husker rob Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 After looking at this class of walkons, and reading about the athletes that NU will be getting, I was pretty excited about them. Oh, and most of them are outstanding students also. Here is a list of the ones that I know so far, I will add more info as time goes along, so feel free to add any information that you have read anywhere. 1. Zach Ruiz, 6-3/210/QB/ATH 4.8 40 (Beatrice) All-Confrence, District, and State for Class B 3.92 GPA, 26 ACT Turned Down scholarship offers from UNO and Colorado School of Mines 2. Taylor Dixon, 5-10/180/DB/4.53 40 (Wauneta-Palasades) Career Numbers 4500 yds rushing, 2800 yds passing, 106 unassisted tackles, 332 Assisted tackles, 7 INT, and 76 non-throwing TD. All-State his Junion and Senior Years 3.75 GPA, 27 ACT Turned down offers from UNK, Ft Hayes St, Doane, and Chadron St. Most impressive offer that he turned down was the RHOP program, where he would have all 4 years of school paid for and then automatically enter in to Dental School. 3. Jase Dean, 6-0/175/S/4.55 40 (Bridgeport) 833 yds rushing, 100 yds recieving, 320 passing, 11 TDs, 111 tackles, 4 INTs his senior year. runs 100m, 200m, and 400m in track with a 10.8 100 personal best 3.77 GPA, 23 ACT Had offers from UNO, Chadron St, and Wyoming wanted him to walk on 4. Jeremy Wallace, 6-1/225/LB/4.59 40 (Omaha Bryan) 1200 yds on 200 carries, 17 TD, 115 tackles 2nd team all Metro no info on GPA or scholarship offers at this time 5. David Pillen, 5-11/230/FB/LB/Long Snapper 4.9 40(Sugarland Tx) Son of former walk-on Clete Pillen (holds the NU record of most tackles in 1 game 30) Nephew of Jim Pillen 3.2 GPA and 1600 SAT Pill help me out here with your achievements Quote Link to comment
DeathCultArmaggedon Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 5. David Pillen, 5-11/230/FB/LB/Long Snapper 4.9 40(Sugarland Tx) Son of former walk-on Clete Pillen (holds the NU record of most tackles in 1 game 30) Nephew of Jim Pillen 3.2 GPA and 1600 SAT Pill help me out here with your achievements 1600 SAT is really impressive man. Quote Link to comment
zoogs Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 (it's out of 2400 now - not to take away from Pill's accomplishments, just noting for future reference all SAT scores reported from 2006 on) Quote Link to comment
JHaWk Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 RHOP is a big deal, he must be a true Husker Quote Link to comment
huskerfan500 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Kenny Anderson from Millard West is a solid player. I wouldn't say he was the best on the team but he was definetly one of the leaders. West should have made it to the State Championship if it wasn't for a missed extra point, Kenny was definetly a main part of the team. He is a hard worker and could be a good player at NU Quote Link to comment
sea o' red Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Nice videos. I think I laughed everytime you pancaked someone, which was alot. Quote Link to comment
BornNBredRed Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 This is pretty much everything anyone could ever know about me. David Pillen 5'11" 230 40 - 4.9 Shuttle - 4.52 Bench - 290 Squat - 420 Clean - 255 1600 SAT - 3.2 GPA Planning to attend Shane Hackney's snapping camps April 5th--1-day spring tune-up in Dallas July 12-13--Snapping SuperStars College Invitational in Chicago July 19-20--Dallas -------------------------------- Senior Stats - 1st team All-District & Academic All-District Honor Roll Defensive (DE) - 50 Tackles - 2 Fumble Recoveries - 4 Forced Fumbles - 1 TD (30yd fumble return) - 3 Sacks - 10 QB Hurries Fullback - 2 Carries - 10 yards ----------------------------------------- Junior Stats - 20 times for 130 yards - 5 catches for 25 yards - Academic All-District Honor Roll ---------------------------- Sophomore - Blocked for the leading rusher in the houston area (over 1,600 yards) 3 carries - 15 yds - Academic All-District Honor Roll Here are my videos (senior videos are only through about 3 or 4 games) junior - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT1XfcSUAJ8 senior - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xdrh0YHl9WE senior - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uT9Lvn8Rjo snapping camp w/ Shane Hackney - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK92BzSpBWg Extra Stuff about me I'm the FCA President of the FCA Chapter @ my school - Junior & Senior Also in a class called PALs (Peer Assistance Leadership) - Junior & Senior Years ... only about 20 people allowed in class class video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFpO9BDQw08 I also made this video - 1995 Nebraska Football - ----------------------------- Here is a letter of recommendation about myself - To Whom It May Concern: It is my pleasure to recommend David Pillen for the ---------- Scholarship. As his Peer Assistance and Leadership Teacher (PALs), football coach, and FCA sponsor I have come to know David very well. He is an extremely intelligent, passionate, and proactive young man with a very unique background; qualities that enable him to achieve success under even the most strenuous circumstances. Academic achievement and potential are of concern to any scholarship committee. David has been a solid academic student, at one of the most demanding high schools in Fort Bend ISD by maintaining a 3.18 GPA during his high school career. David has achieved his academic success while holding leadership positions in extracurricular activity he participates in. Currently he is the president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes showing that he is not only a great student but a true leader. David has also participated in PALs and Football during his tenure here at AHS. David excels in every vocation he takes part in and will surely do the same at the university level. The preceding accomplishments alone put David in a class that few students could be a part of, but what makes him a special individual is his willingness to give up his time for the good of others. Over the past four years David has volunteered more than four hundred hours of his own time to better his community and those who live in it. Whether it is teaching second graders the dangers of alcohol consumption, collecting trash or coordinating charity events, David never turns down an opportunity to help those in need. The reason that David has been so successful in so many areas of his life is because he always puts others first, a characteristic that would put him in a class by himself among people twice his age let alone his peers. There is no doubt that David will be successful both academically and personally at the University of Nebraska next year and this scholarship would help him in achieving that end. If you have any questions, please call me at Austin High School, 281-634-2000. Sincerely, Richard O. Lazarou Stephen F. Austin High School ----------------------------------------------- If anyone has read the article from bigredreport.com, I had some interest from some small schools down here in Texas and UH as well as TCU ... no one offered me a scholarship because I pretty much told everyone I Was going to Nebraska. After I said that everyone pretty much stopped showing any type of interest. And I can say that the only reason that I have this opportunity to do any of this that has been put before me ... is because of God! As a Husker alumnus and fan, you are the type of kid that this program needs. I'm proud to see that the University of Nebraska has re-established the walk-on program to recruit players such as yourself. Work hard and enjoy your time at Nebraska. Quote Link to comment
hack Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 If anyone has read the article from bigredreport.com, I had some interest from some small schools down here in Texas and UH as well as TCU ... no one offered me a scholarship because I pretty much told everyone I Was going to Nebraska. After I said that everyone pretty much stopped showing any type of interest. And I can say that the only reason that I have this opportunity to do any of this that has been put before me ... is because of God! and this is the bedrock that husker football is built upon. god love ya, buddy! Quote Link to comment
huskernumerouno Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 This is pretty much everything anyone could ever know about me. David Pillen 5'11" 230 40 - 4.9 Shuttle - 4.52 Bench - 290 Squat - 420 Clean - 255 1600 SAT - 3.2 GPA Planning to attend Shane Hackney's snapping camps April 5th--1-day spring tune-up in Dallas July 12-13--Snapping SuperStars College Invitational in Chicago July 19-20--Dallas -------------------------------- Senior Stats - 1st team All-District & Academic All-District Honor Roll Defensive (DE) - 50 Tackles - 2 Fumble Recoveries - 4 Forced Fumbles - 1 TD (30yd fumble return) - 3 Sacks - 10 QB Hurries Fullback - 2 Carries - 10 yards ----------------------------------------- Junior Stats - 20 times for 130 yards - 5 catches for 25 yards - Academic All-District Honor Roll ---------------------------- Sophomore - Blocked for the leading rusher in the houston area (over 1,600 yards) 3 carries - 15 yds - Academic All-District Honor Roll Here are my videos (senior videos are only through about 3 or 4 games) junior - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT1XfcSUAJ8 senior - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xdrh0YHl9WE senior - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uT9Lvn8Rjo snapping camp w/ Shane Hackney - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK92BzSpBWg Extra Stuff about me I'm the FCA President of the FCA Chapter @ my school - Junior & Senior Also in a class called PALs (Peer Assistance Leadership) - Junior & Senior Years ... only about 20 people allowed in class class video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFpO9BDQw08 I also made this video - 1995 Nebraska Football - ----------------------------- Here is a letter of recommendation about myself - To Whom It May Concern: It is my pleasure to recommend David Pillen for the ---------- Scholarship. As his Peer Assistance and Leadership Teacher (PALs), football coach, and FCA sponsor I have come to know David very well. He is an extremely intelligent, passionate, and proactive young man with a very unique background; qualities that enable him to achieve success under even the most strenuous circumstances. Academic achievement and potential are of concern to any scholarship committee. David has been a solid academic student, at one of the most demanding high schools in Fort Bend ISD by maintaining a 3.18 GPA during his high school career. David has achieved his academic success while holding leadership positions in extracurricular activity he participates in. Currently he is the president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes showing that he is not only a great student but a true leader. David has also participated in PALs and Football during his tenure here at AHS. David excels in every vocation he takes part in and will surely do the same at the university level. The preceding accomplishments alone put David in a class that few students could be a part of, but what makes him a special individual is his willingness to give up his time for the good of others. Over the past four years David has volunteered more than four hundred hours of his own time to better his community and those who live in it. Whether it is teaching second graders the dangers of alcohol consumption, collecting trash or coordinating charity events, David never turns down an opportunity to help those in need. The reason that David has been so successful in so many areas of his life is because he always puts others first, a characteristic that would put him in a class by himself among people twice his age let alone his peers. There is no doubt that David will be successful both academically and personally at the University of Nebraska next year and this scholarship would help him in achieving that end. If you have any questions, please call me at Austin High School, 281-634-2000. Sincerely, Richard O. Lazarou Stephen F. Austin High School ----------------------------------------------- If anyone has read the article from bigredreport.com, I had some interest from some small schools down here in Texas and UH as well as TCU ... no one offered me a scholarship because I pretty much told everyone I Was going to Nebraska. After I said that everyone pretty much stopped showing any type of interest. And I can say that the only reason that I have this opportunity to do any of this that has been put before me ... is because of God! capture that dream, enjoy your time at NU and GOOD LUCK Quote Link to comment
huskernation20 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 This is pretty much everything anyone could ever know about me. David Pillen 5'11" 230 40 - 4.9 Shuttle - 4.52 Bench - 290 Squat - 420 Clean - 255 1600 SAT - 3.2 GPA Planning to attend Shane Hackney's snapping camps April 5th--1-day spring tune-up in Dallas July 12-13--Snapping SuperStars College Invitational in Chicago July 19-20--Dallas -------------------------------- Senior Stats - 1st team All-District & Academic All-District Honor Roll Defensive (DE) - 50 Tackles - 2 Fumble Recoveries - 4 Forced Fumbles - 1 TD (30yd fumble return) - 3 Sacks - 10 QB Hurries Fullback - 2 Carries - 10 yards ----------------------------------------- Junior Stats - 20 times for 130 yards - 5 catches for 25 yards - Academic All-District Honor Roll ---------------------------- Sophomore - Blocked for the leading rusher in the houston area (over 1,600 yards) 3 carries - 15 yds - Academic All-District Honor Roll Here are my videos (senior videos are only through about 3 or 4 games) junior - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT1XfcSUAJ8 senior - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xdrh0YHl9WE senior - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uT9Lvn8Rjo snapping camp w/ Shane Hackney - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK92BzSpBWg Extra Stuff about me I'm the FCA President of the FCA Chapter @ my school - Junior & Senior Also in a class called PALs (Peer Assistance Leadership) - Junior & Senior Years ... only about 20 people allowed in class class video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFpO9BDQw08 I also made this video - 1995 Nebraska Football - ----------------------------- Here is a letter of recommendation about myself - To Whom It May Concern: It is my pleasure to recommend David Pillen for the ---------- Scholarship. As his Peer Assistance and Leadership Teacher (PALs), football coach, and FCA sponsor I have come to know David very well. He is an extremely intelligent, passionate, and proactive young man with a very unique background; qualities that enable him to achieve success under even the most strenuous circumstances. Academic achievement and potential are of concern to any scholarship committee. David has been a solid academic student, at one of the most demanding high schools in Fort Bend ISD by maintaining a 3.18 GPA during his high school career. David has achieved his academic success while holding leadership positions in extracurricular activity he participates in. Currently he is the president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes showing that he is not only a great student but a true leader. David has also participated in PALs and Football during his tenure here at AHS. David excels in every vocation he takes part in and will surely do the same at the university level. The preceding accomplishments alone put David in a class that few students could be a part of, but what makes him a special individual is his willingness to give up his time for the good of others. Over the past four years David has volunteered more than four hundred hours of his own time to better his community and those who live in it. Whether it is teaching second graders the dangers of alcohol consumption, collecting trash or coordinating charity events, David never turns down an opportunity to help those in need. The reason that David has been so successful in so many areas of his life is because he always puts others first, a characteristic that would put him in a class by himself among people twice his age let alone his peers. There is no doubt that David will be successful both academically and personally at the University of Nebraska next year and this scholarship would help him in achieving that end. If you have any questions, please call me at Austin High School, 281-634-2000. Sincerely, Richard O. Lazarou Stephen F. Austin High School ----------------------------------------------- If anyone has read the article from bigredreport.com, I had some interest from some small schools down here in Texas and UH as well as TCU ... no one offered me a scholarship because I pretty much told everyone I Was going to Nebraska. After I said that everyone pretty much stopped showing any type of interest. And I can say that the only reason that I have this opportunity to do any of this that has been put before me ... is because of God! capture that dream, enjoy your time at NU and GOOD LUCK HELL YEA! Represent Texas Boys my friend!!! Quote Link to comment
MCAT800 Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 If anyone has read the article from bigredreport.com, I had some interest from some small schools down here in Texas and UH as well as TCU ... no one offered me a scholarship because I pretty much told everyone I Was going to Nebraska. After I said that everyone pretty much stopped showing any type of interest. And I can say that the only reason that I have this opportunity to do any of this that has been put before me ... is because of God! and this is the bedrock that husker football is built upon. god love ya, buddy! Quote Link to comment
seed60 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Pill, love the vids Should do us proud Quote Link to comment
BigWillie Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 David, I must say you are a very smart man on and off the field. Very few kids want to accept the role of a long snapper, because it isn't a flashy position What most of them do not realize is that single trait is probably the single easiest way to get into the NFL. Whether or not you succeed at another position, you should continue the work on that throughout college. Think of it this way -- if you are a really good long snapper, on average you will get about 10-15 plays and commend a $1 million plus salary. Pretty nice, I must say. Quote Link to comment
huskerfan500 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 That is what Kolowski got in mostly for (the author of "diary of husker"), I think most long snappers in the NFL are backups if not starters, but best of luck Pill, I wish I was good enough to even walk on at NU Quote Link to comment
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