College Career
He was the kicker for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He finished third on Nebraska’s all-time scoring list with 315 points, topped only by Kris Brown (388, 1995–98) and Eric Crouch (368 points, 1998–2001). As a senior, All-Big 12 Conference first-team selection by the league’s coaches and The Kansas City Star, adding second-team honors from the Associated Press after leading the team in scoring with 88 points, connecting on 14 of 18 field goals (77.8%) and all 46 extra-point attempts. Named Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week versus Arizona State. Appeared in 10 games as a junior scoring 64 points (third on the team), making 10 of 14 field goals and 34 of 37 extra-point attempts. Had a pair of conversions versus Miami in the Rose Bowl. Scored 75 points during sophomore season and was successful on five of 10 field goals and set a school record with 60 consecutive extra points. Booted a 51-yarder and set an NCAA bowl record as he connected on all nine extra-point attempts versus Northwestern in the Alamo Bowl. Took over placekicking chores freshman year, connecting on 14 of 20 field goals and 46 of 47 extra points as he scored 88 points. Redshirted as a freshman.
He majored in communications.
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