BUS STOP
Marv Estl of Lincoln and Stan Burkes of Omaha are driving Windstar Lines buses at the Super Bowl.
Eleven motor coaches from the company, which is based in Carroll, Iowa, with a branch in Lincoln, are shuttling the families of the team during the festivities. Three-hundred buses are in use overall this weekend.
Drivers got a pin from the Super Bowl that says transportation along with a scarf and hat.
"They thought it was kind of neat. The drivers are kind of excited about the idea," Windstar President Jeff Greteman said. Greteman attended Creighton University.
BATTLE SPORTS SCIENCE
The Omaha-based safety products company has three Patriots scheduled to wear its products in Super Bowl XLVI.
BenJarvus Green-Ellis will wear the company's Impact Indicator, which is designed to help detect the probability of concussions. Danny Woodhead and Chad Ochocinco are scheduled to wear the TapouT and Battle mouthguards. Battle Sports Science is a TapouT licensee.
— Marjie Ducey
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Prince Amukamara, Cornerback, Giants
The first-round draft pick out of Nebraska was injured early in the season but wound up making 14 tackles — 12 of them unassisted — while playing the final seven games. He intercepted a pass in his debut.
Moses Cabrera, Assistant strength and conditioning coach, Patriots
Oral Roberts graduate was a graduate assistant at UNO in 2001-02 and again in 2004.
Brian Ferentz, Tight ends coach, Patriots
The son of Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz was a starting offensive lineman for the Hawkeyes and earned honorable mention All-Big Ten in 2005.
Pat Flaherty, Offensive line coach, Giants
Spent 1999 coaching Iowa's tight ends and special teams while also serving as recruiting coordinator.
Jason Licht, Director of pro personnel, Patriots
All-conference defensive tackle at Nebraska Wesleyan in 1993 and 1994 after starting his career as a Nebraska walk-on, earning a letter in 1991. Recently interviewed for job as Bears' general manager.
Tyler Sash, Safety, Giants
Rookie drafted out of Iowa by the Giants with their second sixth-round pick, No. 198 overall, the Osklaoosa, Iowa, product had 17 tackles — 12 unassisted in the regular season. He's added seven tackles in the playoffs.
Dante Scarnecchia, Assistant head coach/offensive line, Patriots
Started coaching career at California Western before spending two years as an Iowa State assistant, coaching the offensive line in 1973 and defensive backs in 1974.
Jeff Tarpinian, Linebacker, Patriots
Signed as an undrafted free agent out of Iowa, the Millard North product saw his first NFL action in late September and worked his way into the starting lineup for a mid-November game with the Jets, when he had four of his seven tackles. Injured much of his college career, Tarpinian went on injured reserve with a head injury in late November.
Dave Tollefson, Defensive end, Giants
Six-year veteran with family connections in Omaha has carved out a niche with the Giants after being picked in the seventh round by Green Bay in 2006 out of Northwest Missouri State. Had 21 tackles — 13 unassisted — with five quarterback sacks this season.
Danny Woodhead, Running back, Patriots
The North Platte, Neb., native and two-time Harlon Hill Trophy winner out of Chadron State continues as a valuable, versatile contributor despite his diminutive stature. Three-year career totals include 962 rushing yards and 623 receiving yards, and don't be surprised to see him returning or covering kicks and punts.
— Rob White
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