Two Huskers to play in college all-star game

Two Cornhuskers will participate in a college all-star game later this week.

Two Cornhuskers will participate in a college all-star game later this week. Safety Omar Brown and long snapper Marco Ortiz will represent the Nebraska football program at the 2024 Shrine Bowl.

In 2023, Brown made 51 total tackles, two forced fumbles, and one interception. For his career, he made 75 tackles with nine interceptions.

Brown started his career at Northern Iowa before transferring to Nebraska for the 2022 season. He declared for the NFL draft in early December.

Marco Ortiz spent one year at Nebraska after transferring from Florida. This season, he was named a finalist for the Patrick Mannelly Award (college football’s best long snapper).

The 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl will occur at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The 12,000-seat indoor stadium is the main practice facility of the Dallas Cowboys.

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Nebraska long snapper selected to Hula Bowl roster

A Nebraska football player has accepted an invitation to an upcoming all-star game.

A Nebraska football player has accepted an invitation to an upcoming all-star game. Long snapper Marco Ortiz has been selected to participate on the roster for the 2024 Hula Bowl.

Ortiz spent his only season at Nebraska after having previously transferred from Florida. He was named a finalist this season for the Patrick Mannelly Award.

The award is named for NFL long snapper Patrick Mannelly. Mannelly played for the Chicago Bears for 16 seasons before entering a career in the Chicago media.

The honor is only in its fifth year of existence and benefits Bernie’s Book Bank. That organization provides books to underserved communities in the Chicago area.

The Hula Bowl will take place in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday, January 13.

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