Thank you all for prayers and well wishes. Surgery in a bit and then the recovery process begins. Can’t wait to get to work. Thank you all again I have no words to describe the support and prayer that’s been shared.
I WILL WALK AGAIN!!
All love!! ❤️
I’ve seen a lot of posts recently about the recent “pause” and cancellations of HS activities. The common response is
“This is bigger than sports”
saying that sports aren’t important when compared to the safety of our communities.
A thread...
Kamala,
I’m going to hope that you aren’t this dumb and didn’t send this tweet out yourself. Please educate your staffer that sent it on the meaning of Memorial Day aka our “long weekend”…
and then fire them.
- All of the USA.
Today I spent with family playing games and celebrating life... a lot has changed in a year, but one thing that remains constant is the love that holds us all together
#NoBadDays
Random thought for the day.. now that I have a legitimate chance, I think I wanna compete at the Olympics. (Really hoping I quote this 4-6 years from now)
This Wishek, N.D., native helped UND special teamers allow just 21 yds/return on KOs and set many UND pass records. He's been an inspiration to all following a paralyzing skiing accident in Dec.
The UND Night of Champions Male Unsung Hero...
HUNTER PINKE, Football
#UNDproud
@John_George70
The tweet can absolutely be extended to those involved in music, the arts, and any other extra-curricular activity. All are important.
And John, you don’t know me so you’re gonna have to trust me on this one but I think I do an alright job dealing with adversity...
BIDEN: "If we do our part... by July 4, there's a good chance you, your families, and friends will be able to get together in your backyard or in your neighborhood and have a cookout or a barbecue and celebrate Independence Day... Small groups will be able to get together"
Small-town kid. College football player. Paraplegic. The highs and the lows. An inside look at where I came from, and where I’m going.
I’m Hunter Pinke, and this is my story.
Very humbled by this... thank you
@gfherald
for this honor and
@tommillergf
for the story.
I’m thankful my story has helped inspire people in one of the toughest years we’ve ever had. Here’s to a great 2021!
My family is renting a RV and skipping Thanksgiving to road trip across the country for
@UNDfootball
playoff game... definitely
#UNDProud
and maybe a little crazy too 😄 anyone else wanna join the caravan???
@UNDFootball360
Really appreciate your example facing such shocking adversity. So glad you’ve found a path to talk to young athletes and share your story and encourage them with your passion and energy. Good for you brother-wish you all the best in everything you do and keep chasin that 2%!!!
My first week down in AZ has me thinking about how far I’ve come in the past year. What a year it’s been…
The release of my documentary, “Day by Day: The Hunter Pinke Story” is tomorrow night so stay tuned for that, but until then ⬇️
2020-2021
Thankful for my struggle... it keeps me humble and it keeps me hungry. It’s necessary for growth.
With perseverance and consistency...
Struggle -> Strength
I get it, we need to get ahold of this pandemic and keep people safe, but we can find ways to compete while following proper safety protocols.
Because for these kids going through this pandemic, you’re right, it’s bigger than sports.
Can’t stop smiling!!
Thank you
@hunter_pinke
for sharing your incredIble message, full of MIRACLES throughout your life with the Zoom Bible Study tonight!
His Purpose > Our Plan.
You have been and will continue to impact people in unbelievable ways. So thankful for you!
Michigan wins 42-3 while wearing a patch honoring Tate Myre, a star high school football player who was killed earlier this week in a school shooting.
Tate’s number? 42.
Sometimes I think God let’s people up in heaven tell us down on earth that they’re ok.
Thanks, Tate.
#hero
At what point do the FCS schools in the upper Midwest and Rockies join together to create their own G5 conference?
NDSU
UND
SDSU
USD
Montana
Montana State
Northern Iowa
St. Thomas (maybe football?)
Northern Colorado
Denver (no football)
Everyone has a travel partner… why not?
Sources: Conference USA is expected to add Delaware as a new member for the 2025-26 season. The sides have been in talks and a decision is expected to be formalized in the upcoming days.
Couple ND guys down in the 🏜️
@Coach_SchmidtE
recruited me to UND and is one of the best in the biz.. the original
#JYD
!! Best part of this game are the relationships formed within it… Great to see him and cheer on the Dawgs to a W last night
This isn’t stopping people…
@stoolpresidente
it’s Day 26 and I’m still asking for a tryout to do PA for the
@BarstoolBowlAZ
Hey
@PeggyIralson
give me 5 min of your time and you’ll know if I’m the guy or not. 5 min. That’s all I need
And for future reference, here is a more appropriate picture to go along with your Memorial Day post. Contrary to your belief, it’s actually not always about you.
Toughest kid I’ve ever played with. True definition of a baller. What you saw on game day is what he brought everyday. Practice, Wright Room, Film... everything he had. Dude is one of the 🐐
Hearing Noah Wanzek is gonna give it a go today. Kid is an absolute stallion.
UND fans: appreciate being able to watch him all these years - an absolute ALL-TIMER in UND football history.
Suicide is up 200%. For the thousands of kids in our country asking the question “is it worth it anymore?” and the reason they say yes is because of the practice they have that afternoon and the teammates they don’t want to let down, it’s bigger than sports. It’s their life.
The night before 9/11 I’m always reminded of how life can change in a moment.
And how in that moment people, despite their differences, can grieve together, love together, and come back together stronger than ever.
We live in the greatest country in the world.
#NeverForget
NDSU was on the wrong end of two big calls/no calls tonight… PI call on third down and running of the clock with less than 20 seconds left. Great game but might have had a different ending with different calls
Thank you
@UNDsports
and
@nfoura
I am humbled by this honor and am grateful for the nomination and selection. It was a special season because of the selflessness, commitment, and passion our guys played with on a daily basis, and I was proud to be apart of it.
#HokaHey
Congratulations to Hunter Pinke (
@hunter_pinke
) on earning the Wilma Rudolph Student-Athlete
Achievement Award 🏆
It is presented to student-athletes who have overcome adversity to achieve success while participating in intercollegiate athletics by
@nfoura
!
#UNDproud
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#LGH
Hey
@stoolpresidente
i just watched Peyton’s induction into the HOF. Legend.
Before he was a legend someone had to give him a chance.
Give me a chance, Dave. I’ll fly to NYC. Lets make it happen 🤝
DAY 13 asking for a tryout to be PA announcer for
@BarstoolBowlAZ
When adversity hits, will you react or will you respond? Reactions happen in the moment, responses have already been formed.
When adversity hits, this is how I will respond!
For the students who don’t have a loving home life, have never felt loved, and are searching for what community looks like, the coaches and teammates that surround them are bigger than sports. It’s their family.
Hey
@SouthwestAir
we are delayed in Denver because of workforce issue at the airport. Your pilot, First Officer Taylor, just went into freezing temps to help load bags. This man deserves to be a captain make it happen!
The last game of my career, the visiting locker room was a tent because Nicholls St. outbid us. Yet when we outbid the opposing school by 3x we don’t get a home game?
Way to go
@matt_larsen9
a true advocate for the MVFC!!
When is Shawn Kostich going to get the recognition he deserves? All his ST units do is help win games. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, he’s one of the best ST coaches in the country regardless of level!
The ones saying “this pandemic is bigger than sports” are right, it is. For the kids who’s only motivation to go to school in the morning is putting on the pads after it, it’s bigger than sports. It’s their education.
For the athletes being recruited whose families are just getting by, living paycheck to paycheck and likely won’t be able to afford higher education, it’s bigger than sports. It’s their way out.
After my accident, I received a large package of Spud gear and kind message from the MHS football program. I’ve worked out in that gear for the past 5 years.
At the end of today’s session, my polo came off and my fav spud cutoff came out!
Special program 🤟🏼
#BandOfBrothers
@SwanyND
Should I get into what I was called when playing in the Fargodome? Nah… I loved it. It’s a in-state rivalry, Justin. There should be some bad blood. Enjoy your win and plz quit being soft