2015 Nebraska Cross Country Media Guide | Page 39

HUSKER MEN 2015 NEBRASKA MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY PREVIEW Going into last season, the Nebraska men’s cross country team knew it was going to be a challenging season. Junior Jacob Olson suffered a broken foot just before the season started and had to redshirt. Two other veterans - Matt Gilbert and Peter Spinks - also redshirted, as did talented freshman Wyatt McGuire, the 2013 Nebraska Gatorade Runner of the Year at North Platte. But the 2015 season brings a new renewed sense of optimism. Olson, Gilbert, Spinks and McGuire are all set to race, and senior captain Nolan Border developed into one of the Huskers’ top runners by the end of last season, earning the team’s most improved runner award. Head Coach David Harris said this year’s team chemistry and leadership will go a long way toward developing