Omaha FB Zimmerer commits to Huskers

By Marc Hudgens  |   Wednesday, May 14, 2008  |  Comments( 0 )

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Omaha, Neb., fullback C.J. Zimmerer announced his verbal commitment to Nebraska on Tuesday evening. The commitment came one day after primary recruiter and offensive line coach Barney Cotton extended an offer.

“It was kind of news to my ears that they even recruited fullbacks anymore,” Zimmerer said. “I don’t see it much more, but I’m definitely excited. It’s big shoes to fill with all that tradition and those guys like the (Joel) Makovickas and (Cory) Schlesinger.”

Last year at Omaha Gross Catholic High School, the 6-foot-1, 215-pounder ran for 701 yards and 11 touchdowns on 88 carries. Zimmerer is the fourth commitment for the Huskers’ 2009 recruiting class.

Although no official records were found on other offers, Iowa and Iowa State were reportedly interested in Zimmerer.

COMMENTARY: Slowly but surely, head coach Bo Pelini is filling up his recruiting class for next year. Zimmerer is the second Nebraskan to commit to the school.
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Marc Hudgens has been with RealFootball365 since 2007, covering college football, specifically Clemson and Oregon. He also writes for SouthernPigskin.com covering the ACC. He enjoys the acidic wit of Hunter S. Thompson, is a freelance graphic designer and has written several screenplays. He ...
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