David Fiala Season 1993

1993 (Senior)
A two-time letterman at fullback for the Big Red, David Fiala helped pave the way for a Nebraska offense that claimed the Big Eight rushing title on its way to a Big Eight championship in 1993. Fiala played in every game for the Huskers during an unbeaten regular season and appeared in the 1994 Federal Express Orange Bowl national championship game against Florida State. He totaled seven carries for 61 yards on the year for a Nebraska team that averaged 287.9 yards per game on the ground, which ranked No. 3 nationally. He averaged nearly nine yards per carry on the season, including a career-long 21-yard run on his only tote against Oklahoma State. He added 13 yards on his lone carry against Colorado State, and managed two carries for 12 yards against Texas Tech. A regular member of Nebraska’s special teams, Fiala also notched an unassisted tackle against Colorado.

In his career, Fiala played in 19 games. He totaled 11 carries for 87 yards, an average of 7.9 yards per carry.

1992 (Junior)
Fiala earned his first letter in 1992 after playing in six games at fullback behind starter Lance Lewis, Andre McDuffy and Cory Schlesinger. Fiala carried three times for 16 yards with a long run of nine yards against Middle Tennessee State. He added one assisted tackle on special teams.

1991 (Sophomore)
Fiala appeared in two games and earned his first carry with a 10-yard run against Colorado State.

1990 (Redshirt)
Fiala redshirted in his second season at Nebraska in 1990.

1989 (Freshman)
A walk-on , Fiala was a reserve fullback on Nebraska’s JV team as a true freshman in 1989. He rushed 10 times for 77 yards.

Milford High School
An academic all-state pick and a two-time honorable-mention all-state choice for Coach Marty Hingst, Fiala played halfback, I-back and safety at Milford High School. He lettered four times each in football and wrestling, while adding three letters in track.

Personal
The son of Dennis and Loretta Fiala, David was born in Seward, Neb. He has four brothers and four sisters. An agribusiness major, he carried better than a 3.8 grade-point average at Nebraska and was on the Dean’s List every semester before earning his bachelor’s degree in December of 1993. He was on the Student Advisory Board of the Ag Econ and Agribusiness Clubs. He was also a frequent speaker on behalf of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.