1st Commitment of Bo Pelini Era

Technically, however, it was Tom Osborne that got the pledge. The former Nebraska head coach called young Mr. Micah Kreikemeier shortly after the press conference to announce Bo Pelini as the new coach. Orborne offered him a scholarship. I suppose if there is an Athletic Director out there that is qualified to evaluate talent its Tom Osborne.

Micah Kreikemeier accepted it immediately.

It's no surprise that the 6-4, 220 lb tight end/defensive end/linebacker/fullback from West Point Central HS (West Point, NE) committed to the legendary coach. Kreikemeier's father and high school head coach both walked-on and played for Osborne at Nebraska.

Bill Callahan only offered scholarships to two in-state players last season. It is the right move for Osborne and Pelini to refocus their energies inward first. Although not a loaded state for talent each season, there are certainly more than two players that can help maintain Big Red's dominance within the state of Nebraska.

Kreikemeier is not rated...by anyone. But he is a legacy of sorts, its a great PR move and certainly the young kid has the genes and up-bringing to be a sound football player. We'll see.

Photo by Brian Bahr