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Husker baseball: 2006

Husker baseball: 2006

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After tying for third place in the Big 12 regular season, the Huskers advanced to the conference tournament championship game but fell to Kansas. The Huskers hosted an NCAA regional seed but were ousted with a shocking 0-2 showing on their home field. | Schedule & results

 
• Tony Watson and Ryan Wehrle are returning,* but Joba Chamberlain isn’t.
• Nick Jaros is dismissed from the team.
• Shane Komine’s major-league debut is near.
• The return* of Tony Watson for 2006 appears more likely.
• Tony Watson ponders turning pro.*
• Gorsett and Watson are named second- and third-team All-America.
• Luke Gorsett is named the District VII Player of the Year.
• Mike Anderson sees no need for major adjustments next season.
• Two more Huskers are drafted. Wehrle* is staying; Gorsett* is not.
• Six* Huskers are selected on opening day of the draft.
• The draft could hit the Huskers hard. How high will Joba Chamberlain go?
• What happened to NU’s offense* in May and June?
• The Huskers are done as the Dons cruise to a 5-1 win.
• Ryan Wehrle and Tony Watson are named third-team All-American.
• Manhattan* sends NU to the losers’ bracket, 4-1.*
• Luke Gorsett* may sit out as NU begins its quest to return to Omaha.
• The Jaspers’ low-profile program hits the big time.
• Jeff Christy links his competitive streak* to being a quadruplet.
• NET will televise this weekend’s Husker games, and there will be free streaming video at Huskers.com.
• The young staff at Manhattan makes a quick impact.
• Tony Watson and Ryan Wehrle have decisions to make* after the draft.
• Miami will save lefthander Scott Maine for a possible matchup with NU.
• The ‘Canes come to Lincoln knowing what to expect.* The Manhattan Jaspers are jazzed.* Joba Chamberlain says the Huskers are confident.
• Brandon Buckman is named second-team Academic All-American.
• NU is the sixth seed* nationally and will host Manhattan, San Francisco and Miami in Lincoln. Full 64-team brackets here. More: 1,* 2, 3, 4
• Nebraska* will be one of 16 regional hosts.
• A late Husker rally* comes up short in a 9-7 loss to KU.
• The title game* is next for NU* after the Huskers knock off Texas, 6-5.
• The Huskers improve* to 2-0 in the tourney with a 6-4 win over Texas Tech.
• Five Huskers earn coaches’ first-team all-conference honors.
• NU ekes out* a 3-2 win over Baylor to open the postseason.
• Can the Huskers turn it around in OKC? Follow the new-look* tourney here.
• The Huskers limp* into the Big 12 tournament as the fourth seed after a 6-2 loss to Oklahoma.
• NU cruises,* 10-4, to even up the series against OU.
• The Huskers drop the opener* to Oklahoma, 3-2.
• The team gets a good-luck boost* from Afghanistan.
• Four Huskers are named to the Big 12 Tenth Anniversary Team.
• Andrew Brown* is coming on strong as NU gets ready to face Oklahoma.
• Luke Gorsett is one of 16 semifinalists for the Dick Howser Award.
• NU completes a season sweep* of Creighton* with a 4-1 win.
• Mike Anderson isn’t panicking about NU’s struggles as the Huskers get ready to take on Creighton at Rosenblatt.
• The slump hits new depths as Baylor sweeps* with a run-rule victory, 12-2.
• NU struggles mightily* at the plate as the Bears clinch the series.
• The Huskers come up just short* in a 6-5 loss at Baylor.
• Joba Chamberlain* looks for his first win in a month as the struggling Huskers* open a weekend series at Baylor.
• Ticket sales approach 15,000 for the Creighton game.
• Northern Iowa* upsets the “uninspired” Huskers, 5-1.
• The Huskers avoid a sweep* with a 10-6 win in Stillwater.
• Oklahoma State rallies to win game one of the series* and repeats a comeback in game two as a home run* is reversed.
• Nick Jaros’ feistiness rubs off on the team.
• Andy Gerch* is glad to be back in the game.
• The Huskers sign two junior college players for 2007.
• Freshman relievers Erik Bird and Zach Herr help stabilize the bullpen.*
• Alex Gordon’s rookie card goes up in value.
• Ex-Husker pitcher Aaron Marsden signs with the Lincoln Saltdogs.
• Ryan Wehrle’s six RBIs pace Nebraska to another 14-4 win over Tech.*
• An improbable* offensive hero helps NU sweep the twin bill with Tech.
• Joba Chamberlain becomes a father.*
• Jake Mort isn’t playing like a freshman as NU gets set to host Texas Tech.
• Jon Klausing shuts down* the Shockers as NU romps on a chilly night.
• Nick Jaros is named Big 12 Player of the Week.
• Wichita State seeks to regain the upper hand* tonight in Lincoln.
• Jake Mort* and Johnny Dorn lead NU to a series-clinching win* in Austin.*
• NU overcomes a 4-0 deficit* and beats the ‘Horns to even the series.*
• The ‘Horns roll* in the series opener as NU’s 12-game* win streak ends.
• Nebraska and Texas gear up for the showdown in Austin: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6*
• Alex Gordon’s rookie card fetches top dollar.
• The Huskers pick up win No. 30* as they cruise past Nebraska-Kearney.
• Outfielder Andy Gerch loses his father* to cancer.
• The Huskers and Charlie Shirek* turn away the Bluejays, 4-2.
• Charlie Shirek seeks another solid start tonight against Creighton.
• Johnny Dorn is a co-winner of Big 12 -Pitcher of the Week honors.
• NU looks for improvement on the mound* from its midweek starters.
• Johnny Dorn* blanks the Aggies as a 6-0 NU win finishes a series sweep.*
• NU pulls out* another win in Game 2 against the Aggies.*
• The Huskers hold on for a close win* over Texas A&M and Rob Childress.*
• Updates on alumni in pro ball: Adam Stern, Alex Gordon
• Rob Childress* returns to Lincoln for the first time as A&M’s coach.
• It’s NU 16, Iowa 14, in a 13-inning* marathon game in Iowa City.
• An eight-run rally in the sixth* propels NU to a rare sweep in Columbia.
• Luke Gorsett’s double in the 13th inning defeats Missouri in game two.
• Huskers rally to take game one with Missouri.
• The June draft is likely to leave Ryan Wehrle with a decision* to make.
• NU, Missouri aces still overcoming ailments.
• Buckman’s ninth-inning home run the difference* in win over Creighton.
• Ryan Wehrle is named conference Player of the Week.
• Creighton game more than average mid-week contest.
• Cello or baseball, Gorsett knows how to play.
• Huskers take series with convincing 12-2 win in game three over K-State.*
• Tony Watson has career-long outing in win over Kansas State in game 2.
• Kansas State gets past the Huskers and Chamberlain 11-5.
• A closer look at power-hitting Brandon Buckman: 1, 2*
• Huskers hit the road for weekend series at Kansas State.
• Huskers bounce back for 9-1 win in second game with Northern Colorado.
• Northern Colorado handles the Huskers in an upset.*
• The Big 12 honors Brandon Buckman as Player of the Week.
• Huskers host Northern Colorado.
• John Mabry: Bright side easy to find with NU baseball team.
• Kansas halts a number of NU streaks* in a 7-6 win over the Huskers.
• Nebraska opens conference play with a doubleheader sweep* of Kansas.
• Dave Bingham not living in the past.
• Bad weather forces cancellation of Saturday’s games vs. South Dakota State and the Tuesday-Wednesday series with Western Illinois.
• The university announces a six-game baseball TV coverage deal with Cox.
• The Huskers take a pair from South Dakota State.*
• Chamberlain to sit out three-game series with South Dakota State.
• Johnny Dorn named Big 12 Pitcher of the Week (3/7-13).
• The Huskers struggle again* to get past Illinois State.
• Brandon Buckman hits two home runs in win over Illinois State.
• Weather concerns force a schedule change for this weekend.
• Illinois State is up next. Matt Foust to make first start.
• Ryan Wehrle’s bases-loaded walk propels Huskers in Alabama sweep.
• Johnny Dorn* pitches complete-game four hitter in game two over Alabama.
• Buckman gets game-winning hit in 11th inning in game one over Alabama.
• Nebraska-Alabama series first ever meeting between the two teams. Chamberlain to miss the series due to tendonitis.
• Nebraska NET strikes out on baseball broadcasts.
• Former Husker Adam Stern leads Canada past U.S. in WBC shocker.
• Joba Chamberlain’s offseason adjustments are paying dividends.
• Brandon Buckman hits two home runs in win over Minnesota.
• Ryan Wehrle’s eighth-inning RBI double key in win over Arizona.
• Gorsett, Chamberlain lead Huskers in rout* of Notre Dame.
• Huskers head to the great indoors for DQ Classic.
• Husker bats come alive in victory over St. John’s.
• Rice edges Nebraska 3-2 behind late-inning RBI.
• Bryce Nimmo goes 2-for-2 with 2 RBIs in win over Texas State.
• Joba Chamberlain impresses other teams’ coaches and scouts.
• Juco transfers making an impact early.
• Huskers open with Texas State at Rice Tournament.
• Joba Chamberlain named Big 12 Pitcher of the Week (Feb. 14-20).
• Nick Jaros gets the game-winning hit in rally over Richmond.
• Johnny Dorn has rough first outing in loss to the Citadel.
• Joba Chamberlain gets second win of the season,* over N. Carolina State.
• Huskers open season* with convincing win over Charleston Southern.
• Pitching staff loaded again. Joba Chamberlain slims down.*
• Christy shines as NU’s ‘quarterback’ behind the plate.*
• Team has high hopes as practice gets underway* for the 2006 season.
• Fifteen players named to Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll.
• Brett Jensen on the watch list for the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Stopper of the Year Award.
• Mike Anderson works on putting together the infield.
• Huskers ranked 10th in ESPN preseason poll and 2nd in Big 12.
• Three Huskers named to Clemens Award watch list.
Schedule | Roster
(42-17, 17-10)
2/16 @ Charleston So. W 11-1
2/17 N. Carolina St. W 4-3*
2/18 @ The Citadel L 5-8*
2/19 Richmond W 5-4*
2/24 Texas State W 10-3**
2/25 @ Rice L 2-3**
2/26 St. John’s W 12-4**
3/03 Notre Dame W 11-1^
3/04 Arizona W 3-1^
3/05 @ Minnesota W 4-1^
3/10 Alabama W 2-1
3/11 Alabama W 5-1
3/12 Alabama W 6-2
3/14 Illinois St. W 10-7
3/15 Illinois St. W 12-6
3/17 S. Dakota St. W 10-0
3/17 S. Dakota St. W 3-0
3/25 Kansas W 9-2
3/25 Kansas W 4-1
3/26 Kansas L 6-7
3/28 N. Colorado L 2-5
3/29 N. Colorado W 9-1
3/31 @ Kansas St. L 5-11
4/01 @ Kansas St. W 5-4
4/02 @ Kansas St. W 12-2
4/04 Creighton W 6-4#
4/07 @ Missouri W 6-3
4/08 @ Missouri W 5-2
4/09 @ Missouri W 13-7
4/11 @ Iowa W 16-14
4/13 Texas A&M W 5-4
4/14 Texas A&M W 4-3
4/15 Texas A&M W 6-0
4/18 Creighton W 4-2
4/19 Nebr.-Kearney W 15-2
4/21 @ Texas L 2-6
4/22 @ Texas W 7-5
4/23 @ Texas W 6-0
4/25 Wichita St. W 11-0
4/29 Texas Tech W 4-3
4/29 Texas Tech W 14-4
4/30 Texas Tech W 14-4
5/06 @ Okla. St. L 4-5
5/07 @ Okla. St. L 6-7
5/08 @ Okla. St. W 10-6
5/10 No. Iowa L 1-5
5/12 @ Baylor L 5-6
5/13 @ Baylor L 1-4
5/14 @ Baylor L 2-12
5/16 Creighton W 4-1#
5/19 Oklahoma L 2-3
5/20 Oklahoma W 10-4
5/21 Oklahoma L 2-6
5/24 Baylor W 3-2##
5/25 Texas Tech W 6-4##
5/27 Texas W 6-5 ##
5/28 Kansas L 7-9 ##
6/02 Manhattan L 1-4 ±
6/03 San Francisco L 1-5 ±
 
* Homewood Suites Shootout
** Crowne Plaza Invitational
^ Dairy Queen Classic
# @ Rosenblatt Stadium
## Big 12 Tourn., @ Okla. City
± NCAA Regional, Lincoln