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Quarterback...6-3...190...Palos Heights, Ill. (Stagg)
One of three quarterbacks in Nebraska's 2004 recruiting class, Joe Ganz comes to Nebraska from Illinois, the homestate of Husker Head Coach Bill Callahan. The 6-3, 190-pound Ganz is one of two new Huskers from the state of Illinois, joining Libertyville's Santino Panico. Ganz was a dual threat as a three-year starter at quarterback for Stagg High School in Palos Hills, Ill., a suburb of Chicago. He threw for 3,428 yards in his career, with another 1,328 yards on the ground. Ganz operated an offense for Coach Tim McAlpin that was based on an option attack early in his career, but moved to the shotgun last season. As a senior, Ganz completed 60 percent of his passes for about 1,250 yards and 10 touchdowns, while adding 600 yards and 11 touchdowns on the ground. He guided Stagg to a 6-4 record and a second consecutive state playoff appearance. During his junior campaign, Ganz completed better than 60 percent of his passes for 1,400 yards, leading his team to a 10-3 record and state semifinal appearance. Ganz also started three seasons at safety for Stagg, which competes in Illinois' second-largest class. Ganz earned Class 7A all-state honors from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association, was a first-team all-conference (SICA Gray) and all-area pick. As a junior, he earned second-team all-state, all-conference and all-area recognition. A two-time team MVP, Ganz is listed as the No. 22 prospect in the state of Illinois by ESPN recruiting analyst Tom Lemming. Rivals.com lists Ganz as the No. 24 overall prospect in the state of Illinois. Ganz chose Nebraska over Eastern Michigan and Northwestern. In addition to football, Ganz also lettered three times in baseball at Stagg. Last season, he batted .480 with seven homers and 38 RBIs from his shortstop position. He is the son of Mike and Debbie Ganz and was born on Dec. 6, 1985.
Why Nebraska? ? "I've been a huge Nebraska fan for a long time. They really didn't have to sell me on Nebraska. When they knocked on my door, it was an offer I couldn't turn down. I like to throw the ball and the West Coast Offense fits my talents real well."