Former Husker and Piezon’s owner Matt Vrzal dies
By Bill Schammert
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OMAHA, NE (KETV) — Former Husker Matt Vrzal has died, according to 1620 The Zone.
The walk-on offensive lineman won two National Championships for the Huskers, playing at both center and guard. He appeared in more than 30 games for Nebraska between 1993 and 1996.
Vrzal was the owner of Piezon’s Pizzeria and a popular guest on numerous sports talk radio shows.
“Matt wasn’t just a guest and friend of 1620 The Zone — he was part of our Zone family,” said 1620 The Zone.” “His passion for sports, his honesty, and his humor connected him with his customers and Zone listeners in a way that few ever could. His impact stretched far beyond the microphone and the pizzeria.”
He was also a former assistant football coach at Omaha Skutt Catholic School.
Vrzal was 51 years old.
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