N-Sider's 2015 Top 15 Moments for Nebraska Athletics

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Two NCAA national team championships in volleyball and bowling, two Nebraska inductees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, one Husker inductee into the College Football Hall of Fame and a World Series hero who grew up in Lincoln and still lives here represent five of the Top 15 moments in the N-Sider's 2015 annual year-ending column.

Somehow, the Huskers found a way to deliver Nebraska's greatest peak performance of the year in Omaha, the state's largest city that continues to prove itself as the world's most inspirational home for NCAA volleyball. Such status is not coincidental, especially when measured with Omaha's unparalleled support for college baseball and proven track record for Olympic swimming. After careful consideration and a realistic review of all Nebraska-related accomplishments over the past year, it's truly an honor to share the following 15 Husker Highlights from an inspiring 2015:

1.Nebraska Wins NCAA National Volleyball Championship

Volleyball Highlight Video

Huskers Win Fourth NCAA National Volleyball Title

Freshman Force, Sophomore Star + Trust = Glory

2. Huskers Win Fifth NCAA National Bowling Championship

Bowling Highlight Video

Women Win Fifth NCAA Bowling Championship

Bond is Now Carrying Torch for Husker Bowling

3. Tingelhoff, Shields Join Elite Pro Football Hall of Fame

Shields' Enshrinement Video

Shields, Tingelhoff Celebrate Their Enshrinement

Why Hall-of-Famer Will Shields Should Write a Book

Mick Tingelhoff a Pro Football Hall-of-Famer...Finally

4. Alberts Joins the Exclusive College Football Hall of Fame

Alberts' Highlight Video

Alberts: Success Depends on People Around You

Osborne: Trev Alberts Proof that 'Good Guys' Win

5. Alex Gordon Plays Pivotal Role for World Series Champs

Video: Gordon Saves Game One

Alex Gordon: Royal Blue, Powder Blue and Blue Collar

6. Burroughs Named 2015 Olympic Male Athlete of Year

Burroughs' Latest Video

Three World Titles, Olympic Gold Keep Husker in Limelight

7. Nebraska Celebrates 25 Years of Academic Excellence

Video on Top Student-Athletes

Eichorst: Lied as Elegant as Emmys, Oscars, ESPYs

DeZiel, Welk Had Heart to Compete and Succeed

8. Rolfzen and Shields Lead 2015 Husker All-Americans

Kadie Rolfzen Video

Shavon Shields Video

Kadie Leads 15 NU First-Team All-Americans

Shavon Men's Basketball Academic Trailblazer

 

9: Huskers Win Men’s Big Ten Indoor Track and Field Title 

Husker Track and Field Video

Akinmoladun, White Lead Huskers to Big Ten Indoor Title

10. Nebraska Launches First All-Sports Hall of Fame/Plaza

Hall of Fame Video

Hall of Famers Fly Like Eagles, Hawks and Falcons

University of Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame Class

11. Husker Athletics Enhances Student-Athlete Experience

Guatemala Trip Opens Minds, Changes Views, Leaves Marks

Student-Athlete Laptops: Gold Standards for Big Red

12. Nebraska Unveils World-Class Soccer, Tennis Facilities

New Complex Delivers B1G Student-Athlete Benefits

Nebraska’s Facilities Inspire Coaches, Student-Athletes

13. Huskers Stun Michigan State, Upset Bruins in Bowl

B1G Upset: One Father's Faith, Another Father's Premonition

Does Armstrong and Reilly Magic = a Trending Milestone

Armstrong Jr. Now Fully Engaged in More Ways than One

14. Nebraska Salutes 1995 Team, Best in College History

Osborne Not the Only One Who Got Choked Up at ‘95 Reunion

15. Darin Erstad Considers Dodgers, But Stays in Lincoln

Staying Home: Coach Darin Erstad Says 'My Heart's Here'

Happy New Year Husker Family and Big Red Fans across this Wonderful World!

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