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HUSKER Q & A – Tony Ortiz: Impressions of Ohio State, Scott Frost, And His Time At Nebraska

Corn Nation | September 28, 2019

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Tony Ortiz was an east coast guy pulled in by Assistant Coach Tony Samuel in the mid-90s. He had a rough “pledge year” as his scout team played against the guys considered the greatest team of all time in the 1995 Huskers. He is now living in Texas and coaching youth football on his son’s teams.

STAT CHECK!

Tony Ortiz, Linebacker

Waterbury, Connecticut

*1997--As a sophomore he played in 12 games with 32 tackles and had 3.5 sacks. He started in the National Championship game in a win versus Tenn.

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