Tye Niekamp follows in Boomer Grigsby's footsteps with stellar career at Illinois State
Greg Ramirez
Greg Ramirez
Reporter · Bloomington, IL
A recent graduate from Illinois Wesleyan University, Greg has quickly made a name for himself in community journalism, writing for local newsletters and contributing to regional magazines. His work often focuses on cultural events and community outreach efforts.
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When Niekamp was given No. 46, nobody was anointing him the next Boomer Grigsby. Yet as Niekamp heads down the stretch of his Redbird career, he is the most decorated ISU linebacker since Grigsby.