Returning starter at right offensive tackle ... "no-nonsense" player who brings great resolve into every huddle ... fiery competitor ... possesses excellent size and strength ... adapted nicely to head coach Bobby Ross' power running attack this spring ... improved strength dramatically with productive offseason program ... serves as quality bookend to standout left tackle Joel Glover ... will be counted on to help anchor Black Knights' experienced offensive front wall ... letterman.
2003: Claimed starting role at right tackle during preseason camp ... maintained job throughout junior campaign ... started all 13 games ... helped Black Knights establish new single season school records for pass completions and passing yards ... put forth steady performance in debut season as starter.
2002: Did not appear in a varsity contest.
2001: Did not appear in a varsity contest.
High School: All-state selection as a senior at Border High in Calvin, N.D. ... played for head coach Dennis Kary ... two-time all-region selection ... all-area choice ... served as team captain as a senior ... helped squad to state finals that year ... registered four varsity letters in both football and basketball, three in track and field.
Personal: Born Feb. 18, 1983 ... given name is Seth Robert Nieman ... parents' names are Tony and Jayne Nieman ... class Valedictorian ... four-time recipient of Cavalier County Academic Award ... listed in "Who's Who Among American High School Students" during all four years of high school ... also listed in "Who's Who in Sports" on two occasions ... three-year member of school's Knowledge Bowl team ... member of 945th Engineering Unit in U.S. Army Reserve final two years ... member of local church group ... majoring in Human and Regional Geography.
