Six Nebraska greats were named to the Football Writers Association of America 75th Anniversary All-America Team, the most of any school in the nation.
The FWAA, founded in 1941, has picked an annual All-America team since the 1944 season, making it the second longest continuously selected team in major college football. FWAA Blue Ribbon Committee made the final determination on the 75-man team, including a first, second and third team.
A national-leading four Huskers were named to the first team, including offensive line standouts and Outland Trophy winners Dave Rimington and Will Shields. Another Outland Trophy winner, Ndamukong Suh, anchors the FWAA first-team defensive line, while Johnny Rodgers was selected as the first-team return specialist.