MOBILE, Ala. (AP) – Nebraska’s Ameer Abdullah wanted to leave an impression on more than just the NFL watchers at the Senior Bowl.
Abdullah rushed for 73 yards and added 40 receiving while leading the North to a 34-13 victory over the South on Saturday in the Senior Bowl, punctuating his college career in his home state.
“Being down here was much more than putting on a good performance for me,” said Abdullah, a Homewood, Alabama, native who had a large group of family and friends on hand. “Leaving this state was something that was hard for me to do. You could write a movie about it, really, just coming back and playing on Alabama soil for my last time as a collegiate athlete. I couldn’t paint a better picture.
“It was emotional for me. I grew up watching this game. This was a monumental day for me.”
The Cornhuskers’ No. 2 career rusher won MVP honors in a game that showcases senior NFL prospects.