Ryan Bohanan #25. So. RHP/INF B/T: L/R Goddard, Kan. (Goddard)

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2 2006 Outlook: After serving as a key component of the Huskers College World Series team as a freshman, Ryan Bohanan will miss the entire 2006 campaign after off-season shoulder surgery in December Was orignally penciled in as the Huskers starter at third, replacing 2005 National Player-of-the-Year Alex Gordon, along with his duties on the mound in relief Will look to make a complete recovery in time for the start of drills next fall. 2005: Bohanan played a major role with both his bat and arm to help Nebraska to a sweep of the Big 12 titles and a College World Series appearance as a true freshman Served as NU s starting designated hitter down the stretch after serving as one of the Huskers top set-up men in the bullpen Was NU s fi rst true two-way player since Alvie Shepherd in the mid 1990s Went 1-1 with a save and a 2.79 ERA in 21 outings Led the Husker bullpen with fi ve holds and was second with 21 appearances Appeared in 28 games as a hitter, batting.311 with a homer and 14 RBIs Accounted for most of his offensive production in the postseason, hitting.333 in 14 contests with a homer and nine RBIs Was 2-for-9 with two runs scored in the College World Series, while also tossing 0.2 innings of shutout relief against Florida on June 19 Did not pitch in the Super Regional, but went 2-for-8 with a homer and three RBIs Enjoyed his best offensive day of the season in the Super Regional clincher against No. 13 Miami on June 11, going 2-for-5 with a homer and a career-high three RBIs Saw double duty in the NCAA Lincoln Regional, hitting.400 (4-for-10) with fi ve RBIs, while also making two relief appearances Appeared in all six Big 12 Tournament games, batting.400 (6-for-15) while also tossing one inning of relief against No. 17 Missouri on May 28 Recorded his fi rst career three-hit game against Ryan Bohanan #25 So. RHP/INF B/T: L/R Goddard, Kan. (Goddard) Pitching Innings: 3.1 Two times (Creighton) 5/10/05 Longest Start: 3.0 North Dakota State-2 4/13/05 Shortest Start: 3.0 North Dakota State-2 4/13/05 Longest Relief: 3.1 Two times (Creighton) 5/10/05 Hits: 5 Creighton 6/4/05 Runs: 4 Creighton 6/4/05 Earned Runs: 4 Creighton 6/4/05 Walks: 3 Missouri 5/28/05 Strikeouts: 4 Hawaii-Hilo-2 2/18/05 Home Runs: 1 Hawaii-Hilo-2 2/18/05 Wild Pitches: 1 Missouri 5/8/05 Hit Batters: 1 Three times (Creighton) 6/5/05 Hitting At-bats: 5 Miami 6/11/05 Runs scored: 1 11 times (Florida) 6/19/05 Hits: 3 Missouri-2 5/28/05 Doubles: 1 3 times (Miami) 6/11/05 Triples: NA Home Runs: 1 Miami 6/11/05 RBIs: 3 Miami 6/11/05 Total bases: 6 Miami 6/11/05 Walks: 3 Baylor 5/29/05 Strikeouts: 2 two times (Arizona State) 6/17/05 Stolen bases: NA Hit Streak: 3 games 5/27-5/28/05 & 6/3-6/5/05 Missouri on May 28, and a pinch-hit hit double against Texas Tech on May 25 Had just eight at-bats all season until coming off the bench to deliver a ninth-inning RBI single at Texas Tech on May 15 Picked up another pinch-hit two-run single against Northern Illinois before making his fi rst start at DH the following day, going 2-for-3 with a walk and an RBI, while pitching a scoreless inning of relief against the Huskies Was superb out of the bullpen, allowing one earned run in his fi rst 13 outings, including a stretch of 19.2 scoreless innings from Feb. 18 to May 10 Earned his fi rst collegiate win in a start against North Dakota State on April 13, allowing one hit and striking out two over a pre-determined three innings Suffered the loss against Creighton at Rosenblatt Stadium on May 10, allowing two runs on two hits over a career-high 3.1 innings of work Fired two innings of no-hit relief against No. 17 Missouri on May 8, a game that eventually went 11 innings before NU won 6-5 Enjoyed a successful homecoming at Wichita State, retiring all three hitters he faced, including a strikeout, in NU s 4-2 win over the Shockers on April 27 Went a careerlong 3.1 innings against No. 8 Baylor, striking out a pair and holding the Bears off the scoreboard in a 4-1 Husker loss on April 23 Picked up a save against Hawaii-Hilo on Feb. 18, fanning four in three innings of work. Goddard High School: Bohanan was a four-time all-state selection for Coach Jim Foltz at Goddard (Kan.) High School Rated the No. 51 prospect nationally by Team One Baseball and was a Louisville Slugger/TPX Preseason All-American before his senior year Was selected to the 2004 ABCA & Rawlings High School All-Region team Led Goddard High School to a 23-2 record and a Class 6A state title in 2004, going 4-0 with a 1.82 ERA, striking out 47 in 34.2 innings Also hit.556 with a homer and 10 RBIs in just 45 at-bats Played for Coach Mark Standiford and the Wichita Sluggers during the summer, winning the NBC World Series (17-andyounger) Won the USSSA World Series title in the 16-year-old division in 2002 and was selected to the all-tournament team Played in the Area Code Games and was on the all-tournament team in the World Wooden Bat World Series in 2003 Earned fi rst-team all-state accolades as a utility player in 2003, batting.451 with a homer and 22 RBIs, while going 3-1 with a 2.60 ERA on the mound as the team was ranked as high as 23rd nationally before placing third at the state tournament Hit.534, including a 23-game hitting streak, with four homers, 22 RBIs and 29 runs scored as a sophomore, while compiling a 5-2 record with a 1.43 ERA, fanning 60 in 46 innings Also looked at Wichita State and Arkansas before choosing Nebraska. Personal: Born on Sept. 3, 1985, in Wichita, Kan. Parents are Susan and Mike Bohanan Has one brother (Justin) and one sister (Morgan) Father played collegiately at Dodge City (Kan.) Community College Has not declared a major. Career Hitting Statistics TOTAL TOTAL Career Pitching Statistics TOTAL TOTAL

3 Brandon Buckman #19 Sr. 1B/DH B/T: L/L Monument, Colo. (Lewis-Palmer/Garden City CC) Big 12 Commissioner s Honor Roll (Fall 2004; Spring 2005; Fall 2005) 2006 Outlook: Brandon Buckman enters the spring as one of the front runners for the fi rst base spot after hitting.335 with two homers and 30 RBIs in his fi rst season at NU Played mostly at designated hitter a year ago, while backing up two-time All-Big 12 performer Curtis Ledbetter at fi rst Posseses excellent hand-eye coordination and has added 10 pounds during the off-season Showed the ability to hit for average in 2005 and will be counted on for more run production this spring Worked on using his size to drive the ball, and the results were evident, as he was one of NU s top offensive performers during the fall Considered by the coaches as an underrated defensive player at fi rst base Carries a GPA in civil engineering and will contend for academic honors this spring. 2005: Buckman provided a solid presence in the Husker lineup, batting.335 with two homers and 30 RBIs in his fi rst season at NU Served as the Huskers designated hitter for most of the season, making 33 starts at the position, while also starting 12 times at fi rst Would have ranked 15th in the Big 12 in hitting, but did not have the minimum of at-bats to qualify Finished fourth on the team with 18 multi-hit games, including a four-hit effort at Hawaii-Hilo in his Husker debut on Feb. 17 Recorded a trio of three-hit games, including one against No. 1 Texas on April 8, a game NU won 4-3 in 16 innings Made his only start of the postseason at the College World Series against Arizona State on June 21, going 2-for-2 with a run scored and hit.667 (2-for-3) in two CWS contests Was 1-for-4 with a run scored and a hit-by-pitch in NU s Big 12 Tournament opener against Texas Tech on May 25 Hit.254 with 10 RBIs in 19 league games Was 3-for-8 with three RBIs in a series win at Oklahoma, including a two-hit game on April 30 Went 3-for-9 with a double in two games against Texas A&M Went 3-for-10 with a pair of walks in the At-bats: 7 Texas 4/8/05 Runs scored: 4 Four times (Northern Iowa) 4/20/05 Hits: 4 Hawaii-Hilo 2/17/04 Doubles: 1 10 times (Northern Illinois) 5/17/05 Triples: NA Home Runs: 1 Two times (No. Colorado) 3/15/05 RBIs: 4 Northern Colorado 3/15/05 Total bases: 6 Northern Colorado 3/15/05 Walks: 2 Four times (Kansas State) 5/22/05 Strikeouts: 2 Eight times (Missouri) 5/8/05 Stolen bases: 1 Four times (No. Dakota St.) 5/13/05 Hit Streak: 8 games 3/6-3/17/05 sweep of No. 29 Oklahoma State Hit.365 (4-for-11) with three doubles and four RBIs in the Kansas series, including four RBIs in a March 26 twinbill split Got off to a blistering start, hitting.468 over his fi rst 13 contests as a Husker, including eight multi-hit games in that stretch Hit.500 (7-for-14) in three games at Hawaii-Hilo, including a 3-for-5 effort with two RBIs vs. the Vulcans on Feb. 18 Had two hits, including a double, in NU s 6-3 win over No. 7 Rice on Feb. 27 Went 2-for-4 with a homer, double and two RBIs in a loss to No. 18 USC on March 6 Was 6-for-11 with four RBIs in four games against South Dakota State Homered and drove in a career-high four runs in a victory over Northern Colorado on March 16. Garden City Community College/Lewis-Palmer High School: Buckman came to Nebraska from Garden City (Kan.) Community College, where he played two seasons for Coach Rick Sabath Garnered NJCAA All-America honors in 2004, batting.460 with 16 homers and 69 RBIs, leading the Broncbusters to a record Earned fi rst-team All-Region VI and Jayhawk League honors, as he ranked among the national leaders in hitting Paced Garden City CC in nearly every offensive category, including hits (87), runs (55), triples (fi ve), slugging percentage (.823) and on-base percentage (.523) His.460 average was the highest at the school since 1989 Helped his team to a Sub-Regional title during his freshman campaign Also earned academic All-America honors in both years at Garden City CC Lettered for three seasons for Coach Bart Grenz at Lewis-Palmer High School, earning fi rst-team alldistrict and all-region honors his fi nal three seasons Hit.492 with seven homers and 33 RBIs during his senior year Attended the same junior college as two-time All-Big 12 fi rst baseman Curtis Ledbetter Selected Nebraska over Michigan and Kentucky Graduated from Lewis-Palmer High School with a 3.60 GPA, while earning AP college credit in calculus and statistics. Personal: Born on Feb. 14, 1984, in La Jolla, Calif. Parents are Bruce and Patricia Buckman Has one sister (Stephanie) Majors in civil engineering TOTAL TOTAL

4 Joba Chamberlain #44 Jr. RHP Lincoln, Neb. (Northeast/Nebraska-Kearney) 2006 First-Team Preseason All-American (Collegiate Baseball) 2006 Second-Team Preseason All-American (NCBWA, Baseball America) 2005 Third-Team All-American (Collegiate Baseball) 2005 First-Team All-Big Big 12 Newcomer Pitcher of the Year 2005 Second-Team ABCA All-Midwest Region 2005 Xanthus Dick Howser Trophy Watch List Two-time Clemens Award Watch List ( ) Big 12 Pitcher of the Week (3/1/05 & 4/25/05) Collegiate Baseball National Pitcher of the Week (3/1/05) 2006 Outlook: After a breakout 2005 campaign, junior Joba (pronounced Jaw-buh) Chamberlain returns as one of the top pitchers in college baseball Earned All-Big 12 and All-America honors in his fi rst season at NU, going 10-2 with a 2.81 ERA in 20 appearances, striking out 130 in innings Former transfer from Division II Nebraska-Kearney will look to become the second Husker pitcher taken in the fi rst round of the MLB First-Year Player Draft and the fi rst since two-way performer Alvie Shepherd in 1995 Spent part of the summer pitching for the Beatrice Bruins and Coach Bob Steinkamp, helping the Bruins to a ninth-place fi nish at the NBC World Series Went 5-0 with a 1.59 ERA in seven appearances with the Bruins, striking out 63 in 45.1 innings and allowing just 32 hits Tabbed as the top Major League Baseball prospect at the NBC World Series Possesses a durable frame and the ability to consistently throw in the mid-90s with an exceptional curve ball among an assortment of pitches Didn t pitch during the fall, but continued to earn the respect of his teammates, leading during practices and offseason conditioning Will be counted on for both his abilities and leadership in : Chamberlain turned in one of the most dominant pitching years in school history, going 10-2 with a 2.81 ERA in leading NU to the College World Series Earned fi rst-team All-Big 12 honors and third-team All-America accolades as he tied for ninth nationally with 130 strikeouts and 28th nationally in wins Ranked among the Big 12 leaders in seven categories, including strikeouts (130, second), wins (third), innings pitched (118.2, third), strikeouts/ nine innings (9.86, fourth), starts (18, fi fth), ERA (ninth) and opponent batting average (.218, 10th) Recorded fi ve double-digit strikeout games and became only the fourth Husker pitcher to record 100 strikeouts in a season Was his best against the Huskers Innings: 9.0 Texas A&M 4/15/05 Longest Start: 9.0 Texas A&M 4/15/05 Shortest Start: 4.0 Kansas-1 3/26/05 Longest Relief: NA Hits: 9 Illinois-Chicago 6/3/05 Runs: 5 Illinois-Chicago 6/3/05 Earned Runs: 5 Illinois-Chicago 6/3/05 Walks: 4 Two times (Oklahoma) 4/28/05 Strikeouts: 15 New Mexico 2/25/05 Home Runs: 2 Seton Hall 3/18/05 Wild Pitches: 1 Four times (Ill.-Chicago) 6/3/05 Hit Batters: 4 Kansas-1 3/25/05 toughest opponents, going 4-1 with a 2.17 ERA in seven starts against ranked opponents, striking out 56 in 49.2 innings and holding them to a.203 average Was 2-0 in the NCAA Tournament, picking up victories over Miami and Arizona State Earned NU s fi rst-ever College World Series win, allowing three runs on fi ve hits over seven innings in a 5-3 Husker win over No. 8 Arizona State on June 17 Out-dueled Hurricane ace and fi rst-round pick Cesar Carrillo in a 3-1 Super Regional win over No. 13 Miami on June 10 Allowed one run on seven hits while fanning 13, despite battling leg cramps over his fi nal four innings Pitched well against Oklahoma in the Big 12 Tournament, allowing three runs over seven innings in a 6-3 Husker win, avenging an earlier loss to the Sooners Was 3-2 with a 3.38 ERA in nine conference starts Earned a win over Kansas State on May 20, going six-plus innings, allowing four runs on six hits while fanning six in a 5-4 victory on May 20 Was the hardluck loser in a 2-1 loss to No. 17 Missouri on May 6, allowing two fi rst inning runs on four hits over 5.2 innings of work Suffered his fi rst loss of the season in the series opener at Oklahoma on April 28, allowing two earned runs on six hits in 6.2 innings in a 5-1 setback Allowed one run on six hits while striking out 10 over eight innings to pick up the victory against No. 8 Baylor on April 22, earning Big 12 Playerof-the-Week honors Tossed the fi rst complete game of his career, scattering four hits and striking out fi ve without a walk in a 2-1 victory at Texas A&M on April 15 Held No. 1 Texas to one earned run on fi ve hits over nine innings, while striking out 10 Longhorns in a no-decision on April 8, a 6-3 win that eventually went 16 innings Went eight innings, allowing two runs on four hits against Seton Hall on March 18, an outing where he fanned 12 and retired the last 11 hitters he faced in a 6-2 Husker win Held No. 7 Rice to one unearned run on four hits while striking out nine in 6.1 innings on March 4 Turned in a dominant performance against New Mexico, allowing two infi eld hits over seven shutout innings Struck out 15 Lobos (without a walk) - the highest single-game total by a Husker since two-time All-American Shane Komine had 16 punchouts against Missouri in University of Nebraska-Kearney/Lincoln Northeast High School: Chamberlain transferred to Nebraska from Division II Nebraska-Kearney, where he compiled a 3-6 record and a 5.23 ERA for Coach Damon Day Led the Lopers in ERA, opponent batting average (.250), strikeouts (49) and complete games (four) despite making only eight starts Played American Legion baseball over the summer of 2004 for Coach Steve Eckman, going 4-4 with a 1.36 ERA, as he struck out 137 hitters and walked only 21 en route to all-state honors Recorded 21 strikeouts over 12 shutout innings in a matchup against Johnny Dorn s team, a 15-inning game won by Grand Island, 1-0 Also hit.505 with 11 homers, 11 doubles and 37 RBIs as a two-way performer Prepped at Lincoln Northeast High School for coaches Bill Fagler and Doug Kaltenberger Garnered second-team Super State honors from the Lincoln Journal Star, going 3-2 with a 3.35 ERA, as he struck out 29 in 31.1 innings. Personal: Born on Sept. 23, 1985, in Lincoln, Neb. Parents are Harlan Chamberlain and Jackie Standley Has one sister (Tasha Dahlberg) Majors in criminal justice Is a Native American who is a member of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska TOTAL TOTAL

5 Jeff Christy #16 Sr. C Lincoln, Neb. (Southeast/Barton County CC) 2002 MLB 49th-round Draft Pick (LA Dodgers) Big 12 Commissioner s Honor Roll (Fall 2004; Fall 2005) 2006 Outlook: One of just four seniors on the 2006 squad, catcher Jeff Christy returns after manning the catching spot a year ago Made a school-record 64 starts behind the plate, throwing out 46 percent of base runners and handling a staff that fi nished second nationally in ERA Considered by the coaches as one of the best defensive catchers in the Big 12 Played with the Santa Barbara Foresters and Coach Bill Pintard over the summer, helping the team to a record and a runner-up fi nish at the NBC World Series Retooled his body in the offseason, dropping almost 10 percent of body fat and adding muscle Has become a more vocal leader and has gained the confi dence of the coaches and the pitchers Is a fundamentally sound offensive player who handles the bat well Has the potential to be more of an offensive threat in : One of the unsung heroes of Nebraska s CWS run, Christy was a workhorse for the Huskers behind the plate Set a school record with 64 starts behind the plate, hitting.236 with a homer and 32 RBIs Finished third in the Big 12 and 48th nationally with a team-high 12 sacrifi ces Was a solid clutch performer, hitting.294 with runners in scoring position At-bats: 6 Texas 4/8/05 Runs scored: 4 Creighton 3/29/05 Hits: 2 Eight times (Miami) 6/10/05 Doubles: 1 Five times (Miami) 6/10/05 Triples: NA Home Runs: 1 Illinois-Chicago 6/3/05 RBIs: 2 Five times (Missouri) 5/7/05 Total bases: 5 Illinois-Chicago 6/3/05 Walks: 3 Two times (Texas Tech) 5/14/05 Strikeouts: 3 Two times (Texas) 4/8/05 Stolen bases: 1 Four times (Miami) 6/10/05 Hit Streak: 4 games three times, last 6/3-6/11/05 Handled a pitching staff that was second nationally in ERA and posted its lowest single-season ERA since 1969 Threw out 46 percent (24 of 52) of opposing base runners, including eight of 11 in the NCAA Tournament Hit.293 with a homer and six RBIs in starting all 13 postseason contests, including.277 (3-for-11) with two RBIs at the CWS Had two hits off of Miami fi rst-rounder Cesar Carrillo, including a key eighth-inning double, while also throwing out both runners in the Super Regional opener Sparked NU s regional sweep by going 4-for-10 with a homer and two RBIs, while throwing out 4-of-5 base runners Went 2-for-3 with a homer and three runs scored in NU s 8-6 win over Illinois-Chicago on June 3 Hit.220 in the Big 12 Tournament, but keyed NU s win over Oklahoma on May 26 with two hits, including an RBI bunt single that gave NU a 4-3 lead Started 26 of 27 Big 12 games, hitting.163 with 12 RBIs Went 2-for-8 with a pair of walks in the series sweep of Kansas State Was 1-for-6 at Texas Tech, but also drew six walks in the three-game series Matched his season high with two RBIs vs. No. 17 Missouri on May 7 Enjoyed his best Big 12 series of the year at Oklahoma, going 3-for-9 with three RBIs while throwing out four base runners Tied season highs in hits (two) and RBIs (two) in a win over the Sooners on April 29 Sparked NU s rally over No. 8 Baylor on April 24 with a key two-run double in the fourth, helping the Huskers overcome a 3-0 defi cit Snapped out of slump by going 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored against North Dakota State on April 13 Enjoyed one of his best games of the season on March 29 against Creighton, going 1-for-1 with a double, while setting season highs in walks (three) and runs scored (four) in a 10-2 win Went 2-for-10 against Kansas with two sacrifi ces and an RBI double in the series fi nale Hit.500 (4-for-8) with two walks and four runs scored in a sweep of Seton Hall Recorded his fi rst multi-hit game vs. SDSU on March 12, going 2-for-3 with a double and two RBIs Went 2-for-2 with two RBIs, a stolen base and a sacrifi ce in the series fi nale against South Dakota State on March 13. Barton County Community College/Lincoln Southeast High School: Christy spent two seasons at Barton County Community College playing for Coach Mike Warren Was a fi rst-team All-Jayhawk League selection and was named the conference s Defensive Player of the Year after hitting.390 with six homers, 26 doubles, 45 RBIs and 46 runs scored Threw out nearly 40 percent of would-be base runners and committed one error in 375 chances in helping BCCC to a record and a second-place conference fi nish in 2004 Hit.333 with fi ve homers and 34 RBIs, while being tabbed an honorable-mention All-Jayhawk West pick as a freshman Was a 49th-round pick by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2002 MLB First-Year Player Draft after a decorated career at Lincoln Southeast High School for Coach Randy Brolhorst Garnered fi rst-team All-Nebraska honors from the Omaha World-Herald and Lincoln Journal Star, posting a.430 average with four homers and 41 RBIs Named to the honor roll all four years at LSE and was an academic all-state honoree as a senior Also played two years of football, helping the Knights to a Class A state title in 2000 Selected Nebraska over Kentucky and was also contacted by Oklahoma State, Mississippi, Missouri and Texas Tech. Personal: Born on April 13, 1984, in Lincoln, Neb. Parents are Richard and June Christy Has one brother (Phil) and three sisters (Jill, Alison and Rachel) Was one of the Christy Quads, the second documented case of quadruplets in the state of Nebraska Majors in accounting TOTAL TOTAL

6 Johnny Dorn #23 So. RHP Grand Island, Neb. (Grand Island) 2006 Second-Team Preseason All-American (Collegiate Baseball, NCBWA) 2006 Clemens Award Watch List 2005 Baseball America First-Team Freshman All-American 2005 Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American 2005 Third-Team All-American (Collegiate Baseball, ABCA, NCBWA) 2005 First-Team All-Big Big 12 Freshman Pitcher of the Year 2005 First-Team ABCA All-Midwest Region 2005 Team USA Invitee 2006 Outlook: Right-hander Johnny Dorn looks to follow up one of the most impressive pitching seasons in school history Earned third-team All-America honors in 2005, going 12-2 with a 2.16 ERA Led all freshmen nationally in wins a year ago and topped Big 12 rookies in nearly every pitching category Was invited to try out for Team USA, but was unable to do so because of an injury Was limited during the fall, but will be at close to 100 percent for the start of practice Coaches rave about his work ethic and his advanced understanding of the game Doesn t overwhelm people with his repitoire, but has the ability to consistently throw four pitches for strikes Combines precise location, including a nearly 4-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio, and a calm demeanor to be one of the best pitchers in college baseball. 2005: Dorn put together one of the most remarkable freshman campaigns in school annals, going 12-2 with a 2.16 ERA Earned third-team All- America honors from the ABCA and Innings: 9.0 Texas Tech 5/27/05 Collegiate Baseball, as he fi nished Longest Start: 9.0 Texas Tech 5/27/05 seventh nationally in wins and Shortest Start: 4.0 Two times (Florida) 6/19/05 Longest Relief: 7.0 Baylor 4/24/04 ranked in the top fi ve of the Big 12 Hits: 8 Texas 4/9/05 in wins, ERA and opponent batting Runs: 5 Texas 4/9/05 average (.199, fi fth) Topped Earned Runs: 5 Texas 4/9/05 Walks: 3 Texas Tech 5/14/05 all Big 12 freshmen in wins, Strikeouts: 11 Texas Tech 5/14/05 strikeouts, innings and opponent Home Runs: 1 Five times (Florida) 6/19/05 batting average Posted 12 wins, Wild Pitches: 1 Two times (So. Dakota St.-2) 3/12/05 which were the most by any fi rst- Hit Batters: 4 Creighton 6/4/05 year Husker pitcher (freshman or JC transfer) and ranked third on Nebraska s singleseason list, trailing only fi rst-team All-Americans Shane Komine and Troy Brohawn Strung together 12 straight wins, the longest win streak by a Husker pitcher since Komine s 14-game win streak in 2001 Went 3-1 with a 2.77 ERA during Nebraska s postseason run, including two victories in the NCAA Tournament Suffered the loss against Florida on June 19, allowing three runs on fi ve hits over four innings in a 7-4 loss to the Gators Earned the win in the Huskers Super Regional clinching over No. 13 Miami on June 11, allowing one run on fi ve hits over 6.1 innings of work Picked up his 11th straight win against Creighton on June 4, allowing three earned runs over 6.2 innings to put NU in the NCAA Lincoln Regional championship game Was impressive in the Big 12 Tournament, fi ring a complete-game fi ve-hitter in a 2-1 victory over Texas Tech, fanning four with one walk in a 104-pitch gem Filled a variety of roles on the Husker staff before settling in the rotation midway through the Big 12 schedule Was 5-0 with a save and a 2.05 ERA in eight Big 12 contests, earning series-clinching wins in four of NU s last fi ve conference series Earned his ninth win of the year against Kansas State on May 21, allowing four runs on six hits over 6.2 innings, as he left with a 7-1 lead Turned in a dominant performance in a win at Texas Tech on May 14, fanning a career-best 11 Red Raiders over eight innings of shutout ball Made his fi rst Big 12 start against Oklahoma on April 30, scattering four hits and not allowing an earned run over 6.2 innings to earn the victory Turned in one of his best efforts of the season against No. 8 Baylor on April 24, tossing seven innings of shutout relief - the longest relief appearance by a Husker since while striking out seven Came out of the bullpen to fi re 4.1 innings of shutout ball, striking out three and allowing two hits to earn the victory in the series clinching win at Texas A&M on April 17 - NU s fi rst-ever series win in College Station Turned in a dominant relief performance at Kansas on March 26, striking out six Jayhawks and allowing one hit in 3.0 innings for his fi rst career save Burst on the season against Creighton on March 29, taking a no-hitter into the eighth and striking out 10 in a 10-2 victory His 10 strikeouts were the most by a Husker freshman since 2001, as he was four outs away from the fi rst individual nine-inning no-hitter since 1954 Came out of the bullpen and retired all nine batters he faced with a pair of strikeouts to earn the win against Northern Colorado on March 17 Earned his fi rst collegiate win against South Dakota State on March 12, allowing one run on four hits over four innings in a game that was shortened to seven innings Became the fi rst Husker freshman to start on an opening weekend since Komine in Grand Island High School: Dorn was one of the state s premier products, earning Gatorade Player-of-the-Year honors for Coach Tino Martinez at Grand Island High School Unanimous fi rst-team All-Nebraska performer who shared the Lincoln Journal Star s State Player-of-the-Year award with fellow Husker freshman Ryan Wehrle Two-way performer who compiled a 9-1 record and a 1.15 ERA while helping Grand Island to a 26-6 record and a berth in the state tournament in 2004 Struck out 92 in 60.2 innings and went undefeated until the state tournament Topped all hitters in the state in several offensive categories, including a.480 average, eight homers and 15 doubles, while he also ranked among the state leaders in hits (49, third) and RBIs (42, second) Earned a spot in Sports Illustrated s Faces in the Crowd after belting three grand slams in an American Legion doubleheader in 2004 Brought home second-team all-state honors during his junior season, going 4-2 with a 2.00 ERA while hitting.348 with seven homers to help the Islanders to a state tournament appearance in the program s fi rst season of varsity competition Also lettered three times on the basketball court, helping Grand Island to a Class A state title in Personal: Born on Aug. 4, 1985, in Grand Island Parents are Steve and Vicky Dorn Has one sister (Kiffi n) Was the fi rst NU baseball recruit from Grand Island since R.D. Spiehs ( ) and the fi rst baseball scholarship recruit from the Grand Island High School program that began in 2003 Is a general studies major TOTAL TOTAL

7 Andy Gerch #26 So. OF Bats/Throws: R/R Lincoln, Neb. (Pius X/Univ. of Arkansas) 2005 College World Series All-Tournament Team 2005 NCAA Lincoln Regional Most Outstanding Player 2005 NCAA Lincoln Regional All-Tournament Team 2005 Big 12 All-Tournament Team 2005 Lifter of the Year Finalist 2006 Outlook: The star of Nebraska s College World Series run, sophomore Andy Gerch returns to the Husker outfi eld Hit.364 with four homers and 35 RBIs in 2005 and tops all NU returnees in homers, RBIs and batting average Blossomed into one of NU s best postseason performers, hitting a team-high.460 with 13 RBIs during the NCAA Tournament a year ago Spent part of the summer playing for Coach Bob Steinkamp s Beatrice Bruins, hitting.286 with three homers and 13 RBIs in 21 contests to help Beatrice to a ninth-place fi nish at the NBC World Series in Wichita Missed the entire fall after off-season shoulder surgery, but was cleared for the start of spring drills and will likely start the season at designated hitter Has good power and the ability to drive the ball to the opposite fi eld Is motivated to have an outstanding sophomore campaign. 2005: Gerch was one of three freshmen who broke into the everyday lineup in helping the Huskers to a Big 12 crown and a College World Series appearance Was second on the team with a.364 average, as he appeared in 57 contests, including 38 starts Ranked among the team leaders in RBIs (35, fourth), doubles (seven, sixth), triples (two, third), sacrifi ces (six, fourth) and runs scored (34, At-bats: 6 Arizona State 6/21/05 Runs scored: 3 South Dakota State 3/12/05 Hits: 4 Missouri-2 5/28/05 Doubles: 2 Seven times (Miami) 6/10/05 Triples: 1 Two times (Creighton) 6/4/05 Home Runs: 1 Four times (Arizona State) 6/21/05 RBIs: 6 Missouri-2 5/28/05 Total bases: 6 Missouri-2 5/28/05 Walks: 2 Missouri 5/7/05 Strikeouts: 2 Four times (Miami) 6/10/05 Stolen bases: 1 Three times (Missouri-2) 5/28/05 Hit Streak: 4 games 3/20-3/26/05 & 6/11-6/21/05 seventh) Finished fourth on the team with eight multiple-rbi contests and sixth with 16 multi-hit games, as he started at all three outfi eld spots and at designated hitter during the season Was NU s offensive catalyst during its postseason run, hitting a team-high.460 while topping the Huskers with 16 RBIs in 13 games Became the fi rst Husker ever selected to the All-College World Series team after hitting.400 (6-for-15) with a homer, three RBIs and four runs scored in Omaha Had two multi-hit games in Omaha, including a 3-for-6 effort with three RBIs and two runs scored in an 8-7 loss to No. 8 Arizona State on June 21 Provided one of the most memorable moments of the 2005 College World Series with his three-run ninthinning homer off ASU s Pat Bresnehan to give NU a 7-6 lead Hit.333 with a double and a walk in the Super Regional sweep of No. 13 Miami, including a 2-for-3 effort in the clinching win on June 11 Named the Most Outstanding Player of the Lincoln Regional, hitting.417 (5-for-12) with six RBIs Drove in a pair of runs in the Regional title game on June 5 against Creighton Went 2-for-4 in the winner s bracket game over Creighton on June 4, including a key three-run, bases clearing triple Sparked Nebraska s run through the Big 12 Tournament, hitting.556 (10-for-18) with seven RBIs and three runs scored to earn a spot on the all-tournament team Drove in the only run in a 1-0 win over No. 8 Baylor on May 29 with a sixth-inning sacrifi ce fl y off BU ace Mark McCormick Set career highs in hits (four) and RBIs (six) in a win over No. 17 Missouri in an elimination game on May 28 and was 3-for-4 in a 5-4 win over the Tigers earlier that same day Appeared in 20 conference games, hitting.239 with four RBIs Made the most of his only start at Oklahoma, going 3-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored in NU s 7-1 win on April 30 Went 2-for-6 with a double and a run scored in a three-game series against top-ranked Texas, hitting a 16thinning double and scoring the winning run in a 4-3 victory over No. 1 Texas on April 8 Was 3-for-6 in two starts at Kansas on March 26, delivering a key go-ahead tworun double in the nightcap Went 5-for-7 with two RBIs in a twinbill sweep of North Dakota State on April 13, going 2-for-3 with two RBIs in the opener before recording his fi rst three-hit day in the fi nale Enjoyed one of his best afternoons of the year in a doubleheader against South Dakota State on March 12, going 4-for-6 with two homers, eight RBIs and fi ve runs scored, as he homered in both games and drove in fi ve runs in the nightcap Broke a 1-all deadlock with a safety squeeze in the sixth inning in a 2-1 win over Hawaii-Hilo on Feb : Gerch spent the fall of 2003 at the University of Arkansas before transferring to Nebraska for the start of the spring semester and subsequently redshirted. Pius X High School: Gerch enjoyed a stellar career playing for Coach Jim Hansen at Lincoln Pius X High School Lettered in baseball for three seasons and fi nished his career by holding 21 school marks Named fi rst-team All-Nebraska by both the Omaha World-Herald and Lincoln Journal Star in 2003, batting.400 with 10 doubles, 16 RBIs and a.733 slugging percentage Tabbed a second-team all-state pick as a utility player during his junior season, hitting.471 with seven doubles, three triples, two home runs, 26 runs batted in and six steals Improved those numbers during American Legion play, hitting.500 (85-170) with 24 doubles, three triples, nine homers, 54 runs scored and 53 RBIs. Personal: Born on Aug. 14, 1985, in Lincoln Parents are Terry and Tina Gerch Has two brothers (Jeremy and Nick) Majors in accounting TOTAL TOTAL

8 2006 First-Team Preseason All-American (Collegiate Baseball) 2006 Third-Team Preseason All-American (NCBWA) 2006 Clemens Award Watch List 2005 MLB 23rd-round Draft Pick (Washington) 2005 Second-Team All-Big MLB 45th-round Draft Pick (Baltimore) Big 12 Commissioner s Honor Roll (Spring 2004; Spring 2005) 2006 Outlook: Senior Brett Jensen gives the Huskers the luxury of having one of the nation s best closers Is a preseason All-American and enters his fi nal year at NU holding school records for saves in a season (16) and in a career (18), as he converted 16-of-17 save opportunities in 2005 Was drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 23rd round in 2005, but elected to return for his senior season Is the nation s leading returner in saves Held opponents to a.207 batting averaged and allowed just eight extra-base hits in 46 innings Is an aggressive strike thrower who has walked just 14 hitters in 78.1 career innings. 2005: Jensen put together one of the best seasons by a reliever in school history, going 3-5 with 16 saves and a 1.96 ERA in a team-high 33 appearances Ranked second in the Big 12 and third nationally in saves, as he converted 16 of 17 opportunities, including all fi ve postseason chances Fanned 46 and walked just nine over 46 innings of work while holding opponents to a.206 Brett Jensen #33 Sr. RHP Eagle Grove, Iowa (Eagle Grove/Iowa Central CC) Innings: 6.1 Texas A&M 5/2/04 Longest Start: NA Shortest Start: NA Longest Relief: 6.1 Texas A&M 5/2/04 Hits: 5 Three times (Arizona St.) 6/21/05 Runs: 6 Baylor 5/16/04 Earned Runs: 6 Baylor 5/16/04 Walks: 2 Two times (Texas Tech) 5/25/05 Strikeouts: 4 Two times (Oklahoma) 4/30/05 Home Runs: 1 Six times (Arizona St.) 6/21/05 Wild Pitches: 1 Texas Tech 5/15/05 Hit Batters: 1 Four times (Baylor) 5/16/04 batting average, including just fi ve extra-base hits Went 0-1 with four saves and a 1.08 ERA in the NCAA Tournament, as he suffered the loss in NU s season-ending setback to Arizona State at the College World Series Recorded four saves during the NCAA Tournament, including both of NU s Super Regional wins and the triumph over the Sun Devils in Omaha Picked up saves in both of Nebraska s Super Regional wins over No. 13 Miami, retiring all eight batters he faced in his two outings Went 1-1 with a save in three Big 12 Tournament appearances, picking up the win in an elimination game against No. 17 Missouri before coming back the next day to retire all four batters he faced in a 1-0 win over No. 9 Baylor in the Big 12 title game on May 29 Was 1-3 with a 2.70 ERA in a team-high 11 Big 12 appearances, earning the victory in NU s series-clinching extra-inning win over No. 17 Missouri on May 8 and picking up one save against the Tigers and two more against Kansas State Made two appearances against top-ranked Texas, allowing two hits over six shutout innings against the Longhorns, but did not factor into the decision in any of those contests Fanned a season-high four in 1.2 innings at Oklahoma on April 30 Picked up his other victory at Hawaii-Hilo on Feb. 18, retiring all seven batters he faced, including a career-high four strikeouts. 2004: Jensen was one of the Huskers top relievers, primarily working as a set-up man in his fi rst season at NU Finished the year with a 1-4 record, two saves and a 5.29 ERA, numbers that were not indicitive of how well he pitched, as 12 of the runs were allowed in one three-game stretch Was second on the team with three holds, as he allowed just six of 23 inherited runners to score Enjoyed better than a 4-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio, walking only fi ve batters in 32.1 innings of work Proved to be a workhorse out of the bullpen, going at least one inning in 14 of his 20 appearances, highlighted by a 6.1 inning performance against No. 10 Texas A&M on May 2 Allowed an earned run in his fi rst appearance before tossing 13.1 shutout innings (spanning nine appearances) to lower his ERA to 0.60 in his fi rst 15.1 innings as a Husker Picked up his fi rst career win in relief against San Diego in Petco Park, allowing one hit over two innings in Nebraska s 12-inning 5-4 win on March 12 Tossed two innings of one-hit ball in relief of Zach Kroenke to preserve the Huskers 3-2 win over Kansas in NU s Big 12 opener on March 26 Earned his fi rst save with 3.1 shutout innings at Kansas State on April 3, coming into the game with the bases loaded in the sixth before closing the door on NU s fourth straight shutout Picked up his second save against top-ranked Texas in Austin, retiring the fi nal seven hitters, including three strikeouts, in a perfect 2.1 innings of work to preserve NU s 4-3 win on April 25 Turned in a yeoman s effort against No. 10 Texas A&M on May 2, coming out of the bullpen to hurl 6.1 innings and matched his season high with three strikeouts and left with a 7-6 lead, but NU lost 6-4 Struggled down the stretch, suffering losses in three of his fi nal four appearances, including at the Big 12 Tournament against No. 1 Texas on May 28. Iowa Central Community College/Eagle Grove High School: Jensen spent only one season at Iowa Central Community College, helping the school to a record and a runner-up fi nish at the 2003 NJCAA World Series in Millington, Tenn. Compiled an 11-1 record with a 2.79 ERA in 80.2 innings for Coach Rick Pederson en route to fi rst-team NJCAA All-America honors Selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the 45th-round of the 2003 MLB First-Year Player Draft Held opponents to a.212 average while fi nishing with an strikeout-to-walk ratio Pitched Eagle Grove to a Class 2A state title as a senior, going 11-0 with a 0.52 ERA Received the Bob Feller Award, recognizing the top pitcher in the state of Iowa in each class as he struck out 100 and walked only four as a senior Was a multi-sport athlete in high school, playing four years of basketball and earning second-team all-state honors in 2002 Chose NU over Iowa and Northern Iowa. Personal: Born on Nov. 29, 1983, in Humboldt, Iowa Parents are Linda Jensen and the late Gale Jensen Has one brother (Greg) and one sister (Sheila) Majors in communication studies at Nebraska TOTAL TOTAL

9 Jon Klausing #22 So. LHP B/T: L/L Arvada, Colo. (Pomona) Big 12 Commissioner s Honor Roll (Fall 2003; Spring 2004; Spring 2005) 2006 Outlook: One of the questions entering the spring is the health of left-hander Jon Klausing Was one of NU s set-up men, not allowing a run in his fi rst two outings before being slowed by a back injury Forced to take a medical hardship and did not pitch during the fall Doesn t have overpowering stuff, but can mix up opponents with a quality four-pitch repitoire Has arguably one of the best change-ups on the staff Will compete for a spot in the rotation or out of the bullpen if healthy Is a three-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner s Honor Roll, as he carries a GPA in advertising. 2005: Klausing made two relief appearances before a bad back forced him to the sidelines and required a medical hardship Did not allow a run in 2.2 innings of work, including two innings of no-hit relief aganist Hawaii-Hilo on Feb. 20 Also threw 0.2 shutout innings against No. 18 USC in his other outing on March : Klausing was one of two true freshmen who made an impact for the Husker staff Went 1-0 with a 4.30 ERA in Innings: 7.0 Northern Colorado 4/27/04 Longest Start: 7.0 Northern Colorado 4/27/04 Shortest Start: 4.1 New Mexico 4/6/04 Longest Relief: 4.0 Western Illinois-1 3/17/04 Hits: 7 Two times (No. Colorado) 2/27/04 Runs: 5 New Mexico 4/6/04 Earned Runs: 4 New Mexico 4/6/04 Walks: 3 Western Illinois-1 3/17/04 Strikeouts: 5 Northern Iowa 5/12/04 Home Runs: 1 Four times (Northern Iowa) 5/12/04 Wild Pitches: 2 Northern Iowa 5/12/04 Hit Batters: NA 11 appearances, covering 29.1 innings Held opponents to a.250 average and allowed three runs or less in 10 of his 11 outings Made a trio of mid-week starts (New Mexico, Northern Colorado and Northern Iowa), earning his fi rst career win against UNI on May 12 Struck out a career-high fi ve batters while scattering fi ve hits over six innings against the Panthers Enjoyed his best start of the year against Northern Colorado on April 27, allowing three runs on seven hits over a career-high seven innings, but was not involved in the decision, as NU scored twice in the ninth for a 4-3 win Recorded his fi rst career save in NU s home opener, scattering one hit in tossing a then career-high four innings against Western Illinois on March 17 Used exclusively out of the bullpen in Big 12 action, as he did not allow a run in six innings and held opponents to.200 hitting Tossed 2.1 innings of shutout relief against Kansas on March 28 Closed the year on a strong note, as he tossed a shutout inning of relief against Creighton in front of a crowd of over 10,000 at Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha on May 18. Pomona High School: Klausing was one of the top pitchers in the Rocky Mountain Region, pitching for Coach E.J. Mapps at Pomona High School Selected a fi rst-team high school All-American by Collegiate Baseball and was named the Colorado High School Pitcher of the Year by the Rocky Mountain News Turned in an impressive senior campaign, going 11-1 with a 1.44 ERA, while tossing 11 complete games to earn fi rst-team all-state honors from the Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News Struck out 103 and walked 28 in 92 innings, while striking out 10 or more on four occasions Spurred Pomona s state title run, going 4-0 with a save in 28 innings to earn tournament MVP honors Helped Pomona to a No. 23 national ranking in USA Today Tossed a complete game with 10 strikeouts in a 2-1 win over Regis High School in the championship game, after beating Regis earlier in the double-elimination tournament with a 10-strikeout effort Lettered in basketball in addition to his baseball exploits Earned two academic letters while carrying a 3.8 GPA at Pomona High School Chose Nebraska over a host of schools, including Southern California, Arizona, Arkansas, Stanford, San Diego and Evansville. Personal: Born on March 28, 1985, in Englewood, Colo. Parents are Marcia and Myke Monroe and Steve and Beth Klausing Has one brother (Demian) and one sister (Kara) Is a advertising major at Nebraska TOTAL TOTAL

10 Bryce Nimmo #24 So. OF B/T: L/L Cheyenne, Wyo. (Central) Big 12 Commissioner s Honor Roll (Fall 2004; Spring 2005; Fall 2005) 2006 Outlook: Sophomore Bryce Nimmo enters the spring as the front runner for the starting center fi eld position Served as the backup to Daniel Bruce in 2005, hitting.207 with two homers and 12 RBIs as a true freshman Spent the summer playing for Duluth in the Northwoods League, recording a team-high 18 stolen bases in 37 games Was also second on the team in homers with two for the Huskies, who went in 2005 Showed glimpses of his potential in 2005, displaying outstanding speed and range to cover most of the outfi eld Possesses deceptive strength, as evidenced by his two-homer game against Seton Hall last March Could be a catalyst at the top of the lineup and will be one of the Huskers primary base stealing threats Is a three-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner s Honor roll. 2005: Nimmo was one of six freshmen who saw action in At-bats: 5 Four times (So. Dakota St.) 3/11/05 Runs scored: 3 Texas 4/9/ , helping the Huskers to a Hits: 3 Two times (No. Colorado) 3/15/05 school-record 57 wins and the Doubles: 1 Hawaii-Hilo 2/20/05 school s third CWS appearance Triples: NA in fi ve seasons Hit.207 with Home Runs: 2 Seton Hall 3/19/05 RBIs: 6 Seton Hall 3/19/05 two homers, 12 RBIs and 19 runs Total bases: 8 Seton Hall 3/19/05 scored in 46 contests Backed Walks: 2 Kansas 3/27/05 up Daniel Bruce in center fi eld, Strikeouts: 2 Two times (New Mexico) 2/25/05 while also serving as the Huskers Stolen bases: 1 Four times (Texas) 4/9/05 Hit Streak: 3 games 3/15-3/20/05 primary pinch runner Totaled four multiple-hit games, including three-hit efforts against Northern Colorado and Hawaii-Hilo Showed good patience at the plate, drawing 12 walks in just 100 total plate appearances Was tied for fi fth on the squad with four stolen bases Made two appearances in the College World Series, going hitless in three at-bats in his only NCAA Tournament action Made the start against Texas Tech in the Big 12 Tournament on May 27, going 0-for-3, but made a spectacular diving catch that preserved NU s one-run win Was used as a pinch runner in two other games, scoring both times, as NU won fi ve straight games out of the loser s bracket Was 1-for-5 with a pinch-hit RBI single that gave NU a 5-4 lead in a win over No. 17 Missouri on May 8 Had two hits and scored three times in the series against No. 1 Texas, as he scored three times in an 11-4 loss on April 9 Went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base in the win over Iowa on April 6 Enjoyed a breakthrough game against Seton Hall on March 20, going 2-for-3 with two homers and six RBIs - the most RBIs by a Husker in nearly two years Went 3-for-4 with a run scored against Northern Colorado on March 15 Posted his fi rst career three-hit game against Hawaii-Hilo on Feb. 20, going 3-for-5 with an RBI. Central High School: Nimmo was one of the region s top prospects, playing American Legion Baseball for Coach Tagg Lain for the Post 6 American Legion Baseball Club in Cheyenne (Wyoming does not sponsor high school baseball) Finished his American Legion career holding program marks for batting average (.456), hits (525), RBIs (334), stolen bases (188), doubles (120), runs (484), homers (32), triples (43) and walks (212) Led team to four state titles, including a regional runner-up showing as a junior Was a two-time MVP of the Wyoming state tournament Tabbed the best prospect in the Rocky Mountain Region (Montana, Idaho and Wyoming) by Baseball America prior to the 2004 draft Hit.502 with 17 homers, 79 RBIs and 137 runs scored in 72 games as a senior Showed exceptional speed with 27 doubles, 12 triples and 60 stolen bases Compiled a 7-3 record with a 3.72 ERA, fanning 52 in 64 innings Put up exceptional numbers as a junior, hitting.496 with fi ve homers, 71 RBIs and 110 runs scored, while stealing 40-of-42 bases in leading Post 6 to a record and its fi rst regional fi nals appearance since 1991 Served as the staff ace, going 11-2 with a 1.76 ERA, fanning 83 in 83.2 innings in 2003 Starred in football, indoor track and basketball in high school Named fi rst-team all-state at two positions (QB & DB) and was presented with the Wyoming Super 25 Award, given to the top 25 players in the state Won the state indoor 400-meters title in 2002 Was a member of the National Honor Society and was on the school honor roll Looked at Texas Tech, Illinois, Gonzaga, Kansas State and Purdue before becoming a Husker. Personal: Born on May 20, 1985, in Fort Collins, Colo. Parents are Ronald and Patricia Nimmo Has one brother (Brandon) and one sister (Kristen) Is a business management major who carries a 3.43 GPA TOTAL TOTAL

11 Jake Opitz #3 So. INF B/T: L/R Littleton, Colo. (Heritage) 2004 MLB 39th-round Draft Pick (Seattle) 2006 Outlook: Sophomore Jake Opitz enters the spring as the leading candidate to start at third after Ryan Bohanan s season-ending injury in December Opitz split time with Ryan Wehrle at second base as a true freshman, hitting.256 with three homers and 14 RBIs in 2005 Versatile player who is capable of playing nearly every infi eld position, as he was also the primary backup to All-American Alex Gordon at third last season Confi dent player who was one of NU s top performers during fall drills Played summer ball in Pueblo, helping the Chieftains to a ninth-place showing at the NBC World Series in Wichita Former Colorado Player of the Year provides the Huskers with a left-handed bat with the ability to drive in runs Showed increased poise during the offseason and will be looked to for leadership as he continues the maturation process this spring. 2005: Opitz enjoyed a solid freshman campaign, hitting.256 with three homers and 14 RBIs in 52 contests Made 33 starts, mostly at second base as he platooned with Ryan Wehrle at the spot Batted.400 as a pinch hitter (4-for-10) as he tied for the team lead with four pinch hits, including a homer at Texas Tech Was a solid offensive contributor during NU s run to the College World At-bats: 5 Two times (No. Illinois) 5/17/05 Runs scored: 2 Oklahoma 4/29/05 Hits: 2 Six times (Oklahoma) 4/29/05 Doubles: 1 Six times (Texas Tech) 5/25/05 Triples: NA Home Runs: 1 Three times (Creighton) 6/4/05 RBIs: 2 Two times (Creighton) 6/4/05 Total bases: 5 South Dakota State 3/13/05 Walks: 2 Three times (Miami) 6/11/05 Strikeouts: 2 Three times (Oklahoma) 4/29/05 Stolen bases: 1 Three times (Missouri-2) 5/28/05 Hit Streak: 5 games 4/8-4/13/05 Series, hitting.333 with a homer and two RBIs in eight contests Drew six walks in the postseason, as he totaled a.600 on-base percentage Went 1-for-3 in two CWS appearances Drew a pair of walks in his only plate appearances in the Super Regional, as he replaced Alex Gordon at third base in the series-clinching win Made his only start of the NCAA Tournament against Creighton in the NCAA regional, going 1-for-3 with a homer and two RBIs Went 1-for-3 with four walks and a stolen base in four Big 12 Tournament games, delivering a pinch-hit double in NU s loss to Texas Tech on May 25 Appeared in 18 of NU s 27 conference games, hitting.271 with a homer and four RBIs Went 2-for-9 with a homer and two RBIs in three games against Texas Tech Delivered a pinch-hit go-ahead homer in the opener on May 14, the fi rst Husker pinch hit homer since the 2000 season Had two hits and scored a career-high two runs in his only start against Oklahoma on April 29 Went 3-for-4 against CWS qualifi er Baylor in two games, including a two-hit game off BU s Mark McCormick, a fi rst-round draft pick in the 2005 Draft, on April 22 Enjoyed one of his best series of the year against CWS qualifi er Texas, going 4-for-11 with an RBI and a walk in three games against the No. 1 Longhorns Had a career-high 10 assists in a 3-2 win over Northern Illinois on May 18, the most by a Husker infi elder in more than seven years Drove in a season-high two runs, going 1-for-2 with a walk and a sacrifi ce fl y against Creighton on March 29. Hit.455 (5-for-11) with a homer and two RBIs against South Dakota State, including a two-hit game in the fi nale, highlighted by his fi rst collegiate homer Went 2-for-3 and was hit by a pitch in Nebraska s 6-3 win over No. 7 Rice on Feb. 27 Had two hits and an RBI in his college debut against Hawaii-Hilo on Feb. 18. Heritage High School: Opitz enjoyed a decorated prep career playing for Coach John Quarton at Heritage High School Selected a third-team All-American and fi rst-team all-region pick from the National High School Baseball Coaches Association after helping Heritage to a 22-5 record and a state runner-up fi nish in 2004 Picked in the 39th round by the Seattle Mariners in the 2004 MLB First-Year Player Draft Named the 2004 Colorado Player of the Year by the Denver Post, batting.529 with 12 homers, 45 RBIs, 12 doubles and 18 stolen bases, as Heritage was ranked as high as 15th nationally Swept fi rst-team All-Colorado honors, as he was an all-state and all-class selection by the Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News and chosen to play in the Colorado Rockies Top 40 All-Star Game at Coors Field Started all four years at Heritage, earning all-state honors in his fi nal three seasons at the school Led his team to a Class 5A runner-up fi nish as a junior, batting.463 with fi ve homers, 31 RBIs, 32 runs scored and 10 stolen bases to earn fi rst-team All-Continental League and second-team All-Colorado honors Starred in two sports, as he played three years of football, earning fi rst-team All-Colorado accolades as a defensive back Also looked at Florida Atlantic, New Mexico State and Dallas Baptist along with several junior colleges before choosing Nebraska. Personal: Born on July 28, 1986, in Denver, Colo. Parents are Jeff and Melanie Opitz Has two brothers (Shane and Casey) and one sister (Jessica) Is a general studies major Father (Jeff) played college baseball at Metro State College in Denver TOTAL TOTAL

12 Dustin Timm #48 Sr. RHP Yutan, Neb. (Yutan) 2005 Honorable-Mention All-Big MLB 26th-round Draft Pick (Milwaukee) 2000 MLB 41st-round Draft Pick (Kansas City) Two-Time First-Team Academic All-Big 12 ( ) Big 12 Commissioner s Honor Roll (Spring 2003; Fall 2003; Spring 2004; Fall 2005) 2006 Outlook: A sixth-year senior, Dustin Timm has seen it all during his Husker career Has been a part of all three of NU s College World Series teams and is the only Husker player in school history to hold that distinction Is a two-time academic All- Big 12 pick who earned his undergraduate degree in communication studies in May of 2005, and is working toward his master s degree in leadership education Was drafted twice in his career and has made 51 appearances during his Husker career, despite missing signfi cant parts of two seasons with elbow injuries Returns as one of the league s best set-up men, going 4-1 with a save and a 2.13 ERA in 19 games a year ago Missed the entire fall after shoulder surgery that put the fi nal season of his collegiate career in doubt. 2005: Timm was a valuable part of the Husker bullpen before going down with an injury prior to the start of postseason play Earned honorable-mention All-Big 12 accolades, going 4-1 with a save and a 2.13 ERA in 19 contests, all in relief Allowing just seven of 27 inherited runners to score in helping the Huskers set a school record with 23 saves Was sidelined by an injury and did not pitch during the Big 12 or NCAA Tournament Went 3-0 with a 1.53 ERA in nine Big 12 contests, picking up victories over No. 1 Texas, No. 17 Missouri and Oklahoma State Tossed four innings of shutout relief against Missouri, fanning two as NU rallied for a 7-5 victory on May 7 Retired all eight batters he faced in tossing 2.2 innings of shutout ball at Texas A&M on April 16 Suffered the loss against Creighton, allowing two runs on three hits over 3.0 innings of work in a 4-3 setback to the Bluejays on April 5 Fired three innings of relief, matching his career high with four strikeouts in NU s 4-3, 16-inning win over No. 1 Texas on April 8 Tied his career best with four strikeouts in throwing 3.1 innings of shutout relief against Oklahoma State on April 1 Needed only one pitch to record his save, entering the game with a 4-3 lead and runners on fi rst and second before getting a line out against No. 7 Rice on March 4 Came out of the bullpen to throw 4.1 innings of one-hit ball against No. 7 Rice at Reckling Park in a 6-3 come-from-behind victory on Feb. 27 Earned the victory in NU s season opener, throwing a season-high 5.1 innings of one-run ball at Hawaii- Hilo on Feb : Timm returned to the mound 11 months after Tommy John surgery and was a major part of the Huskers pitching success in 2004 Ranked third on the team with 20 appearances, going 2-3 with a 3.89 ERA in 44 innings, splitting time as both a starter and in the bullpen Selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 26th round of the 2004 MLB Draft Showed excellent control with a better than 2-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio, fanning 24 and walking only 11 hitters, as he did not allow more than two walks in any appearance Shined in bullpen duty, picking up a save (vs. Northwestern State on Feb. 27) and ranking among the team leaders with three holds Allowed only fi ve of 18 inherited runners to score Went 1-3 with a 4.71 ERA in nine Big 12 appearances, making fi ve starts (Missouri, Texas A&M, Oklahoma State, Baylor and Oklahoma) Began the year as a reliever as he built arm strength Threw a then career-high 2.2 innings against Northwestern in the season opener on Feb. 20, allowing one run on three hits Picked up his fi rst collegiate save against Northwestern State, throwing two innings of no-hit ball against the Demons Went fi ve straight appearances (March 17-31) without allowing a run, spanning 5.1 innings before allowing a run in the series fi nale at Kansas State on April 4 Earned the win against the Wildcats, fanning a pair and allowing two hits in two innings of work Matched his personal high with four strikeouts, but allowed two runs over four innings of relief in a loss to Texas Tech on April 10 Allowed one hit in two shutout innings in a win over No. 10 Wichita State on April 13 Made his fi rst Big 12 start in the series fi nale at Missouri on April 13, going a career-long 5.2 innings and allowing three runs on seven hits before leaving with an 8-3 lead, but did not factor in the decision Picked up his second win of the season in relief against Northern Colorado on April 27, fanning two in two shutout innings of relief, as he got out of a bases-loaded jam in the eighth and a two-on, twoout situation in the ninth Pitched well at No. 21 Oklahoma State, matching his career high with four strikeouts and allowing one run in 4.2 innings, but did not pick up the win Took the loss in the regular-season fi nale against No. 18 Oklahoma, allowing one earned run over four innings in a 2-1 setback Made one appearance in the Big 12 Tournament, allowing two runs in a 6-5 loss to No. 1 Texas on May 28. Innings: 5.2 Missouri 4/18/04 Longest Start: 5.2 Missouri 4/18/04 Shortest Start: 1.2 Baylor 5/16/02 Longest Relief: 4.0 Texas Tech 4/10/04 Hits: 7 Two times (Oklahoma St.) 4/10/04 Runs: 4 Wake Forest 2/17/02 Earned Runs: 3 Three times (Texas A&M) 5/2/04 Walks: 3 Two times (Baylor) 3/23/05 Strikeouts: 4 Three times (Oklahoma St.) 4/10/04 Home Runs: 1 Five times (Texas Tech) 5/15/05 Wild Pitches: 1 Three times (Baylor) 5/16/04 Hit Batters: 1 Four times (N. Colorado) 4/5/ : Timm made a pair of appearances before undergoing Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in early March Was dominant before the injury, allowing one hit and striking out seven in 3.1 shutout innings Tossed two scoreless innings and fanned a season-high four batters against UT-Pan American on Feb. 15 Fanned three in 1.1 innings of one-hit ball at Louisiana Tech on Feb. 22 in his fi nal outing of the year. 2002: Timm took a medical redshirt after suffering an elbow injury midway through the season Went 1-1 with a 5.40 ERA in six outings, fanning six in 6.2 innings Struggled in his fi rst start, allowing four runs on two hits in a loss to No. 15 Wake Forest on Feb. 17 Rebounded in his second start, striking out a season-high three batters in two innings against Nebraska-Kearney to pick up the win in the fi rst-ever collegiate game at Hawks Field Tossed a shutout inning of relief against UW- Milwaukee on April 3 in his fi nal appearance of the year. 2001: Timm was one of three true freshmen to pitch for Nebraska s fi rst-ever CWS squad Made three appearances for the Big 12 champions, recording an 8.31 ERA without a decision in 4.1 innings Allowed three runs in his collegiate debut against No. 1 Georgia Tech on Feb. 11 Tossed a scoreless inning of relief against UT-San Antonio on April 17 and allowed one unearned run in an inning of work against Northern Iowa on May 8 Made his biggest contribution in the NCAA Regional against Rutgers, coming out of the bullpen in the title game to toss a season-high 1.1 innings and struck out a pair in NU s win Was the only true freshman pitcher on NU s 25-man CWS roster. Yutan High School: Timm played basketball and ran track during the year before playing American Legion baseball for Coach Greg Woster Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 41st round of the 2000 MLB First-Year Player Draft Led his American Legion Team to third-place state fi nishes in 1999 and 2000 Compiled an 8-4 mark with a 1.50 ERA as a senior, averaging 12 strikeouts per game Went 10-2 with a 1.79 ERA as a junior, fanning 156 in 75 innings Was a two-time all-conference pick on the hardwood at Yutan HS, earning fi rst-team accolades as a senior Chose NU over Nebraska-Omaha, Nebraska-Kearney and Cal State-Northridge. Personal: Born on Oct. 7, 1981, in Blair, Neb. Parents are Mike and Janet Timm Has two brothers (Bucky and Cory) Majors in communication studies Comes from an athletic family, as his older brother Bucky pitched at Midland Lutheran College, while younger brother Cory was a reserve offensive lineman at NU ( ) TOTAL TOTAL

13 Tony Watson #11 So. LHP B/T: L/L Grimes, Iowa (Dallas Center-Grimes) 2005 Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American 2003 MLB 23rd-round Draft Pick (Florida) 2006 Outlook: Tony Watson looks to build off a very successful 2005 campaign Earned Freshman All-America honors from Collegiate Baseball, going 6-1 with a 2.82 ERA, as he tied for second on the team with 23 appearances Showed the ability to overpower hitters at times, striking out 39 over 44.2 innings in his fi rst full season after shoulder surgery Former 23rd-round pick of the Florida Marlins following a high school career where he struck out over 500 batters Is a gifted talent who possesses one of the best arms on the staff and has a tremendous upside One of NU s primary mid-week starters a year ago who picked up his biggest win of the season against No. 17 Missouri in the semifi nals of the Big 12 Tournament, sending NU to the championship game Is being counted on to make the progression to the weekend rotation and his continued development is cited as a key to a successful 2006 campaign. 2005: Watson put together a strong rookie campaign in 2005, earning Freshman All-America honors from Collegiate Baseball magazine Compiled a 6-1 record with a 2.82 ERA in 23 appearances, holding opponents to a.246 average Fanned 39 over 44.2 innings, including a career-high six batters in a relief appearance against Northern Iowa in Des Moines on April 20 Made 18 of his 23 appearances in relief, recording two holds and recording a 1.19 ERA Pitched exclusively in relief during the NCAA Tournament, allowing only one hit in three appearances Collected his fi rst career save against Creighton in the NCAA Regional on June 4, retiring the only batter he faced in a 10-8 Husker win Pitched twice during the Big 12 Tournament, earning the victory over No. 17 Missouri to propel NU into the title game Went a season-high 5.1 innings, allowing fi ve earned runs and striking out four Tigers Made fi ve relief appearances in Big 12 play, not allowing a hit, while scattering just two hits over fi ve shutout frames Had his best outing during conference play at Kansas on March 26, fi ring three innings of one-hit ball, while fanning two Jayhawks in a 7-6 setback Picked up three wins in his four regular-season starts, as he went 5.0 innings against Northern Colorado on March 18 and against Northern Illinois on May 17 Allowed two runs on four hits while striking out four against NIU Fanned four over two scoreless innings in front of Innings: 5.1 Missouri-2 5/28/05 Longest Start: 5.1 Missouri-2 5/28/05 Shortest Start: 3.0 North Dakota State-1 4/13/05 Longest Relief: 4.2 Northern Iowa 4/20/05 Hits: 8 Missouri-2 5/28/05 Runs: 6 Missouri-2 5/28/05 Earned Runs: 5 Missouri-2 5/28/05 Walks: 3 Two times (No. Illinois) 5/17/05 Strikeouts: 6 Northern Iowa 4/20/05 Home Runs: 2 Missouri-2 5/28/05 Wild Pitches: 1 Two times (Northern Iowa) 4/20/05 Hit Batters: 1 Northern Iowa 4/20/05 a crowd of over 20,000 against Creighton at Rosenblatt Stadium on May 10 Made the start in NU s nationally televised contest at Wichita State on April 27, allowing two runs on six hits in 3.2 innings, as he allowed his fi rst earned run since March 16 Turned in one of his best outings of the year against Northern Iowa at Des Moines Principal Park on April 20, allowing one unearned run over 4.2 innings while striking out a career-high six Panthers, as NU rallied from a 4-1 defi cit to win 7-4 Earned his third straight win, tossing three shutout innings and fanning three against North Dakota State in a three-inning pre-determined start on April 13 Fanned three in two shutout innings of relief against Iowa on April 6 Tossed two innings of no-hit relief to earn the win against Western Illinois on March 23 Earned the victory in NU s 5-2 win over Northern Colorado on March 16, allowing two runs on three hits Suffered his only loss against No. 18 USC on March 6, allowing a two-run homer to eventual fi rst-round pick Jeff Clement Earned a victory in his Husker debut at Hawaii-Hilo on Feb. 19, allowing one run on two hits in 3.1 innings of relief. 2004: Watson took a medical redshirt after undergoing shoulder surgery in January of 2004 for a torn labrum. Dallas Center-Grimes High School: Watson was one of the Midwest s top pitching prospects at Dallas Center-Grimes High School for Coach Bryon Peyton Drafted in the 23rd round by the Florida Marlins Totaled a 29-9 record and 513 strikeouts, the eighth-highest total in Iowa high school baseball history His strikeout total was the most by an Iowa high school pitcher since major leaguer Cal Eldred recorded 743 strikeouts from 1983 to 1986 Was nearly unhittable as a senior in 2003, going 9-0 with three saves and a miniscule 0.10 ERA, striking out 148 hitters in 69 innings Displayed pinpoint control, tossing three no-hitters while equaling or setting state records for fewest walks (min. 65 IP) with 10 and lowest single-season ERA (0.10) Allowed one earned run and 31 hits during his senior campaign Selected as a fi rst-team Super State selection by the Iowa High School Coaches Association and was the 2003 Class 3A recipient of the Bob Feller Award, given to the top pitcher in each high school class Was a three-time all-district and All-Raccoon River Conference selection, compiling an 11-1 mark with a 0.63 ERA as a junior en route to second-team all-state honors Fanned 155 and allowed just 31 hits in 77 innings of work while his only loss was a 1-0 setback to Carlisle earned fi ve letters in baseball, while also garnering three letters in both football and basketball Looked at Wichita State, Texas A&M, San Diego and Northern Iowa before choosing NU. Personal: Born on May 30, 1985, in Sioux City, Iowa Parents are Steve and the late Angie Watson Has one sister (Ashley) Attended the Stars of Tomorrow Camp during the summer of 2002 Is a communication studies major TOTAL TOTAL

14 Ryan Wehrle #10 So. INF Papillion, Neb. (Papillion-LaVista) 2005 Honorable-Mention All-Big Outlook: After earning All-Big 12 accolades as a freshman, Ryan Wehrle (pronounced Whirl-ee) shifts over to shortstop in 2006, replacing four-year starter Joe Simokaitis at the position Wehrle overcame a sluggish start to put together a solid year, hitting.275 with 25 RBIs in helping the Huskers to a Big 12 title and a College World Series appearance Hit a team-best.396 with runners in scoring position, and was seventh on the team in multiple-rbi games, despite hitting in the bottom third of the order Batted.364 with 10 RBIs in just 15 games in Beatrice for Coach Bob Steinkamp s Bruins in helping the squad to a ninth-place fi nish at the NBC World Series in Wichita over the summer Former two-time state player of the year continued to hit during the fall, batting.333 with a team-high four RBIs during the Red/White Series Is expected to give the Huskers increased offensive production at short, while also providing a steadying infl uence for an infi eld that loses three starters from last year Recruited to play shortstop, as he owns good range and solid instincts to play the position. 2005: Wehrle was one of the Big 12 s top freshmen performers as Nebraska swept the Big 12 regular-season and tournament titles Batted.275 with 25 RBIs and 26 runs scored in 57 contests, splitting time with Jake Opitz at second base Made 40 starts at second while also serving as Joe Simokaitis backup at shortstop Showed good patience at the plate, drawing 21 walks while striking out only 17 times At-bats: 5 Two times (Texas Tech) 5/13/05 Runs scored: 2 Five times (No. Illinois) 5/17/05 Hits: 2 Nine times (Oklahoma) 5/26/05` Doubles: 2 Baylor 4/22/05 Triples: 1 Texas Tech 5/25/05 Home Runs: NA RBIs: 3 Baylor 4/22/05 Total bases: 4 Baylor 4/22/05 Walks: 3 Northern Illinois 5/17/05 Strikeouts: 2 Three times (Creighton) 6/5/05 Stolen bases: 1 Four times (Miami) 5/11/05 Hit Streak: 3 games 5/25-6/3/05 Committed eight errors in 199 chances, but had just two errors in his last 21 appearances Was sixth on the team with seven multi-rbi contests, including a season-best three RBIs in a win over No. 8 Baylor on April 22 Had two of his multi- RBI games in the College World Series, where he hit.250 with a team-high fi ve RBIs Recorded multi-rbi efforts against both Arizona State and Florida, as his two-run sixth inning single against ASU gave NU the lead for good in a 5-3 victory Batted.316 (6-for-19) with three RBIs in the Big 12 Tournament, highlighted by a game-tying two-run triple against Texas Tech in the tournament opener Saw the majority of action at second base in conference play, hitting.308 with eight RBIs in 23 contests Hit.375 (3-for-8) with a stolen base in three games against Kansas State, including a 2-for-3 effort on May 21 Went 2-for-5 with a pair of RBIs in the series-opening win over Texas Tech on May 13 Hit.444 (4-for-9) with two walks and three runs scored in three games against No. 17 Missouri Was 2-for-2 with two walks and two runs scored in a 7-5 come-from-behind win over the Tigers on May 8 Hit.500 (3- for-6) in two starts against CWS qualifi er Baylor, highlighted by a 2-for-3 effort in the opener, including season highs in RBIs (three), doubles (two) and runs scored (two) on April 22 Started slowly as he hit just.143 with two RBIs in his fi rst 11 games before hitting.306 with 21 RBIs and all seven of his extra base hits (six doubles and a triple) in his fi nal 46 contests, beginning with a go-ahead RBI single in the series fi nale against Seton Hall on March 20 Enjoyed his best day of the season in a twinbill sweep of North Dakota State on April 13, going 3-for-8 with two doubles and four RBIs, as he drove in two runs in each game Came off the bench to go 2-for-2 and make a spectacular catch to preserve NU s 7-4 win over Northern Iowa on April 20 Had two hits and two walks in a 4-2 win over Wichita State on April 27, reaching base in all four plate appearances. Papillion-LaVista High School: Wehrle was one of the nation s top high school infi elders playing for Coach Jim Thomas at Papillion-LaVista High School Rated No. 177 nationally on Team One Baseball s top-200 seniors list and was the top high school prospect in the state by Baseball America Named a Louisville Slugger High School All-American and was the organization s Nebraska Player of the Year in 2004 Chosen as a three-time, fi rst-team All-Nebraska selection by the Lincoln Journal Star and the Omaha World-Herald and was the honorary captain of the Journal Star team in both 2003 and 2004 Totaled 15 homers, 113 RBIs and 116 runs scored over his fi nal three seasons at Papillion-LaVista, helping the school to a fi fth-place fi nish as a sophomore and a third-place showing as a senior Hit.414 with four homers, 38 RBIs and 47 runs scored as a senior Tied for the state lead in runs scored, while ranking fourth in both hits (48) and RBIs and fi fth in doubles (13) Played for Coach Bob Streinkamp s Beatrice Bruins in 2004, hitting.356 with 20 RBIs and 23 runs scored while playing against college-level players Invited to try out for the U.S. Junior National team in 2003 following a season when he hit.462 with 12 doubles, 28 RBIs and 29 runs scored Received all-state accolades for the fi rst time as a sophomore, hitting.505 with eight homers, 57 RBIs and 16 doubles, topping the state in both hitting and RBIs Earned seven letters, as he also played three years of basketball at Papillion-LaVista Was a member of the honor roll Chose NU over a host of schools, including LSU, Texas A&M, Baylor and Arizona. Personal: Born on May 31, 1986, in Norfolk, Neb. Parents are Craig and Sue Wehrle Has one brother (Kendall) Is a general studies major Father (Craig) played football at Nebraska from 1978 to TOTAL TOTAL

15 Big 12 Commissioner s Honor Roll (Fall 2003; Spring 2004; Fall 2004; Spring 2005) 2006 Outlook: Although somewhat overshadowed during his fi rst two years at Nebraska, Matt Foust is poised for a breakout year this spring Made fi ve relief appearances in 2005 after missing his fi rst year with a shoulder injury, but could be one of NU s primary starters in 2006 Showed the ability to consistently fi ll the strike zone and get hitters out Mixes in a good sinker and breaking ball with a fastball that tops out in the lower 90s Was dominant at times during the fall, and closed the fall with six innings of two-hit shutout ball in a start during the Red/White series, earning the lone victory for the White squad Rated as one of the Huskers top pitchers by the staff at the end of the fall Expected to take on a signifi cant role on the Husker staff, whether as a starter or in relief Is an excellent student who is a four-time honoree for the Big 12 Commissioner s Honor Roll. 2005: Foust was one of fi ve freshmen to contribute to a Husker staff that ranked second nationally with a 2.69 ERA Made fi ve relief appearances, recording a save and a 2.57 ERA Fanned fi ve and allowed six hits in seven appearances Picked up his fi rst save against North Dakota State, pitching the fi nal three innings of a 10-0 win on April 13 Fanned a season-best two Bison in the longest outing of Matt Foust #36 So. RHP Overland Park, Kan. (Blue Valley West) Innings: 3.0 North Dakota State-2 4/13/05 Longest Start: N/A Shortest Start: N/A Longest Relief: 3.0 North Dakota State-2 4/13/05 Hits: 2 Two times (Seton Hall) 3/19/05 Runs: 2 Seton Hall 3/19/05 Earned Runs: 2 Seton Hall 3/19/05 Walks: 1 Three times (No. Illinois) 5/17/05 Strikeouts: 2 North Dakota State-2 4/13/05 Home Runs: 1 Seton Hall 3/19/05 Wild Pitches: NA Hit Batters: 1 Hawaii-Hilo 2/17/05 his career Allowed one hit in a scoreless ninth inning in NU s season opener at Hawaii-Hilo on Feb. 17 Tossed a shutout inning of relief against South Dakota State on March 12 Allowed both runs in one inning of work against Seton Hall on March 19 Pitched a scoreless inning of relief against Northern Illinois on May 17 Made the Big 12 Tournament travel roster, but did not play. 2004: Foust missed the 2004 season after suffering a shoulder injury. Blue Valley West High School: Foust was one of the top high school pitchers in the Midwest, playing for Coach Bill McDonald at Blue Valley West High School Named the Gatorade Player of the Year in the state of Kansas, leading the Jaguars to a 17-6 record and a regional title in 2003 Compiled a 3-3 record with a 1.42 ERA as a senior, fanning 61 hitters in 42 innings en route to fi rst-team All-Johnson County Conference honors Lettered for three seasons at BVWHS Went 3-0 with a 1.23 ERA, striking out 45 in just 23.2 innings during his junior year to help Blue Valley West to an 18-3 mark Set a school mark with six saves and had a 1.81 ERA as a sophomore Was named to the Principal s Honor Roll for four semesters and was named to the foreign language honor society Selected NU over Wichita State and Arkansas. Personal: Born on Oct. 8, 1984, in Fort Scott, Kan. Parents are John and Ginger Foust Has one sister (Abby) Is an accounting major who carries a GPA TOTAL Did not pitch in Big 12 games Mike Harmelink #39 Jr. RHP B/T: L/R Omaha, Neb. (Creighton Prep) Big 12 Commissioner s Honor Roll (Spring 2003; Spring 2004; Fall 2005) Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Member ( ; ) 2006 Outlook: Mike Harmelink is one of several right-handed pitchers who make up NU s relief corps Appeared in fi ve games in his fi rst action after Tommy John surgery in December of 2003, posting a 3.00 ERA and striking out more than a batter per inning Will make a bid for a more expanded role as a set-up man after Ryan Bohanan s season-ending surgery Has the potential to be an excellent ground ball pitcher and has made strides to become more consistent Earned praise from the coaching staff for his work ethic, approach to the game and leadership qualities in helping the younger pitchers adapt to the college game Has shown great dedication to the program on and off the fi eld throughout his career, serving on the Student- Athlete Advisory Committee for two years. 2005: Harmelink provided depth Innings: North Dakota State-2 State-1 4/13/05 Longest Start: N/A for a Husker staff that ranked Shortest Start: N/A second nationally with a 2.69 Longest Relief: North Dakota State-2 State-1 4/13/05 ERA Pitched fi ve times in relief, Hits: 2 Two times (No. (Seton Dakota Hall) State-1) 3/19/05 4/13/05 posting a 3.00 ERA in six innings Runs: 21 Seton Two times Hall(No. Dakota State-1) 3/19/05 4/13/05 Earned Runs: 21 Seton Two times Hall(No. Dakota State-1) 3/19/05 4/13/05 after recovering from Tommy John Walks: 12 Three Two times (Baylor) (No. Illinois) 5/17/05 4/23/05 surgery in December of 2003 Strikeouts: 23 North Two times Dakota (No. State-2 Dakota State-1) 4/13/05 Made his Husker debut against Home Runs: NA 1 Seton Hall 3/19/05 Wild Pitches: NA 2 North Dakota State-1 4/13/05 South Dakota State on March 11, Hit Batters: NA 1 Hawaii-Hilo 2/17/05 allowing one run on two hits while striking out three in a 7-2 Husker win Pitched a scoreless inning of relief against Northern Colorado in the series fi nale on March 17 Went the fi nal two innings against North Dakota State on April 13, allowing one run on two hits while striking out three Pitched 0.2 innings with a strikeout against eighth-ranked Baylor on April 23 Came in with the bases loaded in the ninth against Creighton at Rosenblatt Stadium on May 10 and struck out the only batter he faced to get NU out of the jam. 2004: Harmelink was a medical redshirt while missing all of the 2004 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in December of : Harmelink redshirted during the 2003 season Spent the summer pitching for the San Luis Obispo Blues, going 3-3 with a 2.92 ERA. Creighton Prep High School: Harmelink played an integral role in helping Omaha Creighton Prep and Coach Pat Mooney to consecutive state titles in 2001 and 2002 Compiled a 5-3 record with a save and a 2.91 ERA as a senior, holding opponents to a.181 average Ranked among the state leaders in both wins and ERA, as the Junior Jays went 32-5 and fi nished sixth in the fi nal USA Today poll Was an outstanding two-way performer, hitting.355 with two homers and 14 RBIs, earning all-division honors on the diamond Dominated in American Legion ball as a senior going 9-0 with a 2.02 ERA, striking out 71 in 52 innings Also hit.358 with a pair of homers and 20 RBIs during his senior campaign Graduated with honors from Creighton Prep Chose Nebraska over Iowa Western Community College. Personal: Born on Sept. 1, 1983, in Omaha Parents are Doug and Marg Harmelink Has one brother (Joey) and one sister (Megan) Is an art and advertising double major at NU TOTAL TOTAL

16 Mark Hightower #45 So. C Elkhorn, Neb. (Elkhorn) Big 12 Commissioner s Honor Roll (Fall 2005) 2006 Outlook: Sophomore Mark Hightower returns after serving as the Huskers No. 2 catcher for most of the 2005 season Hit.400 with three RBIs in just 10 at-bats, as he appeared in 18 contests Will continue to provide depth at the position and will battle Jeff Lanning and Jesse Shriner for playing time Is an outstanding student, as the walk-on is a nutritional science e major at Nebraska and plans to attend medical school following graduation. 2005: Hightower earned a spot Innings: At-bats: North Two times Dakota (No. State-2 Dakota St.-2) 4/13/05 during fall drills and served as Longest Runs scored: Start: N/A 1 North Dakota State 4/13/05 the Huskers backup catcher as Shortest Hits: Start: N/A 2 Two times (No. Dakota St.-2) 4/13/05 a true freshman Appeared in 18 Longest Doubles: Relief: 3.0 NA North Dakota State-2 4/13/05 Hits: Triples: NA 2 Two times (Seton Hall) 3/19/05 contests, primarily as a defensive Runs: Home Runs: NA 2 Seton Hall 3/19/05 replacement for Jeff Christy Earned RBIs: Runs: 2 Seton North Dakota Hall State 3/19/05 4/13/05 Performed well in limited duty, Walks: Total bases: 12 Three Two times (No. (No. Dakota Illinois) St.-2) 5/17/05 4/13/05 hitting.400 (4-for-10) with three Strikeouts: Walks: 21 North Dakota State-2 4/13/05 Home Strikeouts: Runs: 1 Seton Three times Hall (Arizona State) 3/19/05 6/21/05 RBIs Recorded two multi-hit Wild Stolen Pitches: bases: NA 1 North Dakota State-2 4/13/05 games, including a 2-for-3 effort Hit Streak: Batters: 1 game 1 Hawaii-Hilo Two 2/17/05 times with two RBIs, a run scored and a stolen base in a start against North Dakota State on April 13 Recorded his fi rst multi-hit game, going 2-for-3 with an RBI against South Dakota State on March 13 Saw limited duty in conference play, fi lling in as a defensive replacement in two contests Made two appearances in the College World Series, striking out against Arizona State in his only postseason plate appearance on June 21. Elkhorn High School: Hightower played an instrumental role in helping Coach Jerry Frerichs and Elkhorn High School qualify for its fi rst-ever state tournament appearance in 2004 Chosen as an honorable-mention all-state selection by the Omaha World-Herald as a senior, when he batted.370 with 14 RBIs, while recording an on-base percentage of.446 Threw out over 40 percent (16 of 39) of would-be base stealers, as EHS fi nished with a 21-9 record Lettered three times in baseball while also playing four years of club hockey Selected to the academic all-state baseball team in each of his fi nal three seasons of high school Was an outstanding student at EHS, carrying a 4.0 GPA during his fi nal two years in school and was a member of the honor roll all four years of school Also looked at Creighton and South Dakota State before choosing Nebraska. Personal: Born on Oct. 2, 1985, in Omaha Parents are Steve and Jeanne Hightower Has one brother (Scott) and one sister (Kim) Is a nutrition sciences major TOTAL TOTAL Luke Wertz #20 So. RHP Parker, Colo. (Ponderosa) Big 12 Commissioner s Honor Roll (Fall 2004; Spring 2005; Fall 2005) 2006 Outlook: After a solid freshman campaign, right- hander Luke Wertz will make a bid for more extensive time on the mound this spring Went 1-0 with a 4.50 ERA in 10 appearances as a freshman, earning his fi rst collegiate win against Northern Illinois Has a lively arm and consistently throws in the upper 80s and low 90s Is one of the best athletes on the team, fi nishing third in Performance testing at the end of the fall and covers his position exceptionally well Could contend for one of the Huskers mid-week starting positions or could be utilized in short or long relief on weekends. 2005: Wertz was one of fi ve true freshmen who played a major role in Nebraska s record and Innings: Northern Dakota Illinois State-2 4/13/05 5/18/05 CWS appearance Went 1-0 with Longest Start: N/A 5.0 Northern Illinois 5/18/05 a 4.50 ERA in 10 appearances, Shortest Start: N/A 3.2 Northern Colorado 3/17/05 Longest Relief: North two times Dakota (No. State-2 Dakota St.-2) 4/13/05 covering 18.1 innings of work Hits: 28 Two Northern times Colorado (Seton Hall) 3/19/05 3/17/05 Made two starts (Northern Runs: 23 Seton Baylor Hall 3/19/05 4/22/05 Colorado and Northern Illinois), Earned Runs: 23 Seton Baylor Hall 3/19/05 4/22/05 earning his fi rst career win against Walks: 12 Three Texas times (No. Illinois) 5/17/05 4/9/05 Strikeouts: 26 Northern Dakota Illinois State-2 4/13/05 5/18/05 Northern Illinois on May 18 Home Runs: 1 Seton two times Hall (Northern Illinois) 3/19/05 5/17/05 Fanned a career-best six hitters Wild Pitches: NA over fi ve innings of work, allowing Hit Batters: NA 1 Hawaii-Hilo 2/17/05 two runs on four hits in a 3-2 win Made three conference appearances (vs. No. 1 Texas, No. 8 Baylor and at Oklahoma) Allowed one hit over 1.2 innings to the eventual national champions Fired a scoreless 1.1 innings of relief in the series-opening loss at Oklahoma on April 28 Tossed two shutout innings of relief with two strikeouts against North Dakota State on April 13 Made his fi rst career start against Northern Colorado on March 17, allowing two runs on eight hits while striking out four in 3.2 innings of work Retired all three batters he faced against South Dakota State on March 12 Opened the season with two shutout innings at Hawaii-Hilo on Feb. 20, fanning three without a walk in helping NU post an 8-1 win. Ponderosa High School: Wertz was one of Colorado s top two-way performers playing for Coach Clark Eyl at Ponderosa High School Rated as the No. 5 high school prospect in Colorado by Baseball America in 2004 Compiled a 14-8 record with 190 strikeouts in 140 career innings during his high school career Went 5-2 with a 2.70 ERA on the mound to earn honorable-mention all-state honors Ranked among the state leaders with 94 strikeouts in 57 innings Reached double fi gures in strikeouts seven times in nine starts, highlighted by a 15-strikeout effort in a 2-1 win over Douglas County Played outfi eld when he didn t pitch, hitting.460 with 16 runs scored to earn all-conference honors at two positions Tabbed an honorablemention all-state pick as a junior, going 6-1 with a 1.86 ERA, as he struck out 53 in 49 innings of work Went 3-3 while hitting.418 during his sophomore campaign en route to all-conference honors Was a member of the Principal s Honor Roll throughout his high school career and was a member of the National Honor Society Looked at Oklahoma State, Northern Colorado and several junior colleges before choosing to become a Husker. Personal: Born on Sept. 20, 1985, in Longmont, Colo. Parents are Mike and Sharon Wertz Has one sister (Lindsey) Carries a GPA in business administration TOTAL TOTAL

17 Erik Bird #30 Fr. RHP Omaha, Neb. (Burke) 2006 Outlook: Right-hander Erik Bird is one of a number of fi rst-year performers who could see time on the Husker pitching staff this spring Was a two-time all-state selection who posted a combined 15-2 record as a senior Throws in the low 90s and has a fearless mentality on the mound Has worked with the coaching staff on his delivery and made strides throughout his fi rst fall on campus Could be used as a set-up man out of the bullpen and potentially could be the Huskers closer in the future. Burke High School: Bird was one of the state s top performers pitching for Coach Mike Sortino at Omaha Burke High School Was one of the state s top two-way performers, going 15-2 with a 1.14 ERA, as he struck out 141 and walked only 20 during the spring and summer seasons, while also hitting.340 with 14 homers and 71 RBIs Was a two-time All-Nebraska selection and was chosen as the state s American Legion Player of the Year in 2005 Earned fi rst-team all-state honors as a senior, going 5-1 with four saves and a 1.90 ERA for the Bulldogs Ranked among the state leaders in strikeouts (85), ERA, saves and wins in helping Burke to a state tournament appearance Was pegged a second-team all-state pick after going 6-2 during his junior year Lettered three seasons in both baseball and football at BHS Earned a spot on the Burke High School honor roll Chose NU over Vanderbilt, Arkansas, Georgia, South Carolina, Arizona State and Florida. Personal: Born on March 25, 1987, in Omaha Parents are Robert and Linda Bird Has one brother (Brandon) and one sister (Jennifer) Has not declared a major Brandon pitched for Creighton, helping the Bluejays reach the NCAA Tournament in Andrew Brown #18 Jr. INF/OF Carrollton, Texas (Paris JC/Newman Smith) 2006 Outlook: Andrew Brown begins the spring in a battle with Brandon Buckman for the starting nod at fi rst base Will likely platoon at the position, but could also see time at other positions, as the coaches look for ways to get his bat into the lineup Is a polished hitter who combined to hit 28 homers in the junior college ranks and the Texas Collegiate League Played for Justin Seely at Paris Junior College, and that experience put him ahead of the other newcomers Will be counted on for offensive production from the middle of the order, as he has good plate coverage and can hit for average and power Paris Junior College/Newman Smith High School: Brown was a two-year standout for Coach Deron Clark at Paris Junior College Earned fi rst-team NJCAA Region 14 East Honors in 2005, hitting.404 (72-for-178) with 18 homers, 55 RBIs, 20 doubles and 49 runs scored Hit.333 with 35 RBIs during his freshman campaign at Paris JC Starred in the Texas Collegiate League in 2005, earning TCL Player-of-the-Year honors for the Denton Outlaws and Coach Derek Matlock Hit.311 with 13 homers and 39 RBIs in 42 games Topped all players in homers and RBIs in the wooden bat league, and was the league s player of the month in July when he hit 12 homers and drove in 31 runs in 26 games Was also named to the league s all-star team at fi rst base Played three seasons on the varsity at Newman Smith High School, hitting.398 while belting 11 homers and 15 doubles as a senior Chose NU over Alabama and Northwestern State. Personal: Born on Sept. 10, 1984, in Dallas Parents are Gary Brown and Ellen Kelly Has one sister (Lauren) Majors in communication studies. Jared Cranston #34 Jr. LHP B/T: L/L Colby, Kan. (Seward CC/Colby) 2005 MLB 46th-round Draft Pick (San Francisco) Big 12 Commissioner s Honor Roll (Fall 2005) 2006 Outlook: The only junior college addition to the NU pitching staff, left-hander Jared Cranston looks to be an impact newcomer this spring Earned fi rst-team All-Jayhawk league honors in 2005, going 6-2 with 101 strikeouts in 77.1 innings Was picked by the San Francisco Giants in the 46th round of the 2005 MLB First-Year Player Draft Impressed the coaching staff with an outstanding work ethic Could fi ll a number of roles on the staff, from weekend starter to someone who could be used multiple times during a Big 12 series. Seward County CC/Colby High School: Cranston was one of the top pitchers in the Jayhawk League pitching for Coach Galen McSpedden at Seward County CC Earned fi rst-team Jayhawk West All-Conference in 2005, after posting a 6-2 record with a save and a 2.68 ERA Ranked fourth among junior college pitchers in strikeouts with 101 over 77.1 innings in helping Seward rank 21st nationally in the polls Was named NJCAA Pitcher of the Week after fanning 12 over six innings against Cloud County CC Helped Seward CC to a fi fth-place fi nish at the 2004 NJCAA World Series, going 2-0 with a save, as he struck out 21 in 19.2 innings Pitched for Coach Bob Steinkamp s Beatrice Bruins over the summer, going 4-3 with a save and a 3.50 ERA, leading the Bruins in innings (61.2) and strikeouts (79) Earned fi rst-team all-state honors in each of his last two seasons for Coach Kevin Cox at Colby High School, compiling a 17-1 record Was 8-0 with a 0.20 ERA as a senior, as he struck out 84 in 55 innings for the No. 1 ranked team in the state Earned fi rstteam academic all-state honors in high school Selected NU over a host of schools, including TCU, St. John s, Kansas State, New Orleans and Alabama. Personal: Born on April 18, 1985, in Colby, Kan. Parents are John and Carla Cranston Has two brothers (Jake and Jordon) and one sister (Jodi) Majors in geography and has a GPA. Steve Edlefsen #9 So. INF B/T: S/R Bloomington, Minn. (Jefferson/Barton County CC) 2004 MLB 41st-round Draft Pick (Boston) 2006 Outlook: Steve Edlefsen (pronounced Ed-elf-sin) comes to NU after two years in the junior college ranks Will challenge for the starting spot at second, while he could also see time at third and short Missed all of the 2005 season after elbow surgery, which has slowed his transition to the Division I ranks Athletic middle infi elder who has good bat speed and is a plus runner. Barton County CC/Jefferson High School: Edlefsen attended Barton County (Kan.) Community College for two seasons, but missed all of the 2005 season after having Tommy John surgery Selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 41st round of the 2004 MLB First-Year Player Draft Played for Coach Mike Warren and former Husker player and coach Brandt Vlieger at Barton County, hitting.341 with a homer, 21 RBIs and 30 runs scored as a freshman Played for coach Jim Gess at Bloomington Jefferson High School, hitting.392 with fi ve homers and 37 RBIs as a senior to garner all-state honors Received state tournament MVP honors in leading his team to a state runner-up fi nish in American Legion ball Spent last summer playing for Coach Bob Steinkamp s Beatrice Bruins, hitting.293 with one homer and 19 RBIs and 12 stolen bases in helping the Bruins to a ninth-pace fi nish at the NBC World Series Chose Nebraska over Auburn, Louisiana-Lafayette, St. John s and Alabama. Personal: Born on June 27, 1985, in Minneapolis Parents are Brad and Mary Jane Edlefsen Has two brothers (Jeff and Michael) Majors in political science Father played collegiately at Wisconsin and Montevallo and played in the Atlanta Braves organization. 49

18 Luke Gorsett #14 Jr. OF Denver, Colo. (Garden City CC/Thomas Jefferson) 2006 Outlook: Luke Gorsett was one of the nation s top junior college performers, earned NJCAA fi rst-team All- America honors at Garden City CC last season Belted 39 homers and drove in 121 runs in two years at Garden City CC and led the country with 24 homers as a sophomore Will likely earn a spot at one of the corner outfi eld positions and hit in the middle of the lineup Was one of NU s most improved players in individual workouts, as he has adapted to the college level Comes from the same community college that produced two-time All-Big 12 pick Curtis Ledbetter and current NU fi rst baseman Brandon Buckman. Garden City CC/Thomas Jefferson High School: Gorsett was one of the nation s top junior college sluggers playing for coach Rich Sabbath at Garden City (Kan.) CC Received fi rst-team NJCAA All-America honors in 2005, batting.402 with 24 homers, 71 RBIs and 12 stolen bases Led the nation in homers and was tied for 11th in RBIs, as he also slugged.800 Earned regional and conference player-of-the-year accolades in leading Garden City to a record and a Jayhawk Conference title in 2005 Was a two-year starter at Garden City CC, hitting.314 with 15 homers, 11 doubles, 50 RBIs and a.616 slugging percentage in 2004 Played his high school ball for Coach Tory Humphrey at Thomas Jefferson High School in Denver Garnered fi rst-team All-Colorado and Class 4A Player-of-the-Year honors as a two-way performer, batting.490 with 12 homers and 41 RBIs and going 8-1 with a 3.40 ERA on the mound during his senior campaign Looked at Northern Colorado, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Texas before selecting Nebraska. Personal: Born on May 28, 1985, in Denver Parents are Loryn and Mike Gorsett Has two sisters (Jackie and Tera) Majors in economics. Andrew Gudmunson #15 Fr. INF Minot, N.D. (Minot) Big 12 Commissioner s Honor Roll (Fall 2005) 2006 Outlook: Freshman infi elder Andrew Gudmunson comes to NU after a decorated high school career Was a four-time all-state pick at Minot (N.D.) High School, the same program that produced Huskers Phil and Charlie Shirek Has prototypical size (6-5, 200 pounds) and strength for a corner infi elder and creates good leverage at the plate Will provide depth at fi rst base this season, but has the natural talent and the work ethic to become a major contributor to the program in the near future. Minot High School: Gudmunson was one of the top players in the upper Midwest playing for Coach Pete Stenberg at Minot High School Earned all-state honors all four years in high school, and was the captain of the North Dakota All-State team in both 2004 and 2005 Was a two-way standout in helping Minot to a 37-2 record and a state title, hitting.467 with fi ve homers and 48 RBIs, while going 6-1 with a 1.17 ERA on the mound Batted.327 with fi ve homers, 15 doubles, 32 RBIs and six stolen bases in 2004, while going 8-1 on the mound with a 1.21 ERA and 45 strikeouts in 58 innings Played American Legion ball for coach Todd Larson, leading the Minot Vistas to a record and four regional championships during his career Hit.434 with seven homers, 50 RBIs, 17 doubles and seven triples while also going 5-1 with a 1.47 ERA on the mound in 2005 Lettered fi ve times on the diamond, starting as an eighth grader while also lettering three times in both football and basketball Guided his team to a state playoff appearance as a senior en route to fi rst-team all-state honors Named to the academic all-conference team on fi ve occasions and was selected as the school s top athlete in Looked at Minnesota, Kansas State, West Virginia and several junior colleges before selecting Nebraska. Personal: Born on March 25, 1986, in Minot, N.D. Parents are Jo Ann and Sheldon Gudmunson has two sisters (Gracia and Maari) Posted a GPA in his fi rst semester and has not declared a major. Zach Herr #37 Fr. LHP B/T: L/L Omaha, Neb. (Skutt Catholic) 2006 Outlook: Freshman Zach Herr is one of two freshman pitchers who earned fi rst-team All-Nebraska honors last season Hard-throwing left-hander who went 7-2 with a 1.22 ERA and a state-high 89 strikeouts last year Had an up and down fall, but enjoyed his best effort in the Red/White Series, throwing the fi nal three frames to earn a save in a 3-2 win Will challenge for a spot as one of the Huskers top left-handers out of the bullpen. Omaha Skutt Catholic High School: Herr was one of the top high school pitchers in the state in 2005 for Coach Keith Englekamp at Skutt Catholic High School in Omaha Garnered fi rst-team all-state accolades from both the Lincoln Journal Star and the Omaha World-Herald in 2005 Compiled a 7-2 record with a 1.22 ERA, while leading the state with 89 strikeouts Ranked among the top-10 in the state in ERA (sixth) and wins (seventh) Threw a no-hitter with 12 strikeouts against Omaha Gross in the River Cities Conference championship game in 2005 Lettered on the diamond for three seasons for the SkyHawks Played American Legion baseball for Englekamp and Shawn Exner, helping his team to a state title as a senior Went 8-2 on the mound with a 2.21 ERA, as he struck out 109 in 80 innings of work. Personal: Born on Dec, 1, 1986, in Omaha Parents are Tim and Mary Herr Has two brothers (Clayton and Greyson) Is a general studies major. Nick Jaros #6 Jr. OF Platte City, Mo. (Maple Woods CC/Platte County) 2006 Outlook: Nick Jaros enters the spring as one of the leading candidates to land a starting spot in the outfi eld Was a two-time all-district pick at Maple Woods Community College, hitting over.350 both seasons while stealing 71 bases Is a natural all-around athlete who possesses outstanding physical tools Brings a hard-nosed attitude to the diamond and will continue to get better as he adjusts to the Division I ranks. Maple Woods CC/Platte County High School: Jaros was a two-year standout for Coach Marty Kilgore at Maple Woods Community College Was a two-time All-NJCAA South Central District selection who led his team to a pair of NJCAA Super Regional appearances Hit.350 with fi ve homers, 55 RBIs and a team-high 31 stolen bases as a sophomore, leading his team to a record Totaled 14 doubles, fi ve triples and had a.446 on-base percentage Also picked up fi rst-team all-district honors as a freshman, hitting.370 with eight homers and 40 stolen bases Played for the Beatrice Bruins and Coach Bob Steinkamp in the summer of 2005, hitting.331 with fi ve homers and 25 RBIs Led the Bruins in six offensive categories: hits (53), runs (37), RBIs, homers, triples (fi ve) and stolen bases (19), in leading the team to a ninthplace fi nish at the NBC World Series in Wichita Attended Platte County High School, where he earned all-state honors in three sports (baseball, football and wrestling) Was an All-Class 3A selection in baseball for his father, Greg Jaros Was a three-time all-state pick in wrestling, who drew the interest of NU before going to junior college Was an all-state honoree in football, as his teams won three straight state titles and combined for a 42-0 record Looked at North Carolina State and Oklahoma State before choosing to become a Husker. Personal: Born on Feb. 28, 1985, in Kansas City, Mo. Parents are Greg and Cheryl Jaros Has one brother (Todd) Majors in communication studies Father (Northwest Missouri State) and brother (William Jewell College) both played baseball at the college level. 50

19 Dan Jennings #26 Fr LHP B/T: L/L West Des Moines, Iowa (Valley) Big 12 Commissioner s Honor Roll (Fall 2005) 2006 Outlook: Dan Jennings was one of the top high school pitchers in Iowa in 2005 Posted a 9-0 mark and a 0.85 ERA in leading West Des Moines Valley High School to its third straight state crown Possesses a live arm and prototypical size Coaches like his makeup and his willingness to improve Could challenge for a spot out of the bullpen this season, but could project into a starter as early as the 2007 season. Valley High School: Jennings was a two-year letterwinner for Coach Ryan Cooley at Valley High School, helping the program to back-to-back state titles in 2004 and 2005, going 39-3 Helped the program set school marks for most wins and highest winning percentage during the 2005 campaign Took home fi rst-team all-district and all-state honors in 2005, posting a 9-0 record with a 0.85 ERA Tossed fi ve shutouts, including a perfect game, as he closed his high school career with a perfect 11-0 mark on the mound Selected to play in the 2005 state high school all-star game Was a two-way performer who also hit.494 as a senior and set a school mark with a.482 career batting average Went 2-0 with a 1.95 ERA as a reliever in 2004, as Valley went and won a state crown Also played two seasons of basketball Named to the school honor roll in each of his last three seasons and garnered academic all-conference recognition in 2004 and 2005 Looked at Northern Iowa, Kansas State and several community colleges before choosing to become a Husker. Personal: Born on April 17, 1987, in Berkeley, Calif. Parents are Bob and Janet Jennings Has one brother (Tom) who plays tennis at Cornell College Is an engineering major who had a GPA in his fi rst semester at NU. Casey Klapperich #17 Fr. INF Rapid City, S.D. (Central) Big 12 Commissioner s Honor Roll (Fall 2004; Spring 2005) 2006 Outlook: After a redshirt year, infi elder Casey Klapperich will look to break into the Huskers infi eld rotation this spring Versatile performer who could be the Huskers utility infi elder, playing across the infi eld Former three-time all-state pick from Rapid City, S.D., who was a career.451 hitter in American Legion ball Enjoyed a solid fall, as he tied for the team high in RBIs during the Red/White Series Is a contact hitter who has a good presence at the plate and is a fundamentally sound player Selfl ess player who always gives maximum effort on the diamond. 2005: Redshirted Put together a solid summer for Duluth in the Northwoods League, hitting.245 with a wood bat, while adding 11 RBIs and 16 runs in 40 contests. Central High School: Klapperich played American Legion baseball all four years of high school for Coach Dave Ploof at Post 22 Earned fi rst-team all-state recognition in each of his fi nal two seasons of American Legion ball, fi nishing his career with a program-record.451 batting average Garnered all-state recognition as a shortstop in 2004, batting.434 with 12 doubles, six triples and 51 RBIs in 74 games Swiped 26 of 29 bases Broke a program record in 2003 with a.496 average - shattering the previous mark of.488, which stood since 1975 Also added three homers, 82 RBIs, 76 runs, 22 doubles and 10 triples in 82 contests Helped his team to a thirdplace fi nish at the 2002 American Legion World Series, as he hit.412 during his sophomore campaign Played football for one season at Central, earning honorablemention all-conference honors during his junior season Looked at Arizona State, Northern Iowa and Midland Lutheran before choosing Nebraska. Personal: Born on Jan. 16, 1986, in Rapid City, S.D. Parents are Tim and Desiree Klapperich Has two brothers (Cody and Carey) and one sister (Cayla) Is a general studies major and carries a GPA. Jeff Lanning #8 Fr. C Ankeny, Iowa (Ankeny) 2006 Outlook: One of three Iowa natives in this year s recruiting class, freshman Jeff Lanning enters the spring in solid position to become the primary backup at catcher Earned fi rst-team all-state honors in Iowa as a senior, hitting.509 with 14 homers and 48 RBIs in leading his team to a runner-up fi nish Is a promising talent who has the ability to hit in the college ranks and is making strides in his defensive skills Will likely see spot duty behind Jeff Christy and could make a bid for a starting role next spring Could also be used as a designated hitter, giving NU a strong bat from the right side of the plate. Ankeny High School: Lanning was one of the best catchers in the region for Coach Mark Hey at Ankeny High School Slugged his way to fi rst-team all-state honors in 2005, hitting.509 with 14 homers, 48 RBIs and a.983 slugging percentage in leading Ankeny to a state runner-up fi nish Chosen as a second-team all-state honoree as a junior, hitting.387, as Ankeny went 35-6 and reached the state semifi nals Earned all-district honors in each of his fi nal three seasons Earned nine varsity letters, as he participated in baseball, track and football Starred in football, where he was named a fi rst-team Elite all-state linebacker after helping his team to the state semifi nals as a senior Was a member of Ankeny s 4x400-meter state champions in both 2003 and 2004 Looked at Iowa, Kansas State and Northern Iowa before choosing Nebraska. Personal: Born on Jan. 1, 1987, in Des Moines, Iowa Parents are Dana and Lisa Lanning Has one brother (Joel) and one sister (Jenna) Has not declared a major. John Lee #38 Fr. OF B/T: L/L Mason City, Iowa (Mason City) Big 12 Commissioner s Honor Roll (Fall 2005) 2006 Outlook: Freshman outfi elder John Lee brings impressive credentials into the Husker program after earning fi rst-team all-state honors at Mason City High School Was a multi-sport athlete who lettered in four sports during his prep career Is an athletic outfi elder who will continue to develop as he concentrates on baseball Earned praise for his work ethic during the fall and the team s off-season conditioning program Quickly adjusted to the academic rigors of college, posting a 4.0 GPA in his fi rst semester at NU Will add depth in the outfi eld this season and has the potential to work himself into the regular lineup down the road. Mason City High School: Lee was one of the top prospects in the state of Iowa playing for Coach Troy Rood at Mason City High School Was a career.427 hitter (180-of-422) with 15 homers, 109 RBIs, 35 doubles, 19 triples and 159 run scored in his three varsity seasons Tabbed fi rst-team all-state in each of his three varsity seasons, as he hit.444 with four homers, 28 RBIs, 14 doubles and 59 runs scored as a senior Named a preseason high school All-American by Collegiate Baseball after hitting.421 with 57 RBIs and 59 runs scored during his junior season in helping Mason City qualify for the state tournament Ranked 63rd nationally on Team One Baseball s list of the top-100 high school outfi elders and ranked in Baseball America s list of the nation s top 500 high school seniors in 2005 Totaled nine varsity letters at MCHS (three in baseball and two each in football, basketball and track) Carried a 4.00 GPA and was the recipient of the Lanny Peterson Award, which is given to the captain of the academic all-state team Won the Wendy s High School Heisman in 2004 Was a member of the National Honor Society, while earning academic allstate accolades in both baseball and basketball Drew interest from several schools, including Stanford and Northern Iowa, before choosing Nebraska. Personal: Born on Sept. 12, 1986, in Mason City, Iowa Parents are Phil and Jane Lee Has two brothers (Mark and Dan) Has not declared a major. 51

20 Jake Mort #2 R-Fr. INF Nebraska City, Neb. (Nebraska City) 2006 Outlook: After Ryan Bohanan s season-ending injury redshirt freshman Jake Mort has put himself in position for extensive playing time Former two-time All-Nebraska pick enters the spring in a heated battle with junior college transfer Steve Edlefsen for the starting job at second Is a fundamentally sound player who excels at moving runners over and providing competitive at-bats Has the athleticism to play a number of positions and has earned the opportunity for playing time after working hard during his redshirt season and the fall. 2005: Redshirted in 2005 and spent the summer playing for the Parkville Sluggers. Nebraska City High School: Mort concluded a stellar career at Nebraska City High School under Coach Tom Bales Was a four-time all-state selection, earning fi rstteam honors as a junior and senior from the Lincoln Journal Star Wrapped up his career holding seven career records at NCHS, including batting average (.419), hits (119), runs (96), doubles (26), triples (seven), stolen bases (50) and saves (seven) Also compiled a 12-8 record with a 2.82 ERA, fanning 95 in innings during his prep career Hit.414 with 10 doubles and 17 stolen bases as a senior Earned fi rst-team all-state awards as an infi elder in 2003, batting.448 with fi ve homers, 30 RBIs and 19 stolen bases, while also going 3-1 with a 1.86 ERA and a state-best four saves Totaled 10 letters in high school, as he also played basketball and football Garnered all-state honors on the hardwood in his fi nal two seasons at Nebraska City, where he was chosen as the school s athlete of the year in 2004 Named to the National Honor Society and was a member of the honor roll all four years at NCHS Chosen a fi rst-team academic all-state honoree, carrying a 3.87 GPA Also looked at Army, Air Force, Creighton, Kansas and Miami before choosing Nebraska. Personal: Born on Dec. 6, 1985, in Nebraska City, Neb. Parents are Russell and Loree Mort Has two sisters (Jessica and Rebecca) Is a spanish major Father (Russell) played basketball at Peru State College. Mike Nihsen #32 Fr. RHP Omaha, Neb. (Ralston) Big 12 Commissioner s Honor Roll (Fall 2005) 2006 Outlook: Freshman Mike Nihsen (pronounced NISSEN) was one of the top high school seniors in the state of Nebraska in 2005 Earned all-state accolades by going 5-3 with a 2.27 ERA, as he struck out 68 in 52.1 innings Has a good frame and one of the liveliest arms on the Husker staff Consistently throws in the low 90s and has a very high ceiling May have a limited role in 2006 with the high number of returners, but has the ability to be a cornerstone of the Husker staff in coming years. Ralston High School: Nihsen was one of the state s top hurlers, playing for Ralston High School and Coaches Marty Santoni and Curt Shockey Compiled a 5-3 record with a 2.27 ERA, as he struck out 68 and walked only 20 in 52.1 innings as a senior Was a two-way performer during American Legion ball, hitting.452 with seven homers and 36 RBIs in 2005 Received all-state accolades as a sophomore, going 5-2 in 2003, as he lettered four years for Ralston Struck out 14 in a nine-inning one-hitter against a Creighton Prep team that was ranked fourth nationally at the time during his freshman year Played basketball and football at RHS, earning allstate recognition in guiding the Rams to a Class B state playoff appearance on the gridiron in 2004 Helped his basketball team to state runner-up fi nishes in both 2002 and 2003 Nominated for the state s Wendy s High School Heisman for his athletic and academic accomplishments Was on the honor roll all four years and graduated with high honors while taking several advanced classes Chose Nebraska over Creighton, Iowa Western and Wayne State. Personal: Born on Nov. 5, 1986, in Omaha Parents are Don Nihsen and Connie Nihsen Has two brothers (Jason and Dustin) Has not declared a major, but had a GPA. Tim Radmacher #31 R-Fr. RHP Rosemount, Minn. (Rosemount) Big 12 Commissioner s Honor Roll (Spring 2005) 2006 Outlook: After a redshirt season, Tim Radmacher looks to make a signifi cant contribution to the Husker staff this spring Turned in a strong summer in the Northwoods League, going 5-0 with a 2.79 ERA to make the league s all-star team Enjoyed a solid fall and has increased his velocity since last spring Impressed the coaches with his ability to consistently throw all four of his pitches for strikes Is expected to work out of the bullpen, but could be used as a spot starter. 2005: Redshirted in 2005, before pitching for the Rochester (Minn.) Honkers of the Northwoods League Posted a 5-0 record with a 2.79 ERA to earn all-star recognition for Coach Greg Labbe Fanned 35 and walked nine in 48.1 innings. Rosemount High School: Radmacher was one of the nation s top senior prospects playing for Coach Craig Kusick at Rosemount High School Ranked No. 104 nationally by Team One Baseball Rated the No. 2 high school senior in Minnesota by Baseball America before the 2004 MLB Draft Named the Minnesota State Player of the Year by the Minnesota Coaches Association and by Louisville Slugger after posting a 10-2 mark with two saves and a 0.98 ERA Fanned 107 and walked 21, while holding opponents to a.180 average Garnered all-region and All-Lake Conference honors in all three seasons at Rosemount, compiling a 23-8 record with six saves, 235 career strikeouts and three no-hitters Chosen as the No. 2 overall prospect at the 2003 Team One North Showcase Selected NU over LSU, Arizona State, Arizona and Minnesota. Personal: Born on April 11, 1986, in Robinsdale, Minn. Parents are Dan Radmacher and Cheryl Radmacher Has two brothers (Jon and Mark) Is a general studies major. Drew Schwab #47 R-Fr. RHP B/T: L/R LaVista, Neb. (Omaha Westside) Big 12 Commissioner s Honor Roll (Fall 2004; Fall 2005) 2006 Outlook: Redshirt freshman Drew Schwab could play an important role for NU this spring Former twotime all-state pick is capable of throwing four pitches for strikes and has a fastball in the low 90s Became a more confi dent pitcher and has made signifi cant gains since the end of the 2005 season Capped a strong fall with a strong effort in the Red/White Series, allowing two hits over 5.2 innings in the opener, but did not factor in the decision Slotted as a potential mid-week starter who could come out of the bullpen in Big 12 play. 2005: Redshirted in 2005, before pitching for the Parkville (Mo.) Sluggers of the M.I.N.K. league over the summer. Westside High School: Schwab earned fi rst-team All-Nebraska accolades in each of his fi nal two years at Omaha Westside for Coach Bob Greco Named fi rst-team All- Midwest Region by the National High School Baseball Coaches Association in 2004 Unanimous fi rst-team All-Nebraska honoree from the Omaha World-Herald and Lincoln Journal Star, going 7-1 with a 1.70 ERA, striking out 58 in 53.2 innings Led Westside to a 32-3 record, a state title and a No. 10 national ranking in 2003, winning the state title game over Millard West Went 9-1 with 60 strikeouts and a 1.59 ERA as a junior Paced all pitchers in the state in wins and was in the top 10 in strikeouts and ERA Lettered four times in baseball, while also hitting.415 with 34 RBIs as a senior Named to the academic all-state team in each of his fi nal two years at Omaha Westside, as he carried a 3.9 GPA Also looked at Notre Dame, Creighton, Kansas State and Northern Iowa before choosing to become a Husker. Personal: Born on Nov. 8, 1985, in Lincoln, Neb. Parents are Robert and Robin Schwab Has one sister (Lyndsay) Is a psychology major. 52

21 Tim Scott #35 Fr. LHP B/T: R/L Ely, Minn. (Ely) 2006 Outlook: One of three Minnesota natives in the Husker program, freshman Tim Scott is one of six freshmen pitchers on the 2006 roster Is an outstanding athlete who has made progress in adapting to college baseball Went 18-1 in his fi nal two American Legion seasons and will add depth for a talented Husker squad Picked up the seriesclinching win during the Red/White Series. Ely High School: Scott was one of the state s top all-around performers at Ely High School Combined for 12 letters, as he played baseball, basketball and football Was a four-year performer on the diamond for coach Frank Ivancich, earning all-area and all-conference accolades while being chosen as the area player of the year as a senior Also played American Legion baseball, going 10-1 with 116 strikeouts and a 0.44 ERA in 79 innings as a senior Went a combined 18-1 during his fi nal two seasons of American Legion baseball for Coach Tom Coombe Excelled on the basketball court as well, becoming only the 11th player in Minnesota High School history to score more than 2,000 points and grab 1,000 rebounds during his prep career Earned all-state honors in basketball and was a three-time all-area pick, while also earning all-league honors in football at Ely Memorial Was also recruited by Minnesota State-Mankato before choosing to become a Husker. Personal: Born on Oct , in Ely, Minn. Parents are Bill and Martha Scott Has two brothers (Dylan and Charlie) and one sister (Jenny) Has not declared a major. Charlie Shirek #40 R-Fr. RHP Minot, N.D. (Minot) 2006 Outlook: Right-hander Charlie Shirek (pronounced SHEAR-ik) is one of several freshmen who could make an impact on the NU staff Tops out in the low 90s and can locate four pitches for strikes Had an exceptional summer in the Northwoods League, going 9-2 with a 1.69 ERA Considered by the coaching staff as one of the Huskers top performers in fall drills and will challenge for a mid-week starting spot. 2005: Shirek redshirted in 2005 Pitched for Duluth in the Northwoods League over the summer for Coach Dave Parra Named the No. 2 prospect in the league by Baseball America Compiled a 9-2 record and a 1.69 ERA, fanning 56 in 80 innings Tied for the league lead in wins and topped Duluth in wins, strikeouts and starts, while holding opponents to a.210 batting average. Minot High School: Shirek was one of the top pitchers in the upper Midwest, pitching for Coach Pete Stenberg at Minot High School Selected as the Gatorade Player of the Year in North Dakota and to the ABCA Rawlings All-Midwest team after going 8-1 with two saves and a 0.39 ERA in 2004 Struck out 88 in 54 innings while also hitting.442 Considered the top prospect in the state by Baseball America before the 2004 MLB Draft Played American Legion baseball for Coach Todd Larson, going 3-3 with four saves and a 1.98 ERA in 2004 Fanned 76 in 54 innings, holding foes to a.146 average Selected to try out for the U.S. Junior National Team, but was unable to participate because of an injury Posted a career American Legion mark of 17-6 with a 2.37 ERA, striking out 254 in 199 innings Played baseball, football and basketball at MHS, earning 10 letters Named fi rst-team all-region in all three sports in Was an all-state defensive back in 2003 Was also a member of the honor roll at MHS Looked at Minnesota and Kansas State before choosing NU. Personal: Born on Oct. 25, 1985, in Minot, N.D. Parents are Randy and Joy Shirek Has one brother (Phil), who pitched at NU from 2002 to 2005 and ranks in the top-10 in wins Is a pre-education major. Jesse Shriner #4 Jr. C Littleton, Colo. (Lamar CC/Bear Creek) 2005 Outlook: Junior catcher Jesse Shriner comes to Nebraska after earning All-America accolades at Lamar Community College Belted 21 homers and drove in 134 runs in two years of junior college Has good power potential and the ability to hit for doubles to all fi elds Is battling for the backup job behind the plate and could also be used at DH Playing time will depend on his defensive abilities behind the plate. Lamar CC/Bear Creek High School: Shriner was a two-time junior college All- American playing for coach Scott Crampton at Lamar (Colo.) Community College Hit nearly.400 in his two seasons with a wood bat, belting 21 homers and driving in 134 runs in leading his team to a top-10 national ranking in both 2004 and 2005 Collegiate Baseball s Preseason National Player of the Year in 2005, when he hit.365 with 11 homers, 52 RBIs and 21 doubles to earn third-team All-America honors Garnered fi rst-team All-America honors as a freshman, hitting.432 with 10 homers, 82 RBIs and 22 doubles Was a 2003 graduate of Bear Creek High School, where he earned fi rst-team All-Colorado honors as a senior, hitting.565 with eight homers and 33 RBIs Was a four-year letterwinner on the diamond who was also on the academic honor roll in 2002 and 2003 Played for Coach Bob Steinkamp and the Beatrice Bruins during the summer, hitting.290 with 13 doubles, two homers and 18 RBIs in helping the Bruins to a record and a ninth-place fi nish at the NBC World Series Looked at Arizona State, USC, Texas A&M, Kentucky and Auburn before choosing Nebraska. Personal: Born on Feb. 24, 1985, in Wheat Ridge, Colo. Parents are Deb and Dave Shriner Has one sister (Megan Shepard) Majors in economics Attended the same high school as former Husker All-American Matt Hopper. Wes Simmons #29 Fr. LHP B/T: R/L Owasso, Okla. (Tulsa Lincoln Christian) 2006 Outlook: Freshman left-hander Wes Simmons comes to Nebraska after a decorated career Continues NU s trend of pulling players from Oklahoma, joining former Husker standouts Jeff Blevins and Steve Hale Was a two-time all-state performer who went 9-1 with a 0.17 ERA as a senior, helping Lincoln Christian to a state title Has good control, as evidenced by his 105-to-11 strikeout-to-walk ratio as a senior Consistently throws three pitches for strikes and could make a push to become NU s primary set-up man from the left side Showed he could pitch with pressure during his high school career, as he was the winning pitcher in three state title games during his prep career. Lincoln Christian High School: Was one of the state s top pitchers in leading Tulsa Lincoln Christian and Coach Pat Foster to a trio of state championships Was a twotime fi rst-team all-state honoree and was the winning pitcher in each of the last three state title games Turned in a dominant effort during his senior season, posting a 9-1 record and a 0.17 ERA in 2005 Allowed one earned run, struck out 105 and walked 11 in 48 innings in helping LCHS to a 29-4 record and the school s third consecutive Oklahoma Christian Schools Athletic Association championship Threw three nohitters, including a perfect game as a senior Earned the victory in all three state championship games during his prep career Selected Nebraska over Oral Roberts and Eastern Oklahoma State. Personal: Born on May 13, 1986, in Kansas City, Mo. Parents are Robert and Ann Simmons Has two brothers (Max and Zach) and two sisters (Lindsey and Madison) Has not declared a major. 53

22 Nick Sullivan #21 R-Fr. OF B/T: L/R Arvada, Colo. (Pomona) Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Member ( ) Big 12 Commissioner s Honor Roll (Fall 2004; Spring 2005; Fall 2005) 2006 Outlook: After spending last season as a redshirt, outfi elder Nick Sullivan will look to play a signifi cant role for the Huskers this spring Gives the Huskers a solid left-handed bat with power, as he tied a school record with 10 homers en route to fi rst-team All-Colorado honors in 2004 Has made great strides during his redshirt season as he retooled his swing in the hopes of earning playing time Looks to follow in the footsteps of Andy Gerch and Jesse Boyer, two former redshirt outfi elders who played major roles in leading Nebraska to a College World Series in 2005 Could play either corner outfi eld position Considered by the coaches as the hardest worker among the position players Is an excellent student, who carries a GPA and is also a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee in : Redshirted in 2005, before playing for the Pueblo Chieftains over the summer Helped the Chieftains to a ninth-place fi nish at the National Baseball Congress World Series in Wichita. Pomona High School: Sullivan starred on the diamond and the gridiron at Pomona High School Was a three-year starter for Coach E.J. Mapps, helping the program to a 19-5 record in 2004 and a state title during his junior season Selected as a fi rst-team all-state outfi elder after hitting.526 with 10 homers, 31 RBIs and 33 runs scored in 2004 Ranked among the state leaders in average and homers, as his 10 round trippers tied the school single-season mark Was chosen for the Colorado Rockies All-Star game at Coors Field Garnered fi rst-team all-region honors in 2003, hitting.422 with four homers, 26 RBIs and 23 runs scored to help Pomona High School rank as high as 23rd nationally Recognized for his football abilities with his selection as a fi rst-team All-Colorado quarterback (Rocky Mountain News) and defensive back (Denver Post) during his senior season Rushed for 1,516 yards and 24 touchdowns and threw for 640 yards and six touchdowns to earn Offensive Player-of-the-Year honors in the Jefferson County League Ranked in the top fi ve percent of his graduating class with a GPA Named academic all-state and was a fi nalist for the Steinmark Award, presented to the top high school studentathlete in the state for athletics, academics and community service Considered New Mexico State, Northern Colorado and Dallas Baptist before selecting Nebraska. Personal: Born on June 10, 1986, in Englewood, Colo. Parents are Cynthia and Michael Sullivan Has three brothers (Jason, Tyler and Michael) Majors in business administration. Matt Wagner #28 R-Fr. INF B/T: L/R Wahoo, Neb. (Bishop Neumann) 2006 Outlook: Matt Wagner will look for an increased role after redshirting in his fi rst season as a Husker Made signifi cant progress during his year and a half in the Husker program Has the physical tools to play at the college level and great size for a corner infi elder at 6-foot-4, 225 pounds Has worked extensively on retooling his swing to become more successful at the collegiate level Will back up Brandon Buckman and Andrew Brown at fi rst base, although he could also see time at designated hitter. 2005: Redshirted during the 2005 campaign Played for the Kansas City Sluggers over the summer, helping the squad fi nish 17th at the NBC World Series in Wichita. Bishop Neumann High School: Wagner was a multi-sport athlete who spent his summers playing baseball, as his school did not have a program Played for coaches Dave Bingham, Shane Wedd and Ryan Schmidt with the Kansas City Sluggers in 2004, hitting.364 with one homer, 33 RBIs and 29 runs scored Spent the previous three years playing American Legion baseball, batting.377 with four homers, 15 doubles, 32 RBIs and 31 runs scored in helping his team to a record and a district runner-up fi nish Was a two-way performer who also went 6-3 with fi ve saves and a 2.45 ERA, striking out 66 in 60 innings and holding foes to a.177 average Attended NU s Stars of Tomorrow Camp for two years Played football and basketball at Bishop Neumann, lettering fi ve times for teams that combined to win three C-1 state titles (two in football and one in basketball) and one runner-up fi nish Named the honorary captain of the Lincoln Journal Star s Class C-1 football team after earning unanimous fi rst-team all-state honors at linebacker Totaled a school-record 185 tackles as a senior, leading Bishop Neumann to a 13-0 record and a second straight undefeated season and state crown Averaged 14 points and eight rebounds per game in basketball, earning honorable-mention all-state honors as a senior Was a member of the National Honor Society and an honor roll student throughout his high school career. Personal: Born on May 23, 1986, in Fort Worth, Texas Parents are Rick and Diane Wagner Has one sister (Jenny) Majors in business administration Father (Rick) played college baseball at Northwest Missouri State Nebraska Baseball Recruiting and Media Guide

23 2006 Nebraska Cornhuskers Radio and Television Roster #2 Jake Mort INF R-Fr. Nebraska City, Neb. #3 Jake Opitz INF So. B/T: L/R Littleton, Colo. #4 Jesse Shriner C Jr. Littleton, Colo. #6 Nick Jaros OF Jr. Platte City, Mo. #8 Jeff Lanning C So. Ankeny, Iowa #9 Steve Edlefsen INF So. B/T: S/R Bloomington, Minn. #10 Ryan Wehrle INF So. Papillion, Neb. #11 Tony Watson LHP So. B/T: L/L Grimes, Iowa #12 Andy Gerch OF So. Lincoln, Neb. #14 Luke Gorsett OF Jr. Denver, Colo. #15 Andrew Gudmunson INF Fr. Minot, N.D. #16 Jeff Christy C Sr. Lincoln, Neb. #17 Casey Klapperich INF R-Fr. Rapid City, S.D. #18 Andrew Brown INF/OF Jr. Carrollton, Texas #19 Brandon Buckman INF Sr. B/T: L/L Monument, Colo. #20 Luke Wertz RHP So. Parker, Colo. #21 Nick Sullivan OF R-Fr. B/T: L/R Arvada, Colo. #22 Jon Klausing LHP So. B/T: L/L Greeley, Colo. #23 Johnny Dorn RHP So. Grand Island, Neb. #24 Bryce Nimmo OF So. B/T: L/L Cheyenne, Wyo. #25 Ryan Bohanan RHP/INF So. B/T: L/R Goddard, Kan. #26 Dan Jennings LHP Fr. B/T: L/L West Des Moines, Iowa #28 Matt Wagner INF R-Fr. B/T: L/R Wahoo, Neb. #29 Wes Simmons LHP Fr. B/T: R/L Owasso, Okla. 55

24 #30 Erik Bird RHP Fr. Omaha, Neb. #31 Tim Radmacher RHP R-Fr. Rosemount, Minn. #32 Mike Nihsen RHP Fr. Ralston, Neb. #33 Brett Jensen RHP Sr. Eagle Grove, Iowa #34 Jared Cranston LHP Jr. B/T: L/L Colby, Kan. #35 Tim Scott LHP Fr. B/T: L/L Ely, Minn. #36 Matt Foust RHP So. Overland Park, Kan. #37 Zach Herr LHP Fr. B/T: L/L Omaha, Neb. #38 John Lee OF Fr. B/T: L/L Mason City, Iowa #39 Mike Harmelink RHP Jr. B/T: L/R Omaha, Neb. #40 Charlie Shirek RHP R-Fr. Minot, N.D. #44 Joba Chamberlain RHP Jr. Lincoln, Neb. #45 Mark Hightower C So. Elkhorn, Neb. #47 Drew Schwab RHP R-Fr. B/T: L/R LaVista, Neb. #48 Dustin Timm RHP Sr. Yutan, Neb. #27 Mike Anderson Head Coach Fourth Season Northern Colorado ( 90) #7 Andy Sawyers Assistant Coach/Hitters Fourth Season Nebraska ( 98) #42 Dave Bingham Assistant Coach/Pitchers First Season Emporia State ( 72) #5 Justin Seely Vol. Assistant Coach First Season Nebraska ( 03) #1 Ryan Strain Graduate Manager First Season Nevada ( 03) 56