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Anthony Ridder joined the program as a walk-on linebacker, following in the footsteps of his father Dave Ridder. Anthony starred on both sides of the ball for his father at West Point Central Catholic, helping his team to the Class D-1 state title in the school’s first year of eight-man competition. As a quarterback, Ridder passed for more than 1,700 yards and 38 touchdowns with just two interceptions. He also rushed for more than 800 yards and 20 touchdowns. Defensively, he led Central Catholic with 106 total tackles. He was the offensive honorary captain of the Class D-1 all-state team by the Omaha World-Herald. Dave Ridder also joined the NU program as a walk-on from West Point CC, and went on to be a three-year letterwinner as a defensive end. Anthony Ridder is joined in the 2011 walk-on class by his cousin, Eddie Ridder, from Elkhorn Mount Michael. Anthony had scholarship offers from Augustana and Wayne State.
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