Wingspan: What school did you choose?

Cooper: “Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas”.

Wingspan: Why did you choose that school?

Cooper: “I liked the environment. It’s in a small area, small little town. I love the coaching staff, all the teachers and people there. It’s a good school. I’m going for football and track. I’m going to study business and it’s going to be a good program for me.”

Wingspan: Was it a hard decision?

Cooper: “It was. I visited several schools but I felt a better vibe with the head coach and the running back coach here.” 

Wingspan: What are you expecting from being a college athlete?

Cooper: “Gonna be a lot of hard decisions and I’m not gonna have to just focus on my sports but also on my grades. My grades are first, football last.”

Wingspan: What school did you choose?

Amer: “Concordia University of Chicago”.

Wingspan: Why did you choose that school?

Amer: “When I visited I liked it a lot compared to the other schools.”

Wingspan: Was this a hard decision for you?

Amer: “Yeah, especially being so far away from home.”

Wingspan: What are you expecting from being a college athlete?

Amer: “To get my education and hopefully fulfill my dreams as much as I can.”

Wingspan: “What school did you choose?”

Daniel: “Austin College.”

Wingspan: Why did you choose that school?

Daniel: “Because they said I had a chance to play football early and it’s close to home.”

Wingspan: Was it a hard decision to choose this school?

Daniel: “Yeah, because I had a friend who was going to college in Kansas and I was going to go with him.”

Wingspan: What are you expecting from being a college athlete?

Daniel: “To try my hardest and go to the next level.” 

Wingspan: What school did you choose?

Reygadas: “Austin College.”

Wingspan: Why did you choose that school?

Reygadas: “Because they are rebuilding a good program that I want to be part of and it’s close to home.”

Wingspan: Was it a hard decision to choose this school?

Reygadas: “No, it stood out compared to other schools.”

Wingspan: What are you expecting from being a college athlete?

Reygadas: “I’m expecting a busy schedule in the fall with my hands full, but am willing to do it as well as lots of fun being able to continue to play football.”