitive days, developed during his time as an assistant coach and continues to modify during his time as head coach at Nebraska.Manning’s Mark at Nebraska Manning began teaching his methods immediately when he was hired at Nebraska in May of 2000. His efforts first paid dividends when he led Nebraska to back-to-back eighth-place team finishes at the NCAA Championships in 2001 and 2002. Four Huskers (Todd Beckerman, Bryan Snyder, Ati Conner and Brad Vering) claimed All-America honors in Manning’s first year coaching the Huskers in 2000-01, as NU finished with an 11-6 dual record. Powell and Snyder also gave Manning his first two Big 12 Conference champions that year. During the 2001-02 season, Manning led the Huskers to their third consecutive third-place finish at the Big 12 Championships. Justin Ruiz and Powell earned their first All-America accolades under Manning, while Snyder became Nebraska’s first four-time All-American with his second-place finish at 157 pounds. Nebraska claimed a 16-7 dual record in 2002-03, as Manning guided NU to seven victories over ranked opponents, including a 20-17 victory over fifth-ranked Illinois at the Virginia Duals. At the 2003 NCAA Championships, Manning led a young lineup that included two juniors, five sophomores and three redshirt freshmen to a 13th-place showing. The finish marked the eighth time in nine seasons that NU had claimed a spot in the top 15 in the nation. The 2003-04 Huskers and Manning posted one of the best wrestling seasons ever at NU with a 19-3 overall record, tying the second-highest win total in NU history. The Huskers posted two team titles during the season, winning the prestigious Las Vegas Invitational behind individual titles from Powell, Travis Shufelt and Travis Pascoe and winning the Virginia Duals with a 25-13 defeat of Lehigh in the finals. Manning directed the Huskers to second at the Big 12 Championships, while qualifying eight wrestlers for the NCAA Tournament, where NU earned a fifth-place finish. Manning coached his first national champion at Nebraska, as Powell claimed the title at 125 pounds with a 17-2 technical fall in the finals. The Huskers’ success continued in 2004-05, with Nebraska winning 19 duals for the second straight year. NU’s 19-2-1 dual record was the second-best mark in school history. The Huskers started the campaign with eight straight dual wins, and ended the season by winning 12 of the last 13 duals. Nebraska posted eight wins over ranked foes, including a 16-15 upset of No. 2 Iowa State to end the dual season. Manning’s 2005-06 squad was relatively inexperienced, but the Huskers earned a solid 12-5 dual record and a third-place finish at the National Duals. NU claimed third at the Big 12 Championships and two Huskers went on to finish as All-Americans. Manning’s legacy continued to grow in 2006-07, as he watched his second Husker claim a national title. Paul Donahoe earned the crown at 125 pounds to lead Nebraska to a 10-7-1

12th Season • Nebraska-Omaha (1985)

Year-by-Year

Coaching Accomplishmentsl 172-85-5 Career Dual Record (14 seasons)l 149-61-3 Dual Record at Nebraska (11 seasons)

Honors and Awardsl 2011 FILA Freestyle Coach of the Yearl 2009 Dan Gable Coach of the Yearl 2009 U.S. Freestyle World Team Coachl 2008 and 2009 Big 12 Coach of the Yearl Five Top-10 NCAA Finishes at Nebraskal Coached 34 All-Americans as Head Coachl Led Five Wrestlers to NCAA Titles and One Hodge Tophy Winnerl Head Coach, U.S. Freestyle Team, 2001 World Championshipsl Assistant Coach, U.S. Freestyle Team, 2009, 2010 and 2011 World Championshipsl Assistant Coach, U.S. Olympic Team, 1996 and 2000l National Development Coach, USA Wrestling, 1993l Head Coach, U.S. Olympic Festival, 1991, 1993, 1995

Athletic Accomplishmentsl Silver Medal, 1989 Pan American Gamesl Two-Time NCAA Division II National Champion, 150 pounds (1983, 1985)l Three-Time All-Americanl NCAA Division II Hall of Fame Memberl 121-23 Career Record, Nebraska-Omahal U.S. Freestyle Team Member, 1986-89

Year School Dual NCAA 97-98 Northern Iowa 5-9 T-30th98-99 Northern Iowa 8-10 17th99-00 Northern Iowa 10-5-2 11th00-01 Nebraska 11-6 8th01-02 Nebraska 8-9 8th02-03 Nebraska 16-7 13th03-04 Nebraska 19-3 5th04-05 Nebraska 19-2-1 T-19th05-06 Nebraska 12-5 16th06-07 Nebraska 10-7-1 16th07-08 Nebraska 14-3-0 4th08-09 Nebraska 17-3-1 4th09-10 Nebraska 9-11-0 12th10-11 Nebraska 14-5-0 12thCareer 14 Years 172-85-5

"I coach to help young men prepare for life. It is my job to create a positive environment in order for each of our athletes to perform at his highest level. When the correct principles are taught, winning will take care of itself." - Mark Manning

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dual record. The 2007-08 Husker campaign was one of the best ever under Manning. NU finished second at the Big 12 Championships with three individual champions and claimed fourth at the NCAA Championships with five Huskers finishing as All-Americans. That success would no doubt be a challenge to match, but the 2008-09 Nebraska wrestling team did just that. The Huskers won a share of the Big 12 championship for the first time in school history behind individual titles from Burroughs, Browne, Brester and Vince Jones. Seven NU wrestlers qualified for the NCAA Championships, where the Huskers finished fourth with All-America accolades going to Burroughs (1st, 157), Brester (2nd, 197), Browne (4th, 174) and Jones (6th, 184). In 2010, Nebraska fought through a rash of injuries, including a season-ending setback to Burroughs. Despite the unfortunate luck, the Huskers still qualified five wrestlers for the NCAA Championships and finished 12th in the team standings, marking the seventh top-15 finish under Manning. History was made last season when Manning helped Burroughs become the first two-time national champion in school history by winning the 165-pound title at the NCAA Championships in Philadelphia, Pa. After the season, Burroughs was awarded the school’s first-ever Hodge Trophy, given annually to the nation’s top wrestler. As a team, the Huskers qualified seven total wrestlers for the national tournament and finished in 12th place for the second consecutive season.The Road to Lincoln Manning showed his ability to develop a top-notch program was universal, as he led a turnaround in the tradition-rich Northern Iowa program in his first head coaching position. Manning coached three seasons for the Panthers from 1997 to 2000 in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Under Manning, UNI compiled a 23-24-2 dual record and improved its mark in each of his seasons. His rebuilding effort with the Panthers included strong showings at the NCAA Championships. Northern Iowa tied for 30th in Manning’s first year, but improved to a 17th-place showing in 1998 and added an 11th-place finish at the 2000 NCAA Tournament, which was the school’s best showing in seven seasons. Individually, several UNI wrestlers excelled on the national stage under Manning. In each of his last two seasons, the Panthers had a pair of All-Americans, including Tony Davis. A two-time NCAA finalist, Davis was the national champion at 149 pounds in 2000 and finished second in 1999. Manning returned the Northern Iowa program to national prominence by attracting some of the nation’s top wrestling talent. His first Panther recruiting class was ranked second in the nation, while his second class was tabbed as the top class in the nation in 2000. Before his appointment as the head coach at UNI, Manning had extensive experience as an assistant coach, including ties to the Big 12 Conference. Manning spent four seasons on Jack Spates’ staff at Oklahoma from 1993 to 1997 before accepting Northern Iowa’s head position. Manning helped guide the Sooners to three top-10 team finishes at the NCAA Championships during his tenure, including a seventh-place

Nebraska Wrestling PhilosophyGuided by the following philosophy, the Nebraska wrestling program creates an environment in which student-athletes can reach their potential, both as wrestlers and as young men.

Attitude: Winners accept constructive criticism knowing it will make them better. Positive words and actions produce positive results.

Work Ethic: There is no substitute for hard work. Worthwhile things come from hard work and believing that you deserve to win.

Goal Setting: Individually, have a road map to reach your goals and the discipline to stick to your plan. Remember that the drive and determination in your daily activities will bring about success.

Responsibility: Anyone can make excuses; you must be responsible for your actions and learn to make proper choices in your academic work, athletic endeavors and in your personal life.

Citizenship: Each team member is expected to represent themselves, their family, university, teammates, coaches and community in a first-class manner.

Commitment to Excellence: Demonstration of total effort and concentration whereby each team member gives their absolute best during practice, competition and in the classroom, regardless of result.

Amassing All-AmericansUnder Manning's tutelage, 34 wrestlers have earned All-America honors, including 15 in the last six years at Nebraska.

At Northern Iowa: Year Name Weight Place1999 Tony Davis 149 2nd Eric Keller 133 6th2000 Tony Davis 149 1st Randy Pugh 174 4th

At Nebraska:Year Name Weight Place2001 Bryan Snyder 157 2nd Todd Beckerman 133 4th Brad Vering 197 7th Ati Conner 174 8th2002 Bryan Snyder 157 2nd Jason Powell 125 3rd Justin Ruiz 197 5th2003 Jason Powell 125 3rd Justin Ruiz 197 5th2004 Jason Powell 125 1st Matt Murray 141 2nd Jacob Klein 165 7th Travis Shufelt 149 7th2005 B.J. Padden 197 5th Travis Pascoe 184 6th2006 B.J. Padden 197 3rd Jacob Klein 174 7th2007 Paul Donahoe 125 1st2008 Jordan Burroughs 149 3rd Paul Donahoe 125 3rd Craig Brester 197 4th Brandon Browne 174 4th Stephen Dwyer 165 8th2009 Jordan Burroughs 157 1st Craig Brester 197 2nd Brandon Browne 174 4th Vince Jones 184 6th2010 Craig Brester 197 2nd Stephen Dwyer 174 4th2011 Jordan Burroughs 165 1st

showing at the 1997 national tournament. He assisted in coaching 14 OU wrestlers to All-America accolades, and five Sooners to the NCAA finals. John Kading also claimed the 1996 190-pound title under him. Manning aided in the recruitment of three top-five national recruiting classes while in Norman. Manning began his coaching career as an assistant at North Carolina from 1985 to 1993. While pursuing his master’s degree in sports administration, Manning assisted Coach Bill Lam in guiding 15 Tar Heel wrestlers to All-America honors, including four NCAA finalists and a pair of national champions. UNC posted top-10 NCAA finishes in 1986, 1987 and 1993 with Manning on staff, and captured four Atlantic Coast Conference titles. He also helped attract the nation’s top recruiting class to Chapel Hill, N.C., in the spring of 1990. In addition to his extensive collegiate coaching experience, Manning has been selected numerous times to coach the United States in international competition. He has coached on two U.S. Olympic teams as an assistant in 1996 and 2000, while also being named the head coach at U.S. Olympic Festivals in 1991, 1993 and 1995. Manning was chosen to head the U.S. freestyle team at the 2001 FILA World Championships and was an assistant on the U.S. delegation to the FILA World Championships eight times. He has also been active at the FILA Junior level, serving as the head coach twice, and traveling to the 2008 FILA Junior World Championships in Turkey as an assistant coach, where he coached Burroughs to a 10th-place finish. In 2009, Manning was a coach for the U.S. Freestyle World Team at the World Wrestling Championships in Herning, Denmark.Molding Manning Manning had plenty of experience to build his coaching philosophies, as he was one of the top wrestlers in the nation during his competitive career. Manning wrestled collegiately at Nebraska for one year, before transferring to the University of Nebraska-Omaha. After redshirting a season, Manning went on to become a two-time NCAA Division II national champion and three-time All-American under Coach Mike Denney. Manning posted a 121-23 record for the Mavericks, while capturing titles at 150 pounds in 1983 and 1985. Manning helped UNO earn a third-place team finish in 1983 and runner-up honors in 1985. While competing for the Mavericks, he was the leader of UNO’s chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes for four years. Manning was inducted into the NCAA Division II Hall of Fame for his accomplishments as a wrestler and coach in 1999. Manning’s competitive career also extended beyond the collegiate ranks. He was a member of the U.S. freestyle team from 1986 to 1989. He won a silver medal at the 1989 Pan American Games. The Vermillion, S.D., native received his bachelor’s degree in physical education from Nebraska-Omaha in 1985, with a specialization in exercise science. Manning was the recipient of an NCAA postgraduate scholarship following his graduation from UNO and earned his master’s degree in sports administration from North Carolina in 1989. Manning and his wife, Carrie, were married in August of 2006. Mark has four sons, Matthew, Connor, Ryan and Will.

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Tony Ersland • Assistant Coach • Sixth Season • Iowa (1997)

One of the most experienced coaches on the Nebraska staff, Tony Ersland enters his sixth year as an assistant coach after gaining experience in the Big 12, Big Ten and Mid-American Conferences in his 12-year coaching career. The NU wrestling squad has racked up a solid 65-29-2 dual record with Ersland on the staff. Primarily working with NU’s upper weights, Ersland helped guide the Huskers to a 14-5-0 dual mark in 2010-11. He helped guide seven wrestlers to the 2011 NCAA Championships, while the team finished 12th at the NCAA Championships for the second season in a row. Over the last four seasons, he aided 197-pounder Craig Brester to claim All-America honors and has also led current Husker senior Tucker Lane in his quest to become one of the best heavyweights in the country. Lane is a three-time NCAA qualifier, while Ersland also helped junior 184-pounder Josh Ihnen qualify for two-straight NCAA tournaments. Both Lane and Ihnen are ranked in the top 15 to begin the 2011-12 season. Ersland came to Nebraska after serving as an assistant wrestling coach for the Cyclone Wrestling Club in 2005-06. From 2000 to 2005, Ersland was the head assistant coach at Northwestern University. He was also an assistant coach at Northern Illinois for one season and began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Central Michigan. Ersland turned to coaching after an illustrious competitive career at Iowa. A four-time letterwinner from 1994 to 1997, Ersland helped the Hawkeyes to four

national championships and four Big Ten Conference team titles. A 1997 NCAA qualifier, Ersland was also accomplished in the classroom as a four-time academic All-Big Ten honoree and the 1997 winner of the J. Donald McPike award, given to the Hawkeye senior wrestler who had the highest grade-point average. Ersland graduated from Iowa in 1997 with a degree in psychology, and later earned a master’s degree in athletic administration from Central Michigan. Ersland and his wife, Carolyn, have twin sons, Mason and Jaxon.

Bryan Snyder • Assistant Coach • Second Season • Nebraska (2002)

Bryan Snyder enters his second season as an assistant coach after joining the program in 2010 when he helped guide seven wrestlers to qualify for the NCAA Championships. Snyder is the only four-time All-American and four-time conference champion in school history. In his first season at NU, Snyder played a key role in helping Jordan Burroughs win his second national championship with a perfect 36-0 record. Snyder also helped Burroughs win the 2011 74 kilogram freestyle World Championship in Istanbul, Turkey, becoming the first U.S. wrestler to win a freestyle title since 2006. The Easton, Pa., native spent the 2009-10 season as the head assistant coach at Arizona State and helped guide five Sun Devils to the NCAA Championships in Omaha. Snyder began his coaching experience as an assistant at Harvard in 2002-03, while returning to the Husker wrestling program as a graduate assistant coach for two seasons (2003-04 and 2004-05), as NU went 38-5-1 in duals and finished fifth at the 2004 NCAA Championships. He helped coach eight All-Americans at NU during that time. As a wrestler, Snyder ranks No. 1 on Nebraska’s all-time winning percentage chart (.925), compiling a 136-11 record from 1999 to 2002. One of 19 members of Nebraska’s 100-win club, he claimed All-America accolades and a Big 12 championship all four years, while finishing as the NCAA runner-up at 157 pounds in 2001 and 2002. He amassed more than 30 wins in a season three times, including his 43-3 record as a sophomore that stands as the second-best single-season mark in school

history. A four-time NWCA All-Academic selection, Snyder was named the 2002 Nebraska Male Student-Athlete of the Year and graduated with a double major in sociology and communication studies. He was also a four-time first-team academic All-Big 12 selection. Prior to Nebraska, Snyder was a three-time state place-winner and a 1997 state champion at Easton (Pa.) High School. He finished with a 112-12 record and was one of the nation’s most highly regarded recruits.

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Wrestling Support StaffJason Powell

• Strength and Conditioning Coach • Third Season • Nebraska (2004)

Jason Powell is in his third season as the strength coach for the Huskers.

A native of Midwest City, Okla., Powell was one of the most decorated wrestlers in school history, claiming the 2004 national championship at 125 pounds with a 17-2 technical fall over Kyle Ott of Illinois. The win wrapped up a 26-2 season for Powell, as he helped lead NU to its first top-five finish at the NCAA Championships since 1996. As a junior, Powell finished third at the 2003 national meet following a fifth-place finish in 2002. He ranks 10th on NU's all-time win chart with 109.

A 2004 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a degree in sociology, Powell was a three-time All-American and four-year team captain before furthering his career with a fourth-place finish at the U.S. Nationals in the freestyle competition. After graduation, Powell spent time as a volunteer coach for the Huskers and as an assistant coach at Oregon and Maryland.

Brandon Browne• Volunteer Assistant• Third Season • Nebraska (2009)

A two-time All-American, Brandon Browne was hired as volunteer assistant coach in June 2010 following one season as the team’s club coach.

A native of Plattsmouth, Neb., Browne won back-to-back Big 12 championships at 174 pounds in 2008 and 2009. He placed fourth at the NCAA Championships as a junior and senior to finish his career as a two-time All-American with a 79-15 record. His .840 winning percentage ranks eighth on the school’s all-time win list after enjoying his best seasons in 2007-08 and 2008-09 with a combined 65-9 mark.

The team’s Most Improved Wrestler during the 2007-08 season, Browne earned a psychology degree from Nebraska in August 2009.

Tyler Weeda• Athletic Trainer • First Season • Coe College (2011)

Tyler Weeda is in his first season as the athletic trainer for the Husker wrestling team as a graduate assistant after training as an athletic training clinical student at Coe College from 2008 until his graduation in 2011. He worked with football, wrestling, swimming and diving, indoor track, women’s tennis and the women’s soccer team at Coe.

Before joining the Nebraska Athletic Medicine Staff as a graduate assistant, Weeda also wrestled at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he studied and earned a degree in athletic training and physical education with an emphasis in strength and condition.

Weeda is from Belle Plaine, Iowa.

Craig Brester • Administrative Assistant • Second Season • Nebraska (2010)

Craig Brester was hired as administrative assistant for the NU wrestling program in June 2010 after one of the most successful careers in school history. A three-time All-American, Brester begins a new role after solidifying his spot among the best wrestlers in school history.

A native of Howells, Neb., Brester finished his career in 2010 with his second-straight NCAA runner-up finish at 197 pounds. Through four years at Nebraska, he produced a 109-21 record that ranks as the ninth-best winning percentage (.838). He was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler of the 2009 Big 12 Championships following his individual title that lifted the Huskers to a share of the team championship.

Brester graduated with a mechanized systems management degree in May 2010 and was named Nebraska’s Male Student-Athlete of the Year for excellent achievements on the mat, in the classroom and in the community.

Ellen Shutts• Secretary• Sixth Season

Ellen Shutts began working at the University of Nebraska in 1980, and served as the administrative assistant for the men’s basketball program from 1987 to 2006. In November of 2006, Shutts became the administrative assistant for Nebraska’s wrestling, men’s and women’s golf and men’s and women’s tennis teams.

Before joining the athletic department, Shutts was a secretary for the Nebraska Student Union’s Food Department.

Shutts and her husband, Rob, have a daughter, Erin, a son, Ryan, and a grandson, Marshall.

Scott Pulverenti• Media Relations Contact• Second Season

Scott Pulverenti is in his second year as the media relations contact for the Nebraska wrestling team.

Pulverenti handles all media inquiries for the Huskers, which includes the production of the annual media guide, coodinating interview requests and managing the wrestling page on Huskers.com. In his role with the NU Athletic Department, he also serves as the media relations contact for the Nebraska women’s gymnastics team.

A native of Omaha, Neb., Pulverenti is a senior business administration major at Nebraska. He has worked in the Media Relations Office for four years.

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Coaching History

Nebraska's first wrestling coach, Dr. Raymond G. Clapp (1911-26), was more than just a mentor for the first athletes who enjoyed the sport at the university. He was a prominent figure locally and internationally in the world of wrestling. In the 1890s, Clapp distinguished himself as an all-around athlete while a student at Williston Seminary and at Yale University, starring in football, track, gymnastics and tennis. It was as a track athlete at Yale that he rose to national and world prominence. Clapp won the IC4A pole vault title twice, annexed the national A.A.U. championship, earned a Canadian title and in 1898, he topped all performances to set a then-world mark in the vault of nearly 12 feet. Dr. Clapp's interest and ability in gymnastics probably were more responsible than any other one thing in creating his great interest in collegiate wrestling. In addition to his many athletic distinctions, Clapp was crowned the all-around individual gymnastics champion of the Eastern Intercollegiate Association in 1889. As a member and eventual chairman of the NCAA Wrestling Rules Committee, Clapp was largely responsible for the efficient organization of collegiate wrestling tournaments in the 1930s and 1940s. Clapp pioneered the system that is used to run many of the meets that take place even today. While Ed Gallagher was building wrestling popularity in the Southwest, and Charlie Mayser was doing likewise in the East and Midwest, Dr. Clapp initiated college wrestling at the University of Nebraska in the earliest days of the sport, serving as head coach from 1911 to 1926. Known widely as a leader in the promotion of collegiate wrestling, Clapp served in the administrative branch of the National Collegiate Wrestling Association for numerous years. In 1932 and 1936, Clapp was secretary of the American Olympic Wrestling Committee and in 1940 was elected chairman of the committee. As chairman of the USA-Pan American Wrestling Committee and the committee representative to the 1942 Pan-American Games Committee, Clapp became increasingly prominent in the wrestling community. For over 30 years, Clapp freely and willingly gave his time and energy to popularize collegiate wrestling.

Tim Neumann coached Nebraska from 1985 to 2000, producing five top-10 finishes at the NCAA Championships, 40 Husker All-Americans and four NU national champions.

Coach Years Span W L T PctDr. R.G. Clapp 1911-26 11 17 17 1 .500John Kellogg 1927-31 4 13 15 1 .466R.G. Lehman 1931-32 1 2 3 0 .400H. Ecklund & C.E. Thomas 1932-33 1 0 2 0 .000Jerry Adam 1933-47 11 16 72 4 .196B.R. Patterson 1947-50 3 13 18 1 .422Al Partin 1950-54 4 15 24 2 .390Don Strasheim 1954-57 3 3 25 0 .107Bill Smith 1957-60 3 2 31 1 .073Mickey Sparano 1960-61 1 5 3 1 .611Robert Mancuso 1961-64 3 15 23 1 .397Orval Borgialli 1964-78 14 73 105 6 .413Bob Fehrs 1978-85 7 95 51 2 .648Tim Neumann 1985-2000 15 199 77 6 .716Mark Manning 2000-present 11 149 61 3 .707Totals 92 617 527 29 .538

Nebraska has had only 15 head coaches in 101 years of wrestling history, including current Husker coach Mark Manning. Combining for more than 615 dual wins, NU coaches have always set a standard of excellence in the wrestling community. Dr. R.G. Clapp was the Huskers' first wrestling coach and led the team for 11 years before moving on to promote wrestling with the National Wrestling Coaches Association. Jerry Adam coached Nebraska for the majority of the 1930's and 1940's, before giving way to B.R. Patterson. Orval Borgialli headed the Huskers for 14 years from 1964 to 1978, amassing 73 dual wins, and Bob Fehrs took over the team until 1985. Fehrs finished with a .648 dual-winning percentage with 95 career dual wins at Nebraska. Tim Neumann racked up 199 dual victories from 1985 to 2000 to become NU's all-time leader in dual wins. Manning took over in 2000 and has amassed a 149-61-3 mark in Lincoln, while leading the Huskers over the 600-win plateau during the 2009-10 season.

NU's First Head Coach (1911-26)Former ChairmanNCAA Wrestling Rules Committee

Bob Fehrs patrolled the mat for the Huskers from 1978 to 1985, racking up 95 dual wins and coaching 11 Nebraska wrestlers to All-America honors.

Dr. R.G. Clapp

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Tom Osborne Athletic Director • Fifth Season • Hastings College (1959)

Administrative Experience• AthleticDirector UniversityofNebraska2007-present• U.SCongress ThirdDistrict(Nebraska),2000-06• HeadFootballCoach UniversityofNebraska,1973-97• AssistantHeadFootballCoach UniversityofNebraska,1972• AssistantFootballCoach UniversityofNebraska,1967-71

More About OsborneEducation• HastingsCollege,1959; Bachelor’sDegree,History• UniversityofNebraska,1963 Master’sDegreeinEducationalPsychology• UniversityofNebraska,1965 Ph.D.inEducationalPsychology

Family• Wife:Nancy• Children:Mike,AnnandSuzanne• Birthdate:Feb.23,1937

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Nebraska baseball and softball programs will also benefit from a new indoor practice facility at Haymarket Park, which opened in September of 2011.

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

While Osborne has helped initiate landmark moves off the field, he has continued to help coaches and student-athletes focus on Nebraska’s tradition of success in competition. In fact, the Huskers have enjoyed renewed success in Osborne’s first four years as athletic director.

In 2010-11, eight Husker teams finished among the top 20 in the nation, while 15 NU squads advanced to postseason play in their respective sports, including the Husker football team’s second straight Holiday Bowl appearance.

One of Osborne’s first major decisions as athletic director was to hire Bo Pelini as the Huskers’ football coach. Pelini, who had spent the 2003 campaign as NU’s defensive coordinator, has energized Nebraska’s storied tradition with back-to-back 10-win seasons and a trio of Big 12 North Division titles in his first three years. In 2009 and 2010, Pelini’s Huskers finished among the top 20 teams in the nation in the final polls.

The tradition-rich NU volleyball program has claimed three Big 12 titles and advanced to three NCAA Sweet 16 appearances, while the women’s basketball program has earned two NCAA Tournament trips, while notching the best season in school history with a 2010 Big 12 title and a berth in the NCAA Sweet 16. The NU wrestling program shared the 2009 Big 12 title and finished in the top 16 at four straight NCAA Championships. The NU men’s and women’s track and field teams combined for three conference crowns, while producing seven top-20 finishes indoors and outdoors over the past four years.

The men’s and women’s gymnastics teams have produced top-10 NCAA finishes the past two years, including a school-record-tying fourth-place showing by the women in 2011. The Husker bowling team won the 2009 NCAA title and has finished in the top eight at the NCAA Championships each of the past four years. The NU rifle team has produced a pair of top-six NCAA finishes in the last four years, while the men’s and women’s

tennis teams both earned NCAA Tournament trips in 2010 and 2011. The 2010 NCAA first-round victory for the women was the first in school history, while the men’s appearance in 2010 was the first in school history.

The Husker softball team has made three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, while the Husker women’s golf and baseball programs both earned NCAA Regional bids in 2008.

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

While the Huskers have continued to make advancements in competition and in recruiting under Osborne’s guidance, they have continued to set the bar high academically. Nebraska led the Big 12 with 14 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans in 2010-11, increasing its nation-leading total to 291 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans all-time, across all sports. The Huskers also led the Big 12 with a league-record 192 academic all-conference selections, along with a conference-record 688 Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll selections. NU graduated 113 student-athletes from August of 2010 through May of 2011.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Bob Burton • Associate Athletic Director• 14th Year• Nebraska (1985)

Associate Athletic Director Bob Burton joined the Nebraska athletic department in 1998. He spent 10 years as associate athletic director for compliance/sports administration from 1998 to 2007.

Burton is responsible for the direct administrative supervision to the sports of wrestling, golf, tennis, men’s gymnastics, track and field, cross country, bowling, and swimming and diving. He also oversees the operation of Haymarket Park. Working with the Lincoln Saltdogs, he helps set the budget for field and stadium operation costs and create strategic plans for the facility.

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

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

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

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

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

Alvin BanksAlvin 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.

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.

• Academic Counselor• 12th Year• Nebraska (1992)

Executive Team

Marc BoehmExecutive Associate A.D./

Administration

Dennis LeblancSenior Associate A.D./

Academics

Chris AndersonAssociate A.D./

Community Relations

Paul MeyersAssociate A.D./

Athletic Development

Keith ZimmerAssociate A.D./

Life Skills

Gary BargenAssociate A.D./

Compliance

Butch HugAssociate A.D./

Facilities & Events

John IngramAssociate A.D./

Capital Projects & Construction

Jeff JamrogAssociate A.D./

Football Operations

Dr. Lonnie AlbersAssistant A.D./

Athletic Medicine

Michael StephensAssistant A.D./

Marketing, Licensing, Concessions

Shot KleenAssistant A.D./HuskerVision

Holly AdamAssistant A.D./

Ticketing

Keith MannAssistant A.D./

Media Relations

Jan BrownDirector of Business

Operations

Dan FloydDirector of

Information Technology

Kirk HartmanExecutive Director of

Video Production

Katie JewellAssociate Director of Academic Programs

Randy YorkDirector of Customer

Relations

Kim SchellpeperAssociate Director ofAcademic Programs

Doak OstergardOutreach Director

Pat LogsdonAssociate A.D./ Senior WomanAdministrator

Kelly MosierDirector of Web

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Alvin Banks Harvey Perlman, J.D.• University Chancellor• 11th Year• Nebraska (1963)

Josephine Potuto, J.D.• Institutional Representative• 14th Year• Rutgers (1971)

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

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

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

Potuto is an expert on NCAA enforcement and infractions processes as well as the general NCAA committee structure. She has testified before the House Subcommittee on the Constitution regarding due process in NCAA infractions hearings and has made presentations to the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics. Potuto is a past adviser to the Uniform Law Commissioners Committee to draft a sports agent statute, has drafted rules governing search and seizure and hearings for the Nebraska Racing Commission, and also has written on issues of gender equity in college athletics.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

He joined the NU law faculty in 1967 after spending a year as a Bigelow Teaching Fellow at the University of Chicago Law School. He served on the Nebraska law faculty until 1974 when he joined the faculty at the University of Virginia Law School. He returned to Nebraska in 1983 when he accepted the deanship of the Nebraska Law College, a post he held until 1998 when he returned to the professoriate. He has also served as a visiting professor at Florida State University College of Law, the University of Puget Sound School of Law and the University of Iowa College of Law.

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

He serves on the Council of the American Law Institute, a leading national law reform organization and 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 Quinn.

l NEBRASKA'S CHANCELLORS1871-1876 — Allen R. Benton 1876-1882 — Edmund B. Farfield 1884-1889 — Irvin J. Manatt1891-1895 — James H. Canfield 1895-1899 — George E. MacLean 1900-1908 — E. Benjamin Andrews1908-1927 — Samuel Avery1927-1938 — E.A. Burnett1938-1946 — Chauncey S. Boucher1947-1953 — R.G. Gustavson1953-1954 — John K. Selleck1954-1968 — Clifford Hardin1968-1971 — Joseph Soshnik1972-1975 — James H. Zumberge1975-1976 — Adam C. Brecken-ridge1976-1980 — Roy A. Young1980-1981 — Robert H. Rutford1981-1991 — Martin A. Massengale1991-1991 — Jack Goebel1991-1995 — Graham B. Spanier1995-1996 — Joan R. Leitzel*1996-2000 — James Moeser2000-2001 — Harvey S. Perlman*2001-present — Harvey S. Perlman* Interim Chancellor

l NEBRASKA'S FACULTY REPS1931-1946 — T.J. Thompson 1947-1958 — Earl Fullbrook1959-1964 — Charles S. Miller1965-1968 — Merk Hobson1969-1970 — John R. Davis1971-1982 — Keith L. Broman1982-1997 — James O'Hanlon1997-present — Josephine Potuto

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James B. Milliken, J.D.President, Univ. of Nebraska

Timothy ClareLincoln

Randolph Ferlic, M.D.Omaha

Chuck HassebrookLyons

Howard HawksOmaha

Kent Schroeder, J.D.Kearney

Bob Whitehouse Omaha

Jim McClurg, Ph.D.Lincoln

Bob PharesNorth Platte

The Board of Regents consists of eight voting members elected by district for six-year terms, and four non-voting student Regents, one from each campus, who serve during their tenure as student body president. The board supervises the general operations of the university, and the control and direction of all expenditures. The board also includes a corporation secretary who manages all records including agendas, minutes, notices, policies and bylaws. Those documents can be found on the web at nebraska.edu/board/.

The board meets regularly, primarily in Lincoln but also in Omaha and greater Nebraska. Persons wishing to provide information to the board or to appear before it should contact: Corporation Secretary, University of Nebraska, Varner Hall, 3835 Holdrege, Lincoln, NE 68583.

Board of Regents

Elizabeth O’ConnorNebraska-Omaha

Lane CarrNebraska-Lincoln

Jordan GonzalesNebraska-Kearney

Jeremy PetersonNebraska-Medical Center

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TUCKER LANE

2011-12 Outlook Tucker Lane has high aspirations for his final season in a Husker singlet. A three-time NCAA qualifier, Lane has amassed 78 victories over his career and looks to become the 20th member of the 100-victory club at NU this season. Lane looks to earn All-America honors afer coming up one match short the past two seasons at the NCAA Championships.

2010-11 (Junior)NCAA Championships Wrestling in his third NCAA Tournament, the No. 11 seed Lane came one match short of reaching All-America status after winning his first two bouts. The Redvale, Colo., native defeated Buffalo’s Brett Cornell in the first round before taking down Brendan Barlow, 4-2, in the second round to advance to the quarterfinals. Matched up against the No. 3 seed Kevin Flores from American, Lane couldn’t pull off the upset dropping a 5-2 decision to fall into the wrestleback bracket. Lane was knocked from the tournament by Maryland’s Spencer Myers to finish with a 2-2 record.

Big 12 Championships Lane went 2-1 at the Big 12 Championships to propel him to his third consecutive third-place finish at the conference tournament. Oklahoma’s Nathan Fernandez upset Lane in his first match, winning by pin in 3:56, but Lane won two consecutive matches to end the tournament. Lane defeated Blake Rosholt of Oklahoma State by decision, 7-2, before claiming a forfeit victory over Kyle Simonson of Iowa State.

Regular Season Lane opened his season with two tournament titles at the Daktronics/Warren Williamson Open and the Cowboy Open to propel him to an 8-0 record. His first loss came against No. 10 Ryan Tomie of Pitt in the opening dual match of the season, but Lane bounced back to win six of his next seven matches, including a 2-0 decision over No. 12 Clayton Jack of Oregon State for his first victory over a ranked opponent during the season. One of Lane’s most impressive performances came at the Lone Star Duals in Dallas, where he went 3-0 with a pin, technical fall and major decision. Those results helped Lane finish the year with four pins, one technical fall and three major decisions, while also helping him finish with 56 total team dual points, which was second on the team behind Jordan Burroughs. In Big 12 dual competition, Lane won three of four matches with victories over No. 10 Nathan Fernandez of Oklahoma, Blake Rosholt of Oklahoma State and Iowa State’s Kyle Simonson. Lane concluded the regular season with a 23-6 mark, including a 14-5 record in dual matches. The heavyweight recorded 27 takedowns in dual competition, while only surrendering four.

2009-10 (Sophomore)NCAA Championships Lane went 1-2 in his second straight NCAA Championship appearance. The sophomore began the tournament with a 2-1 win over Virginia’s John Danilkowicz before running into a pair of tough opponents. Against No. 4 Konrad Dudziak of Duke, Lane dropped a 4-3 decision, before falling in overtime, 3-1, to No. 7 Jarod Trice of Central Michigan.

Big 12 Championships Lane finished third at the conference tournament for

the second consecutive year. Facing a pair of top-15 ranked opponents, Lane defeated No. 14 Nathan Fernandez of Oklahoma in a first round overtime battle, 3-1. He then came up short against No. 1 Jared Rosholt of Oklahoma State, 5-3, before coming back to defeat Fernandez again, 3-1.

Regular Season Lane produced another 20-plus win season in his second year as Nebraska’s heavyweight starter. The sophomore was 23-12 overall, including a 12-8 mark in duals. He had identical bonus victory numbers as 2008-09 with three pins, one technical fall and one major decision. Lane began the season on fire by winning his first six matches. He finished first at the Kaufman-Brand Open in Omaha and delivered a critical season-opening win over Eric Bugenhagen of Wisconsin. Lane did not lose his first match until Nov. 28 against No. 6 Zach Rey of Lehigh. Despite the setback, Lane rattled off six straight victories until he fell in the championship match of the Las Vegas Invitational to No. 10 Nate Everhart of Indiana. The Redvale, Colo., native went 8-7 the rest of the regular season, but lost four of those matches in either overtime or by only one point. After defeating No. 13 Nathan Fernandez of Oklahoma in the semifinals of the Las Vegas Invite, Lane downed the Sooner again Feb. 4 in the dual against Oklahoma.

2008-09 (Freshman)NCAA Championships Lane posted a 2-2 mark in his first career appearance at the NCAA Championships. He took No. 19 Kyle Massey of Wisconsin into the second tiebreaker in the first round, but lost a 4-3 decision. Lane rebounded with a 6-0 win over Ricardo Alcala from UC-Davis and a 4-2 sudden victory against North Carolina’s Justin Dobies. Lane was eliminated by East Stroudsburg’s Christopher Birchler, 4-3.

Big 12 Championships The fourth seed at the Big 12 Championships, Lane posted a 2-1 record, including a 3-2 upset of third-ranked Jared Rosholt of Oklahoma State to finish third. Lane also defeated OU’s Nathan Fernandez in the pigtail round before losing to top-ranked David Zabriskie of Iowa State in overtime.

Regular Season In his first year as a starter at heavyweight, Lane posted a 28-14 record, including 13-8 in duals. He had three pins, one technical fall and one major decison to tie for the seventh-best record by an NU freshman. Lane opened with a second-place finish at the Daktronics Open on Nov. 8 behind a 3-1 record, and quickly picked up his first career dual victory on Nov. 20 against Cody Sliger of Chattanooga. Lane climbed into the rankings for the first time after a fourth-place showing at the Las Vegas Invitational on Dec. 6. Lane was 5-2 at the tournament, including two wins over ranked foes. Lane posted back-to-back dual wins on Jan. 4, before going 3-1 at National Duals. His decisions over Northwestern’s Ben Kuhar and Penn State’s Cameron Wade gave Nebraska wins over the Wildcats and Nittany Lions in the first and second rounds, respectively. He lost to No. 12 Dan Erekson of Iowa in the semifinals, but defeated third-ranked Dave Zabriskie of Iowa State in the consolation final. Lane’s efforts earned him Big 12 Wrestler-of-the-Week honors. Lane went 5-6 to finish the regular season, but battled some tough opponents. Two of those losses came to opponents ranked in the top three in the nation. Lane was able to secure a key decision against Central Michigan on Jan. 25. Wrestling in the last match of the day, his 5-4 win over Jarod Trice gave NU a 17-17 tie in Mount Pleasant, Mich.

Date Rank Opponent ResultDaktronics/Warren Williamson Open11/6 DeAnthony Cloyd (Midland) W; F, 1:3711/6 Zack Wilcox (Nebraska-Omaha) W; F, 3:2111/6 Seth McGregor (Iowa Central CC) W; D, 4-211/6 Matthew Meuleners (Northern Iowa) W; D, 3-2Cowboy Open11/13 Louis Thornton (New Mexico Highlands) W; D, 7-211/13 Matthew McLaughlin (Wyoming) W; D, 3-111/13 Eric McCallister (Utah Valley) W; D, 8-111/13 Ben Hohensee (Nebraska-Kearney) W; D, 4-011/21 10 Ryan Tomei (Pittsburgh) L; D, 1-411/21 Jonathan Hiles (Ohio State) W; D, 4-111/27 Conor Sweeney (Bucknell) W; MD, 12-311/27 Kevin Kelly (South Dakota State) W; D, 4-012/3 Konnor Kanudtsen (Nothern Colorado) W; F, 2:2312/4 Joe O’Farrell (Wyoming) W; MD, 13-312/9 11 Tony Nelson (Minnesota) L; SV, 1-312/11 12 Clayton Jack (Oregon State) W; D, 2-0Midlands Championships12/29 Atticus Disney (Cal Poly) W; D, 4-312/29 John Helgerson (Wartburg) L; D, 3-41/15 Christian Denny (Utah Valley) W; F, 2:381/15 Alan Yen (Stanford) W; TF, 17-21/15 Tyler Cowman (Brown) W; MD, 12-21/21 Eric Bugenhagen (Wisconsin) L; TB2, 1-21/23 16 Christian Brantley (Northern Iowa) W; D, 2-01/28 10 Nathan Fernandez (Oklahoma) W; D, 4-11/30 4 Dom Bradley (Missouri) L; D, 4-52/2 Levi Cooper (Arizona State) L; SV, 1-32/4 Blake Rosholt (Oklahoma State) W; D, 2-02/12 Ben Brooks (North Carolina) W; Inf. Def.2/20 Kyle Simonson (Iowa State) W; D, 3-03/5 14 Nathan Fernandez (Oklahoma) L; F, 3:563/5 Blake Rosholt (Oklahoma State) W; D, 7-23/5 Kyle Simonson (Iowa State) W; For.3/17 Brett Cornell (Buffalo) W; Inf. Def.3/17 Brendan Barlow (Kent St.) W; D, 4-23/18 3 Kevin Flores (American) L; D, 2-53/18 Spencer Myers (Maryland) L; D, 2-9

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Career HighlightsThree-Time NCAA Championship Qualifier (2009, 2010, 2011)

2011 CoSIDA Second-Team Academic All-AmericanTwo-Time NWCA All-Academic Team (2010, 2011)

Two-Time First-Team Academic All-Big 12 (2010, 2011)Eight-Time Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010;

Spring 2009, 2010, 2010, 2011)Lifter of the Year Team Award (2011)

2007-08 (Redshirt)Regular Season Lane capped a standout redshirt season at heavyweight with 2008 NU Redshirt-of-the-Year honors after his 27-3 campaign. Competing in seven open tournaments, Lane laid claim to four titles, one second place and two third-place finishes. His seven pins placed him second on the team and paced him to first at the Cowboy Open, Kaufman-Brand Open, Bob Smith Open and Dana Open. Despite finishing first at more than half of his competitions, the highlight of Lane’s season came during his third-place finish at the Brand Open on Jan. 19. Lane suffered a 4-2 overtime loss to open the tournament, but rebounded with five straight dominating victories. Lane pinned two of those opponents, notched a 13-0 major decision, won a 6-0 decision and came out on top of a 6-3 contest.

Before Nebraska Lane was a three-time state champion at Nucla High School under the direction of Coach Larry Lane. He also was a four-time Junior All-American, and was recognized by Intermat as a four-star recruit. Lane was also accomplished in the classroom. He earned a 31 on his ACT and graduated as the valedictorian of his class with a 4.25 grade-point average.

Personal Information The son of Larry and Gwen Lane, Tucker was born on June 4, 1988. He has one sister, Mollie, and one brother, Stryker. Tucker earned his degree in communications in the spring of 2011. Larry Lane wrestled collegiately at the Northern Colorado and was on the All-Army wrestling team. Larry went on to wrestle professionally from 1973 to 1983 as ‘Red Dog Lane’ and ‘Cowboy Larry Lane’.

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Year Overall Dual Pins TF MD07-08* 27-3 0-0 7 0 308-09 28-14 13-8 3 1 109-10 23-12 12-8 3 1 110-11 27-9 14-5 4 1 3Career 78-35 39-21 10 3 5*Redshirt Season does not count in career totals

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JAMES NAKASHIMA

2011-12 Outlook Senior James Nakashima returns after a redshirt season last year when he won 28 matches in open tournaments. A first-team academic All-Big 12 selection last season, Nakashima will look to replace former Husker Andy Johnson at the 197-pound weight class. A junior college transfer from Illinois, Nakashima saw action in the lineup in 2010 when he won six decisions before redshirting last season.

2010-11 (Redshirt)Regular Season After seeing action in the Huskers’ lineup as a junior, Nakashima used a redshirt season in 2010-11. Nakashima made the most of his year by collecting 28 victories and six top-three finishes at open tournaments at 184 pounds. With a title at the Cowboy Open to begin the season, Nakashima reached the finals in three of his next four tournaments. Nakashima also competed in the Midlands Championships, where he went 4-3 with victories over NCAA qualifiers Max Thomusseit of Pitt and Illinois’ Tony Dallago. Nakashima’s 28 victories tied for fourth on the team. He also claimed 11 bonus-point victories.

2009-10 (Junior)Big 12 Championships Nakashima drew a pair of tough opponents at the Big 12 Championships and was eliminated after two matches. In the first round, he dropped a 5-0 decision to No. 15 Tyler Caldwell of Oklahoma before an 11-4 loss to No. 8 Alex Meade of Oklahoma State in the consolation bracket.

Regular Season Nakashima began his Division I career with a pin in 1:25 against Drae Cox of Lindenwood. The fall was the beginning of four wins at the Harold Nichols Open as he went on to a fourth-place finish. The competition and pressure intensified from that point on, as Nakashima earned a starting role at 165 pounds and faced eight ranked opponents in his final 14 matches. He had major decision wins over Tanner Weiks of Northern Colorado and Weston Blasius of South Dakota State to finish the regular season with a 6-15 record.

Before Nebraska Nakashima spent two seasons at Lincoln (Ill.) College and was crowned the 2009 NJCAA national champion at 174 pounds before committing to Nebraska. At Dwight High School, Nakashima was a four-time letterwinner and twice qualified for the state meet. In 2007, he finished runner-up in Class 1A. Nakashima also lettered two seasons on the basketball court for the Trojans. In the classroom at Lincoln College, Nakashima was the valedictorian of his Associates Class.

Personal James is the son of John and Janet Nakashima and was born on Oct. 26, 1988, in Dwight, Ill. He is the youngest of three kids, as he has older siblings, Jennifer and Joey. James is a political science major at Nebraska.

senior l 197 l dWigHT, iill. l dWigHT/lincoln college l one leTTer Date Rank Opponent ResultCowboy Open11/13 Justin Grosse (Mesa State College) W; TF, 19-311/13 Eric Brennan (Northern Colorado) W; D, 6-211/13 Kazden Ikehara (Air Force) W; D, 4-011/13 Adam Carey (CSU-Pueblo) W; D, 6-4Bob Smith Open12/4 Evan Gros (Air Force) W; TF, 22-512/4 Steven Cooksley (Newman) W; TF, 20-512/4 Elliot Hellwege (Oklahoma State) W; D, 11-412/4 Spencer Johnson (Nebraska) L; Def.UNK Loper Open12/11 Shane Woods (Wyoming) W; MD, 13-512/11 Mark Fiala (UNO) W; MD, 14-512/11 Tommy Thoman (Wyoming) W; D, 8-4Midlands Championships12/29 13 Mike Larson (Missouri) L; D, 5-912/29 Tony Dallago (Illinois) W; D, 3-212/29 Corey Peltier (Maryland) W; D, 5-412/29 Spence Patrick (Stanford) W; D, 4-212/30 Max Thomusseit (Pittsburgh) W; D, 6-512/30 13 Mike Larson (Missouri) L; D, 1-612/30 Kadeem Samuels (Lehigh) L; D, 2-3Quality Hotel Open1/8 Joe Klinkel (Buena Vista) W; TF, 15-01/8 Bryce Manker (Baker) W; F, 1:541/8 Darnell Bortz (Oklahoma State) W; D, 10-41/8 Cody Hanel (Baker) W; MD, 18-6Brand Open1/16 CD Johnson (SMSU) W; MD, 15-61/16 Aaron Denson (UNO) L; D, 1-31/16 Mark Fiala (UNO) W; D, 4-31/16 Spencer Johnson (Nebraska) W; D, 5-3Grand View Open1/29 Tyler Christensen (Iowa State) W; D, 7-31/29 Todd Becker (Wartburg) W; D, 7-41/29 Tomas Lira (Iowa) W; MForBriar Cliff Open2/5 Chris Michael (Northwestern Iowa)) W; TF, 17-12/5 Sean Derry (Augustana) W; D, 12-52/5 Tommy Perez (Grand View) W; D, 3-22/5 Steven Urquizo (Dickinson State) W; TF, 23-7

Career Highlights2011 First-Team Academic All-Big 12

Four-Time Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2009, 2010; Spring 2010, 2011)

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Year Overall Dual Pins TF MD09-10 6-17 1-11 1 0 210-11* 28-5 0-0 1 6 4Career 6-17 1-11 1 0 2*-Redshirt Season does not count in career totals.

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ROSS GRANDE

2011-12 Outlook After starting every dual last seaosn at 149 pounds, Ross Grande moved up to 157 pounds for the 2011-12 season. A first-team academic All-Big 12 team member, Grande will compete with sophomore Cody Compton for the starting spot. NU’s Most Dedicated Wrestler award winner last season, Grande will look to build off an 18-21 overall record last season at 149.

2010-11 (Sophomore)Big 12 Championships Grande dropped two hard-fought matches to end his year at the Big 12 Championships. Grande opened the tournament with a 2-1 loss to Max Mayfield from Iowa State in the tiebreaker period, before falling to No. 15 Matt Lester of Oklahoma, 1-0.

Regular Season Grande finished the regular season with an 18-19 record, while going 0-4 in Big 12 Conference duals. He opened the season with a fourth-place finish at the Harold Nichols Open, which catapulted him to a 7-2 record before winning his first dual match of the season with a 7-6 decision over Sean Nemec of Ohio State. At the Midlands Championships, Grande won two matches over Dan Osterman from Michigan State and Wisconsin La-Crosse’s Matt Mauseth. Grande added a tournament title at the Quality Hotel Open. He finished the regular season with one pin, two technical falls and two major decisions.

2009-10 (Freshman) Grande was 0-3 in his first varsity campaign as he battled through a shoulder injury that eventually ended his season.

2008-09 (Redshirt)Regular Season Grande collected the second-most wins among the Husker redshirts with his 21-13 mark, and narrowly missed placing at several tournaments. He finished with four pins, one technical fall and seven major decisions. Grande opened the season with a 2-2 showing at the Harold Nichols Cyclone Open and went 4-2 at the Kaufman-Brand Open. Grande also posted a 4-2 mark at the Fort Hays State Open. Grande went 0-2 at the UNK Loper Open, but rebounded with a fifth-place showing at the Dana Open. He went 5-2 during the tournament, including two pins. Grande posted a 3-2 mark at the Brand Open and ended his season with a 3-1 mark to place second at the Grandview Open.

Before Nebraska Grande was a four-time all-conference wrestler under Coach Dan Collins at Class 2A Palatine High School. Grande’s 128 career victories broke the school record. He racked up a 43-5 senior season in which he was voted conference wrestler of the year and finished in the top eight in the state. In the classroom, Grande was named to the honor roll for seven semesters. Personal The son of Ralph and Maggie Grande, Ross was born on July 3, 1990, in Evanston, Ill. He has two sisters, Angie and Theresa. Ross is a nutritional science and dietetics major.

Date Rank Opponent ResultHarold Nichols Classic11/13 Joseph Cozart (Iowa State) L; D, 3-711/13 Skylar Galloway (Nebraska) W; MD, 12-111/13 Kenneth Chacon (Iowa Central CC) W; TF,15-011/13 Cameron Wagner (Wartburg) W; D, 4-311/13 Jake Tabbert (St. Cloud State) W; D, 4-111/13 Adam Kurimski (Grand View) W; MD, 10-211/13 Vince Hannon (Lindenwood) W; SV, 3-111/13 Joseph Cozart (Iowa State) W; D, 6-211/13 Max Mayfield (Iowa State) L; SV, 1-311/21 Dane Johnson (Pittsburgh) L; D, 2-411/21 Sean Nemec (Ohio State) W; D, 7-611/27 5 Kevin LeValley (Bucknell) L; MD, 2-1011/27 Andrew Youngblom (SDSU) W; D, 4-112/3 Jacob Milewski (Northern Colorado) W; D, 7-312/4 20 Cole Dallaserra (Wyoming) L; D, 1-512/9 Danny Zilverberg (Minnesota) L; D; 2-612/11 Scott Sakaguchi (Oregon State) L; D, 2-6Midlands Championships12/29 Dan Osterman (Michigan State) W; D, 6-312/29 18 Coulthurst Schmitt (Wisconsin) L; D, 2-812/29 Matt Mauseth (Wisconsin-La Crosse) W; D, 3-212/29 Donnie Corby (Central Michigan) L; D, 0-6Quality Hotel Open1/8 Tom Thompson (Sioux Falls) W; F, 2:021/8 Zachary Ryan (Buena Vista) W; TF, 20-41/8 Justin Hudson (Fort Hays State) W; D, 8-51/8 Jarell Price (Baker) W; D, 3-11/8 Julian Feikert (Oklahoma State) W; SV, 4-21/15 Josh Wilson (Utah Valley) L; D, 0-41/15 Timmy Boone (Stanford) L D, 3-81/15 Giuseppi Lanzi (Brown) L; D, 2-31/21 Shawn Perry (Wisconsin) L; D, 2-61/23 Brett Robbins (Northern Iowa) L; D, 2-61/28 Matt Lester (Oklahoma) L; MD, 0-91/30 Kyle Bradley (Missouri) L; D, 6-82/2 Tai Fukumoto (Arizona State) W; D, 7-22/4 10 Jamal Parks (Oklahoma State) L; D, 0-22/12 Nick Stabile (North Carolina) L; D, 2-32/20 Max Mayfield (Iowa State) L; D, 4-83/5 Max Mayfield (Iowa State) L; TB, 1-23/5 15 Matt Lester (Oklahoma) L; D, 0-1

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Career Highlights2011 First-Team Academic All-Big 12

Six-Time Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2008, 2009, 2010; Spring 2009, 2010, 2011)

Most Dedicated Wrestler Team Award (2011)Nebraska Co-Redshirt of the Year Award (2009)

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Year Overall Dual Pins TF MD08-09* 21-13 0-0 4 1 709-10 0-3 0-1 0 0 010-11 18-21 4-15 1 2 2Career 18-24 4-16 1 2 2*-Redshirt Season does not count in career totals.

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JOSH IHNEN

2011-12 Outlook Josh Ihnen will be one of the top 184-pounders in the entire country after coming one match short of All-America status at last year’s NCAA Championships. Ihnen won 28 matches last season and qualified for the NCAA Championships for the second consecutive season, and looks to build off that momentum in 2011-12.

2010-11 (Sophomore)NCAA Championships For the second straight year, Ihnen fell one match short of earning All-America honors at the NCAA Championships, but had a solid showing with three victories. Ihnen opened the tournament with a dominant major decision victory over West Virginia’s Matt Ryan, but fell to Big 12 foe Chris Perry from Oklahoma State by a 5-2 decision to drop into the wrestleback bracket. The Sheldon, Iowa native won his second match by major decision after taking down OU’s Erich Schmidtke, 10-1, and defeated Austin Trotman of Appalachian State, 8-1. Ihnen’s tournament run came to an end against the No. 1 overall seed Christopher Honeycutt from Edinboro, who defeated Ihnen, 4-3.

Big 12 Championships Ihnen began the tournament with his third victory of the season over Oklahoma’s Erich Schmidtke to advance to the finals against Chris Perry from Oklahoma State. In the finals, Ihnen couldn’t hold off Perry in the sudden-victory period and gave up a takedown in a 3-1 loss. The second-place finish was the highest finish for Ihnen at the Big 12 Championships after finishing third in 2010.

Regular Season Ihnen produced a strong regular season that included 24 victories and three wins over top-20 opponents. Ihnen kicked off the year with a third-place finish at the Harold Nichols Open, before winning his first five dual matches to improve to 11-1. Ihnen’s first dual loss came on Dec. 4 against No. 2 Joe LeBlanc from Wyoming, dropping a 5-3 sudden-victory decision. Ihnen had one of his best performances at the Midlands Championships where he won his first four matches, including an upset of No. 4 Grant Gambrall of Iowa in the semifinals. Ihnen wasn’t able to take the Midlands title home after falling to No. 6 Travis Rutt from Wisconsin in the finals, 4-3, but responded with three victories at the Lone Star Duals in Dallas. The sophomore was nearly perfect in Big 12 matches going 3-1 in conference duals helping him to a 14-5 dual record. Those victories included a major-decision victory over No. 17 Erich Schmidtke from Oklahoma and a technical fall victory over Iowa State’s Cole Shafer to close the regular season.

2009-10 (Freshman) NCAA Championships Ihnen had a strong showing in his first NCAA Championship appearance, going 3-2 and falling just short of a top-eight finish. Ihnen opened the tournament with a 7-5 loss to No. 7Joe LeBlanc of Wyoming but came back to win his next three in a row. He first defeated No. 17 Mike Miller of Central Michigan, 3-1, and then shut out No. 20 Thomas Spellman of Virginia Tech, 4-0. Ihnen’s rise continued with a 5-3 victory over Zac Thomusseit of Pittsburgh before his run came to an end with a 9-6 loss to No. 3 Dustin Kilgore of Kent State.

A win would have put Ihnen on the All-America podium as a freshman.

Big 12 Championships Ihnen produced a third-place finish at the Big 12 Championships with a 2-1 record. Both of Ihnen’s wins came over Erich Schmidtke of Oklahoma. In the first round, Ihnen downed the Sooner, 8-3, while coming back with a strong performance in the consolation final by shutting out Schmidtke, 4-0. Ihnen’s only setback in the Big 12 Championships was a 2-1 loss to No. 3 Max Askren of Missouri.

Regular Season Ihnen was 14-12 during the regular season with a 10-10 dual record. A starter at 184 pounds in his redshirt freshman season, Ihnen began the season 1-3 but made notable improvements to achieve a successful year. The Iowa native defeated one ranked opponent during the regular season when he downed No. 17 Joe Budi of Old Dominion at the Las Vegas Invitational. Nine of Ihnen’s 10 dual losses came to opponents ranked in the top 15, with eight of those by decision. After an 8-4 loss to No. 18 Sonny Yohn of Minnesota on Dec. 10, Ihnen went 8-6 the rest of the regular season. He picked up his first Big 12 win with a 5-1 decision over Erich Schmidtke of Oklahoma on Feb. 4. Ihnen finished the regular season with one technical fall and two major decision wins.

2008-09 (Redshirt) Regular Season Ihnen claimed a 24-5 record during 2008-09 to post the best record among NU’s non-varsity wrestlers. Ihnen had six pins, two technical falls and five major decisions. Ihnen opened the season with a 1-2 performance at the Harold Nichols Cyclone Open on Nov. 15, but the Sheldon, Iowa, native went 23-3 the rest of the season to place at six open tournaments, including three titles. Wrestling in the amateur division, Ihnen posted four wins to advance to the final of the Kaufman-Brand Open on Nov. 22, before losing to place second. Ihnen continued his roll with a 5-0 perfomance to win the Fort Hays State Open on Dec. 6. Ihnen went 4-1 to place third at the UNK Loper Open on Dec. 13, but racked up six straight victories to win the Dana and Brand opens on Jan. 3 and 17. Ihnen ended his season with a 4-1 showing and second-place finish at the Grand View Open on Jan. 31.

Before Nebraska Ihnen was a standout performer for Coach Steve Fischer on and off the mat at Sheldon High School. Ihnen was a four-time state qualifier and set Sheldon’s career wins mark with a 156-11 record. He was 93-1 his final two years, finishing first and second at the state championships in his junior and senior seasons. In the classroom, Ihnen earned a 3.99 grade-point average and was named to the honor roll all four years. He was a member of National Honor Society and a two-time first-team selection to the academic all-state wrestling squad. A three-sport athlete, Ihnen also earned six letters in football and track and field in high school. He was a three-year starter at linebacker, helping Sheldon to a 12-1 record his sophomore year and an appearance in the state finals. He was named to the all-district first team twice for football and was also named the Siouxland Male Athlete of the Year by the Sioux City Journal. Ihnen was ranked No. 10 nationally at 189 pounds by InterMatPersonal The son of Gary and Donna Ihnen, Josh was born on Sept. 7, 1989. He has two sisters, Rachel and Elizabeth, and one brother, Jacob. Josh is a finance major at Nebraska.

junior l 184 l sHeldon, ioWa l sHeldon l TWo leTTers Date Rank Opponent ResultHarold Nichols Classic11/13 Martin Ercoline (Lindenwood) W; TF, 16-011/13 Harold Pritchard (Ellsworth CC) W; F, 3:1711/13 Kyven Gadson (Iowa State) L; F, 5:4511/13 Bran Curdden (Boston U.) W; MFor11/13 Ben Becker (Minnesota St. Mankato) W; MD, 10-211/13 Aaron Denson (Nebraska-Omaha) W; D, 5-211/13 Richard Shafer (Iowa State) W; D, 7-211/21 Max Thomusseit (Pittsburgh) W; D, 7-511/21 Peter Capone (Ohio State) W; D, 11-411/27 Joseph McMullan (Bucknell) W; D, 8-311/27 Forfeit W; FOR12/3 Eric Brennan (Northern Colorado) W; MD, 13-412/4 2 Joe LeBlanc (Wyoming) L; SV, 3-512/9 15 Kevin Steinhaus (Minnesota) L; D, 2-312/11 Brice Arand (Oregon State) W; D, 6-2Midlands Championships12/29 Kadeem Samuels (Lehigh) W; D, 12-612/29 Joseph Barczak (Illinois) W; D, 8-112/29 Daniel Rinaldi (Rutgers) W; D, 3-212/30 4 Grant Gambrall (Iowa) W; TB, 4-212/30 6 Travis Rutt (Wisconsin) L; D, 3-41/15 Casen Eldredge (Utah Valley) W; D, 6-11/15 Spence Patrick (Stanford) W; D, 2-11/15 Brandon Vorrius (Brown) W; MD,16-31/21 4 Travis Rutt (Wisconsin) L; D, 2-31/23 14 Ryan Loder (Northern Iowa) L; D, 0-51/28 17 Erich Schmidtke (Oklahoma) W; MD, 8-01/30 15 Mike Larson (Missouri) W; D, 2-12/2 Jake Meredith (Arizona State) W; D, 5-02/4 11 Chris Perry (Oklahoma State) L; D, 2-32/12 Antonio Giorgio (North Carolina) W; D, 6-02/20 Cole Shafer (Iowa State) W; TF, 17-13/5 14 Erich Schmidtke (Oklahoma) W; D, 5-13/5 9 Chris Perry (Oklahoma State) L; SV, 1-33/17 Matt Ryan (West Virginia) W; MD, 10-03/17 7 Chris Perry (Oklahoma State) L; D, 2-53/18 Erich Schmidtke (Oklahoma) W; MD, 10-13/18 Austin Trotman (App. St.) W; D, 8-13/18 1 Christopher Honeycutt (Edinboro) L; D, 3-4

Year Overall Dual Pins TF MD08-09* 24-5 0-0 6 2 509-10 19-15 10-10 0 1 210-11 28-10 14-5 1 2 6Career 47-25 24-15 1 3 8*Redshirt Season does not count in career totals

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Career HighlightsTwo-Time NCAA Championship Qualifier (2010, 2011)

Two-Time NWCA All-Academic Team (2010, 2011)Two-Time First-Team Academic All-Big 12 (2010, 2011)

Six-Time Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2008, 2009, 2010; Spring 2009, 2010, 2010)

Most Improved Wrestler Team Award (2010)

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RIDGE KILEY

2011-12 Outlook Junior Ridge Kiley returns to the lineup after starting every dual last season at 133 pounds for NU. Kiley qualified for his first NCAA Tournament last season where he defeated Stanford’s Justin Paulsen for his only victory. Regarded as one of the team’s most improved wrestlers for the last two seasons, Kiley won 22 matches last season, including three victories over nationally-ranked wrestlers.

2010-11 (Sophomore)NCAA Tournament Participating in his first NCAA Tournament, Kiley went 1-2 in the 133-pound bracket. In his opening round match, Kiley fell to the No. 4 seed Tyler Graff of Wisconsin by major decision, 19-6, to drop to the wrestleback bracket. Kiley recorded his first victory at the NCAA Championships in his second match against Stanford’s Justin Paulsen in dominating fashion, 4-0, but was bounced from the tournament after falling to Flint Ray from Utah Valley.

Big 12 Tournament Needing one victory at the Big 12 Tournament to automatically qualify for the NCAA Championships, Kiley defeated Iowa State’s Ben Cash in the fourth-place challenge match by major decision, 9-0. Kiley battled the No. 2 seed Jordan Keller of Oklahoma in the opening round, but fell to the Sooner in a one-point decision. Kiley then fell to Missouri’s Nathan McCormick in another one-point decision to fall into the fourth-place challenge match.

Regular Season Kiley wrestled one of the most challenging schedules on the Husker squad with 11 nationally ranked opponents on his slate. Opening his season with a title at the Harold Nichols Open, Kiley went on to start every dual at the 133-pound spot where he garnered an 11-8 dual record with two pins and two major decisions. He finished the regular season with a 20-11 record. After an 0-2 start in dual competition, Kiley responded by winning eight of his next 11 matches, including an eighth-place finish at the Midlands Championships. At the tournament, Kiley recorded two pins over North Central College’s (Ill.) Nathan Fitzenreider and No. 16 Levi Mele of Northwestern, which was Kiley’s second victory over a ranked opponent on the year. Kiley was 2-2 in conference dual matches with victories over Missouri’s Nathan McCormick and Iowa State’s Ben Cash. Kiley was competitive in almost every match, with seven of his 11 losses coming by two points or less. He was a valuable part of the Huskers’ success during the dual season accounting for 34 dual points to tie for No. 5 on the squad.

2009-10 (Freshman) Kiley was 18-10 overall in his redshirt freshman season with six pins and one technical fall. His six falls tied for third among all Huskers. Kiley had a pair of third-place finishes at the Harold Nichols Open and Glen Brand Open to highlight the tournament season. He began the year with a 10-4 record. Kiley’s two varsity starts came against top-four ranked opponents, as he fell to eventual national champion Jayson Ness of Minnesota by pin and No. 4 Jordan Oliver of Oklahoma State by technical fall.

2008-09 (Redshirt)Regular Season Kiley posted a 10-2 record in his redshirt season for the Huskers, including three pins and two major decisions. Kiley started the year with nine straight wins, including a 5-0 showing to place first in the amateur division of the Kaufman-Brand Open. Kiley went 3-0 at the UNK Loper Open, before a minor injury forced him to default out. He ended the season with a 2-2 showing at the Brand Open.

Before Nebraska Kiley racked up a 153-25 career record for Dave Morgan and Darin Schreck at Eagle Grove High School. Kiley claimed second and third his freshman and sophomore years and capped his career with a 37-1 record and state title his senior year. A two-time all-state honoree, Kiley earned two All-America selections at the Junior National Championships. In the classroom, he was on the honor roll all four years. Personal The son of Ernie and Ladawn Kiley, Ridge was born Dec. 14, 1989, in Ames, Iowa. He has one brother, Garett. Ridge is majoring in marketing at Nebraska.

junior l 133 l eagle grove, ioWa l eagle grove l TWo leTTers Date Rank Opponent ResultHarold Nichols Open11/13 Jake Damon (Northern Iowa) W; MD, 11-011/13 Derek Geiges (Oklahoma) W; D, 2-111/13 Skyler Mooer (Minn. State Mankato) W; D, 4-011/13 Eric Ellington (St. Cloud State) W; D, 4-311/13 Ryan Jauch (Northern Iowa) W; D, 3-211/21 Shelton Mack (Pittsburgh) L; D, 4-611/21 14 Ian Paddock (Ohio State) L; D, 4-1011/27 Alex Pelliccotti (Bucknell) W; D, 5-311/27 Forfeit W; FOR12/3 Michael Balagna (Northern Colorado) W; MD, 14-312/4 16 Michael Martinez (Wyoming) W; D, 3-112/9 Bart Reiter (Minnesota) L; SV, 3-412/11 16 Kelly Kubec (Oregon State) L; D, 3-5Midlands Championships12/29 Kevin Fanta (Northern Illinois) W; D, 6-112/29 8 Tony Ramos (Iowa) L; D, 4-712/29 Nathan Fitzenreider (North Central (Ill.)) W; F, 6:2912/29 16 Levi Mele (Northwestern) W; F, 6:3512/30 Jimmy Kirchner (Rider) W; DQ12/30 7 Filip Novachkov (Cal Poly) L; D, 0-712/30 Jordan Keller (Oklahoma) L; D, 2-51/15 14 Flint Ray (Utah Valley) L; D, 0-21/15 18 Justin Paulsen (Stanford) W; D, 6-41/15 Cortlandt Choate (Brown) W; D, 4-11/21 3 Tyler Graff (Wisconsin) L; MD, 5-131/23 Ryan Jauch (Northern Iowa) W; D, 3-21/28 19 Jordan Keller (Oklahoma) L; D, 2-41/30 Nathan McCormick (Missouri) W; D, 4-02/2 Kalin Goodsite (Arizona State) W; D, 4-02/4 1 Jordan Oliver (Oklahoma State) L; MD, 3-142/12 Pat Owens (North Carolina) W; D, 7-12/20 Ben Cash (Iowa State) W; D, 3-03/5 Jordan Keller (Oklahoma) L; D, 1-23/5 Nathan McCormick (Missouri) L; D, 2-33/5 Ben Cash (Iowa State) W; MD, 9-03/17 4 Tyler Graff (Wisconsin) L; MD, 6-193/17 Justin Paulsen (Stanford) W; D, 4-03/18 Flint Ray (Utah Valley) L; D, 0-7

Match-by-Match

Career HighlightsNCAA Championship Qualifier (2011)

Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2008) Most Improved Wrestler Team Award (2011)

Year Overall Dual Pins TF MD08-09* 10-2 0-0 3 0 209-10 18-10 0-2 6 1 010-11 22-15 11-8 2 0 2Career 40-25 11-10 8 1 2*-Redshirt Season does not count in career totals.

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CALEB KOLB

2011-12 Outlook Caleb Kolb will return as the Huskers’ starter at 174 pounds after starting all but one dual last season. Kolb will look to impove on his 15-15 overall record last season and 8-10 mark in dual competition.

2010-11 (Redshirt Freshman)Big 12 Championships Kolb entered the tournament as the No. 4 seed, but couldn’t pick up a victory after dropping two tightly contested battles. Kolb opened the tournament with a 2-1 loss to Oklahoma’s Jeff James, before falling to Dorian Henderson of Missouri by a 6-2 count.

Regular Season Kolb went 15-13 in the regular season as the 174-pound starter, while finishing with two pins and four major decisions. His 29 dual points ranked seventh on the team and his four major decisions tied for fifth on the squad. After opening the season with a loss to No. 17 Ethan Headlee from Pitt, Kolb came back and helped the Huskers in their upset over Ohio State by defeating the Buckeyes’ Robel Campbell in major-decision fashion, 13-5. Kolb participated in two open tournaments during the season, finishing third at the Viking-Warrior Open and taking the title at the Quality Hotel Open. Following his title at the Quality Hotel Open, Kolb finished the season with a 5-6 record in his next 11 matches, including dual victories over Oklahoma’s Jeff James and Northern Iowa’s Brice Wolf. Kolb finished the year with 24 dual takedowns.

2009-10 (Redshirt)Regular Season Kolb dominated his competition with a 27-5 overall record to earn the team’s Redshirt-of-the-Year award. He finished in the top five at each of the six tournaments, including first-place finishes at the UNK Loper Open and Quality Hotel Open with a combined 9-0 mark in those competitions. Kolb led the NU redshirts with eight major decision wins, including four at the Kaufman Brand Open and Fort Hays State Open when he took second- and third-place finishes. He also took runner-up honors at the Dana Open, dropping only the championship match to Marty Usman of Nebraska-Kearney.

Before Nebraska Kolb was an InterMat top 100 recruit and a three-time state qualifier for Grove City High School, where he captured the title his senior year. He posted a 128-22 career record, including a 39-0 mark in 2008-09. Kolb also participated in football as a halfback and outside linebacker, and in track and field as a pole vaulter his first three years of high school. Kolb earned All-America honors in 2009 after finishing third at 160 pounds in the National High School Coaches Association Wrestling Championships.

Personal Caleb is the son of Jon and Deborah Kolb, and was born on July 17, 1990 in Pittsburgh, Pa. Jon played 13 seasons in the National Football League for the Pittsburgh Steelers and earned four Super Bowl rings. Caleb has one brother, Tanner. Caleb is majoring in psychology at Nebraska.

sopHomore l 174 l grove ciTy, pa. l grove ciTy l one leTTer Date Rank Opponent Result11/21 17 Ethan Headlee (Pittsburgh) L; D, 0-411/21 Robel Campbell (Ohio State) W; MD, 13-511/27 David Thompson (Bucknell) L; D, 4-611/27 David Michaud (SDSU) W; D, 10-312/4 Dallas Hintz (Wyoming) W; D, 7-112/9 10 Scott Glasser (Minnesota) L; D, 1-312/11 6 Colby Covington (Oregon State) L; MD, 3-12Midlands Championships12/29 Brice Wolf (Northern Iowa) L; D, 4-812/29 Friedl Benjamin (Illinois) L; SV, 1-3Viking-Warrior Open1/2 Travis Shadrach (Baker) W; F, 2:381/2 Jeff James (Oklahoma) L; D, 3-51/2 Ronnie Balfour (Oklahoma) W; MD, 16-61/2 Jerad Gubbels (Nebraska) W; D, 4-0Quality Hotel Open1/8 Casey Paprocki (Buena Vista) W; MD, 12-41/8 Jairin Potter (Hastings) W; MFor1/8 Parker Owen (Baker) W; F, 4:401/8 Jerad Gubbels (Nebraska) W; For1/15 Brad Darrington (Utah Valley) W; D, 4-21/15 6 Nick Amuchastegui (Stanford) L; D, 2-51/15 Jeffrey Lemmer (Brown) W; MD, 13-41/21 19 Ben Jordan (Wisconsin) L; D, 1-21/23 Brice Wolf (Northern Iowa) W; D, 5-31/28 Jeff James (Oklahoma) W; D, 5-31/30 20 Dorian Henderson (Missouri) L; D, 2-42/2 Forfeit (Arizona State) W; For2/4 17 Mike Benefiel (Oklahoma State) L; D, 5-112/12 Thomas Ferguson (North Carolina) L; D, 1-32/20 1 Jon Reader (Iowa State) L; MD, 4-163/5 Jeff James (Oklahoma) L; D, 1-23/5 Dorian Henderson (Missouri) L; D, 2-6

Career HighlightsTwo-Time Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2009, 2010)

Nebraska Redshirt-of-the-Year Award (2010)

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Year Overall Dual Pins TF MD09-10* 27-5 0-0 3 2 810-11 15-15 8-10 2 0 4Career 15-15 8-10 2 0 4*-Redshirt Season does not count in career totals.

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CODY COMPTONCareer Highlights

Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2011)

sopHomore l 157 l bonne Terre, mo. l norTH counTy l one leTTer

2011-12 Outlook Cody Compton is a contender for the top spot at 157 pounds with junior Ross Grande, who moved up from 149 pounds. Compton saw limited action in the lineup during his redshirt freshman season winning four dual matches, including a three-dual win streak to begin the season.

2010-11 (Redshirt Freshman)Regular Season Compton saw his first action of the season when he was inserted into the lineup for the Huskers’ third road dual of the season against the Northern Colorado Bears. After collecting his first career dual victory over the Bears’ Rodney Dollar, Compton went on to beat Minnesota’s Alec Ortiz and Alex Elder from Oregon State to leap to a 3-0 start. Compton wrestled in three other duals for NU, earning his other dual victory over Patrick Labuz from Brown. Compton finished the season with an 8-4 record and a 4-2 mark in dual competition. In dual matches, Compton racked up 11 takedowns, while only giving up one. Compton won the 157-pound title at the Briar Cliff Open to finish his season.

2009-10 (Redshirt)Regular Season Compton had an impressive redshirt season, as he compiled a 13-4 record with five major decisions and one technical fall. In four tournaments, Compton finished in the top three, including a title at the Quality Hotel Open when he

went a perfect 5-0. After beginning the season just 4-3, Compton won nine of his final 10 matches. He finished second at the Glen Brand Open and third at the Fort Hays State Open.

Before Nebraska A two-time All-American, Compton found success at the state level for North County High School in Bonne Terre, Mo. Compton racked up a 162-7 career record with four straight top-five finishes at the state championships. He claimed third as a freshman and sophomore with a 37-2 record at 130 pounds and a 40-1 mark at 140, respectively. He won the title in 2009 and went on to claim the senior national championship. He claimed third at 145 pounds in the freestyle division of the 2007 Cadet National Championships, before notching an eighth-place showing at 152 pounds in the freestyle division of the 2008 Junior National Championships.

Personal The son of Bill and Kathy Compton, Cody was born on April 16, 1991 in Cleveland, Ohio. He has an older brother, Will, and a younger brother, Wyatt. Will is a junior linebacker for the Nebraska football team. Cody is majoring in sociology at Nebraska.

SPENCER JOHNSONCareer Highlights

Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2010; Spring 2011)

redsHirT fresHman l 197 l mounTain lake, minn. l Windom/mounTain lake/buTTerfield-odin

2011-12 Outlook Spencer Johnson had a very successful season during his redshirt year by winning 31 matches to finish third on the team in total victories. Johnson will look to translate that success on the mat as he will be in contention for the 197-pound starting spot.

2010-11 (Redshirt)Regular Season Johnson produced a stellar freshman campaign with 31 victories and three open tournament titles. His 31 wins ranked third on the team behind Jordan Burroughs and Robert Kokesh. Johnson also posted eight bonus-point victories. Johnson began the year by winning his first three matches at the Harold Nichols Open, before falling to Iowa State’s Kyven Gadson, 3-2, in the finals. After winning five matches at the Kaufman/Brand Open, Johnson took home his first tournament title at the Bob Smith Open by dominating the 184-pound weight class, with two major decisions among his five victories. Johnson added crowns at the Quality Hotel Open and the Grand View Open, while finishing runner-up in the Viking-Warrior Open. Johnson concluded his season with a third-place finish at the Briar Cliff Open, while wrestling up a weight class at 197 pounds.

Before Nebraska Johnson was a 2010 Minnesota Class 2A state champion following a 42-3 senior season. In 2009, he finished runner-

up at the state tournament with a 42-6 record. An all-state and all-conference selection, Johnson finished sixth at Senior Nationals to claim All-America honors. Johnson earned six letters in wrestling and three in football. Johnson was a member of the National Honor Society and was on the B-Honor Roll.

Personal Spencer is the son of James and Deb Johnson and was born in Windom, Minn., on Jan. 15, 1992. Spencer has three older sisters, Jessica, Naomi and Jackie, and one younger brother, Vincent. Spencer is majoring in civil engineering.

Year Overall Dual Pins TF MD09-10* 13-4 0-0 0 1 510-11 8-4 4-2 0 0 1Career 8-4 4-2 0 0 1*-Redshirt Season does not count in career totals.

Year Overall Dual Pins TF MD10-11* 31-7 0-0 4 0 4Career 0-0 0-0 0 0 0*-Redshirt Season does not count in career totals.

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MICHAEL KLINGINSMITHCareer Highlights

Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2009, 2010; Spring 2010, 2011)4.0 Grade-Point Average (2010, 2011)

sopHomore l 157 l kearney, neb. l caTHolic

2011-12 Outlook Michael Klinginsmith will provide depth and could potentially see time in the lineup at 157 pounds for NU. The 4.0 student won 16 matches last season in open tournaments.

2010-11 (Redshirt Freshman)Regular Season Klinginsmith finished the season with a 16-13 overall record and was tied for fifth on the team in pins with five. Klinginsmith kicked off the season by losing three straight matches, but responded with three victories at the Bob Smith Open to pull his record to 3-4. Klinginsmith placed in his first open tournament a week later at the UNK Loper Open by taking fifth. He added a third-place finish at the Viking-Warrior Open in his next tournament.

2009-10 (Redshirt)Regular Season Klinginsmith was 13-14 as a redshirt with six pins and three major decisions. His pin total ranked first among Nebraska’s redshirts in 2009-10. Klinginsmith made steady improvement throughout the year as he placed sixth at the Dana Open in

early January with a 2-3 mark. The following week, he had the best showing of his season by taking second at the Quality Hotel Open in Hastings with a 4-1 record, as he won three matches in bonus-point fashion.

Before Nebraska Klinginsmith had a standout career at Kearney Catholic High School. He won the state championship each of his final three years after placing third as a freshman, and finished with a 168-7 overall record. Klinginsmith also excelled on the football field as the Stars’ starting quarterback. He led the team to three straight playoff appearances with a 21-8 record. In the classroom, Klinginsmith had a 4.0 grade-point average and earned a 35 on his ACT.

Personal The son of John and Julie Klinginsmith, Michael was born on May 29, 1990 in Davenport, Iowa. He has one sister, Molly, and one brother, Matt. Michael is a biology major at Nebraska. He had a 4.0 grade-point average in 2010 and 2011.

TYLER KOEHNCareer Highlights

First-Team Academic All-Big 12 (2011)Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2009; Fall 2010)

Nebraska Granite Award (2010)

junior l 165 l piTTsburg, kan. l piTTsburg l TWo leTTers

2011-12 Outlook Tyler Koehn moved up a weight class from 157, where he spent the past three seasons to 165 pounds. He will be one of the wrestlers in competition to replace former national champion Jordan Burroughs. Koehn spent the majority of the time as the starter at 157 last season and accumulated a 7-11 overall record.

2010-11 (Sophomore)Big 12 Championships Koehn went 0-2 at the Big 12 Championships after dropping two competitive decisions to Iowa State’s Trent Weatherman and Oklahoma’s Chase Nelson. Koehn opened the tournament with a 3-2 loss to Weatherman, before falling out of the tournament with a 4-1 setback to Nelson.

Regular Season Koehn finished the regular season with a 7-9 overall record, while going 5-8 in dual matches for the Huskers. The Kansas native accumulated 21 dual points for NU at the 157-pound spot in the lineup and recorded two pins. After three straight losses to open the season, Koehn picked up his first victory against Nick Flynn of South Dakota State by an 8-3 decision. Koehn’s most impressive victory of the season came with a pin against No. 20 Corey Mock of North Carolina.

2009-10 (Redshirt Freshman)Big 12 Championships Despite entering the tournament as the fifth seed, Koehn won his first-round match over Patrick Wright of Missouri by an 11-2 major decision. Looking for a spot in the finals, the redshirt freshman fell short of an upset in a 4-1 loss to No. 12 Shane Vernon of Oklahoma. In the third-place match, Koehn nearly posted a victory over No. 19 Andrew Sorenson of Iowa State, but dropped a narrow 2-1 decision.

Regular Season Koehn began the season in open tournament action at 165 pounds and claimed top-five finishes at the Harold Nichols Open, Kaufman-Brand Open and Fort Hays State Open. During that stretch, he compiled a 13-6 record. After 157-pound starter Jordan Burroughs went down with a season-ending injury in mid-December, Koehn cut weight over winter break and returned as the 157-pound starter in the Jan. 3 double dual against North Dakota State and North Carolina State. He earned a win over the Wolfpack’s Colton Palmer, 2-0 and remained the starter the rest of the season. Although the transition was tough, Koehn won his second and final dual match of the season with a 10-3 decision over Rocco DePaolo of Northern Colorado. Koehn finished the regular season with a 15-15 overall record. He had one pin and one major decision victory.

2008-09 (Redshirt)Regular Season Koehn racked up four pins and five major decisions en route to a 20-8 record during his redshirt season. He placed at three open tournaments, including winning two titles. Koehn went 4-2 at the Harold Nichols Open on Nov. 15, before going 5-0 to win the amateur division at the Kaufman-Brand Open on Nov. 22. Koehn combined for a 5-5 mark at the Fort Hays State and UNK Loper opens in early December, before winning his second tournament with a 4-0 record at the Dana Open on Jan. 3. Koehn finished with a 2-2 showing at the Brand Open on Jan. 17.

Before Nebraska Koehn finished in the top three at the Kansas state tournament his final three seasons for Coach Scott Rieck and Pittsburg High School. A four-time state qualifier, Koehn did not place his freshman year at 119 pounds, but earned third as a sophomore with a 41-2 record at 135. He collected 26 pins his junior year while rolling to a perfect 38-0 record and a state championship at 152 pounds. He capped his high school

career with a second-place finish at 171 pounds after a 34-3 season. Koehn finished with a 147-15 career record and was a three-time all-area pick and a four-time all-conference selection. Koehn was a five-time All-American at the Junior National Championships in Fargo, N.D. He claimed fifth in Greco-Roman and seventh in freestyle at 140 pounds in 2006. He moved up to 160 in 2007 to claim eighth in freestyle, before earning fourth in Greco-Roman and seventh in freestyle in 2008. Koehn also spent all four years on the honor roll at Pittsburg High School.

Personal The son of Dan and Cheryl Koehn, Tyler was born on June 13, 1990. He has two brothers, Derek and Brent, and one sister, Cori. Tyler is a business administration major at Nebraska.

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Year Overall Dual Pins TF MD08-09* 20-8 0-0 4 0 509-10 16-17 2-11 1 0 210-11 7-11 5-8 2 0 0Career 23-28 7-19 3 0 2*-Redshirt Season does not count in career totals.

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ROBERT KOKESHCareer Highlights

Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2010)Nebraska Redshirt of the Year (2010-11)

redsHirT fresHman l 165 l Wagner, s.d. l Wagner

2011-12 Outlook Robert Kokesh looks to build off a true freshman season that saw him win 34 matches in open tournaments, including 29 victories in bonus-point fashion. Kokesh is the front-runner to replace former two-time national champion Jordan Burroughs at 165 pounds. Last season, Kokesh led the team in pins with 19.

2010-11 (Redshirt)Regular Season Kokesh unleashed one of the most dominant freshman seasons in recent Nebraska history by going 34-1 and recording 29 bonus-point victories. Kokesh’s only loss of the season came to fellow Husker Jordan Burroughs in the finals of the Harold Nichols Open to start the season when Kokesh forfeited for medical reasons. His 34 victories ranked second on the team behind Burroughs, and he led the team in pins with 19. Kokesh also tied for the lead in major decisions with eight. After the second-place finish at Harold Nichols Open, Kokesh went on to capture seven open tournament titles, which included the Kaufman/Brand Open, Bob Smith Open, UNK Loper Open, Viking-Warrior Open, Quality Hotel Open, Brand Open and the Briar Cliff Open. Kokesh closed the season wrestling in top form, pinning 11 of his final 15 opponents.

Before Nebraska Kokesh was a three-time South Dakota Class B state champion (2008-10) and led Wagner High School to team state titles each year. His impressive career included a 216-24 prep record, while earning All-America honors in his last three seasons. In 2008, Kokesh was the NHSCA Sophomore Nationals champion before he also claimed a pair of runner-up finishes at the Junior Nationals in 2009 and 2010. Kokesh also excelled on the football field for the Red Raiders, as the linebacker earned first-team all-state honors. He also lettered in track and field. Academically, Kokesh was on the honor roll.

Personal Robert is the son of Doug and Kathy Kokesh. He was born on Dec. 5, 1991 in Yankton, S.D. Robert has three siblings, Richard, Kimberly and Kristi. He is majoring in agricultural business administration.

SHAWN NAGELCareer Highlights

Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2010; Spring 2011) Nebraska Granite Award (2010-11)

sopHomore l 125 l kimball, neb. l kimball l one leTTer

2011-12 Outlook Shawn Nagel will open the season as the starter at the 125-pound weight class after seeing limited action in the lineup last season. Despite not recording a win in his seven dual matches last year, Nagel improved greatly in the offseason and will use his experience last year as a building block during his sophomore season. Nagel finished last season with a 17-11 overall record.

2010-11 (Freshman)Regular Season Nebraska’s 2010-11 Granite Award winner, Nagel was the only Husker true freshman to compete in dual action. Nagel finished the year with a 17-11 overall mark, while going 0-7 in dual competition. Four of those seven losses came against nationally ranked opponents. Nagel reeled off six straight victories to open the season at the Cowboy Open. He secured a third-place finish after dropping his opening-round match. At the UNK Loper open, Nagel went 5-2 to finish fifth. Nagel’s best tournament came at the Briar Cliff Open to conclude his year. He won all four of his matches, two by pin, to take home first-place honors. For the season, Nagel pinned nine of his opponents, which was good enough for second on the team behind Robert Kokesh, while also producing two technical falls and two major decisions for a total of 13 bonus-point victories.

Before Nebraska A three-time Class C state champion and one-time runner-up, Nagel ended his career by being named the 2010 Nebraska Wrestler of the Year. Nagel was undefeated in his last three seasons and owned a 147-3 career high school record along with being a four-time member of the first-team All-Region squad. He also earned all-league honors four times along with being tabbed the Western Trails Conference Most Outstanding Wrestler all four years. Nagel was on the Principal’s Merit Honor Roll along with being a member of the National Honor Society. Nagel won four letters in wrestling, track and cross country throughout his high school tenure.

Personal Shawn is the son of Bob and Carrie Nagel and was born on Nov. 1, 1991, in Scottsbluff, Neb. He has an older sister, Shayla. Shawn is majoring in biology.

Year Overall Dual Pins TF MD10-11* 34-1 0-0 19 2 8Career 0-0 0-0 0 0 0*-Redshirt Season does not count in career totals.

Year Overall Dual Pins TF MD10-11 17-11 0-7 9 2 2Career 17-11 0-7 9 2 2*-Redshirt Season does not count in career totals.

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KEITH SURBERredsHirT fresHman l 133 l o’fallon, ill. l o’fallon

2011-12 Outlook Keith Surber will provide solid depth behind junior Ridge Kiley at the 133-pound weight class in 2011-12. The talented redshirt freshman won 13 matches last season, including his last four to capture a title at the Brair Cliff Open. Surber finished his year with two pins, two technical falls and three major decisions.

2010-11 (Redshirt)Regular Season Surber began the season with a 3-4 record through his first two tournaments before taking third place at the Quality Hotel Open to begin a streak of impressive finishes for the 133-pounder. Surber followed the third-place finish with a fourth-place showing at the Brand Open, where he defeated Josh Keszler from Nebraska-Omaha and NU teammate Ryan Pohlman. Surber moved up a weight class to 141 pounds for the last tournament of the season at the Briar Cliff Open, where he won all four matches to win an individual title. Surber finished the year with a 13-7 overall mark with two pins, two technical falls and three major decisions.

Before Nebraska Surber won the NHSAA Senior National Championships and Illinois Class 3A state title to wrap up an outstanding career at O’Fallon (Ill.) High School. A four-time Southwestern Conference all-league selection, Surber was 181-9 during his prep days. The first-team All-American was named the St. Clair County Journal Male Athlete of the Year in 2009-10. He earned four letters in wrestling. Surber was also named to the Honor Roll and volunteered his time as a member of the National Honor Society.

Personal Keith is the son of Barry Surber and Jill Monroe. He was born on Feb. 2, 1992 in O’Fallon, Ill., and has an older brother, Kyle. Keith is majoring in biology.

JOHN SVOBODACareer Highlights

Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2010; Spring 2011)4.0 Grade-Point Average (Spring 2011)

redsHirT fresHman l 149 l scHuyler, neb. l scHuyler

2011-12 Outlook John Svoboda is one of several wrestlers battling for a spot in the lineup at 149 pounds. Svoboda, who earned a 4.0 grade-point average last spring, was one of the top redshirts last season when he finished with an overall record of 24-15 and eight pins, including the team’s quickest fall in 22 seconds.

2010-11 (Redshirt)Regular Season Svoboda ended the season tied for eighth on the team in victories with 24, including five top-five finishes at open tournaments. He closed a 24-15 campaign with a pair of third-place finishes at the Grand View and Briar Cliff Opens. Svoboda won nine of his final 12 matches to end the year, while collecting three of his eight total pins down the stretch. Svoboda’s eight pins ranked third on the team, while also having the quickest pin on the squad in 22 seconds.

Before Nebraska Svodoba was a two-time runner-up at the Nebraska Class B state tournament (2008 and 2010). Svoboda was a four-time state qualifier at Schuyler High School and had a career record of 132-28 with 78 pins. He was named a Scholastic Academic All-American three straight years (2008-10), while also finishing in the top three at state in his final three seasons. Svoboda was a four-time letterwinner in both wrestling and football, in addition to being part of the National Honor Society.

Personal John is the son of Dick and Linda Svoboda. He was born on Dec. 9, 1991 in David City, Neb. He has two brothers, Bill (21) and David (13). John is majoring in animal science.

Year Overall Dual Pins TF MD10-11* 13-7 0-0 2 2 3Career 0-0 0-0 0 0 0*-Redshirt Season does not count in career totals.

Year Overall Dual Pins TF MD10-11* 24-15 0-0 8 0 1Career 0-0 0-0 0 0 0*-Redshirt Season does not count in career totals.

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BRANDON WILBOURNredsHirT fresHman l 149 l o’fallon, mo. l francis HoWell cenTral

2011-12 Outlook Brandon Wilbourn is the leading canidate to be the starter at 149 after junior Ross Grande moved up a weight class. Wilbourn did not wrestle in any matches last season, but the talented redshirt freshman was a four-time All-American in high school and is expected be a force in the Husker lineup. 2010-11 (Redshirt)Regular Season Wilbourn did not compete in any matches for the Huskers during his freshman campaign.

Before Nebraska Wilbourn ended his prep career by winning a Senior Nationals championship in May 2010. Prior to that, he was the Missouri Class 4 state champion after finishing third in 2007 and second in 2008. The four-time All-American had a career record of 181-11 with 87 pins at Francis Howell Central High School. Wilbourn was named to the 2010 all-state team, as well as earning all-conference honors three times. Wilbourn was a four-year wrestling letterwinner and also earned one letter in football.

Personal Brandon is the son of Terrance and Benetha Moore, and was born on Sept. 14, 1991 in Bellville, Ill. Brandon has two brothers, Terrel and Tol. He is a pre-physical therapy major. Wilbourn trained in the Purler Wrestling Academy under 1993 Nebraska national champion Tony Purler.

Year Overall Dual Pins TF MD10-11* Did not compete Career 0-0 0-0 0 0 0*-Redshirt Season does not count in career totals.

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MICHAELDAUTERIVE

Career HighlightsBig 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Spring 2011)

rfr. l 125 l boyd, Texas l mckinney boyd

2011-12 Outlook Michael Dauterive will play an important role and provide depth at the 125-pound weight class after winning four matches a year ago. All of Dauterive’s wins came in bonus-point fashion with two pins and two major decisions.

2010-11 (Redshirt)Regular Season Dauterive competed in several open tournaments during the season where he finished with a record of 4-16 at 125 pounds. Of those four victories, two of them came by pin over Midland (Neb.) College’s Josh Bennett. Dauterive’s other two victories were by major decision over Grady Nakano from Bacone and Bennett.

Before Nebraska Dauterive was a three-time All-American at the Fargo national championships, earning the honor twice in Greco and once in Freestyle. He had a strong 128-23 career record at McKinney Boyd High School in Boyd, Texas and won the high school state championship in the 103-pound weight class, the first-ever title in the McKinney Independent School District. Dauterive earned four letters in wrestling.

Personal The son of Paul and April Dauterive, Michael was born in Omaha, Neb. on Sept. 17, 1991. Dauterive has two older sisters, Tara Piperis (30) and Lindsay Kriebel (27) along with a younger brother, Nick. Dauterive moved from Omaha when he was three years old. He has not declared a major at Nebraska.

LUISDEANDA

rfr. l 141 l souTH sioux ciTy, neb. l souTH sioux ciTy

2011-12 Outlook Luis DeAnda will use an impressive offseason to compete for the starting spot at 141 pounds with several other wrestlers. DeAnda finished one match above .500 last year with a 15-14 record in open tournaments and won five matches by pin.

2010-11 (Redshirt)Regular Season DeAnda finished the season with a 15-14 overall record while competing in open tournaments for NU. DeAnda took second at 141 pounds at the Quality Hotel Open on Jan. 8 by winning his first four matches. His first three victories came by pin, before forfeiting in the finals to fellow Husker Mike Koehnlein. DeAnda ended the season with five pins, which tied him for fifth on the team. He also won one match by technical fall and two matches by major decision.

Before Nebraska DeAnda reached the quarterfinals of the Nebraska Class A state tournament three times (2006, 2007 and 2009) and medaled twice. He set a South Sioux City school record with 120 career wins. A two-time district champion, DeAnda earned all-state, all-conference and team wrestler-of-the-year honors. DeAnda was a four-time letterwinner in both wrestling and cross country. He also earned a letter in track and field.

Personal Luis is the son of Rodrigo and Maria DeAnda and was born on Feb. 26, 1990, in South Sioux City, Neb. He has three sisters, Aracelie, Maria and Selma along with three brothers, Rodrigo, Juan and Ricky. Luis’ cousins, Tony (1995-96) and Jose (1996-99), wrestled at Nebraska in the 1990s. Luis has yet to declare an academic major.

SKYLARGALLOWAY

Career HighlightsBig 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2010; Spring 2011)

rfr. l 149 l omaHa, neb. l cenTral

2011-12 Outlook Skylar Galloway is in contention to see action at 149 pounds in 2011-12. The Omaha, Neb., native will look to build off his 16 victories last season, including three wins by pin and three by major decision.

2010-11 (Redshirt)Regular Season Galloway was one of 10 non-varsity Huskers to reach the 15-victory plateau, while wrestling in several open tournaments. Galloway earned three top-five finishes at open tournaments, which included a third-place finish at the Viking-Warrior Open and a fourth-place spot at the Brand Open. For the season, Galloway finished with a 16-15 record, while pinning three of his opponents. Galloway’s pin over Hastings’ Justin Cook took only 36 seconds, which was the fourth-fastest pin on the team.

Before Nebraska Galloway was a 2010 Class A state champion at Omaha Central at 140 pounds. A four-time state qualifier, he also had a sixth-place finish in 2009. Galloway attended Omaha Gross for the first two years and placed fourth in Class B in 2007 and 2008. He had a high school career record of 96-27. Galloway graduated in the top 10 percent of his class and was on the academic all-state team. He was also an eight-semester Honor Roll selection and a member of the National Honor Society.

Personal Skylar is the son of Johnny and Shinobu Galloway. He was born in Iowa City, Iowa, on Jan. 19, 1992. Skylar has four brothers, Kentral, Johnny, Tyrell and Dax. Skylar is majoring in international business at Nebraska.

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Year Overall Dual Pins TF MD10-11* 15-14 0-0 5 1 2Career 0-0 0-0 0 0 0*-Redshirt Season does not count in career totals. Year Overall Dual Pins TF MD

10-11* 16-15 0-0 3 0 3Career 0-0 0-0 0 0 0*-Redshirt Season does not count in career totals.

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RYNEHARRIS

Career HighlightsBig 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2010)

rfr. l 125 l belleville, ill. l alTHoff caTHolic

2011-12 Outlook Ryne Harris has the ability to compete for time in the lineup with other talented 125 pounders on the roster. Harris used the offseason to improve after an impressive redshirt season where he won 11 matches, four of them coming by way of major decision.

2010-11 (Redshirt)Regular Season After a 1-2 start at the Viking-Warrior Open at 133 pounds, Harris made the switch to the 125 weight division and collected three top four finishes at his next three open tournaments. Harris won four matches at the Quality Hotel Open to propel him to third place with his only loss coming to fellow Husker David Klingsheim. After a fourth-place showing at the Brand Open, Harris finished his season in second-place at the Grand View Open. Harris went 11-6 on the season with two pins and four major decisions.

Before Nebraska Harris finished third at the 2009 Illinois Class 2A state tournament to earn first-team all-state honors. A four-time state qualifier, Harris produced a 152-24 career record at Althoff Catholic High School. He earned all-conference honors from the South Seven Conference three times. Harris earned letters in wrestling and football along with being a member of the National Honor Society. Harris was also on his high school’s Honor Roll.

Personal Ryne is the son of David and Peggy Harris. Ryne was born on Nov. 8, 1991 in Belleville, Ill. He has two younger brothers, Michael and Cody. Ryne is majoring in accounting.

BRANDONRUBINO

rfr. l 125 l sT. cHarles, ill. l sT. cHarles easT

2011-12 Outlook Brandon Rubino won 13 matches last year in open tournaments and will be a key in the Huskers’ depth at 125 pounds. The St. Charles, Ill., native won over half of his matches last season in bonus-point form and is looking to build off the momentum he gained near the end of last season.

2010-11 (Redshirt)Regular Season After a 1-4 start to begin the season, Rubino found his form at the Quality Hotel Open where he went 4-2 with a technical fall, major decision and pin to capture fifth place. Following the Quality Hotel Open, Rubino won nine of his last 13 matches to finish the season with a 13-11 overall record. More than half of Rubino’s victories came in bonus-point fashion. Rubino also found the award stand at the Brand Open, finishing third after posting two of his three major decisions during the season. Along with his three majors, Rubino also won two matches by technical fall and pin.

Before Nebraska Rubino was the Illinois 2010 Class 3A state champion as a senior after he defeated Aurora’s Nicholas Drendel, 5-1, in the state finals at 112 pounds. Rubino finished his senior year with an overall record of 41-6 and was the first state champion from St. Charles East since 2004. Rubino was ranked No. 20 among high school seniors at 112 pounds, according to InterMat, and was awarded the 2010 Gaffney Outstanding Male Athlete award at St. Charles East for his efforts as a senior. As a junior, Rubino won a total of 35 matches and advanced to the second round of the consolation bracket in the state tournament. Personal Brandon is the son of Tony and Sherry Rubino. Rubino was born on July 24, 1992, in St. Charles, Ill. He has two younger brothers, Ryan and Anthony. Brandon is majoring in business administration.

CHADSTROH

Career HighlightsBig 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Fall 2010)

rfr. l 141 l Holyoke, colo. l Holyoke

2011-12 Outlook Chad Stroh will be a factor at 141 pounds where he will compete with several other Huskers for time in the lineup. Stroh won six matches last season with half of those wins by falls.

2010-11 (Redshirt)Regular Season Stroh ended his freshman season with a 6-5 mark in open tournaments for the Huskers while wrestling at 141 pounds. In his first tournament, Stroh took second place at the Viking-Warrior Open with back-to-back wins over Oklahoma’s Scott Chene and Grand View’s Gustavo Martinez. Stroh also found the award stand at the Brand Open, finishing in third place. Stroh finished the year with three pins.

Before Nebraska Stroh was one of the most successful wrestlers in recent Colorado state history, as he claimed three straight Class 2A state championships at Holyoke High School. A four-time state qualifier, Stroh ended his career with a 31-1 senior season and pinned all four opponents at the state tournament. A three-time all-state selection, Stroh was 42-1 as a junior and 36-1 as a sophomore in his first two state title campaigns. He was runner-up as a freshman. On the national level, Stroh claimed All-America honors by finishing sixth at the 2009 NHSCA Junior Nationals.

Personal Chad is the son of Duane and Melissa Stroh and was born on Sept. 26, 1991, in Holyoke, Colo. He is majoring in business administration.

Year Overall Dual Pins TF MD10-11* 11-6 0-0 2 1 4Career 0-0 0-0 0 0 0*-Redshirt Season does not count in career totals.

Year Overall Dual Pins TF MD10-11* 13-11 0-0 2 2 3Career 0-0 0-0 0 0 0*-Redshirt Season does not count in career totals.

Year Overall Dual Pins TF MD10-11* 6-5 0-0 3 0 0Career 0-0 0-0 0 0 0*-Redshirt Season does not count in career totals.

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CORYBRESTER

fr. l 184 l HoWells, neb. l HoWells

2011-12 Outlook Cory Brester is a candidate to redshirt this season, but has a bright future as a Husker. The brother of former Nebraska All-American Craig Brester, Cory finished his high school career as a two-time Class D state champion.

Before Nebraska Brester ended his career at Howells by winning 84 consecutive matches through his last two seasons en route to two Class D state championships. Brester won the 189-pound state championship as a senior, going 44-0 and defeated fellow undefeated wrestler Justin Romeo of Medicine Valley in the state finals, 7-1. As a junior, Brester improved on his runner-up finish as a sophomore to claim the title at 171 pounds and finished with another perfect record at 40-0. The Howells native was one of the most dominant wrestlers in the state of Nebraska, pinning 98 of his opponents during his career and was named the NSWCA Outstanding Wrestler of the Year in Class D as a senior. Brester finished in fourth place in the state as a freshman at 145 pounds. Brester was also a four-year letterwinner in football and participated in the annual Nebraska Shrine Bowl after his senior season.

Personal The son of Dan and Denise Brester, Cory was born on Oct. 22, 1992, in West Point, Neb. Brester has three sisters, Christy, Cheryl and Connie along with two brothers Craig and Chad. Cory’s brother, Craig (2005-10), was a three-time All-American at Nebraska and currently serves as the administrative assistant on the wrestling staff. Cory is majoring in agronomy at Nebraska.

BEAUBRYANT

fr. l 133 l Hickman, neb. l norris

2011-12 Outlook Beau Bryant will provide depth behind several talented wrestlers at 133 pounds, where he will gain experience as a redshirt in 2011-12. Bryant, a Nebraska native, comes to NU as one of the most accomplished wrestlers in Norris High School history.

Before Nebraska Bryant is one of the most successful wrestlers in Norris High School history after a four-year career that saw him capture the school record for career wins and career takedowns. Bryant is a four-time state qualifier and capped his career off with a fourth-place finish at the 135-pound weight class in Class B. Bryant won 34 matches as a senior and finished his career with an overall record of 131-32. As a sophomore and junior, Bryant was able to reach the quarterfinals of the state tournament at 140 and 125 pounds, respectively. Bryant was a standout in the classroom as well as earning several Academic All-State honors and was part of the Honor Society. Personal Beau is the son of Dave and Candi Bryant, and was born on June 3, 1992. Bryant has two younger sisters, Alix (16) and Rylie (11), and a younger brother, Chase (14). Beau is majoring in nutrition, exercise and health sciences at Nebraska.

CHRISTIANGALLARDOfr. l 125 l Wakefield, neb. l Wakefield

2011-12 Outlook Christian Gallardo will work during 2011-12 on refining his skills as a wrestler at the collegiate level while providing depth at the 125-pound weight class. Gallardo won 102 career matches at Wakefield High School.

Before Nebraska A three-time state qualifier at Wakefield High School, Gallardo joined the Husker program after a third-place finish at the 112-pound Class D state championships as a senior. Gallardo owned 102-30 career record in high school and reached at least the quarterfinals of the state tournament all three times he qualified. Gallardo was a four-year letterwinner in wrestling and also lettered in football two years. He excelled both on the mat and in the classroom as he was an Academic All-State selection in both 2010-11 and part of the National Honor Society.

Personal Christian is the son of Jose and Maria Gallardo. He was born on June 7, 1993, in Los Angeles, Calif. Gallardo has not declared a major at Nebraska.

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JAMESGREEN

fr. l 157 l Willingboro, n.j. l Willingboro

2011-12 Outlook James Green will begin his Husker career as candidate to redshirt, but has the potential to see time in the Husker lineup later in the season. Green was one of Nebraska’s top recruits for this season after a stellar career at Willingboro High School in New Jersey.

Before Nebraska As a senior at Willingboro High School, Green became the first wrestler in school history to win a state championship after a perfect 29-0 season. Green capped his title run with a 16-4 major decision win over Nicholas Alpher of Paramus in the 145-pound finals, and finished his career with a 148-8 overall record. During his senior year, Green recorded 13 pins and three technical falls to go along with five major decisions. Green was the state runner-up at 140 pounds his junior season, and took fourth place at 130 pounds as a sophomore. Green finished his high school career by winning the 145-pound national title at the NHSCA Senior National Wrestling Championships. Green was a four-time District 26 Champion in New Jersey and a two-time Regional Champion.

Personal The son of James and Joyce H. Green, James was born on Dec. 19, 1992, in Brooklyn, N.Y. He has two sisters, Autumn (17) and Heaven (11). James is a finance major at Nebraska.

DONNYLONGENDKYE

fr. l HWT l vadnais HeigHTs, minn. l WHiTe bear lake

2011-12 Outlook Donny Longendyke will redshirt this season and learn from senior three-time NCAA qualifier Tucker Lane. Longendyke was the top-rated heavyweight recruit in the nation last year and will be a major player in the Husker lineup in the future.

Before Nebraska Ranked as the No. 1 heavyweight recruit in the country by InterMat, Longendyke finished his high school career by winning his second Minnesota Class AAA state championship and with a record of 43-1. A three-time state finalist, Longendyke set his high school’s record for most pins and victories (184) in a career. He was perfect as a junior, finishing the year with 47 wins and no losses to go along with his first state title. On the national stage, Longendyke was a double All-American at the 2010 USA Wrestling Junior Nationals by placing second in Greco-Roman and sixth in freestyle. As a cadet in 2009, he also earned two All-America honors by winning the freestyle event and finishing in third in Greco-Roman. Longendyke was the 2010 Northern Plains Regional champion in freestyle, and also claimed titles at the Central Regional tournament in both Greco-Roman and freestyle.

Personal Donny is the son of Tom and Theresa Longendyke, and was born on June 28, 1993. Donny has four siblings, including three sisters Lindsey (20), Krish (16) and Katie (15), and one brother Tommy (16). He has not declared a major at Nebraska.

IANOUSLEYfr. l 157 l saginaW, micH. l

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2011-12 Outlook Ian Ousley is the first wrestler from Michigan to join the Huskers since 2009 and will redshirt the 2011-12 season to gain experience. Ousley recorded 33 pins during his senior year at Saginaw Heritage High School.

Before Nebraska Ousley was a four-year letterwinner at Saginaw Heritage High School where he helped his team to three consecutive Division 1 District Championships. As a senior, Ousley was a third-place finisher in his district and finished the year with a 44-12 record. Ousley was dominant in his final season, pinning 33 of his opponents and recording three technical falls. Ousley was a four-time team captain and was also a 2010 AAU Scholastic Duals All-American after helping his team to a 18th- place finish at the national tournament.

Personal The son of Todd and Ann Ousley, Ian was born on Dec. 2, 1992 in Austin, Texas. He has two brothers, Dae (17) and Josh (14). Ousley is majoring in nutrition, exercise and health sciences at Nebraska.

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AUSTINWILSONfr. l 165 l HasTings, neb. l

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2011-12 Outlook Austin Wilson, one of nine Nebraska natives on the team, is a candidate to redshirt duing the 2011-12 season at 165 pounds. Wilson is a talented wrestler who finished his high school career by winning 180 matches, which was a Nebraska state high school record.

Before Nebraska Wilson finished his high school career as one of the most prolific wrestlers in Nebraska high school history after amassing a state record 180 wins to only three losses, while capturing three Class C state championships. Wilson capped his career by winning the 160-pound title as a senior, while tying his own state record for wins in a single season by going 48-0. Ranked as the No. 18 wrestler in the country at 160 pounds by InterMat, Wilson finished his career by winning his final 143 high school matches, which is also a Nebraska high school record. As a junior, Wilson won the 145-pound state championship with a 48-0 record, and took home the title as a sophomore at 130 pounds going 47-0. Wilson captured second place at the 2011 NHSCA Senior National Wrestling Championships at 160 pounds in Virginia Beach, Va.

Personal Austin is the son of Craig and Donna Wilson. He was born on July 10, 1992, in Plainview, Neb. Wilson has a younger sister, Ashley. Austin is majoring in biology at Nebraska.

JAKESUEFLOHN

fr. l 141 l WaTerToWn, Wis. l arroWHead

2011-12 Outlook Jake Sueflohn has the ability to make an immediate impact on the Husker lineup at 141 pounds and replace two-time NCAA qualifier Mike Koehnlein. Sueflohn, the No. 2 rated wrestler nationally at 140 pounds coming out of Arrowhead High School, finished third at the Junior Freestyle National Championships as senior.

Before Nebraska Sueflohn is a two-time Wisconsin state champion after winning the Division I 140-pound title as a senior by going a perfect 48-0 and the 135-pound title as a junior. Sueflohn was the No. 2 ranked wrestler in the nation at the 140-pound weight division according to InterMat. As a freshman, Sueflohn finished third at the state championships at 119 pounds, while recording a 50-4 record. His sophomore season saw him finish in the runner-up spot at the 125-pound weight division going 38-5. After his senior season, Sueflohn finished third at 145 pounds at the Junior Freestyle National Championships in Fargo, N.D.

Personal Jake is the son of Monica and Jeff Sueflohn. He was born on Oct. 6, 1992 in Oconomowoc, Wis. Sueflohn has one sister, Jamie (16). Jake has not declared a major at Nebraska.

IVERSANDOVALfr. l 165 l manassa, colo. l cenTauri

2011-12 Outlook Sandoval will be a candidate to redshirt during his freshman season, while providing depth at 165 pounds. Sandoval was a Colorado state champion his senior year at Centauri High School and a three-time state qualifier.

Before Nebraska Sandoval helped Centauri to back-to-back Class 3A state championships in 2009 and 2010, while winning the 160-pound individual title as a senior in 2011. Sandoval went 44-0 during his senior season, including a 14-2 major decision win over Brandon Bertsch of Alamosa in the state finals. Sandoval was named to the 2011 All-Colorado wrestling team by the Denver Post. During his junior season, Sandoval went 39-5 and finished runner-up at 152 pounds. As a sophomore, Sandoval also finished in second place at 152 pounds and won 38 total matches. Sandoval earned three letters in football and one in track and cross country while at Centauri.

Personal Iver is the son of Ruben and Lisa Sandoval. He was born in Alamosa, Colo., and has two sisters, Nikela (20) and Ariolle (12). Iver is majoring in history at Nebraska.

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General InformationLocation Laramie, Wyo.Enrollment 13,476Conference Western WrestlingAffiliation NCAADivisionIColors Brown and YellowNickname Cowboys,‘PokesHome Facility UniWyo Sports Complex (1,200)President TomBuchananAthleticDirector TomBurmanMedia RelationsWrestlingSID AndyChapmanSIDOfficePhone (307)766-5516SIDFax (307)766-2346SIDE-Mail achapman@uwyo.eduInternetAddress wyomingathletics.com

2010-11 SeasonDualRecord 11-7ConferenceFinish 5-1(2nd)NCAAFinish 28th(21points)Coaching Staff HeadCoach MarkBranchAlmaMater OklahomaState(1997)RecordatWyoming 38-13(Threeyears)CareerRecord SameWrestlingOfficePhone (307)766-53822011-12 SeasonStartersReturning/Lost 7/3NCAAQualifiersReturning/Lost 5/1All-AmericansReturning/Lost 1/1

North CarolinaTar Heels

Kent StateGolden Flashes

2011-12 Opponents

Date:Thursday,Nov.10,6p.m.Lewisburg,Pa.LastMeeting:Nov.27,2010(W,19-16)Lincoln,Neb.SeriesRecord:NUleads,3-0-1

General InformationLocation ChapelHill,N.C.Enrollment 17,895Conference Atlantic CoastAffiliation NCAADivisionIColors CarolinaBlueandWhiteNickname TarHeelsHomeFacility EddieSmithFieldHouseChancellor HoldenThorpAthleticDirector DickBaddourMedia RelationsWrestlingSID DaveSchmidtSIDOfficePhone (919)962-0084SIDFax (919)843-2309SIDE-Mail daveschmidt@unc.eduInternetAddress tarheelblue.com

2010-11 SeasonDualRecord 9-9-1ConferenceFinish 2-3(4th)NCAAFinish T35th(7points)Coaching Staff HeadCoach C.D.MockAlmaMater NorthCarolina(1982)RecordatNorthCarolina 75-67-3(Eightyears)CareerRecord SameWrestlingOfficePhone (919)962-52122011-12 SeasonStartersReturning/Lost 6/4NCAAQualifiersReturning/Lost 2/1All-AmericansReturning/Lost 0/0

Date:Saturday,Nov.12,8a.m.WrestleforaCureDualsHarrisburg,Pa.LastMeeting:Dec.22,1979(L,10-26)Dekalb,Ill.SeriesRecord:NUtrails,0-3-0

Date:Saturday,Nov.12,NoonWrestleforaCureDualsHarrisburg,Pa.LastMeeting:Feb.12,2011(W,31-6)ChapelHill,N.C.SeriesRecord:NUleads,9-1-0

General InformationLocation Annapolis,Md.Enrollment 4,400Conference EIWAAffiliation NCAADivisionIColors NavyBlueandGoldNickname MidshipmenandMidsHomeFacility AlumniHallandWesleyBrownFieldHouseSuperintendent ViceAdm.MichaelH.Miller,USNAthleticDirector ChetGladchuckMedia RelationsWrestlingSID StacieMichaudSIDOfficePhone (410)293-8773SIDFax (410)293-8954SIDE-Mail michaud@usna.eduInternetAddress navysports.com

2010-11 SeasonDualRecord 5-3ConferenceFinish 3-1(6th)NCAAFinish T37th(11points)Coaching Staff HeadCoach BruceBurnettAlmaMater IdahoState(1973)RecordatNavy 101-50(11years)CareerRecord SameWrestlingOfficePhone (410)293-46312011-12 SeasonStartersReturning/Lost 7/3NCAAQualifiersReturning/Lost 2/2All-AmericansReturning/Lost 0/1

Date:Saturday,Nov.12,2p.m.WrestleforaCureDualsHarrisburg,Pa.LastMeeting:Jan.8,2005(W,21-12)GrandPrairie,TexasSeriesRecord:NUtrails,1-2-0

Date:Saturday,Dec.10,7p.m.Lincoln,Neb.LastMeeting:Dec.4,2010(W,20-12)SeriesRecord:NUleads,30-14-0

BucknellBison

NavyMidshipmen

WyomingCowboys

General InformationLocation Lewisburg,Pa.Enrollment 3,583Conference EIWAAffiliation NCAADivisionIColors OrangeandBlueNickname BisonHomeFacility DavisGymPresident JohnBravmanAthleticDirector JohnP.HardtMedia RelationsWrestlingSID ToddMerriettSIDOfficePhone (570)577-3488SIDFax (570)577-1660SIDE-Mail tmerriett@bucknell.eduInternetAddress bucknellbison.com

2010-11 SeasonDualRecord 7-11ConferenceFinish 2-5(8th)NCAAFinish 36th(11.5points)Coaching Staff HeadCoach DanWirnsbergerAlmaMater MichiganState(1995)RecordatBucknell 51-46-2(fiveyears)CareerRecord 77-68-2(eightyears)WrestlingOfficePhone (610)577-10352011-12 SeasonStartersReturning/Lost 3/7NCAAQualifiersReturning/Lost 0/2All-AmericansReturning/Lost 0/1

General InformationLocation Kent,OhioEnrollment 41,365Conference Mid-AmericanAffiliation NCAADivisionIColors NavyBlueandGoldNickname GoldenFlashesHomeFacility MemorialAthleticandConvocationCenterPresident Dr.LesterLeftonAthleticDirector JoelNielsenMedia RelationsWrestlingSID AaronChimentiSIDOfficePhone (330)672-8468SIDFax (330)672-2112SIDE-Mail achiment@kent.eduInternetAddress kentstatesports.com

2010-11 SeasonDualRecord 14-6ConferenceFinish 4-1(1st)NCAAFinish 17th(37points)Coaching Staff HeadCoach JimAndrassyAlmaMater KentState(1995)RecordatKentState 99-53-1(eightyears)CareerRecord SameWrestlingOfficePhone (330)672-84232011-12 SeasonStartersReturning/Lost 8/2NCAAQualifiersReturning/Lost 4/2All-AmericansReturning/Lost 0/1

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General InformationLocation Columbus,OhioEnrollment 64,077Conference BigTenAffiliation NCAADivisionIColors ScarletandGrayNickname BuckeyesHomeFacility St.JohnArena(13,276)President GordonGeeAthleticDirector GeneSmithMedia RelationsWrestlingSID DanielleWarnerSIDPhone (614)292-3270SIDE-mail warner.238@osu.eduSIDFax (614)292-8547Internet ohiostatebuckeyes.com

2010-11 SeasonDualRecord 2-11ConferenceFinish 1-7(8th)NCAAFinish 29th(20.5points)Coaching Staff HeadCoach TomRyanAlmaMater Iowa(1993)RecordatOhioState 63-26(Fouryears)CareerRecord 172-109-1(16years)WrestlingOfficePhone (614)292-93232011-12 SeasonStartersReturning/Lost 7/3NCAAQualifiersReturning/Lost 4/1All-AmericansReturning/Lost 0/1

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Date:Saturday,Dec.17,7p.m.Brookings,S.D.LastMeeting:Saturday,Nov.27,2010(W,36-6)Lincoln,Neb.SeriesRecord:NUleads,16-13-2

Date:Sunday,Dec.18,1p.m.Bison Sports ArenaLastMeeting:Jan.3,2010(W,33-9)Lincoln,Neb.SeriesRecord:NUleads,8-3-0

General InformationLocation Fargo,N.D.Enrollment 14,399Conference Western WrestlingAffiliation NCAADivisionIColors YellowandGreenNickname BisonHome Facility Bison Sports ArenaPresident Dr.DeanBrescianiAthleticDirector GeneTaylorMedia RelationsWrestlingSID JennyBeamSIDOfficePhone (701)231-8047SIDFax (701)231-8022SIDE-Mail jennifer.beam@ndsu.eduInternetAddress gobison.com

2010-11 SeasonDualRecord 10-4ConferenceFinish 3-3(T-4th)NCAAFinish T-52nd(4points)Coaching Staff HeadCoach RogerKishAlmaMater Minnesota(2008)RecordatNorthDakotaState FirstSeasonCareerRecord FirstSeasonWrestlingOfficePhone (701)231-87832011-12 SeasonLetterwinnersReturning/Lost 12/5StartersReturning/Lost 7/3NCAAQualifiersReturning/Lost 1/1All-AmericansReturning/Lost 0/0

Date:Thursday,Dec.29,NoonASUDualsTempe,Ariz.LastMeeting:Nov.18,2005(W,27-9)Lincoln,Neb.SeriesRecord:NUleads,4-0-0

General InformationLocation Boise,IdahoEnrollment 19,664Conference Pac-12Affiliation NCAADivisionIColor BlueandOrangeNickname BroncosHome Facility BroncoGym(1,450)andTacoBellArena(12,380)President Dr.RobertKustraAthleticDirector CurtApseyMedia RelationsWrestlingSID CaseyJohnsonSIDOfficePhone (208)426-4675SIDFax (208)426-1778SIDE-Mail caseyjohnson@boisestate.eduInternetAddress broncosports.com

2010-11 SeasonDualRecord 10-3-1ConferenceFinish 3-0-1(First)NCAAFinish 9th(57.5points)Coaching Staff HeadCoach GregRandallAlmaMater Iowa(1987)RecordatBoiseState 98-32-1(Nineyears)CareerRecord SameWrestlingOfficePhone (208)426-28792011-12 SeasonStartersReturning/Lost 3/7NCAAQualifiersReturning/Lost 3/7All-AmericansReturning/Lost 1/2

Date:Thursday,Dec.29,8p.m.ASUDualsTempe,Ariz.LastMeeting:Feb.4,2011(W,35-8)Dallas,TexasSeriesRecord:NUleads,10-4-1

General InformationLocation Tempe,Ariz.Enrollment 68,064Conference Pac-12Affiliation NCAADivisionIColors MaroonandGoldNickname SunDevilsHomeFacility WellsFargoArena(14,198)President Dr.MichaelCrowAthleticDirector LisaLoveMedia RelationsWrestlingSID JeremyHawkesSIDOfficePhone (480)965-9544SIDFax (480)965-5408SIDE-Mail jdhawkes@asu.eduInternetAddress thesundevils.com

2010-11 SeasonDualRecord 5-13ConferenceFinish 1-4(3rd)NCAAFinish 6th(62.5points)Coaching Staff HeadCoach ShawnCharlesAlmaMater ArizonaState(1993)RecordatArizonaState 14-20(Twoyears)CareerRecord 18-32(Threeyears)WrestlingOfficePhone (480)965-78422011-12 SeasonStartersReturning/Lost 6/6NCAAQualifiersReturning/Lost 3/2All-AmericansReturning/Lost 1/3

Date:Friday,Jan.6,7p.m.Lincoln,Neb.LastMeeting:Nov.21,2010(W,24-11)Columbus,OhioSeriesRecord:NUleads,6-1-0

South Dakota StateJackrabbits

North Dakota StateBison

Boise StateBroncos

Arizona StateSun Devils

Ohio StateBuckeyes

General InformationLocation Brookings,S.D.Enrollment 12,816Conference Western WrestlingAffiliation NCAADivisionIColors YellowandBlueNickname JackrabbitsHomeFacility FrostArena(6,500)President Dr.DavidChicoineAthleticDirector JustinSellMedia RelationsWrestlingSID JacobDreyerSIDOfficePhone (605)688-4932SIDFax (605)688-5999SIDE-Mail jacob.dreyer@sdstate.eduInternetAddress gojacks.com

2010-11 SeasonDualRecord 1-13-1ConferenceFinish 0-6(7th)NCAAFinish NACoaching Staff HeadCoach JasonLilesAlmaMater BowlingGreen(1979)RecordatSouthDakotaState 144-131-5(18years)CareerRecord 233-162-6(27years)WrestlingOfficePhone (605)688-50262011-12 SeasonStartersReturning/Lost 6/4NCAAQualifiersReturning/Lost 0/0All-AmericansReturning/Lost 0/0

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General InformationLocation Madison,Wis.Enrollment 42,099Conference BigTenAffiliation NCAADivisionIColors CardinalandWhiteNickname BadgersHomeFacility UWFieldHouse(10,300)InterimChancellor DavidWardAthleticDirector BarryAlvarezMedia RelationsWrestlingSID JustinMozerSIDOfficePhone (608)262-1811SIDFax (608)262-8184SIDE-Mail jmozer@athletics.wisc.eduInternetAddress uwbadgers.com

2010-11 SeasonDualRecord 11-6-1ConferenceFinish 2-5-1(8th)NCAAFinish 10th(54.5points)Coaching Staff HeadCoach BarryDavisAlmaMater Iowa(1985)RecordatWisconsin 183-124-11(17years)CareerRecord SameWrestlingOfficePhone (608)262-35862011-12 SeasonStartersReturning/Lost 5/5NCAAQualifiersReturning/Lost 2/5All-AmericansReturning/Lost 0/4

2011-12 Opponents

Date:Friday,Jan.13,7p.m.Lincoln,Neb.LastMeeting:Jan.9,2010(L,3-33)CedarFalls,IowaSeriesRecord:NUtrails,8-21-2

General InformationLocation IowaCity,IowaEnrollment 30,893Conference BigTenAffiliation NCAADivisionIColors BlackandGoldNickname HawkeyesHomeFacility Carver-HawkeyeArena(15,500)President SallyMasonAthleticDirector GaryBartaMedia RelationsWrestlingSID ChrisBrewerSIDPhone (319)335-9411SIDE-mail christopher-brewer@hawkeyesports.comSIDFax (319)335-9417Internet hawkeyesports.com

2010-11 SeasonDualRecord 15-0-1ConferenceFinish 8-0(1st)NCAAFinish 3rd(86.5points)Coaching Staff HeadCoach TomBrandsAlmaMater Iowa(1992)RecordatIowa 97-6-1(fiveyears)CareerRecord 114-26-1(sevenyears)WrestlingOfficePhone (319)335-94052011-12 SeasonStartersReturning/Lost 8/2NCAAQualifiersReturning/Lost 7/2All-AmericansReturning/Lost 4/1

General InformationLocation WestLafayette,Ind.Enrollment 39,637Conference BigTenAffiliation NCAADivisionIColors OldGoldandBlackNickname BoilermakersHomeFacility HollowayGymnasiumPresident FranceA.CordovaAthleticDirector MorganJ.BurkeMedia RelationsWrestlingSID TannerLipsettSIDOfficePhone (765)494-3197SIDFax (765)494-5447SIDE-Mail tlipsett@purdue.eduInternetAddress purduesports.com

2010-11 SeasonDualRecord 8-8-1ConferenceFinish 3-5(9th)NCAAFinish T-39th(9points)Coaching Staff HeadCoach ScottHinkelAlmaMater Purdue(1988)RecordatBucknell 41-33-2(fouryears)CareerRecord SameWrestlingOfficePhone (765)494-74172011-12 SeasonStartersReturning/Lost 6/4NCAAQualifiersReturning/Lost 4/3All-AmericansReturning/Lost 1/0

Date:Friday,Jan.20,6p.m.Bloomington,Ind.LastMeeting:Jan.15,2005(W,25-9)Hampton,Va.SeriesRecord:NUleads,10-5-0

General InformationLocation Bloomington,Ind.Enrollment 42,237Conference BigTenAffiliation NCAADivisionIColors Cream and CrimsonNickname HoosiersHomeFacility UniversityGymPresident MichaelA.McRobbieAthleticDirector FredGlassMedia RelationsWrestlingSID KyleKuhlmanSIDPhone (812)855-4770SIDE-mail kkuhlman@indiana.eduSIDFax (812)855-9401Internet iuhoosiers.com

2010-11 SeasonDualRecord 11-8ConferenceFinish 1-7(10th)NCAAFinish 25th(23.5points)Coaching Staff HeadCoach DuaneGoldmanAlmaMater Iowa(1986)RecordatIndiana 243-127-5(19years)CareerRecord SameWrestlingOfficePhone (812)855-69412011-12 SeasonStartersReturning/Lost 4/6NCAAQualifiersReturning/Lost 1/3All-AmericansReturning/Lost 1/1

Date:Sunday,Jan.22,1p.m.NUColiseum,Lincoln,Neb.LastMeeting:Jan.4,1992(W,27-17)Bloomington,Ind.SeriesRecord:NUleads,5-1

General InformationLocation EashLansing,Mich.Enrollment 47,800Conference BigTenAffiliation NCAADivisionIColors GreenandWhiteNickname SpartansHomeFacility JenisonFieldHouse(5,017)President LouAnnaK.SimonAthleticDirector MarkHollisMedia RelationsWrestlingSID BenPhelgarSIDOfficePhone (517)355-2271SIDFax (517)353-9636SIDE-Mail phlegarb@ath.msu.eduInternetAddress msuspartans.com

2010-11 SeasonDualRecord 9-9ConferenceFinish 1-8(11th)NCAAFinish T-43rd(7points)Coaching Staff HeadCoach TomMinkelAlmaMater CentralMichigan(1971)RecordatMichiganState 151-179-4(20years)CareerRecord 166-197-4(22years)WrestlingOfficePhone (517)355-52702011-12 SeasonStartersReturning/Lost 10/0NCAAQualifiersReturning/Lost 5/0All-AmericansReturning/Lost 0/0

Date:Friday,Jan.27,1p.m.EastLansing,Mich.LastMeeting:Jan.18.,1998(L,18-23)IowaCity,IowaSeriesRecord:NUtrails,3-8

Date:Sunday,Jan.29,2p.m.Madison,Wisc.LastMeeting:Jan.21,2011(L,15-22)SeriesRecord:NUtrails,4-8-2

IowaHawkeyes

IndianaHoosiers

PurdueBoilermakers

Michigan StateSpartans

WisconsinBadgers

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2011-12 Opponents

Date:Friday,Feb.3,7p.m.Lincoln,Neb.LastMeeting:Jan.10,2009(W,20-16)CedarFalls,IowaSeriesRecord:NUleads,8-4-1

General InformationLocation UniversityPark,Pa.Enrollment 44,112Conference BigTenAffiliation NCAADivisionIColors BlueandWhiteNickname NittanyLionsHomeFacility RecHall(6,502)President Dr.GrahamSpanierAthleticDirector TimCurleyMedia RelationsWrestlingSID PatrickDonghiaSIDOfficePhone (814)865-1757SIDFax (814)865-1746SIDE-Mail pad11@psu.eduInternetAddress gopsusports.com

2010-11 SeasonDualRecord 17-1-1ConferenceFinish 6-1-1(1st)NCAAFinish 1st(107.5points)Coaching Staff HeadCoach CaelSandersonAlmaMater IowaState(2002)RecordatPennState 30-7-2(Twoyears)CareerRecord 74-17-2(Fiveyears)WrestlingOfficePhone (814)865-96312011-12 SeasonStartersReturning/Lost 7/3NCAAQualifiersReturning/Lost 6/2All-AmericansReturning/Lost 4/1

Date:Sunday,Feb.5,NoonMinneapolis,Minn.LastMeeting:Dec.9,2010(L,8-26)Lincoln,Neb.SeriesRecord:NUtrails,19-48-0

General InformationLocation Minneapolis,Minn.Enrollment 58,064Conference BigTenAffiliation NCAADivisionIColors MaroonandGoldNickname GoldenGophersHomeFacility WilliamsArena(5,840)President EricW.KalerAthleticDirector JoelMaturiMedia RelationsWrestlingSID MichaelLevySIDOfficePhone (612)624-4345SIDFax (612)625-0359SIDE-Mail mdlevy@umn.eduInternetAddress gophersports.com

2010-11 SeasonDualRecord 15-4-1ConferenceFinish 6-1-1(3rd)NCAAFinish 7th(61points)Coaching Staff HeadCoach JRobinsonAlmaMater OklahomaState(1969)RecordatMinnesota 374-127-4(25years)CareerRecord SameWrestlingOfficePhone (612)625-10132011-12 SeasonStartersReturning/Lost 8/2NCAAQualifiersReturning/Lost 7/2All-AmericansReturning/Lost 4/1

Date:Sunday,Feb.19,TBALincoln,Neb.LastMeeting:Jan.23,2011(W,18-15)CedarFalls,IowaSeriesRecord:NUtrails,14-27-1

General InformationLocation CedarFalls,IowaEnrollment 13,201Conference Western WrestlingAffiliation NCAADivisionIColors PurpleandOldGoldNickname PanthersHomeFacility WestGymPresident BenjaminAllenAthleticDirector TroyDannenMedia RelationsWrestlingSID TimGettingSIDOfficePhone (319)273-3642SIDFax (319)273-3602SIDE-Mail tget32@gmail.comInternetAddress unipanthers.com

2010-11 SeasonDualRecord 12-9ConferenceFinish 5-0(2nd)NCAAFinish T-46th(5.5points)Coaching Staff HeadCoach DougSchwabAlmaMater Iowa(2001)RecordatOregonState 12-9(Oneyear)CareerRecord SameWrestlingOfficePhone (319)273-63232010-11 SeasonStartersReturning/Lost 4/6NCAAQualifiersReturning/Lost 2/1All-AmericansReturning/Lost 0/0

Penn StateNittany Lions

MinnesotaGolden Gophers

Northern IowaPanthers

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Huskers Witness History in 100th Season

2010-11 Schedule (14-5, 2-2 Big 12)Date Opponent NU Rank Opp Rank ResultNov. 21 Pittsburgh# 14 20 L, 10-22Nov. 21 Ohio State# 14 12 W, 24-11Nov. 27 Bucknell 14 - W, 19-16Nov. 27 South Dakota State 14 - W, 36-6Dec. 3 Northern Colorado 15 - W, 34-6Dec. 4 Wyoming 15 - W, 20-12Dec. 9 Minnesota 15 3 L, 8-26Dec. 11 Oregon State 15 12 W, 17-16Dec. 29-30 Midlands Championships$ 15 - 9th, 63 pts.Jan. 15 Utah Valley% 16 - W, 22-12Jan. 15 Stanford% 16 - W, 19-17Jan. 15 Brown% 16 - W, 37-3Jan. 21 Wisconsin 16 4 L, 15-22Jan. 23 Northern Iowa 16 - W, 18-15Jan. 28 Oklahoma^ 16 11 L, 16-17Jan. 30 Missouri^ 16 7 W, 17-16Feb. 4 Arizona State 14 - W, 35-8Feb. 6 Oklahoma State^ 14 5 L, 10-22Feb. 12 North Carolina 14 - W, 31-6Feb. 20 Iowa State^ 13 17 W, 21-14March 5 Big 12 Championships* 13 - 4th, 46.5 pts.March 18-20 NCAA Championships() 13 - 12th, 43.5 pts.

Home matches in Bold. #-Buckeye Duals in Columbus, Ohio; $-Evanston, Ill.; %-Lone Star Duals in Grand Prairie, Texas; ^-Big 12 Conference Dual; *-Ames, Iowa; ()-Philadelphia, Pa.

The 2011 Nebraska wrestling team produced something never before accomplished in its first 99 years as a program: a two-time national champion. Jordan Burroughs highlighted an historic year for the Husker wrestling program after capturing his second national championship by going a perfect 36-0. Burroughs was a force in a lineup that went 14-5 in dual competition and finished 12th (43.5 points) at the NCAA Championships for the second straight season. What made Burroughs’ journey to the top so special were the obstacles he overcame to reach the pinnacle of collegiate wrestling. In 2009, Burroughs suffered a season-ending knee injury against Central Michigan’s Steve Brown on Dec. 19, which required months of rehabilitation. Burroughs was granted a medical redshirt and returned for his senior season with the motivation to return to the top. Burroughs finished the year with his second undefeated season and topped it off with a major decision victory over Tyler Caldwell of Oklahoma in the 165-pound finals of the NCAA Championships in Philadelphia, Pa., just 30 minutes from Burroughs’ hometown. His name will be etched in the Husker record books at No. 4 in career wins (128) and tied for fifth in duals wins (62). Burroughs became the 19th Husker wrestler ever to win 100 matches with his victory over Corey Lear of Bucknell on Nov. 27, 2010 and joined an even more prestigious group after the season as he was awarded the Hodge Trophy, given annually to the nation’s most outstanding wrestler. Burroughs is Nebraska’s first Hodge Trophy winner. “It’s meant so much to have Jordan in our program,” Nebraska coach Mark Manning said. “He’s a very talented kid, but he’s worked extremely hard to get to this level. He deserves all the things he received. He earned it.” The Huskers qualified seven wrestlers for the NCAA Championships, extending their streak to 26 seasons qualifying at least five wrestlers for the national tournament. Burroughs was joined in Philadelphia by redshirt freshman David Klingsheim (125), sophomore Ridge Kiley (133), senior Mike Koehnlein (141), sophomore Josh Ihnen (184), senior Andy Johnson (197) and junior Tucker Lane (HWT). Both Ihnen and Lane were on the cusp of earning All-America honors, but came up one match short of the medals stand. Ihnen finished the NCAA Tournament with a 3-2 record and saw his season come to an end with a 4-3 loss to No. 1 seed Christopher Honeycutt of Edinboro. Lane dropped two straight matches after reaching the quarterfinals to No. 3 Ryan Flores of American and Spencer Myers of Maryland. Along with Burroughs, the Huskers had two seniors end their careers at the NCAA Championships. Johnson returned to the team after a year away from the

sport and quickly became a force to be reckoned with at the 197-pound weight class. The Yankton, S.D., native finished with a 28-13 record and was ranked as high as No. 13 in the country at his weight class. Koehnlein, a junior college transfer, finished the year with a 17-15 overall record, and started every dual at 141 pounds during his two seasons as a Husker. Nebraska began the season ranked No. 14 in the NWCA Coach Poll and would face off against two nationally ranked opponents at the Buckeye Duals in Columbus, Ohio to open the season. The Huskers were knocked off in their first dual of the season by No. 20 Pittsburgh, but responded that same day with a victory over future Big Ten foe Ohio State, 24-11. The No. 12 Buckeyes weren’t able to hold back the Huskers, as three out of the last four matches were won by NU to take control of the dual. The win over the Buckeyes sparked a five-dual winning streak for NU. A trip home to Lincoln for the home opener against Bucknell and South Dakota State awaited Manning and Nebraska, and the Huskers didn’t disappoint. In the first dual against Bucknell, late heroics from Lane at the heavyweight position propelled NU to a 19-16 victory over the Bison. Trailing by a point in the team race, Lane earned a major decision over Conor Sweeney (BU) to bring the Huskers back. Lane, a Redvale, Colo., native had three major decision victories during a season which saw him finish with a 27-9 record. A trip west was on tap for NU as they would take on the Northern Colorado Bears and Wyoming in the Huskers’ next two duals. Redshirt freshman Cody Compton recorded his first varsity victory and was one of eight wrestlers to earn a win in Nebraska’s 34-6 stomping of the Bears. The next day, Nebraska traveled to Laramie, Wyo., for a dual against the Cowboys. Ranked by some wrestling publications, the Cowboys provided stiff competition for Manning and company on the road. The Huskers jumped on the Cowboys right out of the gates, recording a victory from Johnson and a major-decision win by Lane to jump out to a 7-0 lead, which catapulted the Huskers to a 20-12 win. The triumph in Laramie improved NU’s record to 5-1 and would set them up for their toughest match of the season up to that point against No. 3 Minnesota at the NU Coliseum. Against the Gophers, Burroughs continued his monster season by beating No. 6 Cody Yohn by technical fall, 23-7. Compton was the only other Husker to record a victory with his 6-4 decision over Alec Ortiz at 157 pounds as NU dropped the match, 22-8. Nebraska wouldn’t have long to think about the Minnesota dual with No. 12 Oregon State coming to the NU Coliseum just two days later. The Beavers featured a strong lineup that included five nationally ranked wrestlers. NU fell behind by six points after Ross Grande was defeated at 149-pounds, but rallied furiously by winning three of the last four duals, including Ihnen’s decisive win over Brice Arand to give the Huskers a 17-16 victory. Next up for the Huskers was a trip to Evanston, Ill., to participate in the prestigious Midlands Championships on the campus of Northwestern University. The Huskers were wrestling at Midlands for the first time since 2001. Burroughs again stole the show by

Jordan Burroughs became Nebraska’s first two-time national champion in 2011 and also won the school’s first Hodge Trophy.

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capturing the 165-pound title by winning his first four matches of the tournament in bonus-point fashion. In the finals, Burroughs beat the defending national champion and No. 1 ranked Andrew Howe of Wisconsin, 10-7, in the finals. For his efforts, Burroughs was awarded the Dan Gable Most Outstanding wrestler award for the tournament. Ihnen joined Burroughs in the finals at Midlands by upsetting No. 4 Grant Gambrall of Iowa in dramatic fashion in the semifinals. Tied at 2-2 after three periods, Ihnen was able to record a takedown and a win in the sudden-victory period to advance to the finals. In the title match, Ihnen dropped a hard-fought match to No. 6 Travis Rutt of Wisconsin, 4-3. Kiley and James Nakashima finished in eighth place at the tournament. Nebraska embarked on a seven-dual road swing next, which saw them go 5-2 including a victory over No. 7 Missouri. The Huskers opened the trip by traveling to Grand Prairie, Texas for a trio of duals against Utah Valley, Stanford and Brown at the Lone Star Duals. NU swept through the triple-header, with its closest match being a 19-17 victory over Stanford. The Huskers took down Utah Valley 22-12, and Brown, 37-3, in the final match. The third and final Big Ten opponent was on tap for Nebraska, as the Huskers traveled to Madison, Wis., to take on the No. 4 Badgers on Jan. 21. NU claimed victories from Burroughs, Koehnlein, Klingsheim and Johnson, but could not pull off the upset falling by the score of 22-15. The Huskers responded two days later with an 18-15 victory over Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Nebraska again entered the final match of the dual trailing by one team point, but Johnson carried the Huskers to victory after his major decision over Jarion Beets at 197 pounds. The win was NU’s 10th dual victory of the season and marked the ninth time since 2000 the Huskers had recorded 10 dual wins. The Huskers finished their seven-dual road swing by opening Big 12 Conference dual action against the Oklahoma Sooners and Missouri Tigers. Both matches were decided by one point, with the Huskers coming out on the winning end against the Tigers. After falling behind the Sooners 17-9, Burroughs broke a streak of five straight OU victories with his 7-3 decision over No. 2 Tyler Caldwell. The victory sparked NU, which won the last two matches at 174 and 184 pounds, but fell one point short of the victory, 17-16. Caleb Kolb defeated Jeff James of Oklahoma, 5-3, while Ihnen took down Erich Schmidtke by major decision, 8-0. Nebraska responded with its own one-point victory over the No. 7 Tigers, which marked the highest ranked opponent NU has defeated since 2008. Ihnen and Johnson both recorded victories over nationally ranked opponents in the 184- and 197-pound matches, respectively, to put away the Tigers, 17-16. The win was NU’s first Big 12 victory of the season. A welcomed return trip home for a pair of matches against Arizona State and Oklahoma State were up next for NU. The Huskers dominated the Sun Devils, 35-8, while not allowing a takedown in the duals first four contests. NU couldn’t find as much luck against the No. 5 Cowboys, falling by 22-10 score.

In its final road dual of the season, NU took down ACC foe North Carolina in dominating fashion. The Huskers won the first six matches of the dual to gain a 21-0 lead, and won by a final count of 31-6. The most impressive win of the day came at 157 pounds where Tyler Koehn pinned No. 20 Coery Mock of North Carolina with only eight seconds remaining in the third period. Nebraska returned home to the Coliseum for senior night against the Iowa State Cyclones for the Huskers’ last Big 12 dual in school history. Three seniors, Mike Koehnlein, Jordan Burroughs and Andy Johnson, were honored before the match as part of Senior Night ceremonies. The Huskers took down the No. 17 Cyclones, 21-14, by winning five of the first six matches to gain a 17-4 lead. Johnson didn’t disappoint in his last match at home by beating No. 14 Jerome Ward, 5-3, to finish the regular season with a 25-9 record. Burroughs finished his home career with a major decision victory over Chris Spangler, 22-8. Burroughs and Klingsheim both claimed titles at the Big 12 Championships for the Huskers before NCAA’s, while Burroughs became only the second Husker all-time to win three Big 12 crowns. Burroughs squeezed by Caldwell from Oklahoma in the finals, 2-1, while Klingsheim made an unprecedented run through his bracket, upsetting two top-10 wrestlers in Oklahoma State’s Jon Morrison and Oklahoma’s Jarrod Patterson in the finals. As a team, the Huskers finished in fourth place with a total of 46.5 points. The Huskers remained outstanding in the classroom as the Nebraska wrestling program ranked eighth in team grade-point average (3.1343) in the NWCA academic rankings, while Lane and Ihnen were both named to the NWCA All-Academic squad. Lane was named a second-team CoSIDA Academic All-American, becoming only the fifth Husker in school history to earn the honor. As a team, Nebraska placed six members on the academic All-Big 12 squad, including first-team members Grande, Ihnen, Koehn, Lane and Nakashima, while Johnson was named to the second team.Josh Ihnen finished his sophomore season one win short of becoming an All-American. The

Sheldon, Iowa native finished the year with a 28-10 overall record.

Andy Johnson finished the season with a 28-13 record at 197 pounds and was one of seven NCAA qualifiers for the Huskers.

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2010-11 Dual Results#14 Nebraska (0-1) ..................................................................................10#20 Pittsburgh .........................................................................................22

Nov. 21, 2010 l St. John Arena l Columbus, Ohio#14 Nebraska (1-1) ..................................................................................24#12 Ohio State ......................................................................................... 11

Nov. 21, 2010 l St. John Arena l Columbus, Ohio Senior Jordan Burroughs had two technical falls and was one of three Huskers to win both matches on the day as the 14th-ranked Nebraska wrestling team opened the dual season by splitting contests with No. 12 Ohio State, 24-11, and No. 20 Pittsburgh, 10-22, at the Buckeye Duals in Columbus, Ohio. Wrestling in a Nebraska uniform for the first time since Dec. 19, 2009, Burroughs (165) was back in full force following his season-ending knee injury the previous year. The Sicklerville, N.J. native led the Huskers to a comeback win over Ohio State with his technical fall victory over Jared Kusar (OSU). Prior to Burroughs’ win, the Huskers had trailed 11-6 through five matches, gaining their two wins at 141 and 149 pounds from senior Mike Koehnlein (141) and sophomore Ross Grande (149). Burroughs’ win tied the dual at 11-11 and began a string of five straight NU victories to close a 24-11 win. Following Burroughs’ technical fall, redshirt freshman Caleb Kolb (174) earned his first varsity win with a 13-5 major decision over Robel Campbell (OSU) to put NU ahead 15-11. Sophomore Josh Ihnen (184) turned in the third-straight Husker win with an 11-4 decision over Peter Capone (OSU), while senior Andy Johnson (197) upset No. 14 Cody Magrum (OSU) by decision, 7-4, and junior Tucker Lane (HWT) downed Jonathan Hiles (OSU), 4-1, to put the Buckeyes away. Earlier in the day, Nebraska was defeated by No. 22 Pittsburgh, 22-10. After falling behind 13-3, Burroughs dominated Adam Counterman (PITT) with a technical fall victory, 25-10, to make it 13-7, but the Huskers only picked up one more win the rest of the way, a 7-5 decision from Ihnen over Max Thomusseit (PITT). Nebraska’s other victory came from Koehnlein, as he downed Mike Tully (PITT) by a 2-1 decision.

125- #18 Anthony Zanetta (PITT) by major dec. over Shawn Nagel (NU), 15-4 ......NU 0, PITT 4133- Shelton Mack (PITT) by dec. over Ridge Kiley (NU), 6-4 .........................NU 0, PITT 7141- Mike Koehnlein (NU) by dec. over Mike Tully (PITT), 2-1 ........................NU 3, PITT 7149- Dane Johnson (PITT) by dec. over Ross Grande (NU), 4-2 ..................NU 3, PITT 10157- Donnie Tasser (PITT) by dec. over Tyler Koehn (NU), 6-2 .....................NU 3, PITT 13165- #2 Jordan Burroughs (NU) by tech. fall over Adam Counterman (Pitt.), 7:00 (25-10) ....NU 7, PITT 13174- #17 Ethan Headlee (PITT) by dec. over Caleb Kolb (NU), 4-0 ..............NU 7, PITT 16184- #10 Josh Ihnen (NU) by dec. over Max Thomusseit (PITT), 7-5 ..........NU 10, PITT 16197- #8 Zac Thomusseit (PITT) by dec. over Andy Johnson (NU), 5-2 ........NU 10, PITT 19HWT- #10 Ryan Tomei (PITT) by dec. over #7 Tucker Lane (NU), 4-1 ........NU 10, PITT 22

125- #5 Logan Stieber (OSU) by tech. fall over Shawn Nagel (NU), 1:12 (17-0) .....NU 0, OSU 5141- Mike Koehnlein (NU) by decision over Collin Palmer (OSU), 7-6 ............NU 3, OSU 5133- #14 Ian Paddock (OSU) by dec. over Ridge Kiley (NU), 10-4 ..................NU 3, OSU 8149- Ross Grande (NU) by dec. over Sean Nemec (OSU), 7-6 .......................NU 6, OSU 8157- #4 Colt Sponseller (OSU) by dec. over Tyler Koehn (NU), 5-2 ..............NU 6, OSU 11165- #2 Jordan Burroughs (NU) by tech. fall over Jared Kusar (OSU), 5:25 (20-5) .....NU 11, OSU 11174- Caleb Kolb (NU) by major dec. over Robel Campbell (OSU), 13-5 ......NU 15, OSU 11184- #10 Josh Ihnen (NU) by dec. over Peter Capone (OSU), 11-4 ...........NU 18, OSU 11197- Andy Johnson (NU) by dec. over #14 Cody Magrum (OSU), 7-4 .........NU 21, OSU 11Hwt- #7 Tucker Lane (NU) by dec. over Jonathan Hiles (OSU), 4-1 ............NU 24, OSU 11

#14 Nebraska (2-1) ..................................................................................19Bucknell ...................................................................................................16

Nov. 27, 2010 l NU Coliseum I Lincoln, Neb.#14 Nebraska (3-1) ..................................................................................36South Dakota State ...................................................................................6

Nov. 27, 2010 l NU Coliseum I Lincoln, Neb. The Nebraska wrestling team used a late rally to take down the Bucknell Bison, 19-16, before defeating the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, 36-6, to pick up their second and third victories of the season in the Huskers’ home opener. Trailing 16-15 entering the last match against Bucknell, NU looked to junior heavyweight Tucker Lane to bring the Huskers back in the deciding match. Lane used a pair of first period takedowns while only giving up three escape points en route to his 12-3 major decision victory over Conor Sweeney (BU). The victory gave the Huskers their 19-16 win. Lane also defeated Kevin Kelly (SDSU) in the day’s last match to be one of only two Nebraska wrestlers to win both of their matches on the day. Lane was dominant in his match as he did not give up a point in a 4-0 shutout against Sweeney. History was made at the NU Coliseum, as Jordan Burroughs won his 100th and 101st career matches to become only the 19th Husker in school history to reach the century mark. The senior was dominant in both of his matches, recording two pins at the 165-pound weight division. In his first match, Burroughs only used 1:05 to pin Corey Lear (BU), while he also won by fall over John Nething II (SDSU) in 4:02. The Huskers also had victories from Ridge Kiley (133), Mike Koehnlein (141) and Josh Ihnen (184) against the Bison. Ihnen defeated Joseph McMullan (BU), 8-3, while Koehnlein took down Zachary Hancock (BU), 5-3. Kiley picked up his first dual win of the season by defeating Alex Pelliccotti (BU). After dropping two of the first three matches against the Jackrabbits, Nebraska reeled off four straight victories to take control of the dual. In addition to Burroughs’ pin, Ross Grande (149), Tyler Koehn (157) and Caleb Kolb (174) all won by decision over their respective opponents to pull away from the Jacks.

125- Derek Reber (BU) by dec. over Shawn Nagel (NU), 10-4 ............................... NU 0, BU 3133- Ridge Kiley (NU) by dec. over Alex Pelliccotti (BU), 5-3 ................................. NU 3, BU 3141- Mike Koehnlein (NU) by dec. over Zachary Hancock (BU), 5-3 ...................... NU 6, BU 3149- #5 Kevin LeValley (BU) by major dec. over Ross Grande (NU), 10-2 ............. NU 6, BU 7157- Brantley Hooks (BU) by dec. over Tyler Koehn (NU), 4-1 ............................. NU 6, BU 10165- #2 Jordan Burroughs (NU) by fall over Corey Lear (BU), 1:05 .................... NU 12, BU 10174- David Thompson (BU) by dec. over Caleb Kolb (NU), 6-4 .......................... NU 12, BU 13184- #10 Josh Ihnen (NU) by dec. over Joseph McMullan (BU), 8-3 .................. NU 15, BU 13197- Jay Hahn (BU) by dec. over Andy Johnson (NU), 11-10 ............................. NU 15, BU 16Hwt- #9 Tucker Lane (NU) by major dec. over Conor Sweeney (BU), 12-3 ........ NU 19, BU 16

125- Aaron Pickrell (SDSU) by dec. over Shawn Nagel (NU), 3-0 ..................... NU 0, SDSU 3133- Ridge Kiley (NU) wins by forfeit .................................................................. NU 6, SDSU 3141- Tony Vaske (SDSU) by dec. over Mike Koehnlein (NU), 13-8 .................... NU 6, SDSU 6149- Ross Grande (NU) by dec. over Andrew Youngblom (SDSU), 4-1 ............. NU 9, SDSU 6157- Tyler Koehn (NU) by dec. over Nick Flynn (SDSU), 7-3 ........................... NU 12, SDSU 6165- #2 Jordan Burroughs (NU) by fall over John Nething II (SDSU), 4:02 ..... NU 18, SDSU 6174- Caleb Kolb (NU) by dec. over David Michaud (SDSU), 10-3 ................... NU 21, SDSU 6184- #10 Josh Ihnen (NU) wins by forfeit ......................................................... NU 27, SDSU 6197- Andy Johnson (NU) wins by forfeit ........................................................... NU 33, SDSU 6Hwt-#9 Tucker Lane (NU) by dec. over Kevin Kelly (SDSU), 4-0 ..................... NU 36, SDSU 6

#15 Nebraska (4-1) ..................................................................................34Northern Colorado ....................................................................................6

Dec. 3, 2010 l Butler-Hancock Sports Pavilion I Greeley, Colo. Behind two pins and one technical fall, the Huskers extended their winning streak to four matches after taking down Northern Colorado, 34-6. Nebraska couldn’t have asked for a better start as Jordan Burroughs (165) kicked off the match with a pin over Rocco DePaolo (UNC) in just 43 seconds to give the Huskers an early six-point lead. After dropping the match at 174 pounds, NU got back on track by winning its next five matches to extend the lead to 28-3. Josh Ihnen (184) got the streak rolling as he won by major decision over Eric Brennan (UNC), 13-4. The win improved Ihnen’s dual record to 5-0 on the season and gave him his second major decision victory of the year. Andy Johnson (197) continued the dominance for the Huskers by defeating Nick Bayer (UNC) by technical fall, 18-2, before junior Tucker Lane (HWT) recorded the second pin of the night for NU over Konner Knudtsen (UNC) in 2:23. The pin was Lane’s fourth of the season. Seeing his first action of the season, sophomore David Klingsheim (125) held off Sam Bauer (UNC) in the third period and used 1:40 of riding time to take the decision, 5-3. Sophomore Ridge Kiley (133) picked up his third dual victory of the season after defeating Michael Balagna (UNC) by major decision, while Ross Grande (149) was victorious over Jacob Milewski (UNC). Nebraska’s last victory came from redshirt freshman Cody Compton (157) in his first varisty match, after he defeated Rodney Dollar (UNC) by decision, 7-4. Compton used two takedowns in the first period and a reversal in the third to put away Dollar and wrap up the Huskers’ 34-6 victory.

165- #2 Jordan Burroughs (NU) by fall over Rocco DePaolo (UNC), 0:43 ............NU 6, UNC 0174- Brandon Kammerzell (UNC) by dec. over Jared Gubbels (NU), 8-3 .............NU 6, UNC 3184- #10 Josh Ihnen (NU) by major dec. over Eric Brennan (UNC), 13-4 ..........NU 10, UNC 3197- Andy Johnson (NU) by tech. fall over Nick Bayer (UNC), 18-2 (4:43) .........NU 15, UNC 3HWT- #8 Tucker Lane (NU) by fall over Konner Knudtsen (UNC), 2:23 ..............NU 21, UNC 3125- Dave Klingsheim (NU) by dec. over Sam Bauer (UNC), 5-3 .......................NU 24, UNC 3133- Ridge Kiley (NU) by major dec. over Michael Balagna (UNC), 14-3 ...........NU 28, UNC 3141- Casey Cruz (UNC) by dec. over Mike Koehnlein (NU), 8-2 ........................NU 28, UNC 6149- Ross Grande (NU) dec. over Jacob Milewski (UNC), 7-3 ...........................NU 31, UNC 6157- Cody Compton (NU) by dec. over Rodney Dollar (UNC), 7-4 .....................NU 34, UNC 6

#15 Nebraska (5-1) ..................................................................................20Wyoming .................................................................................................12

Dec. 4, 2010 l UniWyo Sports Complex I Laramie, Wyo. The 15th-ranked Nebraska wrestling team took down the Wyoming Cowboys, 20-12, to extend its winning streak to five straight duals. Nebraska collected victories in the first two matches to gain a 7-0 lead on the Cowboys and never looked back. In the first match, Andy Johnson (NU) defeated L.J. Helbig (UW) by decision at 197 pounds, 10-4, to get the Huskers rolling. Johnson was followed by a victory from heavyweight Tucker Lane (NU), who took down Joe O’Farrell (UW) by major decision. After dropping the 125-pound match, Mike Koehnlein (NU) defeated Chase Smith (UW), before Ridge Kiley upset 16th-ranked Michael Martinez (UW) at the 133-pound weight division to extend the Huskers’ lead to 13-3, before Wyoming was able to take the next two matches to narrow the margin 13-9. Nebraska took the next two matches, as senior Jordan Burroughs (165) added another major decision to his season total after defeating Patrick Martinez (UW), 19-7. Caleb Kolb (174) got the last points for NU as he won by decision over Dallas Hintz (UW), 7-1. In the dual’s most anticipated match of the night, No. 2 Joe LeBlanc (UW) used a takedown in extra time to defeat No. 10 Josh Ihnen (NU) by the score of 5-3 at 184 pounds.

197- Andy Johnson (NU) by dec. over L.J.Helbig (UW), 10-4 ................................ NU 3, UW 0HWT- #8 Tucker Lane (NU) by major dec. over Joe O’Farrell (UW), 11-3 ............ NU 7, UW 0125- Tyler Cox (UW) by dec. over David Klingsheim (NU), 6-5 .............................. NU 7, UW 3133- Ridge Kiley (NU) by dec. over #16 Michael Martinez (UW), 3-1 .................. NU 10, UW 3141- Mike Koehnlein (NU) by dec. over Chase Smith (UW), 4-1 ......................... NU 13, UW 3149- Cole Dallaserra (UW) by dec. over Ross Grande (NU), 5-1 ......................... NU 13, UW 6157- Shane Onufer (UW) by dec. over Tyler Koehn (NU), 4-2 ............................. NU 13, UW 9

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165- #2 Jordan Burroughs (NU) by major dec. over Patrick Martinez (UW),19-7 ... NU 17, UW 9174- Caleb Kolb (NU) by dec. over Dallas Hintz (UW), 7-1 .................................. NU 20, UW 9184- #2 Joe LeBlanc (UW) by dec. over #10 Josh Ihnen (NU), 5-3 .................. ,NU 20, UW 12

#15 Nebraska (5-2) ....................................................................................8#3 Minnesota ...........................................................................................26

Dec. 9, 2010 I NU Coliseum I Lincoln, Neb. The Huskers saw their five dual winning streak come to an end after falling to the No. 4 Minnesota Gophers, 26-8, in front of 812 fans at the NU Coliseum. The loss dropped NU’s record to 5-2 on the season. After dropping the first two matches at 141 and 149 pounds, Nebraska was able to rebound with two straight victories of their own from redshirt freshman Cody Compton (157) and senior Jordan Burroughs (165) to take their only lead of the night at 8-7. Compton recorded his second dual victory in two tries this season by taking down Alec Ortiz (UM) by decision, 6-4. Leading 4-3 late into the third period, Compton used a takedown with 1:07 left in the match to extend his lead to three points and ice the victory. Burroughs added to his overall fall total for the season after defeating No. 6 Cody Yohn (UM) by technical fall, 23-7 (5:54). After Burroughs’ match, the Huskers couldn’t find the win column, dropping the last six matches of the dual, with five of those matches being by two points or less. The match of the night came at the 133-pound weight division, where Bart Reiter (UM) took on Ridge Kiley to conclude the dual. Kiley was able to tie the score at 3-3 at the end of regulation by gaining the riding time advantage and send the match to overtime. After a scoreless sudden-victory period, Kiley was unable to escape the down position in the second tiebreaker period and lost the match, 4-3. No. 7 Tucker Lane (HWT) saw his five dual winning streak snapped after his sudden-victory loss to No. 11 Tony Nelson (UM), while No. 8 Josh Ihnen (184) dropped his second straight match to No. 15 Kevin Steinhaus (UM) by a 3-2 score.

141- #2 Mike Thorn (UM) by major dec. over Mike Koehnlein (NU), 14-4 ..............NU 0, UM 4149- Danny Zilverberg (UM) by dec. over Ross Grande (NU), 6-2 .........................NU 0, UM 7157- Cody Compton (NU) by dec. over Alec Ortiz (UM), 6-4 ...................................NU 3, UM 7165- #2 Jordan Burroughs (NU) by tech. fall over #6 Cody Yohn (UM), 23-7 (5:54) .......NU 8, UM 7174- #10 Scott Glasser (UM) by dec. over Caleb Kolb (NU), 3-1 ..........................NU 8, UM 10184- #15 Kevin Steinhaus (UM) by dec. over #8 Josh Ihnen (NU), 3-2 ................NU 8, UM 13197- #5 Sonny Yohn (UM) by dec. over Andy Johnson (NU), 2-0 .........................NU 8, UM 16HWT- #11 Tony Nelson (UM) by sudden-victory dec. over #7 Tucker Lane (NU), 3-1 ......NU 8, UM 19125- #6 Zach Sanders (UM) by major dec. over David Klingsheim (NU), 24-12 ...NU 8, UM 23133- Bart Reiter (UM) by sudden-victory dec. over Ridge Kiley (NU), 4-3 ............NU 8, UM 26

#15 Nebraska (6-2) ..................................................................................17#12 Oregon State ....................................................................................16

Dec. 11, 2010 I NU Coliseum I Lincoln, Neb Nebraska won three of the last four matches against the Oregon State Beavers to complete a 17-16 come-from-behind victory at the NU Coliseum. The Huskers jumped out to an early 6-0 lead after Andy Johnson (197) and No. 7 Tucker Lane (HWT) won two close matches to start the dual. Trailing 3-2 entering the third period to Chad Hanke (OSU), Johnson used an escape and a takedown in the third period to go ahead 5-3 and complete the comeback, while Lane used an escape and gained the riding time advantage to put away No. 12 Clayton Jack (OSU), 2-0. Oregon State battled back to take a 12-6 lead after winning the next four matches all by decision, before redshirt freshman Cody Compton got the Huskers back on track at 157 pounds. Compton defeated Alex Elder (OSU) by an 8-6 decision to close the Husker deficit to three at 12-9. Senior Jordan Burroughs then gave the Huskers the lead in the next match at 165 pounds after he defeated Jon Brascetta (OSU) by technical fall, 26-9 (5:17). The victory marked Burroughs’ second straight by technical fall and fifth of the season. With the Huskers leading by two points, the Beavers were able to take the lead in the 174-pound match, as No. 6 Colby Covington (OSU) defeated Caleb Kolb (NU) by major decision to give Oregon State a two-point advantage. With Kolb’s loss, the dual was left in the hands of sophomore Josh Ihnen (NU). The No. 8 wrestler at 184 pounds jumped to an early four-point lead over Brice Arand (OSU) and never looked back, cruising to a 6-2 decision to give the Huskers a 17-16 victory.

197- Andy Johnson (NU) by dec. over Chad Hanke (OSU), 5-4 ...........................NU 3, OSU 0HWT- #7 Tucker Lane (NU) by dec. over #12 Clayton Jack (OSU), 2-0 ...............NU 6, OSU 0125- #13 Jason Lara (OSU) by dec. over David Klingsheim (NU), 7-4 .................NU 6, OSU 3133- #16 Kelly Kubec (OSU) by dec. over Ridge Kiley (NU), 5-3 ..........................NU 6, OSU 6141- #12 Mike Mangrum (OSU) by dec. over Mike Koehnlein (NU), 14-8 ............NU 6, OSU 9149- Scott Sakaguchi (OSU) by dec. over Ross Grande (NU), 6-2 .....................NU 6, OSU 12157- Cody Compton (NU) by dec. over Alex Elder (OSU), 8-6 ...........................NU 9, OSU 12165- #2 Jordan Burroughs (NU) by tech. fall over Jon Brascetta (OSU), 26-9 .....NU 14, OSU 12174- #6 Colby Covington (OSU) by major dec. over Caleb Kolb (NU), 12-3 .....NU 14, OSU 16184- #8 Josh Ihnen (NU) by dec. over Brice Arand (OSU), 6-2 .........................NU 17, OSU 16

#16 Nebraska (7-2) ..................................................................................22Utah Valley ..............................................................................................12#16 Nebraska (8-2) ..................................................................................19Stanford ...................................................................................................17#16 Nebraska (9-2) ..................................................................................37Brown ........................................................................................................3

Jan. 15, 2011 I South Grand Prairie High School Coliseum I South Grand Prairie, Texas The Huskers won all three duals they participated in at the Lone Star Duals in Grand Prairie, Texas. The Huskers defeated Utah Valley, Stanford and Brown to improve their record to 9-2 on the season. In the first dual, the Huskers won the last six matches and rallied back from a 12-0 deficit to defeat the Utah Valley Wolverines, 22-12. Utah Valley jumped out to 12-0 lead in the dual, as the Wolverines took the first four matches by decision. Getting his first start since the South Dakota State match on Nov. 27, Shawn Nagel (125) fell to No. 14 Ben Kjar (UVU) in the dual’s opening match, and was followed by Ridge Kiley (133) who was defeated by No. 14 Flint Ray (UVU) in a tight 2-0 decision. The last two victories for UVU came from Justin Morrill (UVU) who defeated Mike Koehnlein (NU) at 141 pounds, and Josh Wilson (UVU) who took down Ross Grande (NU) at 149 pounds. Nebraska got its first team points from Tyler Koehn (NU) after he defeated Richard Winger (UVU) by decision, 3-0, at 157 pounds. Koehn was followed by senior Jordan Burroughs (NU) who took down Jeb Clark (UVU) by major decision to pull the Huskers within five points of the Wolverines at 12-7. The Huskers pulled within two points of the Wolverines when Caleb Kolb (NU) used a takedown with eight seconds remaining in the third period to defeat Brad Darrington (UVU) at 174 pounds, 4-2. Nebraska took the lead in the dual when No. 11 Josh Ihnen (NU) defeated Casen Eldredge (UVU) by decision to give NU a 13-12 lead. In the last two matches, Andy Johnson (NU) and Tucker Lane (NU) were dominant, as they extended the Huskers’ lead to 22-12. Johnson won his sixth dual match of the season by defeating Trevor Rupp (UVU), 7-2, while Lane collected his fourth pin of the season over Christian Denny (UVU) in 2:38. In their match against Stanford, the Huskers used a technical fall victory from Lane (NU) to rally back and defeat the Cardinal by a 19-17 count. Entering the 184-pound match trailing by three team points, Ihnen tied the dual with his 2-1 victory over Spence Patrick of Stanford. NU couldn’t pull ahead in the next match as Johnson (197) fell to No. 10 Zack Giesen (Stanford) by a 10-4 decision to give the Cardinal a three-point lead. With the Huskers needing a bonus-point victory to win the dual, Lane came through by defeating Alen Yen (Stanford), 18-2, in the heavyweight bout. The dual-clinching victory gave Lane his first technical fall of the season. Earlier in the dual, Ridge Kiley (NU) got the Huskers their first three points with his upset of No. 18 Justin Paulsen (Stanford) in the second sudden-victory period, while Mike Koehnlein (NU) picked up his second victory of the day by taking down Jordan Gray (Stanford) at 141 pounds. Jordan Burroughs was the other Husker to get a win, as he defeated Garrett Schaner (Stanford) by technical fall, 24-7. In their last dual of the night, the Huskers jumped on the Brown Bears right out of the gate by winning the first three matches. David Klingsheim (125), Kiley (133) and Koehnlein (141) gave the Huskers a 10-0 lead, before Brown’s Giuseppi Lanzi defeated Ross Grande to put the Bears on the scoreboard. After Grande’s defeat, the Huskers won the last six matches of the dual, with four of those being bonus-point victories. Burroughs pinned Dave Foxen (BU) for his sixth pin of the season, while Cody Compton (NU) defeated Pat Labuz (BU) at the 157-pound match for his first victory of the day. The Huskers also got major decision victories from Kolb, Ihnen and Lane to round out the action. Burroughs, Lane and Ihnen all went 3-0 on the day for Nebraska.

125- #14 Ben Kjar (UVU) by dec. over Shawn Nagel (NU), 6-1 ............................NU 0, UVU 3133- #14 Flint Ray (UVU) by dec. over Ridge Kiley (NU), 2-0 ...............................NU 0, UVU 6141- Justin Morrill (NU) by dec. over Mike Koehnlein (NU), 6-3 ............................NU 0, UVU 9149- Josh Wilson (UVU) by dec. over Ross Grande (NU), 4-1 ...........................NU 0, UVU 12157-Tyler Koehn (NU) by dec. over Richard Winger (UVU), 3-0 .........................NU 3, UVU 12165-#1 Jordan Burroughs (NU) by major dec. over Jeb Clark (UVU), 21-8 ........NU 7, UVU 12174- Caleb Kolb (NU) by dec. over Brad Darrington (UVU), 4-2 .......................NU 10, UVU 12184- #11 Josh Ihnen (NU) by dec. over Casen Eldredge (UVU), 6-1 ...............NU 13, UVU 12197- Andy Johnson (NU) by dec. over Trevor Rupp (UVU), 7-2 .......................NU 16, UVU 12HWT- #11 Tucker Lane (NU) by fall over Christian Denny (UVU), 2:38 ............NU 22, UVU 12

125- #6 Ryan Mango (Stanford) by tech. fall over Shawn Nagel (NU), 20-5 ..NU, 0, Stanford 5133- Ridge Kiley (NU) by double sudden-victory over #18 Justin Paulsen (Stanford), 6-4 ......NU, 3, Stanford 5141- Mike Koehnlein (NU) by dec. over Jordan Gray (Stanford), 4-2 ..............NU 6, Stanford 5149- Timmy Boone (Stanford) by tiebreaker over Ross Grande (NU), 3-2 .................NU 6, Stanford 8157- Kyle Meyer (Stanford) by tiebreaker over Cody Compton (NU), 5-2 .....NU 6, Stanford 11165- #1 Jordan Burroughs (NU) by tech. fall over Garrett Schaner (Stanford), 24-7 .........NU 11, Stanford 11174- #6 Nick Amuchastegui (Stanford) by dec. over Caleb Kolb (NU), 5-2 ............NU 11, Stanford 14184- #11 Josh Ihnen (NU) by dec. over Spence Patrick (Stanford), 2-1 .....NU 14, Stanford 14197- #10 Zack Giesen (Stanford) by dec. over Andy Johnson (NU), 10-4 ......NU 14, Stanford 17HWT- #11 Tucker Lane (NU) by tech. fall over Alen Yen (Stanford), 18-2 .......NU 19, Stanford 17

125- David Klingsheim (NU) by dec. over Billy Watterson (BU), 6-1 ....................... NU 3, BU 0133- Ridge Kiley (NU) by dec. over Cort Choate (BU), 4-0 ..................................... NU 6, BU 0141- Mike Koehnlein (NU) by major dec. over CJ Howard (BU), 18-5 .................. NU 10, BU 0149- Giuseppi Lanzi (BU) by dec. over Ross Grande (NU), 8-3 ............................ NU 10, BU 3157- Cody Compton (NU) by dec. over Pat Labuz (BU), 9-2 ................................ NU 13, BU 3

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165- #1 Jordan Burroughs (NU) by fall over Dave Foxen (BU), 1:36 .................... NU 19, BU 3174- Caleb Kolb (NU) by major dec. over Jeff Lemmer (BU), 13-4 ....................... NU 23, BU 3184- #11 Josh Ihnen (NU) by major dec. over Brandon Vorrius (BU), 16-3 .......... NU 27, BU 3197- Andy Johnson (NU) wins by forfeit ................................................................ NU 33, BU 3HWT- #11 Tucker Lane (NU) by major dec. over Tyler Cowman (BU), 12-2 ......... NU 37, BU 3

#16 Nebraska (9-3) ..................................................................................15#4 Wisconsin ...........................................................................................22

Jan. 21, 2011 l UW Field House I Madison, Wis. The Huskers had their four-dual winning streak snapped against No. 4 Wisconsin, 22-15, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin opened the dual with a victory by pin from Kalvin York (UW) at 157 pounds over Nebraska’s Cody Compton to give the Badgers a 6-0 lead. Following the pin, No. 1 Jordan Burroughs won by forfeit at 165 pounds to tie the score at 6-6. At 174 pounds, No. 19 Ben Jordan (UW) regained the lead for the Badgers after holding off a late takedown attempt from Caleb Kolb (NU) with less than 10 seconds remaining in the match. After No. 10 Josh Ihnen (NU) dropped the 184-pound match to No. 4 Josh Rutt, Andy Johnson (NU) used a strong third period, as he scored eight points in the final two minutes, to defeat Derrick Borlie (UW) by decision, 10-5, at 197 pounds. At the heavyweight match, No. 10 Tucker Lane (NU) was upset by No. 19 Eric Bugenhagen (UW) in the tiebreaker period, 2-1. Lane, who was unable to escape in the first tiebreaker period, let Bugenhagen escape in the second tiebreaker period, but wasn’t able to score a takedown and dropped the match. The Huskers were able to win two of the next three matches, as David Klingsheim (NU) and Mike Koehnlein (NU) both won at their respective weight classes. Klingsheim defeated Tom Kelliher (UW) by decision, 3-0, in the 125-pound match, while Koehnlein was dominant in his victory over Danny Arnel (UW) at 141 pounds. The two victories pulled the Huskers within four team points at 19-15, needing a bonus-point victory at the 149-pound match to win or tie. At 149 pounds, Ross Grande (NU) was unable to score the bonus point victory the Huskers needed after falling to Shawn Perry (UW) by decision, 6-2.

157- Kalvin York (UW) by fall over Cody Compton (NU), 3:32 ............................... NU 0, UW 6165- #1 Jordan Burroughs (NU) wins by forfeit ...................................................... NU 6, UW 6174- #19 Ben Jordan (UW) by dec. over Caleb Kolb (NU), 2-1 .............................. NU 6, UW 9184- #4 Travis Rutt (UW) by dec. over #12 Josh Ihnen (NU), 3-2 ........................ NU 6, UW 12197- Andy Johnson (NU) by dec. over Derrick Borlie (UW), 10-5 ........................ NU 9, UW 12HWT- #19 Eric Bugenhagen by sudden-victory over #10 Tucker Lane (NU), 2-1 ....NU 9, UW 15125- David Klingsheim (NU) by dec. over Tom Kelliher (UW), 3-0 ..................... NU 12, UW 15133- #3 Tyler Graff (UW) by major dec. over Ridge Kiley (NU), 13-5 ................. NU 12, UW 19141- Mike Koehnlein (NU) by dec. over Danny Arnel (UW), 10-4 ...................... NU 15, UW 19149- Shawn Perry (UW) by dec. over Ross Grande (NU), 6-2 ........................... NU 15, UW 22

#16 Nebraska (10-3) ................................................................................18Northern Iowa .........................................................................................15

Jan. 23, 2011 l West Gym I Cedar Falls, Iowa Trailing by one point entering the final match against the Northern Iowa Panthers, Andy Johnson (NU) was able to rally the Nebraska wrestling team back to an 18-15 victory. The dual opened with a pair of ranked wrestlers at the 285-pound weight class in No. 10 Tucker Lane (NU) and No. 16 Christian Brantley (UNI). After no scoring in the first two periods, Lane was able to score an escape and was awarded the riding time point to take the match, 2-0. At 125 pounds, David Klingsheim (NU) was unable to hold off Caleb Flores (UNI) surrendering a takedown with 36 seconds remaining in the third period to give Flores the 2-1 victory. Ridge Kiley (NU) was able to get the Huskers back on track at 133 pounds, defeating Ryan Jauch (UNI), 3-2. After scoring a reversal to take a 2-1 lead, Jauch tied the score at 2-2 after being awarded a stalling point, but Kiley was able to collect over a minute of riding time and took the match, 3-2. After Kiley’s victory, the Huskers dropped three-straight decisions and fell behind by six points in the team score at 12-6, before senior Jordan Burroughs (NU) recorded his ninth technical fall victory of the season to pull the Huskers within one. Burroughs was dominant in his victory over John Simon (UNI), recording five takedowns in the first period en route to a 21-5 win. Following Burroughs’ win, sophomore Caleb Kolb (NU) regained the lead for NU after defeating Brice Wolf (UNI) by decision, 5-3, at 174 pounds. Kolb used two second period takedowns to give the Huskers a 14-12 lead in the team score. The lead didn’t last long for NU, as No. 14 Ryan Loder (UNI) upset No. 12 Josh Ihnen (NU) at 184 pounds, 5-0, to set up the deciding match at 197 pounds. In that match, Johnson (NU) used three takedowns and two near falls to defeat Jarion Beets (UNI) by major decision, 12-0, and give NU the 18-15 victory.

HWT- #10 Tucker Lane (NU) by dec. over #16 Christian Brantley (UNI), 2-0 ....... NU 3, UNI 0125- Caleb Flores (UNI) by dec. over David Klingsheim (NU), 2-1 ........................ NU 3, UNI 3133- Ridge Kiley (NU) by dec. over Ryan Jauch (UNI), 3-2 .................................... NU 6 UNI 3141- Joey Lazor (UNI) by dec. over Mike Koehnlein (NU), 17-13 .......................... NU 6, UNI 6149- Brett Robbins (UNI) by dec. over Ross Grande (NU), 6-2 ............................. NU 6, UNI 9157- David Bonin (UNI) by dec. over Tyler Koehn (NU), 6-1 ................................ NU 6, UNI 12165- #1 Jordan Burroughs (NU) by tech. fall over John Simon (UNI), 21-5 ....... NU 11, UNI 12174- Caleb Kolb (NU) by dec. over Brice Wolf (UNI), 5-3 .................................. NU 14, UNI 12184- #14 Ryan Loder (UNI) by dec. over #12 Josh Ihnen (NU), 5-0 .................. NU 14, UNI 15197- Andy Johnson (NU) by maj. dec. over Jarion Beets (UNI), 12-0 ................ NU 18, UNI 15

#16 Nebraska (10-4) ................................................................................16#11 Oklahoma .........................................................................................17

Jan. 28, 2011 l McCasland Field House I Norman, Okla. The Huskers fell to the No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners,17-16, in Norman Okla. The Sooners were able to hold off the Huskers, who won the last three matches of the dual. NU dropped to 10-4 and 0-1 in the Big 12 Conference. Nebraska raced out to a 6-0 lead after Andy Johnson (NU) and Tucker Lane (NU) won the first two matches of the dual. Johnson won his fourth straight match and 21st overall after defeating Keldrick Hall (OU) at the 197-pound weight class, 8-2, while Lane upset No. 10 Nathan Fernandez (OU) by decision, 4-1, for his third victory of the season over a nationally ranked opponent. The Huskers weren’t able to keep a hold on the lead after dropping the next five matches to fall behind, 17-6. At 125-pounds, David Klingsheim (NU) fell to No. 7 Jarrod Patterson (OU) by decision, 5-0, before Ridge Kiley (NU) was defeated by No. 19 Jordan Keller (OU) in a tight, 4-2, battle. After back-to-back major decision victories by Oklahoma, No. 1 Jordan Burroughs (165) got the Huskers back on track by defeating No. 2 Tyler Caldwell (OU) by decision, 7-3, to bring the Huskers within eight points at 17-9. Caleb Kolb (NU) pulled the Huskers within five points with one match remaining after defeating Jeff James (OU) at 174 pounds by decision, 5-3. After James tied the score at 3-3 with the riding time point at the end of regulation, Kolb was able to take down James in the first sudden-victory period to secure the win. In the last match of the dual, No. 13 Josh Ihnen (NU) broke a two-match losing streak by defeating No. 17 Erich Schmidtke (OU) by major decision, 8-0. The major decision victory wasn’t enough to close the gap on the Sooners, as the Huskers fell by the score of 17-16.

197- Andy Johnson (NU) by dec. over Keldrick Hall (OU), 8-2 ................................NU 3, OU 0HWT- #12 Tucker Lane (NU) by dec. over #10 Nathan Fernandez (OU), 4-1 .........NU 6, OU 0125- #7 Jarrod Patterson (OU) by dec. over David Klingsheim (NU), 5-0 ...............NU 6, OU 3133- #19 Jordan Keller (OU) by dec. over Ridge Kiley (NU), 4-2 ............................NU 6, OU 6141- #6 Zack Bailey (OU) by major dec. Mike Koehnlein (NU), 12-3 ....................NU 6, OU 10149- Matt Lester (OU) by major dec. Ross Grande (NU), 9-0 ...............................NU 6, OU 14157- #11 Chase Nelson (OU) by dec. over Tyler Koehn (NU), 6-4 ........................NU 6, OU 17165- #1 Jordan Burroughs (NU) by dec. over #2 Tyler Caldwell (OU), 7-3 ...........NU 9, OU 17174- Caleb Kolb (NU) by dec. over Jeff James (OU), 5-3 ...................................NU 12, OU 17184- #13 Josh Ihnen (NU) by major dec. over #17 Erich Schmidtke (OU), 8-0 ..... NU 16, OU 17

#16 Nebraska (11-4) ................................................................................17#7 Missouri ..............................................................................................16

Jan. 30, 2011 l Hearnes Center I Columbia, Mo. Nebraska picked up its first conference dual victory of the season by upsetting the No. 7 Missouri Tigers, 17-16, at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo. Missouri marked the highest ranked opponent defeated by Nebraska since the Huskers beat No. 7 Minnesota, 21-18, on Dec. 21, 2008. Missouri controlled the dual early capturing three of the first four matches and taking a 10-3 lead. David Klingsheim (NU) battled No. 9 Alan Waters (MU) at 125 pounds to open the dual, but couldn’t pull off the upset, falling by decision, 5-3. NU was able to even the score at 3-3 when Ridge Kiley (NU) took down Nathan McCormick (MU), 4-0, at 133 pounds. After a scoreless first period, Kiley was dominant in the final two periods scoring a reversal and a penalty point (locked hands) en route to the victory. With the score tied, MU regained the lead after scoring victories at 141 and 149 pounds, but NU responded with two wins of its own from Tyler Koehn (NU) and No. 1 Jordan Burroughs (NU). Koehn used two first period takedowns to take control early against Giorgio Gregoris (MU) at 157 pounds and took the match by decision, 9-4. Burroughs defeated his second nationally ranked opponent of the weekend by taking down No. 11 Zach Toal (MU) by technical fall, 26-11, at 165 pounds. With a one-point advantage in the team score, the Huskers weren’t able to keep a hold on the lead after No. 20 Dorian Henderson (MU) edged Caleb Kolb (NU), 4-2, at 174 pounds. Trailing by two-points, No. 13 Josh Ihnen (NU) defeated No. 15 Mike Larson in a tight 2-1 battle at 184 pounds to give NU the lead for good. Ihnen used the riding time point to secure the victory after accumulating 1:48 of riding time in the third period. Andy Johnson (NU) extended the Huskers’ lead to four points at 197 pounds by upsetting No. 10 Brent Haynes (MU) for his fifth straight victory. Entering the third period trailing 1-0, Johnson rallied back with two takedowns in the final period to take the match by decision, 5-3. Nebraska was able to hold on for the 17-16 victory despite No. 12 Tucker Lane (NU) falling to No. 4 Dom Bradley (MU) by decision, 5-4, at the heavyweight spot.

125- #9 Alan Waters (MU) by dec. over David Klingsheim (NU), 5-3 ......................NU 0, MU 3133- Ridge Kiley (NU) by dec. over Nathan McCormick (MU), 4-0 .........................NU 3, MU 3141- #12 Todd Schavrien (MU) by major dec. over Mike Koehnlein (NU), 11-1 ......NU 3, MU 7149- Kyle Bradley (MU) by dec. over Ross Grande (NU), 8-6 ...............................NU 3, MU 10157- Tyler Koehn (NU) by dec. over Giorgio Gregoris (MU), 9-4 ..........................NU 6, MU 10165- #1 Jordan Burroughs (NU) by tech. fall over #11 Zach Toal (MU), 26-11 ....NU 11, MU 10174- #20 Dorian Henderson (MU) by dec. over Caleb Kolb (NU), 4-2 ................NU 11, MU 13184- #13 Josh Ihnen (NU) by dec. over #15 Mike Larson (MU), 2-1 ...................NU 14, MU 13197- Andy Johnson (NU) by dec. over #10 Brent Haynes (MU), 5-3 ...................NU 17, MU 13HWT- #4 Dom Bradley (NU) by dec. over #12 Tucker Lane (NU), 5-4 ................NU 17, MU 16

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#14 Nebraska (12-4) ................................................................................35Arizona State .............................................................................................8

Feb. 4, 2011 I NU Coliseum l Lincoln, Neb. The Huskers didn’t allow a takedown in their first four matches en route to a dominating performance over the Arizona State Sun Devils, 35-8, at the NU Coliseum. The Huskers jumped on the Sun Devils early, as Ross Grande (NU) broke his seven-dual losing streak with a 7-2 decision over Tai Fukumoto (ASU) at 149 pounds. The sophomore used a takedown in each period to claim the victory over Fukumoto. After Tyler Koehn’s (NU) win by forfeit at 157 pounds, No. 1 Jordan Burroughs stretched the Huskers’ lead to 14-0 with his 11th technical fall victory of the season over Te Edwards (ASU). After a slow start that saw Burroughs with a 2-1 lead after the first period, the senior erupted in the last two periods and pulled away for the win, 21-6. At 174 pounds, Caleb Kolb (NU) won by forfeit and was followed by No. 10 Josh Ihnen (NU) at 184 pounds, where he shut out Jake Meredith (ASU), 5-0, to extend Nebraska’s lead to 23-0. Newly ranked Andy Johnson (NU) continued his strong wrestling at 197 pounds, as he defeated Luke Macchiaroli (ASU), by decision, 3-1. ASU got its only two victories of the dual in the next two matches as Levi Cooper (ASU) upset No. 10 Tucker Lane (NU) in the sudden-victory period, and No. 2 Anthony Robles won by technical fall over freshman Shawn Nagel (NU) at 125-pounds. Nebraska finished the dual with back-to-back victories from Ridge Kiley (NU) and Mike Koehnlein (NU). Kiley gave the Huskers their second shutout of the dual by blanking Kalin Goodsite (ASU), 4-0, while Koehnlein finished the dual in style by pinning Carlos Castro (ASU) in 6:20 at 141 pounds.

149- Ross Grande (NU) by dec. over Tai Fukumoto (ASU), 7-2 ........................... NU 3, ASU 0157- Tyler Koehn (NU) by forfeit ............................................................................ NU 9, ASU 0165- Jordan Burroughs (NU) by tech. fall over Te Edwards (ASU), 21-6 ............ NU 14, ASU 0174- Caleb Kolb (NU) by forfeit ........................................................................... NU 20, ASU 0184- #10 Josh Ihnen (NU) by dec. over Jake Meredith (ASU), 5-0 ..................... NU 23, ASU 0197- #14 Andy Johnson (NU) by dec. over Luke Macchiaroli (ASU), 3-1 ............ NU 26, ASU 0HWT- Levi Cooper (ASU) by sudden-victory dec. over #10 Tucker Lane, 3-1 .... NU 26, ASU 3125- #2 Anthony Robles (ASU) by tech. fall over Shawn Nagel (NU), 18-0 ........ NU 26, ASU 8133- Ridge Kiley (NU) by dec. over Kalin Goodsite (ASU), 4-0 ........................... NU 29, ASU 8141- Mike Koehnlein (NU) by fall over Carlos Castro (ASU), 6:20 ...................... NU 35, ASU 8

#14 Nebraska (12-5) ................................................................................10#5 Oklahoma State .................................................................................22

Feb. 6, 2011 l NU Coliseum I Lincoln, Neb. The Nebraska wrestling team dropped its conference home opener after falling to the Oklahoma State Cowboys, 22-10. The dual started with Nebraska senior Mike Koehnlein (NU) upsetting No. 17 Josh Kindig (OSU) at 141-pounds by decision, 10-4. Trailing 2-1 entering the second period, Koehnlein used two takedowns and an escape to take the lead at 7-4. Koehnlein then scored a two-point near fall in the final seconds of the match to extend his lead to 10-4 with the riding-time advantage. Oklahoma State responded with two victories of its own at 149 and 157 pounds to regain the lead at 6-3. Ross Grande (NU) battled No. 10 Jamal Parks (OSU) for the entire match, but fell to the nationally ranked wrestler by a 2-0 count. At 157, No. 16 Neil Erisman (OSU) defeated Tyler Koehn (NU) by decision, 7-1. No. 1 Jordan Burroughs (NU) picked up his 27th-straight victory of the season by defeating No. 12 Dallas Bailey (OSU) by major decision at 165-pounds, 21-9. The Huskers were not able to keep the momentum after Burroughs’ victory, dropping three straight matches to nationally ranked opponents. No. 17 Mike Benefiel (OSU) defeated Caleb Kolb (NU) by decision, 11-5, at 174 pounds, while No. 11 Chris Perry (OSU) edged No. 10 Josh Ihnen (NU) at 184, 3-2. With Perry leading 2-1 heading into the third period, Ihnen was able to get an escape in the third to tie the match at 2-2, but wasn’t able to get the takedown he needed as Perry held the riding time advantage (1:34), which ended up being the deciding point. At 197 pounds, No. 14 Andy Johnson saw his six-match winning snapped when he fell to No. 3 Clayton Foster (OSU), 4-0. In the first period, Johnson was on the attack and nearly caught Foster on his back, but the senior couldn’t capitalize on numerous shot attempts at Foster’s legs. Foster used an escape and a takedown in the second period to take control of the match between the two ranked wrestlers. The Huskers got their final victory of the dual from junior Tucker Lane (NU) at the heavyweight spot. Lane earned an escape in the third period and owned the riding-time advantage (1:56) in route to his 2-0 decision over Blake Rosholt (OSU). NU dropped the final two matches of the dual to a pair of top-10 opponents. At 125 pounds, David Klingsheim (NU) fell to No. 8 Jon Morrison (OSU), 4-2, while No. 1 Jordan Oliver (OSU) remained perfect on the season with his victory over Ridge Kiley (NU) at 133 pounds.

141- Mike Koehnlein (NU) by dec. over #17 Josh Kindig (OSU), 10-4 ..................NU 3, OSU 0149- #10 Jamal Parks (OSU) by dec. over Ross Grande (NU), 2-0 ......................NU 3, OSU 3157- #16 Neil Erisman (OSU) by dec. over Tyler Koehn (NU), 7-1 .......................NU 3, OSU 6165- #1 Jordan Burroughs (NU) by major dec. over #12 Dallas Bailey (OSU), 21-9 ...... NU 7, OSU 6174- #17 Mike Benefiel (OSU) by dec. over Caleb Kolb (NU), 11-5 ......................NU 7, OSU 9184- #11 Chris Perry (OSU) by dec. over #10 Josh Ihnen (NU), 3-2 ..................NU 7, OSU 12197- #3 Clayton Foster (OSU) by dec. over #14 Andy Johnson (NU), 4-0 ..........NU 7, OSU 15HWT- #12 Tucker Lane (NU) by dec. over Blake Rosholt (OSU), 2-0 ...............NU 10, OSU 15125- #8 Jon Morrison (OSU) by dec. over Dave Klingsheim (NU), 4-2 .............NU 10, OSU 18133- #1 Jordan Oliver (OSU) by major dec. over Ridge Kiley (NU), 14-3 .........NU 10, OSU 22

#14 Nebraska (13-5) ................................................................................31North Carolina ...........................................................................................6

Feb. 12, 2011 l Carmichael Arena I Chapel Hill, N.C. The Huskers won the first six matches over the North Carolina Tar Heels en route to a 31-6

victory in Chapel Hill, N.C. The Huskers were wrestling in their final road dual of the season. Nebraska opened the dual with a shutout from No. 11 Josh Ihnen (NU) at 184 pounds over Antonio Giorgio (UNC), 6-0. Ihnen’s victory was followed by Andy Johnson (NU) defeating Zac Bennett (UNC) by decision, 10-4, at 197. Both Ihnen and Johnson were coming off losses to nationally ranked opponents against Oklahoma State. At heavyweight, No. 12 Tucker Lane (NU) defeated Ben Brooks (UNC) after Brooks had to withdrawal from the match with an injury in the second period. Leading by 12 points, the Huskers extended the margin to 21-0 with three decisions from David Klingsheim (NU), Ridge Kiley (NU) and Mike Koehnlein (NU). Klingsheim recorded the Huskers second shutout of the dual at 125 pounds when he defeated Jake Corrill (UNC), 6-0. At 133 pounds, Kiley defeated Pat Owens (UNC) by decision 7-1, while Koehnlein won his third straight dual by taking down Mike Rappo (UNC), 10-3. The match of the day came at 157 pounds where Tyler Koehn (NU) upset No. 20 Corey Mock (UNC) by fall with eight seconds left in the final period. Trailing 3-0 entering the third period, Koehn earned an escape point to pull within two points, and then turned a single-leg takedown attempt into a pin to extend the Husker lead to 27-3. No. 1 Jordan Burroughs (NU) recorded his 12th technical fall of the season for the Huskers’ last victory at 165 pounds over Thomas Scotton (UNC), 24-9. The Huskers’ only losses came at 149 and 174 pounds where, Nick Stabile (UNC) defeated Ross Grande (NU), 3-2, and Thomas Ferguson (UNC) took down Caleb Kolb (NU), 3-1.

184 - #11 Josh Ihnen (NU) by dec. over Antonio Giorgio (UNC), 6-0 ....................NU 3, UNC 0197 - #13 Andy Johnson (NU) by dec. over Zac Bennett (UNC), 10-4 ..................NU 6, UNC 0HWT - #12 Tucker Lane (NU) by injury def. over Ben Brooks (UNC) ..................NU 12, UNC 0125 - David Klingsheim (NU) by dec. over Jake Corrill (UNC), 6-0 .....................NU 15, UNC 0133 - Ridge Kiley (NU) by dec. over Pat Owens (UNC), 7-1 ...............................NU 18, UNC 0141 - Mike Koehnlein (NU) by dec. over Mike Rappo (UNC), 10-3 .....................NU 21, UNC 0149 - Nick Stabile (UNC) by dec. over Ross Grande (NU), 3-2 ...........................NU 21, UNC 3157 - Tyler Koehn (NU) by fall over #20 Corey Mock (UNC), 6:52 ......................NU 27, UNC 3165 - #1 Jordan Burroughs (NU) by tech. fall over Thomas Scotton (UNC), 24-9 ........ NU 31, UNC 3174 - Thomas Ferguson (UNC) by dec. over Caleb Kolb (NU), 3-1 ....................NU 31, UNC 6

#13 Nebraska (14-5) ................................................................................21#17 Iowa State .........................................................................................14

Feb. 20, 2011 l NU Coliseum I Lincoln, Neb. Wrestling in dual competition for the last time as a member of the Big 12 Conference, the Nebraska wrestling team took down the No. 17 Iowa State Cyclones, 21-14, in NU’s final regular-season dual. The win capped a 14-5 regular season for the Huskers and evened their record in Big 12 duals to 2-2. In front of 1,158 fans at the NU Coliseum, the Huskers kicked off the dual by honoring three seniors, Mike Koehnlein, Jordan Burroughs and Andy Johnson, as the Huskers celebrated Senior Day. Nebraska fell behind after the first dual when, No. 1 Jon Reader (ISU) stayed unbeaten on the season by defeating Caleb Kolb (NU) by major decision, 16-4, at 174 pounds. The lead wouldn’t last long for ISU, as junior Josh Ihnen (NU) brought the Huskers back with his 17-1 technical fall victory over Cole Shafer (ISU). No. 10 Ihnen jumped on Shafer quickly, recording a takedown and a pair of two-point near falls in the first period to cruise to the dominating victory. Ihnen’s win was the start of five straight for the Huskers, as they extended their lead to 17-4. Johnson (NU) ended his home career as a Husker by defeating No. 14 Jerome Ward (ISU) by decision, 5-3, at 197 pounds. No. 13 Johnson extended his lead to 5-2 in the third period with a takedown with 1:39 remaining in the match, and was able to hold off a late charge from Ward as time expired for the victory. After Johnson’s decision, junior Tucker Lane (NU) used a reversal in the second period to take control in his 3-0 decision over Kyle Simonson (ISU). The Huskers got two more victories from David Klingsheim (NU) and Ridge Kiley (NU) at 125 and 133 pounds, respectively. Klingsheim was able to hold off a late shot attempt from Brandon Jones (ISU) for his 4-3 win, while Kiley used a reversal and gained the riding-time advantage in the third period for his victory over Ben Cash (ISU), 3-0. ISU was able to pull within three points of the Huskers by reeling off three-straight victories of its own. No. 15 Chris Drouin (ISU) took down Koehnlein by major decision at 141 pounds, while Max Mayfield (ISU) defeated Ross Grande at 149 pounds, 8-4. The Huskers’ final loss came at 157 pounds, where Trent Weatherman (ISU) was able to score a takedown 37 seconds into the sudden-victory period against Tyler Koehn (NU). Leading by only three points, the Huskers turned to Burroughs to put the match away and the senior responded. Wrestling in his last home dual, Burroughs defeated Chris Spangler (ISU) by major decision, 22-8. After a scoreless first period, the All-American used eight takedowns in the final two periods to secure the match. Burroughs finished the regular season with a perfect 29-0 record and a 19-0 mark in dual matches. His 62 dual victories placed him in a tie for No. 5 on the all-time duals wins list with Brad Vering (1997-01) and Tolly Thompson (1993-97). His 62-8 mark in dual matches also tied Burroughs with Vering at No. 6 on the career dual winning percentage chart with an .886 clip over his career.

174- #1 Jon Reader (ISU) by major dec. over Caleb Kolb (NU), 16-4 ................... NU 0, ISU 4184- #10 Josh Ihnen (NU) by tech. fall over Cole Shafer (ISU), 17-1 .................... NU 5, ISU 4197- #13 Andy Johnson (NU) by dec. over #14 Jerome Ward (ISU), 5-3............... NU 8, ISU 4HWT- #11 Tucker Lane (NU) by dec. over Kyle Simonson (ISU), 3-0 ...................NU 11, ISU 4125- David Klingsheim (NU) by dec. over Brandon Jones (ISU), 4-3 ................... NU 14, ISU 4133- Ridge Kiley (NU) by dec. over Ben Cash (ISU), 3-0 ..................................... NU 17, ISU 4141- #15 Chris Drouin (ISU) by major dec. over Mike Koehnlein (NU), 13-3 ....... NU 17, ISU 8149- Max Mayfield (ISU) by dec. over Ross Grande (NU), 8-4 ...........................NU 17, ISU 11157- Trent Weatherman (ISU) by sudden-victory dec. over Tyler Koehn (NU), 3-1 .....NU 17, ISU 14165- #1 Jordan Burroughs (NU) by major dec. over Chris Spangler (ISU), 22-8..........NU 21, ISU 14

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Big 12 Championships

Overall Individual Results125 Pounds (Klingsheim - NU - Champion)Pigtail Round#4 David Klingsheim (NU) by dec. over #5 Brandon Jones (ISU), 7-6Semifinals#4 David Klingsheim (NU) by dec. over #1 Jonathon Morrison (OSU), 6-4 (SV)#2 Jarrod Patterson (OU) by dec. over #3 Alan Waters (MU), 1-0 (TB)Finals#4 David Klingsheim (NU) by dec. over #2 Jarrod Patterson (OU), 2-0Consolation#3 Alan Waters (MU) by dec. over #5 Brandon Jones (ISU), 8-2 #3 Alan Waters (MU) by med. forfeit over #1 Jonathon Morrison (OSU) #5 Brandon Jones (ISU) by med. forfeit over #1 Jonathon Morrison (OSU)133 Pounds (Oliver- OSU - Champion)Pigtail Round#5 Ben Cash (ISU) by dec. over #4 Nathan McCormick (MU), 9-6 Semifinals#1 Jordan Oliver (OSU) by fall over #5 Ben Cash (ISU), 0:59#2 Jordan Keller (OU) by dec. over #3 Ridge Kiley (NU), 2-1Finals#1 Jordan Oliver (OSU) by major dec. #2 Jordan Keller (OU), 15-3Consolation#4 Nathan McCormick (MU) by dec. over #3 Ridge Kiley (NU), 3-2#4 Nathan McCormick (MU) by dec. over #5 Ben Cash (ISU), 5-0#3 Ridge Kiley (NU) by major dec. over #5 Ben Cash (ISU), 9-0

141 Pounds (Schavrien - MU - Champion)Pigtail Round#5 Josh Kindig (OSU) by fall over #4 Mike Koehnlein (NU), 2:13Semifinals#1 Zack Bailey (OU) by dec. over #5 Josh Kindig (OSU), 3-2#2 Todd Schavrien (MU) by dec. over #3 Chris Drouin (ISU), 6-3Finals#2 Todd Schavrien (MU) by dec. over #1 Zack Bailey (OU), 3-2Consolation#4 Mike Koehnlein (NU) by dec. over #3 Chris Drouin (ISU), 5-4#5 Josh Kindig (OSU) by dec. over #4 Mike Koehnlein (NU), 9-4149 Pounds (Parks - OSU - Champion)Pigtail Round#4 Max Mayfield (ISU) by dec. over #5 Ross Grande (NU), 2-1 (TB)Semifinals#1 Jamal Parks (OSU) by dec. over #4 Max Mayfield (ISU), 7-4#3 Kyle Bradley (MU) by dec. over #2 Matt Lester (OU), 2-0Finals#1 Jamal Parks (OSU) by dec. over #3 Kyle Bradley (MU), 4-0Consolation#2 Matt Lester (OU) by dec. over #5 Ross Grande (NU), 1-0#2 Matt Lester (OU) by dec. over #4 Max Mayfield (MU), 7-3157 Pounds (Erisman - OSU - Champion)Pigtail Round#4 Trent Weatherman (ISU) by dec. over #5 Tyler Koehn (NU), 3-2Semifinals#1 Neil Erisman (OSU) by major dec. over #4 Trent Weatherman (ISU), 12-4#3 Nick Gregoris (MU) by dec. over #2 Chase Nelson (OU), 4-2 (TB2)

Finals#1 Neil Erisman (OSU) by dec. over Nick Gregoris (MU), 4-2Consolation#2 Chase Nelson (OU) by dec. over #5 Tyler Koehn (NU), 4-1#2 Chase Nelson (OU) by fall over #4 Trent Weatherman (ISU), 1:05165 Pounds (Burroughs - NU - Champion)Pigtail Round#4 Chris Spangler (ISU) by dec. over #5 Dallas Bailey (OSU), 7-5Semifinals#1 Jordan Burroughs (NU) by major dec. over #4 Chris Spangler (ISU), 16-8#2 Tyler Caldwell (OU) by dec. over #3 Zach Toal (MU), 6-0Finals#1 Jordan Burroughs (NU) by dec. over #2 Tyler Caldwell (OU), 2-1Consolation#5 Dallas Bailey (OSU) by dec. over #3 Zach Toal (MU), 5-2#5 Dallas Bailey (OSU) by dec. over #4 Chris Spangler (ISU), 5-4#3 Zach Toal (MU) by injury def. over #4 Chris Spangler (ISU), 5:30

174 Pounds (Reader- ISU - Champion)Pigtail Round#5 Jeff James (OU) by dec. over #4 Caleb Kolb (NU), 2-1Semifinals#1 Jon Reader (ISU) by major dec. over Jeff James (OU), 14-6#2 Mike Benefiel (OSU) by major dec. over #3 Dorian Henderson (MU), 9-0 Finals#1 Jon Reader (ISU) by major dec. over #2 Mike Benefiel (OSU), 14-3Consolation#3 Dorian Henderson (MU) by dec. over #5 Caleb Kolb (NU), 6-2#3 Dorian Henderson (MU) by dec. over Jeff James (OU), 3-1 (SV)184 Pounds (Perry - OSU - Champion)Pigtail Round#5 Cole Shafer (ISU) by fall over #4 Mike Larson (MU), 6:19Semifinals#1 Chris Perry (OSU) by dec. over #5 Cole Shafer (ISU), 3-1#2 Josh Ihnen (NU) by dec. over #3 Erich Schmidtke (OU), 5-1Finals#1 Chris Perry (OSU) by dec. over #2 Josh Ihnen (NU), 3-2 (TB)Consolation#3 Erich Schmidtke (OU) by dec. over #4 Mike Larson (MU), 3-1#3 Erich Schmidtke (OU) by dec. over #5 Cole Shafer (ISU), 3-1197 Pounds (Foster - OSU - Champion)Pigtail Round#4 Brent Haynes (MU) by dec. over #5 Keldrick Hall (OU), 4-2Semifinals#1 Clayton Foster (OSU) by dec. over #4 Brent Haynes (MU), 7-4#3 Jerome Ward (MU) by dec. over #2 Andy Johnson (NU), 3-1Finals#1 Clayton Foster (OSU) by dec. over #3 Jerome Ward (MU), 9-5Consolation#2 Andy Johnson (NU) by fall over #5 Keldrick Hall (OU), 3:15#4 Brent Haynes (MU) by dec. over #2 Andy Johnson (NU), 3-2 (TB)Heavyweight (Zabriskie - ISU - Champion)Pigtail Round#5 Kyle Simonson (ISU) by dec. over #4 Blake Rosholt (OSU), 2-1Semifinals#1 Dom Bradley (MU) by dec. over #5 Kyle Simonson (ISU), 2-1#3 Nathan Fernandez (OU) by fall over #2 Tucker Lane (NU), 5:54Finals#1 Dom Bradley (MU) by dec. over #3 Nathan Fernandez (OU), 3-1 Consolation#2 Tucker Lane (NU) by dec. over #4 Blake Roshholt (OSU), 7-2#2 Tucker Lane (NU) by medical forfeit over #5 Kyle Simonson (ISU)

Team Scoring1. Oklahoma St.-772. Missouri- 603. Oklahoma- 59.54. Nebraska- 46.55. Iowa State- 31

Note: The 2011 Big 12 Championships were hosted by Iowa State University at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa, on March 5, 2011. Total attendance was 5,566.

Team Results

Weight Name Record Place125 David Klingsheim 3-0 First133 Ridge Kiley 1-2 Fourth141 Mike Koehnlein 1-2 Fourth149 Ross Grande 0-2 Fifth157 Tyler Koehn 0-2 Fifth165 Jordan Burroughs 2-0 First174 Caleb Kolb 0-2 Fifth184 Josh Ihnen 1-1 Second197 Andy Johnson 1-2 FourthHWT Tucker Lane 2-1 Third

Individual Husker Results

Josh Ihnen finished in second place at 184 pounds at the 2011 Big 12 Championships in Ames, Iowa.

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NCAA ChampionshipsTeam ScoringMarch 17-19, 2011, Philadelphia, Pa., Wells Fargo Center(Asterisk indicates 2010-11 NU dual opponent)Place Team Points Champions All-Americans1 Penn State 107.5 1 52 Cornell 93.5 1 53 Iowa 86.5 0 54 Oklahoma State* 70.5 1 35 American 65.0 0 36 Arizona State* 62.5 2 37 Minnesota* 61.0 0 58 Lehigh 58.5 1 39 Boise State 57.5 0 310 Wisconsin* 54.5 0 411 Stanford* 44.0 0 312 Nebraska 43.5 1 1T-13 Central Michigan 39.0 0 3T-13 Northwestern 39.0 0 315 Michigan 38.5 1 116 Oklahoma* 38.0 0 317 Kent State 37.0 1 118 Maryland 35.5 0 319 Missouri* 35.0 0 220 Iowa State* 31.5 1 1

Other 2010-11 Dual Opponents 21 Oregon State 26.0 0 128 Wyoming 21.0 0 229 Ohio State 20.5 0 130 Utah Valley 18.5 0 134 Pittsburgh 15.5 0 036 Bucknell 11.5 0 1 T-43 North Carolina 7.0 0 0T-46 Northern Iowa 5.5 0 0T-60 Northern Colorado 2.0 0 0

Individual Husker Results125 PoundsFirst Round: Sean Boyle (Michigan) by dec. over David Klingsheim (NU), 8-1Consolation: Manuel Ramirez (UNCG) by major dec. over David Klingsheim (NU), 19-7

133 PoundsFirst Round: #4 Tyler Graff (Wisconsin) by major dec. over Ridge Kiley (NU), 19-6Consolation: Ridge Kiley (NU) by dec. over Justin Paulsen (Stanford), 4-0Consolation: Flint Ray (Utah Valley) by dec. over Ridge Kiley (NU), 7-0

141 PoundsFirst Round: #1 Kellen Russell (Michigan) by dec. over Mike Koehnlein (NU), 5-3Consolation: Vicente Varela (Hofstra) by major dec. over Mike Koehnlein (NU), 12-1

165 PoundsFirst Round: #1 Jordan Burroughs (NU) by tech. fall over Ethan Headlee (PITT), 23-7Second Round: #1 Jordan Burroughs (NU) by default over Justin Lister (Binghamton)Quarterfinals: #1 Jordan Burroughs (NU) by tech. fall over #8 Scott Winston (Rutgers), 23-8Semifinals: #1 Jordan Burroughs (NU) by major dec. over #5 Colt Sponseller (Ohio St.), 14-6Finals: #1 Jordan Burroughs (NU) by major dec. over #3 Tyler Caldwell (Oklahoma), 11-3

184 PoundsFirst Round: #10 Josh Ihnen (NU) by major dec. over Matt Ryan (West Virginia), 10-0Second Round: #7 Chris Perry (Oklahoma State) by dec. over #10 Josh Ihnen (NU), 5-2Consolation: #10 Josh Ihnen (NU) by major dec. over Erich Schmidtke (Oklahoma), 10-1Consolation: #10 Josh Ihnen (NU) by dec. over Austin Trotman (Appalachain St.), 8-1Consolation: #1 Christopher Honeycutt (Edinboro) by dec. over #10 Josh Ihnen (NU), 4-3

197 PoundsFirst Round: Andy Johnson (NU) by major dec. over Zachary Bennett (North Carolina), 15-3Second Round: #1 Cam Simaz (Cornell) by dec. over Andy Johnson (NU), 8-4Consolation: Andy Johnson (NU) by major dec. over Peter Capone (Ohio State), 12-2Consolation: #9 Sonny Yohn (Minnesota) by dec. over Andy Johnson (NU), 3-1

285 PoundsFirst Round: #11 Tucker Lane (NU) by default over Brett Correll (Buffalo)Second Round: #11 Tucker Lane (NU) by dec. over Brendan Barlow (Kent. St.), 4-2Quarterfinals: #3 Ryan Flores (American) by dec. over #11 Tucker Lane (NU), 5-2Consolation: Spencer Myers (Maryland) by dec. over #11 Tucker Lane (NU), 9-2

Jordan Burroughs defeated Tyler Caldwell (OU) by major decision, 11-3, in the finals of the 165-pound bracket for Burroughs’ second national championship.

Tucker Lane came up one match short of being an All-American after reaching the quarterfinals of the heavyweight bracket.

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Briar Cliff Open (Feb. 5, Sioux City, Iowa, No Team Score)125-Shawn Nagel (1st), 141-Keith Surber (1st), 149-John Svoboda (4th), 157-Cody Compton (1st), Cody Magrew (3rd), 165-Robert Kokesh (1st), 174-Jerad Gubbels (174), 184-James Nakashima (1st), 197-Spener Johnson (3rd),

Big 12 Championships (March 5, Ames, Iowa, 4th-46.5 team points)125-David Klingsheim (1st), 133-Ridge Kiley (4th), 141-Mike Koehnlein (4th), 165-Jordan Burroughs (1st), 184-Josh Ihnen (2nd), 197-Andy Johnson (4th), HWT-Tucker Lane (3rd)

NCAA Championships (March 17-19, Philadelphia, Pa., 12th 43.5 team points)165-Jordan Burroughs (1st)

AwardsBig 12 Wrestler of the Week/MonthDec. 14-Jordan Burroughs (165)Jan. 3-Jordan Burroughs (165)Feb. 7-Mike Koehnlein (141)

Hodge Trophy and InterMat Wrestler of the YearJordan Burroughs (165)

Nebraska Heart and Soul Award and Hero AwardJordan Burroughs (165)

Big 12 Commissioner's Honor RollFall: Stephen Dwyer, Ross Grande, Chris Hacker, Ryne Harris, Josh Ihnen, Andy Johnson, Spencer Johnson, Michael Klinginsmith, Tyler Koehn, Robert Kokesh, Caleb Kolb, Tucker Lane, Livingston Lukow, Shawn Nagel, James Nakashima, Chad Stroh, John Svoboda

Spring: Cody Compton, Michael Dauterive, Skylar Galloway, Ross Grande, Josh Ihnen, Andy Johnson, Spencer Johnson, Michael Klinginsmith, Tucker Lane, Cody Magrew, Shawn Nagel, James Nakashima, John Svoboda

Academic All-Big 12First Team: Ross Grande, Josh Ihnen, Tyler Koehn, Tucker Lane, James NakashimaSecond Team: Andy Johnson

Capital One Second-Team Academic All-AmericaTucker Lane (HWT)

NWCA All-Academic TeamJosh Ihnen (184), Tucker Lane (HWT)

GraduationWinter 2010: Stephen Dwyer (Business Administration)Spring 2011: Jordan Burroughs (Sociology), Andy Johnson (Nutrition, Exercise & Health Science), Tucker Lane (Communication Studies), James Nakashima (Political Science), Chris Oliver (Communication Studies), Alex Ward (Communication Studies)

Tournament ResultsWarren Williamson/Daktronics Open (Nov. 2, Brookings, S.D., No Team Scoring)197-Andy Johnson (3rd)

Cowboy Open (Nov. 13, Laramie, Wyo., No Team Scoring)Amateur Division: 125-Shawn Nagel (3rd), Elite Division: 184-James Nakashima (1st), HWT-Tucker Lane (1st)

Harold Nichols Cyclone Open (Nov. 13, Ames, Iowa, No Team Scoring)133-Ridge Kiley (1st), 149-Ross Grande (4th), 157-Cody Magrew (6th), 165-Jordan Burroughs (1st), Robert Kokesh (2nd), 184-Spencer Johnson (2nd), Josh Ihnen (3rd), 197-Andy Johnson (3rd), Matt Dwyer (4th)

Kaufman-Brand Open (Nov. 20, Omaha, Neb., No Team Scoring)Amateur Division: 149-John Svoboda (5th), 165-Robert Kokesh (1st), 197-Matt Dwyer (6th)

FHSU-Bob Smith Open (Dec. 3, Hays, Kan., No Team Scoring)165-Robert Kokesh (1st), 184-Spencer Johnson (1st), James Nakashima (2nd)

UNK Loper Open (Dec. 11, Kearney, Neb., No Team Scoring)125-Shawn Nagel (5th), 133-Ryan Pohlman (5th), 149-Greg Amos (3rd), John Svoboda (4th), 157-Michael Klinginsmith (5th), 165-Robert Kokesh (1st), 174-Jerad Gubbels (4th), 184-James Nakashima (1st)

Midlands Championships (Dec. 29-30, Evanston, Ill., No Team Scoring)133-Ridge Kiley (8th), 165-Jordan Burroughs (1st), 184-Josh Ihnen (2nd), James Nakashima (8th)

Viking-Warrior Open (Jan. 2, Fremont, Neb., No Team Scoring)125-Shawn Nagel (2nd), 141-Chad Stroh (2nd), Skylar Galloway (3rd), John Svoboda (4th), 157-Tyler Koehn (2nd), Michael Klinginsmith (3rd), 165-Robert Kokesh (1st), 174-Caleb Kolb (3rd), Jerad Gubbels (4th), 184-Spencer Johnson (2nd), 197-Matt Dwyer (3rd)

Quality Hotel Open (Jan. 8, Hastings, Neb., No Team Score)125-David Klingsheim (1st), Ryne Harris (3rd), Brandon Rubino (5th),133-Keith Surber (3rd), Ryan Pohlman (5th), 141-Mike Koehnlein (1st), Luis DeAnda (2nd), 149-Ross Grande (1st), 165-Robert Kokesh (1st), 174-Caleb Kolb (1st), Jerad Gubbels (2nd), 184-Spencer Johnson (1st), James Nakashima (2nd)

Glen Brand Open (Jan. 16, Omaha, Neb., No Team Scoring)125-Brandon Rubino (3rd), Ryne Harris (4th), 133-Keith Surber (4th), 141-Chad Stroh (3rd), 149-Skylar Galloway (4th), 157-Cody Magrew (4th), 165-Robert Kokesh (1st), 174-Joe Pittman (3rd), 184-James Nakashima (3rd), Spencer Johnson (4th), 197-Matt Dwyer (3rd)

Grand View Open (Jan. 28, Des Moines, Iowa, No Team Scoring)125-Ryne Harris (2nd), 149-John Svoboda (3rd), Skylar Galloway (5th), 157-Cody Magrew (4th), 174-Jerad Gubbels (3rd), 184-Spencer Johnson (1st), James Nakashima (6th)

Results and Honors

Team AwardsOutstanding Wrestler of the YearJordan Burroughs (165)

Lifter of the YearTucker Lane (HWT)

Spirit of Excellence AwardAndy Johnson (197)

Most Improved WrestlerRidge Kiley (133)

Granite AwardShawn Nagel (125)

Most Dedicated WrestlerRoss Grande (149)

Redshirt of the YearRobert Kokesh (165)

Record Dual Pts. Dual TD Pins Wt. Name Overall Dual NU/Opp NU/Opp W/L TF MD QP125 David Klingsheim 11-11 5-7 15/22 8/19 0/1 0 1 0133 Ridge Kiley 22-15 11-8 34/25 9/21 2/0 0 2 6:29141 Mike Koehnlein 17-15 10-9 34/31 27/30 1/1 2 3 6:20149 Ross Grande 18-21 4-15 12/47 14/20 1/0 2 2 2:02 157 Tyler Koehn 7-11 5-8 21/24 10/13 2/0 0 0 1:36165 Jordan Burroughs 36-0 19-0 92/0 132/0 6/0 14 8 :43174 Caleb Kolb 15-15 8-10 29/32 24/17 2/0 0 4 2:38184 Josh Ihnen 28-10 14-5 47/15 30/5 1/1 2 6 3:17197 Andy Johnson 28-13 14-5 48/15 33/10 4/1 1 4 1:04Hwt. Tucker Lane 27-9 14-5 56/15 27/4 4/1 1 3 1:37Non-Starters125 Michael Duaterive 4-16 0-0 0/0 0/0 2/3 0 2 1:24125 Ryne Harris 11-6 0-0 0/0 0/0 2/1 1 4 1:09125 Shawn Nagel 17-11 0-7 0/28 1/19 9/0 2 2 :39125 Brandon Rubino 13-11 0-0 0/0 0/0 2/3 2 3 4:05133 Keith Surber 13-7 0-0 0/0 0/0 2/0 2 3 2:11141 Luis DeAnda 15-14 0-0 0/0 0/0 5/9 1 2 1:49141 Skylar Galloway 16-15 0-0 0/0 0/0 3/1 0 3 :36141 Blake Meeks 0-2 0-0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0141 Ryan Pohlman 13-14 0-0 0/0 0/0 0/2 0 5 0141 Chad Stroh 6-5 0-0 0/0 0/0 3/1 0 0 :30149 John Svoboda 24-15 0-0 0/0 0/0 8/1 0 1 :22157 Cody Compton 8-4 4-2 12/9 11/1 0/1 0 1 0157 Michael Klinginsmith 16-13 0-0 0/0 0/0 5/1 0 1 2:39157 Cody Magrew 15-7 0-0 0/0 0/0 3/1 1 1 :26157 Brandon Wilbourn 0-0 0-0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0165 Robert Kokesh 34-1 0-0 0/0 0/0 19/0 2 8 :38174 Jerad Gubbels 16-7 0-1 0/3 1/1 3/0 0 4 2:39184 Spencer Johnson 31-7 0-0 0/0 0/0 4/2 0 4 1:56184 James Nakashima 28-5 0-0 0/0 0/0 1/0 6 4 1:54197 Matt Dwyer 14-9 0-0 0/0 0/0 4/1 0 3 :55197 Livingston Lukow 5-8 0-0 0/0 0/0 1/3 0 1 2:08*Final Season Stats

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NCAA Champions (11)Year Wrestler Weight1963 Mike Nissen 1231984 Jim Scherr 177 Bill Scherr 1901991 Jason Kelber 1261993 Tony Purler 1261995 Tolly Thompson Hwt2000 Brad Vering 1972004 Jason Powell 1252007 Paul Donahoe 1252009 Jordan Burroughs 1572011 Jordan Burroughs 165

NCAA Finalists (22)Year Wrestler Weight1963 Mike Nissen 1231983 Al Freeman 1421984 Jim Scherr 177 Bill Scherr 190 Gary Albright Hwt1987 Gil Sanchez 1341990 Jason Kelber 1261991 Jason Kelber 1261992 Corey Olson 1771993 Tony Purler 126 Corey Olson 1771995 Tolly Thompson Hwt2000 Brad Vering 1972001 Bryan Snyder 1572002 Bryan Snyder 1572004 Matt Murray 141 Jason Powell 1252007 Paul Donahoe 1252009 Jordan Burroughs 157 Craig Brester 1972010 Craig Brester 1972011 Jordan Burroughs 165

All-Americans (89, Top 8)Year Wrestler Weight Place1942 Newt Copple 145 4th1949 Herb Reese 175 3rd1954 Max Kitzelman Hwt 3rd1958 Dan Brand Hwt 4th1962 Mike Nissen 123 3rd Harold Thompson 147 3rd1963 Mike Nissen 123 1st 1971 Joe George 167 6th1981 Al Freeman 142 8th1982 Bill Scherr 190 4th Johnnie Selmon 142 5th Jim Scherr 177 6th Gary Albright HWT 7th1983 Al Freeman 142 2nd Bill Scherr 190 3rd Ray Oliver 167 4th1984 Jim Scherr 177 1st Bill Scherr 190 1st Gary Albright HWT 2nd1986 Gary Albright HWT 3rd1987 Gil Sanchez 134 2nd1989 Jason Kelber 126 2nd Scott Chenoweth 167 8th1990 Jason Kelber 126 2nd Paul Herrera 142 7th Scott Chenoweth 167 7th Corey Olson 177 3rd Chris Nelson 190 5th Joe Malecek Hwt 7th1991 Jason Kelber 126 1st Scott Chenoweth 177 7th1992 Corey Olson 177 2nd Chris Nelson 190 6th1993 John Buxton 118 8th Tony Purler 126 1st

Frank Velazquez 134 7th Mike Eierman 142 5th Corey Olson 177 2nd Rulon Gardner Hwt 4th1994 Scott Gonyo 118 6th1995 Brad Canoyer 118 6th Steve Baer 126 5th Temoer Terry 150 4th Ryan Tobin 190 8th Tolly Thompson Hwt 1st1996 Temoer Terry 158 3rd Chad Nelson 167 8th Ryan Tobin 190 3rd Tolly Thompson Hwt 3rd1997 Tolly Thompson Hwt 3rd1998 Temoer Terry 158 6th Ryan Tobin 190 4th1999 Jose DeAnda 141 8th Bryan Snyder 157 4th Brad Vering 184 4th2000 Paul Gomez 125 8th Todd Beckerman 133 5th Bryan Snyder 157 5th Brad Vering 197 1st2001 Todd Beckerman 133 4th Bryan Snyder 157 2nd Ati Conner 174 8th Brad Vering 197 7th2002 Bryan Snyder 157 2nd Jason Powell 125 5th Justin Ruiz 197 5th2003 Jason Powell 125 3rd Justin Ruiz 197 5th2004 Jason Powell 125 1st Matt Murray 141 2nd Travis Shufelt 149 7th Jacob Klein 165 7th2005 Travis Pascoe 184 6th B.J. Padden 197 5th2006 Jacob Klein 174 5th B.J. Padden 197 3rd2007 Paul Donahoe 125 1st2008 Paul Donahoe 125 3rd Jordan Burroughs 149 3rd Stephen Dwyer 165 8th Brandon Browne 174 4th Craig Brester 197 4th2009 Jordan Burroughs 157 1st Brandon Browne 174 4th Vince Jones 184 6th Craig Brester 197 2nd

2010 Craig Brester 197 2nd Stephen Dwyer 174 4th2011 Jordan Burroughs 165 1st

Nebraska NCAA Team Results(Since 1980)Year-Finish Points Qualifiers All-Americans1980-39th 8 1 None1981-32nd 37 6 One1982-6th 40.25 8 Four1983-6th 46 10 Three1984-4th 61 6 Three1985-41st 5.5 4 None1986-12th 28.25 9 One1987-14th 24.5 7 One1988-39th 6.25 6 None1989-17th 28 9 One1990-5th 64.25 8 Five1991-10th 38 9 Two1992-11th 28 8 Two1993-3rd 79.5 10 Six1994-29th 14.5 8 One1995-6th 60 10 Five1996-5th 61 9 Four1997-12th 34.5 6 One1998-21st 28 7 Two1999-15th 37 7 Three2000-8th 46.5 5 Four2001-8th 52.5 6 Four2002-8th 54 6 Three2003-13th 40.5 6 Two2004-5th 74 8 Four2005-19th 31.5 7 Two2006-16th 40.5 9 Two2007-16th 34.5 6 One2008-4th 74 8 Five2009-4th 78.5 7 Four2010-T12th 39.5 5 Two2011-12th 43.5 7 One

Top 10 NCAA Finishes (18)Year Location Place1927-28 Ames, Iowa 5th1945-46 Stillwater, Okla. 10th-tie1948-49 Fort Collins, Colo. 7th-tie1961-62 Stillwater, Okla. 9th1981-82 Ames, Iowa 6th1982-83 Oklahoma City, Okla. 6th1983-84 Meadowlands, N.J. 4th1989-90 College Park, Md. 5th1990-91 Iowa City, Iowa 10th1992-93 Ames, Iowa 3rd1994-95 Iowa City, Iowa 6th1995-96 Minneapolis, Minn. 5th1999-00 St. Louis, Mo. 8th2000-01 Iowa City, Iowa 8th2001-02 Albany, N.Y. 8th2003-04 St. Louis, Mo. 5th2007-08 St. Louis, Mo. 4th2008-09 St. Louis, Mo. 4th

NCAA Championship History

Jordan Burroughs became the first Husker in school history to win two national championships after winning the 165 pound title in 2011.

Mike Nissen won the 123 pound title in 1963 to become Nebraska’s first national champion. Nissen finished third the year previous, and was NU’s first two-time All-American.

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Conference Championship HistoryTeam Championships (7)Year Conference Location1911 W.I.A.A. Chicago, Ill.1915 W.I.A.A. Lincoln, Neb.1924 Missouri Valley N/A1949 Big Seven Ames, Iowa1993 Big Eight Norman, Okla.1995 Big Eight Lincoln, Neb.2009 Big 12 Lincoln, Neb.

Individual Champions (60)Missouri Valley (1)1924 John Kellogg, 125

Big Six (1)1929 Adolph Simic, 155

Big Seven (13)1947 Mike DiBiase, Hwt 1948 Bob Yambor, 12 Mike DiBiase, Hwt 1949 Bob Yambor, 121 Michael Sparano, 136 Herb Reese 175 Mike DiBiase, Hwt 1950 Harold Gilliland, 126 Herb Reese, 175 1951 Herb Reese, Hwt 1953 Ed Husmann, Hwt 1954 Max Kitzelman, Hwt 1955 Charles Bryant, 167

Big Eight (25)1962 Harold Thompson, 147 Jim Raschke, Hwt 1981 *Johnnie Selmon, 1341982 *Johnnie Selmon, 142 Bill Scherr, 1901983 Al Freeman, 1421984 Jim Scherr, 177 Bill Scherr, 190 Gary Albright, Hwt1987 Cody Olson, 1771989 Sonny Manley, Hwt1990 *John Buxton, 118 Joe Malecek, Hwt1991 *Jason Kelber, 1261992 Chris Nelson, 1901993 Tony Purler, 126 Frank Velazquez, 134 Matt Lindland, 1581994 Frank Velazquez, 1341995 Steve Baer, 126 Temoer Terry, 150 Jason Kraft, 158 Tolly Thompson, Hwt1996 Temoer Terry, 158 Tolly Thompson, Hwt

Big 12 (20)1997 Tolly Thompson, Hwt1998 Brad Vering, 177 Ryan Tobin, 1901999 Bryan Snyder, 1572000 Bryan Snyder, 1572001 Jason Powell, 125 Bryan Snyder, 1572002 Bryan Snyder, 1572005 B.J. Padden, 1972006 B.J. Padden, 1972008 Paul Donahoe, 125 *Jordan Burroughs, 149 Brandon Browne, 1742009 Jordan Burroughs, 157 Brandon Browne, 174 Vince Jones, 184 *Craig Brester, 197* - Named Outstanding Wrestler of the Meet.2010 Stephen Dwyer, 1742011 David Klingsheim, 125 Jordan Burroughs, 165

Year-by-Year ResultsYear Place PtsW.I.A.A. Championships1911 1st N/A1915 1st N/AMissouri Valley Conference Championships1924 1st N/A1925 5th N/A1926 3rd N/A1927 4th N/ABig Six Championships1929 3rd N/A1930 3rd N/A1931 4th N/A1932 4th N/A1933 5th N/A1934 T5th N/A1935 5th N/A 1936 6th N/A1937 5th N/A1938 4th N/A1939 4th N/A1940 4th N/A1941 4th N/A1947 3rd N/ABig Seven Championships1948 2nd N/A1949 1st N/A1950 2nd N/A1951 T4th N/A1952 4th N/A1953 T4th N/A1954 5th= N/A1955 5th N/A1956 5th N/A1957 5th N/ABig Eight Championships1958 6th N/A1959 6th N/A1960 N/A N/A1961 6th N/A1962 4th N/A1963 6th N/A1964 7th N/A1965 6th N/A1966 5th N/A

1967 7th N/A1968 7th N/A1969 7th N/A1970 5th N/A1971 4th N/A1972 4th N/A1973 4th N/A1974 6th N/A1975 4th N/A1976 5th N/A1977 6th N/A1978 6th N/A1979 6th N/A1980 6th 11.751981 4th 37.00 1982 4th 54.25 1983 3rd 61.001984 4th 43.001985 4th 27.001986 4th 48.001987 4th 38.701988 4th 32.001989 4th 39.501990 2nd 70.501991 3rd 63.50 1992 3rd 52.001993 1st 86.001994 3rd 57.001995 1st 83.501996 2nd 64.00Big 12 Championships1997 4th 41.501998 3rd 54.001999 4th 57.502000 4th 49.502001 4th 50.002002 4th 32.502003 4th 39.502004 2nd 55.502005 3rd 47.502006 3rd 52.002007 4th 46.002008 2nd 62.502009 T1st 70.002010 5th 32.002011 4th 46.50

The 2008-09 Nebraska wrestling team went 17-3-1 overall en route to the program's only Big 12 championship. The Huskers won the title in front of their home fans at the NU Coliseum.

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Tucker Lane; 1st team; Andy Pokorny, 1st team; Robert Sanders, 2nd team2010 Craig Brester*, 1st team; Stephen Dwyer, 1st team; Josh Ihnen, 1st team; Tucker Lane, 1st team *2010 Nebraska Male Student-Athlete of the Year2011 Ross Grande, 1st team; Josh Ihnen, 1st team; Andy Johnson, 2nd team; Tyler Koehn, 1st team; Tucker Lane, 1st team; James Nakashima, 1st teamManuel Gorrarian Award1982 Gary Albright1986 Gary Albright1989 Jason Kelber1997 Tolly Thompson2003 Jason Powell(Given to the wrestler who records the most pins in the least amount of time at the NCAA Championships)Midlands Champions1983 Al Freeman*, 142 Jim Scherr, 177; Bill Scherr, 1901999 Brad Vering, 1972011 Jordan Burroughs*, 165 *Outstanding WrestlerInternational Honors Olympians1960 Dan Brand, Freestyle Light Hwt. (5th)1964 Dan Brand, Freestyle Middleweight (3rd)1988 Jim Scherr, Freestyle 198 (5th) Bill Scherr, Freestyle 220 (3rd)2000 Rulon Gardner, Greco-Roman Hwt (1st) Matt Lindland, Greco-Roman 167 (2nd)2004 Rulon Gardner, Greco-Roman Hwt (3rd) Brad Vering, Greco-Roman 185 (11th)2008 Brad Vering, Greco-Roman 185FILA World Championships1962 Dan Brand, Greco-Roman 97 kg (3rd)1963 Jim Raschke, Greco-Roman Hwt. (3rd)1985 Bill Scherr, Freestyle 90 kg (1st)1986 Bill Scherr, Freestyle 100 kg (2nd) Jim Scherr, Freestyle 90 kg (3rd)1987 Bill Scherr, Freestyle 100 kg (3rd) Jim Scherr, Freestyle 90 kg (2nd)1989 Bill Scherr, Freestyle 100 kg (2nd) Jim Scherr, Freestyle 90 kg (2nd)2001 Rulon Gardner, Greco-Roman 130 kg (1st) Matt Lindland, Greco-Roman 85 kg (2nd)2005 Justin Ruiz, Greco-Roman 96 kg (3rd) Tolly Thompson, Freestyle 120 kg (3rd)2007 Brad Vering, Greco-Roman 84 kg (2nd)2010 Justin Ruiz, Greco-Roman 96 kg (5th)2011 Jordan Burroughs, Freestyle 74 kg (1st)World Cup Champions1986 Jim Scherr, 180.51989 Jim Scherr, 198 Bill Scherr, 2201996 Matt Lindland, 163 Rulon Gardner, HwtGoodwill Games1990 Bill Scherr, 220 (1st) Jim Scherr, 198 (2nd)1994 Brad Penrith, Asst. Coach, 126 (3rd)Pan-American Champions1996 Ryan Tobin, 1982011 Jordan Burroughs, 163Nebraska Wrestling AwardsMost Valuable Wrestler1986 Gary Albright, Hwt1987 Gil Sanchez, 1341988 Jeff Coltvet, 1581989 Jason Kelber, 1261990 Jason Kelber, 1261991 Jason Kelber, 1261992 Chris Nelson, 1901993 Tony Purler, 126 Corey Olson, 1771994 Frank Velazquez, 1341995 Tolly Thompson, Hwt1996 Tolly Thompson, Hwt1997 Tolly Thompson, Hwt1998 Ryan Tobin, 1901999 Bryan Snyder, 1572000 Brad Vering, 1972001 Bryan Snyder, 1572002 Bryan Snyder, 1572003 Jason Powell, 1252004 Jason Powell, 125

Hodge Trophy Award (1)2011 Jordan Burroughs, 165NWCA All-Stars (29)1983 Al Freeman, 142; Jim Scherr, 1771984 Bill Scherr, 190; Gary Albright, Hwt1985 Gary Albright, Hwt1990 Jason Kelber, 126; Joe Malecek, Hwt1991 Jason Kelber, 126; Corey Olson, 1771993 Tony Purler, 126; Matt Lindland, 158; Corey Olson, 177; Rulon Gardner, Hwt1995 Tolly Thompson, Hwt1996 Temoer Terry, 158; Tolly Thompson, Hwt1997 Tolly Thompson, Hwt1998 Ryan Tobin, 1902000 Bryan Snyder, 157; Brad Vering, 1972001 Todd Beckerman, 133; Bryan Snyder, 157; Brad Vering, 1972002 Bryan Snyder, 1572006 Jacob Klein, 1742007 Paul Donahoe, 1252009 Jordan Burroughs, 157; Stephen Dwyer, 174; Craig Brester, 197NWCA All-America Team (9)1990 Jason Kelber, 126; Corey Olson, 177; Chris Nelson, 1901995 Mike Eierman, 142; Temoer Terry, 150; Ryan Tobin, 190; Tolly Thompson, Hwt1996 Brad Canoyer, 118; Ryan Tobin, 190CoSIDA Academic All-American (5)1998 Ryan Tobin, 1st team2003 Justin Ruiz, 2nd team2004 Matt Murray, 2nd team2005 Matt Murray, 3rd team2011 Tucker Lane, 2nd teamNWCA All-Academic Team (40)1991 Jason Kelber, 1st team; Layne Billings, 2nd team1992 Chris Nelson, 2nd team1993 John Buxton, 1st team; Rick Coltvet, honorable mention1994 Scott Gonyo, 2nd team1995 Steve Baer, 1st team; Ryan Roller, honorable mention; Tony DeAnda, honorable mention1996 Ryan Tobin, 1st team; Mike Roller, honorable mention1997 Scott Munson, 2nd team; Darin Giese, honorable mention1998 Ryan Tobin, 1st team; Brad Vering, 2nd team; Scott Munson, honorable mention1999 Brad Vering, 1st team; Bryan Snyder, 2nd team; Joe Henson, honorable mention2000 Brad Vering, 1st team; Bryan Snyder, 2nd team; Joe Henson, honorable mention2001 Bryan Snyder, 1st team; Brad Vering, honorable mention2002 Bryan Snyder, 1st team2003 Justin Ruiz, 1st team2004 Matt Murray, 1st team2005 Matt Murray, 1st team2006 Robert Sanders, 1st team2007 Craig Brester, 1st team2008 Craig Brester; Stephen Dwyer2009 Craig Brester; Tucker Lane2010 Craig Brester, Josh Ihnen, Stephen Dwyer, Tucker Lane2011 Josh Ihnen, Tucker LaneAcademic All-Big 12 (59)1998 Brad Cooper, 1st team; Joe Henson, 1st team; Josh Henson, 1st team; Scott Munson, 1st team; Ryan Tobin, 1st team; Brad Vering, 2nd team1999 Joe Henson, 1st team; Matt Zutavern, 1st team; Scott Munson, 2nd team; Kevin Garcia, 2nd team; Bryan Snyder, 2nd team; Travis Vandever, 2nd team; Brad Vering, 2nd team2000 Bryan Snyder, 1st team; Matt Zutavern, 1st team; Todd Beckerman, 2nd team; Tony Denke, 2nd team; Brad Vering, 2nd team2001 Todd Beckerman, 1st team; Bryan Snyder, 1st team; Brad Vering, 2nd team2002 Tony Denke, 1st team; Adam Kastl, 1st team; Bryan Snyder, 1st team; Dusty Spaulding, 2nd team2003 Jeremy Emerson, 1st team; Nate McMillin, 1st team2004 Jeremy Baker, 1st team; Jeremy Emerson, 1st team; Trevor Hill, 1st team; Matt Murray, 1st team; Jacob Klein, 2nd team; Travis Shufelt, 2nd team; B.J. Wright, 2nd team2005 Jeremy Emerson, 1st team; Jeremy Engel, 1st team; Trevor Hill, 1st team; Matt Murray, 1st team2006 B.J. Padden, 1st team; David Ingalls, 2nd team2007 Craig Brester, 1st team; Robert Sanders, 1st team2008 Craig Brester, 1st team; Stephen Dwyer, 2nd team2009 Craig Brester, 1st team; Stephen Dwyer, 1st team

2005 B.J. Padden, 1972006 B.J. Padden, 1972007 Paul Donahoe, 1252008 Jordan Burroughs, 1492009 Jordan Burroughs, 1572010 Craig Brester, 1972011 Jordan Burroughs, 165Most Improved1986 Jeff Coltvet, 1581987 Cody Olson, 1771988 Matt Rempe, 142, Dave Evans, 1261989 Paul Herrera, 1501990 Todd Enger, 1501991 Todd Enger, 1501992 Tommy Robbins, 1671993 Mike Eierman, 1421994 Ryan Tobin, 1771995 Brad Canoyer, 1181996 Chad Nelson, 1671997 Charles McTorry, 1771998 Brad Vering, 1771999 Joe Henson, 1492000 Todd Beckerman, 133, Charles McTorry, 1842001 Ati Conner, 1742002 Justin Ruiz, 1972003 Joey Malia, 133, Mitch Manstedt, HWT2004 Matt Murray, 1412005 Dominick Moyer, 1332006 Robert Sanders, 1492007 Craig Brester, 1972008 Brandon Browne, 1742009 Vince Jones, 1842010 Josh Ihnen, 1842011 Ridge Kiley, 133Most Dedicated1988 Dave Droegemueller, 1341989 Scott Chenoweth, 1671990 Chris Nelson, 1901991 Chris Nelson, 1901992 Matt Lindland, 1581993 Matt Lindland, 1581994 Scott Gonyo, 1181995 Steve Baer, 1261996 Brad Canoyer, 1181997 Brad Canoyer, 1341998 Brad Canoyer, 1341999 Jose DeAnda, 1412000 Brad Vering, 1972001 Brad Vering, 1972002 Tony Denke, 164/1742003 Justin Ruiz, 1972004 Jacob Klein, 1652005 Jacob Klein, 1652006 Jacob Klein, 1742007 Dominick Moyer, 1412008 Stephen Dwyer, 1652009 Jordan Burroughs, 157, Craig Brester, 1972010 Stephen Dwyer, 1742011 Ross Grande, 149Redshirt of the Year1986 Tom Busler, 1771987 Scott Chenoweth, 1671988 Shane Snyder, 1581989 Joe Malecek, Hwt1990 Dave Pope, 1501991 Paul Collier, 1341992 Chad Nelson, 1671993 Tolly Thompson, Hwt1994 Darin Giese, 1181995 Chris Steele, 1501996 Travis Slaba, 1341997 Abe Boomer, Hwt1998 Bryan Snyder, 1501999 Justin Ruiz, 1972000 Jason Powell, 1252001 Travis Pascoe, 184, Travis Shufelt, 1492002 Chris Nedens, 141, Jacob Klein, 165, B.J. Padden, 1842003 Matt Keller, 133, Marc Harwood, 165, B.J. Wright, 1572004 Jon May, Hwt2005 Paul Donahoe, 125, Brandon Browne, 165, Chris Oliver, 1572006 Mike Rowe, 133, Kenny Jordan, 133, Craig Brester, 174, Levi Wofford, 197, Stefan Tighe, Hwt2007 Matt Vacanti, 1252008 Tucker Lane, Hwt2009 Ross Grande, 149, Josh Ihnen, 1842010 Caleb Kolb, 1742011 Robert Kokesh, 165

Nebraska Honor Roll

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Husker Season RecordsTop 20 Season Victories Wrestler Record 1. Gil Sanchez (1986-87) 46-3-02. Bryan Snyder (1999-00) 43-3-03. Gary Albright (1985-86) 43-4-14. Tolly Thompson (1995-96) 42-2-05. Tolly Thompson (1996-97) 41-4-06. Joe Malecek (1989-90) 39-4-27. Brad Vering (1999-00*) 38-3-08. Bill Scherr (1982-83) 38-4-0 Tolly Thompson (1993-94) 38-13-010. Bill Scherr (1981-82) 37-5-011. Brad Canoyer (1996-97) 37-9-012. Jordan Burroughs (2010-11*) 36-0-013. Matt Lindland (1992-93) 36-1-0 Bill Scherr (1983-84*) 36-1-0 Tolly Thompson (1994-95*) 36-2-016. Jordan Burroughs (2008-09*) 35-0-0 Tony Purler (1992-93*) 35-2-0 Jim Scherr (1983-84*) 35-2-1 Temoer Terry (1994-95) 35-3-0 Brandon Browne (2007-08) 35-4-0 Jason Kelber (1989-90) 35-4-0 Paul Donahoe (2006-07*) 35-5-0 Jason Powell (2002-03) 35-6-0 Steve Baer (1994-95) 35-7-0 Chris Nelson (1989-90) 35-9-0 Jeff Coltvet (1985-86) 35-10-2 Corey Olson (1989-90) 35-12-0 Jeramie Welder (1996-97) 35-12-0*-National Championship seasonOther 30-Win Seasons—Jason Kelber (1990-91) 34-2-0* Craig Brester (2008-09) 34-4-0 Rulon Gardner (1992-93) 34-5-0 Jordan Burroughs (2007-08) 34-6-0 Ray Oliver (1982-83) 34-7-1 Scott Chenoweth (1989-90) 34-7-0 Vince Jones (2008-09) 34-9-0 Bryan Snyder (2001-02) 33-1-0 Brad Vering (1997-98) 33-9-0 Ryan Tobin (1995-96), 33-9-0 Paul Herrera (1989-90) 33-11-0 Jason Kraft (1996-97) 33-12-0 Jason Kelber (1988-89) 33-13-0 Bryan Snyder (1998-99) 32-5-0 Erik Josephson (1995-96) 32-7-0 Stephen Dwyer (2007-08) 32-10 Scott Gonyo (1993-94) 32-11-0 Brad Canoyer (1994-95) 32-13-0 Gary Albright (1983-84) 31-3-1 Ryan Tobin (1997-98) 31-5-0 Corey Olson (1991-92) 31-7 Chris Nelson (1991-92) 31-8-2 Bill Ferrie (1986-87) 31-8-2 Todd Beckerman (1999-00) 31-10 Jeff Coltvet (1988-89) 31-10-1 Tony DeAnda (1995-96) 31-12-0 J.R. Plienis (1997-98) 31-13-0 Craig Brester (2009-10) 30-3-0 Brandon Browne (2008-09) 30-5-0 Erik Josephson (1994-95) 30-8-0 Chris Marisette (1985-86) 30-8-0 Jeff Coltvet (1987-88) 30-9-0 Mike Eierman (1992-93) 30-14-0

Top 10 Season Winning Percentages (20-match minimum) Wrestler Record Pct.1. Jordan Burroughs (2010-11) 36-0-0 1.000 Jordan Burroughs (2008-09) 35-0-0 1.0003. Matt Lindland (1992-93) 36-1-0 .973 Bill Scherr (1983-84) 36-1-0 .9735. Bryan Snyder (2001-02) 33-1-0 .9706. Tolly Thompson (1995-96) 42-2-0 .9557. Mike Nissen (1962-63) 19-1-0 .9508. Tolly Thompson (1994-95) 36-2-0 .9479. Tony Purler (1992-93) 35-2-0 .94610. Jason Kelber (1990-91) 34-2-0 .944

Other Standout Seasons(less than 20 matches) Wrestler Record Pct.1. Harold Thompson (1961-62) 17-1-0 .9442. Herb Reese (1950-51) 14-1-0 .9333. Max Kitzelman (1950-51) 13-1-0 .9294. Herb Reese (1948-49) 14-1-1 .9065. Mike Nissen (1961-62) 17-2-0 .8956. Jim Raschke (1961-1962) 12-1-1 .8937. Ed Hussman (1952-53) 14-2-0 .8758. Mike Nissen (1960-61) 12-2-0 .8579. Bob Yambor (1948-49) 14-3-0 .82410. Herb Reese (1949-50) 13-3-0 .813

Top 10 Season Falls Wrestler Pins-TF-Tot.1. Gary Albright (1985-86) 34-2-362. Gil Sanchez (1986-87) 14-15-293. Bryan Snyder (2001-02) 10-12-224. Corey Olson (1992-93) 17-4-215. Tolly Thompson (1996-97) 14-6-20 Jordan Burroughs (2010-11) 6-14-207. Corey Olson (1991-92) 19-0-19 Tolly Thompson (1995-96) 14-5-19 Tolly Thompson (1993-94) 13-6-1910. Corey Olson (1989-90) 18-0-18

Top 20 Season Dual Victories Wrestler Record Pct.1. Joe Malecek (1989-90) 21-1-2 .917 Chris Nelson (1989-90) 21-2-0 .9133. Bill Scherr (1982-83) 20-2-0 .909 Jason Powell (2002-03) 20-2-0 .9095. Jordan Burroughs (2010-11) 19-0-0 1.000 Jordan Burroughs (2008-09) 19-0-0 1.000 Craig Brester (2009-10) 19-1-0 .950 Ray Oliver (1982-83) 19-2-1 .886 Paul Herrera (1989-90) 19-5-0 .791 Travis Pascoe (2004-05) 19-2-0 .905 Jacob Klein (2004-05) 19-2-0 .90512. Gil Sanchez (1986-87) 18-0-0 1.000 Bryan Snyder (1999-00) 18-0-0 1.000 Stephen Dwyer (2009-10) 18-2-0 .900 Jason Kelber (1989-90) 18-2-0 .900 Craig Brester (2008-09) 18-3-0 .857 Bryan Snyder (1998-99) 18-3-0 .857 Travis Shufelt (2003-04) 18-3-0 .857 Travis Pascoe (2003-04) 18-3-0 .85720. Gary Albright (1983-84) 17-0-0 1.000 Bryan Snyder (2001-02) 17-0-0 1.000 Tolly Thompson (1994-95) 17-1-0 .944 Tolly Thompson (1996-97) 17-1-0 .944 Al Freeman (1980-81) 17-1-0 .944 Bill Scherr (1983-84) 17-1-0 .944 Brad Vering (1999-00) 17-1-0 .944 Bill Scherr (1981-82) 17-2-0 .895 B.J. Padden (2003-04) 17-3-0 .850 Nathan McClain (2003-04) 17-4-0 .809 Tim Neumann (1979-80) 17-4-0 .809 Bill Scherr (1980-81) 17-4-0 .809 Corey Olson (1989-90) 17-5-0 .773 Travis Shufelt (2002-03) 17-6-0 .739 Jacob Klein (2002-03) 17-6-0 .739

Top 10 Season Dual Winning Percentages(10-Match Minimum) Wrestler Record Pct.1. Jordan Burroughs (2010-11) 19-0-0 1.000 Jordan Burroughs (2008-09) 19-0-0 1.000 Gil Sanchez (1986-87) 18-0-0 1.000 Bryan Snyder (1999-00) 18-0-0 1.000 Gary Albright (1983-84) 17-0-0 1.000 Bryan Snyder (2001-02) 17-0-0 1.000 Jason Kelber (1990-91) 16-0-0 1.000 Al Freeman (1982-83) 16-0-0 1.000 Mike Nissen (1962-63) 13-0-0 1.000 Mike Nissen (1960-61) 12-0-0 1.000 Tony Jennings (1974-75) 12-0-0 1.000

Matt Lindland (1992-93) 11-0-0 1.000 Herb Reese (1950-51) 11-0-0 1.000 Harold Thompson (1961-62) 11-0-0 1.000 Mike Nissen (1961-62) 11-0-0 1.000 Temoer Terry (1997-98) 10-0-0 1.000

Wins by ClassTop 10 Season Wins (Senior) Wrestler Record 1. Gil Sanchez (1986-87) 46-3-02. Gary Albright (1985-86) 43-4-03. Tolly Thompson (1996-97) 41-4-04. Joe Malecek (1989-90) 39-4-25. Jordan Burroughs (2010-11) 36-0-0 Bill Scherr (1983-84) 36-1-07. Tony Purler (1992-93) 35-2-0 Steve Baer (1994-95) 35-7-09. Vince Jones (2008-09) 34-9-0 Jim Scherr (1983-84) 34-2-1 Jason Kelber (1990-91) 34-2-0 Ray Oliver (1982-83) 34-7-1

Top 10 Season Wins (Junior) Wrestler Record 1. Tolly Thompson (1995-96) 42-2-02. Brad Vering (1999-2000) 38-3-0 Bill Scherr (1982-83) 38-4-04. Brad Canoyer (1996-97) 37-9-05. Matt Lindland (1992-93) 36-1-06. Jordan Burroughs (2008-09) 35-0-0 Jason Powell (2002-03) 35-6-0 Jeramie Welder (1996-97) 35-12-0 Brandon Browne (2007-08) 35-4-010. Craig Brester (2008-09) 34-4-0 Rulon Gardner (1992-93) 34-5-0 Scott Chenoweth (1989-90) 34-7-0

Top 10 Season Wins (Sophomore) Wrestler Record 1. Bryan Snyder (1999-2000) 43-3-02. Bill Scherr (1981-82) 37-5-03. Tolly Thompson (1994-95) 36-2-04. Temoer Terry (1994-95) 35-3-0 Chris Nelson (1989-90) 35-9-0 Jeff Coltvet (1985-86) 35-10-2 Paul Donahoe (2006-07) 35-5-08. Jordan Burroughs (2007-08) 34-6-09. Jason Kelber (1988-89) 33-13-010. Stephen Dwyer (2007-08) 32-10

Top 10 Season Wins (Freshman) Wrestler Record 1. Tolly Thompson (1993-94) 38-13-02. Corey Olson (1989-90) 35-12-03. Brad Vering (1997-98) 33-9-04. Bryan Snyder (1998-99) 32-5-0 Brad Canoyer (1994-95) 32-13-06. J.R. Plienis (1997-98) 31-13-07. Tucker Lane (2008-09) 28-14-0 John Buxton (1989-90) 28-13-2 Matt Keller (2003-04) 28-12-010. Justin Ruiz (2001-02) 27-11-0

Most Wins in a Season: 21 (1989-90)Fewest Wins in a Season: 0 (1910-11, 1915-16, 1918-19, 1932-33, 1940-41, 1941-42, 1945-46, 1954-55)Fewest Losses in a Season: 0 (1914-15)Most Losses in a Season: 14 (1962-63, 1984-85)Most Consecutive Wins: 11 (1982-83)Most Consecutive Losses: 30 (1940-42, 1945-46)Most Consecutive Wins to Start a Season: 9 (2000-01)Most Consecutive Losses to Start Season: 13 (1959-60)Most Consecutive Winning Seasons: 13 (1988-2001)Most Consecutive Losing Seasons: 7 (1953-1960, 1962-1969)

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Top 15 Career Victories Wrestler Record1. Tolly Thompson (1993-97) 157-21-02. Bryan Snyder (1998-02) 136-11-03. Bill Scherr (1980-84) 133-18-04. Jordan Burroughs (2006-11) 128-20-05. Brad Vering (1997-01) 124-26-06. Jason Kelber (1987-91) 123-30-07. Corey Olson (1989-93) 115-28-08. Jeff Coltvet (1984-89) 113-48-4 Ryan Tobin (1994-98) 113-50-010. Gary Albright (1981-86) 112-19-411. Craig Brester (2006-10) 109-21-0 Jason Powell (2000-04) 109-24-0 Jim Scherr (1980-84) 109-25-4 Brad Canoyer (1994-98) 109-43-015. Jason Kraft (1993-97) 107-53-0 Top 10 Career Win-Loss Percentages(50-match minimum) Wrestler Record Pct.1. Bryan Snyder (1998-02) 136-11-0 .9252. Mike Nissen (1960-63) 48-5-0 .9063. Tolly Thompson (1993-97) 157-21-0 .8824. Bill Scherr (1980-84) 133-18-0 .8815. Jordan Burroughs (2006-11) 128-20-0 .8656. Johnnie Selmon (1980-82) 46-7-1 .8617. Gary Albright (1981-86) 112-19-4 .8448. Brandon Browne (2006-09) 79-15-0 .8409. Craig Brester (2006-10) 109-21-0 .83810. Frank Velazquez (1993-94) 49-10-0 .830Others not reaching minimum number of matches: Herb Reese (1948-51) 41-5-1 .883

Top Five Career Falls Wrestler P-TF-Tot1. Tolly Thompson (1993-97) 53-19-72 2. Gary Albright (1981-86) 66-2-68 3. Corey Olson (1989-93) 63-4-67 4. Gil Sanchez (1982-87) 27-23-50 5. Jason Kelber (1987-91) 29-18-47

Top 10 Career Dual Victories Wrestler Record1. Bill Scherr (1980-84) 71-9-02. Bryan Snyder (1998-02) 69-4-03. Craig Brester (2006-10) 63-10-0 Jacob Klein (2002-06) 63-17-05. Jordan Burroughs (2006-11) 62-7-0 Tolly Thompson (1993-97) 62-9-0 Brad Vering (1997-01) 62-9-08. Jason Powell (2000-04) 60-11-09. Jason Kelber (1987-91) 59-13-010. Gary Albright (1981-86) 58-4-3 Jeff Coltvet (1984-89) 58-16-4

Top 10 Career Dual Win-Loss Percentages(30-match minimum) Wrestler Record Pct.1. Mike Nissen (1960-63) 36-0-0 1.0002. Bryan Snyder (1998-02) 69-4-0 .9453. Herb Reese (1948-51) 29-2-1 .9224. Gary Albright (1981-86) 58-4-3 .9155. Jordan Burroughs (2006-11) 62-7-0 .8996. Bill Scherr (1980-84) 71-9-0 .8887. Brad Vering (1997-01) 62-8-0 .8868. Erik Josephson (1995-96) 30-4-0 .8829. Tolly Thompson (1993-97) 62-9-0 .87310. Craig Brester (2006-10) 63-10-0 .863Others not reaching minimum number of matches: Frank Velazquez (1993-94) 19-2-0 .905

Husker Career Records

The winningest wrestler in NU history, Tolly Thompson compiled a 157-21 record from 1993 to 1997. The 1995 NCAA heavyweight champion also tops the career falls list with 72. Thompson won the bronze medal in freestyle at 120kg for the United States at the 2005 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

A three-time All-American, Bill Scherr is Nebraska’s all-time dual wins leader with 71 recorded from 1980 to 1984. Scherr captured the 190-pound national championship in 1984.

Bryan Snyder was Nebraska’s first four-time All-American from 1999 to 2002. Snyder sits atop the all-time winning percentage list at Nebraska, with a clip of .925 over his four seasons as a Husker.

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Nebraska’s 100-Win Club

Tolly Thompson(1993-97)

Year W-L-T Conf NCAA1992-93* 18-5-0 1993-94 38-13-0 3rd DNP 1994-95 36-2-0 1st 1st 1995-96 42-2-0 1st 3rd 1996-97 41-4-0 1st 3rdTotals 157-21-0

* - Redshirt season does not count in career totals.

Bill Scherr (1981-84)

Year W-L-T Conf NCAA1980-81 22-8-0 DNP DNP 1981-82 37-5-0 1st 4th 1982-83 38-4-0 1st 3rd 1983-84 36-1-0 1st 1stTotals 133-18-0

Brad Vering(1998-01)

Year W-L-T Conf NCAA1997-98 33-9-0 1st DNP1998-99 26-9-0 2nd 4th1999-00 38-3-0 2nd 1st2000-01 27-5-0 2nd 7thTotals 124-26-0

Jason Kelber(1987-91)

Year W-L-T Conf NCAA1986-87 21-11-0 5th DNC1987-88* 11-1-01988-89 33-13-0 3rd 6th1989-90 35-4-0 2nd 2nd1990-91 34-2-0 1st 1stTotals 123-30-0

Brad Canoyer(1994-98)

Year W-L-T Conf NCAA1993-94* 20-4-01994-95 32-13-0 3rd 5th1995-96 21-12-0 3rd DNP1996-97 37-9-0 2nd DNP1997-98 19-9-0 2nd DNPTotals 109-43-0

Jason Kraft(1993-97)

Year W-L-T Conf NCAA1992-93* 5-2-01993-94 26-13-0 2nd DNP1994-95 22-13-0 1st DNP1995-96 26-15-0 4th DNP1996-97 33-12-0 3rd DNPTotals 107-53-0

Jim Scherr(1981-84)

Year W-L-T Conf NCAA1980-81 19-8-1 DNP DNP1981-82 27-11-0 3rd 6th1982-83 29-4-2 2nd DNP1983-84 34-2-1 1st 1stTotals 109-25-4

Travis Pascoe(2001-05)

Year W-L-T Conf NCAA2000-01* 22-3-0 2001-02 23-9-0 3rd DNP2002-03 22-15-0 3rd DNP2003-04 28-7-0 4th DNP2004-05 28-6-0 2nd 5thTotals 101-37-0

Temoer Terry(1994-98)

Year W-L-T Conf NCAA1993-94 21-16-0 2nd DNP1994-95 35-3-0 1st 4th1995-96 25-3-0 1st 3rd1996-97* Medical redshirt 1997-98 19-2-0 2nd 6thTotals 100-24-0

Chris Nelson(1988-92)

Year W-L-T Conf NCAA1987-88 14-14-1 DNP DNC1988-89* Medical Redshirt1989-90 35-9-0 2nd 5th1990-91 20-6-0 2nd DNP1991-92 32-8-2 1st 6thTotals 101-37-3

Corey Olson(1989-93)

Year W-L-T Conf NCAA1988-89* 18-2-0 1989-90 35-12-0 2nd 3rd1990-91 20-5-0 DNC DNC1991-92 31-7-0 2nd 2nd1992-93 29-4-0 2nd 2ndTotals 115-28-0

Jeff Coltvet (1985-89)

Year W-L-T Conf NCAA1984-85 17-19-1 5th DNP 1985-86 35-10-2 3rd DNP1986-87* 12-3-0 1987-88 30-9-0 2nd DNP 1988-89 31-10-1 DNP DNPTotals 113-48-4

Ryan Tobin(1994-98)

Year W-L-T Conf NCAA1993-94 22-22-0 3rd DNP1994-95 27-14-0 3rd 8th1995-96 33-9-0 2nd 3rd1996-97* 28-0-0 1997-98 31-5-0 1st 4thTotals 113-50-0

Gary Albright (1982-86)

Year W-L-T Conf NCAA1981-82 21-6-1 2nd 7th1982-83* Medical Redshirt1983-84 31-3-1 1st 2nd1984-85 17-6-1 3rd DNP1985-86 43-4-1 2nd 3rdTotals 112-19-4

Jason Powell(2000-2004)

Year W-L-T Conf NCAA1999-00* 16-7-02000-01 19-8-0 1st DNP2001-02 29-8-0 3rd 5th2002-03 35-6-0 3rd 3rd2003-04 26-2-0 2nd 1stTotals 109-24-0

Craig Brester(2006-10)

Year W-L-T Conf NCAA2005-06* 24-9 2006-07 19-7-0 2nd DNP2007-08 26-7-0 2nd 4th2008-09 34-4-0 1st 2nd2009-10 30-3-0 2nd 2ndTotals 109-21-0

Bryan Snyder(1998-2002)

Year W-L-T Conf NCAA1997-98* 6-2-0 1998-99 32-5-0 1st 4th 1999-00 43-3-0 1st 5th 2000-01 28-2-0 1st 2nd 2001-02 33-1-0 1st 2ndTotals 136-11-0

Stephen Dwyer(2006-10)

Year W-L-T Conf NCAA 2006-07 19-13-0 3rd DNP2007-08 32-10 2nd 8th2008-09 27-7 2nd DNP2009-10 28-5 1st 4thTotals 106-35-0

Jordan Burroughs(2006-11)

Year W-L-T Conf NCAA 2006-07 16-13 3rd DNP2007-08 34-6 1st 3rd2008-09 35-0 1st 1st2009-10* 7-12010-11 36-0 1st 1stTotals 128-20-0*Injured, medical redshirt

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Opponent W L TAdams State 4 0 0Air Force 8 4 1Alabama 1 0 0American 1 0 0Appalachian State 1 0 0Arizona State 11 4 1Army 1 0 0Ashland 1 0 0Augsburg 2 0 0Augustana (S.D.) 3 0 0Binghamton 1 0 0Bloomsburg 2 1 0Boise State 4 0 0Brigham Young 4 3 0Brown 3 0 0Buffalo 0 1 0Bucknell 1 0 0Cal Poly 4 1 0Cal State Bakersfield 4 1 0Cal State Fullerton 3 0 0Camp Carson 0 1 0Carson-Newman 1 0 0Central Indiana 1 0 0Central Michigan 3 1 1Central Oklahoma 5 0 0Chadron State 1 0 0Chicago 1 0 0Clarion 0 2 0Clemson 7 2 0Colorado 11 20 1Colorado Mines 9 2 0Colorado State 9 13 1

Opponent W L TCornell 4 16 0Dana College 2 0 0Denver 4 1 0Doane College 1 0 0Drake 17 6 0Drexel 2 0 0East Carolina 1 0 0Findlay 3 0 0Fort Hays State 10 4 0Franklin & Marshall 0 3 0Fresno State 3 1 0Georgia State 1 0 0 Great Lakes 1 0 0Grinnell 3 0 0Harvard 2 0 0Hofstra 6 1 0Illinois 2 3 0Illinois State 1 0 0Indiana 10 5 0Indiana State 1 2 0Iowa 8 21 2Iowa State 14 77 2James Madison 1 0 0Kansas 10 5 1Kansas State 20 32 1Kent State 0 3 0Lafayette 1 0 0Lehigh 3 4 0Lock Haven 7 1 0Mankato State 3 12 2Maryland 3 0 1

Opponent W L TMichigan 5 3 0Michigan State 3 8 0Minnesota 19 48 0Missouri 39 17 3Navy 1 2 0Nebraska-Kearney 7 0 0Nebraska-Omaha 18 3 0New Mexico 1 0 0North Carolina 9 1 0North Carolina State 3 0 0North Dakota 8 0 1North Dakota State 8 3 0Northern Colorado 9 12 1Northern Illinois 7 0 0Northern Iowa 15 27 1Northern Montana 2 0 0Northwestern 8 2 0Northwest Missouri State 15 8 0Notre Dame 7 2 0Ohio 4 0 0Ohio State 6 1 0Oklahoma 18 36 1Oklahoma State 4 50 1Oregon 3 1 0Oregon State 11 3 0Penn 1 0 1Penn State 8 4 1Pittsburgh 2 1 1Pittsburgh-Johnstown 1 0 0Princeton 1 0 0Portland State 3 0 0

Opponent W L TPurdue 5 1 0Rider 5 0 0Rutgers 1 0 0San Francisco State 1 0 0South Dakota 12 0 0South Dakota State 16 13 2Southern Illinois 2 6 0Southern Ill.-Edwardsville 3 0 0Southwest Missouri State 2 0 0St. Ambrose 1 0 0St. Cloud State 1 1 0Stanford 2 0 0Syracuse 1 1 0Temple 1 1 0Tennessee-Chattanooga 4 0 0UC-Davis 1 0 0UNC Greensboro 1 0 0Utah 0 0 1Utah State 5 2 0Utah Valley 1 0 0Virginia Tech 3 0 0Virginia 3 0 0Weber State 1 0 0Western New England 1 0 0West Virginia 8 1 0Wichita State 1 0 0Wilkes College 2 0 0William & Mary 1 0 0Wisconsin 4 8 2Wisconsin-River Falls 1 0 0 Wyoming 30 14 0

All-Time Series Records

Year-By-Year RecordsYear Won Lost Tied Coach1910-11 0 0 0 Dr. R.G. Clapp1911-12 (Records Incomplete)1912-13, 1913-14 (No Wrestling Team)1914-15 1 0 0 Dr. R.G. Clapp1915-16 0 1 1 Dr. R.G. Clapp1916-17, 1917-18 (No Wrestling Team)1918-19 0 1 0 Dr. R.G. Clapp1919-20, 1920-21 (No Wrestling Team)1921-22 2 1 0 Dr. R.G. Clapp1922-23 4 1 0 Dr. R.G. Clapp1923-24 2 3 0 Dr. R.G. Clapp1924-25 1 4 0 Dr. R.G. Clapp1925-26 4 2 0 Dr. R.G. Clapp1926-27 3 4 0 Dr. R.G. Clapp1927-28 3 4 0 John Kellogg1928-29 3 3 1 John Kellogg1929-30 5 3 0 John Kellogg1930-31 2 5 0 John Kellogg1931-32 2 3 0 R.G. Lehman1932-33 0 2 0 Ecklund/Thomas1933-34 1 4 1 Jerry Adam1934-35 1 7 0 Jerry Adam1935-36 2 6 0 Jerry Adam1936-37 4 4 1 Jerry Adam1937-38 1 7 1 Jerry Adam1938-39 3 6 1 Jerry Adam1939-40 1 7 0 Jerry Adam1940-41 0 9 0 Jerry Adam1941-42 0 8 0 Jerry Adam1942-45 (No Wrestling Team)1945-46 0 8 0 Jerry Adam1946-47 3 7 0 Jerry Adam1947-48 2 8 0 B.R. Patterson1948-49 6 4 1 B.R. Patterson1949-50 5 6 0 B.R. Patterson1950-51 4 6 1 Al Partin1951-52 0 9 1 Al Partin1952-53 9 1 0 Al Partin1953-54 2 8 0 Al Partin1954-55 0 12 0 Don Strasheim1955-56 2 6 0 Don Strasheim1956-57 1 7 0 Don Strasheim1957-58 1 9 0 Bill Smith1958-59 1 9 1 Bill Smith1959-60 0 13 0 Bill Smith1960-61 5 3 1 Mickey Sparano1961-62 9 2 1 Robert Mancuso1962-63 2 14 0 Robert Mancuso

Year Won Lost Tied Coach1963-64 4 7 0 Robert Mancuso1964-65 5 11 1 Orval Borgialli1965-66 3 12 0 Orval Borgialli1966-67 3 10 0 Orval Borgialli1967-68 4 12 1 Orval Borgialli1968-69 4 9 0 Orval Borgialli1969-70 6 5 2 Orval Borgialli1970-71 8 5 0 Orval Borgialli1971-72 9 5 1 Orval Borgialli1972-73 4 10 0 Orval Borgialli1973-74 7 6 0 Orval Borgialli1974-75 8 3 0 Orval Borgialli1975-76 6 6 0 Orval Borgialli1976-77 2 5 0 Orval Borgialli1977-78 4 6 1 Orval Borgialli1978-79 9 10 0 Bob Fehrs1979-80 16 9 2 Bob Fehrs1980-81 16 4 0 Bob Fehrs1981-82 14 5 0 Bob Fehrs1982-83 17 4 0 Bob Fehrs1983-84 15 5 0 Bob Fehrs1984-85 8 14 0 Bob Fehrs1985-86 16 5 0 Tim Neumann1986-87 12 6 0 Tim Neumann1987-88 8 9 1 Tim Neumann1988-89 12 6 2 Tim Neumann1989-90 21 2 1 Tim Neumann1990-91 11 6 0 Tim Neumann1991-92 13 4 0 Tim Neumann1992-93 10 2 0 Tim Neumann1993-94 12 6 0 Tim Neumann1994-95 17 3 0 Tim Neumann1995-96 15 3 1 Tim Neumann1996-97 15 6 0 Tim Neumann1997-98 10 6 0 Tim Neumann1998-99 17 6 0 Tim Neumann1999-2000 10 7 1 Tim Neumann2000-01 11 6 0 Mark Manning2001-02 8 9 0 Mark Manning2002-03 16 7 0 Mark Manning2003-04 19 3 0 Mark Manning 2004-05 19 2 1 Mark Manning2005-06 12 5 0 Mark Manning2006-07 10 7 1 Mark Manning2007-08 14 3 0 Mark Manning2008-09 17 3 1 Mark Manning2009-10 9 11 0 Mark Manning2010-11 14 5 0 Mark ManningTotals 617 527 29

Mark Manning has led the Huskers to at least 10 dual victories in nine of his 11 seasons as Nebraska’s head coach, including 19 wins in both 2004 and 2005.

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All-Time Results1910-11 (0-0-0)Coach: Dr. R.G. ClappDate Opponents Result3/18 at Iowa Tournament NTS3/21-3/22 at WIAA Champs.@ 1st@-at Western Intercollegiate Athletic Association Championships in Chicago.

1911-12 Coach: Dr. R.G. ClappNCAA Championships Finish: N/A Date Opponents ResultRecords Incomplete

1912-13, 1913-14 No Team1914-15 (1-0-0)Coach: Dr. R.G. ClappNCAA Championships Finish: N/ADate Opponents Result3/13 Doane W, 5-14/10 W.I.G.A.@ 1st@-at Western Intercollegiate Gymnastics Association Championships in Lincoln, Neb. 1915-16 (0-1-1)Coach: Dr. R.G. ClappNCAA Championships Finish: N/ADate Opponents Result3/11 Iowa@ T3/11 Iowa State@ LHome matches in Bold. @-Missouri Valley Conference dual.

1916-17, 1917-18 No Team1918-19 (0-1-0)Coach: Dr. R.G. ClappNCAA Championships Finish: N/ADate Opponents Result2/21 Iowa State@ L, 7-32@-Missouri Valley Conference dual.

1919-20, 1920-21 No Team1921-22 (2-1-0)Coach: Dr. R.G. Clapp NCAA Championships Finish: N/ADate Opponents ResultN/A Northwestern@ LN/A Iowa@ WN/A Oklahoma State W, 36-11Home matches in Bold. @-Missouri Valley Conference dual.

1922-23 (4-1-0)Coach: Dr. R.G. Clapp NCAA Championships Finish: N/ADate Opponents ResultN/A Northwestern WN/A Iowa State@ LN/A Kansas@ WN/A at Minnesota WN/A at Iowa WN/A MVC Championships% Home matches in Bold. @-Missouri Valley Conference dual. %-Missouri Valley Conference Championships.

1923-24 (2-3-0)Coach: Dr. R.G. ClappNCAA Championships Finish: N/A Date Opponents ResultN/A at Northwestern W, 13-7N/A at Kansas@ W, 18-5N/A at Iowa State@ L, 9-17N/A Iowa L, 7-16N/A Minnesota L, 8-9N/A MVC Championships% 1stHome matches in Bold. @-Missouri Valley Conference dual.

1924-25 (1-4-0)Coach: Dr. R.G. ClappNCAA Championships Finish: N/A Date Opponents ResultN/A Kansas@ L, 6-11N/A Iowa State@ L, 0-14N/A Iowa L, 2-12N/A Minnesota W, 12-8

1928-29 (3-3-1)Coach: John KelloggNCAA Championships Finish: N/A Date Opponents Result1/12 Indiana L, 11-151/19 Iowa State@ L, 6-221/26 at Missouri@ T, 14-142/2 at Iowa W, 21-62/9 Kansas State@ W, 18-112/16 Kansas@ W, 27-32/23 Oklahoma@ L, 11-173/7-3/8 Big Six Championships% 3rd3/29-3/30 NCAA Championships$ 1 ptHome matches in Bold. @-Big Six Conference dual. %-Big Six Championships at Norman, Okla. $-NCAA Championships at Columbus, Ohio.

1929-30 (5-3-0)Coach: John KelloggNCAA Championships Finish: N/A Date Opponents Result1/9 at Purdue W, 23-111/11 at Indiana L, 11-151/25 at Oklahoma@ L, 3-212/1 at Kansas State@ L, 12-142/7 Kansas@ W, 20.5-7.52/15 Iowa W, 17-112/21 at Iowa State@ W, 16.5-13.52/28 Missouri@ W, 21-93/6-3/7 Big Six Championships% 3rd NCAA Championships$ Home matches in Bold. @-Big Six Conference dual. %-Big Six Championships. $-NCAA Championships at Providence, R.I.

1930-31 (2-5-0)Coach: John KelloggNCAA Championships Finish: N/A Date Opponents Result1/9 at Iowa L, 11-171/10 at Cornell College L, 10-221/31 at Kansas@ W, 31-32/7 Oklahoma@ L, 6-282/21 Kansas State@ L, 0-342/28 Missouri@ W, 24-63/7 Iowa State@ L, 0-32 Big Six Championships% 4th NCAA Championships$ Home matches in Bold. @-Big Six Conference dual. %-Big Six Championships. $-NCAA Championships at Providence, R.I.

N/A Northwestern L, 4-103/14-3/15 MVC Championships% 5thHome matches in Bold. @-Missouri Valley Conference dual. %-Missouri Valley Conference Championships at Lincoln, Neb.

1925-26 (4-2-0)Coach: Dr. R.G. ClappNCAA Championships Finish: N/A Date Opponents ResultN/A Kansas State@ W, 27-3N/A Iowa L, 8-12N/A Kansas@ W, 21-11N/A Missouri@ W, 29-0N/A at Minnesota W, 13-1N/A at Iowa State@ L, 9.5-13.5N/A MVC Championships% 3rdHome matches in Bold. @-Missouri Valley Conference dual. %-Missouri Valley Conference Championships at Stillwater, Okla.

1926-27 (3-4-0)Coach: Dr. R.G. ClappNCAA Championships Finish: N/A Date Opponents ResultN/A Kansas State@ W, 21-13N/A Missouri@ W, 21-8N/A Iowa State@ L, 0-21N/A at Iowa L, 6-17N/A at Kansas State@ W, 16-14N/A at Kansas@ L, 6-17N/A Oklahoma@ L, 9.5-13.5N/A MVC Championships% 4thHome matches in Bold. @-Missouri Valley Conference dual. %-Missouri Valley Conference Championships at Lawrence, Kan.

1927-28 (3-4-0)Coach: John KelloggNCAA Championships Finish: N/A Date Opponents Result1/21 at Cornell College L2/4 Kansas@ L, 13-182/11 at Oklahoma@ L, 11-142/13 at Kansas State@ W, 17-82/17 at Iowa State@ L, 4.5-20.52/25 Iowa W, 19-63/3 Missouri@ W, 20-93/9-3/10 MVC Championships 5th NCAA Championships$ N/AHome matches in Bold. @-Missouri Valley Conference dual. $-NCAA Championships at Ames, Iowa.

Dr. R.G. Clapp (back left) was the first wrestling coach in school history. He is pictured here with the 1923 Nebraska wrestling team.

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1931-32 (2-3-0)Coach: R.G. LehmanNCAA Championships Finish: N/A Date Opponents Result2/6 Oklahoma@ L, 0-272/13 Missouri@ W, 16-112/20 Kansas State@ L, 6-152/26 at Iowa State@ L, 3-243/5 Kansas@ W, 21-10 Big Six Championships% 4th NCAA Championships$ Home matches in Bold. @-Big Six Conference dual. Big Six Conference Championships. $-NCAA Championships at Bloomington, Ind.

1932-33 (0-2-0)Coach: Harold Ecklund and C.E. ThomasNCAA Championships Finish: N/A Date Opponents Result2/11 Iowa State@ L, 0-382/18 at Kansas State@ L, 0-343/3-3/4 Big Six Championships% 5th NCAA Championships$ Home matches in Bold. @-Big Six Conference dual. %-Big Six Championships at Ames, Iowa. $-NCAA Championships at Bethlehem, Pa.

1933-34 (1-4-1)Coach: Jerry AdamNCAA Championships Finish: N/A Date Opponents Result1/27 at Kansas State@ L, 14-182/9 Kansas@ W, 25.5-6.52/12 at Cornell College L, 1.5-26.52/13 at Iowa State@ L, 3-232/23 Kansas@ T, 16-162/26 Kansas State@ L, 6-263/2-3/3 Big Six Championships% 5th-tie NCAA Championships$ Home matches in Bold. @-Big Six Conference dual. %-Big Six Championships at Columbia, Mo. $-NCAA Championships at Ann Arbor, Mich.

1934-35 (1-7-0)Coach: Jerry AdamNCAA Championships Finish: N/A Date Opponents Result2/2 Kansas@ L, 11-232/7 Kansas State@ L, 6-262/14 at Missouri@ L, 9-252/15 at Kansas@ L, 7.5-22.52/18 at Cornell College L, 13-192/19 at Northern Iowa L, 6-212/23 Iowa State@ L, 3-253/2 Minnesota W, 16-143/8-3/9 Big Six Championships% 5th NCAA Championships$ Home matches in Bold. @-Big Six Conference dual. %-Big Six Championships at Ames, Iowa. $-NCAA Championships at Bethlehem, Pa.

1935-36 (2-6-0)Coach: Jerry AdamNCAA Championships Finish: N/A Date Opponents Result1/18 at Minnesota L, 0-321/20 at Northern Iowa L, 9.5-20.51/31 Missouri@ W, 17-112/7 Kansas@ W, 32-02/14 at Kansas State@ L, 1.5-32.52/22 Iowa L, 3-212/28 at Iowa State@ L, 9-172/29 at Cornell College L, 3-273/6-3/7 Big Six Championships% 6th NCAA Championships$ Home matches in Bold. @-Big Six Conference dual. %-Big Six Championships at Norman, Okla. $-NCAA Championships at Lexington, Va.

1936-37 (4-4-1)Coach: Jerry AdamNCAA Championships Finish: N/A Date Opponents Result1/16 Kansas State@ L, 9.5-19.51/30 Iowa State@ T, 14-142/6 at Minnesota L, 9-192/12 at Missouri@ W, 20-82/25 at Franklin & Marshall L, 11-192/26 at Temple W, 29-32/27 at Navy W, 16-143/1 at Kent State L, 12.5-13.53/2 at Iowa W, 15.5-14.53/5-3/6 Big Six Championships% 5th NCAA Championships$ Home matches in Bold. @-Big Six Conference dual. %-Big Six Championships in Lincoln, Neb. $-NCAA Championships at Bloomington, Ind.

1937-38 (1-7-1)Coach: Jerry AdamNCAA Championships Finish: N/A Date Opponents Result2/4 Minnesota L, 0-302/8 at Kansas State@ L, 4.5-23.52/9 at Denver W, 21-92/10 at Colorado@ L, 6-242/11 at Colorado State L, 14.5-15.52/18 at Iowa State@ L, 6-262/19 at Northern Iowa L, 6.5-23.52/25 Iowa T, 14-143/4-3/5 Big Six Championships% 4th3/19 Cornell College L, 4.5-21.53/25-3/26 NCAA Championships$ Home matches in Bold. @-Big Six Conference dual. %-Big Six Championships at Ames, Iowa. $-NCAA Championships at State College, Pa.

1938-39 (3-6-1)Coach: Jerry AdamNCAA Championships Finish: N/A Date Opponents Result1/11 at Lehigh L, 10-221/12 at Lafayette W, 21-111/13 at Franklin & Marshall L, 6-261/14 at Penn State T, 14-141/28 at Iowa L, 11-212/4 Illinois L, 3-232/8 Kansas State@ W, 15.5-10.52/11 Iowa State@ L, 9-192/20 at Minnesota L, 6-203/4 Grinnell College W, 28-83/10-3/11 Big Six Championships% 4th3/17-3/18 NCAA Championships$ Home matches in Bold. @-Big Six Conference dual. %-Big Six Championships at Ames, Iowa. $-NCAA Championships at Lancaster, Pa.

1939-40 (1-7-0)Coach: Jerry AdamNCAA Championships Finish: N/A Date Opponents Result1/20 Northern Iowa L, 5-252/8 at Michigan State L, 6-222/9 at Chicago W, 15-92/10 at Illinois L, 0-282/13 Minnesota L, 14.5-21.52/16 at Iowa State@ L, 9.5-22.52/24 at Kansas State@ L, 0-283/2 Iowa L, 4.5-23.53/8-3/9 Big Six Championships% 4th NCAA Championships$ Home matches in Bold. @-Big Six Conference dual. %-Big Six Championships at Ames, Iowa. $-NCAA Championships at Champaign, Ill.

1940-41 (0-9-0)Coach: Jerry AdamNCAA Championships Finish: N/A Date Opponents Result2/4 at Kent State L, 0-262/5 at Temple L, 8-222/6 at Franklin & Marshall L, 0-342/8 at Iowa L, 6-222/14 Michigan State L, 3-272/18 Kansas State@ L, 11-172/21 Northern Iowa L, 3-272/22 at Minnesota L, 8-243/1 Iowa State@ L, 3-253/7-3/8 Big Six Championships% 4th3/22-3/23 NCAA Championships$ Home matches in Bold. @-Big Six Conference dual. %-Big Six Championships at Manhattan, Kan. $-NCAA Championships at Bethlehem, Pa.

1941-42 (0-8-0)Coach: Jerry AdamNCAA Finish: 12th-tieDate Opponents Result2/7 Iowa L, 6-242/13 at Iowa State@ L, 5-282/14 at Cornell College L, 5-262/16 at Michigan L, 6-282/17 at Michigan State L, 10-212/21 Northern Iowa L, 12-162/24 at Kansas State@ L, 2-253/9 Minnesota L, 6-22 No Big Six Meet Held3/27-3/28 NCAA Championships$ 12th-tieHome matches in Bold. @-Big Six Conference dual. $-NCAA Championships at East Lansing, Mich.

1942-45 No TeamNo NCAA Championships or Big Six Conference Championships were held because of World War II.

1945-46 (0-8-0)Coach: Jerry AdamNCAA Finish: 10th-tieDate Opponents Result1/26 at Minnesota L, 0-281/28 at Wisconsin L, 10-202/1 Iowa State@ L, 9-212/5 Indiana L, 8-242/9 at Northern Iowa L, 5-252/11 Iowa L, 9-192/16 at Iowa State@ L, 6-222/26 Northern Colorado L, 16-18 No Big Six Meet Held NCAA Championships$ 10th-tieHome matches in Bold. @-Big Six Conference dual. $-NCAA Championships at Stillwater, Okla.

1946-47 (3-7-0)Coach: Jerry AdamNCAA Championships Finish: N/A Date Opponents Result1/10 Wichita State W, 28-61/16 at Denver W, 19-91/17 at Northern Colorado L, 8-222/3 Minnesota W, 14-122/13 Kansas State@ L, 8-192/21 Oklahoma@ L, 14-162/24 Iowa State@ L, 6-203/1 at Indiana L, 3-213/3 at Cornell College L, 4-263/10 Michigan State L, 3-253/14-3/15 Big Six Championships% 3rd3/27-3/28 NCAA Championships$ Home matches in Bold. @-Big Six Conference dual. %-Big Six Championships at Ames, Iowa. $-NCAA Championships at Urbana, Ill.

1947-48 (2-8-0)Coach: B.R. PattersonNCAA Championships Finish: N/A Date Opponents Result1/13 Cornell College L, 0-281/16 Colorado@ W, 19-101/17 Northern Colorado L, 6-201/20 Northern Iowa L, 5-282/6 Iowa State@ L, 14-162/7 at Minnesota L, 12-142/10 at Kansas State@ W, 17-92/20 at Oklahoma@ L, 11-142/21 Oklahoma State@ L, 3-242/28 Michigan State L, 8-173/5-3/6 Big Seven Championships% 2nd3/19-3/20 NCAA Championships$ Home matches in Bold. @-Big Seven Conference dual. %-Big Six Championships at Boulder, Colo. $-NCAA Championships at Lehigh, Pa.

1948-49 (6-4-1)Coach: B.R. PattersonNCAA Championships: 7th-tieDate Opponents Result1/7 Oklahoma State@ L, 5-231/13 at Northern Colorado W, 17-121/14 at Colorado@ W, 19-91/15 at Colorado State W, 14-121/17 Minnesota L, 8-192/4 Iowa State@ T, 14-142/8 Kansas State@ W, 20-82/12 Oklahoma@ W, 22-52/18 at Northern Iowa L, 5-242/19 at Cornell College L, 12-142/25 St. Ambrose W, 22-83/5 Big Seven Championships% 1st3/25-3/26 NCAA Championships$ 7th-tieHome matches in Bold. @-Big Seven Conference dual. %-Big Seven Championships at Ames, Iowa. $-NCAA Championships at Fort Collins, Colo.

1949-50 (5-6-0)Coach: B.R. PattersonNCAA Championships: N/A Date Opponents Result1/2 South Dakota State W, 38-01/11 Cornell College L, 9-151/13 Northern Colorado L, 11-141/28 Northern Iowa L, 3-232/3 at Iowa State@ W, 19-82/4 at Minnesota L, 10-172/11 Wisconsin W, 15-9

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2/18 at Oklahoma State@ L, 3-212/19 at Oklahoma@ L, 8-202/21 at Kansas State@ W, 20-133/3 Colorado@ W, 15-93/10-3/11 Big Seven Championships% 2nd3/24-3/25 NCAA Championships$ Home matches in Bold. @-Big Seven Conference dual. %-Big Seven Championships at Manhattan, Kan. $-NCAA Championships at Cedar Falls, Iowa.

1950-51 (4-6-1)Coach: Al PartinNCAA Championships: N/A Date Opponents Result1/13 Oklahoma State@ L, 5-212/1 at Denver W, 18-122/2 at Colorado@ L, 11-152/3 at Wyoming L, 6-202/8 at Northern Iowa L, 8-172/9 at Cornell College L, 8-182/10 at Wisconsin T, 12-122/14 Kansas State@ W, 21-82/17 Iowa State@ W, 14-112/23 Nebraska-Omaha W, 24-83/2 Oklahoma@ L, 5-243/9-3/10 Big Seven Championships% 4th-tie NCAA Championships$ Home matches in Bold. @-Big Seven Conference dual. %-Big Seven Championships at Norman, Okla. $-NCAA Championships at Bethlehem, Pa.

1951-52 (0-9-1)Coach: Al PartinNCAA Championships: N/A Date Opponents Result1/28 Mankato State L, 13-142/2 Northern Colorado T, 9-92/6 Wisconsin L, 3-232/9 Cornell College L, 5-222/15 Colorado@ L, 7-212/16 Northern Iowa L, 4-262/19 at Oklahoma@ L, 2-272/20 Oklahoma State@ L, 0-262/23 at Kansas State@ L, 8-172/29 at Iowa State@ L, 14-153/7-3/8 Big Seven Championships% 4th NCAA Championships$ Home matches in Bold. @-Big Seven Conference dual. %-Big Seven Championships at Ames, Iowa. $-NCAA Championships at Fort Collins, Colo. (Colorado State).

1952-53 (9-1-0)Coach: Al PartinNCAA Championships: N/A Date Opponents Result1/10 South Dakota State W, 17-111/16 at Grinnell W, 27-31/17 at Mankato State W, 21-101/31 Iowa State@ L, 11-182/6 at Wisconsin W, 19-132/7 at Cornell College W, 18-152/13 at Northern Colorado W, 17-112/14 at Colorado@ W, 16-142/18 Kansas State@ W, 19-112/21 Minnesota W, 16-153/13-3/14 Big Seven Championships% 4th-tie NCAA Championships$ Home matches in Bold. @-Big Seven Conference dual. %-Big Seven Championships at Norman, Okla. $-NCAA Championships at State College, Pa.

1953-54 (2-8-0)Coach: Al PartinNCAA Championships: 14th-tieDate Opponents Result12/16 at South Dakota State W, 20-612/18 at Grinnell W, 23-121/16 Northern Colorado L, 10-202/5 Wisconsin L, 11-172/13 Colorado L, 13-162/20 Cornell College L, 9-192/26 at Mankato State L, 3-252/27 at Minnesota L, 10-223/4 at Iowa State@ L, 3-253/6 at Kansas State@ L, 15-163/12-3/13 Big Seven Championships% 5th3/26-3/27 NCAA Championships$ 14th-tieHome matches in Bold. @-Big Seven Conference dual. %-Big Seven Championships at Manhattan, Kan. $-NCAA Championships at Norman, Okla.

1954-55 (0-12-0)Coach: Don StrasheimNCAA Championships: N/A Date Opponents Result1/14 at Mankato State L, 9-191/15 at Minnesota L, 13-191/21 at Northern Colorado L, 3-231/22 at Colorado@ L, 2-251/29 at Camp Carson L, 9-212/4 at Iowa L, 3-312/5 at Northern Iowa L, 3-272/7 South Dakota State L, 12-162/11 Kansas State@ L, 11-192/25 at Cornell College L, 6-222/26 at Wisconsin L, 3-25 3/3 Iowa State@ L, 8-223/11-3/12 Big Seven Championships% 5th3/25-3/26 NCAA Championships$ Home matches in Bold. @-Big Seven Conference dual. %-Big Seven Championships at Boulder, Colo. NCAA Championships at Ithaca, N.Y.

1955-56 (2-6-0)Coach: Don StrasheimNCAA Championships: N/A Date Opponents Result1/14 Minnesota L, 3-251/16 South Dakota W, 20-81/21 Northern Colorado W, 25-81/28 at Kansas State@ L, 10-242/13 Mankato State L, 3-252/25 Northern Iowa L, 13-213/1 at Iowa State@ L, 2-313/3 Colorado@ L, 5-283/9-3/10 Big Seven Championships% 5th NCAA Championships$ Home matches in Bold. @-Big Seven Conference dual. %-Big Seven Championships at Ames, Iowa. $-NCAA Championships at Stillwater, Okla.

1956-57 (1-7-0)Coach: Don StrasheimNCAA Championships: DNP Date Opponents Result1/10 at Mankato State L, 12-191/12 at Minnesota L, 6-281/18 at Northern Colorado L, 8-201/19 at Colorado@ L, 6-202/2 Kansas State@ L, 8-242/9 South Dakota State W, 26-82/15 at Northern Iowa L, 3-273/2 Iowa State@ L, 3-273/8-3/9 Big Seven Championships% 5th NCAA Championships$ DNPHome matches in Bold. @-Big Seven Conference dual. %-Big Seven Championships at Norman, Okla. $-NCAA Championships at Pittsburgh, Pa.

1957-58 (1-9-0)Coach: Bill Smith NCAA Finish: 17th-tie Date Opponents Result1/11 Minnesota L, 5-301/17 Mankato State L, 3-271/18 Northern Colorado L, 6-182/1 at Kansas State@ L, 10-242/7 Great Lakes W, 31-32/8 Colorado@ L, 10-192/13 at Iowa State@ L, 0-322/22 at South Dakota State L, 6-202/27 Colo. School of Mines L, 6-222/28 Northern Iowa L, 5-253/14-3/15 Big Eight Championships% 6th3/28-3/29 NCAA Championships$ 17th-tieHome matches in Bold. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships at Ames, Iowa. $-NCAA Championships at Laramie, Wyo.

1958-59 (1-9-1)Coach: Bill SmithNCAA Championships: 39th-tie Date Opponents Result12/18 Oklahoma State@ L, 0-321/9 at Minnesota L, 5-241/10 at Mankato State L, 10-231/14 Oklahoma@ L, 0-321/30 Kansas State@ L, 10-242/6 at Colorado@ L, 8-202/7 at Air Force L, 5-252/12 Fort Hays State W, 21-152/20 South Dakota State T, 14-142/21 at Northern Iowa L, 3-272/27 Iowa State@ L, 0-34

3/13-3/14 Big Eight Championships% 6th3/26-3/28 NCAA Championships$ 39th-tieHome matches in Bold. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships at Stillwater, Okla.$-NCAA Championships at Iowa City, Iowa.

1959-60 (0-13-0)Coach: Bill SmithNCAA Championships: N/A Date Opponents Result12/11 at Oklahoma@ L, 3-3312/12 at Oklahoma State@ L, 0-3212/18 Colo. School of Mines L, 2-271/8 Mankato State L, 5-271/15 Northern Iowa L, 5-291/16 Minnesota L, 2-291/30 at Kansas State@ L, 7-222/5 Air Force L, 10-302/6 at South Dakota State L, 9-212/13 Colorado@ L, 8-282/19 Cornell College L, 3-243/4-3/5 Big Eight Championships% 6th3/11 at Fort Hays State L, 8-263/12 at Iowa State L, 3-313/24-3/26 NCAA Championships$ Home matches in Bold. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships in Lincoln, Neb. $-NCAA Championships at College Park, Md.

1960-61 (5-3-1)Coach: Mickey SparanoNCAA Championships: 21st-tie Date Opponents Result12/10 Kansas State@ L, 10-1612/14 at Adams State W, 18-61/14 Fort Hays State L, 13-152/3 South Dakota State T, 15-152/10 Adams State W, 25-72/11 at Air Force W, 17-132/15 at Kansas State@ L, 10-192/18 at Cornell College W, 14-123/4 Missouri@ W, 25-33/10-3/11 Big Eight Championships% 6th3/23-3/25 NCAA Championships$ 21st-tieHome matches in Bold. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships at Norman, Okla. $-NCAA Championships at Corvallis, Ore.

1961-62 (9-2-1)Coach: Robert MancusoNCAA Championships: 9thDate Opponents Result12/2 at Kansas State@ W, 23-1712/16 Mankato State T, 12-1212/18 Adams State W, 20-61/12 Colorado@ W, 19-161/13 at Colo. School of Mines W, 16-122/3 at South Dakota State L, 13-162/6 NW Missouri State W, 14-122/15 Kansas State@ W, 17-152/20 at Missouri@ W, 22-142/24 at Iowa State@ L, 12-223/2 Nebraska-Omaha W, 14-123/3 Air Force W, 19-93/9-3/10 Big Eight Championships% 4th3/22-3/24 NCAA Championships$ 9thHome matches in Bold. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships at Ames, Iowa. $-NCAA Championships at Stillwater, Okla.

1962-63 (2-14-0)Coach: Robert MancusoNCAA Championships: 13thDate Opponents Result12/1 vs. Bloomsburg L, 5-2612/1 at Indiana State L, 8-2412/1 vs. Wisconsin L, 15-1612/7 Kansas State@ L, 15-2112/15 Colo. School of Mines W, 26-1012/19 Iowa State@ L, 11-291/11 at Mankato L, 8-172/1 Colorado@ L, 11-262/4 Wyoming L, 8-242/8 at Fort Hays State L, 11-142/12 at Kansas State@ L, 12-302/14 South Dakota State L, 12-172/20 at NW Missouri State L, 11-142/26 at Nebraska-Omaha W, 17-153/1 at Denver L, 13-173/2 at Air Force L, 11-173/8-3/9 Big Eight Championships% 6th3/21-3/23 NCAA Championships$ 13thHome matches in Bold. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big EightChampionships at Norman, Okla. $-NCAA Championships at Kent, Ohio.

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1963-64 (4-7-0)Coach: Robert MancusoNCAA Championships: N/A Date Opponents Result12/6 NW Missouri State L, 12-1412/20 at Kansas State@ L, 5-201/10 Fort Hays State W, 20-61/16 South Dakota W, 38-01/17 at South Dakota State W, 16-102/13 at Colorado@ L, 3-292/14 at Wyoming L, 5-272/18 Mankato State L, 4-262/28 at Northern Iowa L, 6-202/29 Iowa State@ L, 2-273/7 Denver W, 32-03/13-3/14 Big Eight Championships% 7th NCAA Championships$ Home matches in Bold. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships at Stillwater, Okla. $-NCAA Championships at Ithaca, N.Y.

1964-65 (5-11-1)Coach: Orval BorgialliNCAA Championships: N/A Date Opponents Result12/17 at Missouri@ W, 25-512/18 at Kansas State@ T, 14-141/8 Colorado@ W, 16-121/9 Wyoming L, 10-221/16 vs. Kansas@ W, 26-61/16 vs. Kansas State@ L, 6-201/16 at Oklahoma State@ L, 3-251/22 Northern Colorado L, 11-171/23 at NW Missouri State L, 8-241/29 at Minnesota L, 5-281/30 at Mankato State L, 3-292/5 at Fort Hays State L, 12-212/6 South Dakota State L, 11-192/13 South Dakota W, 34-02/27 Iowa State@ L, 15-193/5 at Colo. School of Mines W, 24-133/6 at Colorado@ L, 10-183/19-3/20 Big Eight Championships% 6th NCAA Championships$ Home matches in Bold. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships at Norman, Okla. $-NCAA Championships at Laramie, Wyo.

1965-66 (3-12-0)Coach: Orval BorgialliNCAA Championships: N/A Date Opponents Result12/3 Nebraska-Omaha W, 27-31/7 Iowa State@ L, 14-181/8 Oklahoma@ L, 0-371/11 at Northern Colorado L, 3-321/12 at Wyoming L, 6-311/28 Minnesota L, 9-221/29 Mankato State L, 11-202/2 Colorado@ L, 5-342/5 Indiana State L, 12-272/10 at Iowa State@ L, 0-452/12 at South Dakota State W, 28-132/16 NW Missouri State L, 11-202/19 Missouri@ L, 14-212/24 Colorado@ L, 3-243/4 Kansas State@ W, 22-93/11-3/12 Big Eight Championships% 5th3/24-3/25 NCAA Championships$ Home matches in Bold. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships at Manhattan, Kan. $-NCAA Championships at Ames, Iowa.

1966-67 (3-10-0)Coach: Orval BorgialliNCAA Championships: N/A Date Opponents Result12/8 Iowa State@ L, 11-2712/8 Missouri@ L, 14-1512/8 Kansas State@ L, 11-271/7 St. Cloud State L, 14-201/7 South Dakota State W, 21-101/7 Wyoming L, 6-251/13 Nebraska-Omaha L, 14-151/14 Northern Colorado L, 3-311/28 Colo. School of Mines W, 22-112/10 at Fort Hays State W, 26-92/15 at NW Missouri State L, 13-172/25 at Colorado@ L, 3-243/6 at Oklahoma@ L, 0-403/10-3/11 Big Eight Championships% 6th3/23-3/25 NCAA Championships$ Home matches in Bold. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships at Norman, Okla. $-NCAA Championships at Kent, Ohio.

1967-68 (4-12-1)Coach: Orval BorgialliNCAA Championships: N/A Date Opponents Result12/15 at Mankato State W, 19-1512/16 at Minnesota L, 8-2612/16 North Dakota T, 18-1812/16 South Dakota L, 8-251/5 at South Dakota State L, 9-221/6 at South Dakota W, 31-61/12 Kansas State@ L, 12-171/26 at Wyoming L, 6-271/27 at Northern Colorado L, 5-272/3 Missouri@ L, 8-252/3 Colorado@ W, 16-142/3 Southern Illinois L, 3-302/8 Fort Hays State W, 20-112/17 NW Missouri State L, 17-182/23 at Northern Iowa L, 3-262/24 at Iowa State@ L, 0-373/2 Oklahoma@ L, 0-353/8-3/9 Big Eight Championships% 7th3/21-3/23 NCAA Championships$ Home matches in Bold. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships at Boulder, Colo. $-NCAA Championships at State College, Pa.

1968-69 (4-9-0)Coach: Orval BorgialliNCAA Championships: N/A Date Opponents Result12/13 South Dakota State L, 10-261/10 Mankato State W, 16-151/25 at Southern Illinois L, 8-282/1 at Minnesota L, 6-232/1 vs. Arizona State W, 18-132/1 vs. Northern Iowa L, 11-182/7 at Missouri@ L, 6-232/8 at Kansas State@ L, 14-232/15 at NW Missouri State L, 11-272/22 South Dakota W, 23-112/28 Wyoming L, 16-173/7 Drake W, 17-123/8 Iowa State@ L, 3-303/14-3/15 Big Eight Championships% 7th3/27-3/29 NCAA Championships$ Home matches in Bold. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships at Ames, Iowa. $-NCAA Championships at Provo, Utah.

1969-70 (6-5-2)Coach: Orval BorgialliNCAA Championships: N/A Date Opponents Result1/9 at Iowa State@ L, 4-351/10 at Drake L, 14-281/16 Missouri@ T, 15-151/17 Minnesota L, 12-221/29 at South Dakota State L, 3-311/30 at South Dakota W, 28-61/30 vs. Wartburg W, 18-122/7 at Fort Hays State W, 29-32/13 at Wyoming L, 15-172/14 at Colorado@ T, 15-152/26 Kansas State@ W, 17-153/27 NW Missouri State W, 19-143/6 Southern Illinois W, 18-123/13-3/14 Big Eight Championships% 5th3/26-3/28 NCAA Championships$ Home matches in Bold. @-Big Eight Conference dual. Big Eight Championships at Manhattan, Kan. $-NCAA Championships at Evanston, Ill.

1970-71 (8-5-0)Coach: Orval BorgialliNCAA Championships: N/A Date Opponents Result12/11 South Dakota State L, 15-2112/12 Iowa State@ L, 8-2512/17 South Dakota W, 18-141/9 at Minnesota L, 16-201/16 Colorado@ W, 22-111/29 at Indiana State W, 19-181/30 at Southern Illinois L, 12-182/5 Fort Hays State W, 29-32/6 Wyoming W, 22-112/12 at Missouri@ W, 19-172/13 at Kansas State@ L, 11-212/20 NW Missouri State W, 31-32/26-2/27 Big Eight Championships% 4th3/5 Drake W, 23-103/25-3/27 NCAA Championships$Home matches in Bold. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships in Lincoln, Neb. $-NCAA Championships at Auburn, Ala.

1971-72 (9-5-1)Coach: Orval BorgialliNCAA Championships: N/A Date Opponents Result12/3 at Iowa State@ L, 0-4312/4 at Drake L, 14-2012/31 vs. Alabama W, 38-141/8 at South Dakota W, 29-51/8 vs. Mankato State T, 20-201/14 at Fort Hays State W, 41-31/15 at Colo. School of Mines W, 39-31/21 at Colorado@ L, 15-271/22 at Wyoming W, 21-181/28 Missouri@ W, 18-121/28 Kansas State@ W, 24-121/28 Minnesota W, 24-142/4 at South Dakota State L, 6-272/5 Southern Illinois L, 15-18 2/12 at NW Missouri State W, 20-112/25-2/26 Big Eight Championships% 4th3/9-3/11 NCAA Championships$ Home matches in Bold. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships at Stillwater, Okla. $-NCAA Championships at College Park, Md.

1972-73 (4-10-0)Coach: Orval BorgialliNCAA Championships: 21stDate Opponents Result12/8 Iowa State@ L, 0-4812/13 Drake L, 17-181/13 at Minnesota L, 15-211/13 vs. Drake L, 13-261/13 vs. Wisconsin L, 12-241/19 Fort Hays State W, 31-91/20 South Dakota State L, 20-231/25 at Kansas State@ L, 18-191/27 South Dakota W, 35-41/28 Oklahoma State@ L, 5-352/2 at Missouri@ L, 17-182/3 at Southern Illinois L, 13-212/10 NW Missouri State W, 36-62/17 Wyoming W, 21-172/23-2/24 Big Eight Championships% 4th3/8-3/10 NCAA Championships$ 21stHome matches in Bold. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships at Columbia, Mo. $-NCAA Championships at Seattle, Wash.

1973-74 (7-6-0)Coach: Orval BorgialliNCAA Championships: N/A Date Opponents Result12/7 at Iowa State@ L, 13-3412/15 Minnesota L, 12-251/11 at Drake W, 16-151/12 Colo. School of Mines W, 34-31/18 at Fort Hays State W, 31-41/25 Kansas State@ L, 18-191/28 Oklahoma State@ L, 5-372/1 Missouri@ L, 15-192/2 Southern Illinois W, 21-202/2 Colorado@ W, 20-182/8 at South Dakota W, 33-132/9 at NW Missouri State W, 25-122/16 at Wyoming L, 8-393/1-3/2 Big Eight Championships% 6th3/14-3/16 NCAA Championships$ Home matches in Bold. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships at Norman, Okla. $-NCAA Championships at Ames, Iowa.

1974-75 (8-3-0)Coach: Orval BorgialliNCAA Championships: 45th-tieDate Opponents Result11/22 at Colo. School of Mines W, 24-911/22 at Colorado@ W, 23-1312/6 Iowa State@ L, 6-3112/13 Fort Hays State W, 39-01/17 at Kansas State@ W, 36-31/25 Superior State W, 30-121/25 at Minnesota L, 15-231/29 NW Missouri State W, 24-92/1 at Missouri@ W, 21-162/14 at Oklahoma State@ L, 10-292/22 Drake W, 25-152/28-3/1 Big Eight Championships% 4th3/13-3/15 NCAA Championships$ 45th-tieHome matches in Bold. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships at Stillwater, Okla. $-NCAA Championships at Princeton, N.J.

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1975-76 (6-6-0)Coach: Orval BorgialliNCAA Championships: N/A Date Opponents Result11/22 at Air Force L, 20-2212/12 at Drake W, 20-1712/13 at Iowa State@ L, 7-401/16 Missouri@ W, 24-181/23 at South Dakota W, 22-111/24 Oklahoma State@ L, 6-341/29 Nebraska-Omaha L, 18-242/7 at NW Missouri State W, 29-102/12 Colorado@ W, 22-162/14 at Minnesota L, 14-192/14 Northern Iowa L, 14-192/14 Northwestern W, 21-132/27-2/28 Big Eight Championships% 5th3/11-3/13 NCAA Championships$ Home matches in Bold. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships at Ames, Iowa. $-NCAA Championships at Tucson, Ariz.

1976-77 (2-5-0)Coach: Orval BorgialliNCAA Championships: DNP Date Opponents Result1/22 South Dakota W, 24-181/22 Colo. School of Mines W, 45-01/29 Southern Illinois L, 18-251/29 Minnesota L, 3-432/5 Colorado@ L, 5-372/5 Wyoming L, 23-292/11 at Oklahoma State@ L, 0-533/4-3/5 Big Eight Championships% 6th NCAA Championships$ DNPHome matches in Bold. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships at Norman, Okla. $-NCAA Championships at Norman, Okla.

1977-78 (4-6-1)Coach: Orval BorgialliNCAA Championships: 55th-tieDate Opponents Result12/9 at Drake L, 10-2512/10 at Iowa State L, 0-5112/16 NW Missouri State W, 38-912/17 SW Missouri State W, 40-31/11 at Fort Hays State W, 36-81/12 at Wyoming W, 26-181/16 Colorado@ L, 15-251/23 Oklahoma State@ L, 6-421/28 Missouri@ L, 0-381/28 Minnesota L, 9-282/18 Air Force T, 17-173/3-3/4 Big Eight Championships% 6th3/16-3/18 NCAA Championships$ 55th-tieHome matches in Bold. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships at Stillwater, Okla. $-NCAA Championships at College Park, Md.

1978-79 (9-10-0)Coach: Bob FehrsNCAA Championships: DNPDate Opponents Result12/8 at Oklahoma@ L, 3-4012/9 at Oklahoma State@ L, 7-3712/16 Iowa State@ L, 6-3012/22 vs. Ohio# W, 24-1312/22 vs. Northern Illinois# L, 9-2512/23 vs. Indiana State# L, 9-2912/23 vs. Illinois State# W, 28-131/7 Lock Haven W, 27-111/11 at Colorado State W, 19-171/12 at Colorado@ W, 25-121/19 Drake L, 16-241/20 South Dakota State W, 21-61/26 at Notre Dame W, 37-81/27 at Purdue W, 33-111/27 at Michigan State L, 7-342/2 Nebraska-Omaha L, 12-262/5 Wyoming L, 14-252/10 at Missouri@ L, 0-432/10 vs. Central Missouri State W, 33-62/24-2/25 Big Eight Championships% 6th3/8-3/10 NCAA Championships$ DNPHome matches in Bold. #-Huskie Dual Meet Tournament at DeKalb, Ill. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships at Ames, Iowa. $-NCAA Championships at Ames, Iowa.

1979-80 (16-9-2)Coach: Bob FehrsNCAA Championships Finish: 39thDate Opponents Result11/30 Central Missouri W, 25-1011/30 St. Cloud State W, 32-712/8 at Iowa State@ L, 6-3212/15 at Central Indiana W, 49-012/15 at Indiana W, 39-612/21 vs. Ohio# W, 22-1612/21 vs. Minnesota# W, 28-912/22 vs. Kent State# L, 10-2612/22 vs. Northern Illinois# W, 29-121/12 Colorado State W, 24-131/12 NW Missouri State W, 43-31/19 Oklahoma State@ L, 13-331/23 at Nebraska-Omaha W, 31-41/27 Missouri@ L, 3-321/30 at Drake W, 30-102/2 Kearney State (UNK) W, 25-142/2 Oklahoma@ L, 9-312/8 Colorado@ W, 24-142/9 at South Dakota State L, 14-282/16 at Maryland T, 19-192/16 vs. West Virginia W, 35-112/17 at Navy L, 14-192/17 vs. William & Mary W, 28-172/17 vs. East Carolina W, 33-52/21 at Brigham Young L, 20-222/22 at Utah State L, 20-212/23 at Utah T, 17-172/29-3/1 Big Eight Championships% 6th3/13-3/15 NCAA Championships$ 39thHome matches in Bold. @-Big Eight Conference dual. #-Huskie Dual Meet Tournament at Dekalb, Ill. %-Big Eight Championships at Norman, Okla. $-NCAA Championships at Corvallis, Ore.

1980-81 (16-4-0)Coach: Bob FehrsNCAA Championships Finish: 32ndDate Opponents Result11/20 Nebraska-Omaha W, 29-1411/25 at Oklahoma@ L, 5-4211/25 at Kearney State (UNK) W, 25-1012/5 at Oklahoma State@ L, 3-3412/6 at Central Oklahoma W, 23-1212/13 Indiana W, 19-1812/20 Iowa State@ L, 10-281/4 at Wilkes College W, 24-101/5 at Lock Haven W, 23-161/7 at Penn State W, 21-181/9 at West Virginia W, 23-181/16 at Missouri@ L, 15-231/17 at Central Missouri W, 44-01/23 Drake W, 32-61/27 at NW Missouri State W, 38-82/6 at Colorado State W, 34-102/7 at Northern Colorado W, 33-112/12 Brigham Young W, 27-162/16 Northern Iowa W, 23-122/20 Utah State W, 25-162/27-2/28 Big Eight Championships% 4th3/11-3/13 NCAA Championships$ 32ndHome matches in Bold. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships at Stillwater, Okla. $-NCAA Championships at Princeton, N.J.

1981-82 (14-5-0)Coach: Bob FehrsFinal Dual Ranking: 16thNCAA Championships Finish: 6thDate Opponents Result11/15 Oklahoma@ L, 17-2611/19 at Nebraska-Omaha W, 21-1412/4 at Indiana W, 21-1712/11 South Dakota State W, 43-31/4 Colo. School of Mines W, 39-51/7 at Utah State W, 25-121/8 at Brigham Young W, 24-141/16 at Iowa State@ L, 15-261/22 Oklahoma State@ L, 11-301/23 Northwestern W, 32-91/23 Wyoming W, 29-151/28 at Army W, 27-141/30 at Syracuse L, 8-261/31 at Harvard W, 36-61/31 at Wilkes College W, 26-141/31 at Western New England W, 50-02/6 Missouri@ W, 23-212/12 at Northern Iowa L, 10-272/13 NW Missouri State W, 34-152/27-2/28 Big Eight Championships% 4th3/11-3/13 NCAA Championships$ 6thHome matches in Bold. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships in Lincoln, Neb. $-NCAA Championships at Ames, Iowa.

1982-83 (17-4-0)Coach: Bob FehrsFinal Dual Ranking: 6thNCAA Championships Finish: 6thDate Opponents Result11/19 at Oklahoma@ L, 14-2411/20 at Oklahoma State@ L, 9-2711/23 Nebraska-Omaha W, 27-912/2 at Lock Haven W, 30-1112/5 vs. North Carolina State* W, 23-1312/11 Indiana W, 27-912/18 Iowa State@ L, 17-241/5 Syracuse W, 26-121/5 Utah State W, 27-111/8 Brigham Young W, 30-91/13 at Missouri@ W, 27-121/15 Central Oklahoma W, 31-181/21 at Wyoming W, 21-131/22 at Colo. School of Mines W, 55-01/22 vs. Colorado State W, 40-101/28 North Dakota State W, 30-61/29 North Dakota W, 40-42/4 at Purdue W, 32-122/6 at Michigan State L, 18-212/18 Drake W, 36-102/19 Northern Iowa W, 24-162/26-2/27 Big Eight Championships% 3rd3/10-3/12 NCAA Championships$ 6thHome matches in Bold. *-at Bethlehem, Pa. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships at Ames, Iowa. $-NCAA Championships at Oklahoma City, Okla.

Johnnie Selmon was the 1981 Big Eight champion and was the first Husker to be named the Outstanding Wrestler of the Meet. He went on to win the title again in 1982, before claiming All-America honors the same year.

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1983-84 (15-5-0)Coach: Bob FehrsFinal Dual Ranking: 14thNCAA Championships Finish: 4thDate Opponents Result10/29 vs. Arizona State* W, 95-3510/29 vs. Penn State* W, 85-7511/20 at Oklahoma State@ L, 5-4111/23 at Nebraska-Omaha W, 30-1011/26 Oregon State L, 16-1812/5 at Maryland W, 22-2112/6 at Navy L, 19-261/2 New Mexico W, 24-151/2 NW Missouri State W, 40-51/7 at Iowa State@ L, 10-251/13 at North Dakota W, 37-111/14 at North Dakota State W, 31-151/20 at Northern Illinois W, 33-161/21 at Northwestern W, 33-101/21 vs. Illinois State W, 28-111/27 Wyoming W, 25-202/4 Oklahoma@ L, 18-272/11 Missouri@ W, 28-122/17 at Drake W, 32-192/18 at Northern Iowa W, 32-192/25-2/26 Big Eight Championships% 4th3/8-3/10 NCAA Championships$ 4thHome matches in Bold. *-Hall of Fame Classic in Stillwater, Okla. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships at Norman, Okla. $-NCAA Championships at Meadowlands, N.J.

1984-85 (8-14-0)Coach: Bob FehrsFinal Dual Ranking: Not rankedNCAA Championships Finish: 41stDate Opponents Result11/14 Nebraska-Omaha W, 18-1611/26 at Oklahoma@ L, 9-3011/30 Iowa State@ L, 11-3312/7 South Dakota State* W, 34-912/7 Wisconsin-River Falls* W, 42-312/8 SIU-Edwardsville* W, 24-2212/8 Augustana (S.D.)* W, 24-181/3 Lock Haven L, 8-271/5 Clemson L, 12-321/12 at Minnesota L, 11-331/15 Arizona State L, 14-291/19 Oklahoma State@ L, 18-331/26 at Missouri@ W, 23-212/1 at Brigham Young L, 15-212/2 at Utah State L, 14-272/8 North Dakota W, 29-152/9 North Dakota State L, 17-212/15 at Indiana L, 15-262/16 vs. Notre Dame L, 18-242/16 at Purdue L, 9-332/22 Drake W, 29-102/23 Northern Iowa L, 11-283/2-3/3 Big Eight Championships% 4th3/13-3/15 NCAA Championships$ 41stHome matches in Bold. *-Husker Duals in Lincoln, Neb. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships at Norman, Okla. $-NCAA Championships at Oklahoma City, Okla.

1985-86 (16-5-0)Coach: Tim NeumannFinal Dual Ranking: 13thNCAA Championships Finish: 12thDate Opponents Result11/15 at Iowa State@ L, 4-3412/7 Air Force* W, 45-012/7 Central Oklahoma* W, 33-1112/7 Adams State* W, 44-312/7 NW Missouri State* W, 31-1812/13 at North Dakota W, 39-312/13 at North Dakota State W, 29-91/5 at Tenn.-Chattanooga W, 34-151/6 at Carson Newman W, 27-181/7 at Clemson L, 19-231/15 at Nebraska-Omaha W, 41-71/18 Missouri@ W, 35-61/31 at Oklahoma State@ L, 5-312/1 at Central Oklahoma W, 41-62/8 Oklahoma@ L, 18-262/8 Minnesota W, 36-142/8 Utah State W, 27-142/15 at Wyoming L, 17-202/19 at Drake W, 22-212/22 Notre Dame W, 25-162/22 Brigham Young W, 23-19

3/1-3/2 Big Eight Championships% 4th3/13-3/15 NCAA Championships$ 12thHome matches in Bold. *-Husker Duals in Lincoln, Neb. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships at Ames, Iowa. $-NCAA Championships at Iowa City, Iowa.

1986-87 (12-6-0)Coach: Tim NeumannFinal Dual Ranking: Not rankedNCAA Championships Finish: 14thDate Opponents Result11/20 Oklahoma State@ L, 11-2712/10 Nebraska-Omaha W, 40-412/13 NW Missouri State* W, 46-012/13 Nebraska-Omaha* W, 32-1212/13 Iowa State@* L, 14-301/3 at Cal State Fullerton W, 33-91/4 at USC Open 2nd1/10 vs. Weber State# W, 34-71/10 at Utah State# W, 22-131/10 vs. Brigham Young# L, 12-271/16 North Dakota State L, 15-251/18 at Missouri@ W, 22-151/23 at Northern Illinois W, 25-151/24 at Notre Dame W, 36-122/6 at Oklahoma@ W, 25-162/13 at Northern Iowa L, 11-322/21 Wyoming L, 19-202/21 North Dakota W, 22-212/27 Drake W, 23-153/7-3/8 Big Eight Championships% 4th3/19-3/21 NCAA Championships$ 14thHome matches in Bold. *-Husker Duals in Lincoln, Neb. #-Utah Duals at Logan, Utah. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships at Stillwater, Okla. $-NCAA Championships at College Park, Md.

1987-88 (8-9-1)Coach: Tim NeumannFinal Dual Ranking: Not ranked NCAA Championships Finish: 39thDate Opponents Result11/13 at Wyoming W, 31-912/4-5 Las Vegas Invitational 9th1/2 vs. SIU-Edwardsville* W, 23-111/2 at Iowa State@* L, 15-261/9 at Iowa L, 0-401/15 at North Dakota W, 28-91/16 at North Dakota State L, 16-241/17 at Minnesota L, 19-201/23 at Oklahoma State@& L, 9-331/23 vs. Boise State& W, 26-171/23 vs. Arizona State& L, 6-401/23 vs. Clemson& W, 25-111/30 Northern Iowa L, 15-252/5 at Nebraska-Omaha W, 27-112/6 Notre Dame L, 18-212/13 Missouri@ L, 13-182/20 Oklahoma@ T, 15-152/20 Northern Iowa W, 27-112/24 Drake W, 33-93/6 Big Eight Championships% 4th3/17-3/19 NCAA Championships$ 39thHome matches in Bold. *-Cyclone Duals at Ames, Iowa. &-Cowboy Duals at Stillwater, Okla. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships at Norman, Okla. $-NCAA Championships at Ames, Iowa.

1988-89 (12-6-2)Coach: Tim NeumannFinal Dual Ranking: 9th / National Duals Finish: DNPNCAA Championships Finish: 17thDate Opponents Result11/17 at Missouri@ T, 19-1912/2-3 Las Vegas Invitational 9th12/10 Iowa State@ W, 19-1412/17 Oklahoma State@ L, 15-231/6 vs. Indiana* W, 21-121/6 vs. Oklahoma State@* L, 3-301/6 vs. North Carolina* L, 16-221/11 vs. Ashland W, 42-01/11 at Clarion L, 22-241/12 at Pittsburgh T, 16-161/14 at Lock Haven W, 22-121/20 North Dakota State W, 24-101/20 Clemson W, 25-91/21 North Dakota W, 41-31/25 at Notre Dame W, 24-152/3 at Northern Iowa L, 15-282/10 Nebraska-Omaha W, 36-92/11 Wyoming W, 32-82/15 Minnesota W, 21-172/22 Drake W, 36-3

2/24 at Oklahoma@ L, 15-173/5 Big Eight Championships% 4th3/16-3/18 NCAA Championships$ 17thHome matches in Bold. *-National Wrestling Duals at Hampton, Va. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships at Ames, Iowa. $-NCAA Championships at Oklahoma City, Okla.

1989-90 (21-2-1)Coach: Tim NeumannFinal Dual Ranking: 4th / National Duals Finish: 5thNCAA Championships Finish: 5thDate Opponents Result11/10 at Wyoming W, 26-812/1-2 Las Vegas Invitational 3rd12/8 Northern Illinois W, 43-012/8 Lock Haven W, 32-312/16 Iowa State@ W, 21-161/3 vs. SIU-Edwardsville# W, 34-91/3 vs. Minnesota# W, 26-15 1/3 at Arizona State# L, 16-211/9 vs. Virginia W, 46-31/9 at Clemson W, 34-101/12 vs. Portland State* W, 32-121/12 vs. Oklahoma@* W, 29-121/12 vs. Arizona State* T, 18-181/13 vs. Penn State* W, 27-91/20 Notre Dame W, 30-81/25 vs. Cal State Fullerton& W, 33-81/25 at Oklahoma State@& L, 12-212/2 at North Dakota W, 42-52/3 at North Dakota State W, 29-92/8 at Nebraska-Omaha W, 20-152/10 Northern Iowa W, 26-102/14 at Minnesota W, 17-162/17 Oklahoma@ W, 28-112/21 at Drake W, 31-122/24 Missouri@ W, 29-73/11 Big Eight Championships% 2nd3/22-3/24 NCAA Championships$ 5thHome matches in Bold. #-Sun Devil Duals at Tempe, Ariz. &-Cowboy Duals at Stillwater, Okla. *-National Wrestling Duals at Hampton, Va. #-Home dual in Norfolk, Neb. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships in Lincoln, Neb. $-NCAA Championships at College Park, Md.

1990-91 (11-6-0)Coach: Tim NeumannFinal Dual Ranking: 9th / National Duals Finish: 5thNCAA Championships Finish: 10thDate Opponents Result11/15 at Missouri@ W, 25-912/8 Oklahoma State@ L, 15-2012/15 Iowa State@ L, 16-171/11 vs. North Carolina* W, 31-161/11 vs. West Virginia* W, 21-191/11 vs. Oklahoma State@* L, 11-231/12 vs. Ohio State* L, 19-231/12 vs. Northern Iowa* W, 24-201/17 Clemson# W, 24-191/19 Nebraska-Omaha W, 29-131/21 at Northern Iowa L, 9-331/25 Wyoming W, 26-62/3 at Oklahoma@ W, 31-112/8 at Notre Dame W, 27-162/13 Minnesota L, 16-232/16 Indiana W, 27-122/20 Drake W, 29-143/3 Big Eight Championships% 3rd3/14-3/16 NCAA Championships$ 10thHome matches in Bold. *-National Wrestling Duals at Hampton, Va. #-Home dual in Norfolk, Neb. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships at Columbia, Mo. $-NCAA Championships at Iowa City, Iowa.

1991-92 (13-4-0)Coach: Tim NeumannFinal Dual Ranking: 8th / National Duals Finish: 7thNCAA Championships Finish: 11thDate Opponents Result12/6-7 Las Vegas Invitational 6th12/12 at Iowa State@ (3) L, 11-311/4 at Indiana W, 24-111/4 vs. Purdue (13) W, 27-171/11 Notre Dame W, 27-111/18 vs. Clemson# W, 23-141/18 vs. Tenn.-Chattanooga# W, 25-141/24 at Oklahoma State@ (4) L, 6-352/2 Missouri@ W, 28-182/8 vs. Northern Montana* W, 25-142/8 vs. Iowa State@* (2) L, 7-252/8 vs. Augsburg* W, 20-19

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2/8 at Michigan* (9) L, 11-332/9 vs. Purdue (16) W, 22-192/15 Oklahoma@ (15) W, 28-92/19 at Minnesota W, 21-182/22 Northern Iowa (9) W, 19-172/26 at Wyoming W, 22-183/7 Big Eight Championships% 3rd3/19-3/21 NCAA Championships$ 11thHome matches in Bold. #-at Atlanta, Ga. *-National Wrestling Duals at Ann Arbor, Mich. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships at Stillwater, Okla. $-NCAA Championships at Oklahoma City, Okla.

1992-93 (10-2-0)Coach: Tim NeumannFinal Dual Ranking: 2nd/National Duals Finish: 2ndNCAA Championships Finish: 3rdDate Opponents Result12/4-5 Las Vegas Invitational 2nd1/6 Iowa State@ (5) L, 15-181/16 at Northern Iowa (7) W, 28-71/23 Northern Montana* W, 45-41/23 Iowa State*@ (4) W, 26-131/23 Iowa* (1) W, 24-201/24 Penn State* (2) L, 13-201/30 Wyoming W, 36-32/5 at Minnesota (8) W, 22-92/12 at Missouri@ W, 37-32/14 at Oklahoma State@ (16) W, 39-122/21 at Northwestern W, 35-62/24 at Oklahoma@ (11) W, 33-63/6 Big Eight Championships% 1st3/18-3/20 NCAA Championships$ 3rdHome matches in Bold. *-National Wrestling Duals in Lincoln, Neb. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships at Norman, Okla. $-NCAA Championships at Ames, Iowa.

1993-94 (12-6-0)Coach: Tim NeumannFinal Dual Ranking: 7th/ National Duals Finish: 5thNCAA Championships Finish: 29thDate Opponents Result12/3-4 Las Vegas Invitational 5th11/28 vs. Clarion# L, 16-2711/28 vs. Brown# W, 30-1411/28 vs. Cornell# (16) W, 22-121/5 Clemson (16) W, 20-151/7 Oklahoma State@ (1) L, 13-271/15 Indiana (20) W, 19-161/22 Ohio State* W, 30-101/22 Oklahoma St.@* (1) L, 12-231/22 Arizona State* (12) W, 25-121/23 Central Oklahoma* W, 25-101/23 Penn State* (7) L, 14-241/23 Iowa State@* W, 32-111/30 Oklahoma@ (9) W, 25-202/3 at Minnesota (5) L, 7-342/6 at Iowa State@ (10) L, 19-212/12 at Wyoming W, 24-212/16 Missouri@ W, 25-142/19 Northern Iowa (13) W, 29-6 3/5 Big Eight Championships% 3rd3/17-3/19 NCAA Championships$ 29thHome matches in Bold. #-Conference Challenge at Ithaca, N.Y. *-National Wrestling Duals in Lincoln, Neb. @-Big Eight Conference dual. !-Home dual in Norfolk, Neb. %-Big Eight Championships at Ames, Iowa. $-NCAA Championships at Chapel Hill, N.C.

1994-95 (17-3-0)Coach: Tim NeumannFinal Dual Ranking: 3rd/National Duals Finish: 3rdNCAA Championships Finish: 6thDate Opponents Result11/26 at Mat Town Invitational 3rd12/3 Iowa State@ (14) L, 12-2412/17 at Cal State Fullerton W, 38-612/17 at Cal Poly W, 24-1512/18 at Fresno State W, 23-1312/18 at Cal State Bakersfield (14) W, 30-91/4 Wyoming# W, 25-101/10 Minnesota (10) W, 26-151/21 Ohio* W, 22-161/21 Penn State* (14) W, 21-161/21 Oklahoma State@* (2) L, 13-211/22 Iowa State@* (3) W, 17-151/22 Michigan State* (8) W, 21-181/27 at Oklahoma State@ (2) L, 14-231/29 at Oklahoma@ (12) W, 28-82/4 vs. Ohio State (19) W, 28-132/4 vs. James Madison W, 46-02/4 at Clemson W, 38-0

2/10 at Northern Iowa W, 30-122/12 Nebraska-Omaha W, 36-32/15 at Missouri@ W, 33-33/8 Big Eight Championships% 1st3/16-3/18 NCAA Championships$ 6thHome matches in Bold. *-National Wrestling Duals in Lincoln, Neb. @-Big Eight Conference dual. #-Home dual in Bassett, Neb. %-Big Eight Championships in Lincoln, Neb. $-NCAA Championships at Iowa City, Iowa.

1995-96 (15-3-1)Coach Tim NeumannFinal Dual Ranking: 3rd / National Duals Finish: 2ndNCAA Championships Finish: 5thDate Opponents Result12/1-2 Las Vegas Invitational 2nd12/17 at Ohio State (20) W, 25-1012/17 vs. Ohio W, 34-612/19 at West Virginia (25) W, 24-1012/20 at Pittsburgh (22) W, 28-91/6 Great Plains Open 1st1/9 at Minnesota (5) W, 20-171/13 vs. Oregon State# (17) W, 25-141/13 vs. Oklahoma State@# (6) T, 18-181/20 Findlay* W, 44-01/20 Arizona State* (8) W, 28-71/20 Penn State* (9) W, 25-101/21 Iowa* (1) L, 15-201/27 at Iowa State@ (5) W, 21-172/3 Oklahoma@ (12) L, 13-232/4 Oklahoma State@ (3) L, 10-282/10 vs. Illinois (10) W, 19-152/10 at Indiana (12) W, 24-92/14 Missouri@ W, 27-92/17 Northern Iowa W, 31-62/24 at Wyoming W, 20-123/7 Big Eight Championships% 2nd3/21-3/23 NCAA Championships$ 5thHome matches in Bold. #-Reno Tournament of Champions at Reno, Nev. *-National Wrestling Duals in Lincoln, Neb. @-Big Eight Conference dual. %-Big Eight Championships at Stillwater, Okla. $-NCAA Championships at Minneapolis, Minn.

1996-97 (15-6-0)Coach: Tim NeumannFinal Dual Ranking:10th/National Duals Finish:7thNCAA Championships Finish: 12thDate Opponents Result11/30 at Mat Town Invitational 5th12/4 Pittsburgh (17) W, 25-1312/5-6 Las Vegas Invitational Eighth12/10 at North Dakota State W, 21-151/2 West Virginia (25) W, 25-221/2 Ohio State W, 24-121/4 Great Plains Open 1st1/7 Minnesota (6) L, 12-291/11 vs. Tenn.-Chattanooga! W, 37-31/11 vs. Illinois! (6) L, 13-321/11 at Georgia State! W, 38-91/18 North Carolina* (21) W, 19-161/18 Iowa* (1) L, 3-401/18 Fresno State* (16) W, 24-121/18 Penn State* (4) L, 10-221/19 Oklahoma*@ (15) W, 22-121/26 Wyoming# W, 39-62/2 Iowa State@ (7) W, 20-182/9 at Michigan State (13) W, 29-13

2/9 at Central Michigan W, 26-72/12 at Missouri@ W, 32-62/16 at Northern Iowa W, 23-212/27 at Oklahoma@ (13) L, 9-273/2 at Oklahoma State@ (1) L, 6-273/8 Big 12 Championships% 4th3/20-3/22 NCAA Championships$ 12thHome Matches in Bold. !-Peach State Duals at Atlanta, Ga. *-National Wrestling Duals in Lincoln, Neb. @-Big 12 Conference dual. #-Home dual in Ogallala, Neb. %-Big 12 Championships at Columbia, Mo. $-NCAA Championships at Cedar Falls, Iowa.

1997-98 (10-6-0)Coach: Tim NeumannFinal Dual Ranking: 10th / National Duals Finish: 5thNCAA Championships Finish: 21stDate Opponents Result11/14 at Wyoming W, 27-311/22 at Navy Classic 1st12/12 at North Dakota State W, 22-1612/5-6 Las Vegas Invitational Seventh1/2 North Carolina W, 29-61/4 Great Plains Open 3rd1/9 at Minnesota (2) L, 3-431/17 vs. San Francisco State* W, 34-91/17 at Iowa* (3) L, 16-281/17 vs. Michigan* (10) W, 24-131/17 vs. Oklahoma*@ (5) W, 32-91/18 vs. Michigan State* L, 18-231/18 vs. West Virginia* W, 36-81/25 Oklahoma@# L, 15-202/1 at Iowa State@ L, 13-222/7 Congressional Cup! 1st2/14 Northern Iowa W, 33-62/15 Michigan State (11) W, 28-62/18 Missouri@ W, 22-152/22 Oklahoma State@ (1) L, 19-253/7 Big 12 Championships% 3rd3/19-3/21 NCAA Championships$ 21stHome matches in Bold. *-National Wrestling Duals at Iowa City, Iowa. @-Big 12 Conference dual. !-Congressional Cup at Washington, S.D. #-Home dual in South Sioux City, Neb. %-Big 12 Championships at Norman, Okla. $-NCAA Championships at Cleveland, Ohio.

1998-99 (17-6-0)Coach: Tim NeumannFinal Dual Ranking: 4th / National Duals Finish: 6thNCAA Championships Finish: 15thDate Opponents Result12/4 at Lock Haven W, 27-612/5 at Penn State (4) L, 12-2212/13 Wyoming W, 37-012/20 vs. Cal State Bakersfield (19) W, 24-912/20 vs. Arizona State (9) W, 26-1112/20 vs. Cal Poly W, 35-101/3 at Oklahoma State@ (1) L, 6-311/7 South Dakota State W, 38-61/16 vs. Cal State Bakersfield*(14) W, 22-101/16 vs. Oklahoma State*(1) L, 12-261/16 vs. Augsburg* W, 35-71/16 vs. Arizona State* (12) W, 19-181/17 vs. Iowa* (3) L, 2-371/17 vs. Oklahoma* (6) L, 12-311/22 vs. Oregon W, 24-171/22 vs. Oregon State (18) W, 19-121/24 Air Force# W, 29-16

The 1992-93 Nebraska wrestling team finished third at the NCAA Championships after a 10-2 dual season.

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2004-05 (19-2-1)Coach: Mark ManningFinal Dual Ranking: 3rd NCAA Championships Finish: 19thDate Opponents Result11/19 Hofstra (16) W, 21-1611/27 West Virginia (10) W, 20-1512/3 at Las Vegas Invitational 2nd12/11 at Oregon (18) W, 39-1012/11 at Oregon State W, 36-312/12 at Boise State W, 25-1612/18 Findlay@ W, 43-012/18 Wyoming@ W, 42-01/4 Minnesota (7) W, 21-121/8 vs. Michigan* (3) L, 12-271/8 vs. Navy* (22) W, 21-121/8 vs. Wisconsin* (15) T, 19-191/14 vs. North Carolina& W, 26-121/14 vs. Ohio& W, 41-01/15 vs. Rider& W, 30-121/15 vs. Indiana& W, 25-91/22 at North Carolina W, 34-71/22 at North Carolina State W, 35-121/29 at Missouri^ (12) W, 26-122/10 Oklahoma State^ (1) L, 18-192/12 at Oklahoma^ (8) W, 16-152/18 Air Force W, 31-152/19 Iowa State^ (2) W, 16-153/5 Big 12 Championships% 3rd3/17-3/19 NCAA Championships$ 19thHome matches in Bold. ̂ -Big 12 Conference Dual. &-Virginia Duals in Hampton, Va. @-Nebraska Duals in Lincoln, Neb. +-Lone Star Duals in Grand Prairie, Texas %-Big 12 Championships in Omaha, Neb. $-NCAA Championships in St. Louis, Mo.

2005-06 (12-5-0)Coach: Mark ManningFinal Dual Ranking: 5th NCAA Championships Finish: 16thDate Opponents Result11/18 Boise State W, 27-911/19 at Kaufman-Brand Open N.T.S.11/26 at Wyoming W, 40-312/4 at UNI Open N.T.S.12/9 at Michigan (2) W, 18-16

2/16 Iowa State@ (7) L, 16-242/22 Oklahoma State@ (4) L, 12-243/9 Big 12 Championships% 4th3/21-3/23 NCAA Championships$ 8thHome matches in Bold. #-Lone Star Duals in Grand Prairie, Texas. &- at Morgantown, W. Va. @-Big 12 Conference dual. %-Big 12 Championships at Norman, Okla. $-NCAA Championships at Albany, N.Y. *-Nebraska lost the dual based on criteria b, most six-point victories.

2002-03 (16-7-0)Coach: Mark ManningFinal Dual Ranking: 17thNCAA Championships Finish: 13thDate Opponents Result11/22 Arizona State (13) W, 20-1911/30 at Mat Town Invitational 2nd12/6-7 at Las Vegas Invitatational 6th12/13 at Portland State W, 46-312/14 at Oregon State W, 30-1512/14 at Oregon W, 30-312/28 Findlay W, 35-1412/28 Nebraska-Kearney W, 35-121/4 vs. Virginia* W, 34-91/4 vs. Stanford* W, 39-91/4 vs. Cornell*(18) L, 12-201/7 Minnesota (3) L, 12-271/10 vs. Brown& W, 26-101/10 vs. Hofstra&(21) W, 22-171/11 vs. Illinois&(4) W, 20-171/11 vs. Lehigh&(13) L, 7-341/18 at Cal Poly W, 22-211/18 at Fresno State L, 16-191/25 Wyoming W, 29-121/31 at Missouri^ (18) L, 14-232/7 at Oklahoma^ (9) L, 15-202/8 at Oklahoma State^ (1) L, 6-342/14 Iowa State^ (17) W, 20-172/22 Air Force W, 34-102/22 Hofstra (24) W, 21-183/8 Big 12 Championships% 4th3/20-3/22 NCAA Championships$ 13thHome matches in Bold. ̂ -Big 12 Conference Dual. *-Lone Star Duals in Grand Prairie, Texas &-Virginia Duals in Hampton, Va. %-Big 12 Championships in Columbia, Mo. $-NCAA Championships in Kansas City, Mo. 2003-04 (19-3-0)Coach: Mark ManningFinal Dual Ranking: 2nd NCAA Championships Finish: 5thDate Opponents Result11/15 Oregon State W, 33-911/15 Portland State W, 46-311/21 Boise State (22) W, 31-1011/29 at Rutgers W, 31-1011/29 at Hofstra (11) W, 30-1012/5-6 at Las Vegas Invitational 1st12/22 Nebraska-Kearney@ W, 46-012/22 Chadron State@ W, 45-012/22 Dana College@ W, 44-31/1 at Minnesota+ (10) L, 16-171/3 Oregon W, 44-01/9 vs. Virginia& W, 31-101/9 vs. Rider& W, 31-3

1/29 at Northern Iowa (25) W, 21-151/31 Iowa State@ (4) W, 19-182/4 at Oklahoma@ (4) W, 18-172/6 at North Carolina (21) W, 30-32/14 Minnesota (2) L, 9-222/17 at Missouri@ W, 23-153/6 Big 12 Championships% 4th3/18-3/20 NCAA Championships$ 15thHome matches in Bold. *-National Wrestling Duals at Iowa City, Iowa. @-Big 12 Conference dual. #-Home dual in Ogallala, Neb. %-Big 12 Championships at Ames, Iowa. $-NCAA Championships at State College, Pa.

1999-00 (10-7-1)Coach: Tim NeumannFinal Dual Ranking: 11th/ National Duals Finish: 5thNCAA Championships Finish: 8thDate Opponents Result11/12 Lock Haven W, 20-1612/12 Missouri@# W, 32-61/7 at Minnesota (4) L, 13-291/15 at Wyoming W, 24-151/22 vs. Pitt.-Johnstown W, 31-71/22 vs. Oklahoma*(5) L, 16-231/22 vs. West Virginia* (16) W, 35-61/22 vs. CS-Bakersfield* (15) W, 28-181/23 vs. Oklahoma State* (4) L, 14-281/23 vs. Arizona State* (17) W, 23-201/29 Northern Iowa (10) T, 20-202/4 Oklahoma@ (4) L, 12-272/6 Oklahoma State@ (5) L, 7-302/11 vs. UC Davis W, 43-62/11 at Fresno State W, 28-122/12 at Cal Poly W, 30-182/12 at CS Bakersfield (16) L, 14-272/18 at Iowa State@ (3) L, 12-263/5 Big 12 Championships% 4th3/16-18 NCAA Championships$ 8thHome matches in Bold. @-Big 12 Conference Dual. *-National Wrestling Duals at University Park, Pa. #-Home dual in South Sioux City, Neb. %-Big 12 Championships in Lincoln, Neb. $-NCAA Championships at St. Louis, Mo.

2000-01 (11-6-0)Coach: Mark ManningFinal Dual Ranking: 9thNCAA Championships Finish: 8thDate Opponents Result 11/9 at Drexel W, 35-12 11/11 at Rider W, 23-1611/17 Wyoming W, 31-7 12/1-12/2 at Las Vegas Invitational 2nd 12/9 Oregon State (14) W, 23-10 12/9 Ohio State (15) W, 20-19 12/17 at Missouri@ W,21-17 1/6 vs. Wisconsin (18)# W, 24-17 1/6 vs. Northern Illinois# W, 28-9 1/6 vs. Harvard# W, 21-13 1/11 Minnesota (2) L, 12-261/20 vs. Penn State* W, 21-13 1/20 vs. Minnesota* (2) L, 9-30 1/20 vs. Lehigh* (18) L, 18-24 2/2 at Northern Iowa (20) W, 26-20 2/10 at Oklahoma State @ (2) L, 12-29 2/11 at Oklahoma@ (6) L, 7-33 2/16 Iowa State@ (4) L, 13-22 3/2-3/3 Big 12 Championships% 4th 3/15-3/17 NCAA Championships$ 8thHome matches in Bold. #-Lone Star Duals in Grand Prairie, Texas. *-National Wrestling Duals at University Park, Pa. *-Big 12 Conference dual. %-Big 12 Championships at Stillwater, Okla. $-NCAA Championships at Iowa City, Iowa.

2001-02 (8-9-0)Coach: Mark ManningFinal Dual Ranking: 9th NCAA Championships Finish: 8thDate Opponents Results11/24 Augustana (S.D.) W, 36-911/24 Rider W, 26-1611/30-12/1 at Las Vegas Invitational 7th12/7 at Air Force W, 31-1312/8 at Wyoming W, 30-1212/14 Oregon State (25) W, 22-1612/15 Missouri@ (17) L, 16-241/3 Oregon L, 24-24*1/5 vs. Princeton# W, 42-81/5 vs. Cornell# W, 24-181/5 vs. Wisconsin# (23) L, 16-231/11 at Minnesota (1) L, 12-271/20 vs. Bloomsburg& W, 49-61/20 at West Virginia(10) L, 21-302/1 at Arizona State (11) L, 16-202/8 Oklahoma@ (6) L, 12-33

The 2003-04 Nebraska wrestling team went 19-2-1 in dual competition and finished fifth at the NCAA Championships. The Huskers were the champions of the Virginia Duals and the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational.

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12/11 at Minnesota (5) L, 11-2712/17 Oregon State@ W, 33-1012/17 Cal Poly (23)@ L, 19-211/2 Bloomsburg W, 30-121/7 Virginia Tech W, 41-31/14 vs. Iowa (6)& W, 24-131/14 vs. Michigan (5)& W, 24-161/15 vs. Oklahoma St. (1)& L, 14-201/15 vs. Central Michigan (7)& W, 21-101/21 American W, 29-211/29 Missouri^(11) W, 21-182/3 at Oklahoma St.^(2) L, 15-272/10 Oklahoma^(11) L, 16-192/19 at Iowa State^(7) W, 22-213/4 Big 12 Championships% 3rd3/16-3/18 NCAA Championships$ 16thHome matches in Bold. ^-Big 12 Conference Dual. &-National Duals, Iowa City, Iowa @-Nebraska Duals in Lincoln, Neb. %-Big 12 Championships in Ames, Iowa $-NCAA Championships in Oklahoma City, Okla.

2006-07 (10-7-1)Coach: Mark ManningFinal Dual Ranking: 18th/National Duals Finish: DNPNCAA Championships Finish: 16thDate Opponents Result11/11 Cowboy Open! N.T.S.11/18 Kaufman-Brand Open@ N.T.S.11/24 at Virginia Tech W, 34-911/25 at Maryland W, 27-1212/1-12/2 Las Vegas Invitational# 4th, 94 pts12/9 South Dakota State W, 32-912/9 Northern Colorado W, 34-912/16 Wyoming& W, 34-1012/16 Nebraska-Kearney& W, 30-181/5 Oregon State L, 15-211/13 vs. Hofstra (3)% L, 6-321/13 vs. Michigan (11)% W, 23-131/13 vs. Iowa (5)% L, 5-301/20 Iowa State (3)^ L, 12-251/28 at Missouri (2)^ L, 11-312/1 Oklahoma State (4)^ L, 13-212/9 at Oklahoma (14)^ W, 21-152/11 Minnesota (1) L, 6-322/16 at Lehigh (24) W, 27-152/17 at Drexel W, 25-132/17 at Penn (21) T, 17-173/3 Big 12 Championships* 4th3/15-3/17 NCAA Championships$ 16thHome matches in Bold. ^-Big 12 Conference Dual. !-Laramie, Wyo.; @-Sapp Fieldhouse, Omaha, Neb.; #-Primm, Nev.; &-Nebraska Duals, Lincoln, Neb.; %-National Duals, Cedar Falls, Iowa; *-Big 12 Championships in Columbia, Mo.; $-NCAA Championships in Auburn Hills, Mich.

2007-08 (14-3-0)Coach: Mark ManningFinal Dual Ranking: 4th/National Duals Finish: 2ndNCAA Championships Finish: 4thDate Opponents Result11/9 at Wyoming W, 47-011/10 Cowboy Open! N.T.S.11/16 Lehigh W, 28-1311/17 Kaufman-Brand Open@ N.T.S.11/30-12/1 Las Vegas Invitational# 4th, 112.5 pts

12/6 at Minnesota (2) L, 13-2512/7 at South Dakota State W, 37-1212/15 Dana College W, 40-61/2 at Northern Colorado W, 38-61/4 at Oregon State W, 42-31/12 vs. Northwestern (9)& W, 25-91/12 vs. Penn State (1)& W, 19-131/13 vs. Minnesota (6)& W, 24-131/13 vs. Iowa (2)& L, 6-241/20 Oklahoma State (2)^% W, 22-132/2 Missouri (11)^ W, 22-132/10 Oklahoma (18)^ W, 21-92/16 at Rider W, 27-122/17 at Hofstra (16) W, 25-102/24 at Iowa State (6)^ L, 12-223/8 Big 12 Championships* 2nd, 62.53/20-3/22 NCAA Championships$ 4th, 74.0Home matches in Bold. ^-Big 12 Conference Dual. !-Laramie, Wyo.; @-Sapp Fieldhouse, Omaha, Neb.; #-Las Vegas, Nev.; &-National Duals in Cedar Falls, Iowa; %-Oklahoma City, Okla.; *-Big 12 Championships in Stillwater, Okla.; $-NCAA Championships in St. Louis, Mo.

2008-09 (17-3-1)Coach: Mark ManningFinal Dual Ranking: 4th/National Duals Finish: 4thNCAA Championships Finish: 4thDate Opponents Result11/20 Chattanooga W, 29-1511/22 at Kaufman-Brand Open@ 8 Titles11/28 Augustana (S.D.) W, 50-011/28 Oregon State W, 34-812/5-6 at Las Vegas Invitational# 1st, 124.512/21 Minnesota (7) W, 21-181/4 Michigan (15) W, 22-131/4 Northern Colorado W, 39-31/10 vs. Northwestern (20)& W, 19-181/10 vs. Penn State (14)& W, 20-161/11 vs. Iowa (1)& L, 11-221/11 vs. Iowa State (2)& L, 19-201/18 South Dakota State W, 43-31/18 Maryland W, 26-131/23 Penn W, 23-141/25 vs. Virginia Tech W, 26-111/25 at Central Michigan (6) T, 17-171/31 at Missouri (6)^ W, 16-152/5 Oklahoma State (15)^ W, 17-162/8 at Oklahoma (14)^ W, 18-152/14 vs. UNC Greensboro W, 43--12/14 at North Carolina W, 24-152/22 Iowa State (Senior Day)^ L, 10-303/7 Big 12 Championships% 1st, 70.03/19-21 NCAA Championships$ 4th, 78.5Home matches in Bold. ^-Big 12 Conference Dual. @-Sapp Fieldhouse, Omaha, Neb.; #-Las Vegas, Nev.; &-National Duals in Cedar Falls, Iowa; ^-Big 12 Championships in Lincoln, Neb.; $-NCAA Championships in St. Louis, Mo.

2009-10 (9-11)Coach: Mark ManningFinal Dual Ranking: Not Ranked/National Duals Finish: DNPNCAA Championships Finish: 12thDate Opponents Result11/15 Wisconsin (11) W, 26-1711/21 at Kaufman-Brand Open@ 3 Titles

11/22 at NWCA All-Star Classic& NTS11/28 vs. Binghamton% W, 27-1111/28 vs. Lehigh (12)% L, 15-1811/28 vs. Hofstra% W, 29-611/28 vs. Appalachian State% W, 40-612/4-5 Las Vegas Invitational# 5th, 94 pts.12/10 at Minnesota (5) L, 14-2812/12 at South Dakota State W, 46-612/19 Nebraska-Kearney W, 23-1812/19 Central Michigan (6) L, 6-291/3 North Dakota State W, 33-91/3 North Carolina State W, 31-101/9 vs. Iowa (1)& L, 3-331/9 vs. Buffalo& L, 17-181/17 Wyoming L, 10-291/24 at Oregon State (18) L, 7-321/29 Missouri (17)^ L, 16-221/31 Northern Colorado W, 37-92/4 Oklahoma (9)^ L, 15-222/12 at Oklahoma State (3)^ L, 6-312/21 at Iowa State (2)^ L, 7-343/6 Big 12 Championships* 5th, 323/18-20 NCAA Championships$ T-12th, 39.5Home matches in Bold. ^-Big 12 Conference Dual. @-Sapp Fieldhouse, Omaha, Neb.; &-Fullerton, Calif.; %-Journeymen/Brute Northeast Duals in Troy, N.Y.; #-Las Vegas, Nev.; &-National Duals in Cedar Falls, Iowa; *-Big 12 Championships in Norman, Okla.; $-NCAA Championships in Omaha, Neb.

2010-11 (14-5-0)Coach: Mark ManningFinal Dual Ranking: 13thNCAA Championships Finish: 12thDate Opponents Result11/21 vs. Pittsburgh (20)@ L, 10-2211/21 at Ohio State (12)@ W, 24-1111/27 Bucknell W, 19-1611/27 South Dakota State W, 36-6Dec. 3 at Northern Colorado W, 34-6Dec. 4 at Wyoming W, 20-12Dec. 9 Minnesota (3) L, 8-26Dec. 11 Oregon State (12) W, 17-16Dec. 29-30 Midlands Championships& 9th, 63Jan. 15 vs. Utah Valley% W, 22-12Jan. 15 vs. Stanford% W, 18-15Jan. 15 vs. Brown% W, 37-3Jan. 21 at Wisconsin (4) L, 15-22Jan. 23 at Northern Iowa W, 18-15Jan. 28 at Oklahoma (11)^ L, 16-17Jan. 30 at Missouri (7)^ W, 17-16Feb. 4 Arizona State W, 35-8Feb. 6 Oklahoma State (5)^ L, 10-22Feb. 12 at North Carolina W, 31-6Feb. 20 Iowa State (17)^ W, 21-14March 5 Big 12 Championships* 4th, 46.5March 17-19 NCAA Championships$ 12th, 43.5Home matches in Bold. ^-Big 12 Conference Dual; @-Columbus, Ohio; &-Evanston, Ill.; %-Lone Star Duals in Grand Prairie, Texas; *-Big 12 Championships in Ames, Iowa; $-NCAA Championships in Philadelphia, Pa.

The 2008-09 Huskers won the Las Vegas Invitational and Big 12 Championship before taking fourth at the NCAA Championships. Nebraska finished with a 17-3-1 dual record.

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AAdam, Jerry 1931, 32Adamson, Darrel 1953Albright, Gary 1982, 84, 85, 86Aleksanyan, Patrick 2006, 07, 08, 09Allers, LaVerne 1965Allgood, Rick 1964, 65, 66Anderson, John 1957Andrews, Ralph 1929Arthur, Patrick 1976, 77

BBaer, Steven 1994, 95Baier, Austin 2007, 08Baker, Jeremy, 2003, 04Baker, Travis, 2001, 02Barends, Ben 1965, 67Bauer, Ryan 1996, 97, 98Baum, Gail 1957, 58, 59Bean, Don 1953Beckerman, Todd 1997, 99, 00, 01Bell, John 1972, 73Bengston, Rudolph 1921Berger, Jarred, 2003Billings, Layne 1987, 89, 90, 91Blore, Richard 1924, 25, 26Boardman, Dan 1985Boomer, Abe 1998Bogle, Jeff 1984Borer, Mark 1973, 74, 75, 76Brand, Dan 1956, 57, 58Brester, Craig 2007, 08, 09, 10Brian, Adrian 1917Brown, Kenneth 1949, 50, 51Browne, Brandon 2006, 08, 09Browne, Cameron 2007, 09, 10Bryans, Jack 1955, 56, 57Bryant, Charles 1953, 54, 55Burchett, Keith 1969, 70, 71, 72Burnett, Hobart 1932Burnett, Scott 2002Burroughs, Jordan 2007, 08, 09, 11Buser, Kerry 1973Buxton, Jason 1991, 92Buxton, John 1990, 91, 92, 93

CCahoj, Rory 1982, 83Calvert, Jim 1976, 77Campbell, Matt 1983, 84Caniglia, Louis 1949, 50, 51Canoyer, Brad 1995, 96, 97, 98Carpenter, Pierce 1978Carr, Joe 1973, 74, 75, 76Chenoweth, Scott 1988, 89, 90, 91Chipman, Gordon 1962Christensen, Kennen 1974, 75Christensen, Monte 1997Christensen, Rex 1970, 71Class, Jeff 1972, 73Closser, Bayard 1980, 81, 82Cloutier, Paul 1999Cockle, George 1940, 41Coe, Ryan 1997Coltvet, Jeffrey 1985, 86, 88, 89Coltvet, Rick 1992, 93Compton, Cody 2011Conger, Bruce 1974, 75, 76Conner, Ati 2000, 01Cook, Dave 1962Cook, Terry 1985, 86, 88, 89Cooper, Brad 1998Cooper, Norlin 1957, 59Copple, Newton 1940, 42, 46, 48Copple, Sumner 1942, 46, 47, 48Cory, John 1987Crancer, John 1954, 55

DDale, Ben 1917Davis, George 1927, 28Dawkins, Wallace 1985, 86, 88DeAnda, Tony 1995, 96DeAnda, Jose 1996, 97, 98, 99DeBrown, Wallace 1934, 35Deines, Hilmere 1954Denke, Tony 1999, 2000, 01, 02DiBiase, Mike 1947, 48, 49, 50Dickinson, Lennard 1971, 72, 73, 74Dillman, Jeff 1981Disney, Mike 1967Dobson, Dennis 1968, 69Dobson, Duane 1966, 67, 68Doerr, Howard 1950Dominguez, Zac 1999Donahoe, Paul 2006, 07, 08Droegemueller, Dave 1987, 89, 90, 91Dunn, Ron 1954Dwyer, Stephen 2007, 08, 09, 10

EEaton, Norris 1933, 34Eckley, Jeremie 1990, 92Ecklund, Harold 1929Eggers, Eric 1988Eierman, Mike 1993, 94, 95Emerson, Jeremy 2002, 03, 04, 05Enger, Todd 1990, 91Erickson, Bob 1967Erickson, Douglas 1969, 70, 71Espinoza, Chad 2004Evans, Dave 1984

FFaimon, James 1960, 61, 62Faltys, Roger 1972Ferrie, Bill 1984, 85, 87Finken, David 1977Finken, Denny 1972, 73Fitzgerald, Patrick 1961Flasnick, Donald 1935, 36, 37Flasnick, Joe 1997Fletcher, Matt 2001Flores, Justin 2000Foust, Cody 2007, 08Fowler, Charles 1925Fox, Kenneth 1962, 63, 65Fraley, Stan 1961Francis, Alan 1983Freeman, Al 1979, 80, 81, 83

GGabel, Billy 1998, 99Gaddis, Albert 1969Ganz, Carl 1915Garcia, Kevin 1999, 2001Gardner, Rulon 1992, 93Gaylor, Harry 1967, 68George, Joe 1969, 70, 71, 72George, Ted 1975George, Timothy 1976Giese, Darin 1993, 95, 96, 97Gilliland, Harold 1949, 50, 51Girard, Dennis 1973Glur, Rudy 1978Goldman, David 1983Goll, Lawrence 1953, 54, 55Gomez, Paul 1998, 99, 2000Gonyo, Scott 1994Graham, Charles 1954Grande, Ross 2010, 11Gubbels, Jared 2011Gubbels, Kyle 2003, 04Gunther, Fred 1915

HHacker, Chris 2009, 10Hallgren, John 1964, 66Halstead, Monty 1970, 71, 72, 73Hankins, Allen 1996, 97, 98Harley, Garry 1960Harnisch, Gary 1972, 73, 74, 75Harrison, Daniel 1990Harwood, Marc 2004, 05, 06Hasselquist, Keith 1968, 69Hassig, Doug 1975Haug, James 1969, 70, 71Heady, Glenn 1931Hemann, Michael 1987, 89Henson, Joe 1999, 2000Henson, Josh 1999, 2000Herrera, Paul 1989, 90High, Jason 2002, 03, 04Hiffernan, John 1992Hill, Richard 1975Hill, Steve 1976, 77Hill, Trevor 2002, 03, 04, 05Hoevet, Dan 1961Hoffman, Bill 1974, 75, 76Houser, Bob 1978, 81Hoyt, Charles 1919, 20, 21Huff, Dale 1965Hulbert, Corwin 1932Hulbert, Donald 1933Hunt, Robert 1930Husmann, Ed 1952, 53

IIhnen, Josh 2010, 11Isaacson, Clarence 1923Ingalls, David 2003, 04, 05, 06

JJackman, Herbert 1941, 42James, Tim 1998Jennings, Tony 1973, 74, 75, 76Jirousek, Jack 1954Johnson, Andy 2008, 09, 11Johnson, Bob 1973, 74, 75, 76Johnson, Delos 1938Johnson, Jared 1992Johnston, James 1891, 92, 93Jonas, Frank 2008Jones, Douglas 1975Jones, Vince 2006, 08, 09

Jones Jr., Arthur 1926Jordan, Kenny 2008Josephson, Erik 1995, 96

KKarpowicz, William 1977Karrer, Max 1928Kastl, Adam 2000, 02Kelber, Jason 1987, 89, 90, 91Keller, Matt 2004, 05Kellogg, John 1923, 24, 26Kendall, Dennis 1964Kerr, Richard 1965, 68Kildare, Russell 1971, 72Kiley, Ridge 2010, 11Kimsey, Jim 1980Kish, John 1927, 29Kitzelman, Max 1954Klein, Jacob 2003, 04, 05, 06Klinginsmith, Michael 2011Klingsheim, David 2010, 11 Knight, James 1937, 38, 39Knippel, William 1970Knobloch, Thomas 1975, 76Knox, Mike 1983Koehn, Tyler 2010, 11Koehnke, George 1928Koehnlein, Mike 2010, 11Kolb, Caleb 2011Koss, Allan 1975Koster, Jack 1928, 30Kraft, Jason 1994, 95, 96, 97Krugman, Dennis 1972Kwiatkowski, Scott 2010

LLaFleur, William 1957Lane, Edwin 1950, 51, 52Lane, Tucker 2009, 10, 11Langdon, Jerry 1966, 67, 68Larson, Raymond 1931, 36Latora, Andrew 1987, 88Lawrence, Alan 1982, 84Lebruska, Larry 1961Leitel, Perry 1951, 52, 53Lenker, Rich 1979Libal, Gene 1967, 68, 69Lindland, Matt 1992, 93Lindskog, Russell 1931Lockett, Jason 1992

Nebraska Letterwinners

2000 Olympic gold medalist Rulon Gardner lettered for the Huskers in 1992 and 1993.

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Long, Robert 1920, 21Loos, Dave 1961Lotko, II, Dwayne 1970, 71, 72, 73Lott, Ken 1958, 59Lott, Robert 1963, 64Lott, Roger 1964Luff, Earl 1927, 28Luff, Marlen 1958Luke, William 1937, 38, 39Lukow, Livingston 2009Lundy, Albro 1925Luth, Thomas 1975Lyons, Larry 1970

MMackie, David 1951, 52, 53Magaret, Ernest 1930Makaiwi, Kalin 1996Malecek, Joe 1986, 87, 88, 90Malia, Joey 2000, 02, 03, 04Malia, Ty 2001Manley, Sonny 1987, 88, 89, 91Manning, Ralph 1971, 72, 73, 74Manstedt, Mitch 2002, 03, 05Manzella, Thomas 1994Marisette, Chris 1982, 83, 84, 86Martin, Charles 1963, 64May, Jon 2005, 06, 07, 08Mbah, Kenny 1995McBride, Verle 1927McCaffrey, Phil 1964McClain, Nathan 2003, 04McCreary, Terry 1997McCurdy, Martin 1977, 78McDaniel, Walter 1933McDermott, Don 1963McIntyre, John 1962McKee, Ken 1957, 58McMillin, Nate 2003McTorry, Charles 1997, 99, 2000, 01Meier, Tom 1969, 70, 71Meredith, Perry 1933Meyer, Daryl 1979, 80, 81Milsap, Lance 1982, 83Mink, George 1978, 80Miron, Pat 2000, 01, 02Monfore, Mike 1985Mooberry, Alfred 1924

Morgan, Scott 1981, 82Morris, Dusty 1996, 97, 98, 99Morton, Arnold 1954, 55, 56Moyer, Dominick 2004, 05, 06, 07Munn, Wayne 1918Munson, Jerry 1969, 70Munson, Scott 1996, 97, 98, 99 Murphy, Allen 1969Murray, Matt 2003, 04, 05Myers, John 1986, 87Myles, Cliff 1973, 77

NNagel, Shawn 2011Nakashima, James 2010Napier, C.J. 2010Nelson, Chad 1993, 94, 95, 96Nelson, Chris 1988, 90, 91, 92Nelson, Dwayne 1972Nelson, Marshall 1955, 56Neumann, Mark 1980Neumann, Tim 1980Niblo, Mark 1978Nielsen, Gil 1957Nissen, Mike 1961, 62, 63Norman, Judd 1979, 80, 82Novotny, Jim 1958

OO'Callaghan, Bruce 1963O'Hara, Kahlan 1981Oganisian, Ovanes 1992, 93Oliver, Chris 2006, 07, 08Oliver, Marshall 1974Oliver, Ray 1981, 82, 83Olson, Cody 1985, 86, 87, 89Olson, Corey 1990, 91, 92, 93Orta, Bob 1969, 70, 71, 72Owens, James G. 1955, 56

PPadden, B.J. 2003, 04, 05, 06Paige, Bernard 1934, 35, 36Palm, Greg 1979Pascale, Henry 1915Pascoe, Travis 2002, 03, 04, 05Passer, Mark 1987Patton, Albert 1978

Payne, Dustin 2010Peck, Steve 1979Penning, James 1991Peterson, Ardean 1930, 31Petri, Daniel 1970, 71, 73Phillips, Jim 1979Pickett, Bob 1956Pickwell, John 1923Pinkerman, Rick 1969, 70Plambeck, Rob 2007, 08Plienis, J.R. 1998, 99Pokorny, Andy 2009Policky, Gary 1961Povondra, Harold 1968, 69Powell, Jason 2001, 02, 03, 04Power, Myron 1921Prichard, Thomas 1975Pummel, James 2003, 04Purler, Tony 1993

RRadnov, Mike 1987Rambour, George 1977, 78, 79, 80Raschke, Jim 1960, 61, 62Ravenscroft, Steve 1972, 73Redding, Douglas 1977Reed, Floyd 1921, 22, 23Reeder, Jim 1971Rees, Vane 1930, 31Reese, Herbert 1949, 50, 51Reimers, Everett 1928, 29Reitmeier, Jason 1994, 95Rempe, Matt 1989Renner, Dale 1923Rethmeier, George 1959, 60 Rice, Thomas 2007Richards, Gary 1964Rimpley, Tim 1975Roberts, Casey 2006, 07Robbins, Tommy 1989, 91, 92, 93Robertson, Leon 1929, 30, 31Roehrs, Troy 1988Roller, Michael 1995, 96Rosen, Alan 1956Roto, Peter 2008Rowe, David 1988Rowe, Mike 2007, 08Ruby, Glen 1910, 11, 12Ruiz, Justin 2002, 03Ruettiger, John 1978Ruhnke, Lyndon 1984Russel, Robert 1949, 50Rutherford, Richard 1916

SSabo, Jake 1984Salazar, Curtis 2008, 09Salter, George 1919, 20Sanchez, Gil 1983, 84, 86, 87Sanchez, Jim 1987, 88, 89Sanders, Paul 2008, 09Sanders, Robert 2006, 07, 08, 09Scarpello, Joe 1979Scherr, Bill 1981, 82, 83, 84Scherr, Jim 1981, 82, 83, 84Schultz, Ryan 2000, 01Seemann, George 1939Selmon, Billy 1980, 82Selmon, Johnnie 1981, 82Shearer, John 1980, 83Shirley, Donald 1931, 32, 34Shortsleeve, Mark 1981Shufelt, Travis 2002, 03, 04, 05Simic, Adolph 1929, 30Simmons, Lee 1971, 72Simons, Lorne 1936, 37Skinner, Dale 1924, 25, 26Skinner, Morris 1930Smith, Brad 1980Smith, Elbert 1931Smith, Malcolm 1920

Smith, Robert 1973Smith, Steve 1974Smith, Victor 1971Snyder, Bryan 1999, 2000, 01, 02Snyder, Shane 1987, 89Sparano, Michael 1947, 48, 49, 50Spaulding, Dusty 2001, 02, 03, 05Sportelli, Chad 2004Steele, Chris 1996Steele, Tony 1973Stephens, Joe 1992, 94, 95Stith, Carel 1965, 66, 67Stone, Julian 1929Stratton, Harold 1986Street, Randy 1991Swanson, Scott 1967

TTamai, Jack 1946, 48, 49Taylor, William 1984Terry, Temoer 1994, 95, 96, 98Thomas, Clyde 1922, 24Thompson, Harold 1959, 61, 62Thompson, Leif 1966Thompson, Tolly 1994, 95, 96, 97Thompson, Tucker 1988Thon, Ronald 1966, 67, 68Thorpe, Robert 1961Tiensvold, James 1968, 69Tobin, Ryan 1994, 95, 96, 98Toman, Joseph 1927, 28, 29Traynor, Mike 1987Tremain, Charles 1972Troendly, Harry 1919, 20Troutman, Stanton 1921, 22, 23Trump, Kirby 1978Tuning, Joseph 1926Turner, Keenan 1985, 86, 88Tyler, Charles 1971

UUhlir, Theodore 1924

VVacanti, Matt 2009Vansickle, Richard 1961, 62Vasha, Agron 1977, 78, 79Velazquez, Frank 1993, 94Vering, Brad 1998, 99, 2000, 01Vering, Russ 1994Vining, Court 1976, 77, 78, 80Vranich, Michael 1974, 75, 76, 77

WWalenz, Steve 1963Walker, William 1932Walton, S. Kent 1958Ward, Alex 2008, 09, 10Ware, Justin 1994Weber, Irvin 1926, 30Webster, Fred 1936, 38Welder, Jeramie 1995, 96, 97, 98Wells, Murle 1933, 34Wertz, Ivan 1921Whitehead, Rich 1979, 80Williams, Brian 1990Wofford, Levi 2007, 08, 09, 10Wright, B.J. 2004, 05

YYambor, Bob 1948, 49

ZZakaras, Jason 2002Zartner, Robert 1963Zuk, Dennis 1974Zutavern, Mat 2000

B.J. Padden was a two-time Big 12 champion at 197 pounds for the Huskers and also earned two All-America honors in 2005 and 2006.

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Nebraska National Champions

Year Won Lost Tie Conf NCAA1992-93* 18 5 0 1993-94 38 13 0 3rd DNP 1994-95 36 2 0 1st 1st 1995-96 42 2 0 1st 3rd 1996-97 41 4 0 1st 3rdTotals 157 21 0 *-Redshirt season does not count in career totals.

Three-time All-American Tolly Thompson became NU’s sixth national champion in 1995 with an 8-0 major decision over Justin Greenlee of Northern Iowa to complete a 36-2 season.

Year Won Lost Tie Conf NCAA1997-98 33 9 0 1st DNP1998-99 26 9 0 2nd 4th1999-00 38 3 0 1st 1st2000-01 27 5 0 2nd 7thTotals 124 26 0

Brad Vering took the 197-pound national title in 2000 to become the seventh NCAA champion in school history. Vering defeated Zack Thompson of Iowa State, 2-1 in a tiebreaker. Vering finished the season with a 38-3 record to lead NU to an eighth-place finish.

Year Won Lost Tie Conf NCAA1999-2000 16 7 0 2000-01 19 8 0 1st DNP2001-02 29 8 0 3rd 5th2002-03 35 6 0 3rd 3rd2003-04 26 2 0 2nd 1stTotals 109 24 0*-Redshirt season does not count in career totals.

Jason Powell won the 125-pound weight class in 2004 with a 17-2 technical fall over Kyle Ott of Illinois to become the eighth NCAA champion in school history. Powell finished the season with a 26-2 record to lead NU to its first top-five finish since 1995-96.

Year Won Lost Tie Conf NCAA2004-05* 20 2 0 2005-06 26 9 0 3rd DNP2006-07 35 5 0 2nd 1st2007-08 25 4 0 1st 3rdTotals 86 18 0*-Redshirt season does not count in career totals.

Paul Donahoe became the ninth national champion in NU history with a 3-1 overtime win over Sam Hazewinkel of Oklahoma in 2007 at 125 pounds. Donahoe finished his sophomore season with a 35-5 record, the fourth-most wins by a sophomore in school history.

Jordan Burroughs became the only two-time national champion in school history after capturing the 165-pound title as a senior in 2011. Burroughs completed his second undefeated season by beating Tyler Caldwell of Oklahoma in the finals, 11-3. Burroughs won his first title as a junior at 157 pounds with a 5-1 decision over second-seeded Michael Poeta of Illinois in 2009.

Mike Nissen123 lbs., 1963

Jim Scherr177 lbs., 1984

Year Won Lost Tie Conf NCAA1960-61 12 2 0 N/A N/A1961-62 17 2 0 N/A 3rd1962-63 19 1 0 N/A 1stTotals 48 5 0

Jim Scherr earned NU’s second individual title defeating Duane Goldman of Iowa. Scherr put together an impressive 1984 championship season with a 35-2-1 record helping NU to its second-highest finish ever at nationals.

Year Won Lost Tie Conf NCAA1980-81 19 8 1 DNP DNP1981-82 27 11 0 3rd 6th1982-83 29 4 2 2nd DNP1983-84 34 2 1 1st 1stTotals 109 25 4

Mike Nissen became NU’s first national champion in 1963. He led NU to a 13th-place finish at the NCAA Championships. Nissen finished the season with a 19-1 record and closed his career with a perfect 36-0 dual record.

Bill Scherr 190 lbs., 1984

Year Won Lost Tie Conf NCAA1980-81 22 8 0 DNP DNP1981-82 37 5 0 1st 4th1982-83 38 4 0 1st 3rd1983-84 36 1 0 1st 1stTotals 133 18 0

Nebraska’s first three-time All-American, Bill Scherr defeated Jim Baumgardner of Oregon State in the 1984 NCAA finals to finish the season with a 36-1 record. Scherr’s win helped NU to a fourth-place finish at the NCAA Championships.

Jason Kelber126 lbs.,1991

Year Won Lost Tie Conf NCAA1986-87 21 11 0 5th DNC1987-88* 11 1 01988-89 33 13 0 3rd 6th1989-90 35 4 0 2nd 2nd1990-91 34 2 0 1st 1stTotals 123 30 0*-Redshirt season does not count in career totals.

Jason Kelber led NU to a 10th-place NCAA finish in 1991 with a national title. He ended his senior year with a 32-2 record defeating Terry Brands in the NCAA finals. Kelber also captured the Big Eight title.

Tony Purler became the fifth Husker to capture a national championship, winning the title at 126 pounds in 1993. Purler defeated Shawn Charles of Arizona State, 7-5, avenging his only two losses of the season. Purler finished the season with an overall record of 35-2.

Tolly ThompsonHWT, 1995

Brad Vering197 lbs., 2000

Jason Powell125 lbs., 2004

Paul Donahoe125 lbs., 2007

Year Won Lost Tie Conf NCAA1992-93 35 2 0 1st 1stTotals 35 2 0

Year Won Lost Tie Conf NCAA2006-07 16 13 0 3rd DNP2007-08 34 6 0 1st 3rd2008-09 35 0 0 1st 1st2009-10* 7 1 0 2010-11 36 0 0 1st 1stTotals 128 20 0*-Medical Redshirt

Jordan Burroughs157 lbs., 2009165 lbs., 2011

Tony Purler126 lbs.,1993

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Nebraska All-Americans

Newt Copple1942, 145, 4th

Herb Reese1949, 175, 3rd

Al Freeman1981, 142, 8th1983, 142, 2nd

Johnnie Selmon1982, 142, 5th

Max Kitzelman1954, Hwt, 3rd

Dan Brand1958, Hwt, 4th

Joe George1971, 167, 6th

Harold Thompson1962, 147, 3rd

Mike Nissen1962, 123, 2nd1963, 123, 1st

Jim Scherr1982, 177, 6th1984, 177, 1st

Gary Albright1982, Hwt, 7th1984, Hwt, 2nd1986, Hwt, 3rd

Gil Sanchez1987, 134, 2nd

Ray Oliver1983, 167, 4th

Scott Chenoweth1989, 167, 8th1990, 167, 7th1991, 177, 7th

Jason Kelber1989, 126, 6th1990, 126, 2nd1991, 126, 1st

Bill Scherr1982, 190, 4th1983, 190, 3rd1984, 190, 1st

Paul Herrera1990, 142, 7th

Chris Nelson1990, 190, 5th1992, 190, 6th

Corey Olson1990, 177, 3rd1992, 177, 2nd1993, 177, 2nd

Joe Malecek1990, Hwt, 7th

John Buxton1993, 118, 8th

Frank Velazquez1993, 134, 7th

Mike Eierman1993, 142, 5th

Tony Purler1993, 126, 1st

Rulon Gardner1993, Hwt, 4th

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Justin Ruiz2002, 197, 5th2003, 197, 5th

Jason Powell2002, 125, 5th2003, 125, 3rd2004, 125, 1st

Matt Murray2004, 141, 2nd

Travis Shufelt2004, 149, 7th

Jacob Klein2004, 165, 7th2006, 174, 5th

Jose DeAnda1999, 141, 8th

Bryan Snyder1999, 157, 4th2000, 157, 5th2001, 157, 2nd2002, 157, 2nd

Paul Gomez2000, 125, 8th

Ati Conner2001, 174, 8th

Brad Vering1999, 197, 4th2000, 197, 1st2001, 197, 7th

Scott Gonyo1994, 118, 6th

Brad Canoyer1995, 118, 6th

Steve Baer1995, 126, 5th

Temoer Terry1995, 150, 4th1996, 158, 3rd1998, 158, 6th

Ryan Tobin1995, 190, 8th1996, 190, 3rd1998, 190, 4th

Chad Nelson1996, 167, 8th

Tolly Thompson1995, Hwt, 1st1996, Hwt, 3rd1997, Hwt, 3rd

Todd Beckerman2000, 133, 5th2001, 133, 4th

Travis Pascoe2005, 184, 6th

B.J. Padden2005, 197, 5th2006, 197, 3rd

Paul Donahoe2007, 125, 1st2008, 125, 3rd

Stephen Dwyer2008, 165, 8th2010, 174, 4th

Brandon Browne2008, 174, 4th2009, 174, 4th

Craig Brester2008, 197, 4th2009, 197, 2nd2010, 197, 2nd

Jordan Burroughs2008, 149, 3rd2009, 157, 1st2011, 165, 1st

Vince Jones2009, 184, 6th

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Athletic Department DirectoryUniversity Administration .................................................................................. Area Code (402) Chancellor: Harvey Perlman, J.D. .............................................................................................................................472-2116President: James B. Milliken, J.D. .............................................................................................................................472-2111Institutional Representative: Josephine Potuto, J.D. ................................................................................................ 472-1252

Athletic AdministrationAthletic Director: Tom Osborne ..................................................................................................................................472-3011Executive Associate A.D./Administration: Marc Boehm .............................................................................................472-3011Senior Associate A.D./Academics: Dennis Leblanc .................................................................................................. 472-2042Associate A.D./Community Relations: Chris Anderson ............................................................................................ 472-7771Associate A.D.: Bob Burton ...................................................................................................................................... 472-5663Associate A.D./Compliance: Gary Bargen ................................................................................................................ 472-2042Associate A.D./Facilities and Events: Butch Hug ..................................................................................................... 472-1000Associate A.D./Capital Planning and Construction: John Ingram ............................................................................. 472-1000Associate A.D./Senior Woman Administrator: Pat Logsdon ......................................................................................472-3011Associate A.D./Huskers Athletic Fund: Paul Meyers ................................................................................................ 472-2367Associate A.D./Life Skills: Keith Zimmer ................................................................................................................... 472-4614Assistant A.D./Ticketing: Holly Adam .........................................................................................................................472-3111Assistant A.D./Athletic Medicine: Lonnie Albers, M.D. .............................................................................................. 472-2276Associate A.D./Football Operations: Jeff Jamrog ......................................................................................................472-3116Assistant A.D./HuskerVision: Shot Kleen ................................................................................................................. 472-4645Assistant A.D./Media Relations: Keith Mann ............................................................................................................ 472-2263Assistant A.D./Marketing, Licensing and Concessions: Michael Stephens .............................................................. 472-9446Associate Directors of Academic Programs: Katie Jewell, Kim Schellpeper .............................................................472-4611Executive Director of Video Production: Kirk Hartman ............................................................................................. 472-4645Accounting Manager: Jan Brown .............................................................................................................................. 472-2273Director of Information Technology: Dan Floyd ........................................................................................................ 472-2368Outreach Director: Doak Ostergard ...........................................................................................................................472-3011Senior Writer and Director of Customer Relations: Randy York ............................................................................... 472-4647

Wrestling StaffHead Coach: Mark Manning ..................................................................................................................................... 472-6470Assistant Coach: Tony Ersland ..................................................................................................................................472-9117Assistant Coach: Bryan Snyder ................................................................................................................................ 472-1285Strength/Conditioning Coach: Jason Powell ............................................................................................................ 472-9430Volunteer Assistant: Brandon Browne ...................................................................................................................... 472-9430Administrative Assistant: Craig Brester .................................................................................................................... 472-9430Wrestling Office Administrative Assistant: Ellen Shutts ............................................................................................ 472-9430

Athletic Performance StaffDirector of Strength and Conditioning: Mike Arthur .................................................................................................. 472-3333Head Football Strength Coach: James Dobson ....................................................................................................... 472-3333Men’s Basketball Strength Coach: Tim Wilson ......................................................................................................... 472-3333Women’s Basketball Strength Coach: Rusty Ruffcorn ............................................................................................. 472-3333Volleyball Strength Coach: Laura Buttermore .......................................................................................................... 472-3333Assistant Strength Coaches: Tyler Clarke, Willie Jones, Chad Wade, Brian Kmitta, Brandon Rigoni ...................... 472-3333

Athletic Medicine StaffChief of Staff/Orthopedic Surgeon: Dr. Pat Clare ..................................................................................................... 472-2276Associate Director of Athletic Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer: Jerry Weber ............................................................ 472-2276Head Football Athletic Trainer: Mark Mayer ............................................................................................................. 472-2276Wrestling Athletic Trainer: Tyler Weeda .................................................................................................................... 472-3465Asst. Athletic Trainers: Brad Brown, Tom Dufresne, Lisa Loewenstein, Jeff Rudy, Patrick Spieldenner, R.J. Pietig, Julie Tuttle .............................................................................................................................................. 472-2276Orthopedists: Dr. Scott Strasburger, Dr. David Clare, Justin Harris ......................................................................... 472-2276Sports Nutritionists: Josh Hingst, Lindsey Remmers ................................................................................................ 472-4618

Academic Performance StaffCoordinator of Student-Athlete Development: Alvin Banks .......................................................................................472-4611Academic Counselors: Andrea Einspahr, Sheri Hastings, Mike Nieman .................................................................. 472-2042

HuskerVisionExecutive Director of Video Production: Kirk Hartman ............................................................................................. 472-4645Chief Engineer: Scott Guthrie ................................................................................................................................... 472-4645Video Production Specialists: Brad Colee, Chris Pankonin, Tyler Bassinger ........................................................... 472-4645Video Services Coordinator: Mike Hodges ............................................................................................................... 472-4645Video Production Coordinator: Amanda Holzwarth .................................................................................................. 472-4645

Web DepartmentDirector of Web Operations: Kelly Mosier ................................................................................................................ 472-0342Production and Web Development Specialist: Brock Raum ..................................................................................... 472-0342

Event ManagementDirector of Athletic Events: Matt Davidson ............................................................................................................... 472-1000Director of Athletic Facilities (Devaney Center): Randy Gobel ................................................................................. 472-1000Director of Athletic Facilities (Memorial Stadium): Eric Haynes ................................................................................ 472-1000Building and Grounds Crew Supervisor: Steve Torske ............................................................................................. 472-1000Event Management Specialists: Derek Bombeck, Derek Bond, Katie Butzke, Ervin Williams ................................. 472-1000

Media RelationsMedia Relations Director of Operations: Jeff Griesch .............................................................................................. 472-2263Associate Director: Shamus McKnight ..................................................................................................................... 472-2263Assistant Directors: Matt Smith, Jeremy Foote, Hilary Winter .................................................................................. 472-2263Wrestling Media Relations Contact: Scott Pulverenti ............................................................................................... 472-7873Design Specialist: Annie Wood ................................................................................................................................. 472-2263Photographer: Scott Bruhn ....................................................................................................................................... 472-2263Administrative Assistant: Vicki Capazo ..................................................................................................................... 472-2263

Head Coach: Mark Manning Office Phone: (402) 472-6470 Assistant Coach: Tony Ersland Office Phone: (402) 472-9117Assistant Coach: Bryan Snyder Office Phone: (402) 472-1285Strength Coach: Jason Powell Office Phone: (402) 472-2735Office Admin. Assistant: Ellen Shutts Office Phone: (402) 472-9430Media Relations Director: Keith Mann Office Phone: (402) 472-0237Wrestling Contact: Scott Pulverenti Office Phone: (402) 472-7873 Cell Phone: (402) 850-3584Media Relations Fax: (402) 472-2005Media Relations Mailing Address: One Memorial Stadium P.O. Box 880123 Lincoln, NE 68588-0123

AdministrationPresident James B. Milliken, J.D.

Board of RegentsTimothy Clare, J.D., LincolnRandy Ferlic, M.D., OmahaChuck Hassebrook, LyonsHoward Hawks, OmahaJim McClurg, Ph.D., LincolnBob Phares, North PlatteKent Schroeder, J.D., KearneyBob Whitehouse, Papillon

Student RegentsJordan Gonzales, UN-KearneyLane Carr, UN-LincolnJeremy Peterson, UN-Medical CenterElizabeth O’Connor, UN-Omaha

Quick Information

The mission of the University of Nebraska Athletic Department is to serve our student-athletes, coaches, staff and fans by:-Displaying INTEGRITY in every decision and action-Building and maintaining TRUST with others-Giving RESPECT to each person we encounter-Pursuing unity of purpose through TEAMWORK-Maintaining LOYALTY to student-athletes, co-workers, fans and the University of NebraskaThe University of Nebraska-Lincoln does not discriminate based on gender, age, disability, race, color, religion, marital status, veteran's status, national or ethnic origin or sexual orientation.

Facility Use Restrictions The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has an interest in protecting its facilities, property and reputation associated with its intercollegiate sports. Therefore, no person shall be permitted to access or use the arenas, facilities and other University of Nebraska intercollegiate athletic venues without first securing the permission of the Athletic Director or his/her designee. The only exception is an individual who records an image (e.g. photograph, videotape) for his/her non-commercial use. In no case shall any person be permitted to use these venues for the purposes of promoting the sale or manufacture of alcohol or tobacco or the promotion of any venture associated directly or indirectly with legal or illegal gaming or gambling.

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Compliance GuidelinesNCAA PrinciplesInstitutional ControlIt is the responsibility of the University of Nebraska to control its intercollegiate athletic program in compliance with the rules and regulations of the NCAA.

ResponsibilityThe University of Nebraska’s responsibility for the conduct of its program includes responsibility for the actions of its staff members and for the actions of any other individual, booster or organization engaged in activities promoting the athletic interests of the institution.

ComplianceThe University of Nebraska must monitor its program to assure compliance and to identify and report to the NCAA instances in which compliance has not been achieved. An institution found to have violated NCAA rules is subject to disciplinary and corrective actions as determined by the NCAA.

Question and Answers for Fans, Boosters, Alumni and Representatives of Athletic Interests

DefinitionsQ: What is a booster?

A: You are a booster if you belong to a University of Nebraska athletic booster club; have promoted or made financial donations to the athletic department or to a specific Husker team; assists in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes; and/or employ, give benefits to or provide services for a student-athlete, a prospective student-athlete or the relative/friends of either. Once an individual is identified as an athletic representative, that person retains that identity indefinitely.

Q: What is a Prospective Student-Athlete?

A: A prospective student-athlete is a student who has started classes for the ninth grade or above, including students in prep schools and junior colleges as well as students who have officially withdrawn from a four-year institution and plan to transfer to another institution. In addition, a student who has not started classes for the ninth grade becomes a prospective student-athlete if the institution or a Nebraska booster provides the individual or the individual’s relatives or friends with any financial assistance or benefits that the institution does not provide to prospective students in general. A good rule of thumb is to treat ALL STUDENTS as prospects.

Q: What is a Student-Athlete?

A: A student-athlete is a student whose enrollment was solicited by a member of the Nebraska athletic staff or other representative of athletic interests with a view toward the student’s ultimate participation in the intercollegiate athletic program.

Q: What is a contact?

A: Contact is ANY face-to-face encounter between a prospect, or the prospect's parent or legal guardian, and a Nebraska staff member or athletic representative during which any dialogue occurs.

Q: What is recruiting?

A: Recruiting is any solicitation of a prospect or a prospect's family member (or guardian) by an institutional staff member or by athletic representative of the institution, for the purpose of securing the prospect's enrollment and ultimate participation in Nebraska's intercollegiate athletic program.

GuidelinesQ: What constitutes impermissible contact by a booster?

A: Phone calls to prospects (9-12th grade) and their relatives placed for recruiting purposes (questions about the athletic program at UNL must be directed to the coach); writing, paging, text messages or instant messages to a prospect to encourage UNL attendance; contact with a prospect at a high school or club contest; contact with a prospect or his/her coach, principal, or counselor to evaluate the prospect; visiting the prospect's educational institution to pick up videotape or transcripts for evaluation purposes; contacting a prospect to congratulate him/her for signing a National Letter of Intent to attend UNL; giving anything of value to a prospect to induce him/her to attend UNL; contact of any kind while the prospect is on the UNL campus for an official or unofficial visit.

The University of Nebraska Athletic Department takes great pride in abiding by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Big Ten Conference rules and guidelines that govern Division I competition. For the benefit of the many alumni, fans and booster club members who are so active in supporting and assisting the Huskers throughout the year, we would like to remind everyone of a few definitions and rules that apply to all athletic representatives and boosters.

Q: Can I give anything to a prospective student-athlete?

A: A booster cannot expend funds to entertain or provide transportation for a prospective student-athlete, the prospect's family members or friends; and/or become directly or indirectly involved in making arrangements for a prospect, or the prospect's relative or friends to receive money or financial aid of any kind.

Q: As a Husker booster, how can I stay involved?

A: There are several ways a booster may stay involved. You may discuss summer employment opportunities with a prospect after he/she has signed a National Letter of Intent with the University of Nebraska; attend high school athletic events WITHOUT contacting prospective student-athletes; continue existing friendships with families and friends of prospective student-athletes; and/or send recommendation letters, newspaper clippings or similar information about prospective student-athletes to Husker coaches.

Q: What are non-permissible extra benefits?

A: An extra benefit is any special arrangement by a Nebraska employee or an athletic representative to provide a student-athlete or the student-athlete’s relative or friend a benefit not expressly authorized by NCAA legislation. Only benefits that are authorized by NCAA legislation can be provided to and accepted by a student-athlete. It is not permissible for a student-athlete to receive a benefit that is the result of a “special” arrangement by an institutional employee, booster, employer or fan.

Non-permissible benefits include, but are not limited to:

- Free or reduced-fee housing/rent, including use of vacation/seasonal homes;- Free or reduced-fee meals;- Loans or cash advances in pay or salary;- Tuition costs or school supply expenses;- Gifts or presents of any type regardless of the occasion or purpose;- Use of telephone or telephone cards for long distance and use of cell phones;- Free use of any motor vehicle, boat or recreational vehicle;- Free use of services i.e., automobile repair, hair care, laundry, copying, faxing, etc.; and- Free or reduced-fee memberships at golf courses, health clubs, etc.

Q: As a booster, how may I help student-athletes?

A: Boosters can help current student-athletes in several ways. Feel free to invite a student-athlete to participate in non-profit, charitable or educational events; invite a student-athlete into your home for an occasional meal; and make sure to pay a student-athlete the commensurate rate for actual and legitimate employment. If you choose to assist in any of the ways described above, you must contact the compliance office to receive PRIOR approval.

For further information regarding NCAA Guidelines for Athletic Representatives, please contact the athletic compliance office at (402) 472-2042 or 1-(800) 927-7220. Inquiries may also be mailed to: Athletic Compliance Office, One Memorial Stadium, P.O. Box 880219, Lincoln, NE, 68588-0219. Questions can also be faxed to (402) 472-4609 or e-mailed to compliance@huskers.com.

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Big Ten ConferenceFormed more than 115 years ago, the Big Ten Conference is an

association of world-class academic institutions with shared values and goals. Since its inception in 1896, the pursuit and attainment of academic excellence has been the priority for every member institution. However, maintaining the conference’s status as one of the preeminent athletic conference’s in the country also endures as an important component of the Big Ten student-athlete experience. Recognized as one of intercollegiate sports’ most successful undertakings, the Big Ten strives for success from its student-athletes not only on the field and in the classroom, but around the world as well.

AcademicsAll Big Ten Universities have been granted Tier One Status by the Carnegie Foundation

for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction awarded to just over 100 universities in the country. The Big Ten leads all conferences with the highest number of ranked graduate school programs among the top 25 according to U.S. News and World Report in 2011. The Big Ten ranks first with 23 top-25 programs in the fields of law, medical (research and primary care), business and engineering.

Successful ProgramDuring the 2010-11 season, the Big Ten claimed six team national championships, including

titles for Northwestern women’s lacrosse, Ohio State synchronized swimming and men’s volleyball, Penn State women’s volleyball and wrestling and Wisconsin women’s ice hockey.

The Big Ten led all conferences with national titles in 13 different NCAA-sponsored championships from 2001-02 to 2010-11. Over that time period, the Big Ten produced championships in cross country, fencing, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball and wrestling.

Student-Athlete OpportunitiesBig Ten universities provide over $120 million in direct financial aid to more than 9,500 men

and women student-athletes who compete for 25 Big Ten championships, 12 for men and 13 for women. Conference institutions sponsor 298 teams. Other than the Ivy League, the Big Ten has the most broad-based athletic programs in the United States.

Television ExposureThe Big Ten’s media agreements with CBS Sports, ABC/ESPN, FOX Sports and the Big

Ten Network (BTN) provide the conference with its greatest television exposure ever. Over 900 Big Ten events are produced and distributed nationally on an annual basis, more than any other conference. In 2006, the Big Ten created the first national conference-owned television network, the BTN. It launched on Aug. 30, 2007, and now is in its fifth year of operation. It is available to approximately 75 million homes nationally, and appears in 19 of the top 20 national media markets.

AttendanceBig Ten fans are some of the nation’s most supportive, with more than 8.9 million patrons

attending conference home contests during the 2010-11 seasons for football, men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball alone.

Honoring Legends. Building Leaders.The mission of the Big Ten Conference has always been to excel athletically without

compromising the priority our member institutions assign to their academic standards and to their commitment to student academic success. We seek to celebrate the many accomplishments of Big Ten student-athletes while continuously reinforcing each of our member institutions’ high academic standards. Striking that important balance between academics and athletics is integral to the Big Ten’s identity, and that philosophy led to the genesis of the new football division names. Both names link directly to the Big Ten mission.

Big Ten AdministrationCommissioner .........................................................................................James E. DelanyDeputy Commissioner .................................................................................Brad TravioliaChief Communications Officer ........................................................................ Diane DietzSenior Associate Commissioner-Television Administration .................... Mark D. RudnerAssociate Commissioner-Men's Basketball .................................................Rick BoyagesAssociate Commissioner-Championships ...................................................Wendy FallenAssociate Commissioner-Compliance ......................................................... Chad HawleyAssociate Commissioner-Governance .....................................................Jennifer HeppelAssociate Commissioner-Basketball Operations .....................................Andrea WilliamsAssistant Commissioner - Communications .............................................. Scott ChipmanAssistant Commissioner - Technology .................................................Mike McComiskey

Big Ten Communications StaffChief Communications Officer ........................................................................ Diane DietzAssistant Commissioner - Communications .............................................. Scott ChipmanAssociate Director of Communications ............................................ Valerie Todryk KrebsAssistant Director of Communications (Wrestling) .........................................Dan MihalikRobert Hammel Communications Intern .......................................................... Bob Healy

Contact the Big Ten Office1500 West Higgins RoadPark Ridge, IL, 60068-6300Phone: (847) 696-1010Fax: (847) 696-1150www.bigten.org

James E. DelanyCommissioner

The 2012 Big Ten Championships will be held at historic Mackey Arena on the campus of Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind.

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Nebraska Media Relations The 2011-12 Nebraska Wrestling Media Guide is designed to assist the media in its coverage of Husker wrestling. In addition to this guide, updated releases, statistics, feature ideas and photographs may be obtained by contacting the Media Relations Office at (402) 472-2263. Please take a moment to review the following policies and services that are intended to assist you in your coverage of Nebraska wrestling this season. Thank you for your continued interest in collegiate wrestling. Updated releases, flipcards and media guides will be provided before each meet on press row at the NU Coliseum. Final results and play-by-play synopsis will also be available during post-match interviews.

Nebraska Media Relations Office The Nebraska Media Relations Office is always interested in helping members of the media cover Husker athletic teams. Your Nebraska wrestling media relations contact for the 2011-12 season is Scott Pulverenti. Contact Pulverenti to set up interviews and for the latest results, releases and photographs of the Nebraska wrestling team. Pulverenti, a student assistant in the Nebraska Media Relations Office, coordinates all aspects of media relations for the Nebraska wrestling team, including press and photo credentials, wrestler and coach interviews and meet-day management of the Bob Devaney Sports Center and NU Coliseum press row and statistical information, along with post-meet interviews and releases. In addition to Pulverenti, other members of the Nebraska Media Relations Office are available to help media representatives with their coverage of the Husker wrestling program. Nebraska’s Media Relations Director is Keith Mann. He is the primary contact for football and directs all aspects of sports media relations. Media Relations Director of Operations Jeff Griesch (women’s basketball), Associate Media Relations Director Shamus McKnight (men’s basketball), and Assistant Media Relations Directors Matt Smith (softball), Assistant Media Relations Director Jeremy Foote (soccer, baseball), Assistant Media Relations Director Hilary Winter (volleyball, track and field), Scott Bruhn (photography) and Design Specialist Annie Wood are other full-time staff members of the Media Relations Office, along with Administrative Assistant Vicki Capazo. Student assistants Derek Brandt, Brett Crevier, BreAnna Haessler, Makayla Hipke, Connor Stange and Claire Porter round out the media relations staff. The University of Nebraska Media Relations Office is located in the Tom and Nancy Osborne Athletic Complex, which is located at the north end of Memorial Stadium at Salt Creek Roadway and Stadium Drive. Address: Nebraska Media Relations Office, One Memorial Stadium, P.O. Box 880123, Lincoln, NE 68588-0123. Phone: (402) 472-2263. Fax Access: The Nebraska Media Relations Office fax number is (402) 472-2005. Opponent media relations offices should submit a fax list of media outlets that need to receive results.

Award-Winning Publications The Nebraska Media Relations Office is one of the best programs in the nation at producing award-winning media guides for its 23 varsity sports. Over the past 10 years, Nebraska has produced more than 180 national publication honors.

Big Ten Conference Media Relations Assistant Director of Communications Dan Mihalik coordinates wrestling information and statistics for the Big Ten Conference in Park Ridge, Ill. Mihalik compiles weekly statistical information for the conference, along with coordinating Big Ten Conference Wrestler-of-the-Week honors and helping promote the accomplishments of Big Ten teams, players and coaches. Mihalik is also responsible for directing media services at the 2012 Big Ten Wrestling Championships in West Lafayette, Ind., March 3-4. For information on the Big Ten Wrestling Championships or Big Ten wrestling l, please call (847) 696-1010 or e-mail dmihalik@bigten.org.

Scott Pulverenti

Omaha World-Herald14th & Dodge StreetsOmaha, NE 68102(402) 444-1000Fax: (402) 344-3343Sports Editor: Thad Livingston

Lincoln Journal Star926 P StreetLincoln, NE 68508(402) 473-7431Fax: (402) 473-7291Sports Editor: Darnell Dickson

Associated Press909 N. 9th Street, Suite 104Omaha, NE 68114(402) 391-0031Fax: (402) 391-1412Writer: Eric Olson

Daily NebraskanUniversity of Nebraska20 Nebraska UnionLincoln, NE 68588(402) 472-1765Fax: (402) 472-1761Sports Editor: Doug Burger

KLKN-TV (ABC, Ch. 8)3240 South 10thLincoln, NE 68502(402) 434-8000Fax: (402) 436-2236Sports Director: Brett Edwards

KMTV (CBS, Ch. 3)10714 MockingbirdOmaha, NE 68127(402) 592-4330Fax: (402) 592-4714Sports Director: Travis Morgan

KETV (ABC, Ch. 7)26th & DouglasOmaha, NE 68131(402) 978-8958Fax: (402) 978-8931Sports Director: Andy Kendigh

WOWT (NBC, Ch. 6)3501 Farnam StreetOmaha, NE 68131(402) 233-7940Fax: (402) 346-6740Sports Director: Ross Jernstrom, Greg Ortiz, John Chapman

KOLN-TV (CBS, Chs. 10/11)40th & WLincoln, NE 68503(402) 467-9720Fax: (402) 467-9208Sports Director: Kevin Sjuts, Dan Hedman

NET Sports (PBS, Channel 12)1800 North 33rd StreetLincoln, NE 68583(402) 472-3611Fax: (402) 472-5347Executive Producer: Joe Turco

KLIN (1400 AM)4343 O StreetLincoln, NE 68510(402) 475-4567Fax: (402) 474-8011Program Director: John Bishop

KOMJ (590 AM)5030 N. 72nd St.Omaha, NE 68134(402) 592-5300Fax: (402) 331-1348

KFAB (1110 AM)5010 Underwood AvenueOmaha, NE 68132(402) 556-8000Fax: (402) 556-8937Program Director: Gary Sadlemeyer

KFOR (1240 AM)3800 Cornhusker Hwy.Lincoln, NE 68504(402) 466-1234Fax: (402) 467-4095Sports Director: Chuck Stevens

KRNU (90.3 FM)University of Nebraska201 Andersen HallLincoln, NE 68588(402) 472-3054Fax: (402) 472-8403Station Manager: Rick Alloway

KLMS (1480 AM)3800 Cornhusker Hwy.Lincoln, NE 68504(402) 466-1234Fax: (402) 467-4095

KOZN (1620 AM)5011 Capitol Suite #300Omaha, NE 68132(402) 951-1620Fax: (402) 342-7041Sports Director: Kevin Kugler

Nebraska Wrestling Media Outlets

NEBRASKA617 ALL-TIME DUAL WINS 11 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 7 CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

2011-12 Nebraska Wrestling Media Guide

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Media Services

Media ServicesHendricks Training Complex The Nebraska wrestling program will practice at the Hendricks Training Complex, which was completed before the 2011-12 season and is connected to the Devaney Center. To reach the facility from Lincoln Municipal Airport, turn right on Northwest 12th Street as you drive out of the airport. Northwest 12th Street becomes Cornhusker Highway, which intersects with 14th Street. Exit south on 14th Street off Cornhusker Highway. Travel to Court Street, turn left, and go two blocks east to the arena, which is on the north side of Court Street. From Omaha's Eppley Airfield, follow the signs to downtown Omaha and I-480. Take I-480 west to I-80, then take I-80 west approximately 60 miles to I-180. Exit South on I-180, then exit east to Cornhusker Highway and follow the instructions above.

NU Coliseum All of Nebraska's home matches in 2011-12 will be contested at the NU Coliseum. To get to the NU Coliseum from Lincoln's Municipal Airport, exit the airport on W. Adams Street, the main road leading out to Cornhusker Highway. Follow W. Adams Street to the first stoplight and turn right on Cornhusker Highway. Follow this and take a right on 14th Street. Go south until you reach Vine Street. The Coliseum is located a half block west of the 14th and Vine streets intersections. From Omaha's Eppley Airport, exit the airport to the stoplight. Turn right onto Abbott Drive. Go approximately one mile to Storz Expressway (Abbot Drive turns into Storz (Expressway). Proceed approximately three miles to I-480 South. Follow the signs and get onto I-80 West to Lincoln. Follow I-80 for about 60 miles and take the 27th Street Exit. Follow 27th Street to Vine Street and turn right. Go west on Vine until you reach 14th street. The Coliseum is located a half block west of the 14th and Vine streets intersection.

Media Parking Parking for the media for duals at the NU Coliseum is available. Contact Scott Pulverenti at (402) 472-7873 for details.

Press Facilities Limited press seating is available during wrestling matches at the NU Coliseum. Please contact Scott Pulverenti the week before the meet with your coverage plans so that accomodations may be made. Following the meet, the press room at the NU Coliseum, located on the south end of the arena on the second floor, will be available for media filing from the facility. Telephones and ethernet lines are provided in the press room on a first-come, first-served basis. Wireless internet and a fax machine will also be available at the site. Fax list or e-mail requests should be made to an MRD representative before the match. Radio stations or other media sources wishing to install a phone line should contact University of Nebraska Telecommunications at (402) 472-2000.

Post-Meet Interviews For duals at the NU Coliseum, post-meet interviews will be conducted on the floor following a short cooling-off period after the meet is completed. Please coordinate interviews with a media relations representative.

Interviews All media requests for interviews with Nebraska wrestling student-athletes and coaches should be directed to Scott Pulverenti (office phone: (402) 472-7873; e-mail: spulverenti@huskers.com; cell phone: (402) 850-3584 at least one day in advance. The best time for in-season interviews is before and after practice, which usually runs from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. With advance notice, interviews can be arranged for other hours. The best time to reach Coach Mark Manning for an interview is weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Interviews with Coach Manning should be coordinated through the Media Relations Office.

Media Services Updated releases, flipcards and media guides will be provided before each meet on press row at the NU Coliseum. Final results and play-by-play synopsis will also be available in the during post-match interviews.

Big Ten Conference Media Relations Assistant Director of Communications Dan Mihalik coordinates wrestling information and statistics for the Big Ten Conference in Park Ridge, Ill. Mihalik compiles weekly statistical information for the conference, along with coordinating Big Ten Conference Wrestler-of-the-Week honors and helping promote the accomplishments of Big Ten teams, players and coaches. Mihalik is also responsible for directing media services at the 2012 Big Ten Wrestling Championships in West Lafayette, Ind., March 3-4. For information on the Big Ten Wrestling Championships or Big Ten wrestling l, please call (847) 696-1010 or e-mail dmihalik@bigten.org.

Huskers On Television In 2011-12, the Big Ten Network will televise nine duals throughout the conference, including Nebraska’s match againt Iowa on Jan. 13. Including the Iowa match, eight of the Huskers’ duals will be streamed on BTN.com.

Huskers.com:Official Website of Nebraska Athletics For the most up-to-the-minute coverage of Nebraska wrestling on the Internet, click on Huskers.com, the official website of the University of Nebraska Athletic Department. The Nebraska Athletic Department also offers HuskersNside, the premium site that provides fans live streaming video of Husker athletic events and daily video content to its subscribers, not available any place else. In addition to updated results, statistics and game stories, you can find photos, player and coach biographies, schedule and roster information and weekly releases on the Husker wrestling program. Huskers.com includes similar information on all of Nebraska's 23 varsity sports, along with general athletic department information. The site also features radio broadcasts produced by the Husker Sports Network for football, men's and women's basketball, volleyball and baseball, along with Sports Nightly, which airs Monday-Friday, 6-9 p.m. central time. Along with the University of Nebraska's coverage of wrestling on the Internet, other websites that provide helpful information about collegiate, international and high school wrestling include, www.amateurwrestlingnews.com, www.themat.com, www.thewrestlingmall.com and www.intermatwrestle.com and www.ncaa.org.

The Hendricks Training Complex was offi cially dedicated October 13, 2011.

The 84,000-square foot facility adjacent to the Bob Devaney Sports Center is the new home for the wrestling program.

The Husker wrestling team gained a 7,500-square foot wrestling room that doubled the size of the previous area in the Devaney Center. It features four mats, a cardio/viewing room as well as a satellite athletic medicine area right off the room.

BEYOND NEBRASKANumerous Husker wrestlers have continued their careers on the international and Olympic stage after their time in the Scarlet and Cream. Six Huskers have won fi ve Olympic medals over the past three Olympics, including a gold medal by Rulon Gardner in 2000. At least two NU wrestlers have been on the U.S. delegation at the FILA World Championships each of the last four years and have claimed seven medals.

Brad VeringBrad Vering2004, 2008 Olympian2005, 2007 World Team member2007 World Championship Silver

Matt LindlandMatt Lindland2000 Olympic Bronze2001 World Championship Silver

Rulon GardnerRulon Gardner2000 Olympic Gold Medalist2001 World Championship Gold2004 Olympic Bronze Medalist

Justin RuizJustin Ruiz2005 World Championship Bronze2005-07, 2010 World Team member

Tolly ThompsonTolly Thompson2005 World Championship Bronze2005-06 World Team member

Jordan BurroughsJordan Burroughs2011 World Championship Gold2011 World Team member2011 Pan American Gold

Nov. 10 at Bucknell Lewisburg, Pa. 6 p.m.Wrestle For a Cure Duals

Nov. 12 vs. Kent State Harrisburg, Pa. 8 a.m.Nov. 12 vs. North Carolina Harrisburg, Pa. NoonNov. 12 vs. Navy Harrisburg, Pa. 2 p.m.

Dec. 2-3 at Las Vegas Invitational Las Vegas, Nev. 11 a.m.Dec. 10 Wyoming NU Coliseum 7 p.m.Dec. 17 at South Dakota State Brookings, S.D. 7 p.m.Dec. 18 at North Dakota State Fargo, N.D. 1 p.m.ASU Duals

Dec. 29 vs. Boise State at Tempe, Ariz. Noon Dec. 29 at Arizona State at Tempe, Ariz. 8 p.m.

Jan. 6 Ohio State* NU Coliseum 7 p.m. Jan. 13 Iowa* NU Coliseum 7 p.m.

Jan. 20 at Indiana* Bloomington, Ind. 6 p.m. Jan. 22 Purdue* NU Coliseum 1 p.m.Jan. 27 at Michigan State* East Lansing, Mich. 6 p.m.Jan. 29 at Wisconsin* Madison, Wis. 2 p.m. Feb. 3 Penn State* NU Coliseum 7 p.m.Feb. 5 at Minnesota* Minneapolis, Minn. NoonFeb. 11-12 at National Duals Stillwater, Okla. TBAFeb. 18-19 at Final Four Duals TBA TBA Feb. 19 Northern Iowa** NU Coliseum TBA March 3-4 at Big Ten Championships West Lafayette, Ind. 9:30 a.m./Noon March 15-17 at NCAA Championships St. Louis, Mo. TBA*Conference Duals** if neither team is in Final Four DualsHome duals in white. Dates and times subject to change and all times listed are central. For updated schedule and game day information, visit Huskers.com.

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