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"I think the biggest thing about Big E is that he's been such a role model for me," said one student.
January 28, 2023
He goes to school every day but never plays or coaches a game. Still, he's a big part of the Bemidji Athletic Department. His real name is Eric Nelson, but in Bemidji, it's just Big E, and he's special to the kids.
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"I think the biggest thing about Big E is that he's been such a role model for me," said one student.
"Even when I'm down, he will always be the one to make jokes and make you feel better," another said.
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