Scott Strasburger

Scott Strasburger (born February 14, 1963) is a former American football defensive end. He played college football at the University of Nebraska.

Scott Strasburger
No. 90
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1963-02-14) February 14, 1963
Stuttgart, West Germany
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:Holdrege
(Holdrege, Nebraska)
College:Nebraska
NFL Draft:1985 / Round: 9 / Pick: 243
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

Early years

Strasburger attended Holdrege High School, where he was a starter at defensive end and was named All-state as a senior. He walked-on at the University of Nebraska.

As a true sophomore, he was a backup right defensive end behind All-Big Eight selection Tony Felici. He made 31 tackles and 6 sacks. His most famous play came in the eleventh game against Oklahoma University, intercepting a pass late in the fourth quarter that he returned 22 yards to the opponent's one yard in the final 30 seconds of the game, helping the team clinch a 28-24 victory and win the Big Eight Conference Championship.[1] He was named the starter for the 1983 Orange Bowl against Louisiana State University.[2]

As a junior, he was named a full-time starter at standup right defensive end. He made 42 tackles (22 solo), 3 pass breakups and 2 fumble recoveries (led the team). He made 10 tackles against Oklahoma State University.

As a senior, he made 12 tackles for loss (tied team lead), 7 pass breakups (school record for linemen). He made 7 tackles (5 solo), 2 sacks, 2 pass breakups and one fumble recovery against UCLA. He earned a National Football Hall of Fame scholarship. He finished with 15 career sacks.

In 1984, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a scholar.[3] In 2005, he was inducted into the Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame.[4]

Professional career

Strasburger was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 9th round (243rd overall) of the 1985 NFL Draft, to play him at outside linebacker. He was released on September 2.[5] In 1986, he was re-signed by the Cowboys and was released on August 23.[6]

References
  1. "Strasburger saves the day, 1982". Lincoln Journal Star.
  2. "Nebraska peels off an Orange win, 21-20". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). Associated Press. January 2, 1983. p. 4D.
  3. "Hall of Fame profile". National Football Foundation.
  4. "A look at the Nebraska HOF class". Lincoln Journal Star.
  5. "Transactions". The New York Times.
  6. "The Dallas Cowboys released three players Saturday". Associated Press.
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