By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Andrew Riddell moved to the United States with one goal in mind. He wanted to play professional baseball. “A YouTube video and emails are how it all started,” the Sydney, Australia, native said. As a high schooler, Riddell contacted about 200 college coaches in the U.S., hoping at least one of them had a roster spot for a 6-foot-5 pitcher with a solid changeup and mid-80s fastball. He got around a half dozen … [Read more...] about UNK grad student Andrew Riddell finds new path to professional baseball
Sports Management
Risa Inada makes tough decision; Drops out of Japanese university to study at UNK
Risa Inada - Nagoya, Japan Major - Sports Management Year in School - Sophomore Family - Father Tomoyuki, Mother Nami, Younger brother Hideto. They all live in Japan. Hobbies/Interests - I am interested in traveling, cooking, playing sports and watching sports. I’ve been to many places in the U.S., and it is so much fun to experience different cultures. When I was in middle and high school, I played basketball and it built my personality to never give up on … [Read more...] about Risa Inada makes tough decision; Drops out of Japanese university to study at UNK
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
