Lamar Jackson, ESPN put spotlight on ambidextrous QB from Nebraska

BELLEVUE, Neb. (WOWT/Grey Information) – A video of Bellevue East Excessive College’s Mikey Gow doing throwing drills with each arms just lately took the web by storm, garnering the eye of nationwide sports activities media, in addition to Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.

After assembly Omaha native and main league switch-pitcher Pat Venditte, Gow was impressed to study to additionally throw together with his left hand when he was 9 years outdated. 5 years later, Gow transitioned the talent to the soccer subject.

“That was insane. I by no means thought that I might get an NFL quarterback — and actually certainly one of my inspirations, like him and Michael Vick are two of my greatest inspirations. I by no means thought — simply because they play so totally different — however I by no means thought somebody like that will attain out and simply retweet that and say that,” Gow mentioned.

Right here on this video you’ll be able to see the ambidextrous quarterback showcasing his expertise by numerous drills.

There are many examples in sports activities the place being ambidextrous is a bonus: switch-hitting or pitching in baseball, taking pictures with each arms in basketball, or with the ability to deal with the persist with each arms in lacrosse. With regards to soccer, how useful is it?

“Any quarterback can let you know that there’s instances if you roll to your left and also you’re getting chased arduous by a defensive finish or a linebacker, one thing like that, and also you don’t have the chance to get your physique turned to throw together with your proper hand. That left hand goes to be large for him in a scenario like that,” mentioned Aaron Thumman, head soccer coach at Bellevue East.

“I believe it could be troublesome to recreation plan round a quarterback who might throw with each arms since you actually don’t know what you’re anticipating,” Gow mentioned.

Implementing Gow’s talent might be an asset for a Chieftains program that completed final season 2-7.

“It’ll positively be a instrument that they know I can use confidently, and I do know I can use confidently, so it’s going to positively assist us possibly get some extra yards, win some extra video games — huge conditions,” Gow mentioned.

“He’s an incredible teammate. Sure, he needs to achieve success. Sure, he pursuing these desires that he’s doing, however he needs to make everyone round him higher,” mentioned Thumman.

Along with turning into an web sensation, Gow has additionally signed his first NIL cope with Soldier Sports activities.

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