Robert Pickens Season 1966

Honor & Awards

• Second Team All Big Eight (1966)
• Drafted by the Chicago Bears (1966 - 3rd Round, Pick #44th)

1966 (Senior)

Pickens was a transfer from the University of Wisconsin, and instantly found  way into that 1966 starting offensive line. Pickens was a major reason Nebraska had 1984 yards during the 1966 season, which was second best in the Big Eight behind Colorado.  Nebraska added another Big Eight crown in 1966, finishing with a 9-2 mark after falling to Alabama in the 1967 Sugar Bowl. The Huskers finished with a final No. 6 national ranking. NU led the Big Eight with 192.4 rushing yards per game, while managing 318.8 yards per game in total offense. 

1965 (Junior)

Bob Pickens was unable to play during the 1965 season since he transferred from the University of Wisconsin. 

1964 (Sophomore at Wisconsin) 

During the 1963 season Bob Pickens was playing for University of Wisconsin. 

1964 (Freshman at Wisconsin) 

During the 1962 season Bob Pickens was playing for University of Wisconsin. 

Personal

Son of Robert Wilson, Bob Pickens was born on Feb. 2, 1943, in Evanston, Illinois. Pickens enrolled at NU as a business administration major. After his senior season with the Huskers Pickens would be selected in the third round, pick 44 to the Chicago Bears. He would play three seasons for the Bears.