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Mike Caputo
# 58
Offensive Lineman - OL
Height: 6-1  Weight: 275
Redshirt Freshman
Previous Affiliations
   Millard North
Previous Experience
  
Omaha, Neb.
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Courtesy: NU Media Relations
Release: 04/06/2009

2009 Outlook
Sophomore Mike Caputo emerged as a key performer for the Nebraska offensive line during spring practice. After seeing action as the No. 2 center as a redshirt freshman, the Omaha native is poised for a larger role this fall. Caputo worked as senior Jacob Hickman's backup at center for much of the spring, but also worked with the top unit, which allowed the coaching staff to experiment with using Hickman at guard.

The 6-1, 275-pound Caputo is undersized for an offensive lineman, but uses outstanding technique to compensate. He is one of eight returning lettermen on the offensive line.

2008 (Redshirt Freshman)
Caputo served as a reliable backup to starter Jacob Hickman throughout the season. Caputo played in seven games and helped the Nebraska offense rank among the top 20 nationally in scoring, passing and total offense.

2007 (Redshirt)
Caputo sat out his first season as a redshirt and worked with the scout team.Before Nebraska (Millard North HS)
Caputo was an outstanding two-way player for Millard North High School and Coach Fred Petito. Caputo helped Millard North reach four straight Class A state semifinals (2003-06) including a victory in the title game in 2005. For his efforts in 2006, Caputo was named to the Class A all-state team by both the Lincoln Journal Star and the Omaha World-Herald. Caputo received offers from several Division II schools, as well as being asked to walk-on at a handful of Division I schools before deciding on Nebraska.

Personal
Caputo was born on May 2, 1989, and he is the son of Tony and Maryann Caputo. Caputo is majoring in communication studies and has assisted with Nebraska's hospital visits, the Omaha Heart Walk and volunteered at Elliott Elementary School.

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