Athletic Department Directory UNIVERSITY OF ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE ...... (402) 472-3333 NEBRASKA HEAD COACHES The University of Nebraska-Lincoln does not discriminate based Director of Strength and Conditioning ...... Mike Arthur Baseball Mike Anderson ...... 472-2269 on gender, age, disability, race, color, religion, marital status, Head Football Strength Coach ...... James Dobson Basketball (Men) Doc Sadler ...... 472-2265 veteran’s status, national or ethnic origin or sexual orientation. Basketball Strength Coach ...... Rusty Ruffcorn Basketball (Women) Connie Yori ...... 472-6462 Assistant Strength Coaches ...... Chad Wade, Tyler Clark, Bowling (Women) Bill Straub ...... 472-0404 ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT MISSION ...... Laura Buttermore, Brian Kmitta, Brandon Rigoni Cross Country Jay Dirksen ...... 472-6461 Football Bo Pelini ...... 472-3116 The mission of the University of Nebraska Athletic Department Golf (Men) Bill Spangler ...... 472-6472 is to serve our student-athletes, coaches, staff and fans by: HUSKERVISION ...... (402) 472-4645 Executive Director of Video Production ...... Kirk Hartman Golf (Women) Robin Krapfl ...... 472-1415 Gymnastics (Men) Chuck Chmelka ...... 472-6476 Displaying Integrity in every decision and action; Building and Chief Engineer ...... Scott Guthrie Gymnastics (Women) Dan Kendig ...... 472-3808 maintaining Trust with others; Giving Respect to each person Production Coordinator ...... Kelly Mosier Rifle (Women) Morgan Hicks ...... 472-6167 we encounter; Pursuing unity of purpose through Teamwork; Production Specialists ...... Mike Hodges, Amanda Pohlmann, Soccer (Women) John Walker ...... 472-0456 Maintaining Loyalty to student-athletes, co-workers, fans and ...... Brad Colee (MBB), Chris Pankonin Softball Rhonda Revelle ...... 472-8801 the University of Nebraska. Swimming/Diving Pablo Morales ...... 472-3186 ...... (402) 472-2263 MEDIA RELATIONS Tennis (Men) Kerry McDermott ...... 472-6464 Director of Media Relations Operations ...... Jeff Griesch ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT FACTS Tennis (Women) Scott Jacobson ...... 472-6473 Associate Directors .....Shamus McKnight, Jerry Trickie (MBB) Location (Population) ...... Lincoln, Neb. (251,624) Track and Field Gary Pepin ...... 472-6461 Assistant Director ...... Matt Smith Founded (Enrollment) ...... 1869 (24,000) Volleyball John Cook ...... 472-2399 Photographer ...... Scott Bruhn Chancellor ...... Harvey Perlman, J.D. Wrestling Mark Manning ...... 472-9430 Athletic Director ...... Tom Osborne Administrative Assistant ...... Vicki Cartwright Interns ...... Brandon Gries, Jeremy Foote Institutional Representative ...... Josephine Potuto, J.D. MEDIA GUIDE CREDITS Athletic Department Phone ...... (402) 472-4224 Student Assistants ...... Tyler DeBoer, Nate Pohlen, The 2009-10 Nebraska men’s basketball media and Ticket Office ...... (402) 472-3111 or (800) 8BIGRED ...... Scott Pulverenti, Nate Rohr, recruiting guide was produced by the Nebraska Media Nickname ...... Cornhuskers, Huskers ...... Jessica Schwager, Hilary Winter Relations Office. The guide was written, designed and edited Colors ...... Scarlet and Cream by Associate Media Relations Director Jerry Trickie. Editing Web site ...... Huskers.com ACADEMIC PROGRAMS assistance provided by Assistant A.D./Media Relations Keith Conference ...... Big 12 AND STUDENT SERVICES ...... (402) 472-2042 Mann and Assistant Media Relations Director Matt Smith. First year of basketball ...... 1896-97 Associate Directors ...... Katie Jewell, Kim Schellpeper Additional research and editing by Administrative Assistant All-time record ...... 1,353-1,202 Academic Counselors ...... Alvin Banks, Sheri Hastings, Vicki Cartwright, intern Brandon Gries and student assistants NCAA Appearances (last) ...... 6 (1998) ...... Mike Nieman, Will Sheppard, Andrea Einspahr Tyler DeBoer, Nate Pohlen, Scott Pulverenti, Jessica Schwager NIT Appearances (last) ...... 16 (2009) Administrative Assistant ...... Leah Huber and Hilary Winter. Special thanks to freelance writer Mike Arena (Opened) ...... Bob Devaney Sports Center (1976) Babcock for his writing contributions. Capacity ...... 13,595 Photo credits to Scott Bruhn, Nebraska Media Relations; NU record at Devaney Center ...... 398-125 SUPPORT STAFF Director of Marketing...... Corrie Sears Tom Slocum and Richard Voges, UNL Photo Productions; Concessions Event Manager ...... Roxanne Rasmussen John F. Grieshop/Schwartzman Photos; Steven Maikoski, USA .....(402) 472-3011 ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION Concessions Operations Manager...... Janell Hall Basketball; Scott Cunningham, NBAE/Getty Images. Athletic Director ...... Tom Osborne Creative Director/Huskers.com ...... Randy York Inside and outside cover design by Annie Wood. Cover Executive Associate A.D...... Marc Boehm 198 Assistant Director of Athletic Facilities ...... Randy Gobel photography by Scott Bruhn. Senior Associate A.D./Academics, Copyrighted by Nebraska Media Relations. The cost of the Compliance & Planning ...... Dennis Leblanc 2009-10 Nebraska media guide is $9.34 plus $0.66 tax. Associate A.D./Community Relations ...... Chris Anderson Associate A.D./Administration ...... Bob Burton Associate A.D./Facilities & Events ...... Butch Hug Associate A.D./Capital Planning & Construction ..John Ingram Associate A.D./CFO...... Nancy Kenny Associate A.D./SWA ...... Pat Logsdon Associate A.D./Development ...... Paul Meyers Associate A.D./Life Skills ...... Keith Zimmer Assistant A.D./Ticket Operations ...... Holly Adam Assistant A.D./Athletic Medicine ...... Dr. Lonnie Albers Assistant A.D./Compliance ...... Gary Bargen Assistant A.D./Technology...... Shot Kleen Assistant A.D./Media Relations ...... Keith Mann Assistant A.D./Marketing, Licensing & Concessions ...... Michael Stephens Assistant A.D./Compliance & Planning ...... Josh White

ATHLETIC MEDICINE ...... (402) 472-2276 Associate Director of Athletic Medicine/ Head Athletic Trainer ...... Jerry Weber Head Football Athletic Trainer ...... Mark Mayer Assistant Athletic Trainers ...... Brad Brown, Tom Dufresne, ...... Jolene Emricson, Lisa Loewenstein, ...... R.J. Pietig, Jeff Rudy, Patrick Spieldenner Chief of Staff/Orthopaedic Surgeon ...... Dr. Pat Clare Orthopaedists ...... Dr. Scott Strasburger, Dr. David Clare Sports Nutritionists ...... Josh Hingst, Lindsey Remmers

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2009-10 NEBRASKA Basketball | huskers.com | twitter.com/Coach_Sadler | twitter.com/NUhoopsblog | facebook.com/huskers 2009-10 Media Information and Policies The 2009-10 Nebraska media guide is designed to assist the media in its coverage of the Nebraska Cornhusker men’s basketball program. Additional information, including BIG 12 WEEKLY TELECONFERENCE releases, photographs and video may be obtained by contacting the Media Relations Office The Big 12 Conference men’s basketball coaches will participate in a weekly media-only at (402) 472-2263, or in many cases can be found on Huskers.com. teleconference during the 2009-10 season. The calls begin in December, followed by weekly teleconferences beginning in January. The schedule is as follows: Please take a moment to review the following policies and services, which are intended Monday, Dec. 14 Monday, Feb. 8 to assist media members in their coverage of Nebraska basketball this season. Thursday, Jan. 7 Monday, Feb. 15 Monday, Jan. 11 Monday, Feb. 22 MEDIA CREDENTIALS Monday, Jan. 18 Monday, March 1 All requests for press, broadcast, photo and parking credentials for Nebraska Monday, Jan. 25 Monday, March 8 Monday, Feb. 1 Monday, March 15* basketball home games should be directed to Vicki Cartwright, One Memorial Stadium, * - For only those coaches advancing to postseason (NCAA or NIT) play P.O. Box 880123, Lincoln, NE, 68588-0123. Credential requests can also be sent via e-mail to Associate Media Relations Director Jerry Trickie ([email protected]) at least one The teleconference begins at 10 a.m. Central Time. The call can also be heard live and on week before the game. replay via the Internet by visiting the Big 12 web site at www.big12sports.com. Listed below As a general rule, working space is allocated on the following basis: is the tentative schedule for the 2009-10 season. Please contact the Big 12 communications 1) daily newspaper and wire-service writers covering for next-day publication; staff at (469) 524-1000 for the call-in and replay phone numbers. 2) radio and television personnel for broadcast origination; 10 a.m. – Bill Self, Kansas 3) sports editors of Nebraska daily newspapers; 10:10 a.m. – Mark Turgeon, Texas A&M 4) official school student daily newspaper; 10:20 a.m. – Travis Ford, Oklahoma State 5) approved special coverage; 10:30 a.m. – Scott Drew, Baylor 6) press and TV working photographers. 10:40 a.m. – Mike Anderson, Missouri Generally, weekly newspaper representatives, Internet news services and non- 10:50 a.m. – Pat Knight, Texas Tech originating radio representatives cannot be accommodated because of space limitations. 11 a.m. – Jeff Bzdelik, Colorado Internet writers for sites affiliated with established, nationally recognized media outlets 11:10 a.m. – Frank Martin, Kansas State will be considered on a game-by-game basis as space allows. Credentials will not be 11:20 a.m. – Jeff Capel, Oklahoma 11:30 a.m. – Doc Sadler, Nebraska granted for writers or photographers for Internet sites that are not affiliated with an 11:40 a.m. – Rick Barnes, Texas accredited news organization. 11:50 a.m. – Greg McDermott, Iowa State MEDIA WILL CALL Media passes that are not mailed may be picked up at the will-call window, located POSTGAME INTERVIEWS under the south ramp of the Devaney Center by the men’s basketball office. The will- Nebraska’s locker room is closed to the media at home and on the road. For home call window opens 90 minutes before tipoff. Photo identification is required to pick up games, Nebraska’s postgame news conference will be held following a brief cooling off credentials. period in the designated postgame interview room off the southeast corner of the Devaney Center court. MEDIA PARKING The opposing team is housed in the visitor’s locker room, located off the hallway at the The primary parking area for media is located on the south side of the Devaney Center northwest corner of the playing floor and will be available following the cooling off period. 200 with an overflow area available on the north side across the street. The lots are accessible Make requests for opposing players and coaches through the visiting SID. from 14th or 27th Streets. Additional media parking is also available on the east side of the On the road, Coach Sadler and select players will be available upon request after the Devaney Center on the street on a first-come, first-served basis. cooling off period. Check with Associate Media Relations Director Jerry Trickie regarding where player interviews will take place. COACH SADLER INTERVIEW TIME The best time for local media to reach Coach Doc Sadler for an interview is 30 minutes PLAYER INTERVIEWS before practice on the Devaney Center court. All interviews with Coach Sadler must be All media requests for interviews with Nebraska basketball players should be directed scheduled through the Media Relations Office. to Associate Media Relations Director Jerry Trickie [office phone: (402) 472-7779, cell Out-of-town media are encouraged to participate in the Big 12 weekly teleconference. phone: (402) 540-0269] at least one day in advance. The best time for in-season interviews Coach Sadler will participate in the telephonic press conferences (see schedule, above is before practice between 1-1:20 p.m., depending on class schedules. right) each week beginning at 11:30 a.m. (CST). The teleconferences begin Dec. 14 and Players are usually available for telephone interviews before practice, except on game continue throughout the season. Contact the Big 12 Conference communications staff at days when no interviews are allowed. Nebraska is tentatively scheduled to practice (469) 524-1000 for more information on how to join the conference call. from 1:30-4 p.m. during the season, with practices typically at the Devaney Center. With

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Players Coaches Administration Opponents Review Records History Media advance notice, interviews can be arranged for other times during the day at the Devaney All radio stations and networks broadcasting from the Bob Devaney Sports Center Center or in the Media Relations Office during the day if the players’ class schedule allows. must receive prior permission from the University. Any representative of a radio station Media are welcome to attend practice, which is open to the public. Check Huskers.com or network that has not purchased such rights shall not air live game action or description on the men’s basketball page for updated practice times and site. of any game while it is in progress, nor shall such representatives air tape-recorded or live commentary of Nebraska coaches or players from the premises for one hour before or 20 PRESS BOX LOCATION minutes after a game. The press box for Nebraska basketball games is located in the lower portion of section Only stations that have purchased broadcast rights may install telephone lines on press C-12 (upper level) on the south side of the playing floor (opposite the team benches). row, or use telephone lines on press row for reporting on games. By accepting media Television and radio crews originating an officially sanctioned broadcast of the game credentials, representatives of stations and networks that have not purchased broadcast (see Broadcast Rights below) will be seated on the floor, with the visiting radio adjacent rights signify their agreement to all stipulations. to the visiting team’s bench when there is a TV telecast (east side of the scorer’s table) and the home radio and television broadcasting teams positioned at midcourt opposite the BROADCAST TELEPHONE LINES team benches. When there is no television broadcast, both radios will broadcast from floor The Husker Sports Network installs telephone lines for visiting official broadcasts and level opposite the team benches. charges a fee for the use of those lines for non-conference games. Big 12 official stations The camera deck is located at the top of the arena, directly behind the press box. receive the use of the lines free of charge as part of a cooperative. Those interested in using Live originating telecasts may be shot from either floor level (northeast or southwest the lines should contact Mike Elliott of Husker Sports Network at (402) 332-4000. baselines) or the camera deck in marked areas, but may not occupy space in the press box. Official visiting radio stations are welcome to have their own telephone lines installed at the visiting radio position and may do so by contacting University Telecommunications MEDIA WORK ROOM at (402) 472-2000. Visiting teams should contact Associate Media Relations Director Jerry The media work room is located on the south side of the lower level, across from the Trickie before the game to find out where the broadcast position is located. 201 media will-call window. Media can use the room prior to, during and after the game to write and send stories. PRO SCOUTING PASSES Phone and free wireless Internet will be available in the media work room, along with Per Big 12 Conference rules, the University of Nebraska provides press box access to limited ethernet lines. Wireless Internet and limited ethernet lines will also be available in scouts of professional basketball teams based on availability. If no space is available in the photography area on the southwest concourse level. Registration is required to access the press box, scouts may arrange through the Media Relations Office (402-472-2263) to the wireless network in the Devaney Center. Contact the Media Relations Office to register purchase tickets for Nebraska home games. a portable laptop computer in advance of coming to Lincoln. DEVANEY CENTER DIRECTIONS MEDIA SERVICES The Bob Devaney Sports Center is located on the west edge of the Nebraska State Notes, flipcards and media guides will be provided before each game. Final statistics, Fairgrounds. Due to road construction around the Devaney Center, please check Nebraska’s play-by-play sheets and quotes from each locker room will be distributed following the official athletic Web site, Huskers.com, for the most up-to-date traffic information or call game and will be available on Huskers.com. Refreshments will be available to the media in the Media Relations Office at (402) 472-2263 for additional directions. a designated area before the game. To reach the Devaney Center from the Lincoln Municipal Airport, turn right on Any media wishing to place a phone in the press box should contact University Northwest 12th Street as you drive out of the airport. Northwest 12th Street becomes Telecommunications at (402) 472-2000 at least two weeks before the game. Cornhusker Highway, which intersects with 10th Street. Turn south (right) on 10th Street off Cornhusker Highway. Travel to Military Avenue, turn left and go two blocks east to RADIO/TELEVISION BROADCAST SPACE Antelope Valley Parkway. Cross through the intersection. The Devaney Center will be on Requests for live radio and television broadcast space should be made to Associate the right (south) side of the road. Media Relations Director Jerry Trickie at [email protected]. If statisticians are needed, From Omaha’s Eppley Airfield, follow the signs to downtown Omaha and I-480. Take contact Trickie at least three days in advance. 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. RADIO BROADCAST RIGHTS The University of Nebraska-Lincoln and IMG World own exclusive radio broadcast MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE rights to all of the University’s men’s basketball games. Other than the Husker Sports The University of Nebraska Media Relations Office is located on the third floor of the Network and the University of Nebraska student radio station (KRNU), the only radio Osborne Athletic Complex, which is at the north end of Memorial Stadium. The building stations or networks allowed to broadcast Nebraska games from the Devaney Center are address is One Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE 68588, and is located approximately one those that have rights to broadcast games played by the opposing team. mile away from the Devaney Center.

2009-10 NEBRASKA Basketball | huskers.com | twitter.com/Coach_Sadler | twitter.com/NUhoopsblog | facebook.com/huskers Devaney Center Maps and Regulations PROHIBITED ITEMS DEVANEY CENTER PARKING The University of Nebraska reserves the right to examine the contents of any container brought into the Devaney Center. The following items are prohibited: • Coolers, large bags and backpacks • Any outside food or drink • Video cameras • Noise makers • Banners/flags on poles • Glass bottles and cans • Knives • Alcoholic beverages or controlled substances • Limited use of cameras and portable radios is permitted. Flash photography is prohibited. Game action may not be filmed. Consideration of other spectators is expected. • With the passage of a new concealed weapons law in the state of Nebraska, fans are reminded that concealed weapons are not allowed on the UNL campus and are prohibited at all collegiate sporting events.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Text Messaging with UNL Police: Starting in 2009-10, fans at the Devaney Center will be able to utilize a new text-messaging reporting system to quickly summon the UNL Police. In case of emergencies or to report a disturbance in your area, send a SMS text message to 41513, keyword UNLPD. Then type in the complaint and location. Standard SMS text message rates apply. This is a two-way texting system allowing the UNL Police to respond back, as needed. First Aid: The Red Cross provides emergency medical services and the first aid station is located in the southwest corner of the concourse level. Restrooms: Restrooms are located on the north and south sides of the court level and on the east and west ends of the concourse level. A handicap-only family restroom is located in the southeast corner of court level. An elevator is located in the southeast corner of the building. No Smoking Policy: Smoking is NOT permitted in the Devaney Center. If you choose to leave DEVANEY CENTER SEATING CHART the building to smoke, you must have both your ticket stub and a hand stamp to re-enter the Devaney Center. Public Telephones & ATMs: Public pay phones are located on the four corners of the concourse level and the court level. An ATM can be found on the northeast corner of the concourse level. Lost and Found: If you have lost anything - or found a lost item - please report/return it to the nearest event staff member or police officer. All lost and found items will be kept until the end of the season. Items may be claimed by contacting the Athletic Events Office at (402) 472-1960. Will Call: Will call tickets will be available for pickup at the Devaney Center ticket window, 202 outside the north entrance at the top of the upper ramp, beginning 90 minutes prior to tipoff. Media will call is available at the media entrance on court level on the south side. A photo ID is required to pick up will call tickets.

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS University of Nebraska Campus Police: (402) 472-2222 Text Message UNL Police: 41513, keyword UNLPD, type in message/location Lincoln Police Department: (402) 441-7237 In-game Security Assistance: (402) 472-FANS Nebraska Men’s Basketball Office: (402) 472-2265 Nebraska Athletic Development Office: (402) 472-2367 Nebraska Ticket Office (Office Hours): (800) 8-BIG-RED Nebraska Ticket Office (Game day): (402) 472-1401 Nebraska Events Office/Lost & Found: (402) 472-1960

DIRECTIONS FROM LINCOLN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT DIRECTIONS FROM OMAHA’S EPPLEY AIRPORT Exit the airport on W. Adams Street, the main road leading out to Cornhusker Highway. Exit the airport to the stoplight and turn right onto Abbott Drive. Go approximately one mile Follow W. Adams Street to the first stoplight and turn right on Cornhusker Highway. Follow to Storz Expressway (Abbott Drive turns into Storz Expressway). Proceed approximately three Cornhusker Highway and take a right on 14th Street. Proceed on 14th Street and take a left on miles to I-480 South. Follow the signs onto I-80 West to Lincoln. Follow I-80 for approximately West Entrance Road to enter the state fairgrounds and Devaney Center. 60 miles and take the 27th Street Exit. Follow 27th Street south to Cornhusker Highway and turn right. Follow Cornhusker Highway and take a right onto 14th Street. Proceed on 14th Street and take a left on West Entrance Road.

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All basketball games this season will be broadcast by the Husker will have at least seven of its eight Big 12 Conference road games televised for the third Sports Network, which includes 29 of the 34 statewide radio markets, as well as Yankton, straight season. Overall, two games will be seen on ESPN2, one on ESPNU, one game on FSN S.D., and Sioux City, Iowa. In the state of Nebraska, KFAB (1110 AM) serves as the Omaha (national) and eight games each on Fox Sports Midwest and the Big 12 Network. affiliate and KLIN (1400 AM) serves as the Lincoln affiliate, while KRVN (880 AM) is a third For the sixth straight season, the Huskers will have eight games shown within the state affiliate that reaches around the state. The national coverage area is broad and all games on NU’s third-tier telecast partner, Fox Sports Midwest. Like last season, all games televised on will also be heard live on Huskers.com with many also carried live on Sirius Satellite Radio. the Husker package on Fox Sports Midwest will also be made available The Husker Sports Network, in its 15th year of producing and marketing the live to air nationally on the ESPN FullCourt package or ESPN360.com. broadcasts of Nebraska Athletics, extended and expanded its agreement with the Veteran broadcaster Greg Sharpe returns for his sixth season University on June 13, 2008. Under the agreement, IMG College’s Husker Sports Marketing calling the action for Husker telecasts. Sharpe is in his second will manage and market all rights associated with radio programming, coaches’ TV and year as the full-time radio voice of Husker football and baseball radio shows, program sales, sponsorship inventory and publication printing rights. after serving on an interim basis in 2007-08. A two-time Kansas IMG College, which purchased Host Communications and the Husker Sports Network on Sportscaster of the Year, he previously served as the voice of the Nov. 16, 2007, is the leader in developing integrated licensing, marketing and multi-media Kansas State Wildcats from 1996 to 2002. opportunities for the nation’s top collegiate brands across local, regional and national Returning for his second year as part of the broadcast team, Greg Sharpe platforms. In addition to Nebraska, IMG College represents athletic organizations from former Husker Eric Piatkowski is back on the NU sideline as the Play by Play across the country including such BCS universities as Arizona, Cincinnati, Connecticut, Huskers’ color analyst. A 13-year NBA veteran, Piatkowski retired Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, Tennessee and Texas. IMG from professional basketball in the summer of 2008 and was quick to sign on with his alma College partners include the NCAA and its 88 championships, NCAA football, leading mater to be a part of the FSN package. conferences, some of the most prestigious universities and licensing for nearly 200 Fox Sports Midwest, a regional sports television network, reaches more than 4.3 institutions. IMG College is a division of IMG, the world’s premier sports, entertainment million cable and satellite television homes in six states. It carries more than 2,000 hours and media company. IMG employs more than 3,000 people in 30 countries. For more of local programming each information, visit www.imgworld.com. year, including professional Kent Pavelka returns behind the microphone to handle his 22nd overall season calling basketball (Indiana Pacers), Husker hoops. Pavelka previously called Nebraska basketball for two long stints between baseball (St. Louis Cardinals, 1974 and 1996 before returning to the Husker basketball play-byplay chair before the Kansas City Royals) and 2006-07 season. A six-time winner of the Nebraska Sportscaster-of-the-Year Award, hockey (St. Louis Blues), Pavelka also handled color analyst duties on NU football broadcasts from 1974 to 1983, along with Big 12 football, and was the play-by-play announcer from 1983 to 1996. Pavelka was honored in January Big 12 women’s basketball 2009 with the Bud Cuca Special Merit Award given by the Nebraska Basketball Hall of and several other collegiate Fame for his contributions to the NU men’s basketball program. athletic contests. Nationally, Alongside Pavelka as color analysts this year will be Matt Davison and Andy Markowski. FSN’s 20 regional sports Davison returns for his seventh season on the basketball broadcast and also handles duties channels reach more than 82 on the Nebraska football radio broadcasts. Markowski, a four-year Husker letterwinner million homes in the United from 1996-99, has filled in as analyst on several occasions over the past two years. States. The Husker Sports Network will also carry a weekly radio show with Coach Doc Sadler 205 and host Lane Grindle, which can be heard statewide on the network on Monday nights at NEBRASKA ON TELEVISION IN 2009-10 7 p.m. during the season. All Nebraska games and coaches shows can also be heard for free Wednesday, Nov. 18 ...... at Saint Louis ...... Fox Sports Midwest (7 p.m.) on the Internet at Huskers.com. Tuesday, Nov. 24 ...... UMKC ...... Fox Sports Midwest (7 p.m.) Sunday, Nov. 29 ...... at USC ...... FSN national (3:30 p.m.) Thursday, Dec. 10 ...... Chicago State ...... Fox Sports Midwest (7 p.m.) Saturday, Dec. 12...... Oregon State ...... Fox Sports Midwest (7 p.m.) Saturday, Jan. 9 ...... at Texas A&M ...... Big 12 Network (3 p.m.) Wednesday, Jan. 13 ...... Kansas ...... ESPN2 (8 p.m.) Saturday, Jan. 16 ...... Iowa State ...... Fox Sports Midwest (7 p.m.) Saturday, Jan. 23 ...... at Missouri ...... Big 12 Network (5 p.m.) Kent Pavelka Matt Davison Andy Markowski Saturday, Jan. 30 ...... Oklahoma...... Big 12 Network (12:30 p.m.) Play by Play Color Analyst Color Analyst Tuesday, Feb. 2 ...... Kansas State ...... Big 12 Network (7 p.m.) HUSKER SPORTS NETWORK AFFILIATES (MBB) Saturday, Feb. 6 ...... at Kansas ...... ESPNU (5 p.m.) Wednesday, Feb. 10 ...... Baylor ...... ESPN2 (8 p.m.) Ainsworth KBRB-AM 1400 Holdrege KUVR-AM 1380 Saturday, Feb. 13 ...... at Texas ...... Big 12 Network (3 p.m.) Alliance KCOW-AM 1400 KMTY-FM 97.7 Wednesday, Feb. 17 ...... at Kansas State ...... Fox Sports Midwest (6 p.m.) Aurora KRGY-FM 97.3 Kearney KGFW-AM 1340 Saturday, Feb. 20 ...... Missouri ...... Big 12 Network (5 p.m.) Beatrice KWBE-AM 1450 Lexington KRVN-AM 880 Broken Bow KBBN-FM 95.3 Lincoln KLIN-AM 1400 Wednesday, Feb. 24 ...... at Iowa State ...... Fox Sports Midwest (6:30 p.m.) Chadron KCSR-AM 610 McCook KSWN-FM 93.9 Saturday, Feb. 27 ...... Texas Tech ...... Big 12 Network (3 p.m.) Columbus KJSK-AM* 900 Norfolk KNEN-FM 94.7 Tuesday, March 2 ...... Colorado ...... Fox Sports Midwest (7 p.m.) Fairbury KGMT-AM 1310 North Platte KODY-AM 1240 Saturday, March 6 ...... at Oklahoma State ...... Big 12 Network (12:30 p.m.) KUTT-FM 99.5 Ogallala KOGA-AM 930 Wednesday-Saturday, March 10-13 ...... at Big 12 Championship ...... TBA Falls City KTNC-AM 1230 Omaha KFAB-AM 1110 Games at the Big 12 Championship will be KLZA-FM 101.3 Scottsbluff KNEB-AM* 960 carried either on Big 12 Network or ESPN2. Fremont KHUB-AM 1340 Sidney KSID-AM 1340 All times are Central and subject to change. KFMT-FM 105.5 Superior KRFS-FM 103.9 Fox Sports Midwest games are shown over the air only in the state of Nebraska, per Big 12 regulations. Grand Island KRGI-AM 1430 Valentine KVSH-AM 940 All FSM games will also be available on either ESPN FullCourt or ESPN360.com. Hastings KLIQ-FM 94.5 Wayne KTCH-AM 1590 Check Huskers.com around Jan. 1 for a list of Big 12 Network affiliates. KHAS-AM 1230 West Point KTIC-AM 840 *will air only Big 12 Conference games

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The University of Nebraska Athletic Department takes great pride in abiding by the National GUIDELINES Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Big 12 Conference rules and guidelines that govern Q: What is a Booster? Division I competition. For the benefit of the many alumni, fans and booster club members who A: Someone who belongs to a University of Nebraska athletic booster club; promotes or makes are so active in supporting and assisting the Huskers throughout the year, we would like to remind financial donations to the athletic department or a specific Husker team; assists in the recruitment everyone of a few definitions and rules that apply to all athletic representatives and boosters. of prospective student-athletes; employs, gives benefits to, or provides services to a student-athlete, a prospective student-athlete or the relative/friends of either. NCAA PRINCIPLES REPRESENTATIVE OF ATHLETICS INTERESTS (I.E., BOOSTERS), NCAA BYLAW 13 INSTITUTIONAL CONTROL It is the responsibility of the University of Nebraska to control its intercollegiate athletic program Q: What constitutes impermissible contact by a Booster? in compliance with the rules and regulations of the NCAA. A: Phone calls to prospects (9th to 12th grade) and their relatives placed for recruiting purposes (questions about the athletic program at UNL must be directed to the coach); writing, paging, RESPONSIBILITY text messages or instant messages to a prospect to encourage UNL attendance; contact with a The University of Nebraska’s responsibility for the conduct of its program includes responsibility for prospect at a high school or club contest; contact with a prospect or his/her coach, principal, the actions of its staff members and for the actions of any other individual, booster or organization or counselor to evaluate the prospect; visiting the prospect’s educational institution to pick up engaged in activities promoting the athletic interests of the institution. 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 COMPLIANCE induce him/her to attend UNL; contact of any kind while the prospect is on the UNL campus for The University of Nebraska must monitor its program to assure compliance and to identify and an official or unofficial visit. report to the NCAA instances in which compliance has not been achieved. An institution found to RECRUITING CONTACTS, NCAA BYLAW 13 have violated NCAA rules is subject to disciplinary and corrective actions as determined by the NCAA. Q: What are the rules of employment for a student-athlete? A: A student-athlete may be employed during the academic year or summer vacation period; receive QUESTION AND ANSWERS FOR FANS, BOOSTERS, ALUMNI AND compensation equal to the going rate for similar services in the locale; receive compensation only REPRESENTATIVES OF ATHLETICS INTERESTS for work performed; accept employment from more than one employer and earn unlimited income; receive benefits provided to all other employees; teach sport-related individual skill instruction DEFINITIONS or fee-for-lesson sessions. A student-athlete may not conduct personal sport camps or promote, Q: What is a booster? market, advertise or endorse a commercial business or product. A: Someone who belongs to a University of Nebraska athletic booster club; promotes or makes financial donations to the athletic department or a specific Husker team; assists in the recruitment Only benefits that are authorized by NCAA legislation shall be provided to and accepted by a of prospective student-athletes; employs, gives benefits to, or provides services to a student- student-athlete. It is not permissible for a student-athlete to receive a benefit that is the result of athlete, a prospective student-athlete or the relative/friends of either. a “special” arrangement by an institutional employee, booster, employer or fan. REPRESENTATIVE OF ATHLETICS INTERESTS (I.E., BOOSTERS), NCAA BYLAW 13 EMPLOYMENT, NCAA BYLAW 12

Q: What is a Prospective Student-Athlete? Q: What are non-permissible benefits? A: A prospective student-athlete is a student who has started classes for the ninth grade or above, A: Free or reduced-fee housing/rent including the use of vacation or seasonal homes; free or reduced- including students in prep schools and junior colleges as well as students who have officially fee meals; loans or cash advances in pay or salary; tuition costs or school supply expenses; gifts or withdrawn from a four-year institution and plan to transfer to another institution. In addition, presents of any type regardless of the occasion or purpose; use of telephone for long distance or use a student who has not started classes for the ninth grade becomes a prospective student-athlete of telephone cards and cell phones; free use of any motor vehicle, boat or recreational vehicle; free 206 if the institution or a Nebraska booster provides the individual or the individual’s relatives or use of services (i.e., automobile repair, hair care, laundry, copying, faxing, etc.); free or reduced-fee friends with any financial assistance or benefits that the institution does not provide to prospective memberships at golf courses, health clubs, etc. (This list is not exhaustive. Only benefits that are students in general. A good rule of thumb is to treat ALL STUDENTS as prospects. authorized by NCAA legislation shall 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 Q: What is a Student-Athlete? by an institutional employee, booster, employer or fan.) A: A student-athlete is a student whose enrollment was solicited by a member of the Nebraska BENEFITS AND PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT, NCAA BYLAW 16 athletic staff or other representative of athletic interests with a view toward the student’s ultimate participation in the intercollegiate athletic program. Q: What type of promotional activities may the student-athlete be permitted to participate? A: Charitable, educational or non-profit promotions and events with requested approval from the Q: What is a contact? Athletics Compliance Office prior to the event. 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 types of promotional activities are not permissible? A: Any fundraising activity that supports a high school organization or group that assists Q: What is recruiting? prospective-aged students; use of his/her name or picture; or appear to promote or market a A: Recruiting is any solicitation of a prospect or a prospect’s family member (or guardian) by an commercial business or product. institutional staff member or by athletic representative of the institution, for the purpose of securing PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES, NCAA BYLAW 12 the prospect’s enrollment and ultimate participation in Nebraska’s intercollegiate athletic program. 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 [email protected].

Players Coaches Administration Opponents Review Records History Media The Big 12 Conference Since it began play in 1996-97, the Big 12 Conference can boast of 34 team crowns and more than 400 individual NCAA Championships. The success continued through 2008-09 as Texas A&M captured national titles in men’s golf as well as men’s and women’s outdoor track & field. The league placed two teams in the Bowl Championship Series for the fifth time and had a team play for the BCS National Championship for the sixth season. In addition, two volleyball teams advanced to the semifinals of the NCAA Championship and Oklahoma played in the Women’s Final Four. Missouri softball and Texas baseball punched tickets to the College World Series. Dan Beebe John Underwood Rob Carolla Commissioner Associate Commissioner Dir. of Communications Over the past five seasons a total of 13 NCAA trophies have been hoisted by Big 12 institutions, with at least one national crown won in all but one year for the conference, including each of the past 12 seasons. BIG 12 CONFERENCE The Big 12 leads all conferences with its six appearances in BCS football title games. 400 East John Carpenter Freeway League squads have played for the football national championship six times in the last Irving, Texas 75062 (469) 524-1000 nine years with berths in 16 BCS games overall, including two each in 2007 and 2008. www.big12sports.com In basketball, 10 women’s and nine men’s teams have advanced to their respective Final Fours in the past eight seasons as the Big 12 continues its place among the elite intercollegiate athletic conferences. The six men’s Final Four participants since 2002 STAFF DIRECTORY Commissioner...... Dan Beebe are tied for the most of any conference. Numerous national honors have been won Deputy Commissioner ...... Tim Weiser by basketball student-athletes during the league’s history. The Big 12 had a national Senior Associate Commissioner ...... Tim Allen player of the year honoree for the third straight year when Blake Griffin (Oklahoma) Senior Associate Commissioner ...... Dru Hancock was the consensus winner in 2008-09. Associate Commissioner - Men’s Basketball & Game Management ...... John Underwood The Big 12 and its member institutions are committed to a competitive environment Chief Financial Officer ...... Steve Pace where sportsmanship and fair play take center stage. Whether on the field, in the Assistant Commissioner - Communications ...... Bob Burda classroom, or within the community the student-athletes, administrators, coaches and Assistant Commissioner - Events & Human Resources ...... Brad Clements Assistant Commissioner - Governance & Compliance ...... Lori Ebihara game officials of the Big 12 support the highest ideals in sportsmanship. Assistant Commissioner - Championships ...... Dayna Scherf Big 12 student-athletes also do well in garnering national academic recognition. Assistant Commissioner - Football & Student Services ...... Edward T. Stewart Sarah Pavan (Nebraska) was named Academic All-America of the Year in volleyball Director of Compliance...... Keri Boyce in 2006 and 2007 by ESPN The Magazine and College Sports Information Directors Director of Communications ...... Rob Carolla of America with a 4.0 grade-point average in biochemistry. She also won the national Director of Football Championship ...... Donnie Duncan academic honor presented for all sports in 2006-07 and was named recipient of the Director of Marketing...... Maark Keith prestigious 2006-07 Honda-Broderick Award as Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year. Coordinator of Football Officials ...... Walt Anderson Competitive excellence, scholarship and sportsmanship are all equal components of Associate Director of Communications ...... Joni James Lehmann Assistant Director of Communications ...... Carmen Branch the Big 12 philosophy. All-Big 12 teams and Academic All-Big 12 squads are recognized Assistant Director of Video Services...... Sean Hollister for each sport at the end of their respective seasons. At the end of each academic year, Internet Services Coordinator ...... Kiron Andersen the Conference honors its top male and female student-athletes with the Big 12 Athlete Championships Manager ...... Blair Beneke 207 of the Year and Big 12 Sportsperson of the Year awards. Business and Ticket Manager ...... Tim Frick Institutions can also nominate student-athletes for the prestigious Dr. Prentice Executive Assistant to the Commissioner/Manager of Executive Affairs ...... Melanie Ellis Gautt Postgraduate Scholarships at the end of each academic year. A total of 225 Administrative Assistant ...... Regina Everett scholars have received over 1.3 million in postgraduate financial aid through the first Administrative Assistant ...... Tracy Hunt 13 years of the program. Administrative Assistant ...... Valerie Rocha Administrative Assistant ...... Neesha Quinn The Big 12 sponsors 21 sports. Men’s squads include baseball, basketball, cross Receptionist/Administrative Assistant ...... Michelle Peterson country, football, golf, indoor track & field, outdoor track & field, swimming & diving, Will Hancock Communications Assistant ...... Candice Eng tennis and wrestling. Women’s teams are fielded in basketball, cross country, golf, Will Hancock Communications Assistant ...... Emily Franzenburg gymnastics, indoor track & field, outdoor track & field, soccer, softball, swimming, Internet Services Assistant ...... Sam Neumann tennis and volleyball. The conference is made up of 12 institutions that have shared many traditional BIG 12 CONFERENCE VENUES rivalries throughout their histories. Member schools include Baylor, Colorado, Iowa Year Football M/W Basketball Baseball State, Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas, 1996-97 St. Louis Kansas City Oklahoma City Texas A&M and Texas Tech. The institutions created a league that encompasses seven 1997-98 San Antonio Kansas City Oklahoma City states, over 45 million people and television households in 18 of the top 100 markets 1998-99 St. Louis Kansas City Oklahoma City within its geographic footprint. 1999-00 San Antonio Kansas City Oklahoma City 2000-01 Kansas City Kansas City Oklahoma City The conference conducts championships for 20 of its 21 sports. Each championship 2001-02 Dallas (Irving) Kansas City Arlington, Texas helps to determine teams and/or individuals that will represent the Conference in 2002-03 Houston Dallas Oklahoma City national postseason competition. 2003-04 Kansas City Dallas Arlington, Texas In the last several years the Big 12 has increased its bowl agreements and expanded 2004-05 Kansas City Kansas City Oklahoma City television opportunities for all sports through contracts with ABC/ESPN and FSN. Most 2005-06 Houston Dallas Oklahoma City recently, the league renewed and expanded its multi-year arrangement with ABC/ 2006-07 Kansas City Oklahoma City Oklahoma City ESPN, Inc. The new contract began in 2008-09. 2007-08 San Antonio Kansas City Oklahoma City In its first 13 years, the conference distributed more than $1.1 billion to its 12 2008-09 Kansas City Oklahoma City Oklahoma City 2009-10 Arlington, Texas Kansas City Oklahoma City member institutions. The Big 12 staff administers to over 4,600 student-athletes in 2010-11 Arlington, Texas Kansas City Oklahoma City 21 sports. The conference office is headquartered in Irving, Texas.

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0 Mitch Albers 1 Eshaunte Jones 2 Myles Holley 3 Brandon Richardson 5 Sek Henry 11 Christian Standhardinger Jr. | G | 6-3 | 180 RFr. | G | 6-4 | 190 So. | G | 6-4 | 190 So. | G | 6-0 | 190 Sr. | G | 6-4 | 200 Fr. | F | 6-8 | 210

12 Matt Karn 13 Brandon Ubel 14 Christopher Niemann 15 Ray Gallegos 20 Drake Beranek 21 Brian Diaz Sr. | G | 6-3 | 190 Fr. | G | 6-10 | 220 So. | C | 6-11 | 265 Fr. | F | 6-3 | 175 Sr. | G | 6-3 | 185 RFr. | C | 6-11 | 235

208 23 Quincy Hankins-Cole 24 Adrien Coleman 30 Toney McCray 33 Mike Fox 34 Lance Jeter 35 Ben Nelson Jr. | F | 6-8 | 240 Fr. | G | 6-4 | 195 So. | G | 6-6 | 205 RFr. | G | 6-4 | 195 Jr. | G | 6-3 | 225 Sr. | F | 6-9 | 230

44 Ryan Anderson Doc Sadler Philip Mathews David Anwar Walter Roese Chris Croft Sr. | G | 6-4 | 205 Head Coach, 4th year Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Director of Operations

Jim Shaw R.J. Pietig Rusty Ruffcorn Pat Norris Tony Schamber Chris Balham Video Coordinator Assistant Athletic Trainer Basketball Strength Equipment Manager Graduate Manager/ Student Assistant Coach Coach Player Development

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