Meet your Husker Senior Offensive Lineman: Moudy, Pelini & Cotton
By Kelli Anne
Aug 30, 2014; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Terrell Newby (34) is congratulated by offensive linesman Mike Moudy (74) after Newby scores during the second half against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 55-7. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
A look at the 3 Offensive Lineman graduating from Nebraska and what should stick out are not only the familiar names, but behind those names are guys that really contributed during their tenure at Nebraska.
Offensive guard #74 Mike Moudy was a walk on majoring in English having come to Lincoln from Castle Rock, Colorado. He stepped up when Spencer Long went down to injury in 2013 and helped provide a strong front for 3 different quarterbacks that year. He also helped pave the way for Ameer Abdullah by blocking for him the past few seasons.
Moudy is also a force in the classroom as a Six-Time Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll and member of the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team. He also was on the Academic All-Big Ten Team 2012 & 2013.
Another familiar walk on name is #56 Mark Pelini who plays center for the Huskers. He is the nephew of Coach Pelini and came to Lincoln from Youngstown, Ohio. In 2013 he played in all 13 games at center. He is a Five-Time Nebraska scholar-Athlete Honor Roll member and on the 2014 Tom Osborne Citizenshipt Team. I’m sure he’s taken his fair share of ribbing for his uncle.
After a particularly frustrating Michigan State game for the Center, the family dynamic was brought up by Faux Pelini.
.@Harvey_Perlman can a coach punch a player if he's related to him
— Faux Pelini (@FauxPelini) October 5, 2014
The Lincoln, Nebraska product #68 Jake Cotton is a captain this year. He is the only one of the three Cotton brothers not playing tight end (Ben and Sam).
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He admittedly loves blocking for Ameer. Jake is a History Major and earned a spot on the
Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll
3 times. He has earned a spot on the Brook Berringer and Tom Osborne Citizenship Teams in 2014 for his community outreach. He redshirted as a freshman and really stepped up his game in 2013 where he started 11 of 13 games.
Meet more Seniors tomorrow!
Sep 13, 2014; Fresno, CA, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Ameer Abdullah (8) reacts next to offensive lineman Jake Cotton (68) after rushing for a touchdown against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the first quarter at Bulldog Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports