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Seven high scl andouts g _ itmen^ Option Quarterbacks Newcombe and Crouch are among list of those expected to sign. By David Wilson StaffReporter Still 12 days away from the first game of the season, die Nebraska foot ball team already has received seven verbal commitments from high school seniors. But Steve Pederson, Nebraska's associate athletic director for football operations, said the coaching staff had not decided how many scholarships would be offered this fall, or what po sitions were most in need of help. The recruits — two quarterbacks, two wide receivers, an offensive line man, a linebacker and a tight end — cannot sign letters of intent until Feb ruary. Football teams are allowed to re ward 25 scholarships each year, but because of NCAA cutbacks in recent years, Nebraska most likely will not sign 25 players, “I wanted to go there first of all,” said quarterback Bobby Newcombe, from Albuquerque, N.M., “and when they offered me a scholarship, I couldn't refuse." Newcombe, who said he was of fered a scholarship after attending the Husker football camp in early June, was the third high school senior to make a verbal commitment. felt I could fit in really well. I want to continue to win as a Comhusker.” Hie 6-foot, 185-pound option-style signal caller led Highland High School to a 10-3 record last season, throwing for 606 yards and rushing for 1309. Eric Crouch, a senior at Millard North High School in Omaha, became the second quarterback to commit in late July. “I wanted to get it done early,” Crouch said. “I felt most comfortable in Lincoln. I made the decision so 1 could concentrate on my senior year.” Crouch, who also said he was of fered a scholarship after the Nebraska football camp in early June, rushed for 1,960 yards and threw for785 last sea son, contributing to 38 Mustang touch downs. “He’s really productive and really disciplined,” Millard North Coach Fred Petito said. “He knows what he «— I want to continue to win as a . Cornhusker” Bobby Newcohbe prospective NU recruit — ■■ needs to accomplish, and he goes out - and does it.” Mark Vedral, a tight end from Gre gory, S.D., will become the third mem ber of his family to {day football at Nebraska. His brother, Mike, played tigjht end for the Huskers from 1990 through 1992, and his brother Jan is a senior wingback this season. Marie is the first Vedral to be offered a scholar ship while in high school. Kyle Vanden Bosch, a linebacker from Inwood, Iowa, NU’s first com mitment, is the only defensive recruit. Other commitments include: Kyle Kollmorgen, an offensive lineman from Lincoln Southeast, Erwin Swiney, a wide receiver from Lincoln North east with a 4.3-second 40-yard-dash time, and Matt Davison a record-set ting wide receiver from Tecumseh. Kyle Kollmorgen OL 6-4 Erwin Swiney WR 6-0 175 Lincoln Northeast Mark Vedral TE 6-1 200 Gregory, S.D. Husker maniac? We have eveiything you need. (Except another national championship.) TltfnJfykt ffftrm*. Nebraska Bookstore Big Red Dept. Main Level All the stuff your mom forgot to buy you. |pt> ' * At 6:00 pjn., well kick things off in the State Fair Open Air Auditorium with The Rumbles. At 8:00, it’s cm to the Devaney Center to see Hie Charlie Daniels Band. And from 9:30 until the cows come home, dance to the music of lie Awake at the State Fair Grandstand. The party is FBEE to college students for the cost The 1996 Nebraska State Fair...it's alive and kickin’! < i new velvet No one really knows where velvet - cally styled stretched polo pullovers, the look came from. Some say the Italian Renaissance. this season is textured luxury and the best Then again, others say the Far East. examples are in velvet. But no matter where it originated, vel- But‘don’t look for them in the depart vet has thankfully evolved into a contemporary ment stores, because you’ll only find them at favorite rig^it here at Harold’s. on< From fun new zippered tops to classi Harold’s Updated Velvet Blouses, Vests & Si One Brine Plaoe, Omaha • ' - To receive Harold's free men’s and ladies’ catalop, call 1-800476-5373 Aetna/ styles may vary from those shorn here. Quantities Hmknl