By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Calvin Ochs isn’t a big talker. He’s not the rah-rah guy who motivates his teammates with enthralling speeches. The University of Nebraska at Kearney wrestler lets his actions speak for themselves. “I know it’s pretty cliché, but he’s a leader by example,” said UNK head wrestling coach Dalton Jensen. “As tough as our sport is, as combative as our sport is, you need to know you have a guy who can step out and … [Read more...] about From Colby to Kearney, Calvin Ochs leads UNK wrestling team with toughness, dedication
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UNK wrestling, swim teams bond with elementary reading buddies as part of Loper AthLEADS program
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – It’s pretty clear who Barrett Hill’s favorite University of Nebraska at Kearney wrestler is. The Meadowlark Elementary School first-grader had his eyes locked on Mike Lambert from the moment the UNK athlete entered the classroom. Hill was excited to see his reading buddy. The duo breezed through one book, then another, then a third as the 184-pound redshirt senior sat at the tiny, child-sized desk, Hill’s arm resting on his … [Read more...] about UNK wrestling, swim teams bond with elementary reading buddies as part of Loper AthLEADS program
Here Come the Lopers: UNK student-athletes hit the streets to thank community
More than 400 Lopers visit Kearney businesses Saturday By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Trevon Weaver didn’t know any of the veterans gathered Saturday morning for coffee at Babalu’s Professional Tattoo Studio, but he made sure to shake hands with each of the men during a stop at the downtown Kearney business. Weaver, an outside linebacker on the University of Nebraska at Kearney football team, introduced himself to the group that meets every third … [Read more...] about Here Come the Lopers: UNK student-athletes hit the streets to thank community
Q&A with new interim athletic director Marc Bauer: ‘I’m learning. I’m learning a lot.’
By DAN ZIELINSKI Kearney Hub Sports Writer KEARNEY — Marc Bauer spent 17 years building the University of Nebraska at Kearney wrestling into one of the premier programs in Division II. Under Bauer’s guidance, 90 UNK wrestlers earned All-American honors, including 22 national champions and 15 national runner-up finishes. Bauer stepped down as wrestling coach in 2016. He’s now trying to affect UNK athletics in a new role, serving as the department’s interim athletic … [Read more...] about Q&A with new interim athletic director Marc Bauer: ‘I’m learning. I’m learning a lot.’
Born with cerebral palsy, Andrew Dubowsky embraced by UNK athletes he inspires
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – You won’t find Andrew Dubowsky’s name on any team roster at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. He’s never scored a touchdown at Cope Stadium or recorded a pin inside the Health and Sports Center. His role with Loper athletics can’t be measured in statistics. The junior sports management major is a fan, a friend, an aspiring coach and an example for every UNK student-athlete to follow. “He’s an inspiration for … [Read more...] about Born with cerebral palsy, Andrew Dubowsky embraced by UNK athletes he inspires
