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Honors and Awards
- 2008 Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Academic Honor Roll
- 2008 Big 12 Commissioner's Fall Academic Honor Roll
2009 Outlook
Lincoln native Jim Ebke switched from offense to defense before spring practice and will look to compete for playing time at safety this fall. The 6-0, 210-pounder was a reserve quarterback last season, frequently running the Huskers' scout team offense. Ebke was also an accomplished defender in high school and will try his hand at that spot. Ebke began his college career at South Dakota State, before transferring to Nebraska in January of 2008.
2008 (Redshirt)
Ebke transferred from South Dakota State to walk on for the Huskers. He sat out the 2008 season due to NCAA transfer rules and worked as a reserve quarterback.
Before Nebraska (South Dakota St./Lincoln East HS)
Ebke redshirted during his only season at South Dakota State. He made a significant impact as a linebacker and safety on the Jackrabbits’ scout team.
Ebke was one of the most decorated players in the state of Nebraska in 2006, earning state Gatorade Player-of-the-Year honors while quarterbacking Lincoln East to the Class A state quarterfinals. Under the direction of coach John Gingery, Ebke was honored as the Super-State Honorary Captain and Offensive Player of the Year by the Lincoln Journal Star and Omaha World-Herald after setting eight school records and leading Class A in total offense with 1,225 yards passing and 1,549 yards rushing while accounting for 31 touchdowns. Defensively, he made 66 tackles and intercepted two passes.
Ebke was named to the all-state basketball honorable-mention squad two times and competed in track and field and baseball at the varsity level. He was an academic all-state selection and member of the National Honor Society.
Personal
Jim is the son of Darrell and Susan Ebke and was born on Sept. 29, 1988. He is majoring in mathematics. He had a strong first semester in Lincoln, earning a spot on the Big 12 Commissioner’s Spring Academic Honor Roll. He carries a 3.555 cumulative grade-point average.
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Courtesy: Scott Bruhn/NU Media Relations
