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After bleeding ulcer threatened his life, Sam Griesel is thrilled to be wearing red
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After bleeding ulcer threatened his life, Sam Griesel is thrilled to be wearing red
- Amie Just | Lincoln Journal Star
- Nov 6, 2022
- Nov 6, 2022 Updated Nov 10, 2022
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Sam Griesel high-fives fans following Nebraska's first exhibition game. For the Lincoln East graduate, playing for the Huskers fulfills a dream.
KATY COWELL, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
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Amie Just | Lincoln Journal Star
They didn’t know about the blood. Not yet.
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Graduation Day❤️ pic.twitter.com/n9eNG5v5Sn
— Sam Griesel (@SammyG_22) May 14, 2022
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Nebraska guard Sam Griesel speaks during a news conference on June 27 at the Devaney Sports Center.
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Seriously can’t find the words to describe tonight. Can’t thank my family and those that have been a part of this whole process enough. I’m forever grateful for you guys. God is good!🙏🏼❤️ pic.twitter.com/A84cHrc4nK
— Sam Griesel (@SammyG_22) December 14, 2021
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His recovery from a bleeding ulcer took weeks, but Sam Griesel was encouraged last season by a 25-point performance against Indiana State on Dec. 13. Before leaving the game, emotions overwhelmed Griesel on the court. "That’s a game I’ll remember for my whole life."
MICHAEL VOSBURG, Fargo Forum file photo
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Finally home❤️ pic.twitter.com/UWHKdMxDat
— Sam Griesel (@SammyG_22) October 23, 2022
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Husker hoops officially adds Sam Griesel. Here's what Fred Hoiberg says about him
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Photos: Nebraska men's basketball beats Chadron State in exhibition
Nebraska's C.J. Wilcher (0) goes up for a 3-pointer during the game against Chadron State on Sunday.
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Nebraska's Sam Griesel (5) dribbles down the court while defended by Chadron State's Marcus Jefferson (3) during the game on Sunday.
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Nebraska's Derrick Walker #13 goes up for a shot during the game against Chadron State on Sunday.
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Nebraska's Ramel Lloyd Jr. (2) dribbles to the basket during the game against Chadron State last October at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Lloyd is looking for a role in the Nebraska backcourt.
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Nebraska's assistant coach Nate Loenser (right) speaks to Keisei Tominaga (left) on Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Nebraska's Denim Dawson (12) shoots the ball for an and-one against Chadron State on Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Nebraska's Cale Jacobsen holds up three fingers after a three-pointer by Wilhelm Breidenbach (not pictured) against Chadron State on Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Nebraska's Ramel Lloyd Jr. (2) shoots a free throw against Chadron State on Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Nebraska guard Sam Griesel speaks during a news conference on June 27 at the Devaney Sports Center.
- JOURNAL STAR FILE PHOTO
Lincoln East graduate Sam Griesel speaks during a new conference ahead of his first season playing for Nebraska.
- Journal Star file photo
His recovery from a bleeding ulcer took weeks, but Sam Griesel was encouraged last season by a 25-point performance against Indiana State on Dec. 13. Before leaving the game, emotions overwhelmed Griesel on the court. "That’s a game I’ll remember for my whole life."
- MICHAEL VOSBURG, Fargo Forum file photo
Sam Griesel high-fives fans following Nebraska's first exhibition game. For the Lincoln East graduate, playing for the Huskers fulfills a dream.
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