Honors and Awards
2009 Outlook
Redshirt freshman Alonzo Whaley is among a group of talented young linebackers who are expected to make a contribution in the 2009 campaign. The 6-1, 225-pound Whaley was impressive while redshirting in his first year in the program, and was honored as the Huskers’ co-Defensive Scout Team MVP. Whaley will enter fall camp as one of numerous contenders for significant action at the Will linebacker position.
2008 (Redshirt)
Whaley redshirted and was Nebraska’s defensive scout team co-MVP.
Before Nebraska (Madisonville HS)
Whaley was one of nine Texas natives in the 2008 Husker class, and was a standout throughout his career at Madisonville High. He showcased his ability to find the football as a senior with 162 tackles during the 2007 season, helping Madisonville and Coach Greg Morgan to a 9-2 record. In addition to his huge tackle numbers, Whaley also forced eight fumbles, recovered five and scored on an interception return.
Whaley’s play earned him Defensive MVP honors in his district, along with first-team Class 3A all-state honors from the Texas Sportswriters Association. Whaley also earned first-team all-state honors in 2006, helping his team to a 7-4 record, while making 172 tackles.
Whaley was ranked among the top 100 players in the state of Texas by Rivals.com and among the top 100 players in the Southwest region by SuperPrep Magazine. He also ranked among the nation’s top 50 weakside linebackers by Scout.com.
Whaley visited Oklahoma State and Louisiana Tech and drew strong recruiting interest from Baylor, Missouri, Texas A&M and Arizona State.
Personal
Alonzo is the son of Annie Whaley, and was born on Jan. 4, 1990. He has not declared a major, but was named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Academic Honor Roll. He has volunteered his time at the Village Manor Retirement Center and multiple hospital visits, including the Huskers’ hospital visit in Jacksonville during Gator Bowl week.
Courtesy: Scott Bruhn/NU Media Relations
