Hardin-Simmons University

Brian Nelson is Hardin-Simmons’ all-time leading goal scorer (63 goals) and points leader (141). A four-year starter at forward, he played and started in all 82 career games. He earned First Team All-Conference honors in three seasons and was named ASC Co-Player of the Year and Offensive MVP in 1997. A two-time Academic All-American, he helped lead the Cowboys to a 13–5–3 record in 1998—capped by a dominant four-goal performance in the team’s 5–1 victory over LeTourneau to capture their first ASC Championship. Brian now lives in Anacortes, Washington with his wife, Cheri, and their four children. He leads Bite-Size Bible, a teaching ministry devoted to helping people understand the Bible and see their place in its story.