NU hires Newman as pitching coach Jul 4, 2007
Nebraska baseball coach Mike Anderson announced the hiring of Eric Newman as the Huskers' pitching coach on Monday. Newman comes to Nebraska after five years at Dallas Baptist University, serving the last three seasons as head coach. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Newman joins staff Jul 3, 2007
Nebraska baseball coach Mike Anderson announced the hiring of Eric Newman as the Huskers' pitching coach. Newman comes to Nebraska after five years at Dallas Baptist University, serving the last three seasons as head coach of the Patriots program. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Nebraska baseball announces coaching staff changes Jun 16, 2007
- Nebraska baseball coach Mike Anderson said Friday that he will hire a new pitching coach after rearranging coaching responsibilities among his staff. Anderson said assistant coach Andy Sawyers resigned to pursue other opportunities. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
MLB draft depletes NU rotation Jun 15, 2007
The going-going-gone process involving his Nebraska baseball team's pitching staff is well under way. But if you really want to see Mike Anderson bristle, suggest to him that having his staff decimated by last week's Major League Baseball Draft means the Huskers will have a bunch of launching pads on the mound next season. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
NU disappointed, but proud of tenacity Jun 6, 2007
Sapped by a full day in the Arizona sun, and tapped out in pitching, the Nebraska baseball team bowed out of the NCAA regional Sunday night with the kind of fight Mike Anderson could appreciate. On Sunday afternoon, the Huskers, who came in as the third of four seeds, had eliminated their second opponent, UC Riverside. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Bullets go 1-2 at Seward Tourney Jun 5, 2007
COLUMBUS The Columbus Baseball Association is sponsoring the Nebraska Baseball Academy's return to Columbus this summer. It will offer a youth camp June 18 at Pawnee Park Field. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Dorn, Huskers advance to face ASU Jun 4, 2007
"Johnny's effort was one of the best and guttiest performances in Nebraska baseball history," Nebraska coach Mike Anderson said. "For this situation and being in this stage of the NCAA Regional, what he did for us today was truly remarkable. He not only went out there and got us the win, but also allowed us to rest our bullpen for tonight's game. As a coach, you can not ask for any more than that from one of your team leaders in this type of situation."Anderson said the key for Dorn was to... (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Scouting the Tempe Regional: Nebraska Jun 2, 2007
The Nebraska baseball team will open up play in the Tempe Regional this afternoon against No. 2 seeded UC Irvine. NU head coach Mike Anderson has decided to start junior Luke Wertz in today's regional game and save junior ace Tony Watson for Saturdayhere is a complete breakdown of the Huskers heading into regional play. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Cox Won't Carry Creighton Game Jun 2, 2007
The Nebraska baseball team is in Tempe, Ariz. making its eighth NCAA regional appearance in nine years. (7 KETV Omaha)
NU hopes to heat up in Arizona May 30, 2007
Now we ll really see how the Nebraska baseball team handles the heat. The 30-25 Huskers learned Monday that they d been sent to the Tempe (Ariz. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Huskers And Jays Set For NCAA Baseball Tournament Play May 30, 2007
The Nebraska baseball team will make its eighth NCAA Regional appearance in the last nine years when the Huskers open play Friday at the NCAA Regional tournament in Tempe, Arizona. The Huskers (30-25), who finished fourth in the Big 12, will take on Big West Conference champion UC Riverside (37-19) in Fridays first match-up at 4 p.m. (central) from Winkles Field-Packard Stadium at Brock Ballpark. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Huskers heading to Arizona for regional May 29, 2007
The Nebraska baseball team will make its eighth NCAA Regional appearance in the last nine years this week, as the Huskers will travel to Arizona for the NCAA Tempe Regional. The Huskers (30-25), who finished fourth in the Big 12, will take on Big West Conference champion UC Riverside (37-19) in Friday's first match-up at 4 p.m. (CDT) from Winkles Field-Packard Stadium at Brock Ballpark in Tempe, Ariz. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Nebraska falls to Texas in tourney May 27, 2007
OKLAHOMA CITY The Nebraska baseball team exited Bricktown Ballpark on Saturday naturally disappointed it hadn't made a couple more plays against fifth-ranked Texas in the Big 12 Conference Tournament. At the same time, the Huskers came away from their 5-4 loss believing they've created some momentum for a NCAA regional despite missing a chance to play in today's tournament final. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Belfonte makes impact as freshman May 26, 2007
In a season that's had its ups and downs, the play of the 5-foot-10 rightfielder has been one of the constant bright spots for a Nebraska baseball team that's trying to scratch out a few more wins this week at the Big 12 Conference Tournament in Oklahoma City. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Huskers scrap for win against Kansas May 22, 2007
For a Nebraska baseball team that has struggled all year to find a consistent rhythm, this makes perfect sense. Collect a season-low three hits and walk away from your regular-season finale against Kansas with a 4-2 victory that leaves you above. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Husker baseball has another must win series vs. KU May 19, 2007
If the Nebraska baseball team has a Big 12 series sweep in its bag, this weekend would definitely be a good time to pull it out. The Huskers, 27-22 overall and 12-12 in Big 12 Conference play, have yet to post a conference series sweep this season. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Husker baseball team still has \'hope\' May 18, 2007
Despite winning just five of its past 13 games and going 2-4 so far in the month of May, the Nebraska baseball team remains optimistic about its chances of earning a berth in next month's NCAA Tournament. The Huskers, who saw their record slip to 27-22 with a disappointing loss to Creighton Tuesday night before 18,316 fans at Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, say they aren't ready to throw in the towel on a season that has failed to live up to preseason expectations. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Huskers grab big win over Baylor May 13, 2007
LINCOLN Mike Anderson vowed that there was plenty of appetite left in a Nebraska baseball team that looked sick to its stomach while losing to Baylor 9-2 Friday night. It took the Huskers one day to prove their coach right. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Huskers fall to Coastal Carolina May 5, 2007
Jeff Tezak went 2-for-4 with an RBI, but it was not enough, as the Nebraska baseball team fell to No. 18 Coastal Carolina, 8-3, Friday evening at Hawks Field. The Chanticleers (37-9) took advantage of Nebraska starter Tony Watson's early struggles, jumping to a 5-1 lead after three and a half innings en route to victory. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
KSU scores 7 in 10th to avoid sweep Apr 30, 2007
The Nebraska baseball team gave up the tying run with two outs in the eighth inning, before surrendering seven runs in the 10th to fall to Kansas State, 8-2, at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park on Sunday afternoon. Kansas State avoided a three-game sweep at the hands of the Huskers with the come-from-behind win. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Texas scores 4 in second to defeat Huskers, 6-2 Apr 23, 2007
Andy Gerch had three hits and drove in a pair of runs, but it was not enough, as the Nebraska baseball team fell to Texas, 6-2, in the series finale Sunday afternoon at Hawks Field in front of a national television audience. Gerch's two-run first-inning single highlighted a 3-for-4 afternoon for the junior left fielder, but it would be the only offense the Huskers would muster against the Longhorn pitching staff on a windy and rainy Sunday afternoon. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Horns find Sunday magic in 6-2 win Apr 23, 2007
The Nebraska baseball team, the Cornhusker fans and the Lincoln weather did all they could to distract the No. 5 Texas Longhorns (33-12, 14-4) this weekend. However, the Big 12 leading Horns overcame all obstacles to defeat the Nebraska Cornhuskers 6-2 Sunday afternoon at Hawks Field in Lincoln to win the series. (Texas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Texas defeats Huskers to even series Apr 22, 2007
After opening a three-game series with a 7-0 win over No. 4 Texas on Friday, the Nebraska baseball team owned a 4-2 lead after three before the Longhorns rallied for five runs in the fourth and fifth innings on their way to an 8-4 win over the Huskers at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park on Saturday. Playing in front of the fourth-largest crowd in Hawks Field history with 8,656 fans and an FSN national television audience, the Huskers used a three-run third inning to carry a 4-2 lead into the fourth... (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Watson, Huskers blank Texas Apr 22, 2007
LINCOLN Behind a two-hit shutout from All-American Tony Watson and a career-high four hits from All-American Ryan Wehrle, the Nebraska baseball team posted a 7-0 shutout over fourth-ranked Texas in front of a near-capacity crowd of 8,419 at Hawks Field Friday night. Watson, 4-2, was nearly flawless against the league-leading Longhorns, allowing just four runners to reach all night en route to his second complete game in three starts. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Huskers hope to make up some ground this weekend Apr 21, 2007
Still stinging from Tuesday night's 2-1 loss to intrastate rival Creighton, the Nebraska baseball team returns to Big 12 Conference action Friday evening against league-leading Texas. The Longhorns, ranked No. 5 nationally in this week's Baseball America poll, bring a 31-11 overall record and league-leading 12-3 Big mark to Hawks Field Haymarket Park. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Watson, Wehrle lead Huskers to 7-0 victory Apr 21, 2007
Behind a two-hit shutout from All-American Tony Watson and a career-high four hits from All-American Ryan Wehrle, the Nebraska baseball team posted a 7-0 shutout over fourth-ranked Texas in front of a near-capacity crowd of 8,419 at Hawks Field Friday night. Watson (4-2) was nearly flawless against the league-leading Longhorns, allowing just four runners to reach all night, including just two in scoring position, en route to his second complete game in three starts. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Brown heats up at right time for NU Apr 20, 2007
Ireally knew nothing about Nebraska baseball until he was my coach and showed us highlight tapes from when he played here, Brown said. You get a feel for things and it just worked out. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
NU escapes with victory against Iowa Apr 12, 2007
What s a Nebraska baseball game against Iowa without a little late-inning drama. Tuesday night, as the drizzle falling in Haymarket Park turned into a steady rain, the Huskers nearly let a four-run ninth-inning lead wash away before holding off the Hawkeyes 7-6. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Q&A with the Royals' Alex Gordon Apr 10, 2007
MLB.com: Do you still follow Nebraska baseball. Gordon: I keep up with them. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Soltero takes pride in academy Apr 8, 2007
Anderson asked him if he was interested in being an elite instructor on the Nebraska Baseball Academy ... Saul Soltero, shown above on the far right during Baseball 101 in January, is currently in his second year as the elite instructor on pitching for the Nebraska Baseball Academy ... The purpose of the Nebraska Baseball Academy is to help athletes develop a positive attitude about themselves and the game of baseball. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Huskers lose 9-0 lead, then rally to win Apr 4, 2007
Andrew Brown's eighth-inning double broke a 10-all tie, as the Nebraska baseball team held on for a wild 12-10 victory over Creighton in front of a chilled crowd of 6,524 Tuesday evening at Rosenblatt Stadium. Brown, who went 2-for-4 with pair of doubles and two RBIs, gave Nebraska (17-11) the lead for good, sending a 1-2 pitch from Creighton closer Andy Masten into left, scoring Ryan Wehrle with the go-ahead run. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Last at-bat run dooms Huskers yet again Apr 2, 2007
COLLEGE STATION, Texas The Nebraska baseball team's up-and-down 2007 season reached a new stage at Olsen Field here Sunday. The stage of protest. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
A&M's six-run second too much for Huskers Apr 1, 2007
COLLEGE STATION, Texas Jake Opitz went 2-for-5 with a pair of RBIs, but the Nebraska baseball team could not overcome Texas Ax-run second inning, falling to the Aggies, 8-5, Saturday afternoon at Olsen Field. Opitz and Andy Gerch had two hits apiece for the Huskers (16-10, 3-5 Big 12), who jumped out to a 3-0 lead before the Aggies took the lead for good with six runs off of Nebraska starter Charlie Shirek. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Huskers hope to get on track this weekend Mar 31, 2007
Hoping to win their first Big 12 Conference series in three tries, the Nebraska baseball team travels to College Station this weekend to take on No. 14-ranked Texas Ae Huskers and Aggies open their series Friday with a 6:30 p.m. game at Olsen Field. Afternoon games are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Lineman Mike Smith puts baseball on hold Mar 30, 2007
had actually discussed the possibility of playing both sports with members of the Nebraska baseball staff. however, Smith's move to the o-line has changed his plans. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Nebraska nipped by Tigers at home again Mar 25, 2007
LINCOLN The heated fifth-inning moment at Haymarket Park on Saturday would have been enough to melt most Nebraska baseball opponents. But in Missouri, the Huskers were dealing with the nation's hottest team, so guess what. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Huskers need big weekend against Missouri Mar 24, 2007
The Nebraska baseball team finally gets to spend a weekend at home when the Huskers host Missouri in Big 12 Conference action Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon at Hawks Field Haymarket Park. The Huskers opened the season playing 16 of their first 17 games on the road trips. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tezak steps up for Nebraska Mar 24, 2007
One of the bright spots for the Nebraska baseball team in the first month of the season has been the play of newcomer Jeff Tezak. The junior from Poway, Calif. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Balanced effort sparks NU to shutout Mar 22, 2007
LINCOLN This was the kind of tuneup the Nebraska baseball team needed entering this weekend's home series against Missouri. While blanking Western Illinois 8-0 Wednesday afternoon, the Huskers got 5 2/3 innings of two-hit ball from sophomore pitcher Drew Bowman, a notable performance from center fielder Bryce Nimmo in his first action in 10 games, and even a 1-for-3, two-walk, two-run day from struggling shortstop Ryan Wehrle. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Husker open up Big 12 play at Texas Tech Mar 16, 2007
The start of the conference season won't stop the No. 16-ranked Nebraska baseball team from taking another weekend road trip. The 9-5 Huskers begin their Big 12 Conference schedule this week at Texas Tech, taking on the 15-7 Red Raiders in a rare Thursday-Friday-Saturday series. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Husker Baseball team pushed back an extra day Mar 2, 2007
The Nebraska baseball team is adding to its frequent flyer account again this weekend when the Huskers travel to Deland, Fla. for the Stetson Invitational Tournament. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
No. 7 NU escapes FAU in Houston Feb 26, 2007
HOUSTON Jake Mort hit a fifth-inning sacrifice fly and Craig Corriston belted a solo home run in the sixth to help the seventh-ranked Nebraska baseball team hold off Florida Atlantic 8-7 on Sunday at the Rice Invitational in Houston. The Huskers (5-2) led 8-6 after Corriston's blast, but the Owls closed the gap on a home run by Alex Silversmith. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Huskers hold off Florida Atlantic Feb 26, 2007
HOUSTON, Texas Ryan Wehrle went 2-for-4 and drove in three runs, while four relievers combined on three innings of shutout relief, helping the seventh-ranked Nebraska baseball team to an 8-7 victory over No. 27 Florida Atlantic Sunday afternoon at the Rice Invitational. Wehrle belted his second homer of the year to highlight NU's 13-hit outburst, while Andrew Brown and Andy Gerch enjoyed three-hit days for NU, which improved to 5-2 on the season and closed the tournament with a 2-1 record. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Rice rallies to defeat Huskers 9-5 Feb 25, 2007
HOUSTON, Texas The seventh-ranked Nebraska baseball team jumped to a five-run lead against No. 6 Rice, but could not hold on, as the Owls rallied for a 9-5 victory the Rice Invitational Saturday at Reckling Park. The Owls, who improved to 8-4 on the season, took control of the contest with six runs in the fourth, taking advantage of a costly error and several defensive lapses by Nebraska (4-2) in the frame. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Ready for the challenge Feb 23, 2007
It's back to Texas for the Nebraska baseball team. After posting a 3-1 record to open the season last weekend at a tournament in Arlington, Texas, the Huskers, ranked as high as No. 7 in the national polls, return to the Lone Star State this week for their annual appearance in the Rice Invitational. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Transfers find home with Nebraska baseball team Feb 22, 2007
No wonder they love battling for playing time at third base for the Nebraska baseball team. But what's really driving the two junior college transfers both of whom look to build on impressive debuts at this weekend's Rice Invitational is an unabashed gratefulness for having the opportunity to play for the Huskers. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Huskers hold on for second victory Feb 18, 2007
ARLINGTON, Texas The seventh-ranked Nebraska baseball team relied on an opportunistic offense and a stout bullpen to hold off UT-Arlington, 5-4, at the UTA Hilton Invitational at Clay Gould Ballpark on Saturday. The Huskers, who improved to 2-1 on the season, raced to a 4-0 lead and held on as relievers Dan Jennings, Zach Herr and Erik Bird held off a flurry of late-inning comebacks by the Mavericks. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
The wait is over Feb 16, 2007
The wait is finally over for the Nebraska baseball team. Coach Mike Anderson's Huskers, ranked as high as No. 7 in the latest college baseball polls, open their 2007 season this weekend in Texas at the Hilton Arlington UTA Invitational. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Weber looks to fit in with NU Feb 16, 2007
LINCOLN Thad Weber is an unrecognizable face on the Nebraska baseball team, and yet his first contributions could loom bigger than those made by the Huskers poster boys preseason All-Americans Ryan Wehrle and pitcher Tony Watson. That s right. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Whatever our relationship status on Valentine's Day 2007, all of SportsNation can agree that we all love sports. Feb 15, 2007
Meeting When Kyle Lindeman and his brother couldn't answer a question about who had scored in the Nebraska baseball game, a frustrated Kacie Meyers rattled through the lineup. Kyle was so taken with his waitress that he came back to the bar where Kacie worked a week later with tickets to the College World Series, their first date. (ESPN -- College Football)
Newcomers key to NU season Feb 12, 2007
The return of two All-American starting pitchers, three all-conference infielders and an experienced outfield has created high expectations for the 2007 Nebraska baseball team, but NU coach Mike Anderson believes the development of some of his younger players will be the ultimate key to the Husker season. Sign in here if you already have a username and password to any service on the Rivals. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Lanning ready to take over as catcher Feb 9, 2007
LINCOLN Jeff Christy came to the Nebraska baseball program two seasons ago as an insurance policy at catcher. He left last June as a sixth-round pick in the major-league draft. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Itchin\' to get outside Feb 9, 2007
Nebraska baseball players and coaches are grateful to have a state-of-the-art facility like the Hawks Championship Center to practice in when the mid-winter temperatures are hovering in the teens and single digits, but the Huskers admit that they're ready to take their game outdoors. The team has been confined to the Hawks Center since opening preseason drills on Jan. 19. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Watson, Wehrle return key for NU Feb 6, 2007
LINCOLN From now on, Nebraska baseball coach Mike Anderson might as well refer to Tony Watson and Ryan Wehrle as The Package Deal. Never mind their different personalities like the fact that Watson, a left-handed pitcher, is quick to verbally jab a teammate he thinks is dogging it in practice, while Wehrle, an infielder, prefers a world of silence. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Huskers hoping for more pop in their bats in '07 Feb 6, 2007
LINCOLN (AP) Nebraska baseball coach Mike Anderson on Monday compared his team's collapse in last year's NCAA regional to the New York Yankees' offensive struggles in the 2006 American League playoffs, but said he likes his chances if Nebraska hosts another regional in June. like our chances again if we're sitting in a regional with a high RPI, Anderson said. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Edlefsen sells coaches on a move to the mound Jan 26, 2007
LINCOLN Far away from the Nebraska baseball team last summer, playing for Duluth, Minn. in the collegiate Northwoods League, Steve Edlefsen became a pitcher. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Huskers bring out the bats and balls Jan 21, 2007
The Nebraska baseball team officially kicked off its 2007 campaign Friday afternoon with a workout under the spacious, climate-controlled surroundings of the Hawks Championship Center. The Huskers broke out the bats and balls for the first practice of the season with high expectations for another run at the Big 12 Conference championship and a NCAA Tournament berth. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Choosing a lineup isn't easy for Nebraska's Anderson Jan 16, 2007
Lee Enterprises photo by Robert Becker Nebraska baseball coach Mike Anderson must manage scholarships, positions and other factors when putting together a lineup. In Anderson's 13 years, NU has never had a player on full scholarship. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
