1998 - Vering was one of two Big 12 champions for the Huskers and finished the season ranked eighth by AWN .
1998 - Vering was named the nation 's freshman of the year at 177 pounds by Amateur Wrestling News .
1998 - Vering , who was named the nation 's freshman of the year at 177 pounds by Amateur Wrestling News , was one of two Big 12 champions for the Huskers and finished the season ranked eighth by AWN .