Honors & Awards
Phillips 66 Big Eight Academic Honor Roll (1992)
1993 (Senior)
A three-year letterwinner at wingback for the Huskers, David Seizys (pronounced SIZE-es) was an outstanding blocker who helped Nebraska to an undefeated regular season on its way to the 1994 Federal Express Orange Bowl national championship game against Florida State. With Seizys on the perimeter, Nebraska won the Big Eight rushing title and ranked third nationally with 287.9 yards rushing per game. He also starred on special teams, recording 11 tackles, including five solos, while recovering one fumble.
1992 (Junior)
Seizys played in all 11 regular-season for the Big Eight champion Huskers in 1992. He backed up Vincent Hawkins and Abdul Muhammad at wingback. Seizys caught his first career pass for a 14-yard gain in Nebraska’s win over Middle Tennessee State. He was a standout on special teams, recording nine tackles, including four solos, while adding a fumble recovery. He also had one special teams tackle against Florida State in the 1993 Federal Express Orange Bowl.
1991 (Sophomore)
Seizys earned his first varsity letter after playing in three games as a reserve wingback. He did record any statistics.
1990 (Redshirt)
Seizys redshirted in his second season at Nebraska.
1989 (Freshman)
A walk-on out of Fort Calhoun High School, Seizys played wingback and was the leading receiver on Nebraska’s JV team. He finished with nine receptions for 165 yards and two touchdowns for the JV. He averaged 18.3 yards per catch, including a 51-yarder. He also carried the ball four times for 17 yards, while adding one assisted tackle and one fumble recovery on special teams.
Fort Calhoun High School
Seizys played running back and defensive back for Coach Mick Hale at Fort Calhoun. Seizys earned four letters in football, three in basketball and four in track, earning all-state honors in football and track.
Personal
The son of Anthony and Patricia Seizys, David has three sisters and two brothers. He majored in pre-education and was very active in community events as a speaker at the Omaha Youth Rap Sessions. He was also a volunteer speaker at the Best of America and National American Education Week presentations to local schools.