 Sadler's program saw moderate success through his six seasons in Lincoln, finishing above .500 four times but only winning one postseason game.Nebraska finished first in the Big 12 and 18th nationally in scoring defense in 2007–08, allowing just 60.7 points per game.Sadler's specialty was highlighted again in 2008–09 as the Huskers proved it was no fluke, claiming another first-place defense in the league while ranking 22nd nationally by giving up just 60.4 points per contest.