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Will Rizzo’s Transfer Success Story: Texas A&M to Nebraska
A TRANSFER STORY
Will Rizzo’s Transfer Success Story: Texas A&M to Nebraska

By Will Rizzo|December 1, 2023

As the transfer portal is becoming more common, more transfer success stories are coming out. When I entered college baseball, I never thought I would have to use the transfer...

Daily Grind: Nebraska Tennis Player Raphaelle Lacasse
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Daily Grind: Nebraska Tennis Player Raphaelle Lacasse

By Will Rizzo|November 29, 2023

Raphaelle Lacasse is a senior tennis player at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Raphaelle attended the University of Kansas before transferring to UNL for her junior year. She was born in...

Coach Interview: NCAA Record Holder and Nebraska Coordinator of Strategic Initiatives Jared Folks
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Coach Interview: NCAA Record Holder and Nebraska Coordinator of Strategic Initiatives Jared Folks

By Will Rizzo|November 27, 2023

Everyone has heard of a fifth year…but have you heard of an 8th year?! This week's coach interview is Jared Folks; the NCAA's first-ever 8th-year collegiate football player. Folks began...

Daily Grind: Division I Tennis Player Phoebe Peus
DAY IN THE LIFE
Daily Grind: Division I Tennis Player Phoebe Peus

By Liza Tankimovich|November 22, 2023

Phoebe Peus is a sophomore NCAA Division I tennis player at Brown University. She is a sophomore political science major. Today, Brown's tennis player Phoebe gave us a peek into...

Daily Grind: Division I Track and Field Thrower Henry Zimmerman
DAY IN THE LIFE
Daily Grind: Division I Track and Field Thrower Henry Zimmerman

By Will Rizzo|November 15, 2023

Henry Zimmerman is a senior thrower for the University of Nebraska Division I track and field team. Henry is a very driven individual who excels in the weight room, on...

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Transfer Advice: 10 Tools to Tell Your Coach You Are Transferring
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer Advice: 10 Tools to Tell Your Coach You Are Transferring

By Liza Tankimovich|November 14, 2023

It's a big decision to tell your coach you want to transfer to a new collegiate institution. Regardless of your relationship with your coach, having this conversation respectfully and professionally...

Daily Grind: DI Tennis Player Whitley Pate
DAY IN THE LIFE
Daily Grind: DI Tennis Player Whitley Pate

By Liza Tankimovich|November 8, 2023

Whitley Pate is an NCAA DI tennis player at Wake Forest University. She is a sophomore communications major. Today, Wake Forest's tennis player Whitely gave us a peek into her...

5 Things to Think About Before Entering the Transfer Portal
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5 Things to Think About Before Entering the Transfer Portal

By Will Rizzo|November 2, 2023

The transfer portal has changed the face of college athletics completely. College athletics now closely resembles professional athletics in that teams are able to “trade” players and recruit players from...

Daily Grind: Morehouse Lacrosse Player Floyd Patterson
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Daily Grind: Morehouse Lacrosse Player Floyd Patterson

By Floyd Patterson|November 1, 2023

Floyd Patterson is a senior lacrosse player at Morehouse College. He is also a business administration major and is involved in other things on campus such as the Student Athletic...

The Pros and Cons of Joining Greek Life as a Student-Athlete
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The Pros and Cons of Joining Greek Life as a Student-Athlete

By Will Rizzo|October 24, 2023

Greek life is a fun way to get connected to the college community and meet friends quickly. Many of my friends are involved in Greek life and absolutely love the...

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6 Things I Wish I Knew Freshman Year of College as a Student-Athlete
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6 Things I Wish I Knew Freshman Year of College as a Student-Athlete

By Bella Nevin|October 19, 2023

Freshman year is hard. You have to make new friends, live in a new place, play for a new team and coach, and take classes on a brand new campus....

Daily Grind: Division I Tennis Player, Liza Tankimovich
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Daily Grind: Division I Tennis Player, Liza Tankimovich

By Liza Tankimovich|October 18, 2023

Liza Tankimovich is a Division I tennis player at Loyola University Maryland. Liza is also a sophomore Marketing major. Although tennis is a well-known sport, more prominent sports like basketball...

7 Essential Details About Medical Redshirting
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7 Essential Details About Medical Redshirting

By Liza Tankimovich|October 18, 2023

Medical redshirting can be a tricky process. The university's athletic department, team medical staff, and compliance office collaborate to decide whether to award a medical redshirt in NCAA athletics. University-affiliated...

13 Tips for Incoming Freshmen Athletes
ACE FRESHMAN YEAR
13 Tips for Incoming Freshmen Athletes

By Elizabeth White|October 17, 2023

Being a freshman in college can be stressful as for most incoming freshmen, it is their first time living away from their family. As the weeks go on as a...

34 Questions to Ask Yourself if You Are Thinking About Transferring
TRANSFERRING?
34 Questions to Ask Yourself if You Are Thinking About Transferring

By Elizabeth White|October 16, 2023

Transferring is so common for athletes, but the process is still difficult and stressful. In 2022, over 20,000 athletes in Division I alone entered the transfer portal. However, how do...

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Maximizing Your Redshirt Year: A Guide for Division I Lacrosse Players
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Maximizing Your Redshirt Year: A Guide for Division I Lacrosse Players

By Floyd Patterson|October 13, 2023

For Division I lacrosse players, a redshirt year can be a pivotal chapter in your collegiate journey. This additional year of eligibility provides a unique opportunity to hone your skills,...

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