1981 Nebraska Cornhuskers Football Roster
| # |
Name |
Pos |
Ht |
Wt | Year |
Hometown |
Previous School |
| 1 |
Tom Curry |
Wingback |
5' 9'' |
162 lbs | Sophomore |
Lincoln, Neb. |
|
| 2 |
Jeff Krejci |
Safety |
6' 0'' |
178 lbs | Senior |
Schuyler, Neb. |
|
| 3 |
Pat Larsen |
Cornerback |
6' 0'' |
185 lbs | Junior |
Fullerton, Neb. |
Fullerton |
| 4 |
David Haase |
Safety |
5' 11'' |
182 lbs | Sophomore |
Aurora, Neb. |
Aurora |
| 5 |
Rodney Lewis |
Cornerback |
6' 0'' |
190 lbs | Senior |
Minneapolis, Minn. |
|
| 6 |
Sammy Sims |
Monster |
6' 0'' |
190 lbs | Senior |
Lubbock, Texas |
|
| 7 |
Ricky Simmons |
Wingback |
5' 10'' |
170 lbs | Junior |
Greenville, Texas |
Greenville |
| 8 |
Nate Mason |
Quarterback |
6' 1'' |
185 lbs | Junior |
Greenville, Texas |
Greenville |
| 9 |
Mark Hagerman |
Place Kicker |
5' 11'' |
180 lbs | Junior |
Ainsworth, Neb. |
Ainsworth |
| 10 |
Bret Clark |
Safety |
6' 2'' |
188 lbs | Sophomore |
Nebraska City, Neb. |
Nebraska City |
| 11 |
Neil Harris |
Cornerback |
6' 0'' |
190 lbs | Sophomore |
Kansas City, Kan. |
Harmon |
| 12 |
Turner Gill |
Quarterback |
6' 1'' |
190 lbs | Sophomore |
Ft. Worth, Texas |
Arlington Heights |
| 13 |
Eddie Neil |
Place Kicker |
5' 8'' |
186 lbs | Junior |
Pasadena, Calif. |
|
| 14 |
Brian Iodence |
Cornerback |
5' 9'' |
175 lbs | Senior |
Hemingford, Neb. |
|
| 15 |
Ric Lindquist |
Cornerback |
5' 9'' |
180 lbs | Senior |
Plattsmouth, Neb. |
|
| 16 |
Ricky Mann |
Safety |
5' 11'' |
187 lbs | Sophomore |
Miami, Fla. |
|
| 17 |
Mark Mauer |
Quarterback |
6' 1'' |
193 lbs | Senior |
St. Paul, Minn. |
|
| 18 |
Allen Lyday |
Cornerback |
5' 10'' |
185 lbs | Junior |
Wichita, Kan. |
South |
| 19 |
Bruce Mathison |
Quarterback |
6' 4'' |
198 lbs | Junior |
Superior, Wis. |
Superior |
| 21 |
Roger Craig |
I Back |
6' 2'' |
211 lbs | Junior |
Davenport, Iowa |
Central |
| 22 |
Tom Vergith |
Split End |
6' 0'' |
190 lbs | Junior |
Lincoln, Neb. |
East |
| 23 |
Tim Holbrook |
Monster |
5' 10'' |
183 lbs | Junior |
Lexington, Neb. |
Lexington |
| 24 |
Grant Campbell |
Punter |
6' 1'' |
185 lbs | Junior |
Southfield, Mich. |
Half Moon Bay |
| 25 |
Paul Smith |
Fullback |
5' 9'' |
195 lbs | Junior |
Inglewood, Calif. |
|
| 26 |
Dan Fischer |
Safety |
5' 9'' |
175 lbs | Junior |
Lincoln, Neb. |
|
| 27 |
Irving Fryar |
Wingback |
6' 0'' |
190 lbs | Sophomore |
Mt. Holly, N.J. |
Rancocas Valley |
| 28 |
Jeff Smith |
I Back |
5' 11'' |
180 lbs | Sophomore |
Wichita, Kan. |
Southeast |
| 29 |
Todd Brown |
Split End |
6' 0'' |
173 lbs | Junior |
Holdrege, Neb. |
Holdrege |
| 30 |
Mike Rozier |
I Back |
5' 11'' |
205 lbs | Sophomore |
Camden, N.J. |
Wilson |
| 31 |
Randy Huebert |
Wingback |
5' 11'' |
185 lbs | Senior |
Henderson, Neb. |
Henderson |
| 32 |
Tim Brungardt |
I Back |
6' 0'' |
205 lbs | Sophomore |
Norfolk, Neb. |
Norfolk Catholic |
| 33 |
Anthony Steels |
Wingback |
5' 8'' |
190 lbs | Senior |
Sacramento, Calif. |
|
| 34 |
Doug Wilkening |
Fullback |
6' 2'' |
210 lbs | Sophomore |
Littleton, Colo. |
Columbine |
| 35 |
Steve Damkroger |
Linebacker |
6' 1'' |
235 lbs | Junior |
Lincoln, Neb. |
Northeast |
| 36 |
John Santin |
Linebacker |
6' 1'' |
221 lbs | Junior |
Central City, Neb. |
|
| 37 |
Randy McCowan |
I Back |
5' 11'' |
193 lbs | Junior |
Olympia, Wash. |
|
| 38 |
Kris Van Norman |
Monster |
6' 0'' |
195 lbs | Junior |
Minden, Neb. |
Minden |
| 39 |
Rick Chandler |
Linebacker |
6' 0'' |
215 lbs | Sophomore |
Ralston, Neb. |
|
| 40 |
Mark Moravec |
Fullback |
6' 2'' |
208 lbs | Junior |
David City, Neb. |
Aquinas |
| 41 |
Pete Hill |
Fullback |
6' 1'' |
190 lbs | Freshman |
Omaha, Neb. |
Burke |
| 42 |
Dennis Rogan |
I Back |
6' 0'' |
192 lbs | Sophomore |
Colorado Springs, Colo. |
|
| 43 |
Phil Bates |
Fullback |
6' 2'' |
215 lbs | Senior |
Omaha, Neb. |
|
| 44 |
Donnie Bess |
Linebacker |
6' 3'' |
222 lbs | Junior |
Flat River, Mo. |
|
| 44 |
Mike Knox |
Linebacker |
6' 3'' |
230 lbs | Freshman |
Castle Rock, Colo. |
Douglas County |
| 45 |
Steve McWhirter |
Linebacker |
6' 3'' |
235 lbs | Junior |
Fairfield, Iowa |
Fairfield |
| 46 |
Tony Felici |
Defensive End |
6' 1'' |
202 lbs | Junior |
Omaha, Neb. |
Central |
| 47 |
Craig Wehrle |
Tight End |
6' 3'' |
216 lbs | Junior |
Madison, Neb. |
|
| 48 |
Brent Evans |
Linebacker |
6' 2'' |
222 lbs | Junior |
Chesterfield, Mo. |
Hazelwood West |
| 49 |
Kevin Seibel |
Place Kicker |
6' 2'' |
240 lbs | Junior |
Vermillion, S.D. |
Vermillion |
| 50 |
Dave Rimington |
Center |
6' 3'' |
275 lbs | Junior |
Omaha, Neb. |
Omaha South |
| 51 |
Mike Sculley |
Middle Guard |
6' 1'' |
224 lbs | Senior |
Elwood, Neb. |
|
| 52 |
John Heath |
Linebacker |
6' 0'' |
227 lbs | Sophomore |
King City, Mo. |
|
| 53 |
Brad Muehling |
Center |
5' 11'' |
212 lbs | Sophomore |
Lincoln, Neb. |
Southeast |
| 54 |
Mike McElroy |
Center |
6' 5'' |
231 lbs | Senior |
Grand Island, Neb. |
|
| 55 |
Brad Johnson |
Center |
6' 2'' |
243 lbs | Junior |
Harvard, Neb. |
Harvard |
| 56 |
Scott Lindstrom |
Middle Guard |
5' 10'' |
218 lbs | Junior |
Oakland, Neb. |
|
| 57 |
Ed Barnes |
Linebacker |
5' 10'' |
220 lbs | Sophomore |
Littleton, Colo. |
|
| 58 |
Matt Brandl |
Offensive Guard |
6' 2'' |
250 lbs | Senior |
Humphrey, Neb. |
|
| 59 |
Curt Hineline |
Middle Guard |
6' 2'' |
257 lbs | Senior |
Bellevue, Wash. |
|
| 61 |
Mike Keeler |
Defensive Tackle |
6' 3'' |
242 lbs | Sophomore |
Omaha, Neb. |
Burke |
| 62 |
Dennis Wees |
Middle Guard |
6' 0'' |
225 lbs | Junior |
Omaha, Neb. |
|
| 63 |
Doug Herrmann |
Defensive Tackle |
6' 3'' |
259 lbs | Sophomore |
Custer, S.D. |
Custer |
| 64 |
Mike Tramner |
Middle Guard |
5' 10'' |
220 lbs | Sophomore |
Craig, Neb. |
Lyons |
| 65 |
Randy Theiss |
Offensive Tackle |
6' 3'' |
256 lbs | Junior |
St. Louis, Mo. |
Lindbergh |
| 66 |
John Sherlock |
Offensive Tackle |
6' 4'' |
205 lbs | Sophomore |
Omaha, Neb. |
South |
| 67 |
Jack Lonowski |
Defensive Tackle |
6' 2'' |
252 lbs | Senior |
Stromsburg, Neb. |
|
| 68 |
Mike Mandelko |
Offensive Guard |
6' 1'' |
250 lbs | Junior |
Lexington, Neb. |
Lexington |
| 69 |
Kurt Glathar |
Center |
6' 2'' |
255 lbs | Junior |
Lincoln, Neb. |
Lincoln High |
| 70 |
Jeff Kwapick |
Offensive Tackle |
6' 3'' |
254 lbs | Junior |
Circle Pines, Minn. |
Centennial |
| 71 |
Dean Steinkuhler |
Offensive Guard |
6' 3'' |
250 lbs | Sophomore |
Burr, Neb. |
Sterling |
| 72 |
Scott Raridon |
Offensive Tackle |
6' 4'' |
253 lbs | Sophomore |
Mason City, Iowa |
Mason City |
| 73 |
Dan Hurley |
Offensive Tackle |
6' 3'' |
267 lbs | Senior |
Omaha, Neb. |
|
| 74 |
Jeff Merrell |
Middle Guard |
6' 4'' |
245 lbs | Junior |
Huntsville, Ala. |
Butler |
| 75 |
Henry Waechter |
Defensive Tackle |
6' 6'' |
255 lbs | Senior |
Epworth, Iowa |
|
| 76 |
Kevin Waechter |
Defensive Tackle |
6' 3'' |
245 lbs | Junior |
Epworth, Iowa |
Western Dubuque |
| 77 |
Dan Schmuecker |
Offensive Tackle |
6' 5'' |
275 lbs | Sophomore |
Omaha, Neb. |
|
| 78 |
Tom Carlstrom |
Offensive Guard |
6' 5'' |
266 lbs | Senior |
Polk, Neb. |
|
| 80 |
Jamie Williams |
Tight End |
6' 4'' |
227 lbs | Junior |
Davenport, Iowa |
Central |
| 81 |
Todd Spratte |
Defensive End |
6' 3'' |
223 lbs | Sophomore |
Rochester, Minn. |
|
| 82 |
Greg Stephens |
Tight End |
6' 5'' |
205 lbs | Junior |
Central City, Neb. |
|
| 83 |
Monte Engebritson |
Tight End |
6' 2'' |
205 lbs | Sophomore |
Hastings, Neb. |
Hastings |
| 84 |
Dan Hill |
Tight End |
6' 3'' |
225 lbs | Junior |
Falls City, Neb. |
Sacred Heart |
| 85 |
Wade Praeuner |
Defensive End |
5' 11'' |
210 lbs | Sophomore |
Battle Creek, Neb. |
Battle Creek |
| 86 |
Dave Ridder |
Defensive End |
6' 2'' |
204 lbs | Sophomore |
West Point, Neb. |
Central Catholic |
| 87 |
Bill Weber |
Defensive End |
6' 2'' |
208 lbs | Sophomore |
Lincoln, Neb. |
Southeast |
| 88 |
Scott Woodard |
Split End |
5' 9'' |
165 lbs | Senior |
Papillion, Neb. |
|
| 89 |
Mitch Krenk |
Tight End |
6' 3'' |
225 lbs | Junior |
Nebraska City, Neb. |
Nebraska City |
| 90 |
Bill Van Lent |
Defensive Tackle |
6' 3'' |
230 lbs | Junior |
Columbus, Neb. |
|
| 91 |
Lynn Schoening |
Place Kicker |
5' 7'' |
155 lbs | Junior |
Sioux City, Iowa |
|
| 92 |
Jim Corbeil |
Linebacker |
6' 1'' |
200 lbs | Sophomore |
Oak Park, Ill. |
|
| 93 |
Tom Gdowski |
Defensive Tackle |
6' 3'' |
252 lbs | Junior |
Fullerton, Neb. |
Fullerton |
| 94 |
Steve Bauer |
Monster |
6' 0'' |
194 lbs | Sophomore |
Grand Island, Neb. |
|
| 95 |
Steve Brown |
Defensive End |
6' 2'' |
210 lbs | Sophomore |
Lincoln, Neb. |
|
| 96 |
Jimmy Williams |
Defensive End |
6' 3'' |
215 lbs | Senior |
Washington, D.C. |
|
| 97 |
Toby Williams |
Defensive Tackle |
6' 4'' |
255 lbs | Junior |
Washington, D.C. |
Wilson |
| 98 |
Bob Hansman |
Linebacker |
6' 0'' |
200 lbs | Sophomore |
Omaha, Neb. |
|
| 99 |
Dave Stromath |
Defensive Tackle |
6' 4'' |
245 lbs | Senior |
Millard, Neb. |
|
|
Todd Abbott |
Defensive End |
5' 11'' |
189 lbs | Sophomore |
Creighton, Neb. |
|
|
Tim Alberico |
Split End |
6' 1'' |
195 lbs | Sophomore |
Ralston, Neb. |
|
|
Ron Bachman |
Defensive Tackle |
6' 8'' |
293 lbs | Sophomore |
St. Louis, Mo. |
|
|
Mark Behning |
Offensive Tackle |
6' 7'' |
261 lbs | Sophomore |
Denton, Texas |
Denton |
|
Don Bourn |
Tight End |
6' 3'' |
199 lbs | Sophomore |
Ponca, Neb. |
Ponca |
|
Eric Buchanan |
Defensive End |
6' 1'' |
202 lbs | Sophomore |
Overland Park, Kan. |
Shawnee Mission South |
|
Mark Daum |
Linebacker |
6' 3'' |
211 lbs | Sophomore |
Dix, Neb. |
Dix |
|
Robert DeBus |
Linebacker |
6' 2'' |
211 lbs | Sophomore |
Lincoln, Neb. |
|
|
Doug Dhein |
Offensive Tackle |
6' 5'' |
233 lbs | Sophomore |
Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. |
|
|
Ken Graeber |
Middle Guard |
6' 1'' |
234 lbs | Sophomore |
Minneapolis, Minn. |
Armstrong |
|
Ricky Greene |
I Back |
5' 9'' |
178 lbs | Sophomore |
Seminole, Texas |
Seminole |
|
Harry Grimminger |
Offensive Guard |
6' 3'' |
250 lbs | Sophomore |
Grand Island, Neb. |
Grand Island |
|
Calvin Haywood |
Monster |
6' 1'' |
190 lbs | Sophomore |
Mt. Bayon, Miss. |
|
|
Tom Hinds |
Offensive Guard |
6' 2'' |
210 lbs | Junior |
South Sioux City, Neb. |
|
|
Rob Hoback |
Linebacker |
6' 0'' |
200 lbs | Junior |
Utica, Neb. |
|
|
Jim Jeffries |
Monster |
6' 0'' |
188 lbs | Sophomore |
Grand Island, Neb. |
Grand Island |
|
Kyle Kammerer |
Offensive Guard |
6' 1'' |
188 lbs | Sophomore |
Republican City, Neb. |
|
|
Scott Kimball |
Split End |
6' 0'' |
190 lbs | Sophomore |
Camarillo, Calif. |
Camarillo |
|
Brian Kramer |
Offensive Guard |
6' 1'' |
264 lbs | Sophomore |
Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
|
|
Mike McCashland |
Monster |
6' 1'' |
176 lbs | Sophomore |
Lincoln, Neb. |
East |
|
Scott McLaughlin |
Center |
6' 1'' |
250 lbs | Sophomore |
Houston, Texas |
Stratford |
|
Jim Murphy |
Defensive Back |
5' 10'' |
195 lbs | Sophomore |
Lexington, Neb. |
Lexington |
|
Randy Nelson |
Offensive Tackle |
6' 2'' |
219 lbs | Sophomore |
Newcastle, Neb. |
|
|
Greg Orton |
Offensive Guard |
6' 1'' |
225 lbs | Sophomore |
Nebraska City, Neb. |
Nebraska City |
|
Bill Patterson |
I Back |
5' 7'' |
180 lbs | Sophomore |
Omaha, Neb. |
|
|
Tim Petersen |
Cornerback |
6' 3'' |
211 lbs | Sophomore |
Cambridge, Neb. |
|
|
John Reinhardt |
Middle Guard |
6' 0'' |
218 lbs | Sophomore |
Littleton, Colo. |
Heritage |
|
Dan Ripa |
Fullback |
5' 11'' |
203 lbs | Sophomore |
Omaha, Neb. |
Gross |
|
Scott Schaffer |
Wingback |
6' 0'' |
185 lbs | Sophomore |
Ralston, Neb. |
|
|
Doug Shark |
Tight End |
6' 4'' |
205 lbs | Sophomore |
York, Neb. |
|
|
Bob Smail |
Middle Guard |
|
| Redshirt |
Dearborn, Mich. |
|
|
John Sorenson |
Split End |
5' 10'' |
177 lbs | Sophomore |
Omaha, Neb. |
|
|
Rob Stuckey |
Defensive Tackle |
6' 4'' |
230 lbs | Sophomore |
Lexington, Neb. |
Lexington |
|
Craig Sundberg |
Quarterback |
6' 1'' |
198 lbs | Sophomore |
Lincoln, Neb. |
Southeast |
|
Anthony Thomas |
Offensive Guard |
6' 2'' |
275 lbs | Sophomore |
San Francisco, Calif. |
Balboa |
|
Jim Thompson |
Wingback |
5' 9'' |
170 lbs | Sophomore |
Blair, Neb. |
Blair |
|
Mark Traynowicz |
Offensive Tackle |
6' 5'' |
253 lbs | Sophomore |
Bellevue, Neb. |
West |
|
Ronald Valla |
Place Kicker |
6' 0'' |
200 lbs | Sophomore |
Omaha, Neb. |
|
|
Jerry Walton |
Safety |
6' 1'' |
173 lbs | Sophomore |
Omaha, Neb. |
|
|
Dan Weed |
Center |
6' 0'' |
180 lbs | Sophomore |
Lincoln, Neb. |
East |
|
Mike Zierke |
Defensive Tackle |
6' 2'' |
212 lbs | Sophomore |
Pierce, Neb. |
Pierce |
