Nebraska Athletics moved swiftly in its pursuit of a new athletic director, landing Washington's Troy Dannen on Wednesday.
The Huskers found their leader one week after Trev Alberts abruptly bolted for Texas A&M after less than three years on the job.
Dannen is the 17th athletic director in Nebraska history, and the fourth since legendary Tom Osborne retired in 2013.
So, who is Troy Dannen? Here are five quick facts about the new head Husker.
Midwestern roots
Dannen was born and raised in Marshalltown, Iowa, a town of roughly 28,000 people. It's a brisk 3½-hour drive from Lincoln.