Huskers Move into Sixth in Sears Directors' Cup Standings

Lincoln -- The University of Nebraska has moved into a sixth-place tie in the Sears Directors' Cup standings released this week. At the conclusion of the winter season, Nebraska has compiled 320 points and is tied with Arkansas and Texas for sixth place in the all-sports standings.

Stanford, which has won the last four Directors' Cups, leads with 720 points, 210 points ahead of Penn State's 510. Michigan (460), Florida (430) and Georgia (360) round out the top five teams. Nebraska finished in ninth place last season and has three straight top 10 finishes.

Points are awarded based on each institution's finish in up to 20 sports -- 10 for men and 10 for women. Each national champion receives 100 points. There are four Sears Directors' Cup Awards, one to honor the institution with the best all-around athletics program in each of the NCAA's Divisions I, II and III and the NAIA. It is the first-ever cross-sectional all-sports national recognition award for both men and women and the winner of the award receives a trophy designed by Waterford Crystal.

School Points
1. Stanford 720
2. Penn State 510
3 Michigan 460
4. Florida 430
5. Georgia 360
t6. Nebraska 320
t6. Arkansas 320
t6. Texas 320
t9.  Arizona 310
t9. Ohio State 310