Chancellor Ronnie Green announced July 14 that Trev Alberts — who has 12 year of experience in college athletics administration and is one of the most decorated student-athletes in Husker history — has been named the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s athletic director.
"Since his winning days in Memorial Stadium, Trev has been passionate about Nebraska and has gained tremendous experience in collegiate athletics,” Green said. “He knows how to help build competitive, winning programs and is committed to long-term success. He knows how to navigate the complex financial aspects of a media-driven business. He remains a student athlete at heart and prioritizes student success, on and off the playing field.
“I am so pleased to welcome this Husker back home to Husker Nation."
Alberts, who is the 16th athletic director in program history, returns to his alma mater after spending the last 12 year at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. While leading the Mavericks, Alberts guided the program through a transition to the Division I level and construction of new facilities, including Baxter Arena and Maverick Park. He served as UNO’s director of athletics since 2009 and was elevated to vice chancellor for athletics in 2014.
A member of the College Football Hall of Fame, Alberts is one of the most decorated student-athletes in Husker history. As a senior in 1993, he won the Butkus Award as the nation's top linebacker, was the Big Eight Defensive MVP and was a first-team All-American. He was Big Eight Male Athlete of the Year in 1993-94 and received the NCAA's highest honor, The Today's Top Six Award, in 1993. A three-time academic All-Big Eight honoree, Alberts was a also CoSIDA Academic All-American in 1993.
— Nebraska Huskers (@Huskers) July 14, 2021
"It is such a tremendous honor to have this opportunity to lead Husker Athletics,” Alberts said. “The university has incredibly talented coaches and student athletes, and a fan base like no other program in the country. The future of Big Red is bright. I can't wait to join the Husker Athletics team and get going."
The search was led by Green and included a 16-person advisory committee that included Nebraska coaches, student-athletes, former Husker athletes, university employees and community stakeholders. Committee members were Kristin Blankley, professor of law and chair of the university's intercollegiate athletics committee; Scott Fuess, professor of economics and faculty athletics representative; Austin Allen, student-athlete; Jordan Burroughs, former Husker; Tim Clare, NU regent; Eric Crouch, former Husker; Darin Erstad, former Husker and head baseball coach; Charlie Foster, assistant vice chancellor for inclusive student excellence; Bill Jackman, former Husker; John Jentz, deputy athletic director and chief financial officer; Taylor Johnson, student-athlete; Peaches James Keaton, former Husker; Tonn Ostergard, CEO and chair of Crete Carrier Corp.; Jack Stark, NU regent and team psychologist at UNL, UNO and Creighton University; Ndamukong Suh, former Husker; and Amy Williams, women's basketball head coach.
Alberts starts in the new role on July 19.
What others are saying...
Commissioner Warren and the #B1G family is excited to welcome Trev Alberts back to @Huskers nation! pic.twitter.com/ouVefHJgiJ
— Big Ten Conference (@bigten) July 14, 2021
Trev Alberts had no interest in the Nebraska athletic director job in 2017.
This time, it was different.
What changed? Why did he leave his South Carolina vacation early to do an interview.
Five words.
My story from a big day at NU. https://t.co/fVSwsDEkOk— Sam McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) July 15, 2021
Join us in welcoming back one of our own to the Big Red Family:
Trev Alberts, Athletic Director.#GBR pic.twitter.com/jPoCtAAKJt— Nebraska Huskers (@Huskers) July 14, 2021
Congratulations to Trev Alberts, the new @UNLincoln Director of Athletics. We are grateful for his more than 12 years of leadership here on campus! Revisit Alberts’ UNO achievements. https://t.co/vp2ZFgWEA9
— University of Nebraska at Omaha (@UNOmaha) July 14, 2021
You’ll see opinions on the #Huskers hire of Trev Alberts, such as mine. Great. More importantly, however, you’ll see leadership—and results.
— Mike Babcock (@MDBabs) July 14, 2021
Welcome to Trev Alberts the new Husker Director of Athletics. He turned down other D1 opportunities because he did not want to disrupt his family. The timing is right. Trev Alberts will bring intentional, engaged, leadership to the Huskers.
— Terry Pettit (@TerryPettit1) July 14, 2021
