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Northwestern a whole new ballgame for Rinker.

Publication: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)
Publication Date: 31-OCT-03 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Northwestern a whole new ballgame for Rinker.(Sports)

Article Excerpt
Byline: Marty Maciaszek Daily Herald Sports Writer

Ben Rinker dreamed about playing college ball for a long time.

It will come true - although Rinker won't be having the kind of ball he once envisioned.

The 6-foot-4, 240-pound senior offensive tackle from Mid- Suburban West tri-champion Barrington made a verbal commitment to accept a scholarship to Northwestern.

Not bad for a basketball lifer who rarely played any football at all until last season.

"It's pretty crazy - absolutely amazing," said Rinker, who was recruited by the Wildcats to play tight end. "I couldn't be more excited.

"It is very hard to believe but I had a feeling from the beginning that Northwestern was being honest with...

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