Six standout players from Nebraska's 1971 national championship team form the 2021 Nebraska Football Hall of Fame Class announced on Tuesday. 
 
The 2021 inductees were chosen by the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame, which is sponsored by the Nebraska Chapter of the National Football Foundation and the College Football Hall of Fame. The 2021 Hall of Fame class will be officially inducted at a Sept. 10 banquet in Lincoln, and also recognized the following day at the Huskers' home game against Buffalo.
 
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Nebraska Football Hall of Fame Class will also be recognized at this year's banquet.
 
The six 1971 players selected to the 2021 class by acclimation of the Board of Directors include defensive end John Adkins, center Doug Dumler, defensive tackle Bill Janssen, tight end Jerry List, monster back Dave Mason and offensive guard Keith Wortman. The 1971 Cornhuskers captured Nebraska's second straight national title with a perfect 13-0 record. Along the way, Nebraska defeated No. 2 Oklahoma, 35-31, in the Game of the Century and capped its championship run with a 38-6 dismantling of second-ranked Alabama in the Orange Bowl.
 
In addition, the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame will present the Clarence E. Swanson Meritorious Service Award to the late Duane and Phyllis Acklie family and the Lyell Bremser Special Merit Award to Jim and Suzanne Pillen. The recipients of those awards were chosen in the spring of 2020, but will be recognized as part of this year's Hall of Fame activities.

Prior to 2015, players must have been either an All-American or first-team all-conference selection to make the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame ballot. Beginning in 2015, Huskers who earned second-team all-conference honors dating back to the expansion of the Big Eight to the Big 12 (1996) and now the 14-team Big Ten, are eligible. Players are not eligible for the ballot until after a 10-year waiting period from the end of their collegiate careers. Major national award winners earn automatic induction. Active NFL players are not on the ballot.  

The 2020 Nebraska Football Hall of Fame Class announced last December will also be honored. That group includes running back Doug DuBose, defensive end Ray Phillips, and four members of the 1970 national championship team. The 1970 group includes assistant coach Carl Selmer, quarterback Van Brownson, fullback Dan Schneiss and offensive tackle Wally Winter. The final member of the 2020 class was Chris Bober, a Division II All-American at UNO.
 
2021 Nebraska Football Hall of Fame Inductees
John Adkins, Defensive End, 1968-71—A three-year letterwinner as a defensive end, Adkins earned honorable-mention All-Big Eight honors in 1971. He made 41 tackles and had 10 tackles for loss in his senior season. A native of Lynchburg, Va., Adkins was an Academic All-American in 1970.
 
Doug Dumler, Center, 1970-72—Dumler was a three-year starter at center for the Huskers, anchoring a powerful offensive line. Dumler earned second-team All-Big Eight honors, as well as Academic All-Big Eight recognition, and went on to play five seasons in the NFL with the Patriots and the Vikings.
 
Bill Janssen, Defensive Tackle, 1969-72—Janssen was a versatile performer and member of two national championship teams. Janssen played defensive end, offensive guard, center and defensive tackle during his career. He was a second-team All-Big Eight pick as a senior when he made 48 tackles and eight TFL. He was also an Academic All-Big Eight selection.
 
Jerry List, Tight End, 1970-72—List was one of the Big Eight's top tight ends for three straight years, earning honorable-mention all-conference recognition. List finished his career with 67 receptions, topping 20 catches each season from 1970 to 1972. List passed away in 1993.
 
Dave Mason, Monster, 1969-72—Mason was a standout defensive back for the Huskers from 1969 to 1972, earning second-team All-Big Eight honors as a senior in 1972. Mason made his mark on the 1971 national title run, returning three interceptions for touchdowns. He was also a two-time Academic All-Big Eight selection.
 
Keith Wortman, Offensive Guard, 1970-71—Wortman was a standout offensive lineman on Nebraska's back-to-back national championship teams. The Whittier, Calif., native earned honorable-mention All-Big Eight honors in 1971, when NU averaged better than 39 points per game. Wortman went on to play 10 seasons in the NFL with the Packers and Cardinals.

Fan Day Details Announced

The Nebraska football program is set to welcome fans to Memorial Stadium next week for the 2021 Nebraska Football Fan Day.  The annual event is set for Thursday, July 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
 
Fans planning to attend Fan Day are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the following information.
 
Parking

• Parking will be available in university lots around Memorial Stadium for $5. Some lots may be unavailable because of scheduled lot maintenance.

Fan Entrances and Exits

• Fans will be able to enter Memorial Stadium through Gates 3 (SW) and 24 (SE) with gates opening at 5:30 p.m.
• Following the completion of Fan Day at 7:30 p.m., fans will be asked to allow players and football staff to leave the field to continue their schedule for the day as the team prepares for its first practice on Friday morning.
• Fans may exit through Gates 3, 11 and 24.
• Nebraska's Clear Bag Policy is not in effect for Fan Day, but all fans and carry-in items are subject to inspection.

Player and Coach Seating/Lines

• Traffic flow for lines for players will be similar to the most recent Fan Day in 2019.  All players will be seated on the field near the West Sideline, with lines running across the field from East to West. 
• Assistant coaches will be seated with their respective position groups.
• A detailed map will be posted on Huskers.com in the coming days.
• An event staff member will be stationed near each line to indicate where fans need to line up.
• As the event nears completion, event staff members at the end of long lines will do their best to advise fans on whether they are likely to make it through a line before the conclusion of Fan Day.

Coach Frost

• Coach Frost's autograph line will be limited to young Husker fans entering 8th grade and younger.
• Parents wishing to sign their children up for an opportunity to be part of Coach Frost's line should sign their child up for that opportunity by Monday, July 26.  The sign-up form can be accessed on Huskers.com at www.huskers.com/fanday
• Approximately 250 children will be randomly chosen to be part of Coach Frost's line.
• Specific details regarding Coach Frost's line will be sent directly to those individuals randomly selected for the line. 

 Autograph Items/Husker Fan Shop

• Autograph cards with a full 2021 roster and other items will be available for fans.
• Fans are asked to limit their autograph requests to one item per player/coach.
• A Husker Fan Shop location with the latest adidas apparel and other merchandise will be located on the East sideline near the 50.
• The Husker Fan Shop located at Pinnacle Bank Arena will also be open from Noon-6 p.m. on Thursday and the new adidas shop on the corner of Stadium Drive and T Street will be open from 2-8 p.m. on Fan Day.
• A marketing tent will be available near the middle of the field. 

 Restrooms/Concessions

• The Osborne Athletic Complex will not be open to the public during Fan Day. Fans will have access to restrooms on the ground level, near gates 2, 15 and 24.
• Water will be available for purchase on the field with two locations along the East sideline. 

Chatters Joins Athletics Leadership Team

Nebraska Athletics announced Tuesday the hiring of Dr. Lawrence Chatters as Senior Associate Athletic Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The newly-created position on Nebraska Athletics senior staff will oversee the Department's efforts in those respective areas as well as serve as a senior administrator advising the Director of Athletics.

Most recently, Chatters served as Vice President of Student Affairs at Midland University and as the school's Chief Diversity Officer. Chatters oversaw residential life, mental health, student health and the academic success center on campus, and he was responsible for creating and implementing strategic initiatives to bring inclusive change on campus and in the community. He previously spent six years at Nebraska, working in a wide range of capacities, including positions within Nebraska Athletics as the Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator, and in the UNL Women's Center as the Men's Program Coordinator. He holds a Ph.D (2018) and a Masters' degree (2014) in counseling psychology from UNL.

"We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Chatters back to the Husker Family," said Senior Deputy Athletic Director John Johnson, who chaired the search committee. "Dr. Chatters brings incredible experience, wisdom and passion to our Diversity & Inclusion efforts, which have continued to evolve and have been enhanced over the years. With Dr. Chatters now on board at a senior level, our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion efforts will only be made stronger, embracing our previous work and building on that foundation. Dr. Chatters will connect with students, coaches, staff and administrators, and he will be a great partner to our campus inclusion efforts. Dr. Chatters also brings a strong understanding of Husker Athletics, having worked previously with Keith Zimmer in our nationally renowned Life Skills Department as our Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator while working on his Ph.D. This is an exciting day and an important one for our Department, and I know all Huskers join me in welcoming Dr. Chatters and his family back to Nebraska Athletics."

As Nebraska's Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator, Chatters helped developed and implement Nebraska Athletics' diversity and inclusion strategic plan and played a crucial role in creating the Huskers' annual diversity and inclusion summit for NU Athletics staff and Husker student-athletes. He also provided inclusive outreach opportunities within the Lincoln community.

"I am humbled and honored to return to my alma mater to take on this important role at Nebraska," said Dr. Chatters. "I have tremendous faith in our potential as a state, university, and Department of Athletics to continue to take significant strides in the areas of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. I believe that we are better when we work together and recognize each other's unique gifts. I am grateful for the groundwork that has been laid by my predecessors, and I hope to bring my positive energy, Nebraska work ethic, and tenacity to an already thriving Department and University."

Prior to accepting the position at Midland, Dr. Chatters served as a postdoctoral fellow in the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services at Penn State University. He also served as an adjunct professor in the school's counselor education department.

Dr. Chatters has also worked as an academic advisor, course instructor and mental health counselor with focused efforts and experience in students' mental, social, and emotional health, providing individual counseling, group counseling, inclusive outreach and crisis management. He also had success as a business owner and was the executive director of the Goldwin Foundation, an organization that raised funds for providing grants for National Children's Hospitals and other programs that focused on serving children with special medical needs.

Dr. Chatters graduated from Midland University in 2002 with a degree in psychology. He has been a licensed mental health practitioner since 2006.

Balak Adds Minzel to Husker Staff

Nebraska men's golf head coach Brett Balak has completed his coaching staff with the hiring of Lincoln native Travis Minzel on Tuesday, July 20.

Minzel, a team captain as a golfer on the 2004 Nebraska Wesleyan team coached by Balak that qualified for the NCAA Division III Championships, brings strong credentials and a passion for helping young players improve their games to the Husker staff.

"Travis is going to be a great assistant coach for Nebraska," Balak said. "He was an excellent player for me and has continued to be an outstanding amateur player in Nebraska. He is a fierce competitor and will be a diligent and effective recruiter because of his work ethic and organizational skills."

A Lincoln High School graduate, Minzel earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from Nebraska Wesleyan in 2004. He has worked professionally in private business since graduation, but he has remained extremely active in the Nebraska golf community.

"I'm very grateful for the tremendous opportunity and I am ready to get to work continuing to build and develop the Husker golf program," Minzel said.

From 2017 to 2019, Minzel was a tournament committee member for the Nebraska Golf Association. A three-time Nebraska Mid-Amateur champion with wins in 2010, 2011 and most recently in 2018, Minzel is also a two-time Nebraska Four-Ball champion (2011, 2015). In 2010, he was a member of USGA Nebraska State Team.

Following his senior season at Nebraska Wesleyan, Minzel was the 2004 Nebraska Match Play champion. He was also a Cleveland Golf All-America Scholar as a senior for the Prairie Wolves.

A three-time Class A state qualifier at Lincoln High (1997, 1998, 1999), Minzel spent his first two collegiate seasons helping Northeast Community College in Norfolk to NJCAA national tournament appearances in 2001 and 2002. He was a member of the South Dakota men's golf program in the fall of 2002 before transferring to Nebraska Wesleyan. 

Anderson Named Cape Cod League All-Star

University of Nebraska infielder Max Anderson added another honor to his 2021 season on Tuesday, as he was named a Cape Cod League All-Star by a vote of the league managers.

Anderson, a rising sophomore infielder from Omaha, is hitting .313 with a homer and seven RBIs for the Bourne Braves since being activated on June 29. Bourne leads the West Division with an 18-2-3 record through July 19 and is currently riding a seven-game win streak.

During the college baseball season, Anderson was one of the key cogs in Nebraska's Big Ten Championship team, earning Big Ten Freshman of the Year accolades to help the Huskers to a 34-14 record and a regional final appearance. A freshman All-American by nearly every publication, he hit .322 with seven homers and 32 RBI. Anderson ranked second on the team in batting average and hits (61) while also producing 19 multi-hit games in the 2021 campaign.