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Huskers Keep Focus on Georgia

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nebraska_helmetJacksonville, Fla. – Rain welcomed the Nebraska football team to the University of North Florida campus on Saturdaymorning for the Huskers’ second practice during the team’s stay in Jacksonville.

All-American running back Ameer Abdullah met with the media at the conclusion of practice and mentioned that it was good for the Huskers to prepare in less than ideal conditions.

“We needed today,” Abdullah said. “On a day like this you have to stay focused. When it’s wet you can’t think about the weather, you have to stay focused on what you have to do.”

The Huskers have been hit by injuries in 2013, but with the extended time off between the end of the regular season and the bowl game, the team is hopeful to have a majority of the team healthy for next week’s game.

“The time off helps a lot,” Abdullah said. “During a 4-to-5 month season playing that much football takes a toll on your body, especially playing running back. I’m just ready to get back and play this game.”

The Huskers have time to relax in Jacksonville, but know that a reason for their trip to Florida is to get a win.

“We want to win,” Abdullah said. “We aren’t messing around. We understand what a win could do for this program going into next year. We are focused and have the right attitude.”

The Huskers have now hit the mid-way point for practice, as they continue to prepare for the Gator Bowl on Wednesday, Jan. 1, at 11 a.m. (CT), where the Huskers will take on the No. 23 Georgia Bulldogs.

Following this morning’s practice, the Husker coaching staff hosted its annual clinic for area high school coaches. Later tonight, the Huskers will head to Latitude 30 for a fun-filled evening at one of Jacksonville’s newest and most popular entertainment venues. The team will be treated to two hours of bowling, billiards and arcade games.

Check out the Huskers’ official Facebook, Twitter and Instagram account for photos and videos throughout the Huskers stay in Jacksonville.

Huskers’ Pelini Says DE Moss is Out of Gator Bowl

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nebraska_helmetJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Nebraska defensive end Avery Moss returned to his home in Arizona to attend to a personal issue and won’t play in the Gator Bowl against No. 23 Georgia next week.

Cornhuskers coach Bo Pelini also announced Friday that linebacker Jared Afalava and receivers Richard Wynne and Ishmail Jackson violated team rules and won’t be on hand for Wednesday’s game in Jacksonville, Fla.

Moss has played in every game, starting three, and was second on the team with 4.5 sacks and six quarterback hurries.

Afalava played in four games but has not been on the game field since October. Wynne and Jackson have caught no passes.

Huskers Open Bowl Practice in Jacksonville

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nebraska_helmetJacksonville, Fla. – After arriving at the Sawgrass Marriott Resort yesterday afternoon, the Nebraska football team practiced on the campus of the University of North Florida for the first time on Friday morning in preparation of next week’s Gator Bowl with the No. 23 Georgia Bulldogs. The Huskers and Bulldogs are set to battle on Wednesday, Jan. 1, at 11 a.m. (CT) on ESPN2.

The Huskers practiced in helmets, shoulder pads and shorts for just over two hours under cloudy skies and temperatures in the upper 50’s. It was the first of four practices for the Huskers during their time in Jacksonville.

Head Coach Bo Pelini met with the media following practice and was happy with how his team started practice in Florida.

“We had a detail-oriented practice that was a good on both sides of the football,” Pelini said. “Our guys were enthusiastic and had good tempo.”

The Huskers will meet Georgia for a second straight year after playing the Bulldogs in the Capital One Bowl at the end of the 2012 season.

“It’s a great opportunity for us (to play Georgia) and we have a lot of respect for them,” Pelini said. “We are really looking forward to the challenge.”

One of the marquee matchups of next week’s game will be at running back, as both Nebraska’s Ameer Abdullah and Georgia’s Todd Gurley are each averaging over 100 yards per game on the season. Abdullah, a third-team AP All-American in 2013, ranks seventh in the country at 130.7 yards per game, while Gurley ranks 30th nationally at 100.3 yards per game.

“They are different types of runners with different body types, Ameer is a make-you-miss guy and Gurley runs more downhill,” Pelini said. “They are both very productive football players.

This afternoon, the Huskers have a chance to relax at the Players Beach Party event, hosted near the Atlantic Ocean at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, one of North Florida’s most exclusive resorts.

Check out the Huskers’ official Facebook, Twitter and Instagram account for photos and videos throughout the Huskers stay in Jacksonville.

Cornhuskers’ K Pat Smith Takes Risk, Gets Rewarded

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nebraska_helmetLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Pat Smith calls himself a risk taker. That’s how he explains why he gave up his scholarship and starting job at Western Illinois after his junior season to walk on and compete to be Nebraska’s kicker for one season.

Smith will go into the Gator Bowl against Georgia on New Year’s Day having made 11 of 12 field goals for the Cornhuskers, including a 42-yarder in overtime on a frosty field to beat Penn State on the road last month.

Smith originally walked on at Missouri in 2009. He transferred to FCS-level Western Illinois the next year and was the Leathernecks’ kicker for three seasons.

With one year of eligibility, he decided to pursue his dream of kicking at a big-time school. He beat out Mauro Bondi for the Huskers’ kicking job.

2013 Associated Press All-State Football Teams

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fox-footballHere are the 2013 Associated Press All-State Football Teams as voted on by sportswriters and sportscasters throughout the state.

CLASS A

Position-Name, School, Height, Weight, Grade

Offense

End-Clester Johnson Jr., Bellevue West, 6-2, 180, Jr.

Lineman-Michael Decker, Omaha North, 6-3, 280, Jr.

Lineman-DJ Foster, Lincoln Southeast, 6-3, 305, Sr.

Lineman-Xavier Graham, Omaha Central, 6-0, 255, Jr.

Lineman-Brandon Vandervorst, Millard North, 6-0, 270, Sr.

Lineman-Tom Young, Omaha Westside, 6-3, 275, Sr.

End-Skyler Monaghan, Millard West, 5-10, 170, Sr.

Quarterback-Easton Stick, Creighton Preparatory School, 6-3, 205, Sr.

Back-Clay Fisher, Millard North, 6-2, 215, Sr.

Back-Drew Klein, Papillion-La Vista, 5-10, 180, Sr.

Back-Calvin Strong, Omaha North, 5-8, 172, Jr.

Placekicker-Brendan Wentling, Grand Island, 5-9, 150, Sr.

Defense

Lineman-Brian Arp, Kearney, 6-3, 260, Jr.

Lineman-Hanco Germishuys, Omaha Westside, 6-0, 220, Sr.

Lineman-Harrison Phillips, Millard West, 6-3, 250, Sr.

Lineman-Kyle Temple, Norfolk, 6-1, 230, Sr.

Linebacker-Matt Connelly, Omaha Westside, 6-0, 225, Sr.

Linebacker-Jason Martin, Omaha North, 5-8, 190, Jr.

Linebacker-Chase Reis, Grand Island, 6-2, 220, Sr.

Back-Trey Carr, Omaha Burke, 5-11, 170, Sr.

Back-Drew Fitzmorris, Omaha Westside, 5-10, 180, Sr.

Back-Luke Gifford, Lincoln Southeast, 6-3, 205, Sr.

Back-RJ Urzendowski, Creighton Preparatory School, 6-1, 190, Sr.

Punter-Christian Hagan, Omaha Westside, 6-1, 175, Sr.

Honorable Mention

Brandon Chunka-Butler, Trev Lovell, Brady Pelzer, Tommy Walther, Bellevue East; Brad Brazeal, Frank Dolincheck, Michael Gilbert, Malik Hluchowskuyj, Cole Patterson, Bellevue West; Joe Rodino, Vince Stierman, Creighton Preparatory School; Eliott Gloeb, Jay Thayer, Noah Voss, Fremont; Pierce Almond, Kevin Cahoy, Grady Garcher, Jake Mayer, Seth Roberg, Andrew Rojas, Grand Island; Tyler Gillen, Matt Koester, Justin Liveringhouse, Jamieson Oertle, Kearney; Bryan Reimers, Ryan Schrad, Trey Scott, Mason Tyrrell, Chase Williby, Lincoln East; Jacob Brown, CJ Culver, Yohanna Shokai, Austin Phipps, Lincoln High; Brook Bolles, Matt Dietz, Austin Rose, Nate Tederman, Lincoln North Star; Jordan Ryan, Mikiah Slade, Lincoln Northeast; Noah Appleget, Tyson Cisneros, Lincoln Pius X; Fyn Anderson, Brady Blazek, Marshall Dean, Javier Fa’ali’i, Hunter Pritchard, Peter Read, Lincoln Southeast; David Kaltenberger, Noah Lazaro, Ryan Lindahl, Austin Rowlett, Lincoln Southwest; Jake Matthew, Ethan Morrison, Tate Moyer, Gunnar Orcut, Tanner Siebe, Adrrell Taylor, Avram Tynes, Millard North; Scott Botkin, Anthony Cloyd, Ryan Devries, Blake Kielty, Cody Knapp, Kyle McMindes, Van Nelson, Millard South; Victor Beanum, Ross Drwal, Joey Novotny, Rick Pesek, Danny Sandoz, Connor Wieck, Millard West; Jacob Hjorth, Hayden Johnson, Shane Kalin, Dylan Puls, Taylor Reedy, Landen Thieman, Tyson Wendell, Norfolk; Tyree Peter, Tremayne Ross, Shawn Rouse, Jayden Swensen, Omaha Benson; Terrance Finley, Donny Nekola, Cody Petrie, JJ Williams, Omaha Bryan; Blake Emsick, Logan Gier, Colton Hough, Mason McCann, Rodney Williams, Omaha Burke; Cole Bixler, Elijah Hawkins, Jacobi Jones, Quentin King, Simon Lassen, Marquise Lewis, JaVaughn Perkins, Devalon Whitcomb, Omaha North; Tom Martig, Omaha Northwest; Orlando Blair, Jeremy Eaves, Dan Mulligan, Niko Rangel, Omaha South; Jamaal Conway-Smith, Jalen Cox-Martin, Lane Yates, Omaha Westside; Jalen Allison, Josh Roberts, Papillion-La Vista; Taylor Bagley, Alex Ditero, Billy Grecco, Kieron Keffer, Jeremy Kowalski, Luke Sellers, Papillion-La Vista South.

CLASS B

Position-Name, School, Height, Weight, Grade

Offense

End-Ty Danielson, York, 6-3, 185, Sr.

Lineman-Noah Arneson, Omaha Gross Catholic, 6-3, 285, Sr.

Lineman-Zach Flott, Ralston, 6-5, 295, Sr.

Lineman-Adam Holtorf, Seward, 6-5, 255, Jr.

Lineman-Alex Wickert, Ralston, 6-4, 265, Sr.

Lineman-Tucker Wintholz, Sidney, 6-5, 300, Sr.

End-Derek Templeton, Gretna, 6-3, 275, Sr.

Quarterback-Linden Kaliff, York, 5-11, 175. Sr.

Back-Logan Lewis, Sidney, 6-1, 195, Sr.

Back-Isaac Wallace, Ralston, 6-2, 190, Sr.

Back-Jessup Workman, Beatrice, 6-0, 200, Jr.

Placekicker-Bryce Lyons, McCook, 5-11, 140, Jr.

Defense

Lineman-Ryan Bouda, Omaha Skutt Catholic, 6-1, 205, Sr.

Lineman-TJ Dozier, Aurora, 6-1, 215, Sr.

Lineman-Josh Gutzmer, Norris, 6-4, 195, Sr.

Lineman-Luis Nunez, Lexington, 6-1, 270, Sr.

Linebacker-Nick McEwin, Elkhorn South, 6-1, 220, Sr.

Linebacker-Will Schany, Blair, 5-10, 190, Sr.

Linebacker-Nolan Siemonsma, Plattsmouth, 6-2, 240, Sr.

Linebacker-Anthony Vigneri, Omaha Gross Catholic, 5-11, 185, Sr.

Back-Jake Harms, Crete, 6-3, 190, Jr.

Back-Creighton Koley, Omaha Skutt Catholic, 6-0, 180, Sr.

Back-Zach Zeplin, Omaha Skutt Catholic, 6-1, 180, Sr.

Punter-Jakson Reetz, Norris, 6-1, 190, Sr.

Honorable Mention

Trevor Kamerzell, Josh Matulka, Alliance; Eli Bricker, Brendan Meyer, Brock Reichardt, Keenan Smith, Aurora; Dakota Buss, Alec Cromer, Reese Gronewold, Tyler Parthomer, Beatrice; Jake Bressman, Layne Laaker, Triston Nicks, Austin Rischling, Bennington; Eric Hundahl, Vance Janssen, Josh Thielen, Blair; Blake Bubak, Logan Menke, Columbus; Josh Barber, Cole Bodfield, Matt Siedhoff, Vince Thatcher, Crete; Sam Larson, Bryan McLaughlin, Ben Hass, Jake Hasty, Elkhorn; Joe Nelson, Brandon Roarty, Steve Worthing, Elkhorn South; Blake Chick, Brady Radik, Connor Shedeed, Nick Stoltenberg, Tanner Stock, Gretna; Dakota Fulk, Blake Schroeder, Holdrege; Luke Lichty, Trevor Matson, Dakota McBride, Colton Sis, Kolton Stone, McCook; Jon Hendricks, Preston Hendricks, Mount Michael Benedictine; Andrew Connell, Kestyn Lee, Jay Sornson, Nathan Zaroban, Nebraska City; Ryan Bellinghausen, Jake Bornschlegl, AJ Flodman, Nolan Graham, Norris; Trevor Hayes, Ryan Hipke, Dayne Jarros, Walker Shaw, Northwest; Tyler Koraleski, Kyle Kuncl, Matthew Sullivan, Omaha Gross Catholic; Justin Dunn, Scott Flesher, Jonah Holzapfel, Derek Lee, Omaha Roncalli Catholic; Matt Doeschot, Joe Dooley, Brett LaMontia, Thomas Pivovar, Isaiah Ramsey, Mitch Swain, Austin Thielen, Ty Weis, Omaha Skutt Catholic; Mitch Penney, Platteview; Brandon Pick, Connor Dukes, Plattsmouth; John Fletcher, Josh Krzemien, Ralston; Daniel Maganda, Raiko Martinez, Schuyler; Andrew Aratani, Ty Benson, Beau Lofink, Scottsbluff; Jacob Christian, Joseph Hayek, Ben Klenke, Keith Wolverton, Seward; Chance Anglin, Lucas Rosenbaum, Jake Sager, Sidney; Alic Fischer, Karter Keefer, South Sioux City; Austin Fiala, Sam Noonan, Zack Peterson, Waverly; Ryan Dolan, Evan Neville, Jonah Otte, JJ Shulz, Troy Taylor, JJ Vanderheiden, York.

CLASS C1

Position-Name, School, Height, Weight, Grade

Offense

End-Leighton Chicoine, Lincoln Christian, 5-11, 180, Sr.

Lineman-Tanner Borchardt, Gothenburg, 6-8, 275, Jr.

Lineman-Matt Clark, Syracuse, 6-5, 290, Jr.

Lineman-Zach Kramer, Ashland-Greenwood, 6-1, 225, Sr.

Lineman-Charles Krueger, Pierce, 6-2, 240, Sr.

Lineman-Jacob Stallbaumer, Cozad, 6-5, 275, Sr.

End-Derek Gentrup, Boone Central/Newman Grove, 6-1, 180, Sr.

Quarterback-Wyatt Mazour, Boone Central/Newman Grove, 5-8, 180, Jr.

Back-Travis Carnahan, Bishop Neumann, 5-10, 180, Sr.

Back-Jackson Love, Norfolk Catholic, 5-11, 205, Sr.

Back-Jake Paulsen, Cozad, 5-10, 175, Sr.

Placekicker-Trenton Long, Gothenburg, 5-11, 180, Sr.

Defense

Lineman-Youhanna Ghaifan, Grand Island Central Catholic, 6-4, 250, Jr.

Lineman-Nate Meduna, Bishop Neumann, 6-5, 225, Sr.

Lineman-Logan Power, Lincoln Christian, 6-4, 215, Sr.

Linebacker-Alex Boryca, Cozad, 6-2, 220, Sr.

Linebacker-Thomas Connely Kearney Catholic, 5-10, 185, Sr.

Linebacker-Bo Kitrell, Ashland-Greenwood, 6-2, 215, Sr.

Linebacker-Ryan Neujahr, Gibbon, 6-1, 205, Sr.

Back-Gunnar Garner, Ashland-Greenwood, 5-9, 165, Sr.

Back-Blake Holtmeier, Kearney Catholic, 6-3, 190, Sr.

Back-Mark Jarecki, Columbus Lakeview, 5-10, 175, Sr.

Back-Derek Lonowski, Adams Central, 5-11, 175, Sr.

Punter-Jack Shadley, Columbus Lakeview, 6-1, 175, Sr.

Honorable Mention

Jack Barry, Buzz Niederklein, Lathan Smidt, Adams Central; Bryce Chudomelka, Tyler Craven, Eric Kelly, Brett Kitrell, Trevor Nichelson, Ashland-Greenwood; Nate Moran, Caleb Nelson, Auburn; Justin Breunig, Colin Sabatka, Bishop Neumann; Tyler Hedlund, Pierce Koch, Michael Lipker, Austin Zoucha, Boone Central/Newman Grove; Jaden Garey, Zac Jones, Jordan Lemburg, Broken Bow; Spencer Eliason, TD Stein, Chadron; Justus Wallin, Chase County; Turner Condreay, Evan DeWald, Taylor Engel, Ethan Scheffler, Columbus Lakeview; Jake Bos, Austin Ewers, Garrit Shanle, Cody Zimmerman, Tony Zoucha, Columbus Scotus; Nate Bubak, Tanner Evertson, Blaine Petersen, Hank Pflaster, Simon Rangel, Ty Werner, Colin Wetovick, Conor Young, Cozad; Wyatt Kastl, David City; Connor Livingston, Tyler Theye, Fairbury; Mitchell Harling, Derek McCann, Tucker Merz, Jordy Stoller, Falls City; Trevor Adams, Tim Jarzombek, Kurt Karcher, Colin Monteforte, Fillmore Central; Trae Bradburn, Gage Hartline, Tyler Pace, Fort Calhoun; Jared Dorszynski, Dakota Kenton, Gibbon; Blake Ristine Adam Speck, Zach Wolf, Gothenburg; Logan Greenwalt, Grand Island Central Catholic; Nick Brungardt, Dennis Cabanting, Kearney Catholic; Jared Bubak, Philip Grothaus, Taylor Hansen, Ben Plambeck, Lincoln Christian; Josh Leymaster, Harrison Martin, Benjamin Schmeling, Lincoln Lutheran; Evan French, Jacob VonSeggern, Logan View; Joe Crilly, Trent Wagener, Madison; Dylan Rakow, James Ring, Berke Roth, Milford-Dorchester; Mitchell Muller, Quin Rutt, Minden; Adam Schlotthauer, Mitchell; Jordan Cattau, David Engelhaupt, Nate Flaherty, Norfolk Catholic; Brody Cleveland, Dylan Folchert, Ogallala; Blake Cunningham, David Fox, O’Neill; Trevor Fahrenholz, John Radil, Kamron Dawe, Ord; Mason Buckendahl, Michael Fleer, John Huff, Nate Murray, Nate Rohrich, Pierce; Sam Isaacson, Ben Lodema, Jake Palensky, Raymond Central; Tyler Berner, Jayce Cameron, Zach Heitkamp, Trey Mueller, Will Neels, Syracuse; Trevor Carstens, Gavin Iverson, Kirk Lindstrom, Ethan Stratman, Wahoo; Demetrius Alexander, Jared Anderson, Jalen Barry, Mike Cliff, Austin Keiser, Trevor Pecena, Wayne; Seth Keller, Drew Tenopir, Carter Zlab, Wilber-Clatonia.

CLASS C2

Position-Name, School, Height, Weight, Grade

Offense

End-Mitchell Ruybalid, Blue Hill, 6-1, 165, Sr.

Lineman-Cole Conrad, Archbishop Bergan, 6-5, 285, Sr.

Lineman-Ryan Freudenberg, Lutheran High Northeast, 6-4, 295, Sr.

Lineman-Jake Guenther, Crofton, 6-1, 225, Sr.

Lineman-Adam Steffes, Hershey, 5-11, 215, Sr.

Lineman-Eric Toben, Doniphan-Trumbull, 6-2, 220, Sr.

End-Wade Scripter, Malcolm, 6-2, 180, Sr.

Quarterback-Cole Wiseman, Sutton, 6-0, 185, Sr.

Back-Nick Arlt, Oakland-Craig, 5-10, 170, Jr.

Back-Nate Gray, Battle Creek, 5-11, 190, Sr.

Back-Jordan Slough, Doniphan-Trumbull, 5-10, 185, Sr.

Placekicker-Drew McClellan, North Platte St. Patrick’s, 5-9, 150, Jr.

Defense

Lineman-Louis deJaeger, Battle Creek, 6-0, 250, Jr.

Lineman-Alex Harms, North Platte St. Patrick’s, 6-1, 200, Sr.

Lineman-Mitch Napier, Aquinas Catholic, 5-10, 200, Sr.

Lineman-Connor Wieseler, Hartington Cedar Catholic, 6-1, 275, Sr.

Linebacker-Creighton Buhr, Doniphan-Trumbull, 6-5, 200, Sr.

Linebacker-Matt Jakub, Aquinas Catholic, 5-7, 150, Sr.

Linebacker-Trae Ramer, Sutton, 5-9, 185, Sr.

Back-Jared Beller, Battle Creek, 5-11, 160, Jr.

Back-Jaime Gonzalez, Bridgeport, 6-1, 186, Sr.

Back-Lorenzo Williams, Doniphan-Trumbull, 5-7, 165, Sr.

Back-Riley Wiltfong, Doniphan-Trumbull, 6-0, 170, Sr.

Punter-Pat Hermann, Hastings St. Cecilia, 5-11, 180, Sr.

Honorable Mention

Matt Kindler, Nate Kovar, Alex Reimers, Trev Semrad, Trevin Steager, Mitch White, Aquinas Catholic; Tanner Boggs, Colton Brdicko, Adam Dykman, Felipe Pinales, Tyler Thomsen, Archbishop Bergan; Zach Bellar, Alex Tucker, Battle Creek; Keithen Drury, Jacob Lovejoy, Blue Hill; Wyatt Pankowski, Bridgeport; Weston Rich, Cambridge; Eric Kleinschmit, Austin Woockman, Crofton; Adam Gomez, Grady Koch, Zach McNally, Doniphan-Trumbull; Mikkel Christensen, Daniel Goudie, Alex Koehler, Elmwood-Murdock; Ryan Becker, Grant Howell, James Kaiser, Taylor Kathol, Hartington Cedar Catholic; Lance Schmidt, Alex Sheehy, Ty Willnerd, Hastings St. Cecilia; Landon Maassen, Hershey; Jake Reader, Jonathon Withrow, Kimball; Calvin Casey, Brett Haisch, Ethan Hirschman, Dillan Wolfgram, Laurel-Concord/Coleridge; Zach Heilig, Wade Knott, Colton Meisinger, Dan Stohlman, Louisville; Cody Boche, Geordan Risor, Ethan Rockwell, Kyle Rosberg, Nick Stolze, Shaka Taylor, Lutheran High Northeast; Tucker McHugh, Dallas Schroeder, Tyler Webster, Malcolm; Andrew Minarick, North Bend Central; Jacob Dixon, Oakland-Craig; Arlie Myers, Tripp Skutt, Jonathan Vrana, Omaha Brownell-Talbot; Corey Koelzer, Alex Thomsen, Palmyra; Blake Chramosta, Damian McAlevy, Tom Sieczkowski, Ravenna; Dylan Brooks, Jeremiah Perkins, Hunter Quinn, Southern Valley; Cody Carlson, Houston Huss, Stanton; Caleb Isom, Colton May, Superior; Garrett Clark, Noah Johnson, Cole Schelkopf, Tristan Sheridan, Sutton; Dash Cameron, Jason Hansen, Derek Method, Tekamah-Herman; Caleb Goedeken, Jacob Kniep, Trey Mumm, Thayer Central; Peyton Connelly, Gus Cromwell, Joey Hagerbaumer, Twin River; Kelby Feddern , Connor Osborne, West Holt; Devon Dixon, Dalton Mohlfeld, Wisner-Pilger; Malcolm Bussen, Nate Fisher, Yutan.

CLASS D1

Position-Name, School, Height, Weight, Grade

Offense

End-Logan Fleming, High Plains Community, 5-11, 175, Sr.

Lineman-JD Callahan, Overton, 6-2, 240, Sr.

Lineman-Trent Ortmeier, Guardian Angels Central Catholic, 6-4, 270, Sr.

Lineman- Garrett Pribyl, Exeter-Milligan, 6-0, 200, Sr.

End-Alex Preslicka, McCool Junction, 6-3, 190, Sr.

Quarterback-Matthew Wood, Hemingford, 6-2, 195, Jr.

Back-Jacob Morrill, Creighton, 6-0, 200, Sr.

Back-Ethan Skinner, Hemingford, 5-11, 190, Jr.

Placekicker-Pascal Jarzabkowski, Palmer, 6-1, 185, Jr.

Defense

Lineman-Luke Hegemann, Howells-Dodge, 6-4, 215, Sr.

Lineman-Seth Wilmes, Creighton, 6-3, 204, Sr.

Linebacker-Jesse Faltys, Howells-Dodge, 6-0, 190, Jr.

Linebacker-Blake Hansen, Hemingford, 6-1, 210, Sr.

Linebacker-Nolan White, Exeter-Milligan, 6-2, 195, Sr.

Back-Kyle Jensen, Exeter-Milligan, 5-11, 190, Jr.

Back-James Sluka, Exeter-Milligan, 5-8, 160, Sr.

Back-Casey Wisnieski, Howells-Dodge, 5-11, 185, Sr.

Punter-Jarrod Bantam, Alma, 6-2, 185, Sr.

Honorable Mention

Terek Molzahn, Brady Stuhmer, Alma; Chandler Hambige, Tyler Kipp, Logan Warner, Caden Weverka, Arapahoe; Cody Beckmann, Tim Broders, Adam Haigh, Bloomfield; Khris Warnke, Boyd County; Sam Christensen, Nathan Hendrickson, Grant Norder, Wyatt Schoenholz, Bruning-Davenport/Shickley; Jesse Gall, Lucas Gurnsey, Trent Pekny, Clarkson-Leigh; Orlando Roman, Spencer Volden, Clearwater-Orchard; Colton Boelter, Ian Fuchtman, Lane Jacobsen, Reid Liska, Justin Wilmes, Creighton; Greg Olson, Brendan Pelster, Chambers/Wheeler Central; Skyler Ratkovec, Evan Sisel, Matt Smaus, East Butler; Kyle Heithoff, Blake Schrage, Elgin Public/Pope John; Jacob Bartling, Christian Best, Nic Crowley, Devon Halliwell, Elm Creek; Travis Emmons, Justin Miller, Emerson-Hubbard; Dustin Axline, Jesse Hall, Derek Luzum, Exeter-Milligan; Scott Adams, Jacob Buhr, Isaac Frerichs, Dylan MacKichan, Freeman; Zemua Baptista, Cole Dickinson, Brian Scarf, Graham Stutzman, Friend; Devon Disher, Guardian Angels Central Catholic; Allen Brand, Rafael Guerrero, Christian Martell, Harvard; Tyler Brown, Keyshawn Camacho, Jordan Heinrichs, Heartland; Colt Foster, Kyle Kaman, Brady Turek, Hemingford; Cale Bolton, Logan Engel, Wyatt Fleming, Cole Klingsporn, Ben Nunnenkamp, Jabe Wurtz, High Plains Community; Ben Kuehn, Seth Novak, Danny Widhelm, Howells-Dodge; Matt Jarzynka, Brady Rasmussen, Loup City; Jake Athens, Wyatt Baxter, Mitch Gude, Aaron Miller, Lourdes Central Catholic; Ethan Lunkwitz, Taylor McKeenan, Garett Schledewitz, Maxwell; Chance Chrisman, Clay Real, McCool Junction; Carson Huenefeld, Danny Stevens, Nebraska Christian; Connor Bentley, Neligh-Oakdale; Kade Kalkowski, Riley Klawitter, Kevin Sokol, Niobrara-Verdigre; Dalton Degas, Omaha Christian Academy; Hayden Cahoy, Logan Kizer, Joel Shafer, Zack Zeleski, Overton; Kordell Glause, Brett Santin, Palmer; Scott Borcher, Pawnee City; Coby Quinn, Tyler Schmonitz, Paxton; Tyson Bolling, Tony Steinkraus, Plainview; Austin Gubbels, Dylan Loberg, Randolph; Wyatt Bell, Miles McDole, Red Cloud; Chris Forney, Manuel Lujan, Ethan Sumner, Shelby-Rising City; Zach Novak, Kyle Pardun, St. Mary’s; Tyler Fear, Sutherland; Dakota Divine, Jack Gibbens, Dexter Griebel, Chett Hinton, Twin Loup.

CLASS D2

Position-Name, School, Height, Weight, Grade

Offense

End-Davis Wieseler, Wynot, 6-1, 185, Sr.

Lineman-Corey Hoelck, Giltner, 6-3, 228, So.

Lineman-Zach Oliver, Shelton, 6-1, 250, Sr.

Lineman-Trevor Ramm, Stuart, 6-0, 215, Sr.

Quarterback-Chaz Dunn, Falls City Sacred Heart, 6-0, 160, Sr.

Back-JJ Oltmer, Humphrey St. Francis, 5-10, 190, Jr.

Back-Garrett Sonderup, Fullerton, 5-9, 170, Jr.

Back-Landon Swedberg, Wallace, 6-0, 165, Sr.

Placekicker-Yianni Haralabidis, Falls City Sacred Heart, 5-10, 135, Sr.

Defense

Lineman-Jarod Fiegener, Falls City Sacred Heart, 6-0, 220, Sr.

Lineman-Chayse Wemhoff, Humphrey St. Francis, 6-3, 210, Jr.

Linebacker-Mason Klingelhoefer, Amherst, 5-11, 170, Sr.

Linebacker-Garrett Poppen, Giltner, 6-0, 217, Sr.

Linebacker-Brandon Schawang, Falls City Sacred Heart, 5-8, 175, Sr.

Back-Alex Brehmer, Lyons-Decatur Northeast, 5-11, 165, Sr.

Back-Alex Kunz, Stuart, 5-10, 175, Jr.

Back-Jackson Sudbeck, Wynot, 5-7, 165, Sr.

Punter-Chris Wenzl, Sterling, 6-1, 207, Sr.

Honorable Mention

Breyden Eckhout, Kris Rasmussen, Amherst; Dusty Chandler, Tyler Chandler, Troy Gilligan, Kylen Thompson, Anselmo-Merna; Andre Berg, Austen Darnell, Aaron Steichen, Carsten Tietz, Bancroft-Rosalie; Robert Edgren, Edgar Estrada, Bertrand; Josh Bittner, Derek Martinson, Cedar Valley; Kyle Dlouhy, Ashton Oakman, Deshler; Jacob Schmeekle, Skyler Werger, Elwood; Sawyer Kean, Daniel Keithley, Austin Malone, Colin Niemeyer, Logan Scheitel, Sean Strasheim, Falls City Sacred Heart; Elliott Epp, Tristan Jackson, Garden County; Jared Hastings, Ben Hinrichs, Justin Joyce, Nick Preissler, Giltner; Tristan Boyce, Ty Ogden, Hampton; Riley Abbott, Hay Springs; Max Hastreiter, Robby Heesacker, Dylan Veik, Humphrey; James Brockhaus, Brandon Weidner, Sam Zach, Humphrey St. Francis; Zach Edwards, Evan Uden, Kenesaw; Dillon Menke, Dan Schroer, Brandon Ward, Lawrence-Nelson; Dylan Brenner, Alex Frerichs, Leyton; Andrew Abramson, Andrew Otting-Crandall, Kelly Thorell, Loomis; David Bishop, Chevy Henneman, Dakota Riecken, Lyons-Decatur Northeast; Ryan Hughes, Alex Quinn, Mead; Chase Barthel, Sage Schmidt, Medicine Valley; Brandon Jackson, Meridian; Garrett Cox, Gideon Monette, Tye Spies, Mullen; Grant Freese, Matt Gibbs, Wesley Jardim, Nebraska Lutheran; Trevor Carlson, Luke Ericson, Eric Hays, Bennett Nelson, Erik Oquist, Osceola; Nathan Davenport, Trevor Polivka, Jeff Riesenberg, Louvell Rogers, Parkview Christian; Jon Kohlscheen, Pleasanton; Bryant Knigge, Potter-Dix; Justin Lee, Sandhills-Thedford; Troy Ebel, Justin Niewohner, Scribner-Snyder; Taryn Hawks, Nate Muhlbach, Dakotah Pollard, Shelton; Kody Benson, Kale Heusman, Sterling; Mason Dexter, Stuart; Angel Boteo, Sumner-Eddyville-Miller; Shane Anders, Jeffery Harms, John Marquardt, Wallace; Brandon Brazel, Tanor McFarland, Dillon Wamberg, Wausa; Shane Farley, Dalton Penny, Wilcox-Hildreth; Caleb Lienemann, Winside.

Huskers Working Through Finals Week

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nebraska_helmetLincoln, Neb. – The Nebraska football team practiced for 90 minutes inside the Hawks Championship Center on Thursday in preparation for its New Year’s Day bowl game against Georgia. Head Coach Bo Pelini spoke to the media following practice, as the Huskers finished their third of five practices this week.

“We have had a good week of practice so far, we started on Saturday and we have worked on through during finals week,” Pelini said. “These guys will wrap up finals tomorrow and we will practice with workouts tomorrow and Saturday. We will let them go for the holidays, and we will get them back here on Christmas night.”

Pelini mentioned that the Huskers have had some pretty good practices since starting Georgia prep last Saturday, noting that the majority of the Husker football team is finally getting healthy.

“I think they have hit the ground running. We were a little bit rusty obviously when we started last Saturday. I think we have picked it up and we have had good tempo and some good practices,” Pelini said. “Our health is getting back together, right now pretty much everyone has been practicing with the exception of Taylor (Martinez).”

Pelini added this about Martinez, who has only played in four games in his senior season.

“He (Martinez) will be out for the game—I should say not 100 percent, but it looks like he will be out for the game,” Pelini said.

With Martinez sidelined with an injury, most likely keeping him out of the bowl game, Pelini added that the situation this season has been tough for Martinez. Pelini said he feels for Martinez, who will most likely have to sit his final game opportunity in a Husker uniform.

“I think it is hard, this whole season has been hard on him and obviously it is not ideal, and not the way you want to see him go out,” Pelini said. “I feel for him, it has been a difficult deal, but he is not 100 percent yet.”

Pelini also discussed Nebraska’s schedule for bowl practice, and how it has fit into the month of December.

“I think for all of our young guys these practices are important, I think I said it is a little bit different schedule than the way the bowls used to be,” Pelini said. “You play so much later—you used to be your season was over in the middle of November so you could almost have a spring practice (Before the bowl game) It isn’t quite like that, the season, you have an extra bye week and it starts later.”

The Huskers and Bulldogs face off Wednesday, Jan. 1 in the Gator Bowl at noon (CST). The game will be televised on ESPN2.

Foo Fighters, Roots to perform Super Bowl weekend

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nfl_logo2011-medNEW YORK (AP) — Foo Fighters, The Roots and Imagine Dragons will perform on a cruise ship ahead of the Super Bowl.

The bands will hit the stage on the Bud Light Hotel New York, which will be docked at Pier 88 in Manhattan on the Hudson River. The Super Bowl will be played Feb. 2 at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

The Roots will perform with Run DMC and Busta Rhymes on Jan. 30, while Grammy-nominated Imagine Dragons will perform a day later.

Foo Fighters will headline the main event on Feb. 1, where Zac Brown Band will also perform.

Fall Out Boy and country singer Jake Owen will play a concert before the Super Bowl.

The cruise ship will offer lodging for 4,000 guests in 1,900 staterooms.

Abdullah Earns AP All-America Honors

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Ameer-Abdullah-Nebraska-Huskers-FootballThe list of honors for Nebraska junior I-back Ameer Abdullah continued to grow on Tuesday, as he was named a third-team All-American by the Associated Press.

Abdullah was one of six running backs to earn All-America honors and he was joined on the third team by Ohio State running back Carlos Hyde. Boston College’s Andre Williams and Arizona’s Ka’Deem Carey were the first-team running backs, while Bishop Sankey of Washington and Auburn’s Tre’ Mason were on the second team.

The 5-9, 190-pound Abdullah has rushed for 1,568 yards this season, while rushing for 100 yards or more in 10 of 12 games. His rushing total is the fifth-best in school history and the most rushing yards by a Nebraska player since the 1997 season when Ahman Green rank for 1,877 yards.

Abdullah’s rushing yardage total lead the Big Ten while his average of 130.7 yards per game ranks second in the conference and seventh in the country. Abdullah has also posted 1,859 all-purpose yards this season, to rank No. 7 on the single-season list in the catgory. He is in position to post just the third 2,000-yard all-purpose yardage season in school history.

Abdullah’s selection marks the fifth straight season Nebraska has had at least one player named to the Associated Press All-America team. Overall, the Huskers have had nine AP All-Americans in the past five seasons.

Abdullah was one of 15 players from the Big Ten Conference named to one of the three AP All-America teams.

Huskers Honored at Annual Football Banquet

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nebraska_helmetJunior I-back Ameer Abdullah led the list of honorees, as the Nebraska football team gathered for its 2013 banquet on Sunday afternoon at the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln.

Abdullah was named the overall Team Most Valuable Player and earned the prestigious Lifter of the Year Award for the second straight year. The 5-9, 190-pound Abdullah is the second player in the past three years to win the Lifter of the Year Award in back-to-back seasons, after Rex Burkhead won the award in 2010 and 2011.

Abdullah was also named a 2013 team captain. The Huskers elected four captains before the start of the season, and Abdullah and senior defensive end Jason Ankrah were announced as additional captains on Sunday. Abdullah and Ankrah joined season-long captainsQuincy Enunwa, Spencer Long, Taylor Martinez and Ciante Evans.

In addition to his role as captain, Enunwa was also named the team’s Offensive MVP, after catching 10 touchdown passes and moving into the top 10 on Nebraska’s career receiving charts. Sophomore defensive end Randy Gregory was voted as the Defensive MVP. The first-year Husker leads the Big Ten with 9.5 sacks, with nine of his sacks in conference play. Senior place-kicker Pat Smith was awarded the Special Teams MVP Award. Smith connected on 11-of-12 field goals in his lone season in Lincoln.

Senior offensive tackle Jeremiah Sirles was announced as the winner of the Chamberlin Trophy. The award dates back to 1967 and is voted on by members of the media, and honors a senior player who has the qualities and dedication of the great Cornhusker tradition.

Senior center Cole Pensick, a Lincoln native and second-generation Husker, was presented the Cletus Fischer Native Son Award, given annually to a senior who is a Nebraska native. The award is named in honor of long-time Nebraska offensive line coach Cletus Fischer.

Senior quarterback Ron Kellogg III was presented the Tom Novak Trophy. The oldest of Nebraska’s senior awards, the Novak Trophy dates back to 1950. The Chamberlin, Native Son and Novak awards will also be honored at the Outland Trophy Award ceremony in Omaha on Jan. 9.

Sophomore receiver Sam Burtch was awarded the Huskers’ 2013 Walk-on MVP Award, while linebacker Courtney Love was named the Scout Team Defensive MVP and I-back Adam Taylor was the Scout Team Offensive MVP.

Award Winners
Team MVP – IB Ameer Abdullah

Offensive MVP – WR Quincy Enunwa

Defensive MVP-DE Randy Gregory

Special Teams MVP-PK Pat Smith

Captains – Offense: WR Quincy Enunwa, OL Spencer Long, QB Taylor Martinez, IB Ameer Abdullah
Defense: DE Jason Anrkah, DB Ciante Evans

Chamberlin Trophy-OT Jeremiah Sirles

Novak Trophy-QB Ron Kellogg III

Fischer Native Son Award –C Cole Pensick

Bobby Reynolds Award-TE Jake Long

Lifter of the Year Award-IB Ameer Abdullah

Walk-on of the Year-WR Sam Burtch

Offensive Scout Team MVP-IB Adam Taylor

Defensive Scout Team MVP-LB Courtney Love

Character Award-WR Taariq Allen, OG Mike Moudy, OL Scott Criss

Pat Clare Award-WR Taariq Allen

Husker Heart Award-OT Brandon Chapek

Burnell Student Manager Scholarship-Kara Leachman

Multiple People Stabbed in Parking Lot After Denver Broncos’ Game

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Sports Authority Field at Mile High Denver BroncosDENVER (AP) — Denver police say at least three people were stabbed in a parking lot at Sports Authority Stadium Field at Mile High after the Broncos’ game last night. They say a fourth person may have been stabbed, but that person left the scene.

Police have several people in custody and are not currently looking for other suspects. None had been formally charged as of just after midnight.

A police spokesman says one of the victims was initially in critical condition, but all are conscious and talking. He describes the scene as “chaotic” and says police are trying to figure out what led up to the fight and whether the men had attended the game.

The Broncos lost the game, 27-20, to the San Diego Chargers.

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