Scott Vampola Season 1988

1988 (Junior)
Vampola did not receive a varsity letter during the 1988 season but he did appear in three games as a junior, totaling three tackles. The Cornhuskers posted an 11–2 record and earned a berth in the Orange Bowl against Miami.

1987 (Sophomore)
Vampola was a key reserve at strong safety for the Huskers. Despite not earning a varsity letter he still saw action in four games totaling three tackles. Vampola helped the Huskers to a 10–2 record and an appearance in the Fiesta Bowl against Florida State. 

1986 (Redshirt)
Scott redshirted his second season as a Husker. 

1985 (Freshman)
Scott was an alternate strong safety for Coach Dan Young’s 5-0 freshman team. Scott totaled five tackles, one tackle for loss (13 yards), one interception and one pass break up. 

Southeast High School
Vampola earned two All-City selections and was named All-Conference as a senior while playing for coach Chuck Mizerski at Southeast High School in Lincoln. A versatile athlete, he starred at both running back and defensive back. In addition to football, Vampola was a three-time letterwinner in track and field and qualified for the state meet twice in the triple jump.

Personal
The son of Larry Vampola and Pat Hornby, Vampola was born in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was majoring in business education.