Former Husker Collins sentenced to life

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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Former Nebraska running back Thunder Collins has no remorse for the death of a suspected drug dealer.

That's what Collins said Thursday before he was sentenced to life in prison for the September 2008 shooting that killed 38-year-old Timothy Thomas and wounded another California man, Marshall Turner.

Collins also was given a total of 110 years on other counts, including attempted second-degree murder, assault and two weapons counts. The sentences are to be served one after the other.

Collins apologized to Thomas' family during his statement to the Douglas County District Court. But he said he hasn't shown remorse for Thomas dying "because it could have easily been me."

Prosecutors say the shooting stemmed from a botched drug deal.

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