By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s offensive philosophy can be summarized in just three words. Run the ball. It’s not overly complicated, but it sure is effective. The Lopers have rushed for 1,089 yards and 11 touchdowns during their perfect 4-0 start to the 2021 football season. Only two teams in Division II – Harding and Grand Valley State – gain more yards per game on the ground. Quarterback TJ Davis … [Read more...] about Led by Corey Hoelck, offensive line paves way for potent UNK rushing attack
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PHOTO GALLERY: Weather delay, Missouri Southern can’t stop Lopers in opener
GAME STORY: Lopers After Dark ... UNK Blanks Missouri Southern After Lengthy Delay Junior quarterback TJ Davis ran for three touchdowns, and the Loper defense limited Missouri Southern State to 184 total yards as the University of Nebraska at Kearney won its season opener 38-0 Thursday night at Ron & Carol Cope Stadium at Foster Field. The game was slated for a 7 p.m. kickoff, but inclement weather pushed things back almost 2 1/2 hours. UNK's fourth straight win over … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Weather delay, Missouri Southern can’t stop Lopers in opener
Former Loper Hinwa Allieu achieves one dream while chasing another
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Hinwa Allieu was sitting in his room at the Atlanta Falcons training facility when the phone rang. He didn’t want to answer. The 6-foot-5, 290-pound defensive end knew what was coming. “At that time, I still thought I would make the team because I had such a good training camp. I wasn’t expecting the call,” said Allieu, who signed with Atlanta as an undrafted free agent in April 2020. Five months later, he was … [Read more...] about Former Loper Hinwa Allieu achieves one dream while chasing another
Commencement speaker John Masker given ‘incredible opportunity’ at UNK
WHAT: UNK Summer Commencement WHEN: 10 a.m. Friday, July 30 WHERE: UNK Health and Sports Center SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow @UNKearney on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook to see photos and posts LIVE BROADCAST: Watch commencement live at http://unk.edu/eventdashboard By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Football brought John Masker to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The academic opportunities kept him here for six years. A lifelong Loper fan, Masker … [Read more...] about Commencement speaker John Masker given ‘incredible opportunity’ at UNK
‘All-around good kid’: Gabriel Amegatcher serves as role model for UNK teammates
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Gabriel Amegatcher’s impact on the University of Nebraska at Kearney football team can’t be measured in stats alone. The redshirt sophomore has developed into a leader for the Lopers who helps his teammates succeed both on and off the field. “Gabe is the kind of kid you want on your football team, that’s for sure,” said UNK secondary coach Jake Willrich. “He wants to be good and he wants to excel. To accomplish this, … [Read more...] about ‘All-around good kid’: Gabriel Amegatcher serves as role model for UNK teammates
