[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 8]
[Senate]
[Page 11130]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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           IN RECOGNITION OF THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF UNL BASEBALL

 Mr. NELSON of Nebraska. Madam President, Nebraska is a state 
that has long been known for its great college football teams. However, 
with a second consecutive trip to the College World Series, the 
Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball team is on its way to establishing a 
tradition of excellence just as strong as their counterparts on the 
gridiron.
  While I am certain that my disappointment at the Huskers early exit 
from the tournament this year is shared by many of my fellow 
Nebraskans, we should remember that this team has given us many things 
of which to be proud.
  First, it seems as though the Huskers have set a record for record 
setting this year. Second baseman Will Bolt set or tied 7 career school 
records. Outfielder Daniel Bruce set a dubious record by being hit by a 
pitch 26 times this season and the team set a record with 95 Husker 
hitters plunked this season. Catcher Jed Morris set or tied 3 school 
records and became only the second Husker to be named the Big 12 Player 
of the Year.
  Seven players also received recognition for their academic 
accomplishments, applying the dedication they learned on the field to 
the classroom.
  Record numbers of fans came out to support the Huskers this year and 
season ticket sales soared 400 percent as the new Hawks Field at 
Haymarket Park in Lincoln opened.
  However, all of these achievements would not be possible without 
teamwork. The diverse Husker team, with players from 15 different 
states, worked together to produce an impressive 47-21 season.
  These accomplishments give us reason to be proud of our Huskers. And 
while the College World Series may not have turned out how we had 
wished, we can all look forward to next year and hope the Husker 
baseball team continues its winning ways.

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