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Injury Prevention Programs for College Athletes
Understanding the Landscape of College Sports Injuries College athlete injury statistics paint a stark picture. Every year, thousands of athletes across various sports are injured from minor sprains to severe concussions and career-ending ligament tears. Data consistently reveals that sports like football, basketball, and soccer, have significantly higher injury rates due to their inherent physicality…
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Health Insurance for Athletes: Growing Concern
Healthcare and Health Insurance for Athletes Athletes spend decades turning their bodies into finely honed tools for one specific motion. Regardless of whether that motion is throwing a baseball, landing a backflip, or spiking a volleyball, athletes push their bodies to the extreme of possibilities. While playing in college or professionally, healthcare and health insurance…
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The Hidden Cost of injuries in sports
The Physical and Mental Toll of Sports Injuries While some form of injury, big or small, is almost inevitable for athletes – the long-term impact and costs is something rarely considered when first getting involved on the field with an activity. The transition from a fun extracurricular activity to a serious and possibly scholarship-based sport…
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Nebraska Women’s Sports: A Walk through time
Nebraska Women’s Sports History The story of women’s sports in Nebraska mirrors a familiar narrative seen around the globe. Initially, the sports scene was dominated by men, leaving little room for women to engage in athletic pursuits. However, between 1880 and 1890, collegiate sports began to take root and gain popularity within Nebraska’s universities. It…
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Husker Football Star Rick Czap Receives NGF Grant
Former Husker Football Athlete Rick Czap Born on December 7, 1943. Rick Czap is a Cornhusker who played from 1964 to 1966 as a defensive tackle in esteemed games such as the Orange Bowl and Sugar Bowl. He was a two-time league champion in the shot put and an undefeated state champion wrestler at Bay…
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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOOTBALL ALUMNI ON THE BIGGEST STAGE
The University of Nebraska Football Legacy In the heartland of the Midwest, the University of Nebraska’s football legacy stands as a testament to determination and excellence, transcending the collegiate scene to make its mark on the NFL’s most prestigious event: the Super Bowl. This rich tradition showcases the depth of talent and spirit nurtured within…
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Midland University Athlete Hannah Tillison Receives Grant
Midland University Soccer Star Hannah Tillison History Originally from Oklahoma, Hannah joined Midland University just recently and was a powerful addition to the team. Unfortunately, in the middle of a match, just at the beginning of the 2022 season, Tillison suffered a fractured ankle. Despite her injury, she played throughout the season with excellent performance,…
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The Effects of Football on the Body: Keeping healthy
The Body is a Tool Football, as many of us already know, is a sport that combines athleticism, strategy, and teamwork. It’s played by millions around the world, from children in schoolyards to professional athletes in colossal stadiums, so it might seem like a harmless game because, most of the time, it is. However, when…
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UNL Basketball Star Evan Taylor Receives Grant from NGF
UNL Basketball Athlete Evan Taylor Born on April 11, 1996, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Evan’s journey to success has been marked by determination, resilience, and unyielding perseverance. Growing up in Ohio, Evan Taylor developed his skills on the basketball court before moving to Florida at the age of 13. It was during this time that his…
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