University of Nebraska at Omaha 2010 Football Recruits

PLAYER POS HT WT RESIDENCE/HIGH SCHOOL Dane Eccles S 6‐1 185 Elkhorn, Neb./Elkhorn HS James Franklin III RB 5‐9 180 Olathe, Kan./Olathe North HS Donovan Gordon DL 6‐2 260 Raytown, Mo./Raytown South HS Jarrett Grabbe DL 6‐2 265 Blair, Neb./Blair HS Nathan Hancock S 6‐1 175 Independence, Mo./Fort Osage HS Boston Higgins OL 6‐4 255 Blue Springs, Mo./Blue Springs HS Justin Kowalski DL 6‐4 220 Papillion, Neb./Papillion South HS Michael Lisher OL 6‐3 270 Lawrence, Kan./Lawrence Free State HS Devon Nash LB 6‐4 225 Lincoln, Neb./Lincoln East HS Jason Peete S 6‐3 185 Olathe, Kan./Olathe North HS Jacob Ramsay K 5‐9 150 Lincoln, Neb./Lincoln Pius X HS T.J. Randall DL 6‐4 220 Kansas City, Mo./Lee’s Summit West HS Ben Renshaw WR 6‐5 210 Omaha, Neb./Millard North HS Tim Semisch TE 6‐9 230 Omaha, Neb./Millard North HS Jeffrey Seybold, Jr. RB 5‐10 195 Lincoln, Neb./Lincoln Southwest HS Chandler Thomas DL 6‐4 245 Papillion, Neb./Papillion‐LaVista South HS Kamryn Tillmon WR 5‐10 175 Independence, Mo./Fort Osage HS Camren Torneden RB/ATH 5‐8 170 Lawrence, Kan./Lawrence Free State HS Garrett White RB 6‐1 185 Kansas City, Mo./Liberty HS Julian Young DL 6‐5 237 Raytown, Mo./Raytown South HS

TRANSFERS POS HT WT RESIDENCE/PREVIOUS SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL Eric Cummings DL 6‐2 270 Omaha, Neb./South Dakota/Burke HS Jake Marousek S 6‐1 192 Omaha, Neb./South Dakota/Burke HS Marquis Parker WR 6‐0 187 Omaha, Neb./North Iowa Area CC/Westside HS

HS RECRUITS ALL RECRUITS BY STATE: BY POSITION: Nebraska: 9 Defensive back: 4 Kansas: 4 Defensive line: 7 Missouri: 7 Wide receiver: 3 Offensive line: 2 Linebacker: 1 Running back: 4 Tight End: 1 Kicker: 1

University of Nebraska at Omaha 2010 Football Recruits – Bios

2010 HIGH SCHOOL RECRUITS

Dane Eccles S, 6‐1, 185 Elkhorn, Neb./Elkhorn HS A two‐sport letter winner at Elkhorn High School…was both all‐conference and all‐district for coach Mark Wortman…rushed for 1,025 yards for the Antlers who were a state semifinalist in 2009…also lettered in baseball. Personal: Born Nov. 20, 1991 in Grand Junction, Colo….son of Elizabeth and Cary Eccles…has one brother and two sisters…will major in pre‐med with the goal of becoming a surgeon.

James Franklin III RB, 5‐8, 180 Olathe, Kan./Olathe North HS Lettered in football for coach Pete Flood at Olathe North High School…rushed for 5,916 yards in his career…had 2,803 yards and 31 touchdowns as a senior in leading his team to the large school, Class 6A state championship…was the Kansas City player of the year and an all‐state selection. Personal: Born Sept. 23, 1991 in Coffeyville, Kan….son of Kris and Angie Hoffman…has a brother and a sister…will major in business.

Donovan Gordon DT, 6‐2, 260 Raytown, Mo./Raytown South HS Was a first team all‐state as a senior at Raytown South High School while playing for coach David Allie...lettered all four years in football and track and was a two‐year letterman in wrestling…led the defensive line in tackles his senior year…was also an all‐metro selection and a first team all‐conference pick as a senior and a second team all‐state pick as a junior…also lettered in track and field and was an all‐state selection in wrestling…was all‐conference and all‐district as a thrower in track. Personal: Born March 15, 1991 in Kansas City, Mo….son of Monique and Willis Authorlee…has three brothers and two sisters…will major in computer engineering.

Jarrett Grabbe DL, 6‐2, 265 Blair, Neb./Blair HS Lettered for coach Darren Harsin and was a team captain at Blair High School…was a Class B all‐state, all‐ conference and all‐district pick as a senior while helping lead the Bears to the state semifinals…was an academic all‐conference selection…was also an all‐conference pick and a Class B all‐state honorable mention in baseball. Personal: Born Sept. 26, 1991…son of Chris and Mark Grabbe…has two brothers…will major in physical education.

Nathan Hancock S, 6‐1, 175 Independence, Mo./Fort Osage HS Played for coach Ryan Schartz at Fort Osage High School…as a senior, was first team all‐state, all‐metro, all‐area, all‐conference and all‐district and was named the conference’s defensive player of the year…had 171 tackles, including eight for a loss and 14 pass breakups…also had three interceptions, five forced fumbles, four blocked punts and one punt block returned for a touchdown…played for an Indians team that was conference and district champs and finished as the state runner up…also lettered in track where he was all conference and all‐area…a member of the National Honor Society and recipient of his school’s academic excellence award. Personal: Born Nov. 26, 1991 in Anchorage, Alaska…son of Judith Wright…has three sisters…will major in civil engineering.

Boston Higgins OL, 6‐4, 255 Blue Springs, Mo./Blue Springs HS Was a state runner up at Blue Springs High School…was an all‐area, all‐metro and all‐conference selection as a senior…also lettered in track. Personal: Born Sept. 28, 1991 in Aberdeen, Mo….son of Janet and Barry Higgins…has one brother and two sisters…will major in engineering.

Justin Kowalski DL, 6‐4, 220 Papillion, Neb./Papillion‐LaVista South HS Was chosen team Most Valuable Player for the Titans while playing for coach Mark Fritch…was an all‐ metro and second team all‐Nebraska pick…also lettered in wrestling and track. Personal: Born June 30, 1991 in Grand Island, Neb….son of Joann and Lonnie Kowalski…has one brother and one sister…undecided on a major.

Michael Lisher OL, 6‐3, 270 Lawrence, Kan./Lawrence Free State HS Played for his father, Bob, at Lawrence Free State High School where he was a first team all‐state, all‐ metro and all‐league selection as both a junior and a senior…also lettered in baseball…was a member of the National Honor Society. Personal: Born April 23, 1991…son of Diana and Bob Lisher…has one brother and one sister…will major in business.

Devon Nash LB, 6‐4, 225 Lincoln, Neb./Lincoln East HS Played for coach John Gingery at Lincoln East High School…as a senior, had 50 tackles, two interceptions, one forced fumble and one sack in four games. Personal: Born Feb. 15, 1992…grandson of Judy Grimm…will major in education.

Jason Peete S, 6‐3, 185 Olathe, Kan./Olathe North HS Won a state championship for Olathe North High School under coach Pete Flood…was a member of the 6A all‐state team…was also a first team all‐sunflower league, all‐metro and all‐city pick…also lettered in basketball and baseball. Personal: Born January 6, 1992…son of Mary and Jerry Peete…has one brother…undecided on a major.

Jacob Ramsay K, 5‐9, 150 Lincoln, Neb./Lincoln Pius X HS Was a first team all‐state selection as a senior playing for coach Tim Aylward at Lincoln Pius X High School…was 12 for 14 in field goals as a senior…the 12 field goals are a Class B record…also had a Class B‐record four field goals in one game…was also a 2010 Shrine Bowl selection…also lettered in soccer. Personal: Born Aug. 23, 1991…son of Deb and Brad Ramsay…has one brother…undecided on a major.

T.J. Randall DL, 6‐4, 220 Kansas City, Mo./Lee’s Summit West HS Lettered for coach Royce Boehm at Lee’s Summit West High School…was a first team all‐state and all‐ conference selection on the defensive line…was also an all‐metro honorable mention…won a state championship in 2007…also lettered in wrestling and baseball. Personal: Born Feb. 16, 1992…son of Joyce and Dennis Randall…has one sister…will major in criminal justice.

Ben Renshaw WR, 6‐5, 210 Omaha, Neb./Millard North HS Played for coach Fred Petito at Millard North High School…also lettered in basketball. Personal: Born Nov. 1, 1991…son of Lori and Jack Renshaw…has four sisters…undecided on major.

Tim Semisch TE, 6‐9, 230 Omaha, Neb./Millard North HS Played for coach Fred Petito at Millard North High School…also lettered in hockey and lacrosse…was first team all‐state in lacrosse. Personal: Born Sept. 18, 1991…son of Karen and Doug Semisch…has two brothers…will major in business.

Jeffrey Seybold, Jr. RB, 5‐10, 195 Lincoln, Neb./Lincoln Southwest HS Was a super state and all‐conference pick for coach Mark King at Lincoln Southwest High School…finished his senior season with 1,160 yards including 260 in one game…also lettered in basketball and track. Personal: Born Feb. 13, 1992…son of Patsy Lamoree…has one brother and one sister…will be a general studies major.

Chandler Thomas DL, 6‐4, 245 Papillion, Neb./Papillion‐LaVista South HS Captained the Titans of Papillion‐LaVista South High School for coach Mark Fritch…was an all‐state and all‐district honorable mention…also lettered in basketball and served as team captain. Personal: Born April 4, 1992 in Wichita, Kan….son of Heather and Trom Thomas…has two sisters…will major in exercise science.

Kamryn Tillmon WR, 5‐10, 175 Independence, Mo./Fort Osage HS Was a state runner up as a senior at Fort Osage High School playing for coach Ryan Schartz…had 36 catches for 800 yards…was a first team all‐state, all‐conference, all‐district and all‐area selection…set school records for yards in a season, career and in a game. Personal: Born May 5, 1992 in Emporia, Kan….son of Amy Burroughs and Quincy Tillmon…will major in engineering.

Camren Torneden RB/ATH, 5‐8, 170 Lawrence, Kan./Lawrence Free State HS Played for coach Bob Lisher at Lawrence Free State High School…combined for 2,300 yards of offense…had his school’s record for longest punt return (71 yards) and most punt returns for a touchdown in a season (5)…was a first team all‐state selection at punt returner and quarterback…was also an all‐metro and all‐Sunflower League pick…also lettered in baseball. Personal: Born Oct. 15, 1991 in Dallas, Texas…son of Becky Torneden‐Johnson and Charles Johnson…has one brother and one sister…will major in business.

Garrett White RB, 6‐1, 185 Kansas City, Mo./Liberty HS Was a first team all‐conference pick and a second team all‐Northland choice at Liberty High School under coach Joel Wells…had 34 career touchdowns and more than 2,000 career rushing yards…as a senior, rushed for 966 yards and had 380 receiving yards for 17 total touchdowns…also lettered in baseball. Personal: born April 9, 1992…son of LeRae and Joel White…has one sister…undecided on major. Julian Young DL, 6‐5, 237 Raytown, Mo./Raytown South HS Played for coach David Allie at Raytown South High School…was an all‐conference and second team all‐ state pick as a senior…also lettered in basketball and track. Personal: Born April 30, 1992 in Kansas City, Mo….son of Glennie and Arthur Whittaker…has three brothers and two sisters…undecided on major.

2010 TRANSFERS

Eric Cummings DL, 6‐2, 270 Omaha, Neb./South Dakota/Burke HS Transfers to UNO from South Dakota…a graduate of Omaha Burke High School where he played for coach Paul Limongi…was all‐state and all‐metro for the Bulldogs while registering 63 solo tackles and 38 team tackles…also appeared in the Shrine Bowl following his senior year…also lettered in wrestling and track. Personal: Born Nov. 22, 1990…has one brother and one sister…undecided on major.

Jake Marousek S, 6‐1, 192 Omaha, Neb./South Dakota/Burke HS Transferring from South Dakota after a standout high school career at Burke High School playing for coach Paul Limongi…as a senior, ran for 970 yards and had more than 1,500 all‐purpose yards while being named honorable mention all‐metro and all‐state…also lettered in basketball and track, placing first in the 200 meter dash and as a member of the 4 x 400 meter relay in the state meet as a senior…was also named to the academic all‐metro team for track. Personal: Born Nov. 29, 1990…son of Monica and Len Marousek…has one sister…will major in business marketing.

Marquis Parker WR, 6‐0, 187 Omaha, Neb./North Iowa Area CC/Westside HS A graduate of Westside High School where he played for coach Marty Kaufman…transfers to UNO after playing at Palomar College and most recently at North Iowa Area Community College where he was a wide receiver and was a kick and punt returner…was all‐conference while playing at Palomar College…was all‐state at Westside where he set the school record for receptions in a season. Personal: Born Feb. 8, 1988…son of Trinette Parker…has one brother…undecided on major.