1980 Nebraska Cornhuskers Football Roster
| # |
Name |
Pos |
Ht |
Wt | Year |
Hometown |
Previous School |
| 1 |
Scott Gemar |
Punter |
6' 3'' |
200 lbs | Senior |
Sutton, Neb. |
|
| 2 |
Jeff Krejci |
Defensive Back |
6' 0'' |
175 lbs | Junior |
Schuyler, Neb. |
|
| 3 |
Pat Larsen |
Defensive Back |
6' 0'' |
183 lbs | Sophomore |
Fullerton, Neb. |
Fullerton |
| 4 |
Warren Bell |
Defensive Back |
5' 9'' |
174 lbs | Sophomore |
Abbottson, Calif. |
|
| 5 |
Rodney Lewis |
Defensive Back |
6' 0'' |
189 lbs | Junior |
Minneapolis, Minn. |
|
| 6 |
Sammy Sims |
Defensive Back |
6' 0'' |
184 lbs | Junior |
Lubbock, Texas |
|
| 7 |
Ricky Simmons |
Wingback |
5' 11'' |
160 lbs | Sophomore |
Greenville, Texas |
Greenville |
| 8 |
Nate Mason |
Quarterback |
6' 1'' |
185 lbs | Sophomore |
Greenville, Texas |
Greenville |
| 9 |
Russell Gary |
Defensive Back |
5' 11'' |
197 lbs | Senior |
Minneapolis, Minn. |
|
| 11 |
Jeff Quinn |
Quarterback |
6' 3'' |
206 lbs | Senior |
Ord, Neb. |
|
| 12 |
Jarvis Redwine |
I Back |
5' 11'' |
204 lbs | Senior |
Inglewood, Calif. |
|
| 14 |
Brian Iodence |
Defensive Back |
5' 10'' |
175 lbs | Junior |
Hemingford, Neb. |
|
| 15 |
Ric Lindquist |
Defensive Back |
5' 10'' |
179 lbs | Junior |
Plattsmouth, Neb. |
|
| 16 |
Phil Trent |
Defensive Back |
6' 0'' |
185 lbs | Sophomore |
Albuquerque, N.M. |
|
| 17 |
Mark Mauer |
Quarterback |
6' 1'' |
191 lbs | Junior |
St. Paul, Minn. |
|
| 19 |
Bruce Mathison |
Quarterback |
6' 3'' |
205 lbs | Sophomore |
Superior, Wis. |
Superior |
| 21 |
Roger Craig |
I Back |
6' 2'' |
204 lbs | Sophomore |
Davenport, Iowa |
Central |
| 23 |
Tim Holbrook |
Defensive Back |
5' 9'' |
178 lbs | Sophomore |
Lexington, Neb. |
Lexington |
| 24 |
Tim McCrady |
Wingback |
5' 9'' |
172 lbs | Senior |
Plainview, Neb. |
|
| 26 |
Dan Fischer |
Defensive Back |
5' 9'' |
177 lbs | Sophomore |
Lincoln, Neb. |
|
| 27 |
Randy Landwehr |
I Back |
6' 0'' |
203 lbs | Junior |
Dunbar, Neb. |
|
| 28 |
Todd Brown |
Split End |
6' 1'' |
167 lbs | Sophomore |
Holdrege, Neb. |
Holdrege |
| 28 |
David Liegl |
Defensive Back |
5' 8'' |
170 lbs | Senior |
Central City, Neb. |
|
| 30 |
Craig Johnson |
I Back |
6' 1'' |
196 lbs | Senior |
Omaha, Neb. |
|
| 32 |
Dave McCue |
Wingback |
5' 10'' |
178 lbs | Sophomore |
Alma, Neb. |
|
| 33 |
Anthony Steels |
Wingback |
5' 9'' |
195 lbs | Junior |
Sacramento, Calif. |
|
| 34 |
Andy Means |
Defensive Back |
6' 0'' |
187 lbs | Senior |
Holdrege, Neb. |
|
| 35 |
Steve Damkroger |
Linebacker |
6' 0'' |
227 lbs | Sophomore |
Lincoln, Neb. |
Northeast |
| 37 |
L.G. Searcey |
Defensive Back |
6' 1'' |
183 lbs | Junior |
Wymore, Neb. |
|
| 38 |
Kris Van Norman |
Defensive Back |
6' 1'' |
191 lbs | Sophomore |
Minden, Neb. |
Minden |
| 39 |
Andra Franklin |
Fullback |
5' 10'' |
228 lbs | Senior |
Anniston, Ala. |
|
| 41 |
Kim Baker |
Linebacker |
6' 3'' |
219 lbs | Senior |
York, Neb. |
|
| 42 |
Mark Moravec |
Fullback |
6' 2'' |
200 lbs | Sophomore |
David City, Neb. |
Aquinas |
| 43 |
Phil Bates |
Fullback |
6' 1'' |
211 lbs | Sophomore |
Omaha, Neb. |
|
| 44 |
Jim Kotera |
Fullback |
6' 0'' |
205 lbs | Senior |
Bellevue, Neb. |
|
| 45 |
Steve McWhirter |
Linebacker |
6' 2'' |
| Sophomore |
Fairfield, Iowa |
Fairfield |
| 48 |
Brent Evans |
Linebacker |
6' 2'' |
227 lbs | Junior |
Chesterfield, Mo. |
Hazelwood West |
| 49 |
Kevin Seibel |
Punter/Place-Kicker |
6' 1'' |
230 lbs | Sophomore |
Vermillion, S.D. |
Vermillion |
| 50 |
Dave Rimington |
Center |
6' 0'' |
248 lbs | Sophomore |
Omaha, Neb. |
Omaha South |
| 52 |
Trey DeLoach |
Center |
6' 2'' |
231 lbs | Senior |
Papillion, Neb. |
|
| 53 |
Randy Schleusener |
Offensive Guard |
6' 7'' |
242 lbs | Senior |
Rapid City, S.D. |
|
| 55 |
Brad Johnson |
Center |
6' 4'' |
235 lbs | Sophomore |
Harvard, Neb. |
Harvard |
| 57 |
Jeff Kwapick |
Offensive Tackle |
6' 3'' |
253 lbs | Sophomore |
Circle Pines, Minn. |
Centennial |
| 58 |
Matt Brandl |
Offensive Guard |
6' 3'' |
249 lbs | Sophomore |
Humphrey, Neb. |
|
| 59 |
Curt Hineline |
Middle Guard |
6' 3'' |
242 lbs | Junior |
Bellevue, Wash. |
|
| 61 |
Mike Keeler |
Defensive Tackle |
6' 4'' |
244 lbs | Sophomore |
Omaha, Neb. |
Burke |
| 62 |
Dennis Wees |
Middle Guard |
6' 0'' |
218 lbs | Sophomore |
Omaha, Neb. |
|
| 63 |
David Clark |
Defensive Tackle |
6' 3'' |
246 lbs | Senior |
Odessa, Texas |
|
| 64 |
Joe Adams |
Offensive Guard |
6' 5'' |
240 lbs | Senior |
Bellevue, Neb. |
|
| 65 |
Randy Theiss |
Offensive Tackle |
6' 5'' |
257 lbs | Sophomore |
St. Louis, Mo. |
Lindbergh |
| 66 |
Brent Williams |
Linebacker |
6' 0'' |
227 lbs | Senior |
Los Angeles, Calif. |
|
| 67 |
Jack Lonowski |
Defensive Tackle |
6' 2'' |
242 lbs | Junior |
Stromsburg, Neb. |
|
| 68 |
Mike Mandelko |
Offensive Guard |
6' 3'' |
242 lbs | Sophomore |
Lexington, Neb. |
Lexington |
| 69 |
Kurt Glathar |
Offensive Guard |
6' 3'' |
237 lbs | Sophomore |
Lincoln, Neb. |
Lincoln High |
| 70 |
Gary England |
Offensive Guard |
6' 3'' |
252 lbs | Senior |
Salt Lake City, Utah |
|
| 71 |
Bruce Lingenfelter |
Offensive Guard |
6' 3'' |
248 lbs | Junior |
Plainview, Neb. |
|
| 72 |
Peter Boll |
Offensive Tackle |
6' 5'' |
226 lbs | Sophomore |
Chattanooga, Tenn. |
|
| 73 |
Dan Hurley |
Offensive Tackle |
6' 3'' |
263 lbs | Junior |
Omaha, Neb. |
|
| 74 |
Jeff Merrell |
Middle Guard |
6' 4'' |
248 lbs | Sophomore |
Huntsville, Ala. |
Butler |
| 75 |
Henry Waechter |
Defensive Tackle |
6' 7'' |
256 lbs | Junior |
Epworth, Iowa |
|
| 76 |
Mike Bruce |
Offensive Tackle |
6' 7'' |
255 lbs | Senior |
Omaha, Neb. |
|
| 77 |
Randy Florell |
Linebacker |
6' 2'' |
235 lbs | Junior |
Holdrege, Neb. |
|
| 78 |
Tom Carlstrom |
Offensive Tackle |
6' 5'' |
257 lbs | Junior |
Polk, Neb. |
|
| 80 |
Jamie Williams |
Tight End |
6' 5'' |
221 lbs | Sophomore |
Davenport, Iowa |
Central |
| 81 |
Todd Spratte |
Defensive End |
6' 4'' |
218 lbs | Sophomore |
Rochester, Minn. |
|
| 82 |
Steve Davies |
Tight End |
6' 3'' |
235 lbs | Senior |
Murray, Utah |
|
| 83 |
Dick Peterson |
Tight End |
6' 2'' |
199 lbs | Junior |
Madison, Neb. |
|
| 84 |
Dan Hill |
Tight End |
6' 4'' |
224 lbs | Sophomore |
Falls City, Neb. |
Sacred Heart |
| 85 |
Donnie Bess |
Defensive End |
6' 5'' |
228 lbs | Junior |
Flat River, Mo. |
|
| 87 |
Jeff Finn |
Tight End |
6' 6'' |
230 lbs | Senior |
Grand Island, Neb. |
|
| 88 |
Scott Woodard |
Split End |
5' 9'' |
165 lbs | Senior |
Papillion, Neb. |
|
| 89 |
Mitch Krenk |
Tight End |
6' 3'' |
208 lbs | Sophomore |
Nebraska City, Neb. |
Nebraska City |
| 90 |
Bill Van Lent |
Defensive Tackle |
6' 4'' |
222 lbs | Sophomore |
Columbus, Neb. |
|
| 91 |
Darwin Miles |
Defensive End |
6' 0'' |
201 lbs | Sophomore |
Omaha, Neb. |
|
| 92 |
Derrie Nelson |
Defensive End |
6' 2'' |
220 lbs | Senior |
Fairmont, Neb. |
|
| 93 |
Tom Gdowski |
Defensive Tackle |
6' 4'' |
240 lbs | Sophomore |
Fullerton, Neb. |
Fullerton |
| 94 |
Daryl Holmes |
Defensive End |
6' 3'' |
203 lbs | Senior |
Chicago, Ill. |
|
| 95 |
John Noonan |
Split End |
6' 2'' |
189 lbs | Senior |
Omaha, Neb. |
|
| 96 |
Jimmy Williams |
Defensive End |
6' 3'' |
216 lbs | Junior |
Washington, D.C. |
|
| 97 |
Toby Williams |
Defensive Tackle |
6' 4'' |
244 lbs | Sophomore |
Washington, D.C. |
Wilson |
| 98 |
Dan Lindstrom |
Defensive End |
6' 2'' |
209 lbs | Senior |
Oakland, Neb. |
|
| 99 |
Dave Stromath |
Defensive Tackle |
6' 5'' |
241 lbs | Junior |
Millard, Neb. |
|
|
Tim Alberico |
Split End |
6' 2'' |
195 lbs | Sophomore |
Ralston, Neb. |
|
|
Robert Alven |
Offensive Guard |
5' 10'' |
244 lbs | Sophomore |
Dallas, Texas |
|
|
Jimmy Austin |
I Back |
6' 1'' |
207 lbs | Sophomore |
Miami, Fla. |
|
|
Ed Barnes |
Linebacker |
6' 0'' |
229 lbs | Sophomore |
Littleton, Colo. |
|
|
Steve Bauer |
Defensive Back |
6' 1'' |
189 lbs | Sophomore |
Grand Island, Neb. |
|
|
Rick Beaudin |
Middle Guard |
5' 11'' |
204 lbs | Sophomore |
Omaha, Neb. |
|
|
John Beideck |
Center |
6' 4'' |
249 lbs | Sophomore |
McCook, Neb. |
|
|
Tim Bergkamp |
Place Kicker |
6' 2'' |
183 lbs | Senior |
Pretty Prairie, Kan. |
|
|
Steve Brown |
Defensive End |
6' 3'' |
192 lbs | Sophomore |
Lincoln, Neb. |
|
|
Tim Brungardt |
I Back |
6' 0'' |
195 lbs | Sophomore |
Norfolk, Neb. |
Norfolk Catholic |
|
Rick Chandler |
Linebacker |
6' 1'' |
218 lbs | Sophomore |
Ralston, Neb. |
|
|
Bill Cook |
Defensive Tackle |
6' 6'' |
227 lbs | Sophomore |
Beatrice, Neb. |
|
|
Jim Corbeil |
Defensive Back |
6' 1'' |
214 lbs | Sophomore |
Oak Park, Ill. |
|
|
Tom Curry |
Wingback |
5' 9'' |
152 lbs | Sophomore |
Lincoln, Neb. |
|
|
Richard Daniels |
Defensive Back |
5' 11'' |
193 lbs | Sophomore |
Ocean Springs, Miss. |
|
|
Robin Derr |
Middle Guard |
6' 1'' |
225 lbs | Sophomore |
Lincoln, Neb. |
|
|
Doug Dhein |
Offensive Tackle |
6' 6'' |
225 lbs | Sophomore |
Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. |
|
|
Rex Eberspacher |
Place Kicker |
6' 0'' |
187 lbs | Sophomore |
Friend, Neb. |
|
|
Monte Engebritson |
Tight End |
6' 2'' |
202 lbs | Sophomore |
Hastings, Neb. |
Hastings |
|
Tony Felici |
Defensive End |
6' 2'' |
196 lbs | Sophomore |
Omaha, Neb. |
Central |
|
Russell Frazier |
Quarterback |
6' 2'' |
193 lbs | Sophomore |
Omaha, Neb. |
|
|
David Haase |
Quarterback |
6' 0'' |
178 lbs | Sophomore |
Aurora, Neb. |
Aurora |
|
Mark Hagerman |
Place Kicker |
5' 10'' |
184 lbs | Sophomore |
Ainsworth, Neb. |
Ainsworth |
|
Bob Hansman |
Linebacker |
6' 0'' |
214 lbs | Sophomore |
Omaha, Neb. |
|
|
John Heath |
Linebacker |
6' 0'' |
223 lbs | Sophomore |
King City, Mo. |
|
|
Dennis Hendricks |
Offensive Guard |
6' 2'' |
244 lbs | Junior |
Ogallala, Neb. |
|
|
Doug Herrmann |
Defensive Tackle |
6' 4'' |
244 lbs | Sophomore |
Custer, S.D. |
Custer |
|
Tom Hinds |
Offensive Guard |
6' 0'' |
227 lbs | Sophomore |
South Sioux City, Neb. |
|
|
Craig Holmon |
Fullback |
6' 4'' |
222 lbs | Sophomore |
Omaha, Neb. |
|
|
Randy Huebert |
Wingback |
6' 0'' |
179 lbs | Junior |
Henderson, Neb. |
Henderson |
|
Jim Jeffries |
Defensive Back |
6' 0'' |
187 lbs | Freshman |
Grand Island, Neb. |
Grand Island |
|
Donnie Kirk |
Place Kicker |
5' 11'' |
184 lbs | Junior |
Shawnee, Kan. |
|
|
Eric Knoll |
Quarterback |
6' 4'' |
197 lbs | Sophomore |
Littleton, Colo. |
|
|
Scott Lindstrom |
Middle Guard |
5' 8'' |
218 lbs | Sophomore |
Oakland, Neb. |
|
|
Allen Lyday |
Defensive Back |
5' 11'' |
178 lbs | Sophomore |
Wichita, Kan. |
South |
|
Ricky Mann |
Defensive Back |
5' 9'' |
178 lbs | Sophomore |
Miami, Fla. |
|
|
Mike McElroy |
Center |
6' 6'' |
216 lbs | Sophomore |
Grand Island, Neb. |
|
|
Kurt Mortensen |
Defensive Back |
5' 9'' |
152 lbs | Sophomore |
Lincoln, Neb. |
|
|
Brad Muehling |
Center |
6' 0'' |
201 lbs | Sophomore |
Lincoln, Neb. |
Southeast |
|
Jim Murphy |
Defensive Back |
6' 0'' |
178 lbs | Sophomore |
Lexington, Neb. |
Lexington |
|
Eddie Neil |
Place Kicker |
5' 8'' |
186 lbs | Sophomore |
Pasadena, Calif. |
|
|
Allan O'Hearn |
Place Kicker |
5' 11'' |
154 lbs | Sophomore |
Kansas City, Kan. |
|
|
Keith Owen |
Defensive Back |
5' 10'' |
169 lbs | Sophomore |
Neosho, Mo. |
|
|
Bill Patterson |
I Back |
5' 7'' |
185 lbs | Sophomore |
Omaha, Neb. |
|
|
Wade Praeuner |
Defensive End |
6' 0'' |
199 lbs | Sophomore |
Battle Creek, Neb. |
Battle Creek |
|
Scott Raridon |
Offensive Tackle |
6' 4'' |
252 lbs | Sophomore |
Mason City, Iowa |
Mason City |
|
Dave Ridder |
Defensive Tackle |
6' 2'' |
200 lbs | Sophomore |
West Point, Neb. |
Central Catholic |
|
Dennis Rogan |
I Back |
6' 0'' |
180 lbs | Sophomore |
Colorado Springs, Colo. |
|
|
Kym Rush |
Defensive Tackle |
6' 6'' |
218 lbs | Sophomore |
Axtell, Neb. |
|
|
John Santin |
Linebacker |
6' 1'' |
218 lbs | Sophomore |
Central City, Neb. |
|
|
Dan Schmuecker |
Offensive Tackle |
6' 6'' |
266 lbs | Sophomore |
Omaha, Neb. |
|
|
Lynn Schoening |
Place Kicker |
5' 6'' |
148 lbs | Sophomore |
Sioux City, Iowa |
|
|
Mike Sculley |
Middle Guard |
6' 2'' |
216 lbs | Junior |
Elwood, Neb. |
|
|
John Sherlock |
Offensive Guard |
6' 2'' |
245 lbs | Sophomore |
Omaha, Neb. |
South |
|
Scott Sherry |
Defensive End |
6' 3'' |
196 lbs | Junior |
Ralston, Neb. |
|
|
Paul Smith |
Fullback |
5' 8'' |
194 lbs | Sophomore |
Inglewood, Calif. |
|
|
John Sorenson |
Split End |
6' 2'' |
178 lbs | Sophomore |
Omaha, Neb. |
|
|
Dean Steinkuhler |
Offensive Guard |
6' 3'' |
238 lbs | Sophomore |
Burr, Neb. |
Sterling |
|
Greg Stephens |
Tight End |
6' 6'' |
211 lbs | Sophomore |
Central City, Neb. |
|
|
Mike Tramner |
Middle Guard |
6' 0'' |
211 lbs | Sophomore |
Craig, Neb. |
Lyons |
|
Tom Vergith |
Wingback |
6' 1'' |
183 lbs | Sophomore |
Lincoln, Neb. |
East |
|
Jerry Walton |
Defensive Back |
6' 2'' |
172 lbs | Sophomore |
Omaha, Neb. |
|
|
Craig Wehrle |
Tight End |
6' 4'' |
200 lbs | Sophomore |
Madison, Neb. |
|
|
Felix White |
Middle Guard |
6' 3'' |
222 lbs | Sophomore |
Lincoln, Neb. |
|
|
Doug Wilkening |
Fullback |
6' 2'' |
213 lbs | Sophomore |
Littleton, Colo. |
Columbine |
|
John Zutavern |
Linebacker |
6' 1'' |
228 lbs | Junior |
Dunning, Neb. |
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