Summers scores, makes impact in Texas vs. The Nation game

By Ryan Greene

Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 | 9:14 p.m.

Former UNLV running back Frank Summers used a week's worth of practices for the Texas vs. The Nation All-Star game to earn a starting spot in the game.

And from there, he certainly didn't disappoint.

Summers, UNLV's leading rusher each of the past two seasons following his transfer from Laney College, finished with 4 catches for 55 yards and a touchdown as the starting fullback for the Texas squad. The Nation, however, won the game, 27-24, in El Paso, Texas.

Summers' score came on a 19-yard pass from former New Mexico State quarterback Chase Holbrook in the second quarter.

He also finished with 3 yards on 1 carry and played on special teams, covering kickoffs.

"I think it was a successful day, I just wish we could have won the game," Summers said. "I was able to show that I am a playmaker and it was great to get into the end zone because I love scoring touchdowns. It was fun being with some of the best seniors in the country and I think I made the best of my opportunities down here. I used this week to show my versatility and I hope to carry the momentum all the way through the NFL Draft."

Summers has been in Florida since the conclusion of the fall semester, training in preparation for April's NFL Draft. He'll return to Las Vegas for UNLV's pro day in early March.

He totaled 740 yards and 8 touchdowns on 183 carries for the 5-7 Rebels in 2008, and also proved to be valuable as a receiver, finishing with 150 yards and 2 scores on 13 catches.