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Regional scene: Broncos sign ex-CSU tackle Oldenburg

By Rocky staff

Published January 1, 2009 at 10:18 p.m.

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The Broncos signed former Colorado State tackle Clint Oldenburg to a reserve/future contract, the team said Thursday.

The 6-foot-5, 300-pound Oldenburg competed in training camp with the New York Jets this season and spent the final 10 weeks of the regular season on the St. Louis Rams' practice squad.

Oldenburg, who also played tight end and guard at CSU, was a fifth-round pick (No. 171 overall) by the New England Patriots in the 2007 draft.

He has played in two NFL games, both last year with the Jets.

The native of Sheridan, Wyo., will be added to the Broncos roster at the end of the season.

CU FOOTBALL COMMITMENT Diante Jackson, a highly touted receiver from Las Lomas High School in Walnut Creek, Calif., verbally committed to the University of Colorado, according to Rivals.com.

Jackson, a 6-foot, 188-pounder rated No. 45 nationally at his position by Rivals, is the 10th known commitment and third receiver in the Buffaloes' class of 2009.

He initially committed to Oregon before visiting CU in November and he also had scholarship offers from Arizona State, Nebraska, Oregon State, Washington and Washington State.

National signing day for high school prospects is Feb. 4.

SHORE HELPS U.S. WIN Drew Shore, of Denver, scored two goals as the U.S. National Under-17 hockey team beat Slovakia 6-1 in Port Alberni, British Columbia.

At 15:41 of the first, Shore scored on a one-timer from the left faceoff circle to put the U.S. ahead 3-1. Shore deked to a forehand to make it 5-1 at 7:36 of the second. Shore also had an assist as the U.S. improved to 3-0 and clinched a berth in the semifinals against Canada West at 8 p.m. today.

AIR FORCE WRESTLERS BUSY The Air Force wrestling team will compete against Appalachian State, Brown and Minnesota in the Lone Star Duals on Saturday in Grand Prairie, Texas.

* Northern Colorado's wrestlers will begin the new year Sunday in Greeley with matches against No. 15 Michigan at noon and Nebraska at 4 p.m.