2010 NEBRASKA FOOTBALL 2006 (Redshirt)
OTHER RETURNING OFFENSIVE LETTERWINNERS
Henery sat out his first season in Lincoln as a redshirt in 2006.
Career Statistics Place-Kicking Year 2007 2008 2009 Totals
G/S PAT FG Pct. TP PPG 0-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 12/12 45-45 8-8 1.000 69 5.75 0-0 5-5 3-3 0-0 13/13 56-57 18-21 .857 110 8.46 1-1 7-7 3-4 6-6 14/14 38-38 24-28 .857 110 7.86 1-1 8-8 6-6 7-8 39/39 139-140 50-57 .877 289 7.41 2-2 20-20 12-13 13-14
50+ 0-0 1-3 2-5 3-8
Lg 39 57 52 57
Punting Year G/S 2007 12/0 2008 13/0 2009 14/14 Totals 39/14
No. 1
Yds. Avg. Long 32 32.0 32 No Attempts 77 3,187 41.4 76 78 3,219 41.3 76
TB 0
FC 0
I20 1
Blk. 0
7 7
8 8
30 31
1 1
Single-Game Highs
ANTONIO BELL #2 SOPHOMORE*
Sophomore Antonio Bell is part of an impressive group of young receivers in the Nebraska program who will look to make an impact this spring. The battle for playing time alongside senior Niles Paul at receiver is wide open, and the 6-2, 190-pound Bell has the speed and size to become a factor for the Huskers. Bell joined the Nebraska program in January of 2009, after originally signing with the Huskers in 2008. He was one of six true freshmen to see action last fall. Bell appeared in six games and had a catch for three yards against Louisiana-Lafayette.
Career Statistics Year 2009
G/S 6/0
No. 1
ADI KUNALIC #1 6ͳ0 l 190
DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. ΈMAINLANDΉ
2009 (Freshman)
ͫ Field Goals–5 at Virginia Tech, 2009 ͫ Long Field Goal–57 yards vs. Colorado, 2008 (school record) ͫ PAT Made–10 vs. Kansas State, 2007 ͫ Punts–11 vs. Oklahoma, 2009 ͫ Long Punt–76 yards at Virginia Tech, 2009
SENIOR***
WIDE RECEIVER
6ͳ2 l 190
2009 (Junior) Kunalic had 29 touchbacks in 73 kickoffs, helping Nebraska to one of the nation’s top kickoff coverage units. The 29 touchbacks were the third-most of any team in the country. Kunalic had at least one touchback in 13 of 14 games, including a season-high six against Louisiana-Lafayette. His work helped Nebraska to a +7.1-yard advantage in starting field position for the season.
2008 (Sophomore) Kunalic posted 29 touchbacks in 81 attempts with at least three touchbacks in five games and Nebraska was fifth in the country in touchbacks. Kunalic had a season-high five touchbacks in the opener against Western Michigan and four against San Jose State.
2007 (Freshman) Kunalic showed from game one that he would be a factor in the kicking game. He had six touchbacks in his first games as a true freshman against Nevada and never look back. He added four touchbacks each against Ball State, Iowa State and Kansas State and finished the year with 28 touchbacks in 66 attempts. He also made a 46-yard field goal against Nevada, his only career field goal attempt.
Y/G 0.5
Long 3 vs. La.-Lafayette
SOPHOMORE*
FORT WORTH, TEXAS ΈNORTH CROWLEYΉ
Adi Kunalic has played a major role in Nebraska’s special teams success the past three seasons, handling the Huskers’ kickoff chores. He has ranked among the national leaders in touchbacks for three straight seasons and enters 2010 with 86 career touchbacks. Kunalic also provides Nebraska with a strong backup to place-kicker Alex Henery. Kunalic’s performance in 2009 helped Nebraska rank 15th nationally in kickoff return defense, including second in the Big 12. Kunalic is also a standout off the field and has been chosen as a first-team academic All-Big 12 selection each of the past two seasons.
Y/R 3.0
TDs 0
REX BURKHEAD #22
PLACEͳKICKER
ͫ First-Team Academic All-Big 12 (2008, 2009) ͫ Three-Time Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Academic Honor Roll ͫ Two-Time Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Academic Honor Roll ͫ 2009 Brook Berringer Citizenship Team
Yds. 3
5ͳ11 l 210
IͳBACK PLANO, TEXAS ΈPLANOΉ
ͫ 2009 Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Academic Honor Roll
Rex Burkhead made an immediate impact in the Nebraska offense as a true freshman in 2009, and he figures to play a prominent role in the backfield this fall. The 5-11, 210-pound Burkhead was in the rotation at I-back from the start of the season, but missed five games during Big 12 play with a broken foot. He returned late in the season and sparked the NU ground game, capped by an impressive showing in the Holiday Bowl. Burkhead is part of a deep group of I-backs that should make the Husker running game a strength in 2010. NU returns 100 percent of its rushing yards for the upcoming season and Burkhead figures to form a strong 1-2 rushing punch with senior Roy Helu Jr.
2009 (Freshman) Burkhead was one of six true freshmen to see action in 2009, and he finished as the Huskers’ second-leading rusher with 346 yards and three rushing touchdowns. Burkhead posted his numbers in nine games after missing five Big 12 games with a broken foot. Burkhead showed his ability from the outset of the season with nine carries for 39 yards and a touchdown in the opener against Florida Atlantic. He had three rushes for 18 yards and had an 11-yard catch against Arkansas State. He had a 16-yard catch at Virginia Tech, then made a big impact against Louisiana-Lafayette. Burkhead had six carries for 27 yards against the Rajin’ Cajuns and added four catches for 26 yards, including a 24-yard TD reception. He also had two punt returns for 59 yards. Burkhead provided a spark off the bench at Missouri with five carries for 34 yards. However, he suffered a foot injury the following week and missed the next five games. He returned against Kansas State and ran for 17 yards, while adding a nine-yard reception. Burkhead rushed 18 times for 100 yards and a touchdown vs. Colorado. His touchdown came in the fourth quarter, capping a drive that saw Burkhead rush nine times for 55 yards. He ran for 22 yards and had two catches against Texas. In the Holiday Bowl, Burkhead had 17 carries for 89 yards and scored a touchdown. Several of his carries came out of a Wildcat set with Burkhead taking a direct snap. He also had two catches.
Career Statistics Career Statistics ͫ Games Played–39 (12 in 2007, 13 in 2008, 14 in 2009) ͫ Touchbacks–86 (28 in 2007, 29 in 2008, 29 in 2009) ͫ Field Goals–1-1, 46-yarder vs. Nevada in 2007
Year G/S Att. Gain Loss Net Y/A Y/G 2009 9/0 81 360 14 346 4.3 38.4 Receiving: 13-90- 1 TD- 6.9 average Punt Returns: 4-73- 18.2 average; Kickoff Returns: 1- 15
Long 34 vs. Arizona
TDs 3
Single-Game Highs ͫ Rushes–18 at Colorado ͫ Rushing Yards–100 at Colorado ͫ Long Rush–34 vs. Arizona, 2009 Holiday Bowl ͫ Touchdowns–1 vs. Florida Atlantic, Colorado, Arizona ͫ Receptions–4 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette ͫ Receiving Yards–26 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette ͫ Long Reception–24 yards vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (TD)
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