Steve Lindquist Season 1978

Honors & Awards

• 1979 7th Round NFL Draft Pick (Miami Dolphins, 162nd Overall)
• 1978 Second Team All-American (Football News, UPI)
• 1978 First Team All-Big Eight (Omaha World-Herald, AP, UPI)
• 1977 Second Team All-Big Eight (AP)

1978 (Senior)
Steve's success on the field earned him first team All-Big Eight and second team All-American Honors along with a place in the NFl draft (Miami Dolphins, 162nd Overall). Steve helped the Huskers to 328.8 rushing yards per game and 37.0 points per game. Nebraska finished the season with a 9-3 record and an appearance in the Orange Bowl against Oklahoma.

1977 (Junior)
Lindquist started at right guard and earned second team All-Big Eight honors. Steve doubled as a furious kick and punt coverage performer, always being the first down the field. He helped the Huskers to 294.5 rushing yards per game.  He helped the Huskers finish with a 9-3 record and a Liberty Bowl win against North Carolina, 21-17.

1976 (Sophomore)
Steve was a reserve offensive lineman behind Greg Jorgensen. Nebraska finished the season with a 9-3-1 record and an Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl win over Texas Tech, 27-24. 

1975 (Redshirt)
Steve was an alternate offensive lineman

1974 (Freshman)
Steve was given a hardship year after breaking his hand. 

Brooklyn Center High School (Minneapolis, Minn.)
Steve was an All-State and All-Conference performer. He is the son of Richard and Jeanne Lindquist. Steve had brief stints in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos and the San Francisco 49ers.